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From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain
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The Epstein files just dropped another bomb. New emails and documents mention Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch, Richard Branson, Sergey Brin, Ehud Barak, Prince Andrew and more – and people are going crazy over what it all means.
In this video I walk you through the latest Epstein document dump, what’s actually in there, and what’s not. I explain why I believe there is still no evidence connecting Donald Trump to Epstein’s abuse, why the Biden administration would have used it if they had it, and why powerful people all over the world kept dealing with a convicted sex offender.
I also get into why our own government is $38 trillion in debt, how they treat taxpayers like prey, the new push for a mileage tax in states like California, and why I say these people can be worse than the mafia. They’re predators – and they need to be held accountable.
The Latest Epstein Files Just Dropped: This is Beyond Disturbing
New Epstein Files Leaked! Its Not a Good Look
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00:00 Trump, Epstein, and Files
01:55 Trump Never on the Island
03:01 Big New Epstein Dump
05:03 Bill Gates, Russian Women
06:18 Elon Musk Island Emails
07:15 Commerce Secretary Lutnick Trip
08:28 Steve Tisch Email Mentions11:21 Prince Andrew, Palace Access
12:45 Plotting Media Hit on Trump
13:34 No Evidence Against Trump
15:52 Steve Bannon Friendly With Epstein
16:33 Richard Branson “Bring Your Harem”
17:49 Was Epstein Mossad-Linked?
19:35 Sergey Brin in Epstein Orbit
20:37 FBI Knew, Didn’t Stop Him
22:02 Sweetheart Plea Deal Swap
22:18 Bill Clinton’s 27 Island Trips
23:46 Politicians as Predators
24:39 Hold Them All Accountable
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George Christie is back. Last time we compared the Hells Angels to the Mafia and you flooded us with questions about structure, money, and why RICO destroyed Cosa Nostra but never quite broke the Angels. In this new sit‑down, George and I go deeper into what the club really is, why prosecutors keep trying to call it a criminal organization, and how those RICO cases actually played out in court.
We talk about autonomy between Hells Angels chapters vs. the five New York families, how greedy hustlers inside any organization keep secrets to protect their own rackets, and why the same government tools that killed the old Mafia haven’t worked the same way on outlaw bikers. George shares inside stories about world runs, being painted as the “new leader” just to boost a cop’s career, and even how Robert Blakey and Robert Mueller got involved in his own racketeering case. I share how Giuliani used RICO to hammer our commission, what that did to the streets, and why chasing big names still builds careers in law enforcement.
If you liked our first conversations about Hells Angels and the Mafia, you’re going to want to see where we agree, where we push back, and what both of us think about the future of outlaw culture now.
Boss of Hells Angels: George Christie REVEALS All
The Boss of Hells Angels: The Rest of the Story
The Boss Of Hells Angels: Sitdown With George Christie Part 2
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00:00:00 Flipping Destroys Brotherhood
00:00:36 24 Hours of Freedom
00:01:04 “Second to the Mafia”
00:01:42 Michael Re‑Introduces George
00:03:08 Terminal Island Memories
00:04:05 Working Harder in 70s
00:05:00 Writing Books and Deadlines
00:07:10 What Hells Angels Really Are
00:08:53 Meth, Money and Greed
00:11:17 Why RICO Failed on Angels
00:13:07 Blakey, Mueller and RICO
00:15:14 Gas Station Fear & Jurors
00:16:30 DA Bradbury vs Feds
00:18:39 Ridiculous RICO Sentences
00:19:29 Is the Life Underground Now?
00:21:03 750 Made Guys, 1400 Feds
00:21:35 Loved or Feared Debate
00:22:51 Living in Informant Paranoia
00:23:21 Strength of Hells Angels Today
00:24:19 Life Sentences and Turncoats
00:25:06 Why Informants Are Essential
00:25:43 Is This Entrapment?
00:28:34 Juries Seeing Through Witnesses
00:32:22 Kosher Kitchen & Gambinos
00:33:58 From Good Prisons to Bad
00:34:49 Worst Time in El Reno
00:35:23 Guard Almost Lets Him Out
00:37:00 A Man’s Word Meant Everything
00:38:41 Respect Lost in New Era
00:50:29 Why We Survived This Life
1:17:01 Michael on Heaven, Hell, and Eternity
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For this Valentine’s Day special I’m back in the kitchen cooking one of my wife’s favorite dishes: real Italian‑style fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, the way we enjoy it at home. While the pasta’s boiling, I’m telling the story of how we met on a movie set in 1983, why she stood me up the first time, and how a mob guy ended up married to the same woman for 40 years.
