Michael, I know our attention span as human beings is short, however sit downs like this have to go longer. Thanks again to both! Takes two to tango and the chemistry was apparent.
I've come back to this sit down a few times. It lacks superficiality. Anthony is a great man and you can tell how similar him and Michael's experiences were. Two boys of circumstances outside of their control who have grown to become good men and turned their lives around. Tremendous
Excellent Michael. None of us have the right to judge others. I love these sit downs with former associates or connected people. We all need to help others not to make our mistakes! God bless you Michael!
“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. Matthew 7:1-2
this is the only channel where I actually deadass finish a 1 hour plus video start to finish some days after a long day at work and settling in I get to drawing and turn on one of michael episodes from his sit downs or whatever new contents up and draw while listening to his stories great simple times
Really enjoyed this, really glad you always acknowledge that the life destroys families, my opinion not enough people realize that its not a glamorous life as Hollywood projects, keep it coming
I think Michael really let his guard down in this interview and told us some details that he doesn’t usually talk about. Love hearing small details about Sonny, like him telling you you could get straightened out and be a doctor haha. Great sit down! Looking forward to more!
You gotta admire the ability to reinvent himself and evolve with time. Especially with the use of social media to share his story, interview great guest ect... And he looks like he enjoys it too which is the important thing besides the money.
@@billquigley6556 a capo is a boss...its not THE boss, but its still a management position...like my boss at my job isn’t necessarily THE boss, but still my boss..
Great sitdown. I first heard Anthony in a talk with Bobby Luisi. I already was well aware of who his father was. Listening to he and Bobby talk they almost seemed like they could have been brothers. Anthony is another one of those guys who seems very easy to like.
I guess all of us fathers struggle with teaching wrong lessons to our children and grandchildren. But it was shocking to hear how Anthony's father really steered him towards a life without a conscience. It is amazing he got it back. Praise the Lord!
My heart goes out to Mr Ruggiano, especially when he spoke about being torn between cooperating and keeping the oath. Brought a tear to my eye. Great advice on this show for the young people. I grew up on the street and was heading towards that bottomless pit back in the 70's (I'm 64) it was only through sheer luck and circumstance that I was able to get away. I had an accident and injured myself which required months of convalescing. Basically the crew I was hanging out with forgot about me. When I recovered I got a full time job and also got into music and acting. Had I not had that accident, I don't know if I would be here typing this comment right now. Thank you Michael Franzese for Sharing these stories and your life with us. Although I sometimes disagree with you, I always find myself coming back to listen to what you have to say. Looking forward to the next sit down.
you know that this is a murderer your heart is going out to right? Murderers can say interesting stuff and have interesting life tales to tell but don't feel sorry for them.
@@antoniom.1321 With all due respect to your comment, how do you know I'm not a murderer? I had a rough past and I was able to lift myself out of it. I never hid my past either. If it hadn't been for the compassion, empathy and kindness of good people I probably would have gone back to that life. People do change. But only if given a chance. Isn't that what rehabilitation is about? I also know there are some people who will never change and are evil and need to be put away forever. But for those who sincerely want to change and can make a difference for our youth of the future, we must put aside our judgements and criticisms and give a helping hand. Otherwise we're just going around in a vicious circle.
One of the most entertaining, enjoyable sitdowns I've ever seen. It's great to see these guys get their 2nd chance, and take advantage of it. Anthony had me laughing so much my stomach hurts. Great stuff Michael!!!
I feel sorry for the poor guy. I'm glad he's doing ok. What a terrible life that destroys families that way. So glad some of you were able to escape it. ♥️ God bless both of you. ♥️
I'm just in the first 5 mins of this sitdown and just know this will be a awesome sitdown Michael! It's amazing that both of you are able to do this with the lives you both lived. For people like myself who study the mob (22 years for myself now) to enjoy!!
At first I was like this guy is too much then I started watching and I love this guy. He truly seems like a cool a$$ dude. Yes, he has his past but he’s funny.
This was the Sit down of Sit downs! Anthony was boiling over with stories to tell. This is my kinda story telling. Two friends reminscing of a time gone by. I loved the insight on John Gotti! Thanks Pastor Franzese !
I bet you didn't catch that Anthony was talking about jr giving him the car etc. Michael thought he was talking about sr and Anthony either didnt catch it or didnt bother correcting him lol.
