After watching Mafia States, i have MUCH more respect for Michael and the way he carries himself. As much as i enjoy Sammy's stories, he's not coming away from this thing looking so good, IMHO. Both men were All-Star Mob guys, but lets be real, Michael could have been a Doctor, a Lawyer, a Politician whatever he wanted to be. Sammy could never be any of those things. Sammy is a life long Street Thug.

@kylosun

2 жыл бұрын

Michael is what a Mafioso is in my mind. It could be your neighbour. It could be your uncle. These guys don't stand out. They are gentleman who prima facie are like you and I but they have a deadly streak, and are highly intelligent which sadly, they use for bad rather than good.

@Winteramen

2 жыл бұрын

Was it worth the $40? Honest answer please

@AaronStark1993

2 жыл бұрын

Michael was definitely a product of his environment. If he grew up in a house where the dad was a lawyer or doctor he could have easily gone down those paths. Like he's said numerous times, he was in medical school and got involved in the mob strictly to help his dad get out of prison. He is not genetically a bad person, Sammy is. Like you said, he's nothing more than a street thug. Michael rose through the ranks because of intelligence and business acumen. Sammy rose through the ranks by doing the dirty work.

@xrovyn

2 жыл бұрын

What i find abit cringey is sammy constantly trying to talk down to michael for not being as "street" as him. I'd take it as a compliment. Also belittled michael like he doesnt know about the mafia, when he was born into it when sammy wasnt.

@mytrashguypa

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese sammy act like that stuff got a statute of limitations. Even in Christ some things you dont share i was saved in prison, i share my testimony. But you cant share everything.

Sammy: "Did you ever kill someone?" Michael: "Yes" Sammy: "Alright FBI, we got him!🤝🏻"

@cgoins1993

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not how it works

@ArtmanNexus

2 жыл бұрын

@@cgoins1993 I think it's a joke?

@americangangster1911

2 жыл бұрын

@@cgoins1993 Wooosh

@-Mohog

2 жыл бұрын

@@cgoins1993 No it doesn't indeed as they'd still need actual hard evidence, but they would open a case against him without a doubt, which would mean a lot of trouble for him and if found guilty he'd be back in prison for a long time. Only a complete idiot would confess killing someone, unless they couldn't be prosecuted anymore, like Sammy. That's why he can talk about it. Otherwise he wouldn't be able to talk about it either.

@PhatBoyzClub

2 жыл бұрын

@@-Mohog technically they may already have circumstantial evidence in a locker and they just need a confession, remember the law never rests you can bet that he is still on their list just like his father was and one bad move its over.

He was a Capo. He rose up through the ranks. He either ordered hits or did a couple himself. It comes with the job. He doesn't have to say anything, and he shouldn't. Why people keep asking him about that just baffles me. When you live that life, you are fully committed to it, and you MUST follow the chain. It is what it is.

@TonyDanza4Lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

It baffles me that Michael is saying yeah I killed tons of peeps but can't say it, it's like at that point just say yes lol they either have evidence or they don't. They aren't asking him to recount the tale and tell who he killed, just if he killed

@AD-ui6sk

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyDanza4Lyfe alright there officer

@americangangster1911

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyDanza4Lyfe He doesn't want to say yes because Sammy will try to pry more information out of him. He also has people that look up to him and he doesn't want people looking at him as a murderer or asking him about it. He answers the question the best way possible.

@nightrider9999

2 жыл бұрын

@@americangangster1911 Facts and plus the feds are obviously watching this.

@mrglowinthedark498

2 жыл бұрын

Why would you admit it when there's no statute of limitations on murder, not to mention if you look at his Wikipedia he was a suspect in a murder case in 78 as a driver, him saying yes to murdering people is not only bad for his image but is legally retarded.

A man who did what he did out of duty doesn’t brag about it. A man who enjoys the notoriety of being a tough guy talks about everything he did. I think we know who is who here.

@Phillyman67

2 жыл бұрын

well said.

@GoGetYourShinebox

2 жыл бұрын

It’s obvious Sammy is full of himself, I knew that from his first interview when he was out. He takes pride in being a notorious tough guy. Also it’s obvious he had a big appetite for women and reputation helps in that regard especially a tough guy rep

@stevesmith8933

2 жыл бұрын

Yea I think we've all seen enough documentaries etc to know that if ur a made guy, you've had to commit a murder or be part of a murder, doesn't make me respect Michael anymore, his business brain and how he handles himself In general is what I respect

@kimberlysmith3628

2 жыл бұрын

@@GoGetYourShinebox His daughter Karen is worse. She loves to brag about her dad and the mob life.

@rollingthunder8223

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlysmith3628 mike brags about it also just in a different way

Michael carries himself with dignity and as a man. He doesnt need to prove anything and he shows it. Sammy is all about proving he was a tough guy. Thats it.