We talk about how to recognize a good woman, red flags that tell you she’s not the one, and why being a man means protecting, providing, and showing her she’s special—on Valentine’s Day and every other day. I also share why I believe men should cook for their wives once in a while, what really keeps the spark alive after decades together, and answer questions from my school about mistakes men make in relationships and how I knew Cami was the one.
If you want to steal this Valentine’s idea—fettuccine, roses, chocolates, and a good bottle of wine—I promise it’s an offer she can’t refuse.
Ex Mob Boss Cooks Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo (How to Impress Your Girl)
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00:00 Introduction03:18 Fettucine Alfredo - Italian Style04:58 Why Valentines Day is Special05:47 Valentines Day Wine Special Bundle06:55 How I Met My Wife07:47 Step 1 - Boil The Water09:10 My Wife Stood Me Up 5 Times10:34 Salt the Pasta10:49 Step 2 - Grate The Parmesan Cheese13:00 How I Married My Wife14:23 How To Know You Have A Good Woman17:24 Why Men Need To Act Like Men20:45 Valentines Exclusive Zoom Announcement21:21 Step 3 - Boil The Pasta
25:30 Step 4 - Mix Fettuccine With Butter27:44 Step 5 - Add Black Pepper28:01 Step 6 - Prepare Shrimp28:30 What Does It Mean to be a Man29:07 Step 7 - Cut and Brown Garlic31:35 Step 8 - Brown The Shrimp34:19 Step 9 - Plate and Parsley34:51 Add Some Wine35:50 Date Night Finishing Touches39:16 Franzese Family QnA48:08 Taste Test
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Andrew Tate, Tristan, Nick Fuentes, Sneako, Myron and a young influencer named Clavicular went to a Miami nightclub, asked the DJ to play a Kanye West “Heil Hitler” track, and the clip went viral. Now they’re being banned from clubs all over Miami, accused of antisemitism, and everyone on social media is piling on.In this sit‑down I walk through what actually happened in that club, why the song itself is deeply offensive to Jews, and why I still believe the reaction has gone to an extreme when nobody in the room was hurt, no fights broke out, and these guys didn’t even write the song. I compare it to violent lyrics that play in clubs every night, talk about the rise in antisemitism since the Gaza war, and share what I’d tell young men who think shock value and disrespect—of Jews, women, or anybody else—is the way to build a platform.You don’t have to agree with me, but you’ll get my honest perspective as someone who’s seen real hate, real violence, and now a whole lot of social‑media noise.
Andrew Tate Miami Club Controversy: Did They Go Too Far?
Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Andrew Tate, and Sneako Walk Into the DJ Booth…
“Former Mob Boss Reacts to Andrew Tate’s Viral Miami Night…
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00:00 Introduction: Rolemodels or not?
01:19 Why I Didn’t Want To Cover This
02:23 Who Was In That Miami Club
03:01 How Social Media Really Works
05:37 Let’s Talk About What Happened
06:51 The Night at Vendome in Miami
07:09 The Kanye “Heil Hitl*r” Song
11:32 Why the Song Was Offensive
13:42 Were the Bans Too Extreme?
16:31 Comparing This to Violent Rap
18:58 Is This Worse Than Other Lyrics?
21:04 Free Speech, Offense, and Hypocrisy
32:05 Nobody Got Hurt in the Club
38:22 What I Think Should Happen Now
39:21 Message to Clavicular and Gen Z Men
40:21 The Role Model Young Men Need
41:24 Sneako, Online Beef, and Clout
42:06 How Real Men Treat Women
44:24 Why Women Still Want Good Men
44:44 Mob Rules on Respecting Women
46:03 My Take on Trans Athletes
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Jubilee put me in the middle of 20 cops and one FBI agent for their “Surrounded” series and a lot of you have been asking what I really thought about it. In this video I break down how it went, what you didn’t see, and how I feel about some of the answers that came back at me.
We go through the biggest questions from the episode: undercover agents and paid informants, when a sting operation becomes entrapment, whether the FBI and DOJ always “follow the rules,” and why I pushed back so hard when an agent said he’d never seen wrongdoing in 23 years. I also talk about accountability, how law enforcement tools get used on political enemies, and why I still believe we need good cops and good agents even though I’ll call out tactics I think are wrong.
