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Sit Down with Michael Franzese

Michael Franzese

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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70:56

Shohei Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/08/28

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ $40 Million Dollars. That’s how much money The Interpreter allegedly “borrowed” from Shohei Ohtani — and where does Matt Bowyer, the bookmaker, fit into this explosive story? I sit down with Matt Bowyer—the man who took millions from Ohtani’s interpreter—and he’s telling me things that’ll shock you. Was Ohtani really innocent? How did Matt not know something was wrong when an

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34:12

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Trump's Godfather Strategy

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2025/08/26

Trump vs. Don Corleone: I See the Same Power Moves People call Trump a mob boss like it’s an insult. But after watching him handle Putin and Ukraine, I’m saying—maybe that’s exactly what we need. I’ve been in those rooms. I know what real power looks like. And when I see Trump flying to Alaska, making Putin come to him, then summoning every European leader to the White House—that’s straight out of The Godfather. Don Corleone called all five family bosses together to end a war. Trump’s doing the

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76:28

Carlos Lehder: Partner to Pablo Escobar and The King...

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2025/08/22

In one of his only english interviews, I sit down with Pablo Escobar’s most dangerous partner — Carlos Lehder, the man who revolutionized coca*ne smuggling and lived to tell the truth.This isn’t the story you saw in Narcos or read in the history books. What’s it like being called “The Henry Ford of Coca*ne”? What really happened behind the scenes of the Medellín Cartel? And how do you survive 33 years in America’s most brutal prisons — including four years in solitary confinement? In this raw

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63:33

Ex-Gang Member Reveals How He Avoided Prison and...

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2025/08/19

From gang member facing four years in prison to self-made multimillionaire—but that’s not even the most unbelievable part of Ryan Blair’s story.At 16, Ryan was staring down a prison sentence that would have destroyed his life. One judge’s decision changed everything. What happened next defies explanation. Ryan built and sold companies worth hundreds of millions. Private jets, stadiums full of people, everything money could buy. Then he lost it all. Friends betrayed him, lawsuits piled up, and

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36:37

Most Powerful Mafia Bosses Of All Time Ranked by Ex...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/08/14

“I’m ranking the 25 greatest mob bosses of all time—and some of you won’t like my choices.”I break them down into five categories: The GOAT (Greatest of All Time), The Big Timers, The Power Players, The Contenders, and The Show Offs. These aren’t just names from movies. I knew some of these guys personally, worked with others, and heard the real stories from people who were there. You’ll see bosses who built empires that lasted decades. Guys who had politicians and judges in their pockets. Some

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70:30

Former Mob Captains from Rival Families: Expose the...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/08/12

I’ve never done this before—never had another made guy on my platform. But today, I’m sitting down with Dominic Cicale, former Bonanno family captain.We get into the parts of that life most people never understand. The camaraderie we miss. The respect that came naturally. The money you could get with a phone call. But also the betrayal, the politics, and why we both walked away from it all. Dom opens up about his biggest regrets, the cooperation decision that haunted him for years, and how he’s

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66:53

The Journalist Who Leaked Epstein’s Secrets Reveals...

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2025/08/07

I know, I know—another Epstein video. You’re probably sick of hearing about it.But here’s why I can’t let this die: they’re counting on us getting tired, moving on, forgetting about it. That’s exactly what they want.I sat down with Nick Bryant, the investigative journalist who released Epstein’s Black Book and flight logs back in 2015—before any of this was mainstream news. He’s got new information on the DOJ’s latest cover-up, and it’s worse than you think. We get into why Pam Bondi promised

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30:26

The Hidden Connection behind the Wave of Attacks EXPOSED

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/08/05

These attacks are not random. There is a pattern here. In this sit-down, I trace the shocking escalation from a distraught father’s hospital rampage to a Walmart knife attack, a college dorm sho*ting, and beyond—revealing how untreated trauma, social isolation, and political rage are colliding into viol*nce on our streets. We’ll expose the hidden connections lawmakers and media ignore, demand real accountability, and ask the only question that matters: how do we stop this before it’s too

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26:55

The Self-Proclaimed King of the Mafia: Vito...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/08/01

Mob legend Vito Genovese murdered his way from a tenement in Naples to the pinnacle of American organized crime—and then blew it all with one fateful summit in rural New York. From Coney Island hits and fascist alliances to running a transatlantic empire, he rewrote the rules of the underworld. But his bid to crown himself “boss of bosses” at Appellation brought down the first real heat on Cosa Nostra—and set off a chain reaction no one saw coming.His story is a masterclass in ruthless strategy…

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67:04

Billionaire Insider Exposes Epstein’s Real Blackmail...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/29

What if everything you think you know about Epstein is only the tip of the iceberg? In this raw, no-holds-barred sitdown, I sit down with Paul Hutchinson—the real-life hero behind Sound of Freedom—who’s risked everything on 70+ undercover missions to rescue kids and expose evil. We pull back the curtain on the shadowy web of power, blackmail, and cover-ups that kept Epstein’s secrets buried.No politics. No spin. Just the raw truth—and why we MUST demand full transparency before more lives are

