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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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64:24

I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/31

🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: http://FranzeseWine.com/fruitExactly 50 years ago tonight, on Halloween 1975, I stood in a dimly lit room and gave my soul to the devil. At 11 PM, Tom DiBella pricked my finger, blood fell to the floor, and I cupped my hands as they burned a saint’s picture. “Tonight, Michael Franzese, you are born again into Cosa Nostra,” he said. “Betray your brothers and you will die and burn in h*ll like this saint.” I was 21 years old, and I took that blood

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95:58

The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/28

I’m sitting down with the man behind one of the most famous names in FBI history - the REAL Donnie Brasco. While everyone knows Joe Pistone used the alias “Donnie Brasco” to infiltrate the mob for six years, what they don’t know is he borrowed that name from his own family. Dominic “Donnie” Brasco is Joe’s second cousin, and his father was actually a street associate who mentored young Joe before finding God and becoming a pastor. But here’s where it gets incredible - inspired by his famous cousin,

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27:02

Deep Dive Into The Epstein Crime Scene Mystery

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/24

Every time we think the Jeffrey Epstein story is over, something new proves otherwise. Now six years after his death, CBS releases a report exposing shocking FBI failures in the Epstein investigation — and I’m breaking it all down. From the seven-hour delay before agents showed up, to no fingerprints, no DNA, and a ransacked cell that looks staged, this wasn’t incompetence — it was a cover-up. The world’s most high-profile s*x trafficker “commits suicide” in a federal cell with broken cameras,

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35:03

Day In The Life Of A Real Mobster

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/22

You’ve asked me hundreds of times - what was a day in my life as a mobster compared to now? I’m finally breaking it down completely. From my recruit days reporting to Brooklyn every single day, to sitting through 13 months of trials, to running my crew and the gas scam that made millions weekly. I’ll tell you about my crazy guy Frankie G - the boat accident that nearly killed him and why he was upset he DIDN’T get indicted. How I balanced family, business, and mob life - and why I failed at it. The

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67:21

Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/16

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Having lived through government persecution myself, I’ve never seen anything like what they did to the Trump family. Eric Trump reveals the explosive truth behind “Under Siege” - how they weaponized the FBI, DOJ, and courts against his father while he tried to save America. I sat down with the most subpoenaed person in history to hear what they really went through. From secret

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33:10

Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/14

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ I’m breaking down the supposed “most lucrative mob businesses”—from prohibition to gas scams and gambling. But don’t buy the numbers you hear in the media. I’ve seen them throw billions around, but do they actually know? Not a chance. I lived the life, I know what these rackets were really about: opportunity, not daily assignment. Informants exaggerate, media estimates are

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27:25

Is Tulsa King My New Favorite Show? Former Capo’s...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/09

Season 3 of the hit mob show “Tulsa King” is finally out, and i’m answering the burning questions only someone who lived the life can. Is Stallone convincing as a mob boss? Is it even possible for a mobster to go into a random city like Tulsa Oklahoma and set up shop there? Do I even like the show? I break down what’s realistic vs Hollywood fiction in this hit series. Having lived the life for decades, I reveal whether Dwight Manfredi’s character rings true or if it’s just entertainment. From his

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29:14

Ex-Mobster REVEALS the 15 Deadliest Killers in...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/07

Today I'm covering the 15 most dangerous criminals I encountered or knew about, in the world of organized crime. From the Roy DeMeo’s Gemini Twins to Murd*r Inc’s most brutal executioners, I’m ranking the deadliest mobsters who terrorized even their own kind. These aren’t Hollywood myths - I lived alongside these killers, heard their stories from my father who knew them personally, and witnessed their reputations firsthand. From Sammy Gravano’s 19 murders to Albert Anastasia’s hundred-plus killings,

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28:30

How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/03

🍷 Blackberry Wine Is Now Available Online! : https://franzesewine.com/products/blackberry-wine💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ I’m exploring how the Jewish Mafia fundamentally shaped American organized crime through their deadly partnership with Italian families. From Murd*r Incorporated’s 1,000+ contract killings to Meyer Lansky’s alliance with Lucky Luciano, Jewish criminals became the secret army and enforcement arm of Cosa Nostra. Figures like Bugsy Siegel, Dutch

