I love listening to Michael talk about his past life and about everything else. He deserves everything he has in life. This man seems 50 not 70!

@wendyh2708

11 ай бұрын

He gets better looking as he gets older. He sure as hell doesn't look like he's 70. From a woman's perspective, the man is hot!

@mr.garlicman3134

11 ай бұрын

​@@wendyh2708You are very hot. The orange in your profile picture on your youtube really brings out the orange in your eyes. Lol

@axh5984

9 ай бұрын

Just say you want him Wendy! I know Michael! I know he wouldn't mind cheating on his wife!@@wendyh2708

@re7416

9 ай бұрын

​@@wendyh2708 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣...(probably b/c he's had "a bit" (to say the least)...of work done. (He's got little to no face fat. Yet has cheek pockets and a jawline that tight.) Not (non-surgically) possible.

@Character4561

6 ай бұрын

​@@re7416look at the jawline at 2:53 I think he's having natural jawlines till date.

Michael was most certainly ahead of his time in the way he did things, big earner but intelligent with it. As a regular person, i try to imagine living Michaels life back then..it's a whirlwind. Great videos and channel, thankyou for sharing your story. Bless ya. (Rob UK)

@wingerding

2 жыл бұрын

All the best gangsters were and long before Michael.

@iagoporto5522

2 жыл бұрын

What do you know, Roberto

@akLeanne

2 жыл бұрын

Damm you look fantastic for 70

@thepistolguy859

2 жыл бұрын

If we was intelligent with it he wouldn't of went to prison.

@sam7811

2 жыл бұрын

@@thepistolguy859 yeah, dead is definitely better than serving a bid

18:10 Just me waiting patiently for Michael to drop a 2-hour video explaining a typical day in the life. Seriously, I can listen to him talk, tell stories all day long.

@karendalsadik7119

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@kenrock6136

Жыл бұрын

ye thats so tru

@earlrobinson4487

5 ай бұрын

Michael I like hearing you are your talks I want to hear more about your father

There's so much you can learn from this guy whether it is business-related, family-related, or just being a better man in general. Much respect.

A friend and I are listening to this right now and he asked me how old you were. I said “I don’t know 62-63”. Michael, you’re 70?!? You look great. Best to you and your family over the holidays.

@kinginblack8232

2 жыл бұрын

70 years of making ppl offers they can't refuse

@hollyentel4819

2 жыл бұрын

He always looked great handsome and kept in good shape !

@BRIANDER100

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollyentel4819 what do you find attractive about him ?

@michaelberry1382

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed the other day when he had a short sleeve shirt on. First I noticed the proverbs tattoos on his forearms. But then I was like “wow. Michael has some “guns” for being 70”! I mean not like Schwarzenegger or whatever. But he is very fit and solid for 70.

@jedimaster291

2 жыл бұрын

@BRIAN ANDERSON u never understand that kid

You're 70? Congrats! I'm turning 70 in a few weeks and hope to continue with good health as yours. I agree no time to retire, Family ,friends and purpose will keep us young!

Hey Michael! Your storytelling ability is impeccable. You're a library of lessons and morals. I appreciate your commitment to your fans and to yourself. Much love to you and your family. P.S. Once Sammy said that you spent only 40 months in the can, I knew he was speaking half-truths and bullshitting just to make himself feel good. ❤️

@raygordonteacheschess5501

2 жыл бұрын

The 1980s in NYC lent themselves to some of the most amazing stories ever told. I lost my virginity to a stood-up $2,500 a night hooker the night Gary Hart lost the New York primary.

@andrewpestotnik5495

Жыл бұрын

Watch it Chrissy

It was tough watching the interviews with Sammy, I can imagine it brought back many unpleasant memories of that lifestyle. You definitely made the right decision by walking away from that life.

@raygordonteacheschess5501

2 жыл бұрын

Guys like Mr. Franzese don't thrive without guys like Mr. Gravano. Each seems to wish they didn't need the other but they did.

@gemguy6812

2 жыл бұрын

@@raygordonteacheschess5501 Mike isnt in the life anymore, yet is still called Mr. - very cool. I'll just call him brother.