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43:33

This Is the Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Say

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2025/07/24

This might be the most important video I ever make. It’s not about the mafia. It’s not about money or power. It’s about something far more real—and far more eternal. 50,000 people packed a stadium in Anaheim, not for a concert or a game… but for a message. I was there, and what I witnessed moved me deeply. In this video, I share why I believe the world is starving—not for entertainment, but for truth, strength, and purpose. We talk about real manhood. The manhood of Jesus. The darkness I walked

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81:18

Pablo Escobar’s Son Breaks Silence About His Father,...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/22

For the first time in a rare English interview, I sit down with the son of the most feared drug lord in modern history — Pablo Escobar. But this isn’t the story you’ve seen on Netflix or read in the headlines.What’s it like growing up as the heir to a criminal empire? What really happened behind the scenes of the Medellín Cartel? And how do you break away from a legacy built on fear, blood, and billions? In this powerful conversation, Sebastián Marroquín (formerly Juan Pablo Escobar) opens up

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30:23

The Dark Truth Behind Epstein - Biggest Cover Up of...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/17

Why is everyone so quiet? The list is sealed. The case is closed. And suddenly, both sides of the aisle have nothing to say. This isn’t just about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. It’s about the people who built him—who funded him, protected him, and maybe… still are. Where’s the outrage from the media? The politicians? The prosecutors? Why are the same people who claim to fight for justice now pretending this never happened? In this documentary, we follow the trail: the power, the blackmail, the

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34:19

Bill Maher vs. Michael Franzese: This Got Heated

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/15

They said it wouldn’t happen… but here we are.Me and Bill Maher. One-on-one. Two guys from opposite sides of just about everything—politics, faith, culture—sitting down to talk it out. We went deep on the mafia, family, corruption, cancel culture, Biden, Trump, fear, power, and what’s really broken in this country. We disagreed. We laughed. We called out the BS—on both sides. You might be surprised where we landed. If you’re tired of the shouting matches and looking for a real conversation about

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70:21

Undercover FBI Agent Who Infiltrated Neo-N*zis, Biker...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/10

What really happens when you go undercover—knowing one wrong move could end it all?In this sitdown, I talk with Scott Payne, a man who spent decades infiltrating biker gangs, hate groups, and some of the darkest corners of America. He shares the moments that nearly broke him: stripped at gunpoint, wired up, staring down men who wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger. Scott reveals how he survived—and what it cost. We’re not talking Hollywood fiction. These are real ops that stopped murd*r plots,

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38:45

What’s Really Happening Inside “Alligator Alcatraz”?

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/08

There’s a new prison in the Everglades—and it’s already got a nickname that sounds straight out of a horror film.“Alligator Alcatraz.” That’s what they’re calling it. But where’s the line between truth and propaganda? Between punishment and politics? The outrage is loud. The comparisons are extreme. But as always, the real story is buried under the headlines. Let’s talk about what’s not being said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:35

Would I Ever Run for President?

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/03

“Will I ever run for office?” You asked—I’m answering.People have been pushing me to run for years. Some even suggested Congress, others said mayor, and believe it or not—president. But let me give you an answer to this burning question, along with the potential game-plan.One thing I can say for sure, If I ever took that seat… I’d do it one way: the right way. No selling out. No backdoor nonsense. Just straight talk and hard truths for the American people.But is that even possible anymore?Would

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84:34

Mafia vs. Aryan Brotherhood: Former Leader Reveals All

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/07/01

He wasn’t just in the Aryan Brotherhood — he was one of the men calling the shots.Rex Holloway was a high-ranking shot-caller inside the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas — a world of brutal politics, strict codes, and survival by any means. In this raw, no-holds-barred sitdown, Rex takes us inside the gang’s hidden structure, how power really works behind bars, and what separates the ones who make it… from the ones who don’t.This isn’t just another prison story. It’s about control, fear, loyalty, and the

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22:55

The Dark Truth About Justin Bieber’s Downfall

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/06/26

They don’t care about your talent — they care about what they can take from you.In this sit-down, I’m speaking directly to Justin Bieber… but this message goes beyond one man. From Britney Spears to young stars caught in the Hollywood machine, I’ve seen what this industry does: it lifts you up, drains you dry, then leaves you to spiral alone. Justin’s facing intense pressure — public meltdowns, money struggles, betrayal from pastors, and manipulation behind the scenes. I break down how it starts,

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35:34

My Thoughts on the Iran–Israel Conflict

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/06/24

They bombed Iran’s nuclear sites — but that’s not the whole story.Everyone's talking about war, but very few are asking why this war is happening now. In this video, I lay it all out. The truth about Iran. The real reason they want to wipe Israel off the map. And why the U.S. is suddenly right in the middle of it. This isn’t about politics. It’s about patterns. About decades of lies, deals made in the dark, and warnings nobody listened to. I don’t care if you hate me for this — but if you

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