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    <description>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</description>
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      <![CDATA[<p>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</p>]]>
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      <title>Which Hollywood Mob Actors Could’ve Been Real Gangsters? Ex-Capo Decides</title>
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I spent over 20 years in that life. I know exactly what it takes to survive — and what gets you killed. So when I watch these Hollywood actors play mob roles, I always ask myself the same question: could they have actually made it on the street? In this one, I take 24 of the most iconic mob actors ever — Brando, Pacino, De Niro, Pesci, Gandolfini, Sirico, Stallone, Imperioli, Cillian Murphy, all of them — and I put them in three categories: Made Man, Survivor, or Forget About It. Some of these guys I knew personally. Some I only know by reputation. But you might be surprised who I think could have actually pulled it off — and who wouldn’t have lasted a week. Tell me in the comments who you think I got right and who I got wrong.
Which Hollywood Mob Actors Could’ve Survived That Life? Ex-Capo Decides

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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍕 Celebrate My 75th birthday with Slices Pizza, a Bottle of Franzese wine, and a Special Seat at my table!: https://franzesewine.com/75
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I spent over 20 years in that life. I know exactly what it takes to survive — and what gets you killed. So when I watch these Hollywood actors play mob roles, I always ask myself the same question: could they have actually made it on the street? In this one, I take 24 of the most iconic mob actors ever — Brando, Pacino, De Niro, Pesci, Gandolfini, Sirico, Stallone, Imperioli, Cillian Murphy, all of them — and I put them in three categories: Made Man, Survivor, or Forget About It. Some of these guys I knew personally. Some I only know by reputation. But you might be surprised who I think could have actually pulled it off — and who wouldn’t have lasted a week. Tell me in the comments who you think I got right and who I got wrong.
Which Hollywood Mob Actors Could’ve Survived That Life? Ex-Capo Decides

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💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
I spent over 20 years in that life. I know exactly what it takes to survive — and what gets you killed. So when I watch these Hollywood actors play mob roles, I always ask myself the same question: could they have actually made it on the street? In this one, I take 24 of the most iconic mob actors ever — Brando, Pacino, De Niro, Pesci, Gandolfini, Sirico, Stallone, Imperioli, Cillian Murphy, all of them — and I put them in three categories: Made Man, Survivor, or Forget About It. Some of these guys I knew personally. Some I only know by reputation. But you might be surprised who I think could have actually pulled it off — and who wouldn’t have lasted a week. Tell me in the comments who you think I got right and who I got wrong.
Which Hollywood Mob Actors Could’ve Survived That Life? Ex-Capo Decides

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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      <title>Russell Brand REVEALS Powerful People, Dark Cabals, and Hollywood Lies</title>
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Russell Brand told me something in this conversation I wasn’t expecting — and I have to share it. He’s facing serious charges in the UK. He’s become a Christian. And the cynics are saying he’s faking it for the trial. I heard the same thing said about me my whole life. So I sat down with him and let him talk. We covered his new book, his faith, the dark side of Hollywood and Epstein, why Gen Z is finally turning toward something real, and the system he says wants every one of us “switched off.” Innocent until proven guilty — that’s where I stand, always. But what he had to say about culture, power, and Christ? You need to hear this one for yourself.

Russell Brand Opens Up Like You’ve Never Seen Him

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00:00 - Introduction: In The World But Not of it?
00:56 - Why I Trust Russell's Faith
04:03 - Sitting Down With Russell Brand
04:53 - "Faith Won't Help in Court"
05:53 - The UK Has Gone Fully Secular
07:30 - Empire vs Kingdom
09:23 - Why Drugs Pointed Him to God
13:32 - Andrew Tate and Unchecked Audiences
14:36 - The Moment Christ Came to Him
17:12 - 23 Years Sober and a Dying Dog
24:33 - The World Is Controlled By Evil
28:44 - Satan Wants His Own Kingdom
32:52 - My 29 Months in Solitary
34:00 - A Healthy Fear of Hell
36:24 - Gen Z Is Buying Bibles
37:46 - The Pandemic Was a Taster Tape
40:33 - "The World Has Hypnotized You"
45:21 - They Want You Switched Off
47:06 - Christianity Is a Relationship
49:18 - Hell Is Real, Eternity Is Real
57:26 - Hollywood's Dark Side Exposed
59:58 - The UK Is Locking People Up

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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍕 Celebrate My 75th birthday with Slices Pizza, a Bottle of Franzese wine, and a Special Seat at my table!: https://franzesewine.com/75
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Russell Brand told me something in this conversation I wasn’t expecting — and I have to share it. He’s facing serious charges in the UK. He’s become a Christian. And the cynics are saying he’s faking it for the trial. I heard the same thing said about me my whole life. So I sat down with him and let him talk. We covered his new book, his faith, the dark side of Hollywood and Epstein, why Gen Z is finally turning toward something real, and the system he says wants every one of us “switched off.” Innocent until proven guilty — that’s where I stand, always. But what he had to say about culture, power, and Christ? You need to hear this one for yourself.

Russell Brand Opens Up Like You’ve Never Seen Him

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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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00:00 - Introduction: In The World But Not of it?
00:56 - Why I Trust Russell's Faith
04:03 - Sitting Down With Russell Brand
04:53 - "Faith Won't Help in Court"
05:53 - The UK Has Gone Fully Secular
07:30 - Empire vs Kingdom
09:23 - Why Drugs Pointed Him to God
13:32 - Andrew Tate and Unchecked Audiences
14:36 - The Moment Christ Came to Him
17:12 - 23 Years Sober and a Dying Dog
24:33 - The World Is Controlled By Evil
28:44 - Satan Wants His Own Kingdom
32:52 - My 29 Months in Solitary
34:00 - A Healthy Fear of Hell
36:24 - Gen Z Is Buying Bibles
37:46 - The Pandemic Was a Taster Tape
40:33 - "The World Has Hypnotized You"
45:21 - They Want You Switched Off
47:06 - Christianity Is a Relationship
49:18 - Hell Is Real, Eternity Is Real
57:26 - Hollywood's Dark Side Exposed
59:58 - The UK Is Locking People Up

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍕 Celebrate My 75th birthday with Slices Pizza, a Bottle of Franzese wine, and a Special Seat at my table!: https://franzesewine.com/75
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Russell Brand told me something in this conversation I wasn’t expecting — and I have to share it. He’s facing serious charges in the UK. He’s become a Christian. And the cynics are saying he’s faking it for the trial. I heard the same thing said about me my whole life. So I sat down with him and let him talk. We covered his new book, his faith, the dark side of Hollywood and Epstein, why Gen Z is finally turning toward something real, and the system he says wants every one of us “switched off.” Innocent until proven guilty — that’s where I stand, always. But what he had to say about culture, power, and Christ? You need to hear this one for yourself.

Russell Brand Opens Up Like You’ve Never Seen Him

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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Introduction: In The World But Not of it?
00:56 - Why I Trust Russell's Faith
04:03 - Sitting Down With Russell Brand
04:53 - "Faith Won't Help in Court"
05:53 - The UK Has Gone Fully Secular
07:30 - Empire vs Kingdom
09:23 - Why Drugs Pointed Him to God
13:32 - Andrew Tate and Unchecked Audiences
14:36 - The Moment Christ Came to Him
17:12 - 23 Years Sober and a Dying Dog
24:33 - The World Is Controlled By Evil
28:44 - Satan Wants His Own Kingdom
32:52 - My 29 Months in Solitary
34:00 - A Healthy Fear of Hell
36:24 - Gen Z Is Buying Bibles
37:46 - The Pandemic Was a Taster Tape
40:33 - "The World Has Hypnotized You"
45:21 - They Want You Switched Off
47:06 - Christianity Is a Relationship
49:18 - Hell Is Real, Eternity Is Real
57:26 - Hollywood's Dark Side Exposed
59:58 - The UK Is Locking People Up

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      <title>Why Does America Give Israel $3.8 Billion? A Former Mob Boss Explains the Deal</title>
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Tucker Carlson, Theo Von, Candace Owens — they’ve all said America gets nothing from Israel and that we’re wasting billions propping them up. But do the numbers actually support that?
I read an article today that breaks it down in a way nobody in the media is talking about — where the $3.8 billion actually goes, how much comes back to American companies and American jobs, and why Israel may be saving us far more than we’re spending. I don’t necessarily agree with everything in it, but the numbers are real and nobody is debunking them. I also give my honest take on Netanyahu, Trump, the Iran war, and why I think you can’t call a man a dictator on Monday and say he’s being led by the nose on Tuesday. Come at me with the evidence. I’ll change my mind.

Why Does America Give Israel $3.8 Billion? A Former Mob Boss Explains the Deal
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00:00 - Introduction: Are We Getting a Good Deal With Israel?00:39 - Welcome + Today's Controversial Topic01:17 - The Israel Blackmail Theory — Show Me the Evidence03:00 - The Article: US Aid Pays Off Big for America04:06 - Tucker Carlson: America Gets Nothing From Israel05:30 - Theo Von: All Our Money Goes to Israel — Wrong06:55 - Candace Owens — No Proof, Just Rage08:33 - The Real Question Deserves a Real Answer09:07 - The Author: Joseph Epstein — Who Is He?10:03 - The Truth: Most of $3.8B Must Be Spent on American Equipment10:29 - Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon — American Companies10:54 - The F-35 Program: 290,000 American Jobs11:44 - Israeli Intelligence Would Cost America Five CIAs12:52 - Israel Saves America 10-20 Years in R&amp;D13:27 - Israel Is America's Strategic Anchor in the Middle East15:09 - Israel Replaces Multiple US Aircraft Carriers — For Free16:07 - Israel's Air Offensive — Best Sales Pitch Lockheed Ever Had16:53 - We Give $3.8B — They Invest $24B Back Into America18:08 - The Strategy: Shifting US Military Focus to the Pacific19:02 - Tucker Posted From Doha in Qatari Garb — Think About That19:39 - The Real Grift: Selling Rage for Ad Revenue20:24 - I Robbed the Government Once — I'm Not Doing It Again21:19 - The Podcasters Aren't Serious. The Numbers Are.22:00 - Nobody Controls Trump — Not Netanyahu, Not Anyone22:23 - You Can't Call Him Hitler and Say He's Led by the Nose23:06 - In Israel, They Say Trump Is Leading Netanyahu — Who's Right?23:33 - Michael's Israeli Friend Who Hates Netanyahu24:43 - Giving Trump the Benefit of the Doubt on Iran26:47 - Iran's School Curriculum: Teaching Children to Kill Americans28:06 - The Best Way to Defeat Your Enemies Is to Make Them Friends28:34 - Trump Tried to Make a Deal With Iran — Nobody's Saying That28:41 - You Got Your Foot on Their Throat — Don't Let Up29:40 - Bring Me the Evidence. I'll Change My Mind.30:14 - Final Thoughts + Be Safe

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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍾 Join Me In Celebrating My 75th Birthday, Sign up for this free event here!: http://celebrate.michaelfranzese.com/
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Tucker Carlson, Theo Von, Candace Owens — they’ve all said America gets nothing from Israel and that we’re wasting billions propping them up. But do the numbers actually support that?
I read an article today that breaks it down in a way nobody in the media is talking about — where the $3.8 billion actually goes, how much comes back to American companies and American jobs, and why Israel may be saving us far more than we’re spending. I don’t necessarily agree with everything in it, but the numbers are real and nobody is debunking them. I also give my honest take on Netanyahu, Trump, the Iran war, and why I think you can’t call a man a dictator on Monday and say he’s being led by the nose on Tuesday. Come at me with the evidence. I’ll change my mind.

Why Does America Give Israel $3.8 Billion? A Former Mob Boss Explains the Deal
🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00 - Introduction: Are We Getting a Good Deal With Israel?00:39 - Welcome + Today's Controversial Topic01:17 - The Israel Blackmail Theory — Show Me the Evidence03:00 - The Article: US Aid Pays Off Big for America04:06 - Tucker Carlson: America Gets Nothing From Israel05:30 - Theo Von: All Our Money Goes to Israel — Wrong06:55 - Candace Owens — No Proof, Just Rage08:33 - The Real Question Deserves a Real Answer09:07 - The Author: Joseph Epstein — Who Is He?10:03 - The Truth: Most of $3.8B Must Be Spent on American Equipment10:29 - Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon — American Companies10:54 - The F-35 Program: 290,000 American Jobs11:44 - Israeli Intelligence Would Cost America Five CIAs12:52 - Israel Saves America 10-20 Years in R&amp;D13:27 - Israel Is America's Strategic Anchor in the Middle East15:09 - Israel Replaces Multiple US Aircraft Carriers — For Free16:07 - Israel's Air Offensive — Best Sales Pitch Lockheed Ever Had16:53 - We Give $3.8B — They Invest $24B Back Into America18:08 - The Strategy: Shifting US Military Focus to the Pacific19:02 - Tucker Posted From Doha in Qatari Garb — Think About That19:39 - The Real Grift: Selling Rage for Ad Revenue20:24 - I Robbed the Government Once — I'm Not Doing It Again21:19 - The Podcasters Aren't Serious. The Numbers Are.22:00 - Nobody Controls Trump — Not Netanyahu, Not Anyone22:23 - You Can't Call Him Hitler and Say He's Led by the Nose23:06 - In Israel, They Say Trump Is Leading Netanyahu — Who's Right?23:33 - Michael's Israeli Friend Who Hates Netanyahu24:43 - Giving Trump the Benefit of the Doubt on Iran26:47 - Iran's School Curriculum: Teaching Children to Kill Americans28:06 - The Best Way to Defeat Your Enemies Is to Make Them Friends28:34 - Trump Tried to Make a Deal With Iran — Nobody's Saying That28:41 - You Got Your Foot on Their Throat — Don't Let Up29:40 - Bring Me the Evidence. I'll Change My Mind.30:14 - Final Thoughts + Be Safe

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍾 Join Me In Celebrating My 75th Birthday, Sign up for this free event here!: http://celebrate.michaelfranzese.com/
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Tucker Carlson, Theo Von, Candace Owens — they’ve all said America gets nothing from Israel and that we’re wasting billions propping them up. But do the numbers actually support that?
I read an article today that breaks it down in a way nobody in the media is talking about — where the $3.8 billion actually goes, how much comes back to American companies and American jobs, and why Israel may be saving us far more than we’re spending. I don’t necessarily agree with everything in it, but the numbers are real and nobody is debunking them. I also give my honest take on Netanyahu, Trump, the Iran war, and why I think you can’t call a man a dictator on Monday and say he’s being led by the nose on Tuesday. Come at me with the evidence. I’ll change my mind.

Why Does America Give Israel $3.8 Billion? A Former Mob Boss Explains the Deal
🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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00:00 - Introduction: Are We Getting a Good Deal With Israel?00:39 - Welcome + Today's Controversial Topic01:17 - The Israel Blackmail Theory — Show Me the Evidence03:00 - The Article: US Aid Pays Off Big for America04:06 - Tucker Carlson: America Gets Nothing From Israel05:30 - Theo Von: All Our Money Goes to Israel — Wrong06:55 - Candace Owens — No Proof, Just Rage08:33 - The Real Question Deserves a Real Answer09:07 - The Author: Joseph Epstein — Who Is He?10:03 - The Truth: Most of $3.8B Must Be Spent on American Equipment10:29 - Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon — American Companies10:54 - The F-35 Program: 290,000 American Jobs11:44 - Israeli Intelligence Would Cost America Five CIAs12:52 - Israel Saves America 10-20 Years in R&amp;D13:27 - Israel Is America's Strategic Anchor in the Middle East15:09 - Israel Replaces Multiple US Aircraft Carriers — For Free16:07 - Israel's Air Offensive — Best Sales Pitch Lockheed Ever Had16:53 - We Give $3.8B — They Invest $24B Back Into America18:08 - The Strategy: Shifting US Military Focus to the Pacific19:02 - Tucker Posted From Doha in Qatari Garb — Think About That19:39 - The Real Grift: Selling Rage for Ad Revenue20:24 - I Robbed the Government Once — I'm Not Doing It Again21:19 - The Podcasters Aren't Serious. The Numbers Are.22:00 - Nobody Controls Trump — Not Netanyahu, Not Anyone22:23 - You Can't Call Him Hitler and Say He's Led by the Nose23:06 - In Israel, They Say Trump Is Leading Netanyahu — Who's Right?23:33 - Michael's Israeli Friend Who Hates Netanyahu24:43 - Giving Trump the Benefit of the Doubt on Iran26:47 - Iran's School Curriculum: Teaching Children to Kill Americans28:06 - The Best Way to Defeat Your Enemies Is to Make Them Friends28:34 - Trump Tried to Make a Deal With Iran — Nobody's Saying That28:41 - You Got Your Foot on Their Throat — Don't Let Up29:40 - Bring Me the Evidence. I'll Change My Mind.30:14 - Final Thoughts + Be Safe

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Debunks the WHCD Shooting Conspiracies — And Calls Out the Real Problem</title>
      <description>💪🏼 For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com
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Three attempts on a sitting president's life. No president in American history has gone through that. And nobody wants to talk about why it keeps happening.
I break down everything that went down at the White House Correspondents Dinner — the facts, the misinformation, the conspiracy theories spreading online, and the one thing nobody on either side wants to say out loud: the rhetoric from the top is getting people killed. I also call out Jimmy Kimmel's disgusting "expectant widow" comment about Melania, the media spreading garbage before they even knew what happened, and why — when made guys on the street had more respect for each other than politicians do today — we have a real problem in this country. I'm not holding back.

Former Mob Boss Debunks the WHCD Shooting Conspiracies — And Calls Out the Real Problem

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
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00:00 - Introduction: Three Attempts — Nobody Is Asking Why
00:31 - Welcome + What Happened at the WHCD
02:00 - The Rhetoric From the Top Is Getting People Killed
03:01 - When the Mob Had More Respect Than Politicians
06:04 - Calling Trump Hitler, Fascist, Dictator — All Lies
07:51 - The Correlation Nobody Wants to Admit
09:05 - If You Can't Admit Biden's Failures, You Have Zero Credibility
10:19 - Trump's Rhetoric — What Michael Won't Defend
11:19 - Lawfare Against Trump — The Facts
13:15 - Who Was the Shooter and What Did He Say?
14:13 - Where Did His Rage Come From?
15:27 - The Mob Can Teach Politicians Something
15:39 - Candace Owens and the Misinformation Machine
17:07 - "It Was Staged" — A Former Mob Boss Responds
19:10 - What Michael Actually Supports About Trump's Policies
23:31 - In the Mob, You Called Someone That — You Died
24:26 - Trump Called the Cops on Epstein — Use Your Head
26:27 - The Facts of What Actually Happened
27:07 - Homeland Security Unfunded for 73 Days — Think About That
27:51 - Ilhan Omar's $30 Million "Accounting Mistake"
30:06 - Weak People With Power — That's the Real Problem
33:38 - The Shooter's Background and Manifesto
35:30 - It Starts at the Top — And Trickles Down
36:08 - Democrats Wouldn't Stand for Murdered Women at the State of the Union
38:14 - Paid Protesters Belong in Jail
39:09 - Thank the Secret Service — And Fund Them
39:51 - Misinformation Exploded Before Anyone Knew the Facts
41:03 - "It Was Staged" Debunked — All of It
46:28 - Conspiracy Theories About Charlie Kirk's Widow — Disgraceful
47:37 - Jimmy Kimmel — A Pathetic Coward
49:33 - "Expectant Widow" — What He Said About Melania
54:07 - What You Can Call Politicians — And What You Can't
56:17 - People Are Dying — This Has to Stop
59:45 - Thank the Secret Service. Fund Them Properly.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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Three attempts on a sitting president's life. No president in American history has gone through that. And nobody wants to talk about why it keeps happening.
I break down everything that went down at the White House Correspondents Dinner — the facts, the misinformation, the conspiracy theories spreading online, and the one thing nobody on either side wants to say out loud: the rhetoric from the top is getting people killed. I also call out Jimmy Kimmel's disgusting "expectant widow" comment about Melania, the media spreading garbage before they even knew what happened, and why — when made guys on the street had more respect for each other than politicians do today — we have a real problem in this country. I'm not holding back.

Former Mob Boss Debunks the WHCD Shooting Conspiracies — And Calls Out the Real Problem

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Introduction: Three Attempts — Nobody Is Asking Why
00:31 - Welcome + What Happened at the WHCD
02:00 - The Rhetoric From the Top Is Getting People Killed
03:01 - When the Mob Had More Respect Than Politicians
06:04 - Calling Trump Hitler, Fascist, Dictator — All Lies
07:51 - The Correlation Nobody Wants to Admit
09:05 - If You Can't Admit Biden's Failures, You Have Zero Credibility
10:19 - Trump's Rhetoric — What Michael Won't Defend
11:19 - Lawfare Against Trump — The Facts
13:15 - Who Was the Shooter and What Did He Say?
14:13 - Where Did His Rage Come From?
15:27 - The Mob Can Teach Politicians Something
15:39 - Candace Owens and the Misinformation Machine
17:07 - "It Was Staged" — A Former Mob Boss Responds
19:10 - What Michael Actually Supports About Trump's Policies
23:31 - In the Mob, You Called Someone That — You Died
24:26 - Trump Called the Cops on Epstein — Use Your Head
26:27 - The Facts of What Actually Happened
27:07 - Homeland Security Unfunded for 73 Days — Think About That
27:51 - Ilhan Omar's $30 Million "Accounting Mistake"
30:06 - Weak People With Power — That's the Real Problem
33:38 - The Shooter's Background and Manifesto
35:30 - It Starts at the Top — And Trickles Down
36:08 - Democrats Wouldn't Stand for Murdered Women at the State of the Union
38:14 - Paid Protesters Belong in Jail
39:09 - Thank the Secret Service — And Fund Them
39:51 - Misinformation Exploded Before Anyone Knew the Facts
41:03 - "It Was Staged" Debunked — All of It
46:28 - Conspiracy Theories About Charlie Kirk's Widow — Disgraceful
47:37 - Jimmy Kimmel — A Pathetic Coward
49:33 - "Expectant Widow" — What He Said About Melania
54:07 - What You Can Call Politicians — And What You Can't
56:17 - People Are Dying — This Has to Stop
59:45 - Thank the Secret Service. Fund Them Properly.

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🛡️Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Three attempts on a sitting president's life. No president in American history has gone through that. And nobody wants to talk about why it keeps happening.
I break down everything that went down at the White House Correspondents Dinner — the facts, the misinformation, the conspiracy theories spreading online, and the one thing nobody on either side wants to say out loud: the rhetoric from the top is getting people killed. I also call out Jimmy Kimmel's disgusting "expectant widow" comment about Melania, the media spreading garbage before they even knew what happened, and why — when made guys on the street had more respect for each other than politicians do today — we have a real problem in this country. I'm not holding back.

Former Mob Boss Debunks the WHCD Shooting Conspiracies — And Calls Out the Real Problem

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Introduction: Three Attempts — Nobody Is Asking Why
00:31 - Welcome + What Happened at the WHCD
02:00 - The Rhetoric From the Top Is Getting People Killed
03:01 - When the Mob Had More Respect Than Politicians
06:04 - Calling Trump Hitler, Fascist, Dictator — All Lies
07:51 - The Correlation Nobody Wants to Admit
09:05 - If You Can't Admit Biden's Failures, You Have Zero Credibility
10:19 - Trump's Rhetoric — What Michael Won't Defend
11:19 - Lawfare Against Trump — The Facts
13:15 - Who Was the Shooter and What Did He Say?
14:13 - Where Did His Rage Come From?
15:27 - The Mob Can Teach Politicians Something
15:39 - Candace Owens and the Misinformation Machine
17:07 - "It Was Staged" — A Former Mob Boss Responds
19:10 - What Michael Actually Supports About Trump's Policies
23:31 - In the Mob, You Called Someone That — You Died
24:26 - Trump Called the Cops on Epstein — Use Your Head
26:27 - The Facts of What Actually Happened
27:07 - Homeland Security Unfunded for 73 Days — Think About That
27:51 - Ilhan Omar's $30 Million "Accounting Mistake"
30:06 - Weak People With Power — That's the Real Problem
33:38 - The Shooter's Background and Manifesto
35:30 - It Starts at the Top — And Trickles Down
36:08 - Democrats Wouldn't Stand for Murdered Women at the State of the Union
38:14 - Paid Protesters Belong in Jail
39:09 - Thank the Secret Service — And Fund Them
39:51 - Misinformation Exploded Before Anyone Knew the Facts
41:03 - "It Was Staged" Debunked — All of It
46:28 - Conspiracy Theories About Charlie Kirk's Widow — Disgraceful
47:37 - Jimmy Kimmel — A Pathetic Coward
49:33 - "Expectant Widow" — What He Said About Melania
54:07 - What You Can Call Politicians — And What You Can't
56:17 - People Are Dying — This Has to Stop
59:45 - Thank the Secret Service. Fund Them Properly.

Backbone Media Group</p>
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      <title> What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Cancer — A Survivor Breaks It Down</title>
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My friend Brett Oubre was told he had six months to live. That was 14 years ago.
I sit down with Brett — brain cancer survivor, successful businessman, and one of the most genuine people I know — for an honest conversation about what he did differently, why he walked away from the standard chemo and radiation protocol, how diet and mindset changed everything, and what he’d tell anyone who just got a cancer diagnosis today. He also shares something that stopped me cold: doctors found a mass on his brain years before the seizure that led to his diagnosis — and nobody said a word. This is a conversation that could save someone’s life.

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Cancer — A Survivor Breaks It Down

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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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My friend Brett Oubre was told he had six months to live. That was 14 years ago.
I sit down with Brett — brain cancer survivor, successful businessman, and one of the most genuine people I know — for an honest conversation about what he did differently, why he walked away from the standard chemo and radiation protocol, how diet and mindset changed everything, and what he’d tell anyone who just got a cancer diagnosis today. He also shares something that stopped me cold: doctors found a mass on his brain years before the seizure that led to his diagnosis — and nobody said a word. This is a conversation that could save someone’s life.

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Cancer — A Survivor Breaks It Down

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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My friend Brett Oubre was told he had six months to live. That was 14 years ago.
I sit down with Brett — brain cancer survivor, successful businessman, and one of the most genuine people I know — for an honest conversation about what he did differently, why he walked away from the standard chemo and radiation protocol, how diet and mindset changed everything, and what he’d tell anyone who just got a cancer diagnosis today. He also shares something that stopped me cold: doctors found a mass on his brain years before the seizure that led to his diagnosis — and nobody said a word. This is a conversation that could save someone’s life.

What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Cancer — A Survivor Breaks It Down

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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      <title>Tommy Robinson: The Islamic Invasion Destroyed Britain — America Is Next</title>
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Tommy Robinson has been jailed, silenced, threatened, and put on an ISIS kill list. He came to America for one reason — to warn us before it’s too late.

I sit down with Tommy for a wide-ranging and at times shocking conversation about Britain’s grooming gang scandal, the cover-up from the highest levels of government, the Muslim Brotherhood’s documented plan for America, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, why he believes Trump is saving Western civilization, and what he says is already happening in Texas right now that most Americans have no idea about. He also tells me what he’d say to Trump if he got the chance to sit down with him. His answer surprised me. This is a conversation you won’t see on mainstream media. There’s a reason for that.



Tommy Robinson: The Islamic Invasion Destroyed Britain — America Is Next



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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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Tommy Robinson has been jailed, silenced, threatened, and put on an ISIS kill list. He came to America for one reason — to warn us before it’s too late.

I sit down with Tommy for a wide-ranging and at times shocking conversation about Britain’s grooming gang scandal, the cover-up from the highest levels of government, the Muslim Brotherhood’s documented plan for America, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, why he believes Trump is saving Western civilization, and what he says is already happening in Texas right now that most Americans have no idea about. He also tells me what he’d say to Trump if he got the chance to sit down with him. His answer surprised me. This is a conversation you won’t see on mainstream media. There’s a reason for that.



Tommy Robinson: The Islamic Invasion Destroyed Britain — America Is Next



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<p>Tommy Robinson has been jailed, silenced, threatened, and put on an ISIS kill list. He came to America for one reason — to warn us before it’s too late.</p>
<p>I sit down with Tommy for a wide-ranging and at times shocking conversation about Britain’s grooming gang scandal, the cover-up from the highest levels of government, the Muslim Brotherhood’s documented plan for America, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, why he believes Trump is saving Western civilization, and what he says is already happening in Texas right now that most Americans have no idea about. He also tells me what he’d say to Trump if he got the chance to sit down with him. His answer surprised me. This is a conversation you won’t see on mainstream media. There’s a reason for that.</p>
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<p>Tommy Robinson: The Islamic Invasion Destroyed Britain — America Is Next</p>
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<p>🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/</p>
<p>🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/</p>
<p>🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb</p>
<p>📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com</p>
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      <title>The Greatest Sopranos Characters Of All Time Ranked by a Real Former Mobster</title>
      <description>I was asked to consult on The Sopranos before it ever aired. I turned it down. The rest is history. Now I’m finally giving you the breakdown nobody else can give — a real former mob boss rating every major character from the real deal to flat-out mamaluke.
Tony visiting a psychiatrist? Dead in a week. Christopher Moltisanti? Never should have gotten made. Vito Spatafore? Don’t get me started. I go through every major character and tell you exactly where they’d land in real mob life — and where the show got it right and dead wrong.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:43:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>I was asked to consult on The Sopranos before it ever aired. I turned it down. The rest is history. Now I’m finally giving you the breakdown nobody else can give — a real former mob boss rating every major character from the real deal to flat-out mamaluke.
Tony visiting a psychiatrist? Dead in a week. Christopher Moltisanti? Never should have gotten made. Vito Spatafore? Don’t get me started. I go through every major character and tell you exactly where they’d land in real mob life — and where the show got it right and dead wrong.
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        <![CDATA[<p>I was asked to consult on The Sopranos before it ever aired. I turned it down. The rest is history. Now I’m finally giving you the breakdown nobody else can give — a real former mob boss rating every major character from the real deal to flat-out mamaluke.
Tony visiting a psychiatrist? Dead in a week. Christopher Moltisanti? Never should have gotten made. Vito Spatafore? Don’t get me started. I go through every major character and tell you exactly where they’d land in real mob life — and where the show got it right and dead wrong.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Iran War — And What Happens If Trump Loses</title>
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I’ll be straight with you — Iran has been our avowed enemy for 47 years. They’ve killed Americans, they were building a nuclear weapon, and they’ve murdered 16,000 of their own people this year alone. This isn’t politics. This is common sense.
In this video I break down exactly where the Iran war stands right now — the failed ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, why the Democrats’ hypocrisy on this is staggering, and what Trump absolutely must do to finish this. I also address Netanyahu’s influence, Trump’s campaign promise of no new wars, and why America cannot afford to walk away from this without winning. I’ve got no horse in this race except my children, my grandchildren, and this country. That’s enough.

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Iran War — And What Happens If Trump Loses

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00:00 - Introduction: America Must Win01:35 - Is This a War? Michael Calls It02:14 - Trump Promised No New Wars02:55 - Venezuela vs. Iran — Not the Same03:41 - Iran Has Been Our Enemy for 47 Years04:21 - Would Iran Actually Use a Nuclear Weapon?04:44 - Iran Said They Could Build One in 11 Days05:29 - Obama's Nuclear Deal Funded Their Weapons06:10 - Trump Gave Iran Every Chance — They Refused06:41 - He Invaded. Here's Why Michael Supports It.07:53 - They're Murdering Their Own People — 16,000 This Year08:10 - As a Christian Nation, Can We Just Watch?09:40 - When You've Got Your Enemy Down, Finish It10:07 - The Ceasefire Talks That Fell Apart10:39 - The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Explained11:41 - Iran Is Begging to Come Back to the Table12:02 - The Democrats' Hypocrisy — It's All on Video13:08 - They Don't Care About America. They Hate Trump.14:09 - Newsom: The Biggest Fraud in Politics15:08 - Trump Must Keep His Foot on the Jugular15:59 - What Trump Said That He Shouldn't Have Said16:37 - The Madness Behind Trump's Method17:02 - What Trump Is Quietly Doing Right17:51 - Democrats Have No Policies — Just Anti-Trump19:31 - Where the Iran War Stands Right Now19:53 - Netanyahu: Influence Yes. Control? No.23:03 - The Policies Michael Supports — All of Them26:57 - Vote for Policies. Not Personalities.28:06 - If America Wins This War — What It Means29:21 - America First. Forget MAGA.30:09 - What Victory in Iran Actually Looks Like31:12 - The American Dream — What It Really Is32:44 - Democrats Rooting Against America — Shame on Them34:27 - Let's Hope and Pray America Wins34:43 - God Bless + Final Thoughts


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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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I’ll be straight with you — Iran has been our avowed enemy for 47 years. They’ve killed Americans, they were building a nuclear weapon, and they’ve murdered 16,000 of their own people this year alone. This isn’t politics. This is common sense.
In this video I break down exactly where the Iran war stands right now — the failed ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, why the Democrats’ hypocrisy on this is staggering, and what Trump absolutely must do to finish this. I also address Netanyahu’s influence, Trump’s campaign promise of no new wars, and why America cannot afford to walk away from this without winning. I’ve got no horse in this race except my children, my grandchildren, and this country. That’s enough.