@jaysantana3078

Жыл бұрын

@@gemguy6812 na give the man respect he not your brother call em mr

@csn_golf

Жыл бұрын

@@jaysantana3078 I think he meant it in like the church way.

I went to HS on Long Island & I'm still close with Michael Franzese cousins..then later on worked security in many mobbed up nightclubs & strip joints..including the club Franzese mentioned he owned Les Jardins..& the well known Channel 80 ..I worked there from 1986-88..& I met or at least saw in passing every major mob figure from that era there.. I also grew up & currently live in Greenpoint Brooklyn..a couple blocks away from Sonny Franzese moms house..& my grandmother had her wake in the same funeral home that Sonny's mother had hers.. Small world. .

@mattchimpy

2 жыл бұрын

I bet the chin wasn’t there ;)

@milkymilk177

2 жыл бұрын

Any good/interesting stories ?

@issacchrome8444

2 жыл бұрын

Which cousins

@jamesmalcolm6976

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, cool stuff 😎

Great and illuminating, thank you Michael. Deepest support and sympathy to your family. Your talks are like hearing fire, impressive. Much to learn from. God bless you.

@robbyrobinson4500

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are talking sympathy for his sister who passed, or mother, the ready of his family are the worst of the worst. Proven killers over the Almighty buck

@ericsanchez6263

2 жыл бұрын

Love his wisdom. Micheal deeply reminds me of my grandfather (1922-2011).

@earthwater9964

2 жыл бұрын

Robby, YOU are to be his family. Read the God's word already. NT

@kevind26

2 жыл бұрын

@@robbyrobinson4500 I think they're referring to his children and wife who have nothing to do with his past antics

@robbyrobinson4500

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevind26 gotcha, guess I spoke outta context. Sorry

Love watching this man’s videos. Mad respect to him for getting out of the life and being able to tell his tale without fear of death

Michael is extremely inspiring. He always makes the best videos and the production is incredible.

Much of the conflict with others is based on jealousy. Michael obviously worked and continues to work hard. The reason for success! Thanks!

@raygordonteacheschess5501

2 жыл бұрын

I think they play up old beefs on YT that they used to just shoot the breeze with back in the day and amplify it for entertainment purposes. They know we expect to see it and it's cool.

You're such an amazing story teller mike. I tip my hat off to you brother

@balancedactguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese I like the fact that the "stories" you tell are REAL...NOT like GIANNI RUSSO.....LOL!

@QuantumGamingUploads

2 жыл бұрын

@@balancedactguy Gianni Russo met the Pope and he baptised the pope with the water he collected from the garden of Eden. He really is Adam disguising as Gianni Russo.

@balancedactguy

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuantumGamingUploads LOL! I KNEW IT!...I KNEW IT!,..You just Verified my Suspicion!! Just between you and me I heard he messed around with EVE too,..... and Cain and Abel bore an uncanny resemblance to Gianni!! Of course ANY MAN who messed around with Eve SURELY slept with Marilyn Monroe as he also claims! (You think Marilyn was actually Eve in disguise??...just wondering!!) LOL!

@Realest636

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese we need your daily workout plan, Mike. For a 70 year old man, (which I can’t believe), you’re in great shape. Health is wealth.

@maryanng6841

2 жыл бұрын

@@Realest636 - It's the strong Italian genes!

Great video. The guy has been through some stuff, and now he can reflect and share. What a blessing he came through it without any bitterness.

This doesn't pertain to this video specifically, but my boyfriend and I finished Mafia States of America and it was phenomenal!! We both thoroughly enjoyed the sit down with you and Sammy. Thank you for being honest about everything and I pray that God, the Almighty continues to use you for HIS glory!! May God Bless You sir!

Always a lesson to be learned with every video you put on Mr. Franzese

2021 I am like oh yeah a sit-down with Michael Franzese 1983: Oh Shit a sit-down with Micheal Franzese Love and respect you Michael

Michael , Love how you share everything. I really enjoy these. Hope you are well. God bless you and your family.

