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You should do a series on the five families... a little history behind each one and who you knew from each family
Michael, this is a great idea. Please do this
YES YES YES! If you can and wouldn’t mind I agree it would be fascinating!
Perfect idea
on the subject and MichaelYou guys understand that if he were to do such series, considering the amount of data on the subject and Michael Franseze's life experience, he won't be able to do any other videos, or he'll have to work overtime which I wouldn't want him to. It will bring down the quality in his job, which is the main factor of this man's videos that draws us to him
That being said, I couldn't disagree with you guys it's a brilliant idea, but I think it's supposed to have it's own series on Netflix or Amazon ... etc
5 family Wednesdays
I understand that the Franzese men lived the mob life, but if the grandmother gave birth to 19 kids, she may well have been the toughest in the family.
She really is the most like physically badass by far
@ravi oli Did you even watch the video? The only one of the 19 kids who went into the mob life was sonny franzese.
Absolutely!
@ravi oli too hard to watch the first 2 minutes, right?
By the 9th they probably just fell out
My suggestion for a movie is: A Bronx Tale PS: Much respect for you Mr. Franzese, keep up the good work and thanks for providing the content
Great choice
Literally just finished watching it for 1000th time
Yup, thats a great movie
No doubt. One of my favorite movies of all time. A lot of good life lessons in it too. 'Nothing like wasted talent' and we all know tons of people who represent that phrase
I love this film
MF: "I could talk about it for days."
Me: "Yes, go ahead."
Right lol
Exactly! I could sit and listen to Mr. Franzese for hours.
Yup lol
sitting and having a drink with this man as you talk to him and listen, I can imagine that.
It’s almost 1 am and I got school but I can’t stop watching these videos
I love that Mr. Franzese tells these stories in a way that teaches honor and respect at the same time teaching the hard earned lessons he's already learned from his past. Very honorable. Very respectful.
man this has become my favorite You Tube channel, thank you Mr Franzese for all these fascinating mafia stories, God bless you brother!
@@michaelfranzese I know it is over the top but whsts your review of the the 1967 film The St.Valentines Day Massacre.
Just when I think I'm out, Michael Franzese pulls me back in...
Michael: "Just a warning, I don't do regular interviews, its more like a conversation."
The World: "YESSSSSSS!!!!!!"
I love that way much better, feels organic. I especially like listening to Mr. Franzese, from the accent, to the riveting and interesting stories, to the morals of the story, big and small. As long as you keep making them, Ill keep watching.
Who says "my father" more, Michael Franzese or Jackie Aprile? 😁
Heh heh Jackie hehe
Haha good one
Draco Malfoy.
Stupid kid almost drown in 3" of water once
@@gapyrodawg5181 😂
Hi Michael, I've been watching your vids and interviews for awhile now, and I appreciate your down-to-earth attitude and candor about your old life. My dad died this February as well, and had an interesting life. A big thing to take away from the death of a parent is to reflect on how the ripples a person makes in life eventually turn into waves, and we're the ones riding them. We're not stuck on those waves going in one direction; we have the power to use that momentum and guide where we want to go.
I'm like a kid on Christmas morning when Uncle Mike posts a vid lol! RIP John 'Sonny' Franzese...truly the last of a dying breed! They don't make em like that anymore!
The epitome of a gangster , feared , respected and a stand up guy
50 years of honor and the man out lived the sentence. You can't make this stuff up God bless you Micheal and may your Father rest in peace!
He was a MAN, which is sayin a lot these days.
Sonny ok'd a hit on michael, real stand up guy🤦♂️
@@seansmith7462 honestly didn’t have a choice. Doesn’t make it ok but still
Literally perfect timing just in time for lunch break haha
It's 10 Pm in my country 😂
@@janherburodo8070 😂😂😂 goodnight then
Drunk supervisor? Isnt it always lunch break for you ?
@@janherburodo8070 it's 4:35am here
What’s good Lahey!!!!
I could listen to this man talk for days lol....
I've always been interested in the life of a Made Man and all my questions have been answered for the most part and I've learned ALOT from watching these videos. Not just about the mob but you also learn a lot about who Michael Franzese is and what kinda person he is. Keep it up. Love your videos.
This guy has a way of keeping the listener glued to the screen. Love these vids
I'm a simple guy, I see a Michael Franzese notification, I click.