Watch the Jubilee episode, then watch this breakdown, and let me know in the comments if you think I held my own against the 20.
Ex-Mob Boss Reacts to Jubilee ‘Surrounded’ (Michael vs 20 Cops)
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00:00 I Wanted More FBI There
01:00 What Jubilee “Surrounded” Really Is
02:01 Why I Faced 20 Cops
05:22 Do Undercover Ops Manufacture Crimes?
07:02 Is This Entrapment or Not?
10:30 Give Cops an Inch…
12:28 Can Cops Break the Law?
13:12 Rogue FBI Agents and Murders
16:32 Arrests vs Truly Safer Streets
20:01 Criminal Migrants and Street Safety
22:35 Why Paid Informants Often Lie
29:12 Michael’s Four Big Takeaways
30:50 My Own Trials and Targets
32:21 Good Agents Still Abuse Power
34:05 2026: Year of Accountability
35:18 Nobody Is Above the Law
38:00 Why This Rant Matters
40:19 Politicians, Presidents and Consequences
41:25 What’s Coming Next on Channel
42:34 Be Safe, Be Healthy, God Bless
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The Profaci–Gallo war was the first big mob war I remember as a kid, and it changed the Colombo family forever. I was there when my father moved us out of Brooklyn, when guys were getting kidnapped, and when this started turning from a money dispute into open season on both sides.
In this video I break down how Joe Profaci’s $25 “tribute” demand lit the fuse, why the Gallo brothers kidnapped top Profaci men, how my father and Sally “The Sheik” Masaccio went in to negotiate the hostage release, and why Carmine “The Snake” Persico switched sides and tried to kill Larry Gallo. We go through Joe Colombo’s rise, the so‑called peace, the shooting at the Italian‑American Civil Rights League rally, Joe Gallo’s murder at Umberto’s Clam House, and why I now believe the FBI – not Gallo – was behind the hit on Colombo.
If you’re into the mob history and especially the Colombo family, you’re going to want to watch this one all the way through. Let me know in the comments what you think really happened and who was calling the shots behind the scenes.
The Biggest Mafia War You’ve Never Heard Of
00:00 Profaci–Gallo war cold open
00:47 Intro and why this war matters
01:24 Childhood memory of the war
04:55 Profaci demands $25 tribute
07:02 Frankie “Shots” refuses tribute
09:28 1961: war officially begins
09:34 Gallos kidnap Profaci captains
13:32 John Franzese helps negotiate
15:27 Hostages released; Profaci reneges
16:13 Carmine “The Snake” flips sides
17:46 War escalates into open season
18:05 Joe Gallo imprisoned; Profaci dies
20:34 Magliocco plot against bosses
21:45 Colombo made boss; family renamed
22:26 1963 formal “peace” agreement
23:53 1971 League rally: Colombo shot
24:47 1972: Joe Gallo killed
25:25 Gallo faction joins Genovese family
25:40 Michael: FBI killed Colombo
27:59 Future topics: Italy vs U.S. Mafia
30:53 Final safety warning on protests
33:15 Faith, blessing, and sign‑off
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Today I’m breaking down what I see as the top 10 Mafia blunders – the bad decisions and wrong moves that gave law enforcement the edge and helped bring Cosa Nostra to its knees.We go from Vito Genovese’s disasters with Joe Valachi and the Appalachin meeting, to Bugsy Siegel’s flash, losing Cuba and Havana, helping elect JFK and getting RFK instead, the Donnie Brasco infiltration, the RICO Act, surveillance, and the way some bosses brought way too much heat on themselves and everybody around them. I explain why each move looked smart in the moment but turned out to be terrible for the life long term.Some of you will say “good, they deserved it,” others will say “the streets were better back then,” but either way this is how the mob really blew it. Drop in the comments which blunder you think hurt the most – or what I left off the list.
Top 10 Worst Moves the Mafia Ever Made
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00:00 Introduction
00:58 Intro and recent travel
01:28 Biggest mob blunders explained
02:13 “Bring the mob back?”