You can really feel the shared experience of two people who grew up in this and really being amazed they lived through it, the most real thing I've seen about the life they led . Good for both of you that your out of it and doing well.
I'm very grateful for your turn around Michael... Not many people are able to do this... Thanks God Michael for your work and I'm sure a lot of young people are looking up to you and Sammy what you guys have been through and hopefully they will learn from you guys experiences... Keep up the Great Work.. God Bless and God speed 😊👍.....
This is by far the best one of have listened to thus far. Anthony is a really good story teller, much like Michael. Hanging on every word. Michael/Anthony, if you ever read this, you are both good, honourable men, who did the right thing in the end. We all fucked up, myself included. More low level though. My name is Ciano, from London, England. Good luck/God bless to you guys and your families Chaps! ‘Forget About It!’
Yet another great sit down by Michael..God bless you and your family..you have given hope to others who may fall of the path..into gangs..if you save one you have saved many..
It was an honor to hear you speak last night at DelLago in Waterloo NY…amazing speaker, amazing message, amazing human being! God bless you and your family!
It's really sad what that life did to your families. But it's also nice to see that your children didn't get involved in that lifestyle. Love to hear these stories and how many of you changed your life around. 😊
Gotti seemed to be a very polarizing guy. Some loved him and some hated him. In his position I’m sure it was impossible to make everyone in the crew happy.
Great interview. I grew up in the life here in Canada which is hugely infested in Organized Crime not only me but all my friends I grew up with had someone in their family that was in the Mafia. If your young and have these friends or your running a crew get out the life cause prison sucks. Love this Show
I think that so many people have it wrong about the personalities of former members of the life, many are really down to earth nice guys unlike the sort of psychopathic types who shall remain nameless but are well known just the same. Thanks for sharing this! Anthony is gentleman and a good man. Keep making more of these sitdowns please.
Mr Franzese, thank you very much you have wonderful content and I wish you continued success I was in the Marine Corps for 6 years as an infantry machine gunner I even did some time in Beirut. When I got out I started working at a bar it's a bouncer I believe it was a mob bar the owner I'm in by the name of Bobby fusco took a liking to me, I kept my mouth shut I was very respectful did what I told to do and I had some skills from the Marine Corps he had a crew of guys that hung around another bar he owned they started taking me out on small jobs legitimate jobs nothing illegal I think they might have been trying to groom me to join them but I got away from them I knew it was coming
There needs to be an organized Seminar / Interview in Las Vegas, where a selected group of ex Wiseguys sit , talk, and answer questions properly done by a celebrity host. The people that purchase a ticket to see this get an authentic Italian dinner with wine, homemade bread, pasta. etc. They could even get a New York , New Jersey, or Chicago Comedian open up the show. Guys like Dice, Sebastian Maniscalco, Mike Marino, or Vic Dibitetto being a part of it - I'm telling ya, this would be HUGE.
Haven’t finished watching this yet, but I don’t want it to end! Compelling viewing, very real. No pretension of being top dog and bragging, just telling it as it was.
John Gotti was a stone criminal, a killer and a very bad man. But he had a set of values and a lifestyle that he never broke. Whatever he was, he was true to it. You gotta give him that......
This was such an inspirational and honorable experience to watch this video from start to finish. I truly do wish and pray that everyone can be like Michael or Anthony. To teach young adults to make the right decisions in life. Truly from the bottom of my heart I pray for you michael and your family. please dont stop making content, everyday is a new learning experience with your videos. God bless you Michael Franzese 😇😇😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😎😎😎😎😎
When Sammy jumped up on you at the table had me in stitches . You look about 60 years younger and would've put him on snooze . 😂 I know he was tough in his day , but that just looked hilarious 😂
Michael - been watching your channel since you started and I really enjoy it. This one was really good. Watching you and Anthony talk was like listening to real friends - not pun intended - sitting around talking. Two very genuine men. Wishing you both much health and success.
Great sit down here Mike. I myself is coming up on 10 years clean so hearing he has over 33 years it's a beautiful thing. And loved how you 2 shed some light on John being the man he was.