Badda bing badda boom
You better click that link if you know whats good for you.. but you click the link, theres no problems ya know what i mean. Ay forget about it
@@michaelfranzese hey Mike I was wondering. When you're a made guy in the mob. Say you go to prison for a long time and you don't cooperate... are you still considered to be a made guy in the mob after many years being in prison and not on the street?
Sounds like Lucky Luciano in Boardwalk Empire would say that.
This channel uploads a lot! I'm so happy I found it. The notification popped up on my phone and I got all excited. Perfect way to end the work day.
I would like to suggest "Casino" for Mob Movie Monday
Cheryl Fosburgh ooh I can’t watch the end of that film. First time I saw it it made me sick.
was literally just about to comment this, glad someone else did
Great choice for mob Monday's! And rip Frank Culotta, his scenes in the film are interesting also lol great choice and what are your thoughts also about Mr. Culotta' role in casino as actor and all of that?
That movie was just too long, imo
He already said that he didn't think it depicted the life very accurately
Any stories from your dad about the original guys like lucky Luciano, Vito genovese, frank costello, Meyer Lanksy etc
Absolutely!
I wanna know if he ever saw carlo gambino early on
My grandmother is Elizabeth Costello. The daughter of Joseph Costello.
Mr Franzese can do anything and be successful..I love this guy..he inspires a lot of people..I lost my best friend to Covid in January but all I do is listen to Mr Franzese's inspirational material...I think he would be a great president .lol
I just woke up and back to the channel!! Notifications on!!
I could listen to these LESSONS forever.
Ur stories are good fam
Can't wait for the Joe Pistone interview.
Me too. Joe is acting like a wise guy still. Fuggedaboutit.
These stories gives me chills in my cheekbones..
I can listening to this man talk all day!
So much chills
He’s eccentric
Let's review,:Once Upon A Time In America. Great movie.
Oh yea great movie
Noodles
Great Movie
Really though!
@@UnexpectedWonder REALLY THOUGH NEVER SEEN THAT MOVIE
Mr. Franzese, I'm a history guy, and I greatly appreciate this particular sit down. Nicely done! Your message and your videos are among my favorites, and I recommend them to friends and acquaintances regularly. I send my best from Seattle! Thanks again!
His dad was a criminal yes
He was the leader of the mob yes
But undeniably he was a manof his word... A true man through and through
@jeff at one point, before he went to prison and was released on parole once, Sonny Franzese was the underboss. Meaning that all orders and movements are discussed between him, Joe Colombo and his consiglieri. After what most of those orders are given to the capos and sometimes soldiers by him personally. If they gotta ask for the boss's opinion at the sitdown between themselves, they gotta ask for it from the underboss as he spends most time with him and the consiglieri is not always that reachable.He had his own guys, crew big enough and he certainly had influence. So he definitely had the closest position to being a leader and to many guys, he was the leader, as they saw him more often then Joe Colombo himself. It's just that Sonny was loyal to his boss and didn't had ambitions to take over, like Michael once said. But I suppose he certainly could have at some point. He was well respected by everyone and not one person ever said a bad word against him.
@Katie Rae thanks
My father went to school with your mother Tina copabianco in Brownsville, east new York. He did see Sonny many times in the neighborhood. Looked like a movie star,my father said@
Was just thinking about how bored I was then get this notification...good day.
You know your bored when your thinking of how bored you are 😆
Lefty one of those days man 😂
I agree with the people who mentioned A Bronx Tale. Great film. Chazz Palmenteri was excellent. I’d like to hear what you think of it.
michael i started watching your videos this week and i have to say you’re a stand up guy and a great storyteller. you remind me a lot of my father. love the videos! keep it up!
I have been watching ur videos for 2-3 years and love them! By far my favorite person on TH-cam!! I understand that after a while there just isn’t to many more story’s to tell but if there is any chance u have a few more ln the OL memory book would be awesome to here them! Long time subscriber and a huge fan I know coming from a random person on the internet it doesn’t mean much but just wanna let u know how proud I am of u for starting a whole new legacy for yourself! I’m a 3rd generation Sicilian my great grandmother and grandfather traveled to America by boat in the early 1900s and settled in the north end of Boston were there was a growing Italian community “& still is to this day” I hope everything is going good and wish u nothing but the best!