@-Mohog

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. He has like a childlike need to prove everyone how tough and capable he was and how big he was in that life and sort of brag about what he did. Michael doesn't seem to have same kind of a need. At least not nearly as much as Sammy does.

@mikecancilla4546

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Sammy seems like a little crybaby when he’s called a rat but that’s exactly what he is

@dzumba9897

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a killer no matter how you look at it

@RalphHund

10 ай бұрын

​@@-MohogSammy Gravano: Napoleon complex + childish

@AlphaQHard

7 ай бұрын

Sammy is a short guy, thats why. He’s like 5’4, guys like that always need to prove how tough they are because they dont look tough at all, but they dont realize its off-putting and tiring for the people around them.

You can tell Michael has done heavy shit and it disturbes him. Anytime anyone mentions the violence of the life around him you can see him cringe and you don't get reactions like that unless you are reliving things from your past you don't want to

@Tylergaming_123

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you think he kinda puts that question off when he gets asked has he killed someone . Of course he has

@saqwyp

2 жыл бұрын

Thats how you become a "made man" you got to kill someone

@americangangster1911

2 жыл бұрын

He also mentioned that he didn't have immunity, he can't talk about murders.

@bazjr86

2 жыл бұрын

Sammy is bitter he had to leave the mafia

@deepg7084

2 жыл бұрын

@@americangangster1911 Yes, and murder has no statute of limitations.

Michael knows that loose lips sinks ships. His father taught him well !

@brianmccarthy5557

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty obvious difference between the two. Michael confessed his own involvement but implicated nobody else and went to prison for eight years, much of it in solitary confinement. When he came out he left the criminal life forever. Sammy got caught and informed on all of his friends and associates to get out from under 38+ murders (putting him in the serial killer category), then went into witness protection free as a well protected bird. Not content he went on to more drug dealing and violence, got caught and only then went to prison. Since release he's presumably left crime, if only because he's so old as to make it difficult. He's also out of touch with the life because nobody smart would ever trust him. Definitely not reformed, just presumably inactive. I assume some people in the criminal justice system still keep an eye on him anyway just in case. I'd do honest business with Michael but never with Sammy.

@Snorky_88

2 жыл бұрын

I believe He never killed anyone. He didn't need to and if u watch mafia states sammy perfectly explains why franseze wouldn't need to being his high status and his father. He works in innuendo just like sammy said. Could he have possibly killed someone? Yes there's allways a chance but word spreads in that life and before and after your made everyone knows your buisness and if you put in work its how they elevate people in that life. If nobody knew about anyone putting in work how the hell could u trust anyone?? And you mean to tell me after all these years nobodies talked if michael killed someone? Obviously it would have been an order handed down and another party would know and would have definitely talked by now. If Michael did do it its a very very small chance. Him neither confirming or denying let's him play both bases. Michael is an extremely good communicator and he knows just the right thing to say. I really Michael but this is the unbiased truth I feel if you have any common sense and good amount of knowledge of mobster history.

Mr Franzese, I admire the way you handle yourself. You are reserved, you listen when someone else speaks, you talk without using inappropriate language. I enjoy watching your podcasts. Mr Gravano is something of a loose cannon. I get it, he’s trying to portray an image. I find a lot of what he says is embellished. That’s who he is. He believes in his truth. You may have both been made guys, but you two are very different. Again, I admire who you have become in life.

@Kevin-vh9dl

2 жыл бұрын

His truth? Or an opinion.... and when someone says "my truth" usually a lie.... like Juicy Smolley.. that French actor.

@Frogingscope

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not for us to judge or pick sides

@troymarkee955

2 жыл бұрын

Most of all the Mafia are examples of Sammy not the other guy study the history

@Inflamed-with-Rage

2 жыл бұрын

Portraying an image? I can agree with what was said about Michael. Very well spoken. But they both lived different lives. Sammy isn't portraying anyone. That's who he is. It's how he lived growing up, to being in gangs then the mafia.

@Vinny-bb2tj

2 жыл бұрын

I just downloaded it for free online, it was great , and I saved $40 puck pat Davis

Mr. Franzese, thank you for being so brave to share this with us

I think Michael won the whole discussion. If there’s a winner here. Sammy is a different type of character, and his mind is in a different place. I still find Sammy fascinating, and I enjoy following this channel. I think he’s one of the great storytellers of our time. I’m grateful for what Sammy has contributed to the discussion, and entire documentation of mob history, as we know it. Very historical stuff.

@MohamadAli-yf7yw

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...cosa nostra is all about "talking"...but u can lie about your background n your history

Michael is very smart. He would never indite himself that would be dumb.