03:18 Early days not organized
03:41 Luciano organizes Cosa Nostra
04:13 Membership site invitation
04:43 Blunder 1: Joe Valachi
06:21 Blunder 2: Hoover wakes up
43:04 Blunder 3: Losing Cuba
43:18 Blunder 4: Bugsy in Vegas
43:49 Blunder 5: Lufthansa heist
44:08 Blunder 6: RICO arrives
44:26 Blunder 7: Bonanno’s book
45:38 Mob stories will continue
46:02 Why politics on channel
47:05 “Mafia democracy” in DC
48:02 On Trump and tariffs
48:50 Handling trolls and comments
49:55 Final safety warning
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I’m ranking what I consider the greatest underbosses in Mafia history – the real number‑twos in Cosa Nostra, not the Hollywood versions.We go through 20 underbosses and one “bonus” pick, from guys like Gaspipe Casso, Neil Dellacroce, and Sammy Gravano to quiet power players who almost never made the newspapers, plus where my own father, Sonny Franzese, fits on the list. I break down what an underboss actually did, why some deserve “GOAT” status and why a few end up in the “show‑off” category.Agree, disagree, think I left someone out? Drop your own rankings in the comments and let’s talk about it.Ranking the Most Powerful Underbosses in Mafia History
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Maduro didn’t suddenly become a bad guy last week. Obama put a $10 million bounty on him, Biden raised it to $25 million, called him a narco‑terrorist, and then nobody moved.
Trump raises the bounty, Maduro mocks him, and Trump actually goes after him—now everyone’s outraged. So what was that bounty for, just decoration? In this sit down, I break down who Maduro really is, why his own military taking him down matters, and why letting China, Russia, and Iran control Venezuela’s oil in our own hemisphere would be crazy if you claim to care about America.
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Maduro Capture
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In this one, I’m looking at the Minnesota Somali daycare and food‑program fraud through the eyes of somebody who actually ran Mafia scams for a living. I ran one of the biggest gas‑tax scams this country had ever seen, so I know what an organized operation looks like.What I see in Minnesota isn’t “sloppy paperwork.” It’s a Somali mafia‑style network: shell companies, fake centers, recycled addresses, money moved into cars, houses, and businesses, all built on weak government oversight and politicians who looked the other way. It’s the same mentality we had in the Italian Mafia—different product, different players, same playbook.I’m not saying every Somali in Minnesota is a criminal. But when billions of dollars are sitting on the table with almost no controls, mob guys, fraudsters, and crooked officials—Italian, Somali, or anybody else—will show up to rob you blind. The names change. The mafia doesn’t.
Former Mobster Breaks Down Minnesota Somali Scam
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You’ve heard me say “mamaluke” for years. Today I’m finally handing out the official “Mamaluke of the Year” awards.
We run through 20 contenders—from Hollywood to politics to sports—and then I give you my top 3, plus a couple of honorable mentions that absolutely earned their spot. Some of you are going to agree, some of you are going to be furious… either way, it’s going to be fun.
I also share a bit about my 50‑year anniversary “remade” bottle and why your circumstances don’t define you—your decisions do. Drop your own Mamaluke of the Year in the comments.
Top 20 Mamalukes of the Year (2025 Dumbest People)
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0:00 What “mamaluke” means and why I use it
0:32 Introducing Mamaluke of the Year + 50‑year bottle
3:12 How this Mamaluke of the Year list works
3:25 Rachel Zegler – Snow White disaster
4:07 Whoopi Goldberg and “life in Iran”
5:31 Kathy Griffin and “internment camps”
6:09 Dylan Mulvaney and the Bud Light fallout
6:39 Diddy – “Mamaluke is being polite”
6:56 Mayor Mamdami – socialist rhetoric
7:39 NBA gambling scandal – Rozier & Billups
8:01 Jimmy Kimmel and late‑night “political hacks”
8:45 Ilhan Omar – fraud, Somalia and worse than a mamaluke
9:29 Governor Tim Walz – fraud in Minnesota
10:26 Nick Fuentes – Holocaust denial and controversy
10:58 Gavin Newsom – “biggest mamaluke there is”
11:31 Tyler Robinson – Far Worse than a Mamaluke
11:51 AOC – luxury optics and getting rich in Congress
12:30 Letitia James – running on “get Trump”
13:06 Jasmine Crockett – “police aren’t there to stop crime”
14:16 Kamala Harris – not competent for high office
14:43 Stephen Colbert – from jokes to partisan hack
15:19 Jennifer Welsh – attacks on Erica & Charlie Kirk
16:04 Candace Owens – conspiracies and Charlie Kirk accusations
17:12 My top three mamalukes setup
17:30 Mamaluke #1 – goofball governor and fraud questions
18:27 Mamaluke #2 – “total mamaluke” in public office
19:20 Mamaluke #3 - California, missing money, rail boondoggle
20:32 Let him run for president and answer for California
20:37 Honorable mention – Rachel Zegler, talent vs. mouth
21:09 Honorable mention – Whoopi Goldberg and TDS
21:24 Closing and invite for your Mamaluke votes
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2025 is just about in the books… and what a year it’s been. From Trump’s second term and a socialist mayor in New York, to the Diddy scandal, the Epstein “files,” and the murder of Charlie Kirk, a lot has changed in this country—and not always for the better.