After listen to Mike I can draw similar parallels in my Infantry career. I started in the airborne infantry 11B at the age of 17 and I went on into the Marines and served in combat. Lots of aspects of the mob and his probationary/prospect time reminds me of a type of basic training. It's a hard life and were all killers. I have a lot of respect for this guy even more so on how he changed his life around and is doing good things and helping people. I really enjoy these podcasts. keep it up!

@sustainableinsanity

7 ай бұрын

Typically military guy is not intelligent but typical mob guy is

I'm amazed at how much energy Micheal has . He's right at needing so little sleep . Getting up at 5.30 6.am..being on the go until 3 am only getting about 3 hours sleep.

Just finished mafia states. I enjoyed it quite a bit. But the biggest take away for me personally was what Michael said in the last episode. "You are in life who you are accountable to" and that punched me in the guts. I'm gonna take that with me forever

Thanks for sharing this, Michael. Looks like It wasn't easy at all, even tougher than normal life. Wish you a happy holidays and stay healthy.

I really appreciate Michael’s honesty! And thanks for sharing your story 🙏🏽

This perfectly portrays the vast difference between you and Sammy's lifestyle. Michael: "How am I going to keep the family in balance and make $1M today." Sammy: "who do I hafta kill today"

@amelifehacks

10 ай бұрын

Michael would have made a good consigliere.

I think this is your best video yet. It must have taken an extreme amount of energy to do what you did. Maybe in the future you can teach us about good time management.

Micheal has a very engaging voice and I love the way he greets us all like we are old friends . It's heart warming .

Wow! What energy! A natural, incredibly intelligent, articulate speaker. A gift!

It's incredible. This man made money twice, once in his career as a mobster, and the second time when he recounts what happened. That's what it means to be a mobster.

Always enjoy Michael’s videos! I know I’ll learn something and get an honest, accurate recollection of his life!

I Love hear about your past ! Bravo to the Team for all the past pictures to tie it all in !! One of my best sit downs !!! Have a wonderful day!!🎉🎉🎉

I could listen to you and Sammy all day long.Your mood on your stories is always on a positive light in which anyone can listen to at all ages for entertainment and pure informative knowledge while listening to sammy on the other hand its always the In your face very Detailed Dark Gritty Violent stoies Entertaining for those with the right stomach for.I hope you dont run out of content Keep your stories coming I truly respect your great personality and aswell as sammy.great episode mike.

Merry Christmas to you, your family and friends from another Michael...here in Scotland. Your point on forgetting a past that we can't change as long as we learn from our mistakes is poignant. It's a daily struggle for me but you give hope when times are not so easy. Thank you

@c.c8752

2 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾

Awesome segment today Mr Franzese! Always look forward to Monday. You certainly give me something forward to watch on the start of the week. Stay well and be safe! Until next time!

Fantastic stories. You have such talent for articulating how things were, it’s almost an instant visual as if one was there witnessing it. Really really enjoy your channel as it’s quickly becoming my favorite.

Mikey Boyee I love your honesty! That life was crazy! Glad your here today to speak on the life of a Boss! Smart Man! Hang In Dar & Enjoy your Holidays with your loved ones! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼👊🏻

Hey Mike loving mafia states what a sit-down.great content.i really enjoyed it.worth every cent 👌⚡

Love it Michael. Always enjoy your stories.. Your a great listener and also a great talk. Much respect!

You keep going Michael. My father lived till 100 and the main reason (I believe) was that he kept busy! As the saying goes “The mind is a terrible thing to waste!”

Appreciate the insight Michael and the way in which you articulate the life you lived and the life in which i have only ever known through watching the usual suite of movies. As a father of two boys I was touched by your regret shared as a father yourself at the time, definite take away for me. Gained a subscriber and looking forward to more of your content

I really appreciate how cool calm and collective you are. In my opinion it shows great leadership. It’s no wonder why you have been successful in life. Family being first on the list.

I really loved this segment Michael, thanks , blessings to you and your family.

I like how you set the record straight with the stereotypes out there. It is educational because we all grew up knowing about the mob and to hear it from an actual ( former) “mobster” how things really were/are.