@cgoins1993

2 жыл бұрын

Admitting to murdering someone won’t result in an indictment. Especially if he doesn’t give a name. There has to be a actual evidence of a murder for someone to be charged with a crime. Simply answering the question with a “yes, but I won’t elaborate because I don’t want to be charged” would not result in a charge

@treydeuce8479

2 жыл бұрын

@@cgoins1993 but why open yourself up to being investigated? Lol we are so entrenched in this social media era that ppl believe that if its not said/shown on social media than it didnt happen

@Synthetic-Rabbit

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he knows what he's doing. There's no statute of limitations on murder and Mike ain't going back to jail. Honestly, to me I don't really give a shit... if he didn't murder anyone I would even admire him more so.

@TonyDanza4Lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

@@cgoins1993 exactly, which is why I don't understand why he can't man up and just say yes instead of some long winded blowhard response that is him saying yes to the question without using the exact words. Nobody is asking for names and details, just if he did it. He's annoying in that way, and btw nobody just joins the mafia like he claims he did. He had to have been preparing and considering it for years. No way he woke up one day and was like fuck this dorm time to kill and Rob other Italians. Like get real that's not how humans operate

@americangangster1911

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyDanza4Lyfe Why do you want to hear him say it so bad? Are you going to idolize him even more if he says he killed someone?

Michael is current and real, his past is exactly that! Whatever he did or didn’t do, made him the man he is today! He doesn’t need to brag and make his ego big! Sammy isn’t current and only has his past to talk about. Respect to Michael Franzese for the man he has become and for the people he helps day in day out 👍👏👍

@Vinny-bb2tj

2 жыл бұрын

I just downloaded it for free online, it was great , and I saved $40 puck pat Davis

@AllNikoNoLai

2 жыл бұрын

Eh. I disagree. The past is easier to empirically verify, and Sammy had more valid points. Mr. Franzese is basically pleading the fifth all interview, instead of talking about the present. I don’t think he killed anybody, and it’s more Likely he was responsible for more names. Either he has a selfish reputation to maintain in the present, or a utilitarian reputation to maintain. Maybe both. We’ll never know.

@dazzagriffiths9722

2 жыл бұрын

@@AllNikoNoLai As Michael consistently states, he hasn’t got immunity, so “pleading the fifth” in an interview that could be watched by anyone, is Michael protecting himself and his family, you can’t verify the past if you have no facts, no witnesses or no admissions! Sammy has been proved on many occasions he likes to brag about his past, although again, no one can prove otherwise. There’s much more to worry today than an answered question from years ago! 👍

@AllNikoNoLai

2 жыл бұрын

Dazza Griffiths True. I guess this just sadly leaves me interested in neither of these individuals lmao.

@AllNikoNoLai

2 жыл бұрын

Dazza Griffiths basically my complaint is not the Fact that pleading the fifth isn’t justified. Who cares if it is or isn’t. It’s just a predictably clickbait interview because the question will never be answered no many how many times the question is asked or by whom, lmao.

What did Patrick or any other guy expect Michael to answer? Say "Yep I killed this guy and that guy, here are their names, now arrest me"

We all know the answer is yes. Obviously, Michael does not want to officialy label himself as a murderer.

@denistuohy2535

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It’s easy to draw the conclusion he did. He leaves it ambiguous but it’s clear the way he’s pointing too.

@jamesketchum5047

2 жыл бұрын

he says yes without saying yes and he knows how to dance around the question

@TonyDanza4Lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Dudes answer is a long form version of yes that puts MORE of a spotlight on him. Idk if he was gonna be in jail he'd already be there. They aren't linking him to 30-40 year old mafia murders. It's pointless and a waste of time and money

@MrAmhara

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Michael killed anyone. Not by his own hands. Sammy was trying to make a point. Killing someone is normally a prerequisite to becoming a made man. You don't become a made man without your deeds being taken into account. So Michael obviously is being accused of being made without killing anyone. There is a reason this subject gets brought up. It's also unlikely Michael killed anyone personally as a Capo as well. Generally the administration ( bosses, capo) delegate murder to lower ranking members. Michael is being accused of never earning the right to be made but was made because of respect to his father.

@americangangster1911

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyDanza4Lyfe He's just not admitting to murders with no immunity and he's not proud of what he did. We know you would love to blab to the whole world that you're a murderer but he's not that kind of guy.

Praying for you Mike! I can tell you had a very heavy heart there at the beginning.

Sammy always sounds like he's proud of being a street thug, which is extremely weird for a 70 year old man if you ask me.

@megajonnyboii

2 жыл бұрын

The dude was basically a celebrity in his day, its not odd at all considering how much work he put in and the ranks he rose to in the Italian Mafia. I would say its his reality through and through and is probably still living in some type of fear to this day, he has every right to be proud that he made it out alive

@wolf7el356

2 жыл бұрын

Because he's a simple minded brute, if you took his gun away from him he couldn't think his way out of a wet paper bag...

@captainobvious5993

2 жыл бұрын

@@wolf7el356 your grossly underestimating a guy who was involved in at least 19 murders and that's why you wind up in the back of a trunk

@jasonbari5997

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not weird at all usually older men that are like that were way worse when they were younger!