In this sit down, I’m giving you my honest take on what really happened this year, what nobody’s telling you, and what I think is coming in 2026. Agree or disagree, hear me out and then weigh in.
WTH Happened in 2025? Former Mob Boss Recaps the Years Biggest Stories
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Merry Christmas, my friends. Today I want to talk straight about why no one should be offended by Christmas and why we should never stop celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
This country was built on biblical Christian principles, and you’re going to hear it from the mouths of our own founders and presidents – men like Washington, Franklin, Adams, Lincoln, Jackson, Reagan and others who all spoke about the Bible and its importance.
I also share more of my journey: from a prison cell, throwing the Bible against the wall, to digging into the evidence and becoming convinced that Jesus is exactly who He said He is.
If you’re of another faith, this isn’t an attack on you. I’m not offended by Hanukkah, Ramadan or any other holiday – and no one should be offended by Christmas. This season exists because of the birth of Jesus, and we should never be afraid to say “Merry Christmas.”
God bless you all. Enjoy the day with your families and never forget what – and who – we’re really celebrating.
Why Are People Offended by Christmas?
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0:00 Intro - Why do people hate christmas?
0:48 Christmas Day intro and gratitude
2:13 Is Christianity the one true faith?
3:11 Why “Merry Christmas” shouldn’t offend
4:21 America founded on Christian principles
5:19 What the Founding Fathers said about the Bible
7:07 “We can’t celebrate Christmas, it’s offensive”
9:22 Presidents on the Bible and American life
10:17 Jesus’ teachings and “A Man’s Man” book
11:02 Michael’s prison story and finding faith
13:12 Studying the evidence for Christianity
14:43 What kind of man was Jesus?
15:10 No compromise: Jesus as Son of God
16:20 Eyewitnesses, prophecy, and the early church
17:31 “If I follow Jesus, I’ll be better”
18:41 New ministry platform announcement
19:00 Never deny Christmas or Easter
19:36 Why he doesn’t want anyone in hell
21:21 “Father, forgive them…” and our attitude
22:17 Our responsibility: preach the gospel
23:12 Don’t ever be offended by Christmas
23:30 Gavin Newsom, politics, and “Merry Christmas”
24:23 Christmas is for the whole world
24:57 America, the greatest country and its foundation
25:47 Wine, business, and gratitude to supporters
27:04 New products, end-of-year thanks
27:40 Christmas blessing and prayer for viewers
29:00 Final encouragement and Christmas sign‑off
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Forty years ago today, December 16th, 1985, Paul “Big Paul” Castellano was shot and k*lled in front of Sparks Steak House in Manhattan. It sent shockwaves through New York and through every crime family, and I remember it like it was yesterday because I was deeply entrenched in that life – and three days later I was indicted on a major racketeering case myself.
In this sit down, I walk you through what that hit meant to us on the street, what we really thought about Castellano as a boss, how John Gotti ended up taking over the Gambino family, and why the FBI pressure exploded after that night. I explain why I don’t buy the line that “Gotti alone caused the downfall of the mob,” and why I believe it was the RICO statute – pushed hard by Giuliani and the feds – that did the real damage.
I also share my personal history with Castellano from my early days as a recruit driving top Colombo guys to meet him, how he was viewed as a businessman more than a street guy, the resentment over his money policies, and why a lot of men quietly weren’t sad to see him go. And I’ll show you how the Castellano hit fit into a much bigger story: the government’s war on the mob, corrupt prosecutions, and why even now I’m getting ready to expose cases where good men got railroaded.