Thank you Michael You know I have watched Anthony in a couple of interviews and he has been a different version of himself in each one. It truly makes the interview, who the interviewer is. It isn’t the question or the venue , it is the chemistry between the two people. It was a pleasure to see this natural and sincere Anthony. Thank you both. 🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻
This is great dude this is what people need. It's great to hear you guys talk about the old days but we don't need a Resurgence of organized crime for young people to get sucked into
Just recently tuned but I've read a lot on the mafia it's fascinating to me these real like stories. So glad you're out n living your best life and its amazing how much time n dedication you're putting in to helping the young people. All your sit downs are amazing. I sat down at 11am the other night was still tuned in at 6.00am the next morning! Keep it coming n best wishes to you n your family Michael.
Anthony's show is great you have to listen to all of his shows because he always has a great story to tell in every show especially about Tony lee and fat Andy.
Michael Franzese, this was truly a wonderful interview. Thank you so much for interviewing Mr. Ruggiano, Jr. . It is so beautiful to show God working in the life of others who have also been through a tough life. God's love is great ! May God bless you and the ones you love. My prayers are with you ! A friend always !
This is my personal favorite sit down ever , you guys are like it’s old home town week . Good for you mike to have some well deserved fun and memories. And kept me intrigued.. great job by all kw
I really enjoyed listening to this one, talking about the experiences of your fathers. My own dad was sort of in this life, a boxer who worked as a bouncer/enforcer for a Jewish gangster in my country, a while before I was born I can add, and he had left to run his own businesses by then. (worked for Abe Saffron). My dad was always difficult to understand, paranoid, and obviously had the scars from that type of life he had been part of. He was different to fathers of my friends. These videos are helping to contextualise that. It particularly resonated the "he didn't know any better" comment from Anthony. I am the only one of my dad's 5 children with my mum who doesn't blame him for anything and everything. Thank you for this video
Excellent sitdown Mr Franzese. I love to hear these stories. Funny I just sent you a message last night about talking about your father and here we are again. It’s like in psychic lol
M÷F this was a great interview I love these stories I'm so excited about the whole mob thing your show is on point its hard for me to watch because I work a 3rd. Shift on the regular but I'm always playing catch-up bless you your family and all your viewers 💯☝️💯.....one more thing you have to straighten Anthony out he's got to know not to cut somebody off when they're speaking with all due respect every time you were getting into a little story of yours he would cut you right off that's not costa Nostra
I enjoy hearing Anthony’s stories he definitely had an interesting life and was around a lot of interesting individuals. I’m glad he’s helping others get clean he seems like a great guy.
What do you mean you've had this channel "a little over a year now " it's almost two years, you started your channel like 6 months before Gravano 🐁 did. I was following your videos before you started the channel, you went to Mike Tyson podcast and then shortly after that proved to be successful you started your channel and I've been following your channel from the onset
What a great sit-down this is so good for young people involved in wayward ways to look at two old Wise guys that at one point in time were very serious players and to see the emotion especially the raw emotion from Anthony when he speaks about his father, you guys are people too and we only have one life and I come in both these men for making it through and being able to spread the word.
This was a great set dowm with Micheal and Anthonie very good advice than❤k you both your doing a great job Micheal love your shows GOD BE WITH US ALL.
This video also inspired me to reach out to the family of a good friend of mine who's doing 10 years right now. It was a very big player in certain cirlces, , he made a lot of people a lot of money and I often wonder how his wife and two young girls are making out. The feds took every single thing that he had as part of his plea deal and you guys are right soon as somebody goes away everybody abandons them.
This interview just put a big smile on my face I felt like I was with my child hood friend reminiscing if the old good times. It’s nice to see to mob guys support each other and actually get along 👍
Excuse me Mr. Michael francese let me tell you something since I've been watching your show. I love Sammy. I love you. I love both of you. You know I've always been enamored with the life. I believe overtime my name was changed but that's my own belief and lol but I got clean. I got silver to you before and I was on drugs wanting me to help me. I think I broke something stupid. I can't remember but you're the reason man. A big big part of wanting to better myself and better be better. Have better people around me you know. And clean this over now 5 years but I was back on it again for another 2 years and watching your show I got clean again. I've been cleaning this over for 3 months. My mom probation for the second time. Third time maybe I can't remember. You know how it goes so I hope I don't mess up and go to jail but I would like to tell my story one day. I'm from Florida Beverly hills. If you look it up it's a box. It's a hood what it is and how is your gangster's gangster and that area and no people that'll talk shit and testify blah blah blah but when I come come down to running shit I had a crew. We did shit we made you happen. We move shit. We made money I had over $50,000 in the bank and I finessed a company. You know allegedly but you know I would like to tell my story. My name is Brian goater
You guys definitely deserve a good life and a happy life I know some bad was done or whatever but you know damn well y’all are the rarest of exceptions because there’s only a handful of people with your caliber left in the world and you are obviously here for some reason and it’s got to be for a positive reason and I hope you guys prosper with your second chances in life and I thank you both for your honesty
I think this is probably the best sit down you did Michael. It was incredibly awesome to see you and Anthony together talking about old times. You both are so full of information and great testimonies I hope you have him on again real soon Anthony is a standup guy
Yeah iove the most that part when the guy would not let Michael finish anything ...its extremly annoying! Michael tho such a gentleman...The fuckibg guy has class and its so obvious that he was smarter than those idiots on the street!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Michael, you both had twinkle in your eyes , and I can only think that there is a lot of nostalgia while reminiscing . Thank you very much for posting this.