Would love to hear about the NY Families' relationship with The Chicago Outfit a review of Casino
They did business together like any other family
Chicago outfit operates by itself. There are no families. They so business but are separate entities. Chicago also controls KC and Detroit. Kind of like how new York still controls NJ and Philly
Young Jedi was Cleveland on its own? I always wonder that
@@DH-ij9pe they where supported by the Outfit and the Genevese family's
Ladies and gents. It’s the video you’ve been waiting for
Love hearing stories about the Cosa Nostra Old Timers like your father, Sonny Franzese! Real OG gangsters to the core!
When men were men...not many people who are men of their word....great job Michael....born and raised in NYC and still here ....
history is my favorite topic, and whether its taught in school or not, I enjoy it because you can learn a lot of life lessons from it, especially from people who have lived tough, dangerous lives but are still alive today, like you Michael!
The way you speak of your father so passionately I respect that
Hey Michael love your work you have basically become my Mafia school teacher
Wow! 15 aunts and 3 uncles! I’d love to hear about your relationships with them. My only living aunt on my mothers side has cause many issues in my life. My other aunt has passed, and it was unfortunately due to complications from her addictions. My relationship with my parents is probably stronger than ever due to how my aunt has treated them and I. As always, thank you for the content Mr. Franzese. Everyone should become a member on michaelfranzese.com!!
$5 bucks an auntie or uncle. That's somee good birthday money.
I’m a genealogist. Hearing about your grandfather makes me smile. So many people don’t know about their family or where they come from. My own grandfather told me about growing up in a neighborhood with the Patriarca family running things and what that was like as a kid. Besides what my grandfather told me I don’t hear much about that family. This is my favorite video you’ve done so far. Thank you for sharing this amazing history!
Boston? Me too!
@@lilyrose7082 Providence, Rhode Island is where my grandfather grew up but he said the family was in Boston as well.
Brilliant story Michael, thanks for sharing... you say that you could talk for days about your Dad, I bet all your subscribers would be willing to sit for days listening mesmerised... thanks again...
I can''t wait to see the sit down with "Donnie Brasco" Pistone
Really love your stories and lessons Mr Franzese
All respect from Brasil
„A Bronx Tale“ is a great movie - u saw that one ?
Great story about your grandfather - didnt know alot of that
I heard alot about your dad - was a very powerful man and a man of word !
Great storys michael - nice video
Was going to ask him also to review this one
The kid in the bronx tail turned to a addict look it up on vlad tv
Amazing story Michael. The info stored in your memory is invaluable. I detected slight sadness toward the end talking about your pop coming out of prison. Nice job Michael. Blessings
I would like to see Michael reviewing some mob TV shows, like Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos. Also, I suggest a video about Michael's father during Prohibition and Great Depression.
with the stories we do hear, i can’t imagine the ones that he holds back
Love your stories!. Love your anecdotes! Love to be brought back to the early/mid/late cosa nostra history by the way of your incredible storytelling.
"Casino," would be a good one for Mob Movie Monday. Or maybe something more old school like, "The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre." (1967). Also "Bugsy" (1991) could be a good one.
Have always enjoyed watching your talks and interviews over the years, so I was really happy to find you have your own YT channel. Your discussions are always so interesting and candid, I can't recommend this channel enough 👍
Mike was born for this. What an amazing life and public.speaker. this man would be a success at any endevour he chose to take.
Michael thanks for uploading all of this content. It’s been nothing short of absolutely fascinating. To see the man you’ve become from your past life truly inspired!
Do a review on Once Upon a Time In America please? Great content on this channel! Superb stories
I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more Michael Franzese.
It really is too bad I can't literally hear Christopher Walken read that to me. 🤣🤣
😂
Same dude lol
39.4 degrees wbu
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the Sopranos.
Cheryl Lynne That part is obviously not realistic, but other former mob guys have said the show is mostly accurate.
We found it entertaining but very unrealistic in comparison with the life. But hey it’s only a program. But we loved the characters created 👌🏻
All my life I listened to my elders' stories. Not just for the glory, horrors, excitement, but the lessons. Wisdom comes from experiences and if people would not just hear but listen, there is wisdom enough for all of us to navigate life in the manner in which we choose. Thank you sir for your experiences. Best Regards.
A couple days ago this channel had 140k subscribers, now it has 142k, this channel is growing and fast, nice going.