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Iran War — And What Happens If Trump Loses

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00:00 - Introduction: America Must Win01:35 - Is This a War? Michael Calls It02:14 - Trump Promised No New Wars02:55 - Venezuela vs. Iran — Not the Same03:41 - Iran Has Been Our Enemy for 47 Years04:21 - Would Iran Actually Use a Nuclear Weapon?04:44 - Iran Said They Could Build One in 11 Days05:29 - Obama's Nuclear Deal Funded Their Weapons06:10 - Trump Gave Iran Every Chance — They Refused06:41 - He Invaded. Here's Why Michael Supports It.07:53 - They're Murdering Their Own People — 16,000 This Year08:10 - As a Christian Nation, Can We Just Watch?09:40 - When You've Got Your Enemy Down, Finish It10:07 - The Ceasefire Talks That Fell Apart10:39 - The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Explained11:41 - Iran Is Begging to Come Back to the Table12:02 - The Democrats' Hypocrisy — It's All on Video13:08 - They Don't Care About America. They Hate Trump.14:09 - Newsom: The Biggest Fraud in Politics15:08 - Trump Must Keep His Foot on the Jugular15:59 - What Trump Said That He Shouldn't Have Said16:37 - The Madness Behind Trump's Method17:02 - What Trump Is Quietly Doing Right17:51 - Democrats Have No Policies — Just Anti-Trump19:31 - Where the Iran War Stands Right Now19:53 - Netanyahu: Influence Yes. Control? No.23:03 - The Policies Michael Supports — All of Them26:57 - Vote for Policies. Not Personalities.28:06 - If America Wins This War — What It Means29:21 - America First. Forget MAGA.30:09 - What Victory in Iran Actually Looks Like31:12 - The American Dream — What It Really Is32:44 - Democrats Rooting Against America — Shame on Them34:27 - Let's Hope and Pray America Wins34:43 - God Bless + Final Thoughts


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I’ll be straight with you — Iran has been our avowed enemy for 47 years. They’ve killed Americans, they were building a nuclear weapon, and they’ve murdered 16,000 of their own people this year alone. This isn’t politics. This is common sense.
In this video I break down exactly where the Iran war stands right now — the failed ceasefire talks, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, why the Democrats’ hypocrisy on this is staggering, and what Trump absolutely must do to finish this. I also address Netanyahu’s influence, Trump’s campaign promise of no new wars, and why America cannot afford to walk away from this without winning. I’ve got no horse in this race except my children, my grandchildren, and this country. That’s enough.

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Iran War — And What Happens If Trump Loses

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<p>00:00 - Introduction: America Must Win01:35 - Is This a War? Michael Calls It02:14 - Trump Promised No New Wars02:55 - Venezuela vs. Iran — Not the Same03:41 - Iran Has Been Our Enemy for 47 Years04:21 - Would Iran Actually Use a Nuclear Weapon?04:44 - Iran Said They Could Build One in 11 Days05:29 - Obama's Nuclear Deal Funded Their Weapons06:10 - Trump Gave Iran Every Chance — They Refused06:41 - He Invaded. Here's Why Michael Supports It.07:53 - They're Murdering Their Own People — 16,000 This Year08:10 - As a Christian Nation, Can We Just Watch?09:40 - When You've Got Your Enemy Down, Finish It10:07 - The Ceasefire Talks That Fell Apart10:39 - The Strait of Hormuz Blockade Explained11:41 - Iran Is Begging to Come Back to the Table12:02 - The Democrats' Hypocrisy — It's All on Video13:08 - They Don't Care About America. They Hate Trump.14:09 - Newsom: The Biggest Fraud in Politics15:08 - Trump Must Keep His Foot on the Jugular15:59 - What Trump Said That He Shouldn't Have Said16:37 - The Madness Behind Trump's Method17:02 - What Trump Is Quietly Doing Right17:51 - Democrats Have No Policies — Just Anti-Trump19:31 - Where the Iran War Stands Right Now19:53 - Netanyahu: Influence Yes. Control? No.23:03 - The Policies Michael Supports — All of Them26:57 - Vote for Policies. Not Personalities.28:06 - If America Wins This War — What It Means29:21 - America First. Forget MAGA.30:09 - What Victory in Iran Actually Looks Like31:12 - The American Dream — What It Really Is32:44 - Democrats Rooting Against America — Shame on Them34:27 - Let's Hope and Pray America Wins34:43 - God Bless + Final Thoughts</p>
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      <title>Has Trump Finally Lost It? A Former Mob Boss Gives His Honest Verdict</title>
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I’ve supported Donald Trump. I still support a lot of his policies. But this week I have to be honest — and if you know me, you know I’m going to tell it like it is no matter who it offends.Trump went on Truth Social and called Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones low IQ and stupid. I know Tucker personally. He is neither of those things. None of them are. Then Trump posted an image of himself that looked like Jesus Christ — and had to take it down. I’m a Christian. I can’t stay quiet on that. I’m also going to give you my honest take on Iran, Netanyahu, and why Trump desperately needs a real consigliere — not a yes man. The mob got that part right. This isn’t me turning on Trump. This is me calling it like I see it.

Has Trump Finally Lost It? A Former Mob Boss Gives His Honest Verdict

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I’ve supported Donald Trump. I still support a lot of his policies. But this week I have to be honest — and if you know me, you know I’m going to tell it like it is no matter who it offends.Trump went on Truth Social and called Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones low IQ and stupid. I know Tucker personally. He is neither of those things. None of them are. Then Trump posted an image of himself that looked like Jesus Christ — and had to take it down. I’m a Christian. I can’t stay quiet on that. I’m also going to give you my honest take on Iran, Netanyahu, and why Trump desperately needs a real consigliere — not a yes man. The mob got that part right. This isn’t me turning on Trump. This is me calling it like I see it.

Has Trump Finally Lost It? A Former Mob Boss Gives His Honest Verdict

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I’ve supported Donald Trump. I still support a lot of his policies. But this week I have to be honest — and if you know me, you know I’m going to tell it like it is no matter who it offends.Trump went on Truth Social and called Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones low IQ and stupid. I know Tucker personally. He is neither of those things. None of them are. Then Trump posted an image of himself that looked like Jesus Christ — and had to take it down. I’m a Christian. I can’t stay quiet on that. I’m also going to give you my honest take on Iran, Netanyahu, and why Trump desperately needs a real consigliere — not a yes man. The mob got that part right. This isn’t me turning on Trump. This is me calling it like I see it.

Has Trump Finally Lost It? A Former Mob Boss Gives His Honest Verdict

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Machiavelli — This Is What Real Power Looks Like</title>
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Anyone can lead when times are good. Real leadership shows up when everything is falling apart — and I know that firsthand.
In this video I break down the most powerful leadership lessons from Machiavelli’s The Prince and overlay them with what I actually lived inside one of the most high-pressure criminal organizations in American history. We cover the four ways leaders rise, how to manage your reputation like a weapon, how to read timing and opportunity, and most importantly — how to lead through crisis without losing your people, your credibility, or yourself. Machiavelli described human nature as it really is. I lived it. Now you’re going to learn it.

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00:00 - Crisis Doesn't Weaken Leaders. It Defines Them.
00:34 - What Real Leadership Actually Means
01:05 - Why People Misunderstand Machiavelli
02:37 - How Leaders Rise — The Four Paths
04:53 - Path 1: Inherited Power
05:42 - Path 2: Earned Power
06:20 - Path 3: Opportunistic Power
07:00 - Path 4: Forced Power
07:35 - Your Origin Shapes Your Strengths
07:54 - Public Image Is Part of Your Strategy
10:06 - Protect Your Reputation Like an Asset
10:30 - Real Virtue vs. Appearing Virtuous
11:06 - When Character and Image Align
11:35 - Timing Is a Weapon — When to Move
12:21 - Patience Is Also a Weapon
12:38 - How to Recognize Opportunity
13:01 - Opportunity Favors the Prepared
13:26 - Crisis Leadership — Five Rules
13:53 - Rule 1: Respond Fast, Not Emotionally
14:02 - Rule 2: Own Truth, Control the Narrative
14:15 - Rule 3: Separate Facts From Noise
14:22 - Rule 4: Protect the Mission Not Your Ego
14:31 - Rule 5: Rebuild Trust Through Action
15:16 - The Fox and the Lion
16:00 - Calm Is the New Currency
16:27 - Accept the Situation Quickly
16:38 - Prioritize Ruthlessly in a Crisis
17:09 - How to Decide Without Perfect Information
17:52 - Your Three Types of Capital
18:03 - 1: Financial Capital in a Crisis
18:17 - 2: Human Capital — Who Steps Up?
18:41 - 3: Political Capital — Alliances Save You
19:00 - How to Maintain Authority Under Pressure
19:50 - Never Lose Your Long-Term Vision
20:22 - What Remains When It's All Said and Done
20:28 - Legacy, Succession and Your Code
21:14 - Build Systems, Not Dependencies
22:27 - Develop the Leaders Behind You
23:47 - The Founder's Trap — Let Go or Stop Growing
24:28 - The Lines You Will Never Cross
25:05 - Leadership Is About Who You Built

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Anyone can lead when times are good. Real leadership shows up when everything is falling apart — and I know that firsthand.
In this video I break down the most powerful leadership lessons from Machiavelli’s The Prince and overlay them with what I actually lived inside one of the most high-pressure criminal organizations in American history. We cover the four ways leaders rise, how to manage your reputation like a weapon, how to read timing and opportunity, and most importantly — how to lead through crisis without losing your people, your credibility, or yourself. Machiavelli described human nature as it really is. I lived it. Now you’re going to learn it.

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00:00 - Crisis Doesn't Weaken Leaders. It Defines Them.
00:34 - What Real Leadership Actually Means
01:05 - Why People Misunderstand Machiavelli
02:37 - How Leaders Rise — The Four Paths
04:53 - Path 1: Inherited Power
05:42 - Path 2: Earned Power
06:20 - Path 3: Opportunistic Power
07:00 - Path 4: Forced Power
07:35 - Your Origin Shapes Your Strengths
07:54 - Public Image Is Part of Your Strategy
10:06 - Protect Your Reputation Like an Asset
10:30 - Real Virtue vs. Appearing Virtuous
11:06 - When Character and Image Align
11:35 - Timing Is a Weapon — When to Move
12:21 - Patience Is Also a Weapon
12:38 - How to Recognize Opportunity
13:01 - Opportunity Favors the Prepared
13:26 - Crisis Leadership — Five Rules
13:53 - Rule 1: Respond Fast, Not Emotionally
14:02 - Rule 2: Own Truth, Control the Narrative
14:15 - Rule 3: Separate Facts From Noise
14:22 - Rule 4: Protect the Mission Not Your Ego
14:31 - Rule 5: Rebuild Trust Through Action
15:16 - The Fox and the Lion
16:00 - Calm Is the New Currency
16:27 - Accept the Situation Quickly
16:38 - Prioritize Ruthlessly in a Crisis
17:09 - How to Decide Without Perfect Information
17:52 - Your Three Types of Capital
18:03 - 1: Financial Capital in a Crisis
18:17 - 2: Human Capital — Who Steps Up?
18:41 - 3: Political Capital — Alliances Save You
19:00 - How to Maintain Authority Under Pressure
19:50 - Never Lose Your Long-Term Vision
20:22 - What Remains When It's All Said and Done
20:28 - Legacy, Succession and Your Code
21:14 - Build Systems, Not Dependencies
22:27 - Develop the Leaders Behind You
23:47 - The Founder's Trap — Let Go or Stop Growing
24:28 - The Lines You Will Never Cross
25:05 - Leadership Is About Who You Built

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Anyone can lead when times are good. Real leadership shows up when everything is falling apart — and I know that firsthand.
In this video I break down the most powerful leadership lessons from Machiavelli’s The Prince and overlay them with what I actually lived inside one of the most high-pressure criminal organizations in American history. We cover the four ways leaders rise, how to manage your reputation like a weapon, how to read timing and opportunity, and most importantly — how to lead through crisis without losing your people, your credibility, or yourself. Machiavelli described human nature as it really is. I lived it. Now you’re going to learn it.

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
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00:00 - Crisis Doesn't Weaken Leaders. It Defines Them.
00:34 - What Real Leadership Actually Means
01:05 - Why People Misunderstand Machiavelli
02:37 - How Leaders Rise — The Four Paths
04:53 - Path 1: Inherited Power
05:42 - Path 2: Earned Power
06:20 - Path 3: Opportunistic Power
07:00 - Path 4: Forced Power
07:35 - Your Origin Shapes Your Strengths
07:54 - Public Image Is Part of Your Strategy
10:06 - Protect Your Reputation Like an Asset
10:30 - Real Virtue vs. Appearing Virtuous
11:06 - When Character and Image Align
11:35 - Timing Is a Weapon — When to Move
12:21 - Patience Is Also a Weapon
12:38 - How to Recognize Opportunity
13:01 - Opportunity Favors the Prepared
13:26 - Crisis Leadership — Five Rules
13:53 - Rule 1: Respond Fast, Not Emotionally
14:02 - Rule 2: Own Truth, Control the Narrative
14:15 - Rule 3: Separate Facts From Noise
14:22 - Rule 4: Protect the Mission Not Your Ego
14:31 - Rule 5: Rebuild Trust Through Action
15:16 - The Fox and the Lion
16:00 - Calm Is the New Currency
16:27 - Accept the Situation Quickly
16:38 - Prioritize Ruthlessly in a Crisis
17:09 - How to Decide Without Perfect Information
17:52 - Your Three Types of Capital
18:03 - 1: Financial Capital in a Crisis
18:17 - 2: Human Capital — Who Steps Up?
18:41 - 3: Political Capital — Alliances Save You
19:00 - How to Maintain Authority Under Pressure
19:50 - Never Lose Your Long-Term Vision
20:22 - What Remains When It's All Said and Done
20:28 - Legacy, Succession and Your Code
21:14 - Build Systems, Not Dependencies
22:27 - Develop the Leaders Behind You
23:47 - The Founder's Trap — Let Go or Stop Growing
24:28 - The Lines You Will Never Cross
25:05 - Leadership Is About Who You Built

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Giuliani looked me in the eye in that courtroom and said, "Franzese, if I convict you on this case, you're getting 100 years." I looked right back and said, let's go for round five.
This is the case nobody ever talks about — one of the very first RICO trials ever used against the mob, before the famous Commission case, before any of it. I was a defendant. I know exactly what happened. Now there's a book written about it — Wise Guys, Rabbis and the FBI by Mel Cooper — and I'm giving you my side of the story. The backroom deals, the FBI undercover agent who told the truth, the defendant who walked out of prison by mistake on a 30-year sentence, and the moment I called my future wife and said pack your bags, we're getting married in Vegas. It's all here.
Get the book on Amazon. Then come watch this.

The Time Jews and Italians Got Indicted Together — My Wildest Case Ever
The Time The Italian Mob Got The Upper Hand on Jewish Scammers
The Time a Jewish Scam Almost Took Down the Italian Mob

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00:00 - Welcome + Easter Blessings
01:07 - The Book: Wise Guys, Rabbis &amp; the FBI
01:44 - Arrested Off His Own Plane
02:16 - "Why Are We Going to Manhattan?"
03:46 - Giuliani Threatens Him With 100 Years
04:00 - "Let's Go Round Five, Rudy"
04:29 - Michael Goes to the Prosecutor Himself
05:36 - Seven Italians, Eight Jews on Trial
06:04 - Reading From the Book
08:19 - Giuliani's First Ever RICO Case
09:29 - The Defendant Who Walked Out Free
11:05 - The Italians Walk, The Jews Convicted
11:26 - The Tape That Cost One Man Seven Years
13:35 - Reading the Verdict — All Counts
14:39 - The Jury Decided in the First Hour
15:48 - Acquitted — "Pack Your Bags, We're Getting Married"
16:22 - Michael's Real Involvement With Mel Cooper
18:07 - The FBI Boxing Sting — Don King &amp; Michael
20:32 - The Undercover Agent Michael Never Knew
21:12 - The Agent Who Told the Truth
22:13 - Al Sharpton: Mob Payroll to FBI Informant
24:38 - The John Riggy Window Case
26:15 - Michael Takes the Weight for a Friend
27:38 - Sent Back to Prison for Loyalty
28:22 - Senate Hearings Are a Dog and Pony Show
29:36 - Read the Book — Final Recommendation
30:07 - Final Thoughts + God Bless
31:30 - Join michaelfranzese.com/family

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Giuliani looked me in the eye in that courtroom and said, "Franzese, if I convict you on this case, you're getting 100 years." I looked right back and said, let's go for round five.
This is the case nobody ever talks about — one of the very first RICO trials ever used against the mob, before the famous Commission case, before any of it. I was a defendant. I know exactly what happened. Now there's a book written about it — Wise Guys, Rabbis and the FBI by Mel Cooper — and I'm giving you my side of the story. The backroom deals, the FBI undercover agent who told the truth, the defendant who walked out of prison by mistake on a 30-year sentence, and the moment I called my future wife and said pack your bags, we're getting married in Vegas. It's all here.
Get the book on Amazon. Then come watch this.

The Time Jews and Italians Got Indicted Together — My Wildest Case Ever
The Time The Italian Mob Got The Upper Hand on Jewish Scammers
The Time a Jewish Scam Almost Took Down the Italian Mob

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00:00 - Welcome + Easter Blessings
01:07 - The Book: Wise Guys, Rabbis &amp; the FBI
01:44 - Arrested Off His Own Plane
02:16 - "Why Are We Going to Manhattan?"
03:46 - Giuliani Threatens Him With 100 Years
04:00 - "Let's Go Round Five, Rudy"
04:29 - Michael Goes to the Prosecutor Himself
05:36 - Seven Italians, Eight Jews on Trial
06:04 - Reading From the Book
08:19 - Giuliani's First Ever RICO Case
09:29 - The Defendant Who Walked Out Free
11:05 - The Italians Walk, The Jews Convicted
11:26 - The Tape That Cost One Man Seven Years
13:35 - Reading the Verdict — All Counts
14:39 - The Jury Decided in the First Hour
15:48 - Acquitted — "Pack Your Bags, We're Getting Married"
16:22 - Michael's Real Involvement With Mel Cooper
18:07 - The FBI Boxing Sting — Don King &amp; Michael
20:32 - The Undercover Agent Michael Never Knew
21:12 - The Agent Who Told the Truth
22:13 - Al Sharpton: Mob Payroll to FBI Informant
24:38 - The John Riggy Window Case
26:15 - Michael Takes the Weight for a Friend
27:38 - Sent Back to Prison for Loyalty
28:22 - Senate Hearings Are a Dog and Pony Show
29:36 - Read the Book — Final Recommendation
30:07 - Final Thoughts + God Bless
31:30 - Join michaelfranzese.com/family

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Giuliani looked me in the eye in that courtroom and said, "Franzese, if I convict you on this case, you're getting 100 years." I looked right back and said, let's go for round five.
This is the case nobody ever talks about — one of the very first RICO trials ever used against the mob, before the famous Commission case, before any of it. I was a defendant. I know exactly what happened. Now there's a book written about it — Wise Guys, Rabbis and the FBI by Mel Cooper — and I'm giving you my side of the story. The backroom deals, the FBI undercover agent who told the truth, the defendant who walked out of prison by mistake on a 30-year sentence, and the moment I called my future wife and said pack your bags, we're getting married in Vegas. It's all here.
Get the book on Amazon. Then come watch this.

The Time Jews and Italians Got Indicted Together — My Wildest Case Ever
The Time The Italian Mob Got The Upper Hand on Jewish Scammers
The Time a Jewish Scam Almost Took Down the Italian Mob

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Welcome + Easter Blessings
01:07 - The Book: Wise Guys, Rabbis &amp; the FBI
01:44 - Arrested Off His Own Plane
02:16 - "Why Are We Going to Manhattan?"
03:46 - Giuliani Threatens Him With 100 Years
04:00 - "Let's Go Round Five, Rudy"
04:29 - Michael Goes to the Prosecutor Himself
05:36 - Seven Italians, Eight Jews on Trial
06:04 - Reading From the Book
08:19 - Giuliani's First Ever RICO Case
09:29 - The Defendant Who Walked Out Free
11:05 - The Italians Walk, The Jews Convicted
11:26 - The Tape That Cost One Man Seven Years
13:35 - Reading the Verdict — All Counts
14:39 - The Jury Decided in the First Hour
15:48 - Acquitted — "Pack Your Bags, We're Getting Married"
16:22 - Michael's Real Involvement With Mel Cooper
18:07 - The FBI Boxing Sting — Don King &amp; Michael
20:32 - The Undercover Agent Michael Never Knew
21:12 - The Agent Who Told the Truth
22:13 - Al Sharpton: Mob Payroll to FBI Informant
24:38 - The John Riggy Window Case
26:15 - Michael Takes the Weight for a Friend
27:38 - Sent Back to Prison for Loyalty
28:22 - Senate Hearings Are a Dog and Pony Show
29:36 - Read the Book — Final Recommendation
30:07 - Final Thoughts + God Bless
31:30 - Join michaelfranzese.com/family

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Gives His Verdict on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man</title>
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I’ve lived the life Tommy Shelby is trying to escape — and I’m telling you, this movie hits different when it’s not fiction to you.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man just dropped on Netflix and I gave it a full breakdown — the father and son tension, the Nazi counterfeit scheme, the demons that follow you when the life is over. I take you through my ten biggest takeaways from the film, and I get personal about what Tommy Shelby’s story actually reflects about my own life, my own father, and what it really costs when you walk away from all of it.
Watch the series first if you haven’t. Then come back and watch this. You’ll understand why.

Former Mob Boss Gives His Verdict on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

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00:00 - Welcome + Peaky Blinders Movie Review01:28 - The Series, Cast &amp; Backstory02:07 - Nazis, Counterfeit Money &amp; Britain's Economy03:01 - What Does "The Immortal Man" Mean?03:36 - Full Cast Breakdown05:12 - Takeaway #1: Curse or Gift?06:17 - Michael's Demons Come Out at Night07:22 - Can You Ever Escape Your Past?08:06 - Can a Criminal Ever Truly Retire?09:09 - Takeaway #2: The Next Generation Takes Over09:46 - Why His Son "Duke" Sided With the Nazis10:05 - Michael's 10 Years Without His Father11:06 - Takeaway #3: Crime Threatens an Entire Nation12:00 - Takeaway #4: Family Loyalty vs. Self-Destruction12:36 - Takeaway #5: The Moral Compromise14:17 - Takeaway #6: Haunting, Melancholy, and Dark15:21 - Takeaway #7: Revenge and Final Reckoning15:43 - Takeaway #8: Cinematic Upgrade — Real Movie Feel16:39 - Takeaway #9: End of an Era18:03 - My Verdict18:20 - Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?21:05 - Two Brothers Who Killed Their Father21:44 - Father and Son — A Reconciliation22:10 - Watch the Movie AND the Series23:16 - Final Thoughts
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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I’ve lived the life Tommy Shelby is trying to escape — and I’m telling you, this movie hits different when it’s not fiction to you.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man just dropped on Netflix and I gave it a full breakdown — the father and son tension, the Nazi counterfeit scheme, the demons that follow you when the life is over. I take you through my ten biggest takeaways from the film, and I get personal about what Tommy Shelby’s story actually reflects about my own life, my own father, and what it really costs when you walk away from all of it.
Watch the series first if you haven’t. Then come back and watch this. You’ll understand why.

Former Mob Boss Gives His Verdict on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

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00:00 - Welcome + Peaky Blinders Movie Review01:28 - The Series, Cast &amp; Backstory02:07 - Nazis, Counterfeit Money &amp; Britain's Economy03:01 - What Does "The Immortal Man" Mean?03:36 - Full Cast Breakdown05:12 - Takeaway #1: Curse or Gift?06:17 - Michael's Demons Come Out at Night07:22 - Can You Ever Escape Your Past?08:06 - Can a Criminal Ever Truly Retire?09:09 - Takeaway #2: The Next Generation Takes Over09:46 - Why His Son "Duke" Sided With the Nazis10:05 - Michael's 10 Years Without His Father11:06 - Takeaway #3: Crime Threatens an Entire Nation12:00 - Takeaway #4: Family Loyalty vs. Self-Destruction12:36 - Takeaway #5: The Moral Compromise14:17 - Takeaway #6: Haunting, Melancholy, and Dark15:21 - Takeaway #7: Revenge and Final Reckoning15:43 - Takeaway #8: Cinematic Upgrade — Real Movie Feel16:39 - Takeaway #9: End of an Era18:03 - My Verdict18:20 - Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?21:05 - Two Brothers Who Killed Their Father21:44 - Father and Son — A Reconciliation22:10 - Watch the Movie AND the Series23:16 - Final Thoughts
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I’ve lived the life Tommy Shelby is trying to escape — and I’m telling you, this movie hits different when it’s not fiction to you.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man just dropped on Netflix and I gave it a full breakdown — the father and son tension, the Nazi counterfeit scheme, the demons that follow you when the life is over. I take you through my ten biggest takeaways from the film, and I get personal about what Tommy Shelby’s story actually reflects about my own life, my own father, and what it really costs when you walk away from all of it.
Watch the series first if you haven’t. Then come back and watch this. You’ll understand why.

Former Mob Boss Gives His Verdict on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00 - Welcome + Peaky Blinders Movie Review01:28 - The Series, Cast &amp; Backstory02:07 - Nazis, Counterfeit Money &amp; Britain's Economy03:01 - What Does "The Immortal Man" Mean?03:36 - Full Cast Breakdown05:12 - Takeaway #1: Curse or Gift?06:17 - Michael's Demons Come Out at Night07:22 - Can You Ever Escape Your Past?08:06 - Can a Criminal Ever Truly Retire?09:09 - Takeaway #2: The Next Generation Takes Over09:46 - Why His Son "Duke" Sided With the Nazis10:05 - Michael's 10 Years Without His Father11:06 - Takeaway #3: Crime Threatens an Entire Nation12:00 - Takeaway #4: Family Loyalty vs. Self-Destruction12:36 - Takeaway #5: The Moral Compromise14:17 - Takeaway #6: Haunting, Melancholy, and Dark15:21 - Takeaway #7: Revenge and Final Reckoning15:43 - Takeaway #8: Cinematic Upgrade — Real Movie Feel16:39 - Takeaway #9: End of an Era18:03 - My Verdict18:20 - Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?21:05 - Two Brothers Who Killed Their Father21:44 - Father and Son — A Reconciliation22:10 - Watch the Movie AND the Series23:16 - Final Thoughts
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      <title>They’re Planning A Fake Alien Invasion - UFO Expert EXPOSES The Truth</title>
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I sit down with one of the most controversial and fascinating guests I’ve ever had on this channel — Dr. Steven Greer, the world’s leading UFO disclosure expert, retired physician, and founder of the Disclosure Project.
Dr. Greer has spent 33 years briefing CIA directors, senators, and presidents on what he calls the biggest cover-up in human history. He told me straight out that this operation would make the mafia look like nothing — and coming from me, that’s saying a lot. What you’re going to hear in this conversation is going to challenge everything you think you know. Dr. Greer claims that JFK was assassinated because he was getting too close to the truth, that Marilyn Monroe was killed for the same reason, that there are living extraterrestrials in captivity right now, and that a covert group has been planning a fake alien invasion for decades — and Trump may be the only person standing in the way of it happening. Is it real? I let him talk. I asked the hard questions. Then I give you my honest take at the end. You make up your own mind.

They’re Planning A Fake Alien Invasion - UFO Expert EXPOSES The Truth

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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00:00 - If They Were Hostile, We'd Already Be Gone
01:22 - Welcome + 2 Million Subscriber Goal
02:11 - Michael's Take: Do UFOs and ETs Actually Exist?
04:46 - Meet Dr. Steven Greer — Briefing the CIA for 33 Years
05:20 - Did Obama Just Accidentally Admit Aliens Are Real?
06:08 - Trump's Executive Order and the Files They're Hiding
07:21 - "This Would Make the Mafia Look Like Nothing"
10:46 - Man-Made, Extraterrestrial, and Extra-Dimensional — Three Different Things
13:13 - Covert Programs and Criminal Enterprises Since the 1950s
15:33 - The CIA Document That Proves They Staged Alien Abductions
16:38 - $12 Trillion Missing From the Pentagon — Here's Where It Went
17:24 - The Free Energy Technology They've Been Suppressing for 80 Years
19:03 - Who's Really Behind This? The Consortium Nobody Can Name
19:31 - They Killed Kennedy Over This
23:20 - Marilyn Monroe Was a Hit — What She Knew Got Her Killed
24:32 - Senior Military and Law Enforcement Finally Want Answers
31:09 - He Was Offered $2 Billion to Stay Quiet — He Said No
31:42 - Black Sites, Underground Bases, and the GPS Coordinates
33:26 - Rumsfeld Said $2.3 Trillion Was Missing — The Day Before 9/11
34:07 - Lockheed Skunk Works: "Anything on Star Trek, We Already Have It"
38:10 - Will Trump Succeed? Or Is This the Epstein Situation All Over Again?
39:38 - The World's Largest RICO — Using the Same Law That Took Down the Mob
40:14 - Hard Evidence: Over 1,000 ET Craft Retrieved, Bodies in Storage
42:34 - What Do They Actually Look Like? 69 Species Catalogued
44:56 - Why Aren't They Hostile? The Physics Argument That Changes Everything
47:40 - Our Technology Is Way Ahead of Our Spiritual Development
48:29 - The Buga Sphere: A 12,560-Year-Old ET Artifact Found in Colombia
51:21 - CE5 Contact: How Greer's Team Communicates With ET Civilizations
54:24 - Living Extraterrestrials in Captivity — Greer Asked Trump to Free Them
55:27 - "They're Closer to Gandhi or Christ Than Anything We Are"
57:55 - A Greater Threat Than China, Russia, or Iran
58:28 - We're Out of Time — The Three Scenarios That Could End Everything
59:17 - They Can Fill the Sky With Man-Made UFOs and Fool Everyone
1:00:25 - Gulf of Tonkin. 9/11. COVID. The Pattern You Need to See
1:01:11 - Wernher von Braun's Deathbed Warning About the Alien Hoax
1:02:09 - The 70-Year Plan to Stage a Fake War and Install Totalitarian Control
1:04:14 - Trump Is the Only Thing Standing Between Us and a Fake War of the Worlds
1:05:10 - Joe Rogan Buried This. Sean Ryan's Family Was Threatened.
1:06:48 - "If I Get Threatened, This Interview Airs"
1:08:36 - Michael's Personal Take: Here's What I Actually Believe
1:11:46 - The Religious Question: What Does the Bible Say About Any of This?
1:14:04 - Final Thoughts — Make Up Your Own Mind




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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:39:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🗝️ Go to my sponsor https://venice.ai/franzese and use code franzese to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using my code will get you 20% off a pro plan.
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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I sit down with one of the most controversial and fascinating guests I’ve ever had on this channel — Dr. Steven Greer, the world’s leading UFO disclosure expert, retired physician, and founder of the Disclosure Project.
Dr. Greer has spent 33 years briefing CIA directors, senators, and presidents on what he calls the biggest cover-up in human history. He told me straight out that this operation would make the mafia look like nothing — and coming from me, that’s saying a lot. What you’re going to hear in this conversation is going to challenge everything you think you know. Dr. Greer claims that JFK was assassinated because he was getting too close to the truth, that Marilyn Monroe was killed for the same reason, that there are living extraterrestrials in captivity right now, and that a covert group has been planning a fake alien invasion for decades — and Trump may be the only person standing in the way of it happening. Is it real? I let him talk. I asked the hard questions. Then I give you my honest take at the end. You make up your own mind.