Michael, I know our attention span as human beings is short, however sit downs like this have to go longer. Thanks again to both! Takes two to tango and the chemistry was apparent.
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Agreed
100 %
I could watch mob sit downs like this for days.
This interview flew by Anthony is a great story teller
I've come back to this sit down a few times. It lacks superficiality. Anthony is a great man and you can tell how similar him and Michael's experiences were. Two boys of circumstances outside of their control who have grown to become good men and turned their lives around. Tremendous
Excellent Michael. None of us have the right to judge others. I love these sit downs with former associates or connected people. We all need to help others not to make our mistakes! God bless you Michael!
i think we have a right to judge criminals
“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.
Matthew 7:1-2
@@kingof85 well spoken.
Sooooo the black kid that kills a drug dealer is sitting in prison for what??? This shyt makes me sick- these guys put free admitting to killing many
@@melmc9672 I agree not to.mention the misery and degradation their good times caused.
It is a blessing that you Michael and Anthony survived that life and are now sitting down talking about life. Great interview.
this is the only channel where I actually deadass finish a 1 hour plus video start to finish some days after a long day at work and settling in I get to drawing and turn on one of michael episodes from his sit downs or whatever new contents up and draw while listening to his stories great simple times
Really enjoyed this, really glad you always acknowledge that the life destroys families, my opinion not enough people realize that its not a glamorous life as Hollywood projects, keep it coming
Fantastic, Mike. It's nice to see someone else who got out of the life but still has stories to share.
And that has respect! Has all our respect!
I think Michael really let his guard down in this interview and told us some details that he doesn’t usually talk about. Love hearing small details about Sonny, like him telling you you could get straightened out and be a doctor haha. Great sit down! Looking forward to more!
From mob boss to crime prevention speaker to social media influencer this man can really do it all
Franzese was never a boss, he went from capo to cooperator, to youtube "mafia" content producer, and Evangelical grifter. What a resume!!!
You gotta admire the ability to reinvent himself and evolve with time. Especially with the use of social media to share his story, interview great guest ect... And he looks like he enjoys it too which is the important thing besides the money.
@@billquigley6556 a capo is a boss...its not THE boss, but its still a management position...like my boss at my job isn’t necessarily THE boss, but still my boss..
he is a smooth talker. good for him
Step it up you have to many Bosses…let your nuts hang out and work for yourself…….how you gonna have a Boss?
These sit downs are becoming one of the highlights of my week, great content as usual. God bless Michael
Great sitdown. I first heard Anthony in a talk with Bobby Luisi. I already was well aware of who his father was. Listening to he and Bobby talk they almost seemed like they could have been brothers. Anthony is another one of those guys who seems very easy to like.
I guess all of us fathers struggle with teaching wrong lessons to our children and grandchildren. But it was shocking to hear how Anthony's father really steered him towards a life without a conscience. It is amazing he got it back. Praise the Lord!
Anthony is very easy to like 👍🏻.. as is Bobby ..
What a great exchange between old friends. I really enjoyed this podcast. Good to see another guy make good on his past. So happy for you both!!
Ruggiano jr says the same thing every interview… “my fawdah”
One of my favorite sit downs. Thank you so much I really enjoyed it.
My heart goes out to Mr Ruggiano, especially when he spoke about being torn between cooperating and keeping the oath.
Brought a tear to my eye.