I Was There When the Castellano Hit Shook the Mafia – 40 Years Later
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0:00 Chickens, Castellano, “I’ll prove it”
1:07 Intro, Christmas and today’s anniversary
1:47 December 16, 1985 – Castellano hit
2:29 Indicted three days after hit
3:49 1996 HBO “Gotti” recommendation
4:27 RICO starts destroying the mob
5:25 Sonny’s Market on Long Island
6:11 Bad chicken order, refund dispute
7:00 Summoned to Brooklyn sit down
7:52 Sit down with Castellano over disrespect
9:24 Gotti’s crew and drug rule
10:11 Wiretaps, damaging tapes, Paul pressing
11:15 Gotti decides to strike first
12:19 Setting up Sparks Steak House hit
13:19 Hit goes down, media explodes
14:32 Shockwaves, FBI intensity skyrockets
15:11 RICO, not Gotti, ruined mafia
16:33 Castellano seen as business guy
17:22 Heavy taxes, “White House” resentment
17:52 Support inside Gambinos for k*lling
19:09 Neil passed over for Castellano
19:51 Gotti “Teflon Don” vs Michael
20:16 Tease: upcoming corruption revelations
23:55 DOJ corruption worse than mafia
24:44 Reflecting on Castellano anniversary today
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I look around at what young people are spending money on today and I just shake my head. Food delivery every night, $7 coffees, “content trips” they can’t afford, sports betting apps, crypto coins some influencer pumped… then they wonder why they’re broke.
So I decided to rank the dumbest money habits I see Gen Z and millennials falling for — from “I Get It” all the way up to full‑blown “Mamaluke” tier. We’re talking Uber Eats, designer sneakers, iPhone upgrades, giant weddings on credit, sports betting, crypto gambling, and more. If you land in one of these categories, don’t take it personal; take it as a warning.
I used to run gambling operations, I’ve watched guys bury themselves in debt, and now I watch a new generation do it with apps and subscriptions instead of bookies. If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck, start by cutting this nonsense out of your life and put that money into something that actually builds your future.
Ranking the Dumbest Ways Young People Spend Money
Ranking How Gen Z and Millennials Waste Their Money
Ranking The Dumbest Purchases Gen Z and Millennials Make (Ultimate Tier List)
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Today, I’m breaking down what the holidays were really like in every season of my life: growing up with a mob underboss for a father, living as a made guy, doing hard time in prison, and now as a free man, husband, father, and grandfather.
I share how Thanksgiving and Christmas looked in an Italian mob household in New York, from endless food, soldiers dropping by, and seven fishes on Christmas Eve, to wild New Year’s Eve nights at places like the Copacabana. Then I take you inside the eight Christmases I missed with my family while I was in prison, including one Christmas Eve where a simple Christian song reminded me how blessed I still was to be alive and have a future.
Finally, I talk about what our holidays look like now: my Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve cooking, the big tree, the traditions my wife and I keep with our kids, and why, after everything, the holidays are all about faith, redemption, and family.
How Did Mobsters Celebrate Christmas? | Former Mobster REVEALS
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In this video, I respond to the firestorm over my recent X posts about Candace Owens and her husband, and why I still believe he should have stepped in long before things got this dangerous.
Candace has built a massive platform and, like her or not, you have to respect the work it took to get there. But when your own words say you’d stop if your husband told you to, and you’re now dealing with hate, vitriol, and even alleged death threats, I believe a husband has a duty to protect his wife, his marriage, and his kids.
In this sit-down, I walk through my original X videos, read some of the wild comments, clarify what I meant by “control,” and explain why real love sometimes means saying, “Enough.” We talk about social media, danger, manhood, and what it really means to be a protector in today’s world.
Candace Owens Has a Hit on Her and Her Husband Is Silent? | Former Mob Boss Reacts
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Every year you hear me talk about my family, my faith, our food… but you’ve never really heard it from the one person who’s lived it all with me: my wife, Cammy. In this Thanksgiving special, I finally got her to sit down on camera and tell you what life was really like being married to a former mob boss — from the early days when she wasn’t even attracted to me, to finding out I was in the Life, to traveling the country with three kids to visit me in prison. We talk Italian vs. Mexican families, massive holiday dinners, the battles over turkey, pasta, and pumpkin pie, and why our house is all about God, family, and food. She shares the Bible verse that held our family together, exposes the goofiest things I’ve ever done, and even calls me out on my wine habits. This is the most honest look you’ll get at the real Michael Franzese, straight from the woman who knows me best.
