I'm friends with a few of the remnants of one of the Boston families. I've been begging one of them to start a podcast or KZread channel because he tells the best stories with such charisma and energy... I still laugh out loud just thinking about them.

@AristotleSanchez1000

8 ай бұрын

What determines whether a mob outside of NYC or NYS composed of ITalians is recognized as part of the American Cosa Nostra? In other words at what point does a family like those in Boston or Providence become a recognized Cosa Nostra family.Especially if its composed of guys from other parts of Italy and not really initially associated with other recognized Cosa Nostra familes

@user-gf5he2fr7y

8 ай бұрын

..........WHAT ?..........@@AristotleSanchez1000

@NedKelly663

8 ай бұрын

@@AristotleSanchez1000the commission determines. Providence and Boston are the patriarca family

@tiagomota4734

8 ай бұрын

I bet he dosnt sell stuff better then Michael tho, this guy is like “we are not doing it for thr money” but hes promoting something every 2 seconds.. im so tired of watching people promotig stuff, i guess thats youtube…a bitch.

@Macumber773

8 ай бұрын

It's so true.... and disappointing. @@tiagomota4734

Providence actually has the highest Italian American population per capital of any American city, and Rhode Island has the highest percentage of any state in the union. Staten Island, NY has the highest percentage of Italian Americans for any county in America

@TaraConti

8 ай бұрын

Isn’t it Johnston that has the highest Italian population in the state?

@MindenKinios-mr6zr

8 ай бұрын

Yes

@TheCerebralDude

8 ай бұрын

@@TaraConti Are you talking percent of the total population of a city or the raw number?

@tomthon5756

8 ай бұрын

That’s why the mafia in Providence still exist.

@63002

8 ай бұрын

Nj does bro

I dont care what anyone says. I thought the sit down with you and Sammy was awesome. I was glued to it and watched both parts again back to back. Very informative, interesting and unique perspective and funny.

@davidduckett8063

8 ай бұрын

I fixed a nice dinner for me and my wife and we sat and watched it. Loved every bit of it. I’ve seen it probably three times now.

Michael - Great video. One of my forebears (my grandfather’s generation) was a Jewish mobster, who started out in Boston, went to Havana, and then returned when Castro took power. Our family hails from South Boston (only a handful of Jews in Southie) and I knew a few members of the Winter Hill gang. Years later, I got to know a woman, who grew up on the same street as one of the Patriaca family and she said that when she went to concerts with one of the family’s daughters (her classmate), they were always chaperoned by two YUGE “enforcers.” Sadly, I will miss your upcoming show in Providence, but I hope to see you live, while you are on tour. I have some great stories that have been passed down from my dad. Of course, I don’t know how much is true and how much is embellishment, but it gives a view to a world that no longer exists.

I grew up 5 minutes away from Federal Hill in Providence, , Rhode Island.. A little to young to know them personally but gres ul with some of the players kids in the area. Hearing stories about Patriarca, , Marapese , Ouimette , Tillinghast , DeLuca , " Cadillac " Frank Salame.. The " Coin O " Matic , o. Atwells Ave , in Federal Hill. Remember driving by it. I'm 43 yrs old. Still some GREAT food on the hill

@user-gf5he2fr7y

8 ай бұрын

.........Gerry Tillinghast was a real crazy sick Bastard, also a real mean nutcase as a kid in South Providence...He was about 16 when I first met him, when he shook my hand he looked at me like he wanted to kill me..... Thank God, my path took me in a successful honest direction...🙂❤👍

@quantumpotential7639

3 ай бұрын

Wow, 43. You got me by almost 40 years. I turn 4 in 3 months. So much to learn, too little time.

Michael, I started watching your channel just under a month ago and I can honestly say that you truly are an inspiration I can't speak for anyone else but for me you are. You're honest caring you don't glamourise what you did in the past but still are able to use your experiences to offer advice and impart your knowledge and wisdom, so again thank you listening to you has got me out of several low moods and for that I thank you, gonna buy your book soon and can't wait . Take care

Dear Michael. I have been catching up on everything because I haven’t been well for the last week or two. But ok now. I have already commented on Chris Part 2 and Sammy part 1. What I have learned about you during my catching up:) is even though you are as honest and as strong as all your Contemporaries! , you are a humble man with superior intellectual thought. But due to respect , and I’m sure Faith ! You remain humble. My compliments and bless you and your family. Dave

@ismarwinkelman5648

8 ай бұрын

Hi Dave, We do not know each other, but I as a fellow admirer of Michael's content and also him as a human being I am glad you are feeling better. Hopefully you will get well soon! Kind regards from the Netherlands 🇳🇱👌🏾

You are an American treasure Mr. Franzese. God bless.🙏🏾🙏🏻🪖🇺🇸✝️

@kevinthegrizzly5074

8 ай бұрын

@@RamsLakersDodgers What's so funny?