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22:56

Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/10/01

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 🎞️ Watch Full Interview Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjoPjowKBa4 I sat down with Mike Thurston from the UK for one of the deepest mob interviews I've ever done. We went places I rarely talk about - from how i handled the stress of that life, to how I built a basement counting room in a bank to handle millions in cash, why Roy DeMeo was a serial k*ller the mob had to

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30:44

America’s Human Trafficking Crisis EXPOSED by Former...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/25

I’m dropping some hard truths about human traff*cking that’ll shock you to your core. After years in organized crime, I’ve seen darkness, but nothing prepared me for these statistics. More than 80% of child traff*cking cases involve someone the victim knows - a relative, teacher, friend, or neighbor. This isn’t some distant problem - it’s happening in our neighborhoods, our schools, our families. I break down the real causes behind this epidemic, connect it to the breakdown of the nuclear family,

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46:29

Former Mobster REVEALS Why Mass Deportation Will...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/24

In this candid sit-down, I tackle the immigration crisis with my partner Tony - two guys from Brooklyn offering Congress some real common sense solutions. While politicians play politics, I’m laying out the hard truths about what mass deportations will do to our economy and proposing a practical path to citizenship that actually works. From my business experience hiring immigrants to Tony’s military perspective, we break down why fingerprinting, provisional social security cards, and a 5-year path

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59:23

Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/20

⛓️‍💥 Join The Fight For Freedom: http://freedom.michaelfranzese.com/🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ Who K*lled Charlie Kirk? In this video, I break down the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, dissecting the evidence, the backgrounds, and the swirling conspiracy theories. I explore the alleged motivations of the shooter, the political and ideological tensions, and the possible behind-the-scenes influences

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54:04

EXPOSED: School Board Destroys Principal Who Actually...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/16

Meet Brelinda Sullen, a fierce and compassionate principal who transformed failing schools in Alabama’s Black Belt. For over three decades, she poured her heart, soul, and personal finances into saving lives of students from broken homes, gangs, and poverty. Facing political battles and wrongful accusations, her story is one of relentless love, sacrifice, and faith against overwhelming odds. Her legacy is a powerful reminder that true leadership is about lifting others up even when the system lets

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43:17

Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/12

I’m ranking the 20 greatest mob actors of all time—and some of my picks might surprise you.”I break them down into five categories: The GOAT (Greatest of All Time), Legendary, Memorable, Average, and Forgettable. These aren’t just movie reviews from some critic. I lived this life for 20 years and knew real mobsters like Joe Colombo, Fat Tony Salerno, and Chin Giganti personally. I can tell you who got it right and who was just acting. From iconic performances in classic films to recent portrayals

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90:34

UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/09

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 📖 Check out our guest's book!: https://amzn.to/4670dZf This is one of the most controversial conversations I’ve ever had—and one of the most eye-opening. Meet Tommy Robinson, the UK activist who grew up with Andrew Tate and became one of Britain’s most polarizing figures. We’re diving deep into the hidden crisis plaguing England: grooming gangs, government cover-ups, and the

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78:52

My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/04

For the first time ever, I’m sitting down with two of my daughters for the most personal conversation I’ve ever had on this platform.We’re talking about what it was really like growing up with a mobster dad—the prison years, coming home, blended family dynamics, and questions I’ve never been asked before. They’re not holding back. We discuss the challenges of having half-siblings, what life was like when I was away, and they even address the elephant in the room—do I favor their youngest sister

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63:39

Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned...

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

2025/09/02

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 📖 Check out our guest's book!: https://amzn.to/425d3pH This is one of the only times I’ve ever sat down with a true insider from Chinatown’s underworld. Meet Michael Moy—once a feared Fuk-Ching enforcer, turned decorated NYPD detective. We’re pulling back the curtain on the real, hidden world of Chinese street gangs: incense-lit blood oaths, Dai Lo kingpins, $110,000-a-week

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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

Sit Down with Michael Franzese ·

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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