I know more about the Mafia history than the US history at this point lol
Thx for the likes if u wanna help out pls check out my TH-cam pls 🙏 sorry for the promoting stuff
It is us history
@mike deadass tho, realizing the propaganda they used to throw in our textbooks in highschool, I've never heard about any of this stuff at school once lol
😂😂😂 i got WAY to invested over the years, and now I’m a Mafia history expert 🤣🤣🤣
@mike Id go a step further and say its not just US history.
Well it's not all a lie. You gotta really pay attention in school growing up and do your own outside research. Problem is most kids especially these days don't do either. Also mob life been a part of American history for over 100 years
Hello Michael.I have 2 questions:
1)Did you have any relations with russian mafia,and if you did,what's your opinion on them?
2) Have you seen HBO series broadwalk empire?Did your father or anyone you knew mentioned in the series?How realistic this series is?
Hope you answer my questions,wish you best of luck in this hard times.
Mr Fransese have you ever crossed paths with James “whitey” Bulger. And what do you think about his reign over Boston?
Sam Dunnett great question
Good question
Great question
Katie Rae any reason in particular? I’m genuinely really curious
Sam Dunnett Whitey ran the winter hill gang in south boston. He had a few dealings with the mob in boston, mostly rival. Although he made a lot of money, he wasn’t big enough as the new york familes and had no reach there. I like to say Whitey Bulger was a big fish in a little pond
Muchael, yiur endearing words mean a lot to me. He loved his family. You and your wife are a great example of good parenting. ❤
Reading the history of The 5 Families and its very intresting. The life has always intrigued me. Looking forward to more story telling! also Much respect to you Mr Michael Franzese.
As for the movie to review, I'd actually like to hear your take on the ''Casino''.
I think I could be moved to the sofa soon this channel is getting more attention than my girlfriend 😂 hahaha
FACTS. I am constantly talking about this stuff to my girl and she’s just like 🙄
Franzese and chill! LOL
He’s just so fucking fascinating to listen to!! I absolutely love him, I think my girl is jealous of my love for him 😂😂
“Bonnano A Godfathers Story” is my favorite mafia movie would be interested in your opinion on that movie!
“Bonnano” sounds like somekind of italian pasta made out of bananas
The acting in that movie was horrible
My dad faced death on multiple occasions. He never wanted his children to go through what he did to get by. Listening to you and the many video’s you’ve made has brought back a few things he would repeatedly tell me almost everyday. 1. Mind your own business. 2. Think before you react 3. The Brave end up in one of 3 places, The hospital, Jail, or the grave(I disagree with a lot on number 3, but ultimately understand what he was trying to tell me). Thank you So much for your video’s.
Pretty incredible to be able to listen these stories from you.
Very interested to hear more stories about old times.
Thanks for making these, these are much better than interviews!
"You're not getting weak on me, are you?" Me from now on whenever I get down.
Last week I watched a few of these Japanese Yakuza movies from the 70s on Amazon Prime "Battles without Honor and Humanity". It's a series of films that any mafia movie lover who doesn't have a problem with subtitles would love. I know the Mafia and Yakuza don't have too much in common but I think it be interesting to see you talk about a movie revolving around another organized crime group, kind of compare and contrast to LCN and mafia movies
You’d be surprised how much the Mafia and the Yakuza actually have in common...
Michael "I'll never forget" FRANZESE. I am starting to believe Uncle Mike got longer memory than a DOLPHIN.
Mr. Franzese, I wish I could discuss publicly how much your advice is helping me. For now I'll just say thank you.
I can’t stop watching your stuff. Thank you so much for sharing your stories!
Considering Michael's grandpa tried to talk Sonny from joining I wonder what he would have thought of Michael not only joining the mob, but escaping it with his life.
I can't wait for the interview with Joe Pistone!
Michael: Joe I wanted to thank you for coming to chat with me.
Joe: Fuggetaboudit
"Your father sounds like a man whose word is bond. His state of depression, i'm sure, helped him understand your decision to walk. Rest easy Sonny.' Mike, there are members i'm curious about: Joey 'Wheels' (he was wheel chair bound) from Long Island, Wild Bill Cutolo (people told me he was a great guy), and Luis Dibono: In his book, Gravano does not go into details of DB's death. Know anything about these guy's and DB's death? Inquiring minds want to know. 7&7, Keep It Coming! "
Fantastic to hear the story of your father, you can see the respect and love. I felt the same about my family and father. 🇮🇹🇦🇺
"Knock around guys" is a pretty good one. Thanks for all you do Mr Franzese!