@kevinthegrizzly5074

8 ай бұрын

@@RamsLakersDodgers No funnier than you being a Biden fan.

Never ceases to amaze Michael. Keep doing what you are doing. God bless Hopefully I’ll see you at the show

I'm from Puerto Rico. My Wife Italian American. I love this videos. Not only this one. All of them. Love this channel. Hi from Puerto Rico.

@quantumpotential7639

3 ай бұрын

American is not an ethnicity like being an Italian or German. Unless you're Sam Walton or Mr McDonalds.

Another great video. Thank you for all the good content you put on youtube is always the first thing I watch whenever I see new stuff has been posted and am looking into hopefully coming to Cuba and thanks for posting the link for me on your last video. Hope I am able to come along on the trip god willing 🙏

"Table in the back " and you where both wonderful and great for entertainment and the nostalgic of a couple of old timers shooting the breeze! Thank you for your contributions to some fascinating American history!

Hi Michael thank you as usual for your input on what's going on in our country (USA). I started reading "Mafia Democracy" and it's an eye opener to say the least. I enjoy your platform extremely. I've said this before, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and growing up in the 60's, 70's & 80's does not compare to the tumultous craziness we have today. Take care and God Bless, Ciao!

Always a great message! Thank you

Thank you Michael, I'm a Boston guy so I've been waiting for a video like this.. 👌

I thought you and Sammie in the table in the back was fantastic. Would love to see another collaboration between you guys. Keep up the good work, love your channel!

Mark Twain said that if voting made a difference they wouldnt let us do it.

Don’t worry Mike, we know you’re the real deal. I love that I can trust what you say! It’s SO refreshing to deal with an honest person who doesn’t have an angle!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🕊️!!!

This was a good video. I believe that we touchdown on important topics. I agree with Michael Franzese. The word "Mafia" is a broad topic. Every race and culture has a "Mafia". The Mafia is all over the world. Each race and culture call the word "Mafia" different. For example; Hispanics call it Cartels. Asian's call it Traids, Tongs, SnakeHeads, and Yakuza's. Italian's call it La Cosa Nostra, Camorra, Ndrangheta, Società Foggiana, Sacra Corona Unita, Black Hand, and Stidda. The West Indian's call it Posse. British call it Firms. Eastern European's call it Bratva. The list goes on. It's still a serect society. Same thing different names. This goes out all over the world. Crime is everywhere. I alway's say " gangsters is all over the world". It doesn’t matter where you from, people just switch up the game.

@zroy9263

18 күн бұрын

I'm a middle-aged Haitian-American man originally from Flatbush, Brooklyn, during the 1970s through the 1990s, and as a result, I'm an organized crime historian of over forty years. I enjoyed reading your comments! You're correct in what you've said regarding organized crime factions around the world. The United States Of America 🇺🇸 was founded and built on gangsterism! It's available for everyone to read 📚. Keep up the good work.

Love and respect from a Cambodian -American 🇺🇸🇰🇭🤝

Thank you Michael always enjoy your videos. Blessings to you and your family.

I'm glad you enjoyed your time in our magnificent country. Michael there's a tonne of us in Australia that respect you, your journey and mostly your message. you're an intelligent and inspirational man, with common sense and a giving spirit. I wish all good things for you and all the people you love. you deserve blessing after blessing, as many as you send out to us online. thank you

@brentmiller5246

8 ай бұрын

Going to see him in aus for sure next time

Awesome ! I’m from Boston and I love to hear this video !! Thanks

I was born and raised in Boston still live there to this day. And I do have some family ties to some of what you're speaking on. It's always nice to hear other's perspective besides just what I've been told by family members. Because we all know as the years go by the same stories you've heard a 100 times have a tendency to change over the years when people reflect on them. So it's always nice to hear someone tell stories you are familiar with.

Hey my brother , this is my kind of mafia story sir and I appreciate your hard work you put into it and. Ay GOD bless you and your family sir 🙏🏾

I apreciate you and your channel. I apreciate the education and truths brought to us by you. Thankyou sir!!