@GoGetYourShinebox

2 жыл бұрын

His mental state is the same because he was locked up lol and he must’ve loved his life back then so he clings onto his rep

Sammy shot an innocent 16 year old without permission then ratted on 64 members. Michael is a class act.

@rollingthunder8223

2 жыл бұрын

And do you know the crimes of Michael

@FEWGEE1

2 жыл бұрын

@@rollingthunder8223 he's a better man than Sammy, that's for sure.

@rollingthunder8223

2 жыл бұрын

@@FEWGEE1 how do you know base on what he shows you on KZread

@FEWGEE1

2 жыл бұрын

@@rollingthunder8223 it's glaringly obvious when you watch and listen to them talk. Sammy behaves like a testosterone fuelled teenage street thug, who's trying to prove something, and is delusional and in total denial, to the point that he still believes he's a "true cosa nostra." He has a rabid case of little man syndrome/Napoleon complex. He shoots first, asks questions later. Whereas Michael behaves like a calm older man, who regrets the mistakes of his past, and feels he has absolutely nothing to prove. He gives the impression that violence was always a last resort for him. I know which one of them I'd rather have dealt with back in the 1980's.

@jarkinmalarkin

2 жыл бұрын

@@rollingthunder8223 did you just listen too sammy people know, agents know, bosses know, so it's not just you tube. There's no proof at all he's killed a kid or put anyone in jail. That's the facts. I'm sure people would say these days if he did anything as Ill moral as what Sammy did

It’s not often in life that you get a chance to listen to conversations like this.

This is extremely interesting! I'm nervous just watching this clip on my phone. I can feel the grit, tension, realism and respect coming from this sit down. This is something Hollywood wishes they could replicate.

@LarryFleetwood8675

2 жыл бұрын

The only thing Hollywood these days can replicate, is the sequel...

@trevmac8362

2 жыл бұрын

me too , i am waiting for someone to pull a gun out or something

Good lord people stop asking him this question. He was in the mafia he did what he had to do at the time. Leave the man alone he's obviously uncomfortable talking about it look at his face. Now that he's saved its probably his biggest shame in life. No one would want to talk about it.

@Pauldjreadman

2 жыл бұрын

They won’t.

@theportugueselegend

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The answer is evident so why bother him with that? Mr. Franzese can talk about so many more things than that with us and people are still fascinated with murder

@tommyboyindy1157

2 жыл бұрын

Besides, he has no immunity and there’s no statute of limitations for murder. He can’t answer the question if the answer is yes. The fact he doesn’t say “no” pretty much tells you he has but doesn’t want to incriminate himself.

@deadmanwalking1930

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, this question bugs me. It is always asked. He was a made guy in the mafia, of course he killed at least 1 person. He's not that guy now, move on......

@TonyDanza4Lyfe

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad for the guys he shot. If only they could feel shame and appear on millions of screens lol fuck Michael dude is a master BS artist. It's so clear with how he talks how full of shit he is. I don't mean full of shit as in he didn't do stuff, I mean full of shit in that he's this great intellectual who dropped out of med school to help his dad. Ask yourself: does someone with that much potential just give it up instantly to go and kill people? No they would rightfully say fuck that.

On those things that the statute of limitations are not up, one should never speak of those things. You know who you are and what you've done. To the shrewed everything is shrewed. In this situation even if Michael admitted to wacking someone most likely it will not be good enough for the haters, after that they will say who was it. Requesting additional details. It will never be enough they are going to want more and more. Michael is redeeming the time and he doesn't need to confess his sins to the whole city to do it. Great response Michael. If God is for you who can be against you.

This series is absolutely riveting. The tension is through the charts! Big respect to you all!

I'd absolutely love to hear Michael weigh in on the life north of the border with the families in Toronto and Hamilton, lots of action up here right now and I suspect he'd have some good insight

@TraddyyCatholic

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the Musitanos

@doscassette871

2 жыл бұрын

@@TraddyyCatholic good last name

@TraddyyCatholic

2 жыл бұрын

@@doscassette871 indeed

@americangangster1911

2 жыл бұрын

Just a bunch of Canadians playing Godfather, the real mafia is dead, now it's just a bunch of goombahs living a cliche.

@TraddyyCatholic

2 жыл бұрын

@@americangangster1911 Clearly you don't know what your talking about

Absolutely fantastic stuff Michael, very informative and very enjoyable, to say the least.

Great sit down also great response to when he asked you have you ever killed anyone.

Michael is not obligated to tell anyone whether he has killed or not, Let it stand between him and God.

@sethevans7587

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that!

@jaystat6545

2 жыл бұрын

Surely closure for any loved ones is worthless..... Tssss

Sammy seems obsessed with making Michael confess to things. He's a snake. I wouldn't surprise if he ends up as state witness soon.