They’re Planning A Fake Alien Invasion - UFO Expert EXPOSES The Truth

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com


00:00 - If They Were Hostile, We'd Already Be Gone
01:22 - Welcome + 2 Million Subscriber Goal
02:11 - Michael's Take: Do UFOs and ETs Actually Exist?
04:46 - Meet Dr. Steven Greer — Briefing the CIA for 33 Years
05:20 - Did Obama Just Accidentally Admit Aliens Are Real?
06:08 - Trump's Executive Order and the Files They're Hiding
07:21 - "This Would Make the Mafia Look Like Nothing"
10:46 - Man-Made, Extraterrestrial, and Extra-Dimensional — Three Different Things
13:13 - Covert Programs and Criminal Enterprises Since the 1950s
15:33 - The CIA Document That Proves They Staged Alien Abductions
16:38 - $12 Trillion Missing From the Pentagon — Here's Where It Went
17:24 - The Free Energy Technology They've Been Suppressing for 80 Years
19:03 - Who's Really Behind This? The Consortium Nobody Can Name
19:31 - They Killed Kennedy Over This
23:20 - Marilyn Monroe Was a Hit — What She Knew Got Her Killed
24:32 - Senior Military and Law Enforcement Finally Want Answers
31:09 - He Was Offered $2 Billion to Stay Quiet — He Said No
31:42 - Black Sites, Underground Bases, and the GPS Coordinates
33:26 - Rumsfeld Said $2.3 Trillion Was Missing — The Day Before 9/11
34:07 - Lockheed Skunk Works: "Anything on Star Trek, We Already Have It"
38:10 - Will Trump Succeed? Or Is This the Epstein Situation All Over Again?
39:38 - The World's Largest RICO — Using the Same Law That Took Down the Mob
40:14 - Hard Evidence: Over 1,000 ET Craft Retrieved, Bodies in Storage
42:34 - What Do They Actually Look Like? 69 Species Catalogued
44:56 - Why Aren't They Hostile? The Physics Argument That Changes Everything
47:40 - Our Technology Is Way Ahead of Our Spiritual Development
48:29 - The Buga Sphere: A 12,560-Year-Old ET Artifact Found in Colombia
51:21 - CE5 Contact: How Greer's Team Communicates With ET Civilizations
54:24 - Living Extraterrestrials in Captivity — Greer Asked Trump to Free Them
55:27 - "They're Closer to Gandhi or Christ Than Anything We Are"
57:55 - A Greater Threat Than China, Russia, or Iran
58:28 - We're Out of Time — The Three Scenarios That Could End Everything
59:17 - They Can Fill the Sky With Man-Made UFOs and Fool Everyone
1:00:25 - Gulf of Tonkin. 9/11. COVID. The Pattern You Need to See
1:01:11 - Wernher von Braun's Deathbed Warning About the Alien Hoax
1:02:09 - The 70-Year Plan to Stage a Fake War and Install Totalitarian Control
1:04:14 - Trump Is the Only Thing Standing Between Us and a Fake War of the Worlds
1:05:10 - Joe Rogan Buried This. Sean Ryan's Family Was Threatened.
1:06:48 - "If I Get Threatened, This Interview Airs"
1:08:36 - Michael's Personal Take: Here's What I Actually Believe
1:11:46 - The Religious Question: What Does the Bible Say About Any of This?
1:14:04 - Final Thoughts — Make Up Your Own Mind




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        <![CDATA[<p>🗝️ Go to my sponsor https://venice.ai/franzese and use code franzese to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using my code will get you 20% off a pro plan.
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

I sit down with one of the most controversial and fascinating guests I’ve ever had on this channel — Dr. Steven Greer, the world’s leading UFO disclosure expert, retired physician, and founder of the Disclosure Project.
Dr. Greer has spent 33 years briefing CIA directors, senators, and presidents on what he calls the biggest cover-up in human history. He told me straight out that this operation would make the mafia look like nothing — and coming from me, that’s saying a lot. What you’re going to hear in this conversation is going to challenge everything you think you know. Dr. Greer claims that JFK was assassinated because he was getting too close to the truth, that Marilyn Monroe was killed for the same reason, that there are living extraterrestrials in captivity right now, and that a covert group has been planning a fake alien invasion for decades — and Trump may be the only person standing in the way of it happening. Is it real? I let him talk. I asked the hard questions. Then I give you my honest take at the end. You make up your own mind.

They’re Planning A Fake Alien Invasion - UFO Expert EXPOSES The Truth

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
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<p>00:00 - If They Were Hostile, We'd Already Be Gone
01:22 - Welcome + 2 Million Subscriber Goal
02:11 - Michael's Take: Do UFOs and ETs Actually Exist?
04:46 - Meet Dr. Steven Greer — Briefing the CIA for 33 Years
05:20 - Did Obama Just Accidentally Admit Aliens Are Real?
06:08 - Trump's Executive Order and the Files They're Hiding
07:21 - "This Would Make the Mafia Look Like Nothing"
10:46 - Man-Made, Extraterrestrial, and Extra-Dimensional — Three Different Things
13:13 - Covert Programs and Criminal Enterprises Since the 1950s
15:33 - The CIA Document That Proves They Staged Alien Abductions
16:38 - $12 Trillion Missing From the Pentagon — Here's Where It Went
17:24 - The Free Energy Technology They've Been Suppressing for 80 Years
19:03 - Who's Really Behind This? The Consortium Nobody Can Name
19:31 - They Killed Kennedy Over This
23:20 - Marilyn Monroe Was a Hit — What She Knew Got Her Killed
24:32 - Senior Military and Law Enforcement Finally Want Answers
31:09 - He Was Offered $2 Billion to Stay Quiet — He Said No
31:42 - Black Sites, Underground Bases, and the GPS Coordinates
33:26 - Rumsfeld Said $2.3 Trillion Was Missing — The Day Before 9/11
34:07 - Lockheed Skunk Works: "Anything on Star Trek, We Already Have It"
38:10 - Will Trump Succeed? Or Is This the Epstein Situation All Over Again?
39:38 - The World's Largest RICO — Using the Same Law That Took Down the Mob
40:14 - Hard Evidence: Over 1,000 ET Craft Retrieved, Bodies in Storage
42:34 - What Do They Actually Look Like? 69 Species Catalogued
44:56 - Why Aren't They Hostile? The Physics Argument That Changes Everything
47:40 - Our Technology Is Way Ahead of Our Spiritual Development
48:29 - The Buga Sphere: A 12,560-Year-Old ET Artifact Found in Colombia
51:21 - CE5 Contact: How Greer's Team Communicates With ET Civilizations
54:24 - Living Extraterrestrials in Captivity — Greer Asked Trump to Free Them
55:27 - "They're Closer to Gandhi or Christ Than Anything We Are"
57:55 - A Greater Threat Than China, Russia, or Iran
58:28 - We're Out of Time — The Three Scenarios That Could End Everything
59:17 - They Can Fill the Sky With Man-Made UFOs and Fool Everyone
1:00:25 - Gulf of Tonkin. 9/11. COVID. The Pattern You Need to See
1:01:11 - Wernher von Braun's Deathbed Warning About the Alien Hoax
1:02:09 - The 70-Year Plan to Stage a Fake War and Install Totalitarian Control
1:04:14 - Trump Is the Only Thing Standing Between Us and a Fake War of the Worlds
1:05:10 - Joe Rogan Buried This. Sean Ryan's Family Was Threatened.
1:06:48 - "If I Get Threatened, This Interview Airs"
1:08:36 - Michael's Personal Take: Here's What I Actually Believe
1:11:46 - The Religious Question: What Does the Bible Say About Any of This?
1:14:04 - Final Thoughts — Make Up Your Own Mind</p>
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      <title>Mexican Presidential Insider Reveals How Cartels Really Run the Country</title>
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Today I sit down with Enrique De La Madrid – son of a former Mexican president and one of the few people who actually understands how deep the corruption runs. We get into the cartels’ new gas tax scam that mirrors the exact gasoline hustle I ran back in the life, how cartels kidnap opposition and rig elections, why parts of the Mexican government are effectively in business with organized crime, and what that really means for your safety, tourism, and the future of the drug war. This one will change the way you look at Mexico, the cartels, and our own government on both sides of the border.

Mexican Presidential Insider Reveals How Cartels Really Run the Country

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0:00 – Cartels rigged Mexico's elections. Real facts.1:05 – Welcome &amp; introducing Enrique De La Madrid2:11 – Son of a president, ran for office himself6:32 – Mexican government is in bed with cartels7:00 – The cartel gas tax — straight from my playbook9:37 – Witnesses who knew the truth were killed10:14 – Cartels moved way beyond just drugs19:27 – Did Mexico's president take $20M from El Mencho?20:43 – Fentanyl is 1,000x more profitable than cocaine22:43 – Cartels kidnapping politicians to steal elections25:29 – Trump labeled cartels terrorists — was it smart?28:47 – El Mencho dead — what happens to CJNG now?30:35 – Is Mexico actually safe to visit right now?33:19 – Cartels launder money through Puerto Vallarta businesses35:07 – The "narco peace" — what it really means36:26 – I recognize this — it's the mafia's old extortion playbook40:00 – Should US troops operate inside Mexico?43:34 – Why aren't we teaching kids about drugs instead?46:04 – Will Enrique run for president of Mexico again?47:03 – Michael's closing thoughts: this is happening here too

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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:12:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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Today I sit down with Enrique De La Madrid – son of a former Mexican president and one of the few people who actually understands how deep the corruption runs. We get into the cartels’ new gas tax scam that mirrors the exact gasoline hustle I ran back in the life, how cartels kidnap opposition and rig elections, why parts of the Mexican government are effectively in business with organized crime, and what that really means for your safety, tourism, and the future of the drug war. This one will change the way you look at Mexico, the cartels, and our own government on both sides of the border.

Mexican Presidential Insider Reveals How Cartels Really Run the Country

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
0:00 – Cartels rigged Mexico's elections. Real facts.1:05 – Welcome &amp; introducing Enrique De La Madrid2:11 – Son of a president, ran for office himself6:32 – Mexican government is in bed with cartels7:00 – The cartel gas tax — straight from my playbook9:37 – Witnesses who knew the truth were killed10:14 – Cartels moved way beyond just drugs19:27 – Did Mexico's president take $20M from El Mencho?20:43 – Fentanyl is 1,000x more profitable than cocaine22:43 – Cartels kidnapping politicians to steal elections25:29 – Trump labeled cartels terrorists — was it smart?28:47 – El Mencho dead — what happens to CJNG now?30:35 – Is Mexico actually safe to visit right now?33:19 – Cartels launder money through Puerto Vallarta businesses35:07 – The "narco peace" — what it really means36:26 – I recognize this — it's the mafia's old extortion playbook40:00 – Should US troops operate inside Mexico?43:34 – Why aren't we teaching kids about drugs instead?46:04 – Will Enrique run for president of Mexico again?47:03 – Michael's closing thoughts: this is happening here too

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Today I sit down with Enrique De La Madrid – son of a former Mexican president and one of the few people who actually understands how deep the corruption runs. We get into the cartels’ new gas tax scam that mirrors the exact gasoline hustle I ran back in the life, how cartels kidnap opposition and rig elections, why parts of the Mexican government are effectively in business with organized crime, and what that really means for your safety, tourism, and the future of the drug war. This one will change the way you look at Mexico, the cartels, and our own government on both sides of the border.

Mexican Presidential Insider Reveals How Cartels Really Run the Country

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
0:00 – Cartels rigged Mexico's elections. Real facts.1:05 – Welcome &amp; introducing Enrique De La Madrid2:11 – Son of a president, ran for office himself6:32 – Mexican government is in bed with cartels7:00 – The cartel gas tax — straight from my playbook9:37 – Witnesses who knew the truth were killed10:14 – Cartels moved way beyond just drugs19:27 – Did Mexico's president take $20M from El Mencho?20:43 – Fentanyl is 1,000x more profitable than cocaine22:43 – Cartels kidnapping politicians to steal elections25:29 – Trump labeled cartels terrorists — was it smart?28:47 – El Mencho dead — what happens to CJNG now?30:35 – Is Mexico actually safe to visit right now?33:19 – Cartels launder money through Puerto Vallarta businesses35:07 – The "narco peace" — what it really means36:26 – I recognize this — it's the mafia's old extortion playbook40:00 – Should US troops operate inside Mexico?43:34 – Why aren't we teaching kids about drugs instead?46:04 – Will Enrique run for president of Mexico again?47:03 – Michael's closing thoughts: this is happening here too

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      <title>Ex-Mob Boss &amp; Ex-CIA Agent: Iran, Israel, and Epstein Are All Connected</title>
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I thought I understood Epstein, Israel, and the war in Iran… until this conversation.
In this sit down, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou walks me through why he believes Epstein was working as an access agent, how Israel and Mossad might sit at the center of more than we think, why the Kennedy files still aren’t fully released 60 years later, and what’s really behind the Iran war and Trump’s decisions. I don’t say this lightly: this one actually made me rethink some things.

Ex-Mob Boss &amp; Ex-CIA Agent: Iran, Israel, and Epstein Are All Connected

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00:00 – Introduction: Epstein Was A Mossad Spy?00:01:03 – Meet Ex-CIA Agent John Kiriakou00:06:15 – How Epstein's Spy Network Worked00:14:07 – 3 Million Documents Still Being Hidden00:20:09 – The CIA's Secret Kill List00:22:55 – Is The Iran War Israel's War?00:25:15 – Netanyahu Threatened Trump With Nukes00:27:47 – Iran Never Had A Nuclear Program00:32:25 – Why They Won't Release The Documents00:36:12 – JFK Files They're Still Hiding00:41:31 – 10,000 Documents All Point To Israel00:42:40 – Why Israel Wanted Kennedy Dead00:43:06 – How Israel Controls American Politics00:49:00 – Inside The Prison Epstein Died In00:55:23 – Mossad's Blackmail Files On Everyone00:57:47 – CIA Agent: Epstein Was Murdered00:58:20 – Did America Bite Off Too Much?01:02:20 – Why NATO Won't Join The War01:05:04 – Bill Clinton &amp; The Epstein Deposition01:06:52 – The Truth They'll Never Tell Us

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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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I thought I understood Epstein, Israel, and the war in Iran… until this conversation.
In this sit down, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou walks me through why he believes Epstein was working as an access agent, how Israel and Mossad might sit at the center of more than we think, why the Kennedy files still aren’t fully released 60 years later, and what’s really behind the Iran war and Trump’s decisions. I don’t say this lightly: this one actually made me rethink some things.

Ex-Mob Boss &amp; Ex-CIA Agent: Iran, Israel, and Epstein Are All Connected

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00:00 – Introduction: Epstein Was A Mossad Spy?00:01:03 – Meet Ex-CIA Agent John Kiriakou00:06:15 – How Epstein's Spy Network Worked00:14:07 – 3 Million Documents Still Being Hidden00:20:09 – The CIA's Secret Kill List00:22:55 – Is The Iran War Israel's War?00:25:15 – Netanyahu Threatened Trump With Nukes00:27:47 – Iran Never Had A Nuclear Program00:32:25 – Why They Won't Release The Documents00:36:12 – JFK Files They're Still Hiding00:41:31 – 10,000 Documents All Point To Israel00:42:40 – Why Israel Wanted Kennedy Dead00:43:06 – How Israel Controls American Politics00:49:00 – Inside The Prison Epstein Died In00:55:23 – Mossad's Blackmail Files On Everyone00:57:47 – CIA Agent: Epstein Was Murdered00:58:20 – Did America Bite Off Too Much?01:02:20 – Why NATO Won't Join The War01:05:04 – Bill Clinton &amp; The Epstein Deposition01:06:52 – The Truth They'll Never Tell Us

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

I thought I understood Epstein, Israel, and the war in Iran… until this conversation.
In this sit down, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou walks me through why he believes Epstein was working as an access agent, how Israel and Mossad might sit at the center of more than we think, why the Kennedy files still aren’t fully released 60 years later, and what’s really behind the Iran war and Trump’s decisions. I don’t say this lightly: this one actually made me rethink some things.

Ex-Mob Boss &amp; Ex-CIA Agent: Iran, Israel, and Epstein Are All Connected

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00:00 – Introduction: Epstein Was A Mossad Spy?00:01:03 – Meet Ex-CIA Agent John Kiriakou00:06:15 – How Epstein's Spy Network Worked00:14:07 – 3 Million Documents Still Being Hidden00:20:09 – The CIA's Secret Kill List00:22:55 – Is The Iran War Israel's War?00:25:15 – Netanyahu Threatened Trump With Nukes00:27:47 – Iran Never Had A Nuclear Program00:32:25 – Why They Won't Release The Documents00:36:12 – JFK Files They're Still Hiding00:41:31 – 10,000 Documents All Point To Israel00:42:40 – Why Israel Wanted Kennedy Dead00:43:06 – How Israel Controls American Politics00:49:00 – Inside The Prison Epstein Died In00:55:23 – Mossad's Blackmail Files On Everyone00:57:47 – CIA Agent: Epstein Was Murdered00:58:20 – Did America Bite Off Too Much?01:02:20 – Why NATO Won't Join The War01:05:04 – Bill Clinton &amp; The Epstein Deposition01:06:52 – The Truth They'll Never Tell Us

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      <title>Ex-Mob Boss cooks chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family recipe)</title>
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I’m back in the kitchen people. And today I’m making one of my favorite old-school Italian-American dishes: chicken parmesan. This is the kind of meal that brings back memories of family, tradition, and the simple way we used to eat at home, and I’m showing you how I make it step by step the way it should be done.
I’m keeping it simple, fresh, and delicious — just like the best family recipes always are. Along the way, I share a few stories, a few tips, and a little of the history behind the food, the wine, and the way we grew up around the table.
Get The Chicken Parmesan Recipe Here: https://franzesewine.com/chicken-parm-recipe

Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family Recipe)

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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 – Introduction: I’m back!
02:27 – Cooking brings back memories
03:16 – My grandfather made wine
05:00 – My onion trick in sauce
06:03 – Fresh basil brings memories
08:20 – Organic is the way to go
08:56 – My grandma’s meatballs set the bar
10:28 – Step 1: Always Pound the chicken thin
11:47 – The Paul Castellano chicken story
15:47 – Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs
16:48 – Stories of My Grandparents
18:03 – My grandfather Was A Racist?
21:11 – Tootie the Lion: My Other Grandfather
22:23 – Step 2: Fry The Chicken
23:14 – Chicken parm isn’t from Italy
23:34 – Mozzarella, not parmesan
24:00 – I always drink wine with food
24:42 – Our 50th anniversary wine
25:28 – Europe makes healthier wine
27:54 – Step 3: Pasta has to be al dente
29:27 – Step 4: Sauce, cheese, and oven
31:20 – Food brings people together
34:19 – Step 5: Into the oven it goes
35:48 – My made-man anniversary
38:04 – The pairing is perfect
39:27 – Cherry wine grew on me
42:27 – Which Wine Pairs Better?
44:56 – Whats Next on Cooking With Michael?

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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/👨🏻‍🍳 Get The Exclusive Mafia Apron Here: https://franzesewine.com/apron
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

I’m back in the kitchen people. And today I’m making one of my favorite old-school Italian-American dishes: chicken parmesan. This is the kind of meal that brings back memories of family, tradition, and the simple way we used to eat at home, and I’m showing you how I make it step by step the way it should be done.
I’m keeping it simple, fresh, and delicious — just like the best family recipes always are. Along the way, I share a few stories, a few tips, and a little of the history behind the food, the wine, and the way we grew up around the table.
Get The Chicken Parmesan Recipe Here: https://franzesewine.com/chicken-parm-recipe

Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family Recipe)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 – Introduction: I’m back!
02:27 – Cooking brings back memories
03:16 – My grandfather made wine
05:00 – My onion trick in sauce
06:03 – Fresh basil brings memories
08:20 – Organic is the way to go
08:56 – My grandma’s meatballs set the bar
10:28 – Step 1: Always Pound the chicken thin
11:47 – The Paul Castellano chicken story
15:47 – Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs
16:48 – Stories of My Grandparents
18:03 – My grandfather Was A Racist?
21:11 – Tootie the Lion: My Other Grandfather
22:23 – Step 2: Fry The Chicken
23:14 – Chicken parm isn’t from Italy
23:34 – Mozzarella, not parmesan
24:00 – I always drink wine with food
24:42 – Our 50th anniversary wine
25:28 – Europe makes healthier wine
27:54 – Step 3: Pasta has to be al dente
29:27 – Step 4: Sauce, cheese, and oven
31:20 – Food brings people together
34:19 – Step 5: Into the oven it goes
35:48 – My made-man anniversary
38:04 – The pairing is perfect
39:27 – Cherry wine grew on me
42:27 – Which Wine Pairs Better?
44:56 – Whats Next on Cooking With Michael?

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/👨🏻‍🍳 Get The Exclusive Mafia Apron Here: https://franzesewine.com/apron
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

I’m back in the kitchen people. And today I’m making one of my favorite old-school Italian-American dishes: chicken parmesan. This is the kind of meal that brings back memories of family, tradition, and the simple way we used to eat at home, and I’m showing you how I make it step by step the way it should be done.
I’m keeping it simple, fresh, and delicious — just like the best family recipes always are. Along the way, I share a few stories, a few tips, and a little of the history behind the food, the wine, and the way we grew up around the table.
Get The Chicken Parmesan Recipe Here: https://franzesewine.com/chicken-parm-recipe

Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family Recipe)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 – Introduction: I’m back!
02:27 – Cooking brings back memories
03:16 – My grandfather made wine
05:00 – My onion trick in sauce
06:03 – Fresh basil brings memories
08:20 – Organic is the way to go
08:56 – My grandma’s meatballs set the bar
10:28 – Step 1: Always Pound the chicken thin
11:47 – The Paul Castellano chicken story
15:47 – Flour, eggs, breadcrumbs
16:48 – Stories of My Grandparents
18:03 – My grandfather Was A Racist?
21:11 – Tootie the Lion: My Other Grandfather
22:23 – Step 2: Fry The Chicken
23:14 – Chicken parm isn’t from Italy
23:34 – Mozzarella, not parmesan
24:00 – I always drink wine with food
24:42 – Our 50th anniversary wine
25:28 – Europe makes healthier wine
27:54 – Step 3: Pasta has to be al dente
29:27 – Step 4: Sauce, cheese, and oven
31:20 – Food brings people together
34:19 – Step 5: Into the oven it goes
35:48 – My made-man anniversary
38:04 – The pairing is perfect
39:27 – Cherry wine grew on me
42:27 – Which Wine Pairs Better?
44:56 – Whats Next on Cooking With Michael?

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      <title>Anabel Hernández: The Woman the Cartels &amp; Mexican President Want Dead</title>
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The rule of law doesn’t exist in the shadows.
We’ve all seen the headlines about El Mencho, El Chapo and the cartels, but the headlines are just the “front.” For twenty years, Anabel Hernández has been digging into the basement of the Mexican government—and what she found is a virus that’s reached the highest levels of power.
She’s survived raids, assassination attempts, and a life in exile for one reason: She knows where the bodies are buried. And more importantly, she knows who gave the order to dig the graves.
In this sit-down, we aren’t talking about “street crime.” We’re talking about the business of a failed state. This is the reality they don’t want you to see. This is the truth that costs lives.

Anabel Hernández: The Woman the Cartels &amp; Mexican President Want Dead

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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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The rule of law doesn’t exist in the shadows.
We’ve all seen the headlines about El Mencho, El Chapo and the cartels, but the headlines are just the “front.” For twenty years, Anabel Hernández has been digging into the basement of the Mexican government—and what she found is a virus that’s reached the highest levels of power.
She’s survived raids, assassination attempts, and a life in exile for one reason: She knows where the bodies are buried. And more importantly, she knows who gave the order to dig the graves.
In this sit-down, we aren’t talking about “street crime.” We’re talking about the business of a failed state. This is the reality they don’t want you to see. This is the truth that costs lives.

Anabel Hernández: The Woman the Cartels &amp; Mexican President Want Dead

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The rule of law doesn’t exist in the shadows.
We’ve all seen the headlines about El Mencho, El Chapo and the cartels, but the headlines are just the “front.” For twenty years, Anabel Hernández has been digging into the basement of the Mexican government—and what she found is a virus that’s reached the highest levels of power.
She’s survived raids, assassination attempts, and a life in exile for one reason: She knows where the bodies are buried. And more importantly, she knows who gave the order to dig the graves.
In this sit-down, we aren’t talking about “street crime.” We’re talking about the business of a failed state. This is the reality they don’t want you to see. This is the truth that costs lives.

Anabel Hernández: The Woman the Cartels &amp; Mexican President Want Dead

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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      <title>John Gotti: The Reason We Still Talk About the Mob</title>
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John Gotti turned murder into a media moment and a crime family into his personal stage.

From the shots outside Sparks Steakhouse to a life sentence in a concrete box, this doc walks you through how a kid from Brooklyn with a chip on his shoulder became the last great “celebrity gangster” – and how that fame turned into a loaded gun pointed at his own head. You’ll see the real power struggle with Castellano, the truth behind the “Teflon Don” trials, what it meant when Sammy flipped, and why the old‑school mob quietly died in Gotti’s shadow.

This isn’t about glorifying the life. It’s about showing you exactly how it ends.

John Gotti: The Reason We Still Talk About the Mob

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 – The Sparks Steakhouse hit on Paul Castellano
00:35 – John Gotti seizes the Gambino family
01:00 – From mob boss to folk hero
01:41 – Michael’s intro and purpose of the series
02:22 – Why John Gotti and Al Capone stand above the rest
03:32 – “He was who he was” – Gotti’s attitude toward being a mobster
03:52 – Why RICO, not Gotti, really killed the Mafia
05:05 – The best Gotti movie Michael recommends
05:38 – Gotti’s hungry beginnings: Bronx and Brooklyn
06:03 – Seeing wiseguys as “the way out”
07:05 – Young Gotti’s brutality, charisma, and explosive temper
08:22 – First big step into the Gambino family under Carmine Fatico
09:09 – Carlo Gambino orders the McBratney hit
09:31 – Gotti shoots in public and gets caught
10:05 – Neil Dellacroce becomes Gotti’s powerful mentor
10:40 – Gambino picks Castellano over Neil – the family splits
11:24 – Gotti the neighborhood hero and the tragedy of his son Frank
12:31 – White‑collar Paul vs blue‑collar John – two mobs in one family
14:07 – Tapes, drugs, and why Gotti knew it was “him or Castellano”
15:28 – December 16, 1985: Castellano and Bilotti are murdered
16:22 – Gotti becomes boss and embraces full‑blown celebrity
17:36 – Beating RICO and becoming the “Teflon Don”
19:22 – FBI bugs the Ravenite – the beginning of the end
21:39 – Sammy the Bull flips and the government’s case locks in
23:01 – Guilty on all counts – the Teflon is gone
24:04 – Life in Marion: 23‑hour lockdown and losing control
26:00 – Throat cancer, Springfield, and Gotti’s final years
27:30 – Death, funeral, and the end of the celebrity gangster era
29:34 – How Gotti’s fall helped transform organized crime
30:10 – Michael’s final warning: no glory in this life

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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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John Gotti turned murder into a media moment and a crime family into his personal stage.

From the shots outside Sparks Steakhouse to a life sentence in a concrete box, this doc walks you through how a kid from Brooklyn with a chip on his shoulder became the last great “celebrity gangster” – and how that fame turned into a loaded gun pointed at his own head. You’ll see the real power struggle with Castellano, the truth behind the “Teflon Don” trials, what it meant when Sammy flipped, and why the old‑school mob quietly died in Gotti’s shadow.

This isn’t about glorifying the life. It’s about showing you exactly how it ends.

John Gotti: The Reason We Still Talk About the Mob

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 – The Sparks Steakhouse hit on Paul Castellano
00:35 – John Gotti seizes the Gambino family
01:00 – From mob boss to folk hero
01:41 – Michael’s intro and purpose of the series
02:22 – Why John Gotti and Al Capone stand above the rest
03:32 – “He was who he was” – Gotti’s attitude toward being a mobster
03:52 – Why RICO, not Gotti, really killed the Mafia
05:05 – The best Gotti movie Michael recommends
05:38 – Gotti’s hungry beginnings: Bronx and Brooklyn
06:03 – Seeing wiseguys as “the way out”
07:05 – Young Gotti’s brutality, charisma, and explosive temper
08:22 – First big step into the Gambino family under Carmine Fatico
09:09 – Carlo Gambino orders the McBratney hit
09:31 – Gotti shoots in public and gets caught
10:05 – Neil Dellacroce becomes Gotti’s powerful mentor
10:40 – Gambino picks Castellano over Neil – the family splits
11:24 – Gotti the neighborhood hero and the tragedy of his son Frank
12:31 – White‑collar Paul vs blue‑collar John – two mobs in one family
14:07 – Tapes, drugs, and why Gotti knew it was “him or Castellano”
15:28 – December 16, 1985: Castellano and Bilotti are murdered
16:22 – Gotti becomes boss and embraces full‑blown celebrity
17:36 – Beating RICO and becoming the “Teflon Don”
19:22 – FBI bugs the Ravenite – the beginning of the end
21:39 – Sammy the Bull flips and the government’s case locks in
23:01 – Guilty on all counts – the Teflon is gone
24:04 – Life in Marion: 23‑hour lockdown and losing control
26:00 – Throat cancer, Springfield, and Gotti’s final years
27:30 – Death, funeral, and the end of the celebrity gangster era
29:34 – How Gotti’s fall helped transform organized crime
30:10 – Michael’s final warning: no glory in this life

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

John Gotti turned murder into a media moment and a crime family into his personal stage.

From the shots outside Sparks Steakhouse to a life sentence in a concrete box, this doc walks you through how a kid from Brooklyn with a chip on his shoulder became the last great “celebrity gangster” – and how that fame turned into a loaded gun pointed at his own head. You’ll see the real power struggle with Castellano, the truth behind the “Teflon Don” trials, what it meant when Sammy flipped, and why the old‑school mob quietly died in Gotti’s shadow.

This isn’t about glorifying the life. It’s about showing you exactly how it ends.

John Gotti: The Reason We Still Talk About the Mob

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 – The Sparks Steakhouse hit on Paul Castellano
00:35 – John Gotti seizes the Gambino family
01:00 – From mob boss to folk hero
01:41 – Michael’s intro and purpose of the series
02:22 – Why John Gotti and Al Capone stand above the rest
03:32 – “He was who he was” – Gotti’s attitude toward being a mobster
03:52 – Why RICO, not Gotti, really killed the Mafia
05:05 – The best Gotti movie Michael recommends
05:38 – Gotti’s hungry beginnings: Bronx and Brooklyn
06:03 – Seeing wiseguys as “the way out”
07:05 – Young Gotti’s brutality, charisma, and explosive temper
08:22 – First big step into the Gambino family under Carmine Fatico
09:09 – Carlo Gambino orders the McBratney hit
09:31 – Gotti shoots in public and gets caught
10:05 – Neil Dellacroce becomes Gotti’s powerful mentor
10:40 – Gambino picks Castellano over Neil – the family splits
11:24 – Gotti the neighborhood hero and the tragedy of his son Frank
12:31 – White‑collar Paul vs blue‑collar John – two mobs in one family
14:07 – Tapes, drugs, and why Gotti knew it was “him or Castellano”
15:28 – December 16, 1985: Castellano and Bilotti are murdered
16:22 – Gotti becomes boss and embraces full‑blown celebrity
17:36 – Beating RICO and becoming the “Teflon Don”
19:22 – FBI bugs the Ravenite – the beginning of the end
21:39 – Sammy the Bull flips and the government’s case locks in
23:01 – Guilty on all counts – the Teflon is gone
24:04 – Life in Marion: 23‑hour lockdown and losing control
26:00 – Throat cancer, Springfield, and Gotti’s final years
27:30 – Death, funeral, and the end of the celebrity gangster era
29:34 – How Gotti’s fall helped transform organized crime
30:10 – Michael’s final warning: no glory in this life

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Former Mob Boss Sits Down with the Narcos Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar</title>
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Two DEA agents helped bring down Pablo Escobar, the man who once supplied up to 80% of the world’s cocaine and may have ordered 50,000 murders. Their real‑life story became the basis for Narcos, but Hollywood didn’t show everything. In this sit‑down, Steve Murphy and Javier Peña tell me what it was really like to hunt Escobar with a $300,000 bounty on their heads, what Los Pepes actually did on the ground, and why they call him the most violent narco‑ter*orist in history.

Then we fast‑forward to today: the kil*ing of El Mencho, the CJNG’s terror tactics in Mexico, and the fentanyl and counterfeit pill wave killing almost 100,000 Americans a year. Steve and Javier explain why Mexican cartels are “meaner” than Escobar’s, how they adapt when we bomb drug boats or close one route, and what actually has to change in the U.S. if we want to stop burying our kids.

​Real Narcos Agents EXPOSE the Truth About Mexico’s Cartel War
Former Mob Boss Sits Down with the Narcos Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar
From Pablo Escobar to El Mencho: What the Real Narcos Agents See Coming Next

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:19:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Two DEA agents helped bring down Pablo Escobar, the man who once supplied up to 80% of the world’s cocaine and may have ordered 50,000 murders. Their real‑life story became the basis for Narcos, but Hollywood didn’t show everything. In this sit‑down, Steve Murphy and Javier Peña tell me what it was really like to hunt Escobar with a $300,000 bounty on their heads, what Los Pepes actually did on the ground, and why they call him the most violent narco‑ter*orist in history.