Thank you Michael , I am from from Massachusetts and I really appreciate this video.

There is no better Italian neighborhood to visit than the North End of Boston. There's a certain vibe that you can feel in the air that takes you back to a better time.

@WhatsCookingTime

8 ай бұрын

Agree

@americanboy79

8 ай бұрын

Yup 💯

@megdonnelly8519

7 ай бұрын

There’s very little of the Italian north end in Boston now ..

@Robert01854

5 ай бұрын

@@megdonnelly8519It’s changed so much in the last 15-20 years. Same here in East Boston.

@simplekustomsbyeddiepapand1838

Ай бұрын

Yes sir not anymore times have changed big time !! Back in the day the best city in the world 🌎!!

Franzese's wine is going to be the best gift for Thanksgiving. Semper Fi. Maybe one day you can get to NC. I only follow a few youtube channels but this one i never miss a post

Excellent Mr. @MichaelFranzese ....thank you sir!

Love your videos and watched table in the back part 1 and part 2 great shows and refreshing the conversations full of common sense thank you god bless you and your family and god bless humanity world wide 🙏

Great content as always

Great stuff Mike!! Sault!! Enjoy thanks for the ride!!

Beautiful beautiful words spoken at the end 🙏🏼

Just got tickets to the event can't wait!

The old days of the mafia on federal hill in providence RI! A lot of history from those days .

Amazing show really felt those words. Respect

Hey Michael, could you do a video about the Smaldone Crime Family out of Denver/ Pueblo, Colorado by any chance? Thank you!

Thanks for this Michael

Hello from RI. Already have my tickets for Dec 30th. Looking forward to it.

Looking forward to your tour in London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Micheal ! See you soon brother ! Respect ! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Thank you for covering providence. My family came from Italy directly to providence, it has a cool history and it’s not covered a lot.

You shouldn't have to explain yourself to anyone Michael most of us know that you are genuine you are always going to get a few people who will try to pull you down but that is just because of them being jealous due to how successful you and Sammy have now become on social media platforms the last few years. Unfortunately that's the way it will always be. They dont like the fact that someone with a criminal past can turn their life around and become a big position influence on people. Personally love both of your content and some of the things you have said before have really helped me in life as I had a rough upbringing and got into a criminal lifestyle when I was younger and at one point came close to taking my own life due to addiction and depression but got through it. You dont realise how much of a positive impact you have had on my life and probably alot of others these last few years and I will be forever grateful for that so thanks and god bless you and your family. Please just ignore the haters and their jealousy

Hello Mr. Franzese enjoy your channel very much. I am familiar with your background in film import and distribution and I'm a lifelong fan and supporter of the great Italian horror films you released in the U.S.A.in the 1980s. I remember vividly the experience of anticipating and viewing films like Gates Of Hell aka City Of The Living Dead. It was a formative time in my life and your releases were a big part of that important period. Your releases remain treasured to me unto this day you better believe I own coptes of them in one format or another. Thank you for the attention today Mr.Franzese God Bless.

Hi! How are you? I love your historical videos🎥, and look forward to learning neat facts. I hope that you will study Montreal; I heard that it has an organised crime issue. Thanks😊

In Montreal we had the Rizzuto family...quite powerful and respected...but things worsened around 2013-2014 for them. Now it is said (according to police officers expert on organized crime) that its an alliance between leading figures from Hell's Angels, many mafia cells/families and heads of street gangs who runs the "show" in Montreal. Outside Montreal(Quebec) HA are kings and not really challenged.

@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech

8 ай бұрын

It's the same in all Canadian cities, wars aren't as common as the US as weapons are harder to obtain. LEO's aren't as afraid of upholding justice. All organized criminals work together in the end if they can make money. However, in today's society. Engaging in criminal rackets is not as lucrative as before. It's wiser to engage in legal ventures. You will always have a guilty conscience for being a force that is destructive towards society. The consequence is developing mental disorders that make you unstable and you cannot fit into society. Sure there's probably fast money to make on vices of the public. But in the end, you will never consider yourself the same status as someone who generated the same amount from a legal career. The happiness you get from yours will never match theirs. They have nothing to worry about and can feel good about their success without delusion. Besides, if you compare Canada to another country where there are more successful criminals, you will recognize you are part of the problem who will ruin the country. Mexico is a example of this, you wouldn't want to live there would you?