@stayhungry1503

2 жыл бұрын

you know what they say. once a state witness, always a state witness.

@Zapo474

2 жыл бұрын

Sammy is pissed off bcus mike is full of shit.

@UnexpectedWonder

2 жыл бұрын

Naw...He's talking about Validity and vetting.

Michael has no immunity that's real talk Sammy the bull can't say that.

Michael without glorifying your past, I can say that the way how you carry yourself how educated you are after all that shit that happened to you, is just amazing and one of a kind! Love from Hungary🤝

Definitely agree with MJF that stuff doesn't need to be talked about and repeated. But Sammy did make a good point about the Donnie Brasco fiasco- your boss and the people who make the decision to make you should know your work

@Alloyd876

2 жыл бұрын

And they did. Sammy knows Michael put in work but also knows Michael wasn't n enforcer but rather a racketeer

@tr5947

2 жыл бұрын

@jmezi404 As Michael says, Junior Persico was no fool, and neither was Andrew Russo or Tom DiBella.

@glennferguson4041

2 жыл бұрын

Trust me, someone "vouched" for Donnie Brasco.

@-Mohog

2 жыл бұрын

@@tr5947 Indeed and those guys were some of the toughest and well respected old school gangsters, which also tells something. Also likely very smart guys, as none of them got killed violently in that life and one is still alive and still in the mob as well. Although got recently arrested as we know, so probably ends up in prison for the rest of his life. So not THAT smart you could say, but still.

@mikeoakley6783

2 жыл бұрын

Maxwell jacob Friedman

Been really enjoying mafia states of America great job Michael

@thedaily30

2 жыл бұрын

How are you able to watch it? I thought it wasn’t released yet?

@jsp5407

2 жыл бұрын

How did u watch it? Is it out yet ?

@thegirafflewaffle1888

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedaily30 it’s 40 bucks

@thegirafflewaffle1888

2 жыл бұрын

@@jsp5407 it’s on the website it’s 40 bucks

@thedaily30

2 жыл бұрын

@@thegirafflewaffle1888 yup just found it. Thank you 🙏

Michael doesn't need. Permission slip from anyone he uses his own mind ! We respect that ! Thank you

Sammy is carrying around a lot of bitterness in his life. He was somebody at one time, but now all he has is his past. Michael has a better life now than he had then.

@erwinsmit440

2 жыл бұрын

Right. That's why Gravano attacks & insults Franzese all the time. Most recent he is fixated on Michael being adopted. While Franzese never insults or uses bad language. Their difference in IQ & social skills is remarkable.

@justanobody1288

2 жыл бұрын

Now he's an average nobody. He gets to live the rest of his life like a schnook.

@LewisSkeeter

2 жыл бұрын

The hate and bile ooze out of Sammy. He can tell an entertaining story, but he's a nasty bit of work.

How Sammy questioned Michael about murders and crimes makes me think he's still cooperating?

@iAintSayDat

2 жыл бұрын

Literally my first thought

@seemenowagentx1112

2 жыл бұрын

It's called omerta-- and oath of silence-- he stated it up front

@xavierjames8085

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo exactly if I was mike I wouldn’t tell sammy if I did anyway ! N again I like sammy a lot but he doesn’t know everything especially what happens in another family , he may have heard rumors but again that’s doesn’t mean he knew what you know

@a.a.3699

2 жыл бұрын

For all this ideal about omertà, and staying quiet, Sammy talks a lot about what guys on the street say and know about who did what. If you all stayed quiet nobody would know anything! This is why you all went down! They all spent more time gossiping than they did running their business.

@TheJackjack

2 жыл бұрын

@@a.a.3699 Exactly the talk a lot Mafia I can understand the guys from the 40s and 50s and 60s but by the late 70s and 80s you should have known what was up

Leave him alone. What the f do you care whether he clipped someone or not.

As a guy born and raised in south Brooklyn, you should leave the past in the past, what is done is done. Show you have really changed and move on with your life.

@richmonroe203

2 жыл бұрын

Most intelligent post here.

Michael handles himself like there's always a bug listening, very wise.