Good idea for a video Mike. Have always been interested in “a day in the life” Thanks!

I love these videos, very interesting and informative, especially for someone across the pond. Greetings from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

It’s great to watch you, cleaning the topics, people wanna know about your life. Thank you

Good stuff as always! Love the straightforwardness.

Fantastic video Michael, well worth doing it, really enjoyed it and found it very interesting 👍, always a pleasure watching your channel, best wishes from Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪.

@seanor3035

2 жыл бұрын

Me too🇮🇪

I enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you for this.

God has definitely been working with you, and your "Family"/Crew is growing exponentially! I've always been enthralled with the life. I listen. Thank you and God bless you.

Just found your channel. So great to get real accounts of the life. Your family is beautiful. May God continue to bless you and your family!!

Mr franzese lights up my evening when a notification comes up I'm stuck straight in till the finish a very inspiring person from these videos 👍

Hey Michael! I hope you have a great week! God Bless from The Bronx 💯👊🙏🇺🇸

Amazing insights and great life lessons. Thank you Michael.

Its great to be aboard, Michel

Hi Michael I really hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas..from Gary .Manchester. UK 🇬🇧

Good afternoon and thank you for this insight.

The surveillance footage just sends the production value through the roof. Beautiful. *chefs kiss*

Another great video Michael! Enjoy all your you tube vids, can't wait for more!

Thanks for this amazing video boss 💯

Mr franzese did like chewing gum in the 80ties. Every sequences in the intro you see it 😃

This is going to be good. I always comment before i watch because your content is just top tier quality Mikey!!! Love your videos, may God always keep you and your family safe. 🙏🙏🙏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Michael, God Bless You too! God did good with your life. You couldn’t be where you are now without going through your life as it happened. Your videos give me much encouragement and hope.

Your a amazing story teller Micheal!

Michael you soooo remind me of my Dad! He is 73 and looks like and has the health of someone 25-30 years younger then him. He started his own home inspection business in Florida about 6 years ago and is doing great and won’t slow down anytime soon! He has been a hustler his whole life and probably won’t stop till the Lord calls him home as you said. God bless and thank you for all you do 😊

You're videos are always inspiring. God bless you, your family, and your crew. 🙏

I love this Channel. Being a truck driver, this makes my day go by so much faster.

God's blessings Michael ❤️🕊️🙏 for you and your Crew.

You can't not love the attitude of this man....Been there. Seen it. Done it....And came out the other side unscathed.

Enjoy all your work. Ty.

this is hands down the best channel on youtube. thank you Michael!

Stay strong Michal you are a inspiration to a lot of us! Thanks brother!

I was able to relate a lot of this to my own life as a boring normie. Love your videos, thanks for all you do!

I pray I can I look as young as you when I turn 70. I always enjoy you and Sammy's channels. Both you and Sammy's channel provide a balance perspective to the Italian Mafia life. Thank you and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

This resonates with me so much. Different organizations, Different time, Different in so many ways,but exactly the same at the same time. Thank you for your introspection brother it's appreciated.

I could listen to you talk all day Skipper! Keep doing what you’re doing! You are helping a lot of people navigate this crazy life!

I would love too hear about sit downs you’ve been in !! If you remember! Those would be amazing !

Brilliant storytelling. Love watching you talk about your former life Michael.

Love these videos.

Michael .. some day - you’ll see just how many MANY people you’ve blessed far & wide - and you’ll just say “WOW” to yourself. Please keep up the great work. God bless you, your team, and your precious family 💎🙏 - one of your IC members

Wow, both a book and movie release based on your life. Exiting times and congratulations Michael. It is very inspiring to here how busy You choose to be in your life. Great discussion.

@philbrown1474

2 жыл бұрын

I’d like very much to see a new video that compares things of “the life” in the Mafia from The Godfather era to today’s world. Basics never change. Still have to have money, political connections, protection, etc. to run things. I would think. Great example is Las Vegas from the heyday from when it was controlled by the private entrepreneurs VS today’s corporate ownership. I can tell you that back then Old Vegas was exciting and glitzy and fun and today Vegas seems to be an amusement park. Lotta lights and bells and whistles. Nerve racking. The class of Old Vegas is gone. Used to be to get into a nice restaurant you had to dress appropriately. Today it seems like it’s just a money grab, and wear flip flops and cut offs - it’s fine. Class isn’t in the menu. So that’s just an example. I think there’s a real question asked about how income is generated VS how it was done in the early days leading up to the “computer age”. How do things work now as opposed to the Old Days? What has changed? What core issues will never change? I enjoy your videos very much.

@erniedraper8179

2 жыл бұрын

@@philbrown1474 good call I would like to see this aswel

Michael, sir you inspired me to want to do better in my businesses. Your talks and how you think is amazing. I’ve put your thinking in my business and i can say it works. You’re a smart man, It would be awesome to sit with you for an hour and just talk business. Anyone who does get a sit down with you is just a privilege. Anyways thank you Michael.

Another great video as always Mr.franzese 😊

There's no jumping ahead of people. You get what you're given, when you're given it. If Michael was earning well and running bits and pieces, that automatically puts him ahead of a 20 year veteran, who just kills and collects, even if that person is level headed and efficient. An earner and a leader will always "jump the queue" because they bring more value.

Hi Michael great video as always look forward to mondays nights for this I see your coming to the uk in may to june . Your first date i think is may 6th. I hope your in Glasgow that day as its my 40th birthday and would love to see you live thanks again fir the great content. Great crew ❤

i really appreciate your insite on this i am former military but i have an appreciation for those who lived a life that is not perfect but was able to turn it around i was a foster child so i get it being rough but stayed out of things that could cause me problems

Looking forward to watching this later Michael. Thanks and God bless

I grew up with a kid who someone told me was part of your crew on the Island .I was not allowed to hang out with him because I was a bad influence on him ,seems funny now. I have watched your stuff and you seem like a very different guy from the ones I knew who went into up in that "life" Having a father you try to follow into a trade who has been well liked and did well can be a trial but that was not a thing for me having a Dad you looked up and would help even if it would hurt you who would let you down big time that is a hurt that leaves a deep scar..Stay safe and healthy ..I enjoy these videos so far so good.

@rickymassey

2 жыл бұрын

I'm an example of a bad example

@jinisteffani8035

2 жыл бұрын

You grew up with a kid in the mafia and YOU WERE THE BAD INFLUENCE?.....funny

@josemtz2839

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Great, great videos you put out. Love listening to you. Wishing you a very long, peaceful and serene life for you and your family.

Few people carry themselves with as much class and respect as this man Kudos, love and respect always, Michael

@niamhryan9677

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I agree. The best.!!!!

God bless you Michael. Its so educational to listen to you!! Thank you!

God-bless you Michael and your family thank you for all the content and Merry Christmas

I love listening to his stories very entertaining and educational it made me realize the mob life isn’t all that like the glitz and glam I thought it was in my younger years. Honestly, he a great role model!

Getting a notification from Michael makes my life in lockdown really a lot better. Thank you and greetings from Vienna!

Excellent presentation! Thanks for your amazing tutorials and dedication.

Love your podcasts!!!

A guy like Michael could have risen to the top in the legit world in any profession he applied himself. Seems clear that the mob life is a million times harder and thus less profitable than just starting out and staying legit for a smart, articulate, ambitious guy like Michael.

@TonyDanza4Lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Reverse that order Chief. They get into crime BECAUSE it's easier than normal businesses and employment. They purposefully took the shortcut known as crime. Btw Mike is doing that now with his channel and bs Bible thumping. He's not even good at it he says the most basic of Christian phrases and euphemisms and the likes

@DylanDaneTarzan

7 ай бұрын

He was making 10's of millions a week, wym

I watched the Mafia States of America. I enjoyed it very much. I like the way you handled yourself. Sammy too. Sammy is a gentleman. He had a few moments there, but overall, you both carried it like gentleman. Peace.

This channel has by far the best intro music ever. Perfect way to start great content