@robertscheinost179

7 ай бұрын

Over two million expats from Canada and the USA DO live there. No matter where you are, if you mind your own business and treat people with respect, you won't have any problems.@@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech

Michael I love your stories along with Sammy.I I grew up Chicago and know the"Patch" all too well. My uncle knew your Father as well as a whole lot of people from the old school. I loved him and his stories. He always warned me what would happen if if I ever " crossed the street"😊. I was more afraid of him dealing with me than anyone else. Anyway, who cares what people think and say about you or Sammy. Anyway, keep em coming and God bless. I know New York isn't Chicago, but everyone had business together.

It's so weird seeing this as a new video. I was just watching some mob videos about Providence and Boston this morning wondering if you have ever spoken about them.

Absolutely! Thank you for keeping it real! We all Americans need to stand up and take responsibility for are part! God Bless!

Great video Michael

Mr. Franzese I couldn't agree more about your words concerning our communities. You are right

As a Canadian fan and avid viewer of you Michael I’m excited to hear your wine will be coming to Canada soon. Can’t wait to try a bottle

Watching you and Sammy is great entertainment! Keep it going 😊

@adamirishconundrum851

8 ай бұрын

Sammy is a filthy stool pigeon and he murdered a child by shooting him in the back. RIP Alan Kaiser

Good video and I like the 2 part video with you and Sammy

Right on Michael!

The war is lost the treaty signed. The crazy government we have well said Mr. Franzese and thanks for the nod to your book I'll definitely consider reading it. The Gravano sit-down was definitely good and I hope a part 2 is released.

Hilarious how you clarified “dispose of them “ with “vote them out”!!!😅😅Just so there were no “misunderstandings “🤣🤣🤣!!

Michael Love listening to you and mob history. You are an honest American treasure. Dont let peoples comments upset you. Its ignorance to accuse you and Sammy of doing it for the money. I Loved hearing you both talk together. God Bless

This was a good episode.

Lets do a sit down and fully elaborate all the changes. Looking foward to this 100%

This is awesome! I live in Rhode Island, Definitely going. Can't wait

Excellent talk, fair, faith-based, and uplifting. 👍🏼🍷

Hey Mike. Great content as always. I believe that was a picture of Frankie Angiulo, not Jerry.

Michael I think you would be an amazing President!!! Thank you for the amazing information, true mob tales, and the kindness you share with everyone.. I love watching your show as it gives hope, and reminds me of my childhood. of watching late night gang movies as a kid. Love your show Man. Thank you.

@rfe8nn2

8 ай бұрын

With so much discontent with Government all he has to say is I suckered the Government out of tax money, which would have been wasted by the Government.

I met Gennaro Anguilo a bunch of times. I used to work for a caterer when I was in high school who was a friend of Mr. Anguilo. This caterers shop was right across the street from the Bakery. Prince St. We used to go over there all the time with food for Mr. Anguilo and his associates. So much hilarious stuff happened I could write a book or a movie script. I mean working and living on the weekends with a bunch of mafia guys was absolutely Hilarious. Those guys were Awesome!

Yo Mike, congratulations on your Jets beating my Philly Eagles this last week. And as always great content as usual. God bless you and your family.👍👍👍

great video about boston mob watchen right now most known in boston was whity bulger for sure!!!! god bless be safe there

@Wootensportscards

8 ай бұрын

Whitey wasn't la Costa nostra he wasn't Italian I believe he was winter hill gang

@franciscohorna5542

8 ай бұрын

@@Wootensportscards yes yer right he was fbi informant after and got killed in prision as well

Reading your book is a must and on top of my list

I think you should have a chat with John pennisi micheal. He's well spoken like yourself. Keep up the good work. Regards from England 🇬🇧

Table In The Back , with Sammy was great !!

Its very real in this part of the world, still running the area, the stories i could tell you !!!! I know 1st hand about it all since i was a kid

I read City on Fire recently. It's fiction but a really really good novel about Italian vs Irish in 1980s Providence.

I was born in Boston and I still live near Boston. Thank you very much for this great video, Michael.

@louporreca3795

8 ай бұрын

PROVIDENCE was always better than boston

@danieltondorf-dick6083

8 ай бұрын

@@louporreca3795 A former mayor with mob ties named Buddy Cianci gave Providence a complete facelift.

@danieltondorf-dick6083

8 ай бұрын

Ironic.

@louporreca3795

8 ай бұрын

Providence would still be a great city if it didn't go progressive woke ...