@ansubchaudry2348

Ай бұрын

Yes because they are the Italian mafia and nowhere near as dangerous as the Sinaloa Cartel for example. Cartel members can openly threaten with death because they are extremely fucking dangerous and don't take shit from anyone including police, judges. DAs, criminal defense lawyers and even politicians at times. They have the CIA on payroll and yes they do kill them if they have too but the news will never cover that and they don't. Fucking with a cartel will have multiple criminal groups come after you including the Italian mafia. Cartels are way above and beyond dangerous than any Italian mafia group and the mob is dependent on cartels completely. You think it's hard for them to kill even a famous politician? LOL So many Mexican cartel members are very very poor including their family. They will tell one of their poor members to do the killing and they will take care of their family for life which they do deliver on the promise. If they refuse, they tell them that they will kill them and also come after their family for not doing the killing. So think about it, you think Donald Trump is really safe? lol he is not.... Sounds far fetched? Fine.... You can believe what you want... Just remember that Trump's name is being used for a casino because we can fucking touch him whether the secret service likes it or not. lol Who the Fuck is Pierce Cohalan to me? Who the fuck is Gregg Hayim to me? They are fucking less than ants to me... And mark my fucking words - THEY WILL FUCKING DIE A HORRIBLE FUCKING DEATH FOR WHAT THEY DID TO ME! Okay? Better you fuck off unless you want your family dead too. Don't get involved in beef that has nothing to do with you unless you want to die as well. If I can acquire Trump brand name for a casino, what makes you believe that I can't remove the Cohalan name off the courthouse and have it re-named to my last name: Chaudry ? lol fuck you.... hahahah I told you Gregg Hayim would go broke right.... multiple stores gone... Only two more to go until he will probably kill himself.

"The loudest man in the room is the weakest man in the room" - American Gangster -

@AdonisTurner1992

2 жыл бұрын

Love that movie

This is really good stuff. For the longest time so many people in the general public, including myself, have always wanted to understand how the Italian organized crime families operated and what their lives were really like on a day to day basis. You guys are finally making that possible now, and I think a lot of people are glad to be able to learn more about it all.

it’s so weird seeing a peek into what michael was like back in the life. as in how he acted. he’s always very intense but so calm. which is terrifying

Perfect position for Michael, even if he didn't, the intrigue says he did so he's golden either way, love these Mike!

Michael conducts himself with much more class. He is a very intelligent man with a smarts for business. I have much respect for him

MSOA was absolutely fantastic! An intriguing sit down! I watch both of these men’s podcasts, but this was a whole other level!! I learned a lot! As always, Michael is a man’s man, a class act! I have so much respect for him! Michael is direct, yet intellectually classy in his conduct! I am in leadership role and Michael’s knowledge can teach us all so much ~ not just the mafia “ stuff” alone! If you watch Michael, he also knows when to concede in a stand up way!! You sir, are intelligent, yet know when to let the other win when it is of benefit to you as well! This is an amazing skill in negotiations! Best channel on KZread right here!!! Cheers! 🤍🙏🏻🥰💫🤍🙏🏻

Sammy uses Donny Brasco/Joe Pistone as an example of what can happen when someone isn't vetted. Trouble is, he was never made by the Bonnano family. He was an associate and was proposed but he was never made like Michael Franzese was.

@Author.Noelle.Alexandria

2 жыл бұрын

The initial vetting should be proposing someone.

That's Furio in the background providing muscle!

@TheSkaterkid777

2 жыл бұрын

Give me 1000 dollars

@John_C.Sanchez

2 жыл бұрын

🎶Up in da club🎶

@stayhungry1503

2 жыл бұрын

@@John_C.Sanchez hahaha

Michael, the best thing you can do is partner up with Sammy, and sell the Mafia States of America video in full on each of your individual websites for $3.99. Whatever each of you clear from sales belongs to you, don’t kick anything back to Patrick other than a note that says “don’t get involved with gangsters.”

@amarugee808

2 жыл бұрын

They dont have to this Patrick Put a Million Dollars in" this Thing Patrick did it because of His Passion for this Thing

@Winteramen

2 жыл бұрын

Johnny Jacuzzi would say something like that for sure

@dondyablo1045

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps johnny was in the jacuzzi smoking pot when he was saying this .Lmao

@johnnyjacuzzi7498

2 жыл бұрын

@@dondyablo1045 No but I’ll be honest that sounds like a pretty great time.

@Woudo010

2 жыл бұрын

Patrick Bet David is the biggest mobster out of the three anyway.

Hello mick god bless, 🙌 I'm a new subscriber from the west of Ireland, always had an interest in the life , watched just about every documentary there is out there and I have to say this channel is after taking me away ,I binged for the last 3 days on all your videos , insightful, bursting with charisma and information ,and better than that even is they way you tell the stories, we have a long long tradition in ireland mick with storytelling, there was one in every village, that was old irish entertainment when people had nothing,and a story teller was called a "seanchaí" pernounced "shan a key" and you are one of them,it's a great thing to be called, im cleaning the house all day with you in the background chatting away , fantastic keep up the good work and thank you very much im a big fan and will remain so ) slan go foil a chara ))

Excellent interview Michael. I have to say I get tired of people asking you this question. It is no one's business. It is between you and God and since you are saved, even if you did, it's under the blood of Jesus and forgiven. Sammy brags about murder. There is a tremendous difference there.

I don't think Sammy was asked about Michael being inducted into the family, Sammy was just an associate at the time. Thanks for sharing Michael

Michael Franzese was 100% Cosa Nosta and still is !!!