Then we fast‑forward to today: the kil*ing of El Mencho, the CJNG’s terror tactics in Mexico, and the fentanyl and counterfeit pill wave killing almost 100,000 Americans a year. Steve and Javier explain why Mexican cartels are “meaner” than Escobar’s, how they adapt when we bomb drug boats or close one route, and what actually has to change in the U.S. if we want to stop burying our kids.

​Real Narcos Agents EXPOSE the Truth About Mexico’s Cartel War
Former Mob Boss Sits Down with the Narcos Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar
From Pablo Escobar to El Mencho: What the Real Narcos Agents See Coming Next

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Two DEA agents helped bring down Pablo Escobar, the man who once supplied up to 80% of the world’s cocaine and may have ordered 50,000 murders. Their real‑life story became the basis for Narcos, but Hollywood didn’t show everything. In this sit‑down, Steve Murphy and Javier Peña tell me what it was really like to hunt Escobar with a $300,000 bounty on their heads, what Los Pepes actually did on the ground, and why they call him the most violent narco‑ter*orist in history.

Then we fast‑forward to today: the kil*ing of El Mencho, the CJNG’s terror tactics in Mexico, and the fentanyl and counterfeit pill wave killing almost 100,000 Americans a year. Steve and Javier explain why Mexican cartels are “meaner” than Escobar’s, how they adapt when we bomb drug boats or close one route, and what actually has to change in the U.S. if we want to stop burying our kids.

​Real Narcos Agents EXPOSE the Truth About Mexico’s Cartel War
Former Mob Boss Sits Down with the Narcos Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar
From Pablo Escobar to El Mencho: What the Real Narcos Agents See Coming Next

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Iran: It’s Not Over Yet – Insider Warns What Comes Next</title>
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Trump hit Iran’s nuclear sites and the world moved on, but people who know the regime are saying one thing: it’s not over. Ashkan is an Iranian insider with deep family ties to the Shah’s old security apparatus, and he lays out what Tehran is planning next – from hypersonic missiles and cheap killer drones to “missing” enriched uranium and how fast they could rebuild a bomb.
We get into the IRGC’s Nazi‑style takeover of Iran’s economy, the brutal crackdowns that left tens of thousands dead in days, and whether this ends with collapse, a counter‑strike on the U.S. and Israel, or a new revolution backed by Reza Pahlavi and the opposition. If you want to know what could actually happen next in Iran – not the sanitized version on the news – watch this to the end.

Iran: It’s Not Over Yet – Insider Warns What Comes Next
Iranian Insider REVEALS the Most Terrifying Secrets of the Regime

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Trump hit Iran’s nuclear sites and the world moved on, but people who know the regime are saying one thing: it’s not over. Ashkan is an Iranian insider with deep family ties to the Shah’s old security apparatus, and he lays out what Tehran is planning next – from hypersonic missiles and cheap killer drones to “missing” enriched uranium and how fast they could rebuild a bomb.
We get into the IRGC’s Nazi‑style takeover of Iran’s economy, the brutal crackdowns that left tens of thousands dead in days, and whether this ends with collapse, a counter‑strike on the U.S. and Israel, or a new revolution backed by Reza Pahlavi and the opposition. If you want to know what could actually happen next in Iran – not the sanitized version on the news – watch this to the end.

Iran: It’s Not Over Yet – Insider Warns What Comes Next
Iranian Insider REVEALS the Most Terrifying Secrets of the Regime

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Trump hit Iran’s nuclear sites and the world moved on, but people who know the regime are saying one thing: it’s not over. Ashkan is an Iranian insider with deep family ties to the Shah’s old security apparatus, and he lays out what Tehran is planning next – from hypersonic missiles and cheap killer drones to “missing” enriched uranium and how fast they could rebuild a bomb.
We get into the IRGC’s Nazi‑style takeover of Iran’s economy, the brutal crackdowns that left tens of thousands dead in days, and whether this ends with collapse, a counter‑strike on the U.S. and Israel, or a new revolution backed by Reza Pahlavi and the opposition. If you want to know what could actually happen next in Iran – not the sanitized version on the news – watch this to the end.

Iran: It’s Not Over Yet – Insider Warns What Comes Next
Iranian Insider REVEALS the Most Terrifying Secrets of the Regime

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>DEA Legend Reveals the Most Disturbing Cartel Rituals You’ve Never Heard Of</title>
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I’ve sat with mob bosses, cartel associates, and killers, but I have never been this educated on the Mexican cartels as I was in this sit down with DEA legend Mike Vigil. Mike spent 31 years with the DEA, rose to chief of international operations, worked undercover across Latin America, and has gone head‑to‑head with cartels from Colombia to Mexico.
​
In this interview he breaks down how groups like CJNG and Sinaloa really operate, what changed after El Mencho was taken out, and why retaliation spread across multiple Mexican states. He explains “terror schools,” disappearances, paramilitary tactics, and why killing one kingpin often makes the violence even worse.
​
We also get into something I’ve said for years: the mafia I was part of is not on the same level as today’s cartels – not in scale, not in weapons, not in how they treat civilians. If you care about what’s happening in Mexico, travel safety, the drug trade, or just want an honest look from someone who’s been on the front lines, watch this one from beginning to end.
​
Former Mob Boss Interviews DEA Legend: Inside the Mexican Cartels
DEA Legend Reveals the Most Disturbing Cartel Rituals You’ve Never Heard Of

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

I’ve sat with mob bosses, cartel associates, and killers, but I have never been this educated on the Mexican cartels as I was in this sit down with DEA legend Mike Vigil. Mike spent 31 years with the DEA, rose to chief of international operations, worked undercover across Latin America, and has gone head‑to‑head with cartels from Colombia to Mexico.
​
In this interview he breaks down how groups like CJNG and Sinaloa really operate, what changed after El Mencho was taken out, and why retaliation spread across multiple Mexican states. He explains “terror schools,” disappearances, paramilitary tactics, and why killing one kingpin often makes the violence even worse.
​
We also get into something I’ve said for years: the mafia I was part of is not on the same level as today’s cartels – not in scale, not in weapons, not in how they treat civilians. If you care about what’s happening in Mexico, travel safety, the drug trade, or just want an honest look from someone who’s been on the front lines, watch this one from beginning to end.
​
Former Mob Boss Interviews DEA Legend: Inside the Mexican Cartels
DEA Legend Reveals the Most Disturbing Cartel Rituals You’ve Never Heard Of

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I’ve sat with mob bosses, cartel associates, and killers, but I have never been this educated on the Mexican cartels as I was in this sit down with DEA legend Mike Vigil. Mike spent 31 years with the DEA, rose to chief of international operations, worked undercover across Latin America, and has gone head‑to‑head with cartels from Colombia to Mexico.
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In this interview he breaks down how groups like CJNG and Sinaloa really operate, what changed after El Mencho was taken out, and why retaliation spread across multiple Mexican states. He explains “terror schools,” disappearances, paramilitary tactics, and why killing one kingpin often makes the violence even worse.
​
We also get into something I’ve said for years: the mafia I was part of is not on the same level as today’s cartels – not in scale, not in weapons, not in how they treat civilians. If you care about what’s happening in Mexico, travel safety, the drug trade, or just want an honest look from someone who’s been on the front lines, watch this one from beginning to end.
​
Former Mob Boss Interviews DEA Legend: Inside the Mexican Cartels
DEA Legend Reveals the Most Disturbing Cartel Rituals You’ve Never Heard Of

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      <title>Mafia vs. Epstein: How Would the Mob Handle a Predator?</title>
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Everybody’s been asking me one question: “Michael, what would the mob have done with Jeffrey Epstein?” This could be a one‑sentence video – he wouldn’t have lasted – but today I’m going to walk you through exactly how that life would really look at a guy like Epstein.

I explain the code we had about women and kids, why certain behavior was absolutely beyond the line, and why men like my father, Joe Colombo, John Gotti and many others would have seen him as someone who had to be dealt with. I also talk about the other side of the life: the guys who might see a “money guy,” put him under their control, shake him down for millions – and still decide he was too dangerous to keep around.

If you want to understand the difference between the ugly things we did, the lines we still wouldn’t cross, and how a man like Epstein would really be treated in that world, watch this one all the way through.

Mafia vs. Epstein: How Would the Mob Handle a Predator?

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Everybody’s been asking me one question: “Michael, what would the mob have done with Jeffrey Epstein?” This could be a one‑sentence video – he wouldn’t have lasted – but today I’m going to walk you through exactly how that life would really look at a guy like Epstein.

I explain the code we had about women and kids, why certain behavior was absolutely beyond the line, and why men like my father, Joe Colombo, John Gotti and many others would have seen him as someone who had to be dealt with. I also talk about the other side of the life: the guys who might see a “money guy,” put him under their control, shake him down for millions – and still decide he was too dangerous to keep around.

If you want to understand the difference between the ugly things we did, the lines we still wouldn’t cross, and how a man like Epstein would really be treated in that world, watch this one all the way through.

Mafia vs. Epstein: How Would the Mob Handle a Predator?

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Everybody’s been asking me one question: “Michael, what would the mob have done with Jeffrey Epstein?” This could be a one‑sentence video – he wouldn’t have lasted – but today I’m going to walk you through exactly how that life would really look at a guy like Epstein.

I explain the code we had about women and kids, why certain behavior was absolutely beyond the line, and why men like my father, Joe Colombo, John Gotti and many others would have seen him as someone who had to be dealt with. I also talk about the other side of the life: the guys who might see a “money guy,” put him under their control, shake him down for millions – and still decide he was too dangerous to keep around.

If you want to understand the difference between the ugly things we did, the lines we still wouldn’t cross, and how a man like Epstein would really be treated in that world, watch this one all the way through.

Mafia vs. Epstein: How Would the Mob Handle a Predator?

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the El Mencho Mexican Cartel War</title>
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Mexico just took out El Mencho – and the cartels answered by setting cities on fire, trapping tourists and going head‑to‑head with the army. In this sit down I break down who El Mencho really was, how CJNG built its own “military,” what really happened in that operation, and why the retaliation looked like open war.



I’ll tell you what the news isn’t explaining: how a power vacuum like this works, who moves in next, and why this won’t stop the drugs and fentanyl from coming north. And I’ll make it clear how these cartels are nothing like the American or Italian mafia I was part of.



Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the El Mencho Mexican Cartel War



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00:00 – Mexico on fire after El Mencho

01:06 – Michael’s intro and love for Mexico

02:21 – State Department warnings and first questions

02:41 – Will the U.S. move on cartels?

03:11 – Drugs, fentanyl and Michael’s family tragedy

04:00 – Retaliation for taking out El Mencho

04:07 – Setting up cartels vs mafia comparison

04:28 – How El Mencho was killed in Jalisco

05:24 – U.S. intelligence support and Trump’s pressure

06:08 – Sanctuary cities and drugs pouring into California

07:37 – CJNG retaliation: buses burned, roads blocked, tourists trapped

08:40 – Puerto Vallarta shutdown and Mexican people

09:12 – Who El Mencho was and how CJNG operated

10:20 – Cartels’ military power vs mafia’s limits

11:45 – U.S. indictments, rewards and El Mencho’s family in custody

12:39 – Who benefits: Mexican government, U.S. law enforcement

14:13 – Power vacuum: Sinaloa, local gangs and rising violence

15:23 – Who loses: civilians, tourism and local police

16:02 – What to expect: paramilitary cartels and short‑term fallout

17:51 – Succession, plaza bosses and CJNG’s future

19:09 – Drug flows won’t stop and border politics

19:56 – Travel advisories and “wait and see”

20:27 – Major differences between cartels and the mafia

24:34 – Mafia rules on drugs and correcting online myths

25:39 – How cartels were built on drugs and became paramilitary

27:06 – Why cartels can’t operate in the U.S. like in Mexico

27:39 – Summing up: two totally different organizations

29:21 – Michael’s advice on Mexico travel and staying alert

30:16 – Dangerous world, Dubai safety and health focus

32:22 – Wine, additives and “healthier European wines”

33:29 – Blessing Mexico, the U.S. and the oppressed

33:52 – Christians, Trump and policy vs personality

35:04 – Asking for honest, intelligent political conversation

36:28 – Final sign‑off and “God bless”



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Mexico just took out El Mencho – and the cartels answered by setting cities on fire, trapping tourists and going head‑to‑head with the army. In this sit down I break down who El Mencho really was, how CJNG built its own “military,” what really happened in that operation, and why the retaliation looked like open war.



I’ll tell you what the news isn’t explaining: how a power vacuum like this works, who moves in next, and why this won’t stop the drugs and fentanyl from coming north. And I’ll make it clear how these cartels are nothing like the American or Italian mafia I was part of.



Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the El Mencho Mexican Cartel War



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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

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00:00 – Mexico on fire after El Mencho

01:06 – Michael’s intro and love for Mexico

02:21 – State Department warnings and first questions

02:41 – Will the U.S. move on cartels?

03:11 – Drugs, fentanyl and Michael’s family tragedy

04:00 – Retaliation for taking out El Mencho

04:07 – Setting up cartels vs mafia comparison

04:28 – How El Mencho was killed in Jalisco

05:24 – U.S. intelligence support and Trump’s pressure

06:08 – Sanctuary cities and drugs pouring into California

07:37 – CJNG retaliation: buses burned, roads blocked, tourists trapped

08:40 – Puerto Vallarta shutdown and Mexican people

09:12 – Who El Mencho was and how CJNG operated

10:20 – Cartels’ military power vs mafia’s limits

11:45 – U.S. indictments, rewards and El Mencho’s family in custody

12:39 – Who benefits: Mexican government, U.S. law enforcement

14:13 – Power vacuum: Sinaloa, local gangs and rising violence

15:23 – Who loses: civilians, tourism and local police

16:02 – What to expect: paramilitary cartels and short‑term fallout

17:51 – Succession, plaza bosses and CJNG’s future

19:09 – Drug flows won’t stop and border politics

19:56 – Travel advisories and “wait and see”

20:27 – Major differences between cartels and the mafia

24:34 – Mafia rules on drugs and correcting online myths

25:39 – How cartels were built on drugs and became paramilitary

27:06 – Why cartels can’t operate in the U.S. like in Mexico

27:39 – Summing up: two totally different organizations

29:21 – Michael’s advice on Mexico travel and staying alert

30:16 – Dangerous world, Dubai safety and health focus

32:22 – Wine, additives and “healthier European wines”

33:29 – Blessing Mexico, the U.S. and the oppressed

33:52 – Christians, Trump and policy vs personality

35:04 – Asking for honest, intelligent political conversation

36:28 – Final sign‑off and “God bless”



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<p>Mexico just took out El Mencho – and the cartels answered by setting cities on fire, trapping tourists and going head‑to‑head with the army. In this sit down I break down who El Mencho really was, how CJNG built its own “military,” what really happened in that operation, and why the retaliation looked like open war.</p>
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<p>I’ll tell you what the news isn’t explaining: how a power vacuum like this works, who moves in next, and why this won’t stop the drugs and fentanyl from coming north. And I’ll make it clear how these cartels are nothing like the American or Italian mafia I was part of.</p>
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<p>Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the El Mencho Mexican Cartel War</p>
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<p>🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/</p>
<p>🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/</p>
<p>🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb</p>
<p>📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>00:00 – Mexico on fire after El Mencho</p>
<p>01:06 – Michael’s intro and love for Mexico</p>
<p>02:21 – State Department warnings and first questions</p>
<p>02:41 – Will the U.S. move on cartels?</p>
<p>03:11 – Drugs, fentanyl and Michael’s family tragedy</p>
<p>04:00 – Retaliation for taking out El Mencho</p>
<p>04:07 – Setting up cartels vs mafia comparison</p>
<p>04:28 – How El Mencho was killed in Jalisco</p>
<p>05:24 – U.S. intelligence support and Trump’s pressure</p>
<p>06:08 – Sanctuary cities and drugs pouring into California</p>
<p>07:37 – CJNG retaliation: buses burned, roads blocked, tourists trapped</p>
<p>08:40 – Puerto Vallarta shutdown and Mexican people</p>
<p>09:12 – Who El Mencho was and how CJNG operated</p>
<p>10:20 – Cartels’ military power vs mafia’s limits</p>
<p>11:45 – U.S. indictments, rewards and El Mencho’s family in custody</p>
<p>12:39 – Who benefits: Mexican government, U.S. law enforcement</p>
<p>14:13 – Power vacuum: Sinaloa, local gangs and rising violence</p>
<p>15:23 – Who loses: civilians, tourism and local police</p>
<p>16:02 – What to expect: paramilitary cartels and short‑term fallout</p>
<p>17:51 – Succession, plaza bosses and CJNG’s future</p>
<p>19:09 – Drug flows won’t stop and border politics</p>
<p>19:56 – Travel advisories and “wait and see”</p>
<p>20:27 – Major differences between cartels and the mafia</p>
<p>24:34 – Mafia rules on drugs and correcting online myths</p>
<p>25:39 – How cartels were built on drugs and became paramilitary</p>
<p>27:06 – Why cartels can’t operate in the U.S. like in Mexico</p>
<p>27:39 – Summing up: two totally different organizations</p>
<p>29:21 – Michael’s advice on Mexico travel and staying alert</p>
<p>30:16 – Dangerous world, Dubai safety and health focus</p>
<p>32:22 – Wine, additives and “healthier European wines”</p>
<p>33:29 – Blessing Mexico, the U.S. and the oppressed</p>
<p>33:52 – Christians, Trump and policy vs personality</p>
<p>35:04 – Asking for honest, intelligent political conversation</p>
<p>36:28 – Final sign‑off and “God bless”</p>
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      <title>The Epstein Files Keep Getting Worse: WHO Is Protecting Them?</title>
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Today, I’m going to talk again about something I hate talking about, but we cannot let it go away – the Epstein matter. The latest DOJ dump is over 6 million documents, 180,000 images, nearly 2,000 videos, and they’re telling us there will be no more Epstein‑related prosecutions. How is that possible?
In this video I give you my unbiased perspective on the new Epstein files – no politics, no team jersey. I tell you exactly why I believe Epstein did not commit suicide, why I’m convinced powerful people more powerful than Biden or Trump are being protected, and how blackmail really works at that level because I saw similar things on the street. I also make this very clear: I will never call anyone a pedophile without evidence – not Bill Clinton, not Trump, not anybody – but if the evidence is there, nobody gets a pass.

The Epstein Files Keep Getting Worse: WHO Is Protecting Them?

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00:00 - Introduction: 6M docs, 0 prosecutions01:08 - Why Epstein can’t be ignored02:21 - Unbiased, bipartisan perspective only02:51 - “Nobody gets a pass”03:20 - Power above governments and laws04:05 - Why I believe Epstein was murd*red05:05 - FBI delay and “fishy” details05:48 - Redactions and higher‑ups’ pressure07:12 - Being “on a list” isn’t proof07:49 - Clinton flights, no pedophile label09:04 - Prince Andrew, allegations and evidence10:09 - Trump’s name and “keyboard warriors”11:14 - Who stayed close after conviction12:33 - Gates, Musk and incriminating emails13:28 - Ghislaine’s camp move, no answers14:31 - Why wishing guilt is “sick”15:51 - DOJ letter, 300+ prominent names16:37 - “No client list” and blackmail17:41 - Possible intelligence ties and speculation18:20 - Florida victims and 2008 deal21:05 - More powerful than Biden and Trump22:21 - Global elite web and fallout30:28 - Disappointed Trump hasn’t unredacted files34:14 - Trump–Epstein split and sheriff call37:02 - Credit: Trump forced Epstein discussion38:02 - What people can do now42:19 - Dubai, accountability and U.S. hypocrisy45:07 - Final message and sign‑off

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Today, I’m going to talk again about something I hate talking about, but we cannot let it go away – the Epstein matter. The latest DOJ dump is over 6 million documents, 180,000 images, nearly 2,000 videos, and they’re telling us there will be no more Epstein‑related prosecutions. How is that possible?
In this video I give you my unbiased perspective on the new Epstein files – no politics, no team jersey. I tell you exactly why I believe Epstein did not commit suicide, why I’m convinced powerful people more powerful than Biden or Trump are being protected, and how blackmail really works at that level because I saw similar things on the street. I also make this very clear: I will never call anyone a pedophile without evidence – not Bill Clinton, not Trump, not anybody – but if the evidence is there, nobody gets a pass.

The Epstein Files Keep Getting Worse: WHO Is Protecting Them?

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
00:00 - Introduction: 6M docs, 0 prosecutions01:08 - Why Epstein can’t be ignored02:21 - Unbiased, bipartisan perspective only02:51 - “Nobody gets a pass”03:20 - Power above governments and laws04:05 - Why I believe Epstein was murd*red05:05 - FBI delay and “fishy” details05:48 - Redactions and higher‑ups’ pressure07:12 - Being “on a list” isn’t proof07:49 - Clinton flights, no pedophile label09:04 - Prince Andrew, allegations and evidence10:09 - Trump’s name and “keyboard warriors”11:14 - Who stayed close after conviction12:33 - Gates, Musk and incriminating emails13:28 - Ghislaine’s camp move, no answers14:31 - Why wishing guilt is “sick”15:51 - DOJ letter, 300+ prominent names16:37 - “No client list” and blackmail17:41 - Possible intelligence ties and speculation18:20 - Florida victims and 2008 deal21:05 - More powerful than Biden and Trump22:21 - Global elite web and fallout30:28 - Disappointed Trump hasn’t unredacted files34:14 - Trump–Epstein split and sheriff call37:02 - Credit: Trump forced Epstein discussion38:02 - What people can do now42:19 - Dubai, accountability and U.S. hypocrisy45:07 - Final message and sign‑off

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Today, I’m going to talk again about something I hate talking about, but we cannot let it go away – the Epstein matter. The latest DOJ dump is over 6 million documents, 180,000 images, nearly 2,000 videos, and they’re telling us there will be no more Epstein‑related prosecutions. How is that possible?
In this video I give you my unbiased perspective on the new Epstein files – no politics, no team jersey. I tell you exactly why I believe Epstein did not commit suicide, why I’m convinced powerful people more powerful than Biden or Trump are being protected, and how blackmail really works at that level because I saw similar things on the street. I also make this very clear: I will never call anyone a pedophile without evidence – not Bill Clinton, not Trump, not anybody – but if the evidence is there, nobody gets a pass.

The Epstein Files Keep Getting Worse: WHO Is Protecting Them?

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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00:00 - Introduction: 6M docs, 0 prosecutions01:08 - Why Epstein can’t be ignored02:21 - Unbiased, bipartisan perspective only02:51 - “Nobody gets a pass”03:20 - Power above governments and laws04:05 - Why I believe Epstein was murd*red05:05 - FBI delay and “fishy” details05:48 - Redactions and higher‑ups’ pressure07:12 - Being “on a list” isn’t proof07:49 - Clinton flights, no pedophile label09:04 - Prince Andrew, allegations and evidence10:09 - Trump’s name and “keyboard warriors”11:14 - Who stayed close after conviction12:33 - Gates, Musk and incriminating emails13:28 - Ghislaine’s camp move, no answers14:31 - Why wishing guilt is “sick”15:51 - DOJ letter, 300+ prominent names16:37 - “No client list” and blackmail17:41 - Possible intelligence ties and speculation18:20 - Florida victims and 2008 deal21:05 - More powerful than Biden and Trump22:21 - Global elite web and fallout30:28 - Disappointed Trump hasn’t unredacted files34:14 - Trump–Epstein split and sheriff call37:02 - Credit: Trump forced Epstein discussion38:02 - What people can do now42:19 - Dubai, accountability and U.S. hypocrisy45:07 - Final message and sign‑off

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      <title>Ex Mobster Breaks Down the World’s Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers</title>
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Some mobsters lived for the headlines and the body count. Others made their fortune in the shadows and died in their own beds. A few could do both – and they’re the ones you really had to worry about.

In this episode I take you inside that world and sort some of the most famous Cosa Nostra names into three buckets: gangster, racketeer, and the rare hybrid who could move from a war room to a restaurant table without changing his temperature. We break down Al Capone, Carlo Gambino, John Gotti and more by how they earned, how they handled violence, how much heat they brought, and how their stories ended – cancer in a cell, natural causes at home, or something in between.

You’ll see why the loud “tough guys” usually blow everything up, why the quiet earners were often more powerful than the shooters, and where I’d honestly place myself on that spectrum. If you’ve ever wondered who was a real gangster, who was just a businessman in a bad suit, and who played both sides better than anyone, pull up a chair.

Ex Mobster Breaks Down the World’s Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers
Gangsters vs Racketeers: Who’s more powerful?
Ex Mobster Reveals Most Powerful Gangster and Racketeers
Top Gangsters and Racketeers Explained by Former Mob Boss
Former Mob Boss EXPOSES How Top Mobsters Operated​

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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Some mobsters lived for the headlines and the body count. Others made their fortune in the shadows and died in their own beds. A few could do both – and they’re the ones you really had to worry about.

In this episode I take you inside that world and sort some of the most famous Cosa Nostra names into three buckets: gangster, racketeer, and the rare hybrid who could move from a war room to a restaurant table without changing his temperature. We break down Al Capone, Carlo Gambino, John Gotti and more by how they earned, how they handled violence, how much heat they brought, and how their stories ended – cancer in a cell, natural causes at home, or something in between.

You’ll see why the loud “tough guys” usually blow everything up, why the quiet earners were often more powerful than the shooters, and where I’d honestly place myself on that spectrum. If you’ve ever wondered who was a real gangster, who was just a businessman in a bad suit, and who played both sides better than anyone, pull up a chair.

Ex Mobster Breaks Down the World’s Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers
Gangsters vs Racketeers: Who’s more powerful?
Ex Mobster Reveals Most Powerful Gangster and Racketeers
Top Gangsters and Racketeers Explained by Former Mob Boss
Former Mob Boss EXPOSES How Top Mobsters Operated​

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Some mobsters lived for the headlines and the body count. Others made their fortune in the shadows and died in their own beds. A few could do both – and they’re the ones you really had to worry about.

In this episode I take you inside that world and sort some of the most famous Cosa Nostra names into three buckets: gangster, racketeer, and the rare hybrid who could move from a war room to a restaurant table without changing his temperature. We break down Al Capone, Carlo Gambino, John Gotti and more by how they earned, how they handled violence, how much heat they brought, and how their stories ended – cancer in a cell, natural causes at home, or something in between.

You’ll see why the loud “tough guys” usually blow everything up, why the quiet earners were often more powerful than the shooters, and where I’d honestly place myself on that spectrum. If you’ve ever wondered who was a real gangster, who was just a businessman in a bad suit, and who played both sides better than anyone, pull up a chair.

Ex Mobster Breaks Down the World’s Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers
Gangsters vs Racketeers: Who’s more powerful?
Ex Mobster Reveals Most Powerful Gangster and Racketeers
Top Gangsters and Racketeers Explained by Former Mob Boss
Former Mob Boss EXPOSES How Top Mobsters Operated​

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      <title>How to Be a Real Man’s Man: Former Mob Boss on the Lost Art of Being a Gentleman</title>
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In this Valentine’s Day special, I’m not breaking down the life – I’m talking about the woman who walked into that world, pulled me out of it and never left, even when the government and the mob were trying to tear us apart. I share how we met, why we got married twice, how we survived eight years separated by prison walls, and why you don’t get through that without God at the center. If you want to know what real loyalty, commitment and love look like – and what it actually takes to keep a marriage together when everything is against you – this one’s for you.

How to Be a Real Man’s Man: Former Mob Boss on the Lost Art of Being a Gentleman

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00:00 What Valentine’s Day Really Means
02:29 Why Appreciation Matters in Love
04:05 How I Met My Wife on a Movie Set
05:00 She Waited Eight Years for Me
06:05 What is a Real Man's Man?
10:01 What Is The Greatest Gift To Men From Women?
12:05 First Couple Dates With My Wife
15:08 Why I Never Told My Wife About My Former Life
16:42 How Our Marriage Survived the Mob Life
20:26 Why I Left The Life: Accountability
21:32 Advice To The Men
21:49 Advice To The Ladies
23:54 Dubai Is Incredible
26:00 No Crime In Dubai
26:58 Final Valentine’s Advice to Couples

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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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In this Valentine’s Day special, I’m not breaking down the life – I’m talking about the woman who walked into that world, pulled me out of it and never left, even when the government and the mob were trying to tear us apart. I share how we met, why we got married twice, how we survived eight years separated by prison walls, and why you don’t get through that without God at the center. If you want to know what real loyalty, commitment and love look like – and what it actually takes to keep a marriage together when everything is against you – this one’s for you.

How to Be a Real Man’s Man: Former Mob Boss on the Lost Art of Being a Gentleman

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00:00 What Valentine’s Day Really Means
02:29 Why Appreciation Matters in Love
04:05 How I Met My Wife on a Movie Set
05:00 She Waited Eight Years for Me
06:05 What is a Real Man's Man?
10:01 What Is The Greatest Gift To Men From Women?
12:05 First Couple Dates With My Wife
15:08 Why I Never Told My Wife About My Former Life
16:42 How Our Marriage Survived the Mob Life
20:26 Why I Left The Life: Accountability
21:32 Advice To The Men
21:49 Advice To The Ladies
23:54 Dubai Is Incredible
26:00 No Crime In Dubai
26:58 Final Valentine’s Advice to Couples

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Get Your Valentine's Day Bundle Here!: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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In this Valentine’s Day special, I’m not breaking down the life – I’m talking about the woman who walked into that world, pulled me out of it and never left, even when the government and the mob were trying to tear us apart. I share how we met, why we got married twice, how we survived eight years separated by prison walls, and why you don’t get through that without God at the center. If you want to know what real loyalty, commitment and love look like – and what it actually takes to keep a marriage together when everything is against you – this one’s for you.

How to Be a Real Man’s Man: Former Mob Boss on the Lost Art of Being a Gentleman

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 What Valentine’s Day Really Means
02:29 Why Appreciation Matters in Love
04:05 How I Met My Wife on a Movie Set
05:00 She Waited Eight Years for Me
06:05 What is a Real Man's Man?
10:01 What Is The Greatest Gift To Men From Women?
12:05 First Couple Dates With My Wife
15:08 Why I Never Told My Wife About My Former Life
16:42 How Our Marriage Survived the Mob Life
20:26 Why I Left The Life: Accountability
21:32 Advice To The Men
21:49 Advice To The Ladies
23:54 Dubai Is Incredible
26:00 No Crime In Dubai
26:58 Final Valentine’s Advice to Couples

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      <title>Is Red Light Therapy the Future of Health?</title>
      <description>Go to https://myredlight.com, use code MJF25 for 25% off an individual product, or MJF30 for 30% off bundles.

In this interview, I sit down with Jonathan Otto, world-renowned investigative journalist exposing root causes of chronic diseases like cancer and autoimmune disease—and how accessible and affordable at-home therapies deliver real results (including remission). Linked to hundreds of top doctors, he collaborates with well-known experts who rely on his data-driven protocols; thousands of people credit reversals and renewed hope to his breakthrough methods.

Sparked by childhood famine news stories, Jonathan became a World Vision ambassador in Africa at 17, then focused journalism on solving chronic illness. Leaders like 30-year veteran integrative oncologist Dr. Antonio Jimenez deem his work essential and life-saving.

He reveals red light therapy as a game-changer—for symptoms, prevention, or the hopeless. His mission: end suffering. It resonated with me, sparking a powerful conversation on how he can help me and other family members. Backed by thousands of studies, red light combats thyroid disease, cancer, autoimmunity, chronic pain, joint &amp; back pain, and more—enhanced by PEMF for pairing mitochondrial synergy.

Endorsed and used by the world-leading clinic, Hope for Cancer, his Red Life devices feature nine red and near infrared wavelengths, dual lights, the highest irradiance available, eight-coil PEMF combined with red and NIR, plus a nine-hour timer to give you the best sleep ever.

Dive into his free training featuring all the most common conditions and more, plus all the most effective protocols at https://myredlight.com. Use code: MJF25 (25% off individuals), MJF30 (30% bundles)—FDA-registered, zero-EMF for a very limited time only.

With their currently popularity, stock is going to run out. Act fast for discounts, gifts, and start your transformation today!

This episode is sponsored by MyRedLight.
Is Red Light Therapy the Future of Health?

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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:26:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Go to https://myredlight.com, use code MJF25 for 25% off an individual product, or MJF30 for 30% off bundles.

In this interview, I sit down with Jonathan Otto, world-renowned investigative journalist exposing root causes of chronic diseases like cancer and autoimmune disease—and how accessible and affordable at-home therapies deliver real results (including remission). Linked to hundreds of top doctors, he collaborates with well-known experts who rely on his data-driven protocols; thousands of people credit reversals and renewed hope to his breakthrough methods.