My Wife Finally REVEALS The Truth About Living With A Former Mobster (Thanksgiving Special)
First Sitdown With My Wife: Family, Food, and Life After The Mob
My Wife Finally Sits Down With Me To Talk Food, Family & 40 Years Together
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00:00 - Intro & Thanksgiving greeting
01:16 - Special Thanksgiving sit-down announced
02:11 - 40 years of marriage
02:31 - Italian vs Mexican cultures
03:30 - Pasta pomodoro video success
04:13 - Crazy large Mexican families
05:22 - Thanksgiving food traditions
06:04 - Stuffing recipe from grandmother
06:51 - God, family, food focus
07:20 - Politics dividing families
08:03 - Childhood Thanksgiving pasta tradition
08:34 - Cammy's favorite Mexican dishes
10:35 - Wine pairing recommendations
11:48 - Wine taste preferences evolving
12:36 - Fruit wine obsession
14:24 - Favorite Italian dishes
17:20 - First time on camera
17:45 - How marriage has changed
19:05 - How they met
20:35 - Not initially attracted
21:06 - Visiting prison with kids
22:31 - Favorite wine: Areni
24:24 - Favorite Bible verse
27:00 - Favorite travel destination: Italy
30:00 - Favorite books recommendations
33:06 - Goofiest thing: curtain incident
34:44 - Mexican food preferences
40:00 - Thanksgiving stuffing recipe
41:02 - Never argue about food
43:39 - Leaving kids at table
44:19 - Staying behind the camera
45:40 - First Italian family dinner
50:00 - Early misconceptions about Italians
52:21 - Dad's favorite foods
55:00 - Dream destinations: Greece, Mexico
57:14 - Happy Thanksgiving message
58:19 - Being thankful for freedom
59:39 - Grace and kindness reminder
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What happens when I sit down with a former CIA operative? In this intense, no-holds-barred interview, I compare my world in the Mob to Andrew Bustamante’s world in the CIA—and you’ll be shocked by the similarities. We talk about everything: Jeffrey Epstein, Mossad and Israel, deep state conspiracies, economic chaos, corruption, and why in this life “hero” or “villain” often depends which side you’re on. Andrew reveals espionage tactics, covert manipulations, and what really goes on behind government secrecy. I ask him the toughest questions nobody else will, and he delivers the kind of answers you won’t hear anywhere else. This isn’t Hollywood—this is the real spy game, from the inside.
Ex-CIA Agent EXPOSES Epstein, Charlie Kirk, and Mossad’s Influence Over America
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:59 Was Epstein CIA, FBI, Or Mossad?
00:10:31 Was The Kennedy Hit The Mob and Why Still Classified?
00:15:42 Are Politicians From The Left and The Right the same?
00:20:15 Is There a Deep State That Controls Everything? (and how they do it)
00:28:27 CIA Alcohol Trick
00:31:42 How Did CIA/FBI Miss 9/11?
00:40:01 US Government Disconnected From Modern American
00:42:42 Is the US Government too far gone?
00:47:28 Andrew's Stance On Foreign Policy
00:48:28 Andrew Childhood Story (never shared before)
00:55:20 Circular Reporting (CIA Term)
00:57:54 Mossad and Israel on Charlie Kirk
01:01:52 Israel or Netenyahu At Fault?
01:04:06 Why So Much Anti-Semitism in US? (Israel vs Jews)
01:06:35 Incompetence In Government and Failed Socialist Countries
01:10:24 We Need To Trigger A New Depression (Failing Economy)
01:14:40 Andrew Bustamante CIA Inspired Business Advice
01:19:54 Run A Business Like A Criminal (Legally)
01:23:37 Why Is Michael Successful?
01:33:34 Is There Hope For The Future of America?
01:39:44 Conclusion
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You know the stories, you’ve seen the movies—but these are the mafia hits that actually left a mark on me. From the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre to the assas*ination of Paul Castellano and the attempt on Joe Colombo (a moment I lived through myself), this is the Mob’s ugliest side, told by someone who has experienced it. In this video, I break down the 10 most sensational, influential, and brutal hits—hits that changed the course of organized crime and my own life as a made man. These aren’t just famous headlines or Hollywood scenes; these are the murd*rs that shook my world, made me reconsider the path, and exposed the real cost of the life. No glorification, just raw truth. Hit that play button for a glimpse through the mob’s darkest chapters, and why I say—don’t ever envy this life.
Ex-Mobster Breaks Down the Top 10 Most Brutal Mob Murders
The Top 10 Most Shocking Mafia Hits (From A Former Mafia Boss)
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