I wish people would stop asking this question. I personally don't care to know the answer, but that's just me. I am more interested in the non-violent aspects of mob life and watching the mob movie reviews. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Michael. All the best to you.

I watched the full 10 episodes. I really enjoyed the ending especially when you guys shook hands 👌🏽

@MrTriniboy98

2 жыл бұрын

@Michêâl Franzesë•• nice try spam

@jossangeles4011

2 жыл бұрын

I cried at the end.

@MrTriniboy98

2 жыл бұрын

@@jossangeles4011 I had a tear in my eye too lol

I hope & pray Michael, whatever you may have done, that down the road, many decades from now, that God grants you eternal peace and happiness in Heaven. May God Bless you & your family.

Michael saved that series! If it wasnt for him i would be upset that i paid $40 to watch that. Sammy on his own tells great stories and makes great content but he treated this entire thing like a big d!ck contest between him and michael. There were times were he seemed like he would just say anything to disagree with michael and we didnt get good material from him. Michael didnt treat it like competition and made for great content.

Michael is a guy who is wise beyond his years may he continue have along beautiful life.

Asking Michael to make a hit would be like asking a Rocket Scientist to work at the McDonald’s drive through, his talents were better used to make $$$$$ for the family.

@user-ik5ze1sh7i

2 жыл бұрын

Not how it works but your point is correct, in that life there are rituals that date back to the old country, murder is a part of it everyone has to be willing to kill for the family period

Captivating. God bless you and your family and crew , Michael 🕊️❤️

Been a long time fan Michael and cannot wait for you to come over to the UK.

I watched it! Awesome production! I like you’s both so I’m not gonna sway to one corner or another. Respect you both and enjoy listening to you both. Hopefully you both can do more things together in he future.

@Drewski423

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese not a problem!

Mike never got pinched for murder and there's no limitations on something like that. I don't know why people keep asking him this because he's too smart to go back to jail.

@Shelbyj13

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. I do find it interesting that he won't say he didn't. That's usually a tell that he did. Doesn't matter to me either way, especially considering he was in the mod so you almost expect that he has killed at some point.

Michael had stated many times he had no immunity..but sammy does have immunity ..he knew, but grandpa got to look tougher out of the two right

I demand a My-fawtha-thon between Jackie Jr and Michael. I don't mean any disrespect.

Very good watch, and I think a good quality is you can see Michael has changed from those days (as much as we love to hear about those days). Its good to see how he turned himself around and got out of it, and is doing well.

Michael: “My name is Michael” Sammy: “Bullshit”

Unbelievable how a nice classy guy like Michael was in that life

I just love the ways he still casually uses mob terms. He walked out in the life, but the life never fully walked out on him.

I feel like we all know the real answer to this, do we need to keep asking the question?

Have a lot of respect for Michael he's done some crazy stuff and he respects the gravity of what he's done enough to leave it unsaid which I think is best

Im the 1st like here....today. Thats right Michael.....Sammy doesnt know what he did or didnt do!Just like Ive said on many of some of these lives I go on.....

Shout out to the Furio-looking guy in the white shirt behind Sammy who stays still as a rock the whole time. Somebody give that man a raise.

I just finished watching all 10 episodes. Such a powerful and amazing display of the human component of you two. Amazing.

Lesson is:Never get involved in mafia life! Its nasty, cruel, ruthless

To be honest, I watch yours and Sammy's KZread content. I tune in because I love listening to stories about the Mob. But I have to say that between the two of you. I like your stories better.

I wonder if these guys ever slipped the tongue when greeting each other with a kiss all the time 😝

Thank you Michael keep being you. Stay safe 🙏

That's your old life Michael, what you doing know is amazing, I don't care if or you did killed, that's your old life, you making loads of people happy know God bless you and your family

We have been fortunate enough to know what we know about Michael already. He's already told us so much that we are not entitled to the slightest. And for that we should be thankful. We should appreciate it. Don't always need more, we have developed a bad habit of that.

Michael kept it gangster

Literally just noticed there is a gut who is just chilling in the back 🤣🤣

Like Sammy, But Mr Franzese is way smarter.

Sammy what does it matter. Michael was obviously a good choice and you snitched on everyone so you were a bad choice. What is your argument about Michael????

Michael when you brought the bragging around 3:00 it struck a chord with sammy , because thats 100% true you never speak of these things , you just drive by the location and say right here lol

Joey Merlino K/D RATIO is really high in COD

Michael don't talk about anything related to if you murdered or not, remember you're the only one who will be hurt and it will just be enjoyment for them. All that matters is that you walk now with Jesus. God Bless you and your family and have a Merry Christmas.

Sammy takes pride in being a murderer and shames Michael that he might not be. Further, Sammy knows Michael killed at least one person, but continues to twist the knife trying to make Michael feel ashamed that Michael can't discuss it and that people might think he never killed anyone. You have to be pretty f***ing twisted to be a murderer and Sammy is simply demonstrating his twisted mind.