@ralphcoppola7979

8 ай бұрын

@@louporreca3795 Life is much more complex than a simple issue such as going woke. I despise woke, but the decline of Providence as an Italian American city occured before "woke" became an issue. The first major problem was the illegal actions of the FBI against the Italian-American community in RI, including the illegal killings of Italian-Americans, for which one FBI agent went to jail. The next issue was the fact that the Charles Street Italian district experienced a flight of young Italian-Americans to places out of state. Finally, several low cost housing units were either built in the area or buildings were converted to low cost housing which brought a general decline to the Charles Street area.

Great, as always !! I would love to hear anything about Howard Hughes and mafia business together. If there was any ??

Come to Austin, TX Michael in the new year! We loved to see you!

When you started with 2 families I didn't know you were talking pre 50s but legend around here was Raymond got a part of Connecticut all the way to Maine from Carlo and that's who his relationship was with out your way.

The Boston faction was formed in 1916 the providence faction in 1917 they merged in 32 and 54 the two top man retired the same day And Raymond became boss from 1954 till his debts in 1984

Hey Michael hello and thank you from Boston. I appreciate this pretty much everything we come out is about whitey Bulger of the Winter Hill gang but not enough information on the mafia

My late brother’s son is half Italian, and his family is from Providence, my handsome little nephew. Anyhow,‘this would be good to see so maybe one day I can tell him about his history. Luckily his mother is protective and has shielded him from embracing that life. Her family, even her dad were mafia in Providence.

Whatever happens back then it is in the passed. As you said Mr. Franzese, you guys still friends and that's all matters. Before God, we have to behave with forgiveness and respect. I know some times you want to send some folks to God's appointments lol but we have to be in control of our temper. Have a blessed day yáll.

@rubenfernandez8825

8 ай бұрын

What is HMU ?

My girlfriend just bought tickets to the meet and greet, looking forward to it Michael

This video should be called “I have a book and wine out and I will be in Providence”

Great video

Mr. Franzese love the videos, much respect sir

God bless you Michael and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Did you ever meet Luigi “ baby shanks “Manocchio ? Very interesting person and life from what I’ve read

Hi brother! Aww totally my parents. Drank wine before lunch w appetizers Cinzano 🍷

Michael your videos aren’t showing up in the algorithm anymore, ever since you’ve hit 1M subs. You need to get that checked.

i cant wait Michael to meet you in Providence buying my ticket been a big fan of yours .... God Bless ya.

Living in Stamford, Connecticut I always wondered who the Italian were connected to New York or Boston crime families? I honestly can't see them being affiliated with Boston but Im no expert.

@bjmcmahon722

8 ай бұрын

Genovese were all over Stamford, CT and PortChester, NY in the 80's and 90's...idk the deal nowadays. What've you heard?

@LordsofLeisure

8 ай бұрын

We had alot of strong italians families expecially in Stamford. Construction, restaurants, Grocery Stores etc. Portchester is our next door neighbor so I could image it was like that there too. I just have no clue which families they were connected to.. @@bjmcmahon722

You need to come speak in Elkhart, Indiana Michael. We would love to have you speak here

What about Alex Rocco the guy that played Moe Greene in the Godfather he was from Boton ?

@guido261000

8 ай бұрын

He was from Somerville. Winter Hill Gang.

@hirumbiffidum9145

8 ай бұрын

@guido261000 Well yeah he did have a story about deep ridden guilt about being a getaway driver ...

Looking forward to seeing you in Woonsocket Rhode Island on December 30th.

God bless you, brother. The relationship in the mob is like the relationship in the military. Very similar

@Michael there was a news story yesterday on abc news on Vincent Asaro being found not guilty of the Lufthansa heist

Hi Micheal i have been following your channel for a few years very interesting , I found out that you were in Australia recently but you had no shows in Adelaide where i am from. Will you come back to Australia again and have a concert in Adelaide ?

Well done Michael

Hi Michael, in the past have read alot of books on Mafia identities such as Jimmy Fratiano, Lansky, Luciano, Bonnano etc. First book I ever read was My life in the mafia by Vincent teresa who was with patriaca. Did you ever meet big Vinnie or heard about him?

All respect to you and family. 😊

Michael would love to hear your review on the new Netflix series "Get Gotti". I just finished it and I thought it was really well done. Nothing groundbreaking, but definitely worth a watch if you are into mob history.