Great advice on this show for the young people. I grew up on the street and was heading towards that bottomless pit back in the 70's (I'm 64) it was only through sheer luck and circumstance that I was able to get away. I had an accident and injured myself which required months of convalescing. Basically the crew I was hanging out with forgot about me. When I recovered I got a full time job and also got into music and acting. Had I not had that accident, I don't know if I would be here typing this comment right now. Thank you Michael Franzese for Sharing these stories and your life with us. Although I sometimes disagree with you, I always find myself coming back to listen to what you have to say. Looking forward to the next sit down.
you know that this is a murderer your heart is going out to right? Murderers can say interesting stuff and have interesting life tales to tell but don't feel sorry for them.
@@antoniom.1321 With all due respect to your comment, how do you know I'm not a murderer? I had a rough past and I was able to lift myself out of it. I never hid my past either. If it hadn't been for the compassion, empathy and kindness of good people I probably would have gone back to that life. People do change. But only if given a chance. Isn't that what rehabilitation is about? I also know there are some people who will never change and are evil and need to be put away forever. But for those who sincerely want to change and can make a difference for our youth of the future, we must put aside our judgements and criticisms and give a helping hand. Otherwise we're just going around in a vicious circle.
God bless you Tony
@@sherrihinton8567 Thank you Sherri. God bless you as well.
Must admit you crushed both these comments. That's how it's done!
What a great episode! Gotta have this guy on more. Amazing energy an just leaves you smiling
One of the most entertaining, enjoyable sitdowns I've ever seen. It's great to see these guys get their 2nd chance, and take advantage of it. Anthony had me laughing so much my stomach hurts. Great stuff Michael!!!
Thank you Micheal. This was an awesome
Sitdown 🔥 enjoyed it very much!
I feel sorry for the poor guy. I'm glad he's doing ok.
What a terrible life that destroys families that way. So glad some of you were able to escape it. ♥️
God bless both of you. ♥️
I'm just in the first 5 mins of this sitdown and just know this will be a awesome sitdown Michael! It's amazing that both of you are able to do this with the lives you both lived. For people like myself who study the mob (22 years for myself now) to enjoy!!
I always love these stories. Thanks for your efforts.
La Cosa Nostra
Glad you are both alive and changed lives.
@@victoriae9837 cosa sometimes in Italian means house
@@santocataldi3355 in America it’s not mafia it is La Cosa Nostra
Honestly, this is one of your best interviews Michael. We got to see a different side of you. It felt like you were glowing.
God's blessings, Michael ❤️🕊️ thanks for another great sit down.
@@michaelfranzese no Mike thank you
At first I was like this guy is too much then I started watching and I love this guy. He truly seems like a cool a$$ dude. Yes, he has his past but he’s funny.
Love this. Thank you for all the consistent content I know it’s prob not easy to keep up with! We appreciate it! ❤️🤞🏼
This was the Sit down of Sit downs! Anthony was boiling over with stories to tell. This is my kinda story telling. Two friends reminscing of a time gone by. I loved the insight on John Gotti! Thanks Pastor Franzese !
I bet you didn't catch that Anthony was talking about jr giving him the car etc. Michael thought he was talking about sr and Anthony either didnt catch it or didnt bother correcting him lol.
@@mikimiyazaki I'll have to watch it again. If I remember correctly Anthony was about to say something and Mike interrupted his thoughts.
Great show, Michael and Anthony. I really enjoy watching and listening to Anthony.
You can really feel the shared experience of two people who grew up in this and really being amazed they lived through it, the most real thing I've seen about the life they led . Good for both of you that your out of it and doing well.
I'm very grateful for your turn around Michael... Not many people are able to do this... Thanks God Michael for your work and I'm sure a lot of young people are looking up to you and Sammy what you guys have been through and hopefully they will learn from you guys experiences... Keep up the Great Work.. God Bless and God speed 😊👍.....
This is by far the best one of have listened to thus far. Anthony is a really good story teller, much like Michael. Hanging on every word.
Michael/Anthony, if you ever read this, you are both good, honourable men, who did the right thing in the end. We all fucked up, myself included. More low level though.
My name is Ciano, from London, England.
Good luck/God bless to you guys and your families Chaps!
‘Forget About It!’
Yet another great sit down by Michael..God bless you and your family..you have given hope to others who may fall of the path..into gangs..if you save one you have saved many..
@@michaelfranzese I love everyone one of your sit downs..especially this one..God bless you and your family 👪
It was an honor to hear you speak last night at DelLago in Waterloo NY…amazing speaker, amazing message, amazing human being! God bless you and your family!
It's really sad what that life did to your families. But it's also nice to see that your children didn't get involved in that lifestyle. Love to hear these stories and how many of you changed your life around. 😊
Gotti seemed to be a very polarizing guy. Some loved him and some hated him. In his position I’m sure it was impossible to make everyone in the crew happy.
A lot of people don’t realize how much of a legend this guys dad was, “Fat Andy”.
there are no legends in organized crime. just scum bags
@@megamilyon6111 amen
@@megamilyon6111 don't have to be so judgemental .
@@megamilyon6111 wrong.. loads of organised crime figures have done good for the community. Helped loads of people out and changed their lives.
@@megamilyon6111 some politicians are bad, but not all
I watch Michael’s channel and Anthony’s. Anthony is a wonderful storyteller .
Keep up the great work Michael, and crew.
That was brilliant, insightful and entertaining. Please get more wiseguys to sit down. Thank you Micheal.
Great interview. I grew up in the life here in Canada which is hugely infested in Organized Crime not only me but all my friends I grew up with had someone in their family that was in the Mafia. If your young and have these friends or your running a crew get out the life cause prison sucks. Love this Show
I think that so many people have it wrong about the personalities of former members of the life, many are really down to earth nice guys unlike the sort of psychopathic types who shall remain nameless but are well known just the same. Thanks for sharing this! Anthony is gentleman and a good man. Keep making more of these sitdowns please.
Down to earth nice guys
Mr Franzese, thank you very much you have wonderful content and I wish you continued success I was in the Marine Corps for 6 years as an infantry machine gunner I even did some time in Beirut. When I got out I started working at a bar it's a bouncer I believe it was a mob bar the owner I'm in by the name of Bobby fusco took a liking to me, I kept my mouth shut I was very respectful did what I told to do and I had some skills from the Marine Corps he had a crew of guys that hung around another bar he owned they started taking me out on small jobs legitimate jobs nothing illegal I think they might have been trying to groom me to join them but I got away from them I knew it was coming
Shit Fusco is grandmothers last name but I don’t recall having any family who owned a bar
There needs to be an organized Seminar / Interview in Las Vegas, where a selected group of ex Wiseguys sit , talk, and answer questions properly done by a celebrity host. The people that purchase a ticket to see this get an authentic Italian dinner with wine, homemade bread, pasta. etc. They could even get a New York , New Jersey, or Chicago Comedian open up the show. Guys like Dice, Sebastian Maniscalco, Mike Marino, or Vic Dibitetto being a part of it - I'm telling ya, this would be HUGE.
The memories were thick as fog between you two, that much is clear. I pray to regain a friend like that one of these days soon.
This is Fantastic!!!!! Thanks For Another Great Sitdown Michael!!!!❤❤
Hmmm good comment stacy
Haven’t finished watching this yet, but I don’t want it to end! Compelling viewing, very real. No pretension of being top dog and bragging, just telling it as it was.
Thank you for these sit downs Michael, they are great!!
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Hi Mike, Thanks for your latest video. I really enjoyed that. What a great guy Anthony is.
I think there should definitely part 2
Take care Buddy 👋
John Gotti was a stone criminal, a killer and a very bad man. But he had a set of values and a lifestyle that he never broke. Whatever he was, he was true to it. You gotta give him that......
This was such an inspirational and honorable experience to watch this video from start to finish. I truly do wish and pray that everyone can be like Michael or Anthony. To teach young adults to make the right decisions in life. Truly from the bottom of my heart I pray for you michael and your family. please dont stop making content, everyday is a new learning experience with your videos. God bless you Michael Franzese
😇😇😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😎😎😎😎😎
When Sammy jumped up on you at the table had me in stitches . You look about 60 years younger and would've put him on snooze . 😂
I know he was tough in his day , but that just looked hilarious 😂
Michael - been watching your channel since you started and I really enjoy it. This one was really good. Watching you and Anthony talk was like listening to real friends - not pun intended - sitting around talking. Two very genuine men. Wishing you both much health and success.
I liked this one, you can tell they were happy to talk to each other knowing they came from the same place.
Great sit down here Mike. I myself is coming up on 10 years clean so hearing he has over 33 years it's a beautiful thing. And loved how you 2 shed some light on John being the man he was.
Yeah he's an inspiration to us addicts!
@@SAMEntalhealth you're in recovery?
Thank you Michael
You know I have watched Anthony in a couple of interviews and he has been a different version of himself in each one. It truly makes the interview, who the interviewer is. It isn’t the question or the venue , it is the chemistry between the two people. It was a pleasure to see this natural and sincere Anthony.
Thank you both.
🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻
This is great dude this is what people need. It's great to hear you guys talk about the old days but we don't need a Resurgence of organized crime for young people to get sucked into
Just recently tuned but I've read a lot on the mafia it's fascinating to me these real like stories. So glad you're out n living your best life and its amazing how much time n dedication you're putting in to helping the young people. All your sit downs are amazing. I sat down at 11am the other night was still tuned in at 6.00am the next morning! Keep it coming n best wishes to you n your family Michael.
When Micheal said he was 70 it freaked me out cause i sure didnt realize he was that age! Im happy for Micheal.
So I just realized In Goodfellas, Fat Andy was portrayed by Lou Eppolito, the guy that wrote the book Mafia Cop. Went on Sally Jesse Raphael ……..
I love these Sit Downs thank you for all that you do Michael God bless you and the family !!
Anthony's show is great you
have to listen to all of his shows because he always has a great story to tell in every show especially about Tony lee and fat Andy.
Michael Franzese, this was truly a wonderful interview. Thank you so much for interviewing Mr. Ruggiano, Jr. . It is so beautiful to show God working in the life of others who have also been through a tough life. God's love is great ! May God bless you and the ones you love. My prayers are with you ! A friend always !
This is my personal favorite sit down ever , you guys are like it’s old home town week . Good for you mike to have some well deserved fun and memories. And kept me intrigued.. great job by all kw
This is what TH-cam was made for. What a tremendous interview Michael. Thank you and God bless both of you.
I'm glad that they are here to tell us what they went thru and how they came back from it no matter what they did or your opinion its inspirational
Great sit down. God bless you both I love the stories. 🙏
I really enjoyed listening to this one, talking about the experiences of your fathers.
My own dad was sort of in this life, a boxer who worked as a bouncer/enforcer for a Jewish gangster in my country, a while before I was born I can add, and he had left to run his own businesses by then. (worked for Abe Saffron). My dad was always difficult to understand, paranoid, and obviously had the scars from that type of life he had been part of. He was different to fathers of my friends. These videos are helping to contextualise that.
It particularly resonated the "he didn't know any better" comment from Anthony. I am the only one of my dad's 5 children with my mum who doesn't blame him for anything and everything.
Thank you for this video
Mr Franzese, keep on helping out the youth with your message. May God Bless you.
What a terrific interview‼️
He’s got such a genuine, and animated personality.
Excellent sitdown Mr Franzese. I love to hear these stories. Funny I just sent you a message last night about talking about your father and here we are again. It’s like in psychic lol
M÷F this was a great interview I love these stories I'm so excited about the whole mob thing your show is on point its hard for me to watch because I work a 3rd. Shift on the regular but I'm always playing catch-up bless you your family and all your viewers 💯☝️💯.....one more thing you have to straighten Anthony out he's got to know not to cut somebody off when they're speaking with all due respect every time you were getting into a little story of yours he would cut you right off that's not costa Nostra
Wonderful conversation . It was like they never skipped a beat. That's wonderful thing two friends get together after all these years
25:35 How can anyone think this man is 70 years old????
Love hearing and seeing the humility and sincerity you two! Michael please keep putting your message out here! You got a very positive message!
I enjoy hearing Anthony’s stories he definitely had an interesting life and was around a lot of interesting individuals. I’m glad he’s helping others get clean he seems like a great guy.
I really like Anthony, straight up guy!
Love these sit downs! The life messages are just amazing, keep up the good work. God bless
Ausome stories in this sitdown and a good message you two send along the way. Thanks again for the great content mike.
Living in Ireland the life's u lived is millions of miles away from my life I so appreciate the sit downs so enjoyable keep up the good work
Without watching it... I'm going to guess Michael tells his one and only chicken story... AND NOTHING ELSE
My only complaint, it wasn’t long enough. This could’ve been all day. Thank you Michael and Anthony.
What do you mean you've had this channel "a little over a year now " it's almost two years, you started your channel like 6 months before Gravano 🐁 did. I was following your videos before you started the channel, you went to Mike Tyson podcast and then shortly after that proved to be successful you started your channel and I've been following your channel from the onset
It's great to see everyone backing each other up. I listened to the Donnie Brasco, Joe Pistone sit down and that was fascinating.
Do you have any stories about Liborio Bellomo? I would love to hear something about him from you and if you had any dealings with him.
Really need a sit down with Junior Gotti
What a great sit-down this is so good for young people involved in wayward ways to look at two old Wise guys that at one point in time were very serious players and to see the emotion especially the raw emotion from Anthony when he speaks about his father, you guys are people too and we only have one life and I come in both these men for making it through and being able to spread the word.
Great video. But I didn’t understand a word he used ALOT. What is a “Fawtha”??
Do you know who my fawth is?
-Jackie Aprile
That was an amazing sit down brother. Both off you. Amazing that you both are safe and can tell us all your past life’s. God bless ya
This was a great set dowm with Micheal and Anthonie very good advice than❤k you both your doing a great job Micheal love your shows GOD BE WITH US ALL.
This video also inspired me to reach out to the family of a good friend of mine who's doing 10 years right now. It was a very big player in certain cirlces, , he made a lot of people a lot of money and I often wonder how his wife and two young girls are making out. The feds took every single thing that he had as part of his plea deal and you guys are right soon as somebody goes away everybody abandons them.
Enjoyed this video! Guys just talking mob life … casually.. good changes gentleman .. I’m sure more good has been accomplished by your service
This interview just put a big smile on my face I felt like I was with my child hood friend reminiscing if the old good times. It’s nice to see to mob guys support each other and actually get along 👍
Excuse me Mr. Michael francese let me tell you something since I've been watching your show. I love Sammy. I love you. I love both of you. You know I've always been enamored with the life. I believe overtime my name was changed but that's my own belief and lol but I got clean. I got silver to you before and I was on drugs wanting me to help me. I think I broke something stupid. I can't remember but you're the reason man. A big big part of wanting to better myself and better be better. Have better people around me you know. And clean this over now 5 years but I was back on it again for another 2 years and watching your show I got clean again. I've been cleaning this over for 3 months. My mom probation for the second time. Third time maybe I can't remember. You know how it goes so I hope I don't mess up and go to jail but I would like to tell my story one day. I'm from Florida Beverly hills. If you look it up it's a box. It's a hood what it is and how is your gangster's gangster and that area and no people that'll talk shit and testify blah blah blah but when I come come down to running shit I had a crew. We did shit we made you happen. We move shit. We made money I had over $50,000 in the bank and I finessed a company. You know allegedly but you know I would like to tell my story. My name is Brian goater
You guys definitely deserve a good life and a happy life I know some bad was done or whatever but you know damn well y’all are the rarest of exceptions because there’s only a handful of people with your caliber left in the world and you are obviously here for some reason and it’s got to be for a positive reason and I hope you guys prosper with your second chances in life and I thank you both for your honesty
This was a brilliant discussion... Anthony was fantastic to listen to 🙏
Yeah , he's a live wire that one . A character .
I think this is probably the best sit down you did Michael. It was incredibly awesome to see you and Anthony together talking about old times. You both are so full of information and great testimonies I hope you have him on again real soon Anthony is a standup guy
Yeah iove the most that part when the guy would not let Michael finish anything ...its extremly annoying! Michael tho such a gentleman...The fuckibg guy has class and its so obvious that he was smarter than those idiots on the street!
Was with my father in Mulberry Street in NYC, was a child, saw Mr. John Gotti walking leisurely down the street, we did say hello👍🇮🇹 1:49
what an awesome interview. full of self-awareness, growth, and no bs. thank you! 🤍🎄⭐️
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Michael, you both had twinkle in your eyes , and I can only think that there is a lot of nostalgia while reminiscing . Thank you very much for posting this.
I remember Sammy's club in Bklyn it was on 86th near McDonald's ave a disco.....was a strip club before
We know John gotti never got angry with you ! Because your still here
Great comment it’s actually brilliant !
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Quality comment. 👌🏽