@RoseUnseen

2 жыл бұрын

yeah cus he know miachel a christian and stand up guy , but sammy knows come on he like a gossip girl of the mafia cant keep his mouth shut lol

@Rippel0000

2 жыл бұрын

He’s just mad that most people see him as a rat. Especially now that he has a bigger audiance. And not even in a insulting way. It’s just according to their rules of the “streets”, as they might call it.

@mastakilla7317

2 жыл бұрын

i think the point sammy is trying to make that michael is "just" a earner while he put in the work. Like a infantry soldier is put to higher regard as someone who works behind the lines.

@tommyboyindy1157

2 жыл бұрын

@@mastakilla7317 : killers in that life are a dime a dozen. Big earners are what the bosses look for, and are usually the guys who rise.

@user-id2eb4pj2w

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyboyindy1157 Exactly, any dipshit can go out and kill someone. But it takes a smart man like Michael to earn like he did

The Glomar response... "I can neither confirm nor deny". Sometimes the best response is no response and by neither confirming or denying he's not putting himself or his family in any jeopardy. Whether Michael did anything like that it's between him and God. Let people think what they want.

Those first lines from Micheal were intense...I felt that.

He made more money than any gangster ever. Who gives a fuck if he killed someone or not.

@stayhungry1503

2 жыл бұрын

"again about the money?" " yeah again about the money! so either name a price or get the fuck over it!"

@2121contreras

2 жыл бұрын

El chapo made way more money than both these guys combined.... facts

I have two thoughts... 1. I wasn't in the Mafia, but I grew up with guys who were. I have no doubt that a sufficiently skilled earner wouldn't be wasted on street level stuff. Whether that applies to Michael, I have no idea. 2. He's entering a "No Contest" plea. Leave it alone already.

We need a film. So many things we would love to hear and see.

Can't wait to watch this Mike. Just back from Dublin.. as we say in IRELAND 🇮🇪 keep er lite IRISH GUY😎🇮🇹🇮🇪Belfast.

@Robbiedehora

2 жыл бұрын

He will take the bait again 🤣🤣🤣.be careful now , he is john wicks cousin and speaks 4 language's ,including french spainish russian and german. So stay away from ,mimes, matadors, ballet dancers and oktoberfest. He's like kato ,"where will he spring from next".🤣🤣🤣🤣

@henrymagennis6518

2 жыл бұрын

@@Robbiedehora 😆 🤣 😂 silly Billy.

Sammy is the largest Canary, as soon as they handcuffed him he started singing out. The whole world knows that he sold Gotti to save his own skin.

@shezad-three60digital25

2 жыл бұрын

but Gotti tried to do the same to him , unfortunately someones gotta "win"

@stevemill8959

2 жыл бұрын

Sammy ratted on everyone not just gotti, Sammy ratted on his associates people that loved him and did nothing to him.

@tommyboyindy1157

2 жыл бұрын

@@shezad-three60digital25 : they both could have gone to trial and taken their chances. They didn’t have Sammy on tape talking about killing people. Sammy flipped purely to save himself. He took down a lot more people than Gotti and pretty much destroyed his whole family. Some Cosa Nosta.

@stayhungry1503

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyboyindy1157 plus he was part of an ecstasy ring after that. and drugs are a death sentence (or supposed to be) in cosa nostra.

@tommyboyindy1157

2 жыл бұрын

@@stayhungry1503 : plus, he got his whole family indicted by involving them in his ecstasy ring that was selling drugs to kids.

I find it hard 2 swallow that Sammy supposedly regrets the actions and crimes based on the salient facts of his criminal career. Salient facts that, now and for the past 30 years, he's generated his (scantily deserved) daily bread 🍞 from. Based upon his proclaimed (and in my opinion pontificated) violent crimes. He has no skills; no portfolio. Only a trumped up legend. Every single SQUAKING UTTERANCE from Sammy should be held in contempt!

Difficult question Mike--Got put in the hot seat.

Yes, next question please.

But thing is who is asking Sammy for his approval ? I just don’t get why he responded for Michael he does this a lot he gives explanations as if he was there with Michael through it all. Like he needs to dominate the conversation and take over. ITS MICHAELS STORY not yours Sammy. The self entitlement on this guy

@stayhungry1503

2 жыл бұрын

yeah its really weird, like when he was talking about the gas business he was talking about it as if he knew more about it than michael even if he has admitted himself to never being part of that. i would be so infuriated in that situation if i was michael.

Sammy has had and still has shame for the damage he did. He's so desperate to make Michael look like he's in the same boat.

@stayhungry1503

2 жыл бұрын

exactly. misery loves company.

Brilliant sti down

I wonder if there were any "made" earners-only right of the bat. Had to be something