Another good movie
I would like to hear a review of the movie Casino. I do wish Michael would Would discuss the Chicago Outfit and other families of prominence around the country.
I'm Italian from Chicago. I don't think the two cities really crossed paths that often. They each did their own thing.
Did you ever have any interaction with other ethnic mafias? Jewish, Russia, Vietamese, Triad, Yakuza, etc?
He said, in previous interviews, he knew the Russians and was doing some business with them
Also he knew some of the jewish guys
... they called my dad sonny too “sonny joe”... love hearing about your father...
Great story, Michael! I cannot wait for your channel to hit 1 million subscribers you deserve it.
Mike: My father would be 110 today!! He taught me things to get me thru I still use today ! Your father the same.
I don’t see how anyone can be locked up anywhere for 50 years! Strong person!!
The Mafia is still around but in a different way. Take care and keep those videos coming!!
Could you review "American Gangster" and "Black Mass" anyways great vid i can listen to you for hours
Hey Michael, according to Gianni Russo, he was the guy who told Al Capone he would do better in Chicago and gave Lucky Luciano the idea of organizing the 5 crime families. Do you think you could talk about him? We could use the laughs.
I watched him on valuetainment today. Dude nailed Marilyn Monroe at 16 years old lmao
@@andretullier3469 she was a gem
From what I hear, everybody got a turn with her
@@andretullier3469 dude *says* he nailed Monroe
How is that possible Gianni Russo was born 1943 capone died 1947 get your story straight. Michael franzese don't know history especially in Brooklyn which he should but he's a dumb dumb...
Larry Lawton got a “Ill never forget” tattoo. You say that phrase a lot as well! You should get a “I’ll never forget” tattoo
Thank you for sharing so much of life with us. Your story is such an amazing inspiration to all, your perseverance from being in such a dark place and rising above and sharing those life lessons to help keep others from following that same dark path. You sir are a saint..
Mr Franzese, If you have more stories from the old time the 20-30s i would love to hear them. and i think more would. Since there ain't much stories out, And you are the one of few who are the only ones who still know real stories about that life. Really like what you are doing out here now. Have a great day.
That was SOME life he lived! Served 50 years in prison, lived up to the nice age of 103. The history he saw. The stories he could tell.
I suggest to review '' casino ''
My suggestion for a review is: Carlito's way.
I know it's not about the Italian mob but it's one of the best performances by Pacino in my opinion.
I grew up in the Bronx, and lived in Gravesend, Brooklyn near Avenue U, during the 90’s when the streets were a hostile during the in fighting within the Colombo family, glad you made it through that unscathed.
You are a intelligent, eloquent and talented speaker. You have come out of “the life” and God bless that you have gotten a second chance, your father was a man of honor, and although you have walked that walk you have turned your life around and with that you have did the same for others, keep fighting the good fight Mr Franzese!
The history of the Italian American Mafia is very fascinating and needs to be studied by all Americans. You don't have to agree with their business model and methods but American vices are a reality that have always existed and catered to by organized crime. SUBSCRIBED.
Eastern Promises- since you had a relationship with Russian mob
Great suggestion.
"PS: Let's do a 'Mob Movie Monday' with 'On The Waterfront'."
Speaking of the early 1900s, Godfather Part II would be great!
Hey Michael, really love the channel. Very informative. My father was the oldest male of 18. Break down 5 boys, 13 girls. Don’t need to tell you family get togethers were amazing. Listen may god bless you and your family. Stephen
When Mike talks im listening cause hes so knowledgeable on life. Thanks Mike for your wisdom! May God Continue to Bless you and your family! 👊😎
Movie Question: I recently watched boss of bosses about Paul Castellano and I wondered how accurate that was to the life.
Review " State of Grace" 1990 Sean Penn, Gary Oldham based loosely on Westies
Great movie
Good pick
:Watch State of Grace: I can tell you really loved your dad I can hear passion in your voice. . He was a mans man 👍
good movie...awesome
If there’s anyone I’d like to meet.... it’s you! Very interesting! Very humble
Your Dad had amazing will power. Thank you for the great content!