Sparked by childhood famine news stories, Jonathan became a World Vision ambassador in Africa at 17, then focused journalism on solving chronic illness. Leaders like 30-year veteran integrative oncologist Dr. Antonio Jimenez deem his work essential and life-saving.

He reveals red light therapy as a game-changer—for symptoms, prevention, or the hopeless. His mission: end suffering. It resonated with me, sparking a powerful conversation on how he can help me and other family members. Backed by thousands of studies, red light combats thyroid disease, cancer, autoimmunity, chronic pain, joint &amp; back pain, and more—enhanced by PEMF for pairing mitochondrial synergy.

Endorsed and used by the world-leading clinic, Hope for Cancer, his Red Life devices feature nine red and near infrared wavelengths, dual lights, the highest irradiance available, eight-coil PEMF combined with red and NIR, plus a nine-hour timer to give you the best sleep ever.

Dive into his free training featuring all the most common conditions and more, plus all the most effective protocols at https://myredlight.com. Use code: MJF25 (25% off individuals), MJF30 (30% bundles)—FDA-registered, zero-EMF for a very limited time only.

With their currently popularity, stock is going to run out. Act fast for discounts, gifts, and start your transformation today!

This episode is sponsored by MyRedLight.
Is Red Light Therapy the Future of Health?

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Can Red Light Therapy Really Heal You?

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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
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        <![CDATA[<p>Go to https://myredlight.com, use code MJF25 for 25% off an individual product, or MJF30 for 30% off bundles.

In this interview, I sit down with Jonathan Otto, world-renowned investigative journalist exposing root causes of chronic diseases like cancer and autoimmune disease—and how accessible and affordable at-home therapies deliver real results (including remission). Linked to hundreds of top doctors, he collaborates with well-known experts who rely on his data-driven protocols; thousands of people credit reversals and renewed hope to his breakthrough methods.

Sparked by childhood famine news stories, Jonathan became a World Vision ambassador in Africa at 17, then focused journalism on solving chronic illness. Leaders like 30-year veteran integrative oncologist Dr. Antonio Jimenez deem his work essential and life-saving.

He reveals red light therapy as a game-changer—for symptoms, prevention, or the hopeless. His mission: end suffering. It resonated with me, sparking a powerful conversation on how he can help me and other family members. Backed by thousands of studies, red light combats thyroid disease, cancer, autoimmunity, chronic pain, joint &amp; back pain, and more—enhanced by PEMF for pairing mitochondrial synergy.

Endorsed and used by the world-leading clinic, Hope for Cancer, his Red Life devices feature nine red and near infrared wavelengths, dual lights, the highest irradiance available, eight-coil PEMF combined with red and NIR, plus a nine-hour timer to give you the best sleep ever.

Dive into his free training featuring all the most common conditions and more, plus all the most effective protocols at https://myredlight.com. Use code: MJF25 (25% off individuals), MJF30 (30% bundles)—FDA-registered, zero-EMF for a very limited time only.

With their currently popularity, stock is going to run out. Act fast for discounts, gifts, and start your transformation today!

This episode is sponsored by MyRedLight.
Is Red Light Therapy the Future of Health?

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Can Red Light Therapy Really Heal You?

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      <title>The Latest Epstein Files Just Dropped: This is Beyond Disturbing</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🔵 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here → https://nordvpn.com/franzese It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 

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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💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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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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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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      <title>Boss of Hells Angels: George Christie REVEALS All</title>
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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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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      <title>Ex Mob Boss Cooks Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo (How to Impress Your Girl)</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:11:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Get Your Valentine's Day Bundle Here!: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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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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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)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com
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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      <title>Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Andrew Tate, and Sneako Walk Into the DJ Booth…</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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…

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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

Backbone Media Group
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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)

Watch Full Jubilee Surrounded Episode Here: https://youtu.be/EEd5cvHnhPQ?si=ml6q0KDFKIjrch7Y

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📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
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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)

Watch Full Jubilee Surrounded Episode Here: https://youtu.be/EEd5cvHnhPQ?si=ml6q0KDFKIjrch7Y

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/

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)

Watch Full Jubilee Surrounded Episode Here: https://youtu.be/EEd5cvHnhPQ?si=ml6q0KDFKIjrch7Y

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Biggest Mafia War You’ve Never Heard Of</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>👉 Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/MICHAELFJAN4 
🔐 100% Discount for the first 1000 people
💥 Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos &amp; images – all for free!

🎁  Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend

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

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>👉 Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://link.outskill.com/MICHAELFJAN4 
🔐 100% Discount for the first 1000 people
💥 Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos &amp; images – all for free!

🎁  Bonuses worth $5100+ if you join and attend

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

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Top 10 Worst Moves the Mafia Ever Made</title>
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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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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ranking the Most Powerful Underbosses in Mafia History</title>
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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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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Maduro Capture</title>
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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:47:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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      <title>Former Mobster Breaks Down Minnesota Somali Scam</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
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.​</p>
<p>Former Mobster Breaks Down Minnesota Somali Scam

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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      <title> Top 20 Mamalukes of the Year (2025 Dumbest People)</title>
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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)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:12:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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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)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>🍷Get your ReMade bottle here: https://franzesewine.com/remade
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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      <title>WTH Happened in 2025? Former Mob Boss Recaps the Years Biggest Stories</title>
      <description>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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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      <title>Why Are People Offended by Christmas?</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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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?

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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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?

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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      <title>I Was There When the Castellano Hit Shook the Mafia – 40 Years Later</title>
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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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      <title>Ranking The Dumbest Purchases Gen Z and Millennials Make (Ultimate Tier List)</title>
      <description>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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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:46:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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)


🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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)
</p>
<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>How Did Mobsters Celebrate Christmas? | Former Mobster REVEALS</title>
      <description>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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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:27:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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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        <![CDATA[<p>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</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Candace Owens Has a Hit on Her and Her Husband Is Silent? | Former Mob Boss Reacts</title>
      <description>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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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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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💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.

<strong>Candace Owens Has a Hit on Her and Her Husband Is Silent? | Former Mob Boss Reacts</strong></p>
<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>My Wife Finally REVEALS The Truth About Living With A Former Mobster (Thanksgiving Special)</title>
      <description>⚡ Black Friday Wine Deals (Up to 50% OFF): https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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 &amp; 40 Years Together

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Intro &amp; 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

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>⚡ Black Friday Wine Deals (Up to 50% OFF): https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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 &amp; 40 Years Together

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Intro &amp; 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

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>⚡ Black Friday Wine Deals (Up to 50% OFF): https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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 &amp; 40 Years Together

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

00:00 - Intro &amp; 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

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ex-CIA Agent EXPOSES Epstein, Charlie Kirk, and Mossad’s Influence Over America</title>
      <description>00:00:🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

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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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:17:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>00:00:🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group

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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>00:00:🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

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

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
📧 Interested in partnerships? partnerships@michaelfranzese.com

Backbone Media Group

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</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Top 10 Most Shocking Mafia Hits (From A Former Mafia Boss)</title>
      <description>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)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb


🍷 Limited Supply. Made to Break the Rules. Shop Now: https://franzesewine.com/fruit
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:45:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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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        <![CDATA[<p>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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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb
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      <title>Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Mafia Style Pasta Pomodoro (Old Family Recipe)</title>
      <description>🍷 Try the best wine for this dish: http://franzesewine.com/areni

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After you loved the meatball video so much, you kept asking: “Michael, where’s the pasta? Where’s the sauce?” So here I am, back in the kitchen. This time I’m sharing my wife’s famous Pasta Pomodoro — the dish she whips up when I come home and want something fast and delicious. Here’s the crazy part: when I met my wife 42 years ago, she was Mexican and had never eaten Italian food. Now? Italian is her favorite, and she makes pasta better than restaurants in Italy. I’ve been all over the world eating at the best places, and I’m telling you, this 20-minute recipe will beat them all. No delivery fees robbing you, no complicated ingredients — just olive oil, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, and pasta. My grandmother used to make heavy “gravy” with everything in it. This is light, simple, and absolutely delicious. I’m challenging Gordon Ramsay to make better pasta than this. Week by week I’m sharing all my family secrets. Pair it with our Franzese Areni wine, and you’ve got a meal you can’t refuse. Don’t order out — make this at home for 30 bucks.



Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Mafia Style Pasta Pomodoro (Old Family Recipe)



00:00 Introduction

01:02 My wife's introduction to Italian food

04:05 Sharing my families cooking secrets

04:38 Ingredient 1: real Italian Olive Oil

05:43 Ingredient 2: Garlic, and more garlic

08:30 I challenge Gordon Ramsey

09:10 Sautee the Garlic

09:49 Boil the Pasta

10:27 gather the ingredients

11:28 Our Flagship wine: Areni

14:16 Ingredient 3: Add the Tomatoes

15:37 "Bouquet" of wine meaning

18:05 "Body of Wine" meaning

20:26 "Tannins" Meaning

21:25 My biggest gripe with some restaurants

22:32 Pasta goes in

23:19 Italian bread recommendation

23:57 Add Tomatoes onto pan

24:34 "Dry vs Sweet" meaning

25:43 Ingredient 4: Fresh Basil (always fresh!)

27:00 My top 3 Italian foods

29:26 "Terroir" meaning

31:28 Pasta and sauce prep tip

32:16 My go-to dish

33:56 I don't eat Oysters

35:20 Time for toppings

35:44 And the taste?

39:14 How many will this recipe feed?

39:29 Final recipe reveal





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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Try the best wine for this dish: http://franzesewine.com/areni

💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/



After you loved the meatball video so much, you kept asking: “Michael, where’s the pasta? Where’s the sauce?” So here I am, back in the kitchen. This time I’m sharing my wife’s famous Pasta Pomodoro — the dish she whips up when I come home and want something fast and delicious. Here’s the crazy part: when I met my wife 42 years ago, she was Mexican and had never eaten Italian food. Now? Italian is her favorite, and she makes pasta better than restaurants in Italy. I’ve been all over the world eating at the best places, and I’m telling you, this 20-minute recipe will beat them all. No delivery fees robbing you, no complicated ingredients — just olive oil, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, and pasta. My grandmother used to make heavy “gravy” with everything in it. This is light, simple, and absolutely delicious. I’m challenging Gordon Ramsay to make better pasta than this. Week by week I’m sharing all my family secrets. Pair it with our Franzese Areni wine, and you’ve got a meal you can’t refuse. Don’t order out — make this at home for 30 bucks.



Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Mafia Style Pasta Pomodoro (Old Family Recipe)



00:00 Introduction

01:02 My wife's introduction to Italian food

04:05 Sharing my families cooking secrets

04:38 Ingredient 1: real Italian Olive Oil

05:43 Ingredient 2: Garlic, and more garlic

08:30 I challenge Gordon Ramsey

09:10 Sautee the Garlic

09:49 Boil the Pasta

10:27 gather the ingredients

11:28 Our Flagship wine: Areni

14:16 Ingredient 3: Add the Tomatoes

15:37 "Bouquet" of wine meaning

18:05 "Body of Wine" meaning

20:26 "Tannins" Meaning

21:25 My biggest gripe with some restaurants

22:32 Pasta goes in

23:19 Italian bread recommendation

23:57 Add Tomatoes onto pan

24:34 "Dry vs Sweet" meaning

25:43 Ingredient 4: Fresh Basil (always fresh!)

27:00 My top 3 Italian foods

29:26 "Terroir" meaning

31:28 Pasta and sauce prep tip

32:16 My go-to dish

33:56 I don't eat Oysters

35:20 Time for toppings

35:44 And the taste?

39:14 How many will this recipe feed?

39:29 Final recipe reveal





🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/

🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/

🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb



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<p>After you loved the meatball video so much, you kept asking: “Michael, where’s the pasta? Where’s the sauce?” So here I am, back in the kitchen. This time I’m sharing my wife’s famous Pasta Pomodoro — the dish she whips up when I come home and want something fast and delicious. Here’s the crazy part: when I met my wife 42 years ago, she was Mexican and had never eaten Italian food. Now? Italian is her favorite, and she makes pasta better than restaurants in Italy. I’ve been all over the world eating at the best places, and I’m telling you, this 20-minute recipe will beat them all. No delivery fees robbing you, no complicated ingredients — just olive oil, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, and pasta. My grandmother used to make heavy “gravy” with everything in it. This is light, simple, and absolutely delicious. I’m challenging Gordon Ramsay to make better pasta than this. Week by week I’m sharing all my family secrets. Pair it with our Franzese Areni wine, and you’ve got a meal you can’t refuse. Don’t order out — make this at home for 30 bucks.</p>
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<p>Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Mafia Style Pasta Pomodoro (Old Family Recipe)</p>
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<p>00:00 Introduction</p>
<p>01:02 My wife's introduction to Italian food</p>
<p>04:05 Sharing my families cooking secrets</p>
<p>04:38 Ingredient 1: real Italian Olive Oil</p>
<p>05:43 Ingredient 2: Garlic, and more garlic</p>
<p>08:30 I challenge Gordon Ramsey</p>
<p>09:10 Sautee the Garlic</p>
<p>09:49 Boil the Pasta</p>
<p>10:27 gather the ingredients</p>
<p>11:28 Our Flagship wine: Areni</p>
<p>14:16 Ingredient 3: Add the Tomatoes</p>
<p>15:37 "Bouquet" of wine meaning</p>
<p>18:05 "Body of Wine" meaning</p>
<p>20:26 "Tannins" Meaning</p>
<p>21:25 My biggest gripe with some restaurants</p>
<p>22:32 Pasta goes in</p>
<p>23:19 Italian bread recommendation</p>
<p>23:57 Add Tomatoes onto pan</p>
<p>24:34 "Dry vs Sweet" meaning</p>
<p>25:43 Ingredient 4: Fresh Basil (always fresh!)</p>
<p>27:00 My top 3 Italian foods</p>
<p>29:26 "Terroir" meaning</p>
<p>31:28 Pasta and sauce prep tip</p>
<p>32:16 My go-to dish</p>
<p>33:56 I don't eat Oysters</p>
<p>35:20 Time for toppings</p>
<p>35:44 And the taste?</p>
<p>39:14 How many will this recipe feed?</p>
<p>39:29 Final recipe reveal</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><br></p>
<p>🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/</p>
<p>🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/</p>
<p>🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb</p>
<p><br></p>
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      <title>The MLB Gambling Scandal Is Just Beginning — Here’s Why</title>
      <description>I told you two weeks ago the NBA gambling scandal was just the tip of the iceberg. Now it’s happened again — Major League Baseball. Four of the five New York crime families involved, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase indicted for rigging prop bets with his pitches. I’ve been warning the leagues about this for 30 years. When they recruited me to speak to athletes, I told them: the more access you give players to gambling, the more problems you’ll have. Now the leagues are partnering with gambling sites, making millions off the players’ backs while telling those same players they can’t bet. The players are resentful. I know this for a fact — I’ve had contact with people in the sport. Here’s what nobody’s telling you: this is widespread, it’s easy, and it’s going to continue. You can bet on anything now — every pitch, every play. Clase did this for two years before getting caught. How much money was made? And why isn’t “Bettor One” being named? Could be an informant, maybe even undercover FBI. The crime rate rises in every city that legalizes gambling. I’ve seen more lives destroyed by gambling than drugs or alcohol.

The MLB Gambling Scandal Is Just Beginning — Here’s Why
Why The MLB Gambling Scandal Will Get Much Worse

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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>I told you two weeks ago the NBA gambling scandal was just the tip of the iceberg. Now it’s happened again — Major League Baseball. Four of the five New York crime families involved, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase indicted for rigging prop bets with his pitches. I’ve been warning the leagues about this for 30 years. When they recruited me to speak to athletes, I told them: the more access you give players to gambling, the more problems you’ll have. Now the leagues are partnering with gambling sites, making millions off the players’ backs while telling those same players they can’t bet. The players are resentful. I know this for a fact — I’ve had contact with people in the sport. Here’s what nobody’s telling you: this is widespread, it’s easy, and it’s going to continue. You can bet on anything now — every pitch, every play. Clase did this for two years before getting caught. How much money was made? And why isn’t “Bettor One” being named? Could be an informant, maybe even undercover FBI. The crime rate rises in every city that legalizes gambling. I’ve seen more lives destroyed by gambling than drugs or alcohol.

The MLB Gambling Scandal Is Just Beginning — Here’s Why
Why The MLB Gambling Scandal Will Get Much Worse

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        <![CDATA[<p>I told you two weeks ago the NBA gambling scandal was just the tip of the iceberg. Now it’s happened again — Major League Baseball. Four of the five New York crime families involved, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase indicted for rigging prop bets with his pitches. I’ve been warning the leagues about this for 30 years. When they recruited me to speak to athletes, I told them: the more access you give players to gambling, the more problems you’ll have. Now the leagues are partnering with gambling sites, making millions off the players’ backs while telling those same players they can’t bet. The players are resentful. I know this for a fact — I’ve had contact with people in the sport. Here’s what nobody’s telling you: this is widespread, it’s easy, and it’s going to continue. You can bet on anything now — every pitch, every play. Clase did this for two years before getting caught. How much money was made? And why isn’t “Bettor One” being named? Could be an informant, maybe even undercover FBI. The crime rate rises in every city that legalizes gambling. I’ve seen more lives destroyed by gambling than drugs or alcohol.

The MLB Gambling Scandal Is Just Beginning — Here’s Why
Why The MLB Gambling Scandal Will Get Much Worse

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Interviews Pastor Greg Laurie: The Man Who Saved My Life</title>
      <description>I’m sitting down with Pastor Greg Laurie — the man who helped save my life without even knowing it. When I was in solitary confinement for almost three years in 1991, I discovered Greg’s radio show on my Sony Walkman. As I struggled to understand Scripture in that dark hole, Greg would miraculously explain the exact verses I was reading. He helped me develop my faith when I needed it most. When I got out in 1996, I tracked him down at Harvest Church to thank him. His people told him “some mob guy is outside looking for you” and Greg asked “Did he say anything about getting whacked?” 30 years later, we’re still close friends. Greg was there the day tragedy struck my home, comforting my daughter through the darkest time of her life. He doesn’t just preach the gospel — he lives it. Now we’re heading to Utah together for a Harvest Crusade on November 16th, in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In six weeks, we mounted what usually takes a year to prepare. This conversation covers everything: the Jesus Revolution happening now, why young men are flooding churches, Israel and antisemitism, and what heaven is really like.

Former Mob Boss Interviews Pastor Greg Laurie: The Man Who Saved My Life

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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:28:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>I’m sitting down with Pastor Greg Laurie — the man who helped save my life without even knowing it. When I was in solitary confinement for almost three years in 1991, I discovered Greg’s radio show on my Sony Walkman. As I struggled to understand Scripture in that dark hole, Greg would miraculously explain the exact verses I was reading. He helped me develop my faith when I needed it most. When I got out in 1996, I tracked him down at Harvest Church to thank him. His people told him “some mob guy is outside looking for you” and Greg asked “Did he say anything about getting whacked?” 30 years later, we’re still close friends. Greg was there the day tragedy struck my home, comforting my daughter through the darkest time of her life. He doesn’t just preach the gospel — he lives it. Now we’re heading to Utah together for a Harvest Crusade on November 16th, in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In six weeks, we mounted what usually takes a year to prepare. This conversation covers everything: the Jesus Revolution happening now, why young men are flooding churches, Israel and antisemitism, and what heaven is really like.

Former Mob Boss Interviews Pastor Greg Laurie: The Man Who Saved My Life

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        <![CDATA[<p>I’m sitting down with Pastor Greg Laurie — the man who helped save my life without even knowing it. When I was in solitary confinement for almost three years in 1991, I discovered Greg’s radio show on my Sony Walkman. As I struggled to understand Scripture in that dark hole, Greg would miraculously explain the exact verses I was reading. He helped me develop my faith when I needed it most. When I got out in 1996, I tracked him down at Harvest Church to thank him. His people told him “some mob guy is outside looking for you” and Greg asked “Did he say anything about getting whacked?” 30 years later, we’re still close friends. Greg was there the day tragedy struck my home, comforting my daughter through the darkest time of her life. He doesn’t just preach the gospel — he lives it. Now we’re heading to Utah together for a Harvest Crusade on November 16th, in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In six weeks, we mounted what usually takes a year to prepare. This conversation covers everything: the Jesus Revolution happening now, why young men are flooding churches, Israel and antisemitism, and what heaven is really like.

Former Mob Boss Interviews Pastor Greg Laurie: The Man Who Saved My Life
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      <title>Mafia vs. Mamdani: How Would the Mob Handle a Socialist Mayor?</title>
      <description>In this video, I explain why my old crew would never back defunding police or Marxist policies, how our neighborhood code demanded law and order, and what would happen if we let a communist marshal our streets. Get ready for an insider’s look at the principles that once ruled the underworld—and why they’d move heaven and earth to stop this mayor.


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0:00 New NYC Mayor "Mamdani" Elected
0:40 Would the Mafia Support Him?
1:44 Mafia Needed Police &amp; Law and Order
3:12 Mafia Were Patriots, Loved America
10:48 Why Mamdani’s Socialism is Anti-American
18:22 Mafia Kept Neighborhoods Safe
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:11:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this video, I explain why my old crew would never back defunding police or Marxist policies, how our neighborhood code demanded law and order, and what would happen if we let a communist marshal our streets. Get ready for an insider’s look at the principles that once ruled the underworld—and why they’d move heaven and earth to stop this mayor.


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💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/


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🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 New NYC Mayor "Mamdani" Elected
0:40 Would the Mafia Support Him?
1:44 Mafia Needed Police &amp; Law and Order
3:12 Mafia Were Patriots, Loved America
10:48 Why Mamdani’s Socialism is Anti-American
18:22 Mafia Kept Neighborhoods Safe
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this video, I explain why my old crew would never back defunding police or Marxist policies, how our neighborhood code demanded law and order, and what would happen if we let a communist marshal our streets. Get ready for an insider’s look at the principles that once ruled the underworld—and why they’d move heaven and earth to stop this mayor.
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<p>🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/</p>
<p>
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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 New NYC Mayor "Mamdani" Elected
0:40 Would the Mafia Support Him?
1:44 Mafia Needed Police &amp; Law and Order
3:12 Mafia Were Patriots, Loved America
10:48 Why Mamdani’s Socialism is Anti-American
18:22 Mafia Kept Neighborhoods Safe</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Italian Meatballs (Grandmother's Secret Recipe Finally Revealed)</title>
      <description>🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit
🍝 Check Out Grandma's Secret Meatball Recipe Here!: https://franzesewine.com/

I’ve been asked to share this secret for 20 years, and I’ve always said no. But today, I’m finally revealing my grandmother’s Italian meatball recipe — the one that made our Christmas Eve dinners legendary and had her chasing us out of the kitchen with a wooden spoon. What makes these meatballs different? Three secrets that most people don’t know: the cheese, the garlic, and the biggest secret of all — ( Watch the Video to find out). I guarantee you’ve never tasted meatballs this good. These will beat any restaurant meatball you’ve ever had. While I’m cooking, I’ll be sipping my newly released fruit wines and answering your questions about everything from Frank Sinatra to the golden years of the mafia. This is something I never thought I’d be doing at 74 years old — making meatballs on camera and sharing family secrets. But here we are. Salud!

Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Italian Meatballs (Grandmother's Secret Recipe Finally Revealed)
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit
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I’ve been asked to share this secret for 20 years, and I’ve always said no. But today, I’m finally revealing my grandmother’s Italian meatball recipe — the one that made our Christmas Eve dinners legendary and had her chasing us out of the kitchen with a wooden spoon. What makes these meatballs different? Three secrets that most people don’t know: the cheese, the garlic, and the biggest secret of all — ( Watch the Video to find out). I guarantee you’ve never tasted meatballs this good. These will beat any restaurant meatball you’ve ever had. While I’m cooking, I’ll be sipping my newly released fruit wines and answering your questions about everything from Frank Sinatra to the golden years of the mafia. This is something I never thought I’d be doing at 74 years old — making meatballs on camera and sharing family secrets. But here we are. Salud!

Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Italian Meatballs (Grandmother's Secret Recipe Finally Revealed)
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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: https://franzesewine.com/fruit
🍝 Check Out Grandma's Secret Meatball Recipe Here!: https://franzesewine.com/

I’ve been asked to share this secret for 20 years, and I’ve always said no. But today, I’m finally revealing my grandmother’s Italian meatball recipe — the one that made our Christmas Eve dinners legendary and had her chasing us out of the kitchen with a wooden spoon. What makes these meatballs different? Three secrets that most people don’t know: the cheese, the garlic, and the biggest secret of all — ( Watch the Video to find out). I guarantee you’ve never tasted meatballs this good. These will beat any restaurant meatball you’ve ever had. While I’m cooking, I’ll be sipping my newly released fruit wines and answering your questions about everything from Frank Sinatra to the golden years of the mafia. This is something I never thought I’d be doing at 74 years old — making meatballs on camera and sharing family secrets. But here we are. Salud!

Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Italian Meatballs (Grandmother's Secret Recipe Finally Revealed)</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Is Joe Rogan Converting to Christianity? Ex-Mobster Weighs In</title>
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Something significant just happened on Joe Rogan’s podcast that I had to address. Joe sat down with Konstantin Kisin and had an intense conversation about Jesus Christ — and what he said shocked me. Joe called it “fascinating” and “wild” that all these ancient writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, lead up to one man who willingly sacrificed himself. He’s talking about Jesus with conviction, asking what He represents, acknowledging the historical evidence. This is a big deal because Joe has massive influence, and when he speaks about something with this kind of curiosity and respect, millions listen. Is Joe Rogan on the verge of accepting Christ? I believe he’s coming around, and I want to break down exactly what he said and why it matters. I’m also addressing Bill Maher, who’s making more sense lately but hasn’t come all the way yet. We’re witnessing a Jesus revolution in America — Bible sales are at an all-time high, young men are turning to Christ. Could Joe be next?

Is Joe Rogan Converting to Christianity? Ex-Mobster Weighs In

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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Why Joe Rogan matters
01:27 Bill Maher is making sense too
02:06 This is a big deal
03:43 Joe talks about the Dead Sea Scrolls
04:51 Jesus is fascinating - Joe's words
05:29 What Jesus represents
06:22 Joe speaks with conviction
07:44 Constantine on self-sacrifice
08:03 Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice
09:33 Garden of Gethsemane still exists
10:29 I visited where Jesus was arrested
11:51 Nobody's had Jesus' impact
13:06 Joe on abortion and moral compass
13:42 When you have no religion
14:02 Faith gives you a moral compass
15:05 Two things to get right in life
16:17 Accountability to Jesus
17:10 Joe's coming around
17:25 John MacArthur on the Old Testament
18:16 Joe is coming to this conclusion
19:05 Bill Maher hasn't come all the way yet
20:21 Trump and God's second chance
21:39 Good versus evil in America
22:26 Joe, keep searching
22:37 Closing message

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Something significant just happened on Joe Rogan’s podcast that I had to address. Joe sat down with Konstantin Kisin and had an intense conversation about Jesus Christ — and what he said shocked me. Joe called it “fascinating” and “wild” that all these ancient writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, lead up to one man who willingly sacrificed himself. He’s talking about Jesus with conviction, asking what He represents, acknowledging the historical evidence. This is a big deal because Joe has massive influence, and when he speaks about something with this kind of curiosity and respect, millions listen. Is Joe Rogan on the verge of accepting Christ? I believe he’s coming around, and I want to break down exactly what he said and why it matters. I’m also addressing Bill Maher, who’s making more sense lately but hasn’t come all the way yet. We’re witnessing a Jesus revolution in America — Bible sales are at an all-time high, young men are turning to Christ. Could Joe be next?

Is Joe Rogan Converting to Christianity? Ex-Mobster Weighs In

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Why Joe Rogan matters
01:27 Bill Maher is making sense too
02:06 This is a big deal
03:43 Joe talks about the Dead Sea Scrolls
04:51 Jesus is fascinating - Joe's words
05:29 What Jesus represents
06:22 Joe speaks with conviction
07:44 Constantine on self-sacrifice
08:03 Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice
09:33 Garden of Gethsemane still exists
10:29 I visited where Jesus was arrested
11:51 Nobody's had Jesus' impact
13:06 Joe on abortion and moral compass
13:42 When you have no religion
14:02 Faith gives you a moral compass
15:05 Two things to get right in life
16:17 Accountability to Jesus
17:10 Joe's coming around
17:25 John MacArthur on the Old Testament
18:16 Joe is coming to this conclusion
19:05 Bill Maher hasn't come all the way yet
20:21 Trump and God's second chance
21:39 Good versus evil in America
22:26 Joe, keep searching
22:37 Closing message

Backbone Media Group
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💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

Something significant just happened on Joe Rogan’s podcast that I had to address. Joe sat down with Konstantin Kisin and had an intense conversation about Jesus Christ — and what he said shocked me. Joe called it “fascinating” and “wild” that all these ancient writings, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, lead up to one man who willingly sacrificed himself. He’s talking about Jesus with conviction, asking what He represents, acknowledging the historical evidence. This is a big deal because Joe has massive influence, and when he speaks about something with this kind of curiosity and respect, millions listen. Is Joe Rogan on the verge of accepting Christ? I believe he’s coming around, and I want to break down exactly what he said and why it matters. I’m also addressing Bill Maher, who’s making more sense lately but hasn’t come all the way yet. We’re witnessing a Jesus revolution in America — Bible sales are at an all-time high, young men are turning to Christ. Could Joe be next?

Is Joe Rogan Converting to Christianity? Ex-Mobster Weighs In

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Why Joe Rogan matters
01:27 Bill Maher is making sense too
02:06 This is a big deal
03:43 Joe talks about the Dead Sea Scrolls
04:51 Jesus is fascinating - Joe's words
05:29 What Jesus represents
06:22 Joe speaks with conviction
07:44 Constantine on self-sacrifice
08:03 Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice
09:33 Garden of Gethsemane still exists
10:29 I visited where Jesus was arrested
11:51 Nobody's had Jesus' impact
13:06 Joe on abortion and moral compass
13:42 When you have no religion
14:02 Faith gives you a moral compass
15:05 Two things to get right in life
16:17 Accountability to Jesus
17:10 Joe's coming around
17:25 John MacArthur on the Old Testament
18:16 Joe is coming to this conclusion
19:05 Bill Maher hasn't come all the way yet
20:21 Trump and God's second chance
21:39 Good versus evil in America
22:26 Joe, keep searching
22:37 Closing message

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      <title>I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975</title>
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Exactly 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 oath very seriously. But here’s what they don’t tell you - I didn’t want this life. I became a made man to save my father from a 50-year prison sentence. Tonight, 50 years later, I’m reflecting on that Halloween night that changed everything. The ceremony, the fear, the moment my dad told me in Leavenworth: “If you ever had to k*ll somebody, could you do it?” This is my most personal story - why I took the oath, what it cost me, and how God delivered me from a life where everyone I knew is either d*ad or in prison for life.

I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975

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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: http://FranzeseWine.com/fruit

Exactly 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 oath very seriously. But here’s what they don’t tell you - I didn’t want this life. I became a made man to save my father from a 50-year prison sentence. Tonight, 50 years later, I’m reflecting on that Halloween night that changed everything. The ceremony, the fear, the moment my dad told me in Leavenworth: “If you ever had to k*ll somebody, could you do it?” This is my most personal story - why I took the oath, what it cost me, and how God delivered me from a life where everyone I knew is either d*ad or in prison for life.

I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 Get the Exclusive Franzese Fruit Wine Collection: http://FranzeseWine.com/fruit

Exactly 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 oath very seriously. But here’s what they don’t tell you - I didn’t want this life. I became a made man to save my father from a 50-year prison sentence. Tonight, 50 years later, I’m reflecting on that Halloween night that changed everything. The ceremony, the fear, the moment my dad told me in Leavenworth: “If you ever had to k*ll somebody, could you do it?” This is my most personal story - why I took the oath, what it cost me, and how God delivered me from a life where everyone I knew is either d*ad or in prison for life.

I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975
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      <itunes:duration>3984</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name</title>
      <description>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, the real Donnie Brasco became an FBI undercover agent himself, spending 21 years in the Bureau. From being hazed at the Academy because of his name, to working undercover cases while people questioned if he was “the rat,” to having criminals tell him stories about “Lefty” not knowing his connection - this man has lived in the shadow of his own name for 40 years. The untold story behind Hollywood’s most famous undercover operation.

The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name

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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, the real Donnie Brasco became an FBI undercover agent himself, spending 21 years in the Bureau. From being hazed at the Academy because of his name, to working undercover cases while people questioned if he was “the rat,” to having criminals tell him stories about “Lefty” not knowing his connection - this man has lived in the shadow of his own name for 40 years. The untold story behind Hollywood’s most famous undercover operation.

The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name

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        <![CDATA[<p>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, the real Donnie Brasco became an FBI undercover agent himself, spending 21 years in the Bureau. From being hazed at the Academy because of his name, to working undercover cases while people questioned if he was “the rat,” to having criminals tell him stories about “Lefty” not knowing his connection - this man has lived in the shadow of his own name for 40 years. The untold story behind Hollywood’s most famous undercover operation.

The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name
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      <itunes:duration>5758</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Deep Dive Into The Epstein Crime Scene Mystery</title>
      <description>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, untested evidence, and unspoken connections to powerful people? I’ve seen setups like this before. When someone knows too much, they don’t make it to trial. In this episode, I expose exactly what mob-style cleanup looks like when it’s done at the highest level — and why Epstein’s death still raises one terrifying question: who ordered the hit?

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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, untested evidence, and unspoken connections to powerful people? I’ve seen setups like this before. When someone knows too much, they don’t make it to trial. In this episode, I expose exactly what mob-style cleanup looks like when it’s done at the highest level — and why Epstein’s death still raises one terrifying question: who ordered the hit?

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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, untested evidence, and unspoken connections to powerful people? I’ve seen setups like this before. When someone knows too much, they don’t make it to trial. In this episode, I expose exactly what mob-style cleanup looks like when it’s done at the highest level — and why Epstein’s death still raises one terrifying question: who ordered the hit?
</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1682</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Day In The Life Of A Real Mobster</title>
      <description>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 helicopter rides to court, the late nights in clubs, the constant meetings. Then prison changed everything. Now at 74, my priorities are God and family first. This Halloween marks 50 years since I got made. Here’s the real story of both lives.

Day In The Life Of A Real Mobster

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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:36:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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 helicopter rides to court, the late nights in clubs, the constant meetings. Then prison changed everything. Now at 74, my priorities are God and family first. This Halloween marks 50 years since I got made. Here’s the real story of both lives.

Day In The Life Of A Real Mobster

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        <![CDATA[<p>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 helicopter rides to court, the late nights in clubs, the constant meetings. Then prison changed everything. Now at 74, my priorities are God and family first. This Halloween marks 50 years since I got made. Here’s the real story of both lives.

Day In The Life Of A Real Mobster
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      <itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)</title>
      <description>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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 server lies to assassination attempts, Eric tells me how government corruption makes street criminals look like amateurs. He had to write this book because every American needs to understand how dangerous weaponized government can become. This is the real story behind the greatest political comeback in history - and why we should all be concerned about what happened.

Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)

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00:00 - Introduction: They wanted to destroy us
01:10 - Welcome to my sitdown
01:56 - Eric's explosive book 'Under Siege'
02:18 - My family went through hell too
03:12 - Eric did nothing wrong
04:46 - Donald's foreword about Eric
05:36 - Trump family under siege since 2016
07:03 - Election night victory feelings
09:21 - Never seen attacks like this
10:12 - Government worse than street criminals
12:24 - Biden family evidence vs Trump persecution
16:04 - Hunter's shell companies exposed
18:15 - Government weaponization explained
21:26 - God saved America through Trump
23:32 - Demanding accountability, not revenge
26:22 - Butler assassination attempt questions
28:07 - Government had voices and money
31:04 - NBC turned on us immediately
33:29 - Weaponized from day one
36:11 - Greatest comeback in history
41:18 - Middle East peace achievement
43:46 - Does Trump ever sleep?
48:01 - Anti-semitic? His daughter's Jewish
51:17 - Would Eric run for politics?
54:05 - Why I wrote this book
57:32 - Legitimate family vs street criminals
1:01:05 - Fight fight fight wine bottle gift
1:02:18 - Conclusion: God is in their corner

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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:39:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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 server lies to assassination attempts, Eric tells me how government corruption makes street criminals look like amateurs. He had to write this book because every American needs to understand how dangerous weaponized government can become. This is the real story behind the greatest political comeback in history - and why we should all be concerned about what happened.

Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Introduction: They wanted to destroy us
01:10 - Welcome to my sitdown
01:56 - Eric's explosive book 'Under Siege'
02:18 - My family went through hell too
03:12 - Eric did nothing wrong
04:46 - Donald's foreword about Eric
05:36 - Trump family under siege since 2016
07:03 - Election night victory feelings
09:21 - Never seen attacks like this
10:12 - Government worse than street criminals
12:24 - Biden family evidence vs Trump persecution
16:04 - Hunter's shell companies exposed
18:15 - Government weaponization explained
21:26 - God saved America through Trump
23:32 - Demanding accountability, not revenge
26:22 - Butler assassination attempt questions
28:07 - Government had voices and money
31:04 - NBC turned on us immediately
33:29 - Weaponized from day one
36:11 - Greatest comeback in history
41:18 - Middle East peace achievement
43:46 - Does Trump ever sleep?
48:01 - Anti-semitic? His daughter's Jewish
51:17 - Would Eric run for politics?
54:05 - Why I wrote this book
57:32 - Legitimate family vs street criminals
1:01:05 - Fight fight fight wine bottle gift
1:02:18 - Conclusion: God is in their corner

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 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 server lies to assassination attempts, Eric tells me how government corruption makes street criminals look like amateurs. He had to write this book because every American needs to understand how dangerous weaponized government can become. This is the real story behind the greatest political comeback in history - and why we should all be concerned about what happened.

Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Introduction: They wanted to destroy us
01:10 - Welcome to my sitdown
01:56 - Eric's explosive book 'Under Siege'
02:18 - My family went through hell too
03:12 - Eric did nothing wrong
04:46 - Donald's foreword about Eric
05:36 - Trump family under siege since 2016
07:03 - Election night victory feelings
09:21 - Never seen attacks like this
10:12 - Government worse than street criminals
12:24 - Biden family evidence vs Trump persecution
16:04 - Hunter's shell companies exposed
18:15 - Government weaponization explained
21:26 - God saved America through Trump
23:32 - Demanding accountability, not revenge
26:22 - Butler assassination attempt questions
28:07 - Government had voices and money
31:04 - NBC turned on us immediately
33:29 - Weaponized from day one
36:11 - Greatest comeback in history
41:18 - Middle East peace achievement
43:46 - Does Trump ever sleep?
48:01 - Anti-semitic? His daughter's Jewish
51:17 - Would Eric run for politics?
54:05 - Why I wrote this book
57:32 - Legitimate family vs street criminals
1:01:05 - Fight fight fight wine bottle gift
1:02:18 - Conclusion: God is in their corner

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams</title>
      <description>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/
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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 wild guesses. I’ll show you the real reason some rackets built the Mafia. Learn what was myth, what was true, and how I made it big. Trust me, nobody kept ledgers. This isn’t Hollywood, this is straight talk on the business of organized crime—what worked, what didn’t, and what outsiders will never get right.

Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Introduction: Mafia Businesses
01:09 - The burning Question: What’s the most lucrative mob racket?
01:56 - Top 10 mob “businesses” ranked
02:14 - The only mob rule: no drugs
03:36 - All other rackets: wide open
04:36 - 10 most profitable mob rackets
05:46 - Cargo hijacking: how it really worked
07:17 - Restaurant and bar extortion
08:48 - Bid rigging &amp; fraud: real numbers?
10:46 - Stock fraud, inside jobs
12:21 - Loan sharking: how big was it?
14:06 - Union scams &amp; Las Vegas money
17:14 - Gas tax scam truth &amp; my peak earnings
18:44 - Mob drug profits—pure myth
20:33 - Mob bookmaking &amp; gambling
21:28 - Prohibition: birth of the Mafia
23:15 - Why you can’t trust “mob numbers”
24:29 - Record keeping, street rules, how it really worked
26:20 - Final thoughts on the myths

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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:47:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 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 wild guesses. I’ll show you the real reason some rackets built the Mafia. Learn what was myth, what was true, and how I made it big. Trust me, nobody kept ledgers. This isn’t Hollywood, this is straight talk on the business of organized crime—what worked, what didn’t, and what outsiders will never get right.

Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Introduction: Mafia Businesses
01:09 - The burning Question: What’s the most lucrative mob racket?
01:56 - Top 10 mob “businesses” ranked
02:14 - The only mob rule: no drugs
03:36 - All other rackets: wide open
04:36 - 10 most profitable mob rackets
05:46 - Cargo hijacking: how it really worked
07:17 - Restaurant and bar extortion
08:48 - Bid rigging &amp; fraud: real numbers?
10:46 - Stock fraud, inside jobs
12:21 - Loan sharking: how big was it?
14:06 - Union scams &amp; Las Vegas money
17:14 - Gas tax scam truth &amp; my peak earnings
18:44 - Mob drug profits—pure myth
20:33 - Mob bookmaking &amp; gambling
21:28 - Prohibition: birth of the Mafia
23:15 - Why you can’t trust “mob numbers”
24:29 - Record keeping, street rules, how it really worked
26:20 - Final thoughts on the myths

Backbone Media Group
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 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 wild guesses. I’ll show you the real reason some rackets built the Mafia. Learn what was myth, what was true, and how I made it big. Trust me, nobody kept ledgers. This isn’t Hollywood, this is straight talk on the business of organized crime—what worked, what didn’t, and what outsiders will never get right.

Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Introduction: Mafia Businesses
01:09 - The burning Question: What’s the most lucrative mob racket?
01:56 - Top 10 mob “businesses” ranked
02:14 - The only mob rule: no drugs
03:36 - All other rackets: wide open
04:36 - 10 most profitable mob rackets
05:46 - Cargo hijacking: how it really worked
07:17 - Restaurant and bar extortion
08:48 - Bid rigging &amp; fraud: real numbers?
10:46 - Stock fraud, inside jobs
12:21 - Loan sharking: how big was it?
14:06 - Union scams &amp; Las Vegas money
17:14 - Gas tax scam truth &amp; my peak earnings
18:44 - Mob drug profits—pure myth
20:33 - Mob bookmaking &amp; gambling
21:28 - Prohibition: birth of the Mafia
23:15 - Why you can’t trust “mob numbers”
24:29 - Record keeping, street rules, how it really worked
26:20 - Final thoughts on the myths

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1990</itunes:duration>
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      <title> Is Tulsa King My New Favorite Show? Former Capo’s Season 3 Review</title>
      <description>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 prison release to taking over Tulsa, I analyze the authenticity of Dwight’s mob tactics and the show as a whole. Stallone reminds me of my father - but does he nail the real mob mentality? And finally, I compare Tulsa King with my all time favorite “Gotti” with Armand Assante. Does it get the mob life right? Is pure fantasy?

Is Tulsa King My New Favorite Show? Former Capo’s Season 3 Review
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 prison release to taking over Tulsa, I analyze the authenticity of Dwight’s mob tactics and the show as a whole. Stallone reminds me of my father - but does he nail the real mob mentality? And finally, I compare Tulsa King with my all time favorite “Gotti” with Armand Assante. Does it get the mob life right? Is pure fantasy?

Is Tulsa King My New Favorite Show? Former Capo’s Season 3 Review
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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 prison release to taking over Tulsa, I analyze the authenticity of Dwight’s mob tactics and the show as a whole. Stallone reminds me of my father - but does he nail the real mob mentality? And finally, I compare Tulsa King with my all time favorite “Gotti” with Armand Assante. Does it get the mob life right? Is pure fantasy?

Is Tulsa King My New Favorite Show? Former Capo’s Season 3 Review</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1645</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Ex-Mobster REVEALS the 15 Deadliest Killers in Organized Crime</title>
      <description>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, this insider account reveals the psychopaths who made the Mafia truly feared. Why were some mobsters afraid of their own? What made these men so dangerous that even made guys stayed clear? I break down their methods, their madness, and why most didn’t survive their own violence. This is the definitive list from someone who was actually there.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, this insider account reveals the psychopaths who made the Mafia truly feared. Why were some mobsters afraid of their own? What made these men so dangerous that even made guys stayed clear? I break down their methods, their madness, and why most didn’t survive their own violence. This is the definitive list from someone who was actually there.

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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, this insider account reveals the psychopaths who made the Mafia truly feared. Why were some mobsters afraid of their own? What made these men so dangerous that even made guys stayed clear? I break down their methods, their madness, and why most didn’t survive their own violence. This is the definitive list from someone who was actually there.

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1754</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime</title>
      <description>🍷 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 Schultz, and Arnold Rothstein didn’t just operate alongside Italian mobsters - they became their most trusted hitmen and business partners. Mur*er Inc wasn’t just a Jewish operation; it was the enforcement unit for the entire National Crime Syndicate. This reveals how Jewish organized crime evolved from Prohibition bootlegging into America’s most feared contract k*lling operation, serving as muscle for Italian families who needed plausible deniability. The partnership made Jewish mobsters indispensable to Cosa Nostra operations nationwide.

How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime
00:00 - Introduction: The Jewish Mafia01:09 - Welcome to my sitdown02:00 - Jews had big impact on organized crime04:08 - Jews had big part forming this06:15 - Murd*r Incorporated enforcement arm09:11 - Lucky Luciano formed Murd*r Inc11:41 - Lucky's role in Murd*r Inc14:54 - Dutch Schultz high-profile kill*ng16:30 - Luciano went to prison17:39 - Prominent Jews in organized crime19:23 - Jews control entertainment industry20:14 - Jews founded all major studios22:24 - Jews doing street and Hollywood simultaneously23:25 - Lansky played significant role with Luciano25:06 - Toast with Franzese Wine

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:21:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 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 Schultz, and Arnold Rothstein didn’t just operate alongside Italian mobsters - they became their most trusted hitmen and business partners. Mur*er Inc wasn’t just a Jewish operation; it was the enforcement unit for the entire National Crime Syndicate. This reveals how Jewish organized crime evolved from Prohibition bootlegging into America’s most feared contract k*lling operation, serving as muscle for Italian families who needed plausible deniability. The partnership made Jewish mobsters indispensable to Cosa Nostra operations nationwide.

How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime
00:00 - Introduction: The Jewish Mafia01:09 - Welcome to my sitdown02:00 - Jews had big impact on organized crime04:08 - Jews had big part forming this06:15 - Murd*r Incorporated enforcement arm09:11 - Lucky Luciano formed Murd*r Inc11:41 - Lucky's role in Murd*r Inc14:54 - Dutch Schultz high-profile kill*ng16:30 - Luciano went to prison17:39 - Prominent Jews in organized crime19:23 - Jews control entertainment industry20:14 - Jews founded all major studios22:24 - Jews doing street and Hollywood simultaneously23:25 - Lansky played significant role with Luciano25:06 - Toast with Franzese Wine

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 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 Schultz, and Arnold Rothstein didn’t just operate alongside Italian mobsters - they became their most trusted hitmen and business partners. Mur*er Inc wasn’t just a Jewish operation; it was the enforcement unit for the entire National Crime Syndicate. This reveals how Jewish organized crime evolved from Prohibition bootlegging into America’s most feared contract k*lling operation, serving as muscle for Italian families who needed plausible deniability. The partnership made Jewish mobsters indispensable to Cosa Nostra operations nationwide.

How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime
00:00 - Introduction: The Jewish Mafia01:09 - Welcome to my sitdown02:00 - Jews had big impact on organized crime04:08 - Jews had big part forming this06:15 - Murd*r Incorporated enforcement arm09:11 - Lucky Luciano formed Murd*r Inc11:41 - Lucky's role in Murd*r Inc14:54 - Dutch Schultz high-profile kill*ng16:30 - Luciano went to prison17:39 - Prominent Jews in organized crime19:23 - Jews control entertainment industry20:14 - Jews founded all major studios22:24 - Jews doing street and Hollywood simultaneously23:25 - Lansky played significant role with Luciano25:06 - Toast with Franzese Wine

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In The Mafia</title>
      <description>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
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🎞️ 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 eliminate, and what it was really like running 350 gas stations while dodging the feds. I break down the difference between John Gotti types who love cameras versus Carlo Gambino who ran the biggest family from the shadows. Plus, I reveal why the feds put me through "diesel therapy" for 8 months and kept me in solitary for 3 years when I wouldn't cooperate. This guy flew all the way from England to ask the questions others won't. If you've been wanting real mob stories, this is as raw as it gets.

Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In The Mafia

00:00 - Introduction: Did I Stress?
00:47 - Welcome to The Sitdown with Mike Thurston
02:24 - Would I have been a doctor?
03:17 - Dad went away, forced to help family
04:38 - I had high stress tolerance
05:15 - Stress? What is stress?
06:30 - I miss the brotherhood
08:37 - I built a bank basement vault
09:30 - Government never found my money
11:21 - Roy DeMeo was a serial k*ller
12:44 - My father was tough
13:51 - Gotti vs Gambino leadership styles
16:28 - I sold everything before prison
18:19 - Feds tortured me for 3 years
19:38 - Freedom is the most precious thing

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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 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 eliminate, and what it was really like running 350 gas stations while dodging the feds. I break down the difference between John Gotti types who love cameras versus Carlo Gambino who ran the biggest family from the shadows. Plus, I reveal why the feds put me through "diesel therapy" for 8 months and kept me in solitary for 3 years when I wouldn't cooperate. This guy flew all the way from England to ask the questions others won't. If you've been wanting real mob stories, this is as raw as it gets.

Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In The Mafia

00:00 - Introduction: Did I Stress?
00:47 - Welcome to The Sitdown with Mike Thurston
02:24 - Would I have been a doctor?
03:17 - Dad went away, forced to help family
04:38 - I had high stress tolerance
05:15 - Stress? What is stress?
06:30 - I miss the brotherhood
08:37 - I built a bank basement vault
09:30 - Government never found my money
11:21 - Roy DeMeo was a serial k*ller
12:44 - My father was tough
13:51 - Gotti vs Gambino leadership styles
16:28 - I sold everything before prison
18:19 - Feds tortured me for 3 years
19:38 - Freedom is the most precious thing

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 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 eliminate, and what it was really like running 350 gas stations while dodging the feds. I break down the difference between John Gotti types who love cameras versus Carlo Gambino who ran the biggest family from the shadows. Plus, I reveal why the feds put me through "diesel therapy" for 8 months and kept me in solitary for 3 years when I wouldn't cooperate. This guy flew all the way from England to ask the questions others won't. If you've been wanting real mob stories, this is as raw as it gets.

Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In The Mafia

00:00 - Introduction: Did I Stress?
00:47 - Welcome to The Sitdown with Mike Thurston
02:24 - Would I have been a doctor?
03:17 - Dad went away, forced to help family
04:38 - I had high stress tolerance
05:15 - Stress? What is stress?
06:30 - I miss the brotherhood
08:37 - I built a bank basement vault
09:30 - Government never found my money
11:21 - Roy DeMeo was a serial k*ller
12:44 - My father was tough
13:51 - Gotti vs Gambino leadership styles
16:28 - I sold everything before prison
18:19 - Feds tortured me for 3 years
19:38 - Freedom is the most precious thing

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

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      <title>America’s Human Trafficking Crisis EXPOSED by Former Mobster</title>
      <description>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, and explain why the people claiming to care about protecting children are doing nothing but profiting from the problem. This is raw, unfiltered truth about an evil that’s destroying innocent lives while politicians play games. Every parent needs to hear this.

America’s Human Trafficking Crisis EXPOSED by Former Mobster


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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, and explain why the people claiming to care about protecting children are doing nothing but profiting from the problem. This is raw, unfiltered truth about an evil that’s destroying innocent lives while politicians play games. Every parent needs to hear this.

America’s Human Trafficking Crisis EXPOSED by Former Mobster


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        <![CDATA[<p>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, and explain why the people claiming to care about protecting children are doing nothing but profiting from the problem. This is raw, unfiltered truth about an evil that’s destroying innocent lives while politicians play games. Every parent needs to hear this.

America’s Human Trafficking Crisis EXPOSED by Former Mobster</p>
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      <title>Former Mobster REVEALS Why Mass Deportation Will Destroy America</title>
      <description>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 to citizenship makes more sense than tearing families apart. We also expose the real threat - Chinese spy cells operating in our country while everyone focuses on hardworking Latin Americans. Congress needs to listen because we’ve got the answers they’re too afraid to implement.

Former Mobster REVEALS Why Mass Deportation Will Destroy America

00:00 - Introduction - Mass deportation will k*ll The economy
01:02 - Immigration frustration
01:28 - This is all Congress's fault
02:14 - My dear friend Tony joins
02:32 - Two guys from Brooklyn
03:14 - I've been thinking citizenship path
03:35 - Everyone gets fingerprinted first
04:13 - Five years to earn citizenship
05:27 - Best workers bar none
05:44 - No Americans want these jobs
06:05 - Everything targets Latin community
06:18 - Chinese students paying $75K
07:15 - I'm anti-China for reason
08:07 - Blindfolded in fake egg factories
09:14 - Mexico is our neighbor
10:42 - COVID created in China
11:05 - Intelligence community confirms spy cells
12:17 - I believe Trump doing his job
12:47 - Country built on immigrants
14:56 - You attract bees with honey
16:01 - 2020 election was compromised
18:25 - I believe there was fraud
20:18 - I believe in birthright citizenship
22:32 - We don't promote military path
25:24 - Mexican people are gracious
26:31 - I feel safer in Mexico
29:26 - AOC selling tacos
30:31 - I am Trump supporter
32:09 - My thoughts on North America alliance
33:43 - My dear partner and brother
39:35 - These are human beings
43:25 - Hopefully we made common sense

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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 to citizenship makes more sense than tearing families apart. We also expose the real threat - Chinese spy cells operating in our country while everyone focuses on hardworking Latin Americans. Congress needs to listen because we’ve got the answers they’re too afraid to implement.

Former Mobster REVEALS Why Mass Deportation Will Destroy America

00:00 - Introduction - Mass deportation will k*ll The economy
01:02 - Immigration frustration
01:28 - This is all Congress's fault
02:14 - My dear friend Tony joins
02:32 - Two guys from Brooklyn
03:14 - I've been thinking citizenship path
03:35 - Everyone gets fingerprinted first
04:13 - Five years to earn citizenship
05:27 - Best workers bar none
05:44 - No Americans want these jobs
06:05 - Everything targets Latin community
06:18 - Chinese students paying $75K
07:15 - I'm anti-China for reason
08:07 - Blindfolded in fake egg factories
09:14 - Mexico is our neighbor
10:42 - COVID created in China
11:05 - Intelligence community confirms spy cells
12:17 - I believe Trump doing his job
12:47 - Country built on immigrants
14:56 - You attract bees with honey
16:01 - 2020 election was compromised
18:25 - I believe there was fraud
20:18 - I believe in birthright citizenship
22:32 - We don't promote military path
25:24 - Mexican people are gracious
26:31 - I feel safer in Mexico
29:26 - AOC selling tacos
30:31 - I am Trump supporter
32:09 - My thoughts on North America alliance
33:43 - My dear partner and brother
39:35 - These are human beings
43:25 - Hopefully we made common sense

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        <![CDATA[<p>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 to citizenship makes more sense than tearing families apart. We also expose the real threat - Chinese spy cells operating in our country while everyone focuses on hardworking Latin Americans. Congress needs to listen because we’ve got the answers they’re too afraid to implement.

Former Mobster REVEALS Why Mass Deportation Will Destroy America

00:00 - Introduction - Mass deportation will k*ll The economy
01:02 - Immigration frustration
01:28 - This is all Congress's fault
02:14 - My dear friend Tony joins
02:32 - Two guys from Brooklyn
03:14 - I've been thinking citizenship path
03:35 - Everyone gets fingerprinted first
04:13 - Five years to earn citizenship
05:27 - Best workers bar none
05:44 - No Americans want these jobs
06:05 - Everything targets Latin community
06:18 - Chinese students paying $75K
07:15 - I'm anti-China for reason
08:07 - Blindfolded in fake egg factories
09:14 - Mexico is our neighbor
10:42 - COVID created in China
11:05 - Intelligence community confirms spy cells
12:17 - I believe Trump doing his job
12:47 - Country built on immigrants
14:56 - You attract bees with honey
16:01 - 2020 election was compromised
18:25 - I believe there was fraud
20:18 - I believe in birthright citizenship
22:32 - We don't promote military path
25:24 - Mexican people are gracious
26:31 - I feel safer in Mexico
29:26 - AOC selling tacos
30:31 - I am Trump supporter
32:09 - My thoughts on North America alliance
33:43 - My dear partner and brother
39:35 - These are human beings
43:25 - Hopefully we made common sense

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      <title>Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack</title>
      <description>⛓️‍💥 Join The Fight For Freedom: http://freedom.michaelfranzese.com/
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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 involving key players and nations. I also dive into Charlie’s evolving views on Israel and the Epstein connection, shedding light on the complex power struggles at work. This is a raw, honest analysis, cutting through the noise to uncover the real story behind the headlines. If you want the facts and insight not covered elsewhere, this one’s for you.

Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack

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🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Government Cover-Up Theory
00:32 - Gaza Lives Concern
00:43 - Epstein Intelligence Link
00:55 - Michael's Introduction
01:14 - Charlie Kirk Murd*r Theories
04:04 - Tyler Robinson Details
08:15 - Transgender Roommate Motivation
12:45 - Extremist Group Connections
18:20 - Social Media Conspiracy Theories
21:15 - Candace Owens Pressure Claims
24:30 - Epstein Connection Deep Dive
30:15 - Kirk's Final Epstein Comments
33:00 - Israel Retaliation Statements
36:30 - Biblical Perspective on Israel
43:45 - Faith and Politics Integration
47:20 - Call for Jesus Revolution
55:15 - Prayer and Faith Conclusion

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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:53:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>⛓️‍💥 Join The Fight For Freedom: http://freedom.michaelfranzese.com/
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💪🏼 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 involving key players and nations. I also dive into Charlie’s evolving views on Israel and the Epstein connection, shedding light on the complex power struggles at work. This is a raw, honest analysis, cutting through the noise to uncover the real story behind the headlines. If you want the facts and insight not covered elsewhere, this one’s for you.

Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Government Cover-Up Theory
00:32 - Gaza Lives Concern
00:43 - Epstein Intelligence Link
00:55 - Michael's Introduction
01:14 - Charlie Kirk Murd*r Theories
04:04 - Tyler Robinson Details
08:15 - Transgender Roommate Motivation
12:45 - Extremist Group Connections
18:20 - Social Media Conspiracy Theories
21:15 - Candace Owens Pressure Claims
24:30 - Epstein Connection Deep Dive
30:15 - Kirk's Final Epstein Comments
33:00 - Israel Retaliation Statements
36:30 - Biblical Perspective on Israel
43:45 - Faith and Politics Integration
47:20 - Call for Jesus Revolution
55:15 - Prayer and Faith Conclusion

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        <![CDATA[<p>⛓️‍💥 Join The Fight For Freedom: http://freedom.michaelfranzese.com/
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💪🏼 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 involving key players and nations. I also dive into Charlie’s evolving views on Israel and the Epstein connection, shedding light on the complex power struggles at work. This is a raw, honest analysis, cutting through the noise to uncover the real story behind the headlines. If you want the facts and insight not covered elsewhere, this one’s for you.

Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 - Government Cover-Up Theory
00:32 - Gaza Lives Concern
00:43 - Epstein Intelligence Link
00:55 - Michael's Introduction
01:14 - Charlie Kirk Murd*r Theories
04:04 - Tyler Robinson Details
08:15 - Transgender Roommate Motivation
12:45 - Extremist Group Connections
18:20 - Social Media Conspiracy Theories
21:15 - Candace Owens Pressure Claims
24:30 - Epstein Connection Deep Dive
30:15 - Kirk's Final Epstein Comments
33:00 - Israel Retaliation Statements
36:30 - Biblical Perspective on Israel
43:45 - Faith and Politics Integration
47:20 - Call for Jesus Revolution
55:15 - Prayer and Faith Conclusion

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      <title>EXPOSED: School Board Destroys Principal Who Actually Cared About Kids</title>
      <description>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 you down. Watch this moving interview to witness a real-life hero who never gave up on her babies — her students — and the community she cared for deeply. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and challenged to think about what love in action really means.
EXPOSED: School Board Destroys Principal Who Actually Cared About Kids

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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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 you down. Watch this moving interview to witness a real-life hero who never gave up on her babies — her students — and the community she cared for deeply. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and challenged to think about what love in action really means.
EXPOSED: School Board Destroys Principal Who Actually Cared About Kids

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        <![CDATA[<p>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 you down. Watch this moving interview to witness a real-life hero who never gave up on her babies — her students — and the community she cared for deeply. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and challenged to think about what love in action really means.
EXPOSED: School Board Destroys Principal Who Actually Cared About Kids

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      <title>Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster</title>
      <description>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 that missed the mark completely, I’m covering actors who’ve taken on these roles over the decades. Some brought authentic energy and nailed the mannerisms. Others? Well, let’s just say they should have stuck to different genres.
I’ll tell you which performances reminded me of the real guys I knew, and which ones made me cringe.
Some of my choices will surprise you. Others will make perfect sense. But every ranking comes from someone who’s been there and knows the difference between authentic acting and completely faking it.
Let me know where you think I got it right—and where you think I’m completely wrong.

Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster

0:00 - Introduction 
1:05 - The Greatest Mob Actor Ranking Categories
5:24 - Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts)
6:19 - Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders)  
8:07 - Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)
8:54 - Al Pacino (Multiple Roles)
11:38 - Michael Shannon (The Iceman)
12:36 - Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos)
14:02 - Sylvester Stallone (Tulsa King)
15:43 - Robert De Niro (Multiple Roles)
19:02 - Jack Nicholson (The Departed)
19:54 - Joe Pesci (Multiple Roles)
22:13 - Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale)
24:40 - Tom Hardy (Multiple Roles)
26:51 - Ray Liotta (Goodfellas)
28:31 - James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
30:03 - Johnny Depp (Multiple Roles)
31:44 - Marlon Brando (The Godfather)
32:48 - Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas)
33:49 - Denzel Washington (American Gangster)
35:03 - John Travolta (Gotti)
35:48 - Armand Assante (HBO's Gotti)
38:47 - Final Rankings Recap

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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:46:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>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 that missed the mark completely, I’m covering actors who’ve taken on these roles over the decades. Some brought authentic energy and nailed the mannerisms. Others? Well, let’s just say they should have stuck to different genres.
I’ll tell you which performances reminded me of the real guys I knew, and which ones made me cringe.
Some of my choices will surprise you. Others will make perfect sense. But every ranking comes from someone who’s been there and knows the difference between authentic acting and completely faking it.
Let me know where you think I got it right—and where you think I’m completely wrong.

Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster

0:00 - Introduction 
1:05 - The Greatest Mob Actor Ranking Categories
5:24 - Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts)
6:19 - Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders)  
8:07 - Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)
8:54 - Al Pacino (Multiple Roles)
11:38 - Michael Shannon (The Iceman)
12:36 - Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos)
14:02 - Sylvester Stallone (Tulsa King)
15:43 - Robert De Niro (Multiple Roles)
19:02 - Jack Nicholson (The Departed)
19:54 - Joe Pesci (Multiple Roles)
22:13 - Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale)
24:40 - Tom Hardy (Multiple Roles)
26:51 - Ray Liotta (Goodfellas)
28:31 - James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
30:03 - Johnny Depp (Multiple Roles)
31:44 - Marlon Brando (The Godfather)
32:48 - Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas)
33:49 - Denzel Washington (American Gangster)
35:03 - John Travolta (Gotti)
35:48 - Armand Assante (HBO's Gotti)
38:47 - Final Rankings Recap

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        <![CDATA[<p>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 that missed the mark completely, I’m covering actors who’ve taken on these roles over the decades. Some brought authentic energy and nailed the mannerisms. Others? Well, let’s just say they should have stuck to different genres.
I’ll tell you which performances reminded me of the real guys I knew, and which ones made me cringe.
Some of my choices will surprise you. Others will make perfect sense. But every ranking comes from someone who’s been there and knows the difference between authentic acting and completely faking it.
Let me know where you think I got it right—and where you think I’m completely wrong.

Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster

0:00 - Introduction 
1:05 - The Greatest Mob Actor Ranking Categories
5:24 - Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts)
6:19 - Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders)  
8:07 - Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)
8:54 - Al Pacino (Multiple Roles)
11:38 - Michael Shannon (The Iceman)
12:36 - Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos)
14:02 - Sylvester Stallone (Tulsa King)
15:43 - Robert De Niro (Multiple Roles)
19:02 - Jack Nicholson (The Departed)
19:54 - Joe Pesci (Multiple Roles)
22:13 - Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale)
24:40 - Tom Hardy (Multiple Roles)
26:51 - Ray Liotta (Goodfellas)
28:31 - James Gandolfini (The Sopranos)
30:03 - Johnny Depp (Multiple Roles)
31:44 - Marlon Brando (The Godfather)
32:48 - Paul Sorvino (Goodfellas)
33:49 - Denzel Washington (American Gangster)
35:03 - John Travolta (Gotti)
35:48 - Armand Assante (HBO's Gotti)
38:47 - Final Rankings Recap

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      <title>UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain</title>
      <description>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
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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 systematic silencing of anyone who dares speak out. Tommy walks me through his hometown transformation from one mosque to forty-five, the disturbing statistics behind decades of ignored crimes, and why he’s spent years in prison for making documentary films.
From solitary confinement to d*ath threats, from being banned by Big Tech to planning massive demonstrations, Tommy reveals what it’s really like to fight an establishment that would rather protect its policies than its people. I have to admit—by the end of this conversation, I found myself agreeing with him far more than I expected.
What drove this man to risk everything? What did he witness growing up that changed his life forever? And why does he believe September 13th could be Britain’s turning point?

UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Exposing Britain’s grooming gang crisis
1:10 - Who is Tommy Robinson (and connection with Tate)
6:41 - Tommy’s controversial background and motivation for activism
8:00 - Political correctness paralyzing UK institutions
9:42 - Tommy’s journalism uncovering hidden truths
10:08 - Growing patriotism and public awakening in Britain
11:32 - Britain’s loss of free speech and state repression
12:27 - Government ignoring decades of abuse by grooming gangs
13:31 - Formation and suppression of English Defense League protests
15:28 - Political motivations behind open border immigration
18:39 - London’s demographic shift and loss of English majority
20:21 - Upcoming mass protest on September 13th
25:07 - Muslim political power and control
26:22 - Shocking ab*se cases and police inaction
27:18 - Documentary series “The R*pe of Britain” overview
28:35 - Startling r*pe statistics
30:20 - Political correctness blocking public discussion
31:28 - Links between UK, US, and Canada crises
33:32 - Cultural breakdown and indoctrination of youth
34:40 - Rise of populist parties and censorship resistance
36:18 - Tommy’s detention under terrorism laws for activism
39:12 - Two-tier policing and unequal treatment of Muslims
39:42 - British flag resurgence and patriotism wave
44:38 - Tommy’s terrorism act arrest after protests
46:14 - Contrast between US free speech and UK repression
48:41 - Public court trials expose grooming gang realities
50:16 - Tommy’s prison sentence and solitary confinement
53:02 - Correlation of immigration and rising crime
56:54 - Historical failure of peaceful Islamic coexistence
57:55 - Threat to British Christian heritage
1:01:24 - Rising rebellion and public anger
1:04:31 - Christian revival and changing cultural identity
1:10:20 - Banned books and censorship
1:14:17 - September 13th free speech festival details
1:16:20 - Call for Western men to rise and defend their countries
1:22:44 - Closing support and future activism plans

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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>🍷 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 systematic silencing of anyone who dares speak out. Tommy walks me through his hometown transformation from one mosque to forty-five, the disturbing statistics behind decades of ignored crimes, and why he’s spent years in prison for making documentary films.
From solitary confinement to d*ath threats, from being banned by Big Tech to planning massive demonstrations, Tommy reveals what it’s really like to fight an establishment that would rather protect its policies than its people. I have to admit—by the end of this conversation, I found myself agreeing with him far more than I expected.
What drove this man to risk everything? What did he witness growing up that changed his life forever? And why does he believe September 13th could be Britain’s turning point?

UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Exposing Britain’s grooming gang crisis
1:10 - Who is Tommy Robinson (and connection with Tate)
6:41 - Tommy’s controversial background and motivation for activism
8:00 - Political correctness paralyzing UK institutions
9:42 - Tommy’s journalism uncovering hidden truths
10:08 - Growing patriotism and public awakening in Britain
11:32 - Britain’s loss of free speech and state repression
12:27 - Government ignoring decades of abuse by grooming gangs
13:31 - Formation and suppression of English Defense League protests
15:28 - Political motivations behind open border immigration
18:39 - London’s demographic shift and loss of English majority
20:21 - Upcoming mass protest on September 13th
25:07 - Muslim political power and control
26:22 - Shocking ab*se cases and police inaction
27:18 - Documentary series “The R*pe of Britain” overview
28:35 - Startling r*pe statistics
30:20 - Political correctness blocking public discussion
31:28 - Links between UK, US, and Canada crises
33:32 - Cultural breakdown and indoctrination of youth
34:40 - Rise of populist parties and censorship resistance
36:18 - Tommy’s detention under terrorism laws for activism
39:12 - Two-tier policing and unequal treatment of Muslims
39:42 - British flag resurgence and patriotism wave
44:38 - Tommy’s terrorism act arrest after protests
46:14 - Contrast between US free speech and UK repression
48:41 - Public court trials expose grooming gang realities
50:16 - Tommy’s prison sentence and solitary confinement
53:02 - Correlation of immigration and rising crime
56:54 - Historical failure of peaceful Islamic coexistence
57:55 - Threat to British Christian heritage
1:01:24 - Rising rebellion and public anger
1:04:31 - Christian revival and changing cultural identity
1:10:20 - Banned books and censorship
1:14:17 - September 13th free speech festival details
1:16:20 - Call for Western men to rise and defend their countries
1:22:44 - Closing support and future activism plans

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 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 systematic silencing of anyone who dares speak out. Tommy walks me through his hometown transformation from one mosque to forty-five, the disturbing statistics behind decades of ignored crimes, and why he’s spent years in prison for making documentary films.
From solitary confinement to d*ath threats, from being banned by Big Tech to planning massive demonstrations, Tommy reveals what it’s really like to fight an establishment that would rather protect its policies than its people. I have to admit—by the end of this conversation, I found myself agreeing with him far more than I expected.
What drove this man to risk everything? What did he witness growing up that changed his life forever? And why does he believe September 13th could be Britain’s turning point?

UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Exposing Britain’s grooming gang crisis
1:10 - Who is Tommy Robinson (and connection with Tate)
6:41 - Tommy’s controversial background and motivation for activism
8:00 - Political correctness paralyzing UK institutions
9:42 - Tommy’s journalism uncovering hidden truths
10:08 - Growing patriotism and public awakening in Britain
11:32 - Britain’s loss of free speech and state repression
12:27 - Government ignoring decades of abuse by grooming gangs
13:31 - Formation and suppression of English Defense League protests
15:28 - Political motivations behind open border immigration
18:39 - London’s demographic shift and loss of English majority
20:21 - Upcoming mass protest on September 13th
25:07 - Muslim political power and control
26:22 - Shocking ab*se cases and police inaction
27:18 - Documentary series “The R*pe of Britain” overview
28:35 - Startling r*pe statistics
30:20 - Political correctness blocking public discussion
31:28 - Links between UK, US, and Canada crises
33:32 - Cultural breakdown and indoctrination of youth
34:40 - Rise of populist parties and censorship resistance
36:18 - Tommy’s detention under terrorism laws for activism
39:12 - Two-tier policing and unequal treatment of Muslims
39:42 - British flag resurgence and patriotism wave
44:38 - Tommy’s terrorism act arrest after protests
46:14 - Contrast between US free speech and UK repression
48:41 - Public court trials expose grooming gang realities
50:16 - Tommy’s prison sentence and solitary confinement
53:02 - Correlation of immigration and rising crime
56:54 - Historical failure of peaceful Islamic coexistence
57:55 - Threat to British Christian heritage
1:01:24 - Rising rebellion and public anger
1:04:31 - Christian revival and changing cultural identity
1:10:20 - Banned books and censorship
1:14:17 - September 13th free speech festival details
1:16:20 - Call for Western men to rise and defend their countries
1:22:44 - Closing support and future activism plans

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      <title>My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad</title>
      <description>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 Julia? And, stick around to hear a special announcement about something exciting the girls are launching soon—something you won’t want to miss.You’ve heard my side of the story for years. Now hear it from the people who lived it with me—my own kids. This isn’t just about the mob life. It’s about family, forgiveness, and what really happens behind closed doors. Trust me—you’ve never seen this side of Michael Franzese before.
My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad


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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 Julia? And, stick around to hear a special announcement about something exciting the girls are launching soon—something you won’t want to miss.You’ve heard my side of the story for years. Now hear it from the people who lived it with me—my own kids. This isn’t just about the mob life. It’s about family, forgiveness, and what really happens behind closed doors. Trust me—you’ve never seen this side of Michael Franzese before.
My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad


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        <![CDATA[<p>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 Julia? And, stick around to hear a special announcement about something exciting the girls are launching soon—something you won’t want to miss.You’ve heard my side of the story for years. Now hear it from the people who lived it with me—my own kids. This isn’t just about the mob life. It’s about family, forgiveness, and what really happens behind closed doors. Trust me—you’ve never seen this side of Michael Franzese before.
My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad


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      <title>Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned NYPD Detective</title>
      <description>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
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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 gambling dens, and the brutal betrayals and shootouts you never saw in the headlines. Mike survived it all—gunfights, RICO sweeps, and the night a friend died in his arms—before risking everything to join the other side of the law.
Why did he walk away? What did he see that changed everything? And what secrets is he about to reveal, straight from files that once stayed locked in NYPD evidence rooms?

Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned NYPD Detective

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Three main gangs controlling NYC Chinatown
2:09 - Who Is Michael Moy? background in Chinatown
2:44 - Gang member to NYPD transformation story
4:00 - Interview Start: Michael Moy
5:49 - Chinese gang structure vs Italian mafia
8:35 - Gang recruitment and initiation process
10:48 - Blood ritual and loyalty oath ceremony
11:27 - Viol*nce and reputation of Chinese gangs
13:16 - Gang influence and territorial control
15:02 - Comparison with Italian mob families
15:53 - RICO Act impact on Chinese gangs
21:36 - Main businesses: gambling and protection
23:26 - Michael Moy joins Fuk-Ching gang
25:03 - Officer Steven McDonald's forgiveness story
27:07 - Taking NYPD written exam
29:45 - NYPD background investigation process
32:36 - Business partnerships with Italian associates
36:24 - Legitimate businesses vs gang activities
39:02 - Assignment to Chinatown as detective
43:06 - Viol*nt gang encounters and close calls
46:07 - 1980s NYC viol*nce and crime
47:22 - Arresting former gang associates
50:18 - Good people vs bad people discussion
53:50 - Retirement and current activities
54:14 - "Bad to Blue" book and YouTube channel
56:19 - Private platform invitation
57:01 - Closing thoughts on transformation

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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 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 gambling dens, and the brutal betrayals and shootouts you never saw in the headlines. Mike survived it all—gunfights, RICO sweeps, and the night a friend died in his arms—before risking everything to join the other side of the law.
Why did he walk away? What did he see that changed everything? And what secrets is he about to reveal, straight from files that once stayed locked in NYPD evidence rooms?

Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned NYPD Detective

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Three main gangs controlling NYC Chinatown
2:09 - Who Is Michael Moy? background in Chinatown
2:44 - Gang member to NYPD transformation story
4:00 - Interview Start: Michael Moy
5:49 - Chinese gang structure vs Italian mafia
8:35 - Gang recruitment and initiation process
10:48 - Blood ritual and loyalty oath ceremony
11:27 - Viol*nce and reputation of Chinese gangs
13:16 - Gang influence and territorial control
15:02 - Comparison with Italian mob families
15:53 - RICO Act impact on Chinese gangs
21:36 - Main businesses: gambling and protection
23:26 - Michael Moy joins Fuk-Ching gang
25:03 - Officer Steven McDonald's forgiveness story
27:07 - Taking NYPD written exam
29:45 - NYPD background investigation process
32:36 - Business partnerships with Italian associates
36:24 - Legitimate businesses vs gang activities
39:02 - Assignment to Chinatown as detective
43:06 - Viol*nt gang encounters and close calls
46:07 - 1980s NYC viol*nce and crime
47:22 - Arresting former gang associates
50:18 - Good people vs bad people discussion
53:50 - Retirement and current activities
54:14 - "Bad to Blue" book and YouTube channel
56:19 - Private platform invitation
57:01 - Closing thoughts on transformation

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        <![CDATA[<p>🍷 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 gambling dens, and the brutal betrayals and shootouts you never saw in the headlines. Mike survived it all—gunfights, RICO sweeps, and the night a friend died in his arms—before risking everything to join the other side of the law.
Why did he walk away? What did he see that changed everything? And what secrets is he about to reveal, straight from files that once stayed locked in NYPD evidence rooms?

Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned NYPD Detective

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Three main gangs controlling NYC Chinatown
2:09 - Who Is Michael Moy? background in Chinatown
2:44 - Gang member to NYPD transformation story
4:00 - Interview Start: Michael Moy
5:49 - Chinese gang structure vs Italian mafia
8:35 - Gang recruitment and initiation process
10:48 - Blood ritual and loyalty oath ceremony
11:27 - Viol*nce and reputation of Chinese gangs
13:16 - Gang influence and territorial control
15:02 - Comparison with Italian mob families
15:53 - RICO Act impact on Chinese gangs
21:36 - Main businesses: gambling and protection
23:26 - Michael Moy joins Fuk-Ching gang
25:03 - Officer Steven McDonald's forgiveness story
27:07 - Taking NYPD written exam
29:45 - NYPD background investigation process
32:36 - Business partnerships with Italian associates
36:24 - Legitimate businesses vs gang activities
39:02 - Assignment to Chinatown as detective
43:06 - Viol*nt gang encounters and close calls
46:07 - 1980s NYC viol*nce and crime
47:22 - Arresting former gang associates
50:18 - Good people vs bad people discussion
53:50 - Retirement and current activities
54:14 - "Bad to Blue" book and YouTube channel
56:19 - Private platform invitation
57:01 - Closing thoughts on transformation

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      <title>Shohei Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal</title>
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$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 interpreter was betting millions? And why didn’t he just cut him off?
This isn’t the sanitized story you heard on ESPN. This is the truth from someone who lived it—told to someone who’s been there.
Matt’s facing 18 years in prison. And for the first time, he’s answering the questions everyone’s been asking but nobody’s been brave enough to ask directly.
Trust me—what you think you know about this scandal is just the beginning. The real story is much more interesting.

Shohei Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal

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0:00 - Introduction: Ohtani and The Interperetor 
2:22 - Setting up the Ohtani gambling controversy
3:26 - Matt Bowyer interview begins
4:27 - Matt's early gambling and family struggles
6:43 - From restaurant busboy to commodity trading
10:14 - Mentorship and brokerage firm success
13:03 - Buying back his family's lost home
15:17 - Building the online sports-book empire
16:48 - Payment methods and customer loyalty
18:17 - Collection stories and mob connections
24:14 - First FBI raid in 2014
25:09 - October 2023 raid with 29 agents
27:04 - Wife's loyalty through the investigation
29:25 - How the feds found him
31:00 - Vegas casinos vs. old mob operations
37:08 - Meeting Ohtani's interpreter at poker game
38:55 - First bets and wire transfers
40:41 - "Holy f***" moment with Ohtani wire
43:00 - $24 million credit limit explanation
45:23 - Interpreter's soccer betting obsession
48:12 - Where the stolen money came from
50:15 - Cooperating with federal investigation
52:05 - Athletes and gambling addiction
54:12 - His $4.6 million Super Bowl bet
56:25 - Government hypocrisy on gambling
57:31 - Facing prison and family impact

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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
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$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 interpreter was betting millions? And why didn’t he just cut him off?
This isn’t the sanitized story you heard on ESPN. This is the truth from someone who lived it—told to someone who’s been there.
Matt’s facing 18 years in prison. And for the first time, he’s answering the questions everyone’s been asking but nobody’s been brave enough to ask directly.
Trust me—what you think you know about this scandal is just the beginning. The real story is much more interesting.

Shohei Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Ohtani and The Interperetor 
2:22 - Setting up the Ohtani gambling controversy
3:26 - Matt Bowyer interview begins
4:27 - Matt's early gambling and family struggles
6:43 - From restaurant busboy to commodity trading
10:14 - Mentorship and brokerage firm success
13:03 - Buying back his family's lost home
15:17 - Building the online sports-book empire
16:48 - Payment methods and customer loyalty
18:17 - Collection stories and mob connections
24:14 - First FBI raid in 2014
25:09 - October 2023 raid with 29 agents
27:04 - Wife's loyalty through the investigation
29:25 - How the feds found him
31:00 - Vegas casinos vs. old mob operations
37:08 - Meeting Ohtani's interpreter at poker game
38:55 - First bets and wire transfers
40:41 - "Holy f***" moment with Ohtani wire
43:00 - $24 million credit limit explanation
45:23 - Interpreter's soccer betting obsession
48:12 - Where the stolen money came from
50:15 - Cooperating with federal investigation
52:05 - Athletes and gambling addiction
54:12 - His $4.6 million Super Bowl bet
56:25 - Government hypocrisy on gambling
57:31 - Facing prison and family impact

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💪🏼 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 interpreter was betting millions? And why didn’t he just cut him off?
This isn’t the sanitized story you heard on ESPN. This is the truth from someone who lived it—told to someone who’s been there.
Matt’s facing 18 years in prison. And for the first time, he’s answering the questions everyone’s been asking but nobody’s been brave enough to ask directly.
Trust me—what you think you know about this scandal is just the beginning. The real story is much more interesting.

Shohei Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

0:00 - Introduction: Ohtani and The Interperetor 
2:22 - Setting up the Ohtani gambling controversy
3:26 - Matt Bowyer interview begins
4:27 - Matt's early gambling and family struggles
6:43 - From restaurant busboy to commodity trading
10:14 - Mentorship and brokerage firm success
13:03 - Buying back his family's lost home
15:17 - Building the online sports-book empire
16:48 - Payment methods and customer loyalty
18:17 - Collection stories and mob connections
24:14 - First FBI raid in 2014
25:09 - October 2023 raid with 29 agents
27:04 - Wife's loyalty through the investigation
29:25 - How the feds found him
31:00 - Vegas casinos vs. old mob operations
37:08 - Meeting Ohtani's interpreter at poker game
38:55 - First bets and wire transfers
40:41 - "Holy f***" moment with Ohtani wire
43:00 - $24 million credit limit explanation
45:23 - Interpreter's soccer betting obsession
48:12 - Where the stolen money came from
50:15 - Cooperating with federal investigation
52:05 - Athletes and gambling addiction
54:12 - His $4.6 million Super Bowl bet
56:25 - Government hypocrisy on gambling
57:31 - Facing prison and family impact

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      <title>Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Trump's Godfather Strategy</title>
      <description>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 same thing with world leaders.
The left hates this comparison, but here’s what they’re missing: Don Corleone wanted to stop the kil*ing. Trump wants to stop the kil*ing. Whether it’s ego, strategy, or genuine concern—who cares if it saves lives? You think I’m giving Trump too much credit? Fine. But I know mob tactics when I see them, and positioning nuclear subs near Russia while negotiating peace? That’s textbook intimidation with a purpose.
Both men understood one thing: you negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness. You make people come to you. You control the room. And if they don’t play ball, there are consequences.
Like him or hate him, Trump’s playing this like a boss. The question is—will it work?

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Trump's Godfather Strategy


0:00 - Introduction: Is Trump Using Godfather Tactics?
1:52 - The Parallels to The Godfather
2:55 - Don Corleone's peace meeting
5:22 - Trump's goal to end war
6:02 - Putin's Alaska visit significance
6:54 - Power dynamics with Putin
7:45 - Political reaction and motives
8:39 - War demands from Ukraine and Russia
9:30 - NATO leaders at White House
10:24 - Nuclear submarines power move
11:17 - Praise for Trump's handling
12:41 - Mob boss strategy analysis
14:14 - Audience call for comments
15:33 - Political division and pushback
17:10 - Global power connections
18:19 - Trump's independence from mob
20:05 - Historical mob peace talks
21:00 - Possible consequences
22:20 - Trump's negotiation approach
23:31 - Audience question
24:50 - Diplomatic power recap
26:08 - Trump as Don Corleone
28:29 - Conclusion and Closing remarks

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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 same thing with world leaders.
The left hates this comparison, but here’s what they’re missing: Don Corleone wanted to stop the kil*ing. Trump wants to stop the kil*ing. Whether it’s ego, strategy, or genuine concern—who cares if it saves lives? You think I’m giving Trump too much credit? Fine. But I know mob tactics when I see them, and positioning nuclear subs near Russia while negotiating peace? That’s textbook intimidation with a purpose.
Both men understood one thing: you negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness. You make people come to you. You control the room. And if they don’t play ball, there are consequences.
Like him or hate him, Trump’s playing this like a boss. The question is—will it work?

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Trump's Godfather Strategy


0:00 - Introduction: Is Trump Using Godfather Tactics?
1:52 - The Parallels to The Godfather
2:55 - Don Corleone's peace meeting
5:22 - Trump's goal to end war
6:02 - Putin's Alaska visit significance
6:54 - Power dynamics with Putin
7:45 - Political reaction and motives
8:39 - War demands from Ukraine and Russia
9:30 - NATO leaders at White House
10:24 - Nuclear submarines power move
11:17 - Praise for Trump's handling
12:41 - Mob boss strategy analysis
14:14 - Audience call for comments
15:33 - Political division and pushback
17:10 - Global power connections
18:19 - Trump's independence from mob
20:05 - Historical mob peace talks
21:00 - Possible consequences
22:20 - Trump's negotiation approach
23:31 - Audience question
24:50 - Diplomatic power recap
26:08 - Trump as Don Corleone
28:29 - Conclusion and Closing remarks

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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 same thing with world leaders.
The left hates this comparison, but here’s what they’re missing: Don Corleone wanted to stop the kil*ing. Trump wants to stop the kil*ing. Whether it’s ego, strategy, or genuine concern—who cares if it saves lives? You think I’m giving Trump too much credit? Fine. But I know mob tactics when I see them, and positioning nuclear subs near Russia while negotiating peace? That’s textbook intimidation with a purpose.
Both men understood one thing: you negotiate from a position of strength, not weakness. You make people come to you. You control the room. And if they don’t play ball, there are consequences.
Like him or hate him, Trump’s playing this like a boss. The question is—will it work?

Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Trump's Godfather Strategy
</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM">0:00</a> - Introduction: Is Trump Using Godfather Tactics?
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=112s">1:52</a> - The Parallels to The Godfather
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=175s">2:55</a> - Don Corleone's peace meeting
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=322s">5:22</a> - Trump's goal to end war
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=362s">6:02</a> - Putin's Alaska visit significance
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=414s">6:54</a> - Power dynamics with Putin
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=465s">7:45</a> - Political reaction and motives
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=519s">8:39</a> - War demands from Ukraine and Russia
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=570s">9:30</a> - NATO leaders at White House
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=624s">10:24</a> - Nuclear submarines power move
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=677s">11:17</a> - Praise for Trump's handling
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=761s">12:41</a> - Mob boss strategy analysis
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=854s">14:14</a> - Audience call for comments
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=933s">15:33</a> - Political division and pushback
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1030s">17:10</a> - Global power connections
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1099s">18:19</a> - Trump's independence from mob
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1205s">20:05</a> - Historical mob peace talks
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1260s">21:00</a> - Possible consequences
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1340s">22:20</a> - Trump's negotiation approach
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1411s">23:31</a> - Audience question
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1490s">24:50</a> - Diplomatic power recap
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1568s">26:08</a> - Trump as Don Corleone
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6hjhlSI9VM&amp;t=1709s">28:29</a> - Conclusion and Closing remarks

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      <title>Carlos Lehder: Partner to Pablo Escobar and The King of Smugglers (Rare Sitdown)</title>
      <description>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 conversation, Carlos opens up about his empire built on Norman’s Cay, his complex relationship with Pablo Escobar, and the moment everything came crashing down. We talk about betrayal, survival, and why he’s speaking out now at 75 years old.
This isn’t just about drug smuggling — it’s about power, consequence, and the price of choosing crime over everything else.
If you think you know the story of the Medellín Cartel... you’re only getting half the truth.

Carlos Lehder: Partner to Pablo Escobar and The King of Smugglers (Rare Sitdown)


📰 Go to https://ground.news/mf to see what mainstream media won’t show you. Save 40% off the Ground News Vantage plan and take back control of how you stay informed.
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🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 Introduction
01:27 Michael introduces Carlos Lehder
02:07 Prison, extradition, Narcos mention
03:26 New York upbringing
07:47 Wealth, satisfaction, regrets
10:36 How the Medellin drug trade started
13:55 Norman’s Cay and smuggling routes
16:38 George Jung partnership
20:44 Why Carlos never retired
23:19 The law finally catches up
24:24 135 years in prison—solitary life
29:23 Release, exile in Germany
32:28 Pirate analogy &amp; amnesty
36:13 Pablo Escobar reconciliation
39:11 Lessons, book, and advice
43:54 Carlos’s new life &amp; message
1:11:10 Michael’s closing thoughts

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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:31:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 conversation, Carlos opens up about his empire built on Norman’s Cay, his complex relationship with Pablo Escobar, and the moment everything came crashing down. We talk about betrayal, survival, and why he’s speaking out now at 75 years old.
This isn’t just about drug smuggling — it’s about power, consequence, and the price of choosing crime over everything else.
If you think you know the story of the Medellín Cartel... you’re only getting half the truth.

Carlos Lehder: Partner to Pablo Escobar and The King of Smugglers (Rare Sitdown)


📰 Go to https://ground.news/mf to see what mainstream media won’t show you. Save 40% off the Ground News Vantage plan and take back control of how you stay informed.
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 Introduction
01:27 Michael introduces Carlos Lehder
02:07 Prison, extradition, Narcos mention
03:26 New York upbringing
07:47 Wealth, satisfaction, regrets
10:36 How the Medellin drug trade started
13:55 Norman’s Cay and smuggling routes
16:38 George Jung partnership
20:44 Why Carlos never retired
23:19 The law finally catches up
24:24 135 years in prison—solitary life
29:23 Release, exile in Germany
32:28 Pirate analogy &amp; amnesty
36:13 Pablo Escobar reconciliation
39:11 Lessons, book, and advice
43:54 Carlos’s new life &amp; message
1:11:10 Michael’s closing thoughts

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 conversation, Carlos opens up about his empire built on Norman’s Cay, his complex relationship with Pablo Escobar, and the moment everything came crashing down. We talk about betrayal, survival, and why he’s speaking out now at 75 years old.
This isn’t just about drug smuggling — it’s about power, consequence, and the price of choosing crime over everything else.
If you think you know the story of the Medellín Cartel... you’re only getting half the truth.

Carlos Lehder: Partner to Pablo Escobar and The King of Smugglers (Rare Sitdown)
</p>
<p>📰 Go to https://ground.news/mf to see what mainstream media won’t show you. Save 40% off the Ground News Vantage plan and take back control of how you stay informed.
🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

00:00 Introduction
01:27 Michael introduces Carlos Lehder
02:07 Prison, extradition, Narcos mention
03:26 New York upbringing
07:47 Wealth, satisfaction, regrets
10:36 How the Medellin drug trade started
13:55 Norman’s Cay and smuggling routes
16:38 George Jung partnership
20:44 Why Carlos never retired
23:19 The law finally catches up
24:24 135 years in prison—solitary life
29:23 Release, exile in Germany
32:28 Pirate analogy &amp; amnesty
36:13 Pablo Escobar reconciliation
39:11 Lessons, book, and advice
43:54 Carlos’s new life &amp; message
1:11:10 Michael’s closing thoughts

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      <title>Ex-Gang Member Reveals How He Avoided Prison and Built a $792 Million Business</title>
      <description>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 his mother lay dying.

But here’s where the story gets really interesting.

What Ryan experienced—and what he witnessed happen to his own son—will challenge everything you think you know about what’s actually possible when you hit rock bottom.



You need to hear this.



Ex-Gang Member Reveals How He Avoided Prison and Built a $792 Million Business
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:47:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 his mother lay dying.

But here’s where the story gets really interesting.

What Ryan experienced—and what he witnessed happen to his own son—will challenge everything you think you know about what’s actually possible when you hit rock bottom.



You need to hear this.



Ex-Gang Member Reveals How He Avoided Prison and Built a $792 Million Business
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        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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 his mother lay dying.</p>
<p>But here’s where the story gets really interesting.</p>
<p>What Ryan experienced—and what he witnessed happen to his own son—will challenge everything you think you know about what’s actually possible when you hit rock bottom.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>You need to hear this.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Ex-Gang Member Reveals How He Avoided Prison and Built a $792 Million Business</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Most Powerful Mafia Bosses Of All Time Ranked by Ex Mobster</title>
      <description>“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 controlled entire cities, others made millions every week. And yeah, some were absolutely ruthless when they had to be.
From Fat Tony Salerno to bosses you’ve probably never heard of but should know about—this is the real hierarchy of American organized crime. The guys who really ran things behind the scenes.
Some of my choices might surprise you. Others will make perfect sense. But every name on this list earned their place through power, influence, and the ability to survive in a world where one wrong move could be your last.
Let me know where you think I got it right—and where you think I’m completely wrong.

Most Powerful Mafia Bosses Of All Time Ranked by Ex Mobster

1:39 The Five Categories Explained
4:19 Lucky Luciano
5:52 Paul Castellano
6:39 Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo
7:12 Joseph Bonanno
9:39 Carlos Marcello
10:11 Vincent "Chin" Gigante
10:53 Russell Bufalino
11:24 Salvatore Maranzano
12:03 Nicodemo Scarfo
12:30 Carmine Persico
13:09 Frank Costello
14:03 Vincent Basciano
14:45 Joey Massino
15:46 Raymond Patriarca
16:09 Vito Genovese
17:00 Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo
17:48 Carlo Gambino
18:51 Al Capone
20:20 Tommy Lucchese
21:00 Meyer Lansky
21:49 Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno
23:09 Johnny Torrio
23:43 John Gotti
26:04 Bugsy Siegel
27:38 Joe Colombo
30:15 Final Rankings Summary
32:10 Conclusion

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:50:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>“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 controlled entire cities, others made millions every week. And yeah, some were absolutely ruthless when they had to be.
From Fat Tony Salerno to bosses you’ve probably never heard of but should know about—this is the real hierarchy of American organized crime. The guys who really ran things behind the scenes.
Some of my choices might surprise you. Others will make perfect sense. But every name on this list earned their place through power, influence, and the ability to survive in a world where one wrong move could be your last.
Let me know where you think I got it right—and where you think I’m completely wrong.

Most Powerful Mafia Bosses Of All Time Ranked by Ex Mobster

1:39 The Five Categories Explained
4:19 Lucky Luciano
5:52 Paul Castellano
6:39 Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo
7:12 Joseph Bonanno
9:39 Carlos Marcello
10:11 Vincent "Chin" Gigante
10:53 Russell Bufalino
11:24 Salvatore Maranzano
12:03 Nicodemo Scarfo
12:30 Carmine Persico
13:09 Frank Costello
14:03 Vincent Basciano
14:45 Joey Massino
15:46 Raymond Patriarca
16:09 Vito Genovese
17:00 Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo
17:48 Carlo Gambino
18:51 Al Capone
20:20 Tommy Lucchese
21:00 Meyer Lansky
21:49 Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno
23:09 Johnny Torrio
23:43 John Gotti
26:04 Bugsy Siegel
27:38 Joe Colombo
30:15 Final Rankings Summary
32:10 Conclusion

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>“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 controlled entire cities, others made millions every week. And yeah, some were absolutely ruthless when they had to be.
From Fat Tony Salerno to bosses you’ve probably never heard of but should know about—this is the real hierarchy of American organized crime. The guys who really ran things behind the scenes.
Some of my choices might surprise you. Others will make perfect sense. But every name on this list earned their place through power, influence, and the ability to survive in a world where one wrong move could be your last.
Let me know where you think I got it right—and where you think I’m completely wrong.

Most Powerful Mafia Bosses Of All Time Ranked by Ex Mobster

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=99s">1:39</a> The Five Categories Explained
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=259s">4:19</a> Lucky Luciano
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=352s">5:52</a> Paul Castellano
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=399s">6:39</a> Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=432s">7:12</a> Joseph Bonanno
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=579s">9:39</a> Carlos Marcello
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=611s">10:11</a> Vincent "Chin" Gigante
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=653s">10:53</a> Russell Bufalino
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=684s">11:24</a> Salvatore Maranzano
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=723s">12:03</a> Nicodemo Scarfo
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=750s">12:30</a> Carmine Persico
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=789s">13:09</a> Frank Costello
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=843s">14:03</a> Vincent Basciano
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=885s">14:45</a> Joey Massino
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=946s">15:46</a> Raymond Patriarca
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=969s">16:09</a> Vito Genovese
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1068s">17:48</a> Carlo Gambino
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1131s">18:51</a> Al Capone
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1220s">20:20</a> Tommy Lucchese
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1260s">21:00</a> Meyer Lansky
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1309s">21:49</a> Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1389s">23:09</a> Johnny Torrio
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1423s">23:43</a> John Gotti
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1564s">26:04</a> Bugsy Siegel
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1658s">27:38</a> Joe Colombo
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1815s">30:15</a> Final Rankings Summary
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDwfljNa_Q&amp;t=1930s">32:10</a> Conclusion

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Former Mob Captains from Rival Families: Expose the Truth Behind the Life</title>
      <description>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 building something completely different now—a crypto project that’s already up 600% since launch.
This isn’t Hollywood fiction. This is two guys who lived it, survived it, and turned their lives around talking about what really happened behind closed doors.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was actually like—not the movie version, but the real thing—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:16:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 building something completely different now—a crypto project that’s already up 600% since launch.
This isn’t Hollywood fiction. This is two guys who lived it, survived it, and turned their lives around talking about what really happened behind closed doors.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was actually like—not the movie version, but the real thing—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 building something completely different now—a crypto project that’s already up 600% since launch.
This isn’t Hollywood fiction. This is two guys who lived it, survived it, and turned their lives around talking about what really happened behind closed doors.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was actually like—not the movie version, but the real thing—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4350</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Journalist Who Leaked Epstein’s Secrets Reveals What’s Still Hidden</title>
      <description>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 transparency then delivered redacted pages. Why Mike Johnson killed the House investigation before it could even get a vote. And why both sides—Republicans and Democrats—are working overtime to bury this.This isn’t about politics. It’s about children being abused by people with money and power—and a system that protects the predators instead of the victims.They want us to forget. I’m not letting that happen.

The Journalist Who Leaked Epstein’s Secrets Reveals What’s Still Hidden
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:37:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 transparency then delivered redacted pages. Why Mike Johnson killed the House investigation before it could even get a vote. And why both sides—Republicans and Democrats—are working overtime to bury this.This isn’t about politics. It’s about children being abused by people with money and power—and a system that protects the predators instead of the victims.They want us to forget. I’m not letting that happen.

The Journalist Who Leaked Epstein’s Secrets Reveals What’s Still Hidden
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>I know, I know—another Epstein video. You’re probably sick of hearing about it.<br>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 transparency then delivered redacted pages. Why Mike Johnson killed the House investigation before it could even get a vote. And why both sides—Republicans and Democrats—are working overtime to bury this.This isn’t about politics. It’s about children being abused by people with money and power—and a system that protects the predators instead of the victims.They want us to forget. I’m not letting that happen.</p>
<p>The Journalist Who Leaked Epstein’s Secrets Reveals What’s Still Hidden</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4133</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Hidden Connection behind the Wave of Attacks EXPOSED</title>
      <description>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 late?

00:00 Introduction
04:11 Major attacks of 2025 occuring in the US?
04:31 Attack 1: Midtown Manhattan shooting
05:23 Midtown attack victim details
08:10 Attack 2: Nightclub memorial shooting
10:15 Attack 3: UPMC Hospital hostage shooting
11:51 Attack 4: Walmart knife attack
12:44 Knife attack resolution details
14:24 Attack 5: FSU campus shooting
15:07 FSU shooting aftermath commentary
16:01 Attack 6: Minnesota lawmaker a*sassination 
17:09 Lawmaker attack motive details
18:12 Attackers’ mental health motives
21:36 Pattern analysis mental health
23:28 Total victims count summary 
27:09 How dangerous is panic driven Rhetoric?

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 late?

00:00 Introduction
04:11 Major attacks of 2025 occuring in the US?
04:31 Attack 1: Midtown Manhattan shooting
05:23 Midtown attack victim details
08:10 Attack 2: Nightclub memorial shooting
10:15 Attack 3: UPMC Hospital hostage shooting
11:51 Attack 4: Walmart knife attack
12:44 Knife attack resolution details
14:24 Attack 5: FSU campus shooting
15:07 FSU shooting aftermath commentary
16:01 Attack 6: Minnesota lawmaker a*sassination 
17:09 Lawmaker attack motive details
18:12 Attackers’ mental health motives
21:36 Pattern analysis mental health
23:28 Total victims count summary 
27:09 How dangerous is panic driven Rhetoric?

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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 late?

00:00 Introduction
04:11 Major attacks of 2025 occuring in the US?
04:31 Attack 1: Midtown Manhattan shooting
05:23 Midtown attack victim details
08:10 Attack 2: Nightclub memorial shooting
10:15 Attack 3: UPMC Hospital hostage shooting
11:51 Attack 4: Walmart knife attack
12:44 Knife attack resolution details
14:24 Attack 5: FSU campus shooting
15:07 FSU shooting aftermath commentary
16:01 Attack 6: Minnesota lawmaker a*sassination 
17:09 Lawmaker attack motive details
18:12 Attackers’ mental health motives
21:36 Pattern analysis mental health
23:28 Total victims count summary 
27:09 How dangerous is panic driven Rhetoric?

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1886</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Self-Proclaimed King of the Mafia: Vito Genovese’s Fatal Throne</title>
      <description>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… and the fatal flaw that every powerful man fears.

0:00 Introduction
1:25 Vito Genovese: The Done Who Tried To Be A King
3:21 Chapter 1 - From Naples To New York
6:16 Chapter 2 - Architect Of Murd*r
9:28 Chapter 3 - Exile And Reinvention
11:39 Chapter 4 - The Power And The Plot
16:21 Chapter 5 - Downfall And Legacy
20:08 Epilogue - The Architect Who Collapsed His Own Empire

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:04:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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… and the fatal flaw that every powerful man fears.

0:00 Introduction
1:25 Vito Genovese: The Done Who Tried To Be A King
3:21 Chapter 1 - From Naples To New York
6:16 Chapter 2 - Architect Of Murd*r
9:28 Chapter 3 - Exile And Reinvention
11:39 Chapter 4 - The Power And The Plot
16:21 Chapter 5 - Downfall And Legacy
20:08 Epilogue - The Architect Who Collapsed His Own Empire

Backbone Media Group
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        <![CDATA[<p>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… and the fatal flaw that every powerful man fears.

0:00 Introduction
1:25 Vito Genovese: The Done Who Tried To Be A King
3:21 Chapter 1 - From Naples To New York
6:16 Chapter 2 - Architect Of Murd*r
9:28 Chapter 3 - Exile And Reinvention
11:39 Chapter 4 - The Power And The Plot
16:21 Chapter 5 - Downfall And Legacy
20:08 Epilogue - The Architect Who Collapsed His Own Empire

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Billionaire Insider Exposes Epstein’s Real Blackmail Operation</title>
      <description>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 destroyed. Watch, share, and join the fight for justice.



1:23 Paul Hutchinson Undercover Operations2:44 Why we need to see the Epstein Files3:02 Was Trump somehow Involved?3:27 The Sound Of Freedom Book5:24 Interview Start: Paul Hutchinson6:00 Child Liberation book series and Paul's Operations6:30 The Failure that is the Epstein Situation11:13 The Epstein Evidence is overwhelming12:12 How to control a Billionaire + Diddy Situation14:00 Reaffirmation Epstein d*ath wasn’t suicide19:26 Speculation about withheld blackmail evidence29:50 Urgent call for transparency enforcement | what we can do35:52 Things will get worse before they get better38:14 Sound Of Freedom Insight55:27 Call to uncover governmental deception
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:26:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 destroyed. Watch, share, and join the fight for justice.



1:23 Paul Hutchinson Undercover Operations2:44 Why we need to see the Epstein Files3:02 Was Trump somehow Involved?3:27 The Sound Of Freedom Book5:24 Interview Start: Paul Hutchinson6:00 Child Liberation book series and Paul's Operations6:30 The Failure that is the Epstein Situation11:13 The Epstein Evidence is overwhelming12:12 How to control a Billionaire + Diddy Situation14:00 Reaffirmation Epstein d*ath wasn’t suicide19:26 Speculation about withheld blackmail evidence29:50 Urgent call for transparency enforcement | what we can do35:52 Things will get worse before they get better38:14 Sound Of Freedom Insight55:27 Call to uncover governmental deception
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        <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>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 destroyed. Watch, share, and join the fight for justice.</p>
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<p>1:23 Paul Hutchinson Undercover Operations<br>2:44 Why we need to see the Epstein Files<br>3:02 Was Trump somehow Involved?<br>3:27 The Sound Of Freedom Book<br>5:24 Interview Start: Paul Hutchinson<br>6:00 Child Liberation book series and Paul's Operations<br>6:30 The Failure that is the Epstein Situation<br>11:13 The Epstein Evidence is overwhelming<br>12:12 How to control a Billionaire + Diddy Situation<br>14:00 Reaffirmation Epstein d*ath wasn’t suicide<br>19:26 Speculation about withheld blackmail evidence<br>29:50 Urgent call for transparency enforcement | what we can do<br>35:52 Things will get worse before they get better<br>38:14 Sound Of Freedom Insight<br>55:27 Call to uncover governmental deception</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>This Is the Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Say</title>
      <description>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 through. And why, today, I’m not going to h*ll for anybody.
If you’ve ever felt lost, tired of the noise, or unsure about where to turn next—this one’s for you.
If you’ve been looking for something real… this is it.

This Is the Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Say
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:43:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 through. And why, today, I’m not going to h*ll for anybody.
If you’ve ever felt lost, tired of the noise, or unsure about where to turn next—this one’s for you.
If you’ve been looking for something real… this is it.

This Is the Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Say
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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 through. And why, today, I’m not going to h*ll for anybody.
If you’ve ever felt lost, tired of the noise, or unsure about where to turn next—this one’s for you.
If you’ve been looking for something real… this is it.

This Is the Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Say</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Pablo Escobar’s Son Breaks Silence About His Father, Narcos, and The Cartel</title>
      <description>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 about his father’s v*olent rise, the truth behind Narcos, and the dark family secrets that nearly destroyed him. We talk about betrayal, transformation, and why the world still can’t let go of Escobar’s shadow.

This isn’t just about the cartel — it’s about legacy, redemption, and the cost of survival.

If you think you know the story of Pablo Escobar… think again.

Pablo Escobar’s Son Breaks Silence About His Father, Narcos, and The Cartel
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 about his father’s v*olent rise, the truth behind Narcos, and the dark family secrets that nearly destroyed him. We talk about betrayal, transformation, and why the world still can’t let go of Escobar’s shadow.

This isn’t just about the cartel — it’s about legacy, redemption, and the cost of survival.

If you think you know the story of Pablo Escobar… think again.

Pablo Escobar’s Son Breaks Silence About His Father, Narcos, and The Cartel
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        <![CDATA[<p>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 about his father’s v*olent rise, the truth behind Narcos, and the dark family secrets that nearly destroyed him. We talk about betrayal, transformation, and why the world still can’t let go of Escobar’s shadow.

This isn’t just about the cartel — it’s about legacy, redemption, and the cost of survival.

If you think you know the story of Pablo Escobar… think again.

Pablo Escobar’s Son Breaks Silence About His Father, Narcos, and The Cartel</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Dark Truth Behind Epstein - Biggest Cover Up of 21st Century</title>
      <description>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 intelligence connections, and the money behind it all. And we ask the question they’re trying to bury—what’s really on that list… and who’s making sure we never see it?
If the case is closed, why does it still feel like the story just started unraveling?
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 intelligence connections, and the money behind it all. And we ask the question they’re trying to bury—what’s really on that list… and who’s making sure we never see it?
If the case is closed, why does it still feel like the story just started unraveling?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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 intelligence connections, and the money behind it all. And we ask the question they’re trying to bury—what’s really on that list… and who’s making sure we never see it?
If the case is closed, why does it still feel like the story just started unraveling?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bill Maher vs. Michael Franzese: This Got Heated</title>
      <description>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 what matters... this one’s for you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 what matters... this one’s for you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>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 what matters... this one’s for you.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2059</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Undercover FBI Agent Who Infiltrated Neo-N*zis, Biker Gangs and The Cartel</title>
      <description>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, bombings, and rings you’d never want to imagine. Scott opens up about the mental toll, the adrenaline, and the split-second choices that mean life or de*th.

Most people will never know what it’s like to walk into a room, knowing you might not walk out. After this conversation, you’ll understand why we need people like Scott—and why the fight against evil never really ends.

Let’s get into what’s really happening behind the headlines.

Undercover FBI Agent Who Infiltrated Neo-N*zis, Biker Gangs and The Cartel
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:22:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, bombings, and rings you’d never want to imagine. Scott opens up about the mental toll, the adrenaline, and the split-second choices that mean life or de*th.

Most people will never know what it’s like to walk into a room, knowing you might not walk out. After this conversation, you’ll understand why we need people like Scott—and why the fight against evil never really ends.

Let’s get into what’s really happening behind the headlines.

Undercover FBI Agent Who Infiltrated Neo-N*zis, Biker Gangs and The Cartel
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        <![CDATA[<p>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, bombings, and rings you’d never want to imagine. Scott opens up about the mental toll, the adrenaline, and the split-second choices that mean life or de*th.

Most people will never know what it’s like to walk into a room, knowing you might not walk out. After this conversation, you’ll understand why we need people like Scott—and why the fight against evil never really ends.

Let’s get into what’s really happening behind the headlines.

Undercover FBI Agent Who Infiltrated Neo-N*zis, Biker Gangs and The Cartel</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4341</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What’s Really Happening Inside “Alligator Alcatraz”?</title>
      <description>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</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:21:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Would I Ever Run for President?</title>
      <description>“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 I Ever Run for President?
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:55:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>“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 I Ever Run for President?
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        <![CDATA[<p>“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?</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Would I Ever Run for President?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1895</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Mafia vs. Aryan Brotherhood: Former Leader Reveals All</title>
      <description>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 price of respect inside the most feared prison gang in America.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:38:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 price of respect inside the most feared prison gang in America.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>He wasn’t just in the Aryan Brotherhood — he was one of the men calling the shots.<br>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.<br>This isn’t just another prison story. It’s about control, fear, loyalty, and the price of respect inside the most feared prison gang in America.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5074</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Dark Truth About Justin Bieber’s Downfall</title>
      <description>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, why it keeps happening, and what it really takes to get free.

If you’ve ever wondered why the brightest stars burn out the fastest… or how a kid raised in faith ends up surrounded by wolves… this is the one to watch.

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

The Dark Truth About Justin Bieber’s Downfall

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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, why it keeps happening, and what it really takes to get free.

If you’ve ever wondered why the brightest stars burn out the fastest… or how a kid raised in faith ends up surrounded by wolves… this is the one to watch.

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

The Dark Truth About Justin Bieber’s Downfall

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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, why it keeps happening, and what it really takes to get free.

If you’ve ever wondered why the brightest stars burn out the fastest… or how a kid raised in faith ends up surrounded by wolves… this is the one to watch.

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

The Dark Truth About Justin Bieber’s Downfall

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1435</itunes:duration>
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      <title>My Thoughts on the Iran–Israel Conflict</title>
      <description>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 care about America, our safety, and what’s really going on behind the headlines… then you need to hear this.



Because the next move isn’t just about bombs overseas. It’s about what’s coming here next.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:12:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>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 care about America, our safety, and what’s really going on behind the headlines… then you need to hear this.



Because the next move isn’t just about bombs overseas. It’s about what’s coming here next.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>They bombed Iran’s nuclear sites — but that’s not the whole story.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>This isn’t about politics. It’s about patterns. About decades of lies, deals made in the dark, and warnings nobody listened to.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>I don’t care if you hate me for this — but if you care about America, our safety, and what’s really going on behind the headlines… then you need to hear this.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Because the next move isn’t just about bombs overseas. It’s about what’s coming here next.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2194</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Former Mob Boss Reveals What It Really Takes To Be a REAL Leader</title>
      <description>What does it really take to be a boss? Not just in business—but in life?

In this exclusive lesson pulled straight from Michael Franzese’s private Skool community, the former mob captain who once brought in half a billion per month shares raw, never-before-heard stories about power, leadership, loyalty, betrayal—and the hard decisions that define a true boss.

No boardroom theory. No Instagram hustle-fake. Just real talk from a man who negotiated with mobsters, moguls, and politicians—and walked away from the life most don’t survive.

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d0ad5bf2-4c9a-11f0-b999-639dc7e4bfe5/image/fcb5dda1828e4fd2005c0e0a976a2bf7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>What does it really take to be a boss? Not just in business—but in life?

In this exclusive lesson pulled straight from Michael Franzese’s private Skool community, the former mob captain who once brought in half a billion per month shares raw, never-before-heard stories about power, leadership, loyalty, betrayal—and the hard decisions that define a true boss.

No boardroom theory. No Instagram hustle-fake. Just real talk from a man who negotiated with mobsters, moguls, and politicians—and walked away from the life most don’t survive.

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>What does it really take to be a boss? Not just in business—but in life?

In this exclusive lesson pulled straight from Michael Franzese’s private Skool community, the former mob captain who once brought in half a billion per month shares raw, never-before-heard stories about power, leadership, loyalty, betrayal—and the hard decisions that define a true boss.

No boardroom theory. No Instagram hustle-fake. Just real talk from a man who negotiated with mobsters, moguls, and politicians—and walked away from the life most don’t survive.

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2152</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Male Stripper REVEALS What He Experienced in Diddy’s House</title>
      <description>They called them “Freak Offs.” What really went on behind those doors?

I sat down with Sharay Hayes — a former exotic entertainer who was subpoenaed to testify in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. He wasn’t chasing headlines. He didn’t volunteer. He was pulled into the courtroom by the government… and what he shared left me stunned.

Sharay opens up about what he witnessed inside Diddy’s house, his relationship with Cassie, and the bizarre, exclusive world few ever see — but many whisper about.

This is about power, control, and the hidden circles that shape the celebrity world behind closed doors.

If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines… this is the one to watch.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>They called them “Freak Offs.” What really went on behind those doors?

I sat down with Sharay Hayes — a former exotic entertainer who was subpoenaed to testify in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. He wasn’t chasing headlines. He didn’t volunteer. He was pulled into the courtroom by the government… and what he shared left me stunned.

Sharay opens up about what he witnessed inside Diddy’s house, his relationship with Cassie, and the bizarre, exclusive world few ever see — but many whisper about.

This is about power, control, and the hidden circles that shape the celebrity world behind closed doors.

If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines… this is the one to watch.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>They called them “Freak Offs.” What really went on behind those doors?

I sat down with Sharay Hayes — a former exotic entertainer who was subpoenaed to testify in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs. He wasn’t chasing headlines. He didn’t volunteer. He was pulled into the courtroom by the government… and what he shared left me stunned.

Sharay opens up about what he witnessed inside Diddy’s house, his relationship with Cassie, and the bizarre, exclusive world few ever see — but many whisper about.

This is about power, control, and the hidden circles that shape the celebrity world behind closed doors.

If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines… this is the one to watch.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>3452</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Mob Life, Prison, Redemption: The Untold Story of Sean Scott Hicks</title>
      <description>He spent over 20 years in prison… but that’s not even half the story.

I sat down with Sean Scott Hicks, a former member of the infamous Winter Hill Gang and someone who lived under the shadow of Whitey Bulger. From mass graves in Quincy to secret meetings in New York, Sean pulls back the curtain on the real underworld — not the Hollywood version.

But this isn’t just a story about crime. It’s about redemption, faith, and rebuilding a life after losing everything. Sean talks openly about solitary confinement, how a nun’s words changed his life, and how he went from being illiterate behind bars to building a music empire and festival today.

We talk real transformation, corruption inside prison walls, what’s broken in our justice system, and why America’s future depends on helping people find a second chance.

This is one of the most honest, powerful interviews I’ve ever done.

Mob Life, Prison, Redemption: The Untold Story of Sean Scott Hicks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>He spent over 20 years in prison… but that’s not even half the story.

I sat down with Sean Scott Hicks, a former member of the infamous Winter Hill Gang and someone who lived under the shadow of Whitey Bulger. From mass graves in Quincy to secret meetings in New York, Sean pulls back the curtain on the real underworld — not the Hollywood version.

But this isn’t just a story about crime. It’s about redemption, faith, and rebuilding a life after losing everything. Sean talks openly about solitary confinement, how a nun’s words changed his life, and how he went from being illiterate behind bars to building a music empire and festival today.

We talk real transformation, corruption inside prison walls, what’s broken in our justice system, and why America’s future depends on helping people find a second chance.

This is one of the most honest, powerful interviews I’ve ever done.

Mob Life, Prison, Redemption: The Untold Story of Sean Scott Hicks
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>He spent over 20 years in prison… but that’s not even half the story.</p>
<p>I sat down with Sean Scott Hicks, a former member of the infamous Winter Hill Gang and someone who lived under the shadow of Whitey Bulger. From mass graves in Quincy to secret meetings in New York, Sean pulls back the curtain on the real underworld — not the Hollywood version.</p>
<p>But this isn’t just a story about crime. It’s about redemption, faith, and rebuilding a life after losing everything. Sean talks openly about solitary confinement, how a nun’s words changed his life, and how he went from being illiterate behind bars to building a music empire and festival today.</p>
<p>We talk real transformation, corruption inside prison walls, what’s broken in our justice system, and why America’s future depends on helping people find a second chance.</p>
<p>This is one of the most honest, powerful interviews I’ve ever done.</p>
<p>Mob Life, Prison, Redemption: The Untold Story of Sean Scott Hicks</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Hidden Agenda Behind the LA Riots EXPOSED</title>
      <description>They called it a protest… but I saw something else.

This isn’t just about ICE raids or immigration protests — this is something else. A shift. A warning sign. A moment that reveals where this country is really headed if we don’t wake up.
In this video, I break down what the media won’t touch — the patterns, the messaging, the strategy behind the madness. Because when people start defending lawlessness… there’s usually something much darker underneath.
Trust me, I’ve seen these kinds of setups before. And it never ends well.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>They called it a protest… but I saw something else.

This isn’t just about ICE raids or immigration protests — this is something else. A shift. A warning sign. A moment that reveals where this country is really headed if we don’t wake up.
In this video, I break down what the media won’t touch — the patterns, the messaging, the strategy behind the madness. Because when people start defending lawlessness… there’s usually something much darker underneath.
Trust me, I’ve seen these kinds of setups before. And it never ends well.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>They called it a protest… but I saw something else.

This isn’t just about ICE raids or immigration protests — this is something else. A shift. A warning sign. A moment that reveals where this country is really headed if we don’t wake up.
In this video, I break down what the media won’t touch — the patterns, the messaging, the strategy behind the madness. Because when people start defending lawlessness… there’s usually something much darker underneath.
Trust me, I’ve seen these kinds of setups before. And it never ends well.
<br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2196</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What They Don’t Want You to Know About Child Trafficking | Sitdown with Paul Hutchinson</title>
      <description>I’ve had a lot of powerful conversations in my life — but this one with Paul Hutchinson hit me like few others have. You might know him as the real-life inspiration behind Sound of Freedom. What you might not know is how deep his mission really goes.

Paul didn’t just help fund a film — he led operations in some of the most dangerous places in the world, risking his life to bring awareness to a problem few dare to confront. In this sit-down, he shares the raw truth: how power and silence intersect, how real change starts at home, and what it truly means to fight for the vulnerable.

We also talk about transformation — both personal and global — and why healing the roots of darkness is key to any lasting solution. This isn’t just a story. It’s a wake-up call.

Watch it start to finish. Share it. And be part of the light that stands up to the dark.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>I’ve had a lot of powerful conversations in my life — but this one with Paul Hutchinson hit me like few others have. You might know him as the real-life inspiration behind Sound of Freedom. What you might not know is how deep his mission really goes.

Paul didn’t just help fund a film — he led operations in some of the most dangerous places in the world, risking his life to bring awareness to a problem few dare to confront. In this sit-down, he shares the raw truth: how power and silence intersect, how real change starts at home, and what it truly means to fight for the vulnerable.

We also talk about transformation — both personal and global — and why healing the roots of darkness is key to any lasting solution. This isn’t just a story. It’s a wake-up call.

Watch it start to finish. Share it. And be part of the light that stands up to the dark.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>I’ve had a lot of powerful conversations in my life — but this one with Paul Hutchinson hit me like few others have. You might know him as the real-life inspiration behind Sound of Freedom. What you might not know is how deep his mission really goes.

Paul didn’t just help fund a film — he led operations in some of the most dangerous places in the world, risking his life to bring awareness to a problem few dare to confront. In this sit-down, he shares the raw truth: how power and silence intersect, how real change starts at home, and what it truly means to fight for the vulnerable.

We also talk about transformation — both personal and global — and why healing the roots of darkness is key to any lasting solution. This isn’t just a story. It’s a wake-up call.

Watch it start to finish. Share it. And be part of the light that stands up to the dark.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>6011</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Truth About Diddy and RICO Charges: Ex-Mobsters Weigh in</title>
      <description>There’s been a lot of speculation lately—can Diddy really be charged under RICO?
I was invited onto a morning news segment alongside Anthony Ruggiano Jr. and Sammy "The Bull" Gravano to weigh in on the case. Between us, we’ve seen how RICO has been used—fairly and unfairly—for decades. And let me tell you, what’s coming out about Diddy is disturbing.
In this interview, I break down what RICO really means, how the feds build these cases, and whether Diddy’s empire could be viewed as a criminal enterprise. I also talk about the one thing that would’ve made the mob turn its back on someone like him instantly. This isn’t about celebrity gossip—it’s about justice, the system, and what happens when someone abuses power for too long.
If you want to know how this could actually play out… watch this.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>There’s been a lot of speculation lately—can Diddy really be charged under RICO?
I was invited onto a morning news segment alongside Anthony Ruggiano Jr. and Sammy "The Bull" Gravano to weigh in on the case. Between us, we’ve seen how RICO has been used—fairly and unfairly—for decades. And let me tell you, what’s coming out about Diddy is disturbing.
In this interview, I break down what RICO really means, how the feds build these cases, and whether Diddy’s empire could be viewed as a criminal enterprise. I also talk about the one thing that would’ve made the mob turn its back on someone like him instantly. This isn’t about celebrity gossip—it’s about justice, the system, and what happens when someone abuses power for too long.
If you want to know how this could actually play out… watch this.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There’s been a lot of speculation lately—can Diddy really be charged under RICO?
I was invited onto a morning news segment alongside Anthony Ruggiano Jr. and Sammy "The Bull" Gravano to weigh in on the case. Between us, we’ve seen how RICO has been used—fairly and unfairly—for decades. And let me tell you, what’s coming out about Diddy is disturbing.
In this interview, I break down what RICO really means, how the feds build these cases, and whether Diddy’s empire could be viewed as a criminal enterprise. I also talk about the one thing that would’ve made the mob turn its back on someone like him instantly. This isn’t about celebrity gossip—it’s about justice, the system, and what happens when someone abuses power for too long.
If you want to know how this could actually play out… watch this.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>How the US Government Quietly Worked with the Mob for Years</title>
      <description>Eric Dezenhall has been in the rooms where most people can’t even get past the front door.
He’s worked with the Reagan White House, advised Fortune 500 CEOs in crisis, and spent his life studying what happens when powerful people try to hide the truth. In this conversation, we pulled the curtain back on how the real world of power works—far beyond the headlines.
We talked about how the Mafia once helped America fight its enemies… and how quickly the government turned on us when they were done. Eric lays out how perception is weaponized, how narratives are built, and how people like me were used—not just by criminal enterprises, but by the system itself.
It’s not fiction. It’s not hype. These are the plays being run every single day behind the scenes. If you want to understand how power really operates, start here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:13:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Eric Dezenhall has been in the rooms where most people can’t even get past the front door.
He’s worked with the Reagan White House, advised Fortune 500 CEOs in crisis, and spent his life studying what happens when powerful people try to hide the truth. In this conversation, we pulled the curtain back on how the real world of power works—far beyond the headlines.
We talked about how the Mafia once helped America fight its enemies… and how quickly the government turned on us when they were done. Eric lays out how perception is weaponized, how narratives are built, and how people like me were used—not just by criminal enterprises, but by the system itself.
It’s not fiction. It’s not hype. These are the plays being run every single day behind the scenes. If you want to understand how power really operates, start here.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Eric Dezenhall has been in the rooms where most people can’t even get past the front door.
He’s worked with the Reagan White House, advised Fortune 500 CEOs in crisis, and spent his life studying what happens when powerful people try to hide the truth. In this conversation, we pulled the curtain back on how the real world of power works—far beyond the headlines.
We talked about how the Mafia once helped America fight its enemies… and how quickly the government turned on us when they were done. Eric lays out how perception is weaponized, how narratives are built, and how people like me were used—not just by criminal enterprises, but by the system itself.
It’s not fiction. It’s not hype. These are the plays being run every single day behind the scenes. If you want to understand how power really operates, start here.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>This Is What Keeps Me Going After All These Years</title>
      <description>This one’s personal.

For years, I’ve been telling my story — how I walked away from the life, lost everything, and rebuilt myself from the ground up. But this video isn’t about me. It’s about the people out there doing the same thing — quietly, powerfully, against all odds.

A few months back, I asked my community to send in stories of transformation. People who had turned their lives around. Overcome pain. Reinvented themselves when the world said they were finished. And what I got back… was overwhelming.

We were supposed to pick one. We chose four.

These are real stories. Survivors of horrific accidents. Men who left gang life behind. People wrongfully convicted, who now live to help others. And they’re not celebrities — they’re just like you and me. But their courage and honesty will leave you speechless.

You’ll see why this mission — inspiring change, offering hope, building legacy — is at the heart of everything I do.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like it was too late to start over… watch this.

Let this be the push you’ve been waiting for.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>This one’s personal.

For years, I’ve been telling my story — how I walked away from the life, lost everything, and rebuilt myself from the ground up. But this video isn’t about me. It’s about the people out there doing the same thing — quietly, powerfully, against all odds.

A few months back, I asked my community to send in stories of transformation. People who had turned their lives around. Overcome pain. Reinvented themselves when the world said they were finished. And what I got back… was overwhelming.

We were supposed to pick one. We chose four.

These are real stories. Survivors of horrific accidents. Men who left gang life behind. People wrongfully convicted, who now live to help others. And they’re not celebrities — they’re just like you and me. But their courage and honesty will leave you speechless.

You’ll see why this mission — inspiring change, offering hope, building legacy — is at the heart of everything I do.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like it was too late to start over… watch this.

Let this be the push you’ve been waiting for.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This one’s personal.</p>
<p>For years, I’ve been telling my story — how I walked away from the life, lost everything, and rebuilt myself from the ground up. But this video isn’t about me. It’s about the people out there doing the same thing — quietly, powerfully, against all odds.</p>
<p>A few months back, I asked my community to send in stories of transformation. People who had turned their lives around. Overcome pain. Reinvented themselves when the world said they were finished. And what I got back… was overwhelming.</p>
<p>We were supposed to pick one. We chose four.</p>
<p>These are real stories. Survivors of horrific accidents. Men who left gang life behind. People wrongfully convicted, who now live to help others. And they’re not celebrities — they’re just like you and me. But their courage and honesty will leave you speechless.</p>
<p>You’ll see why this mission — inspiring change, offering hope, building legacy — is at the heart of everything I do.</p>
<p>If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like it was too late to start over… watch this.</p>
<p>Let this be the push you’ve been waiting for.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4266</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Why You’ll Never Hear Michael Franzese Talk About Mob Murders</title>
      <description>Today’s a special day—it’s my birthday, and I’ll be spending it with my family. But in the meantime, I wanted to give you something you’ve been asking for.
This video is a powerful segment from my recent sit down with Diary of a CEO. It’s one of the most raw and honest conversations I’ve had publicly about one of the darkest realities of the life I once lived. Why don’t I talk about murder? What did I see? What did it do to me—and to the people I loved?

You’re about to find out.

This one peels back the curtain on the emotional cost, the trauma, and the moral weight that comes with being in that world. From how my best friend died, to witnessing the horrors I still carry with me today, this is the part of the mob life no one wants to talk about—but needs to hear.
Also—big news: the brand-new studio is officially finished. Stay tuned. We’ve got powerful new content coming your way.
Until then, enjoy this one. And remember: not everything in that life is worth repeating.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 21:14:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Today’s a special day—it’s my birthday, and I’ll be spending it with my family. But in the meantime, I wanted to give you something you’ve been asking for.
This video is a powerful segment from my recent sit down with Diary of a CEO. It’s one of the most raw and honest conversations I’ve had publicly about one of the darkest realities of the life I once lived. Why don’t I talk about murder? What did I see? What did it do to me—and to the people I loved?

You’re about to find out.

This one peels back the curtain on the emotional cost, the trauma, and the moral weight that comes with being in that world. From how my best friend died, to witnessing the horrors I still carry with me today, this is the part of the mob life no one wants to talk about—but needs to hear.
Also—big news: the brand-new studio is officially finished. Stay tuned. We’ve got powerful new content coming your way.
Until then, enjoy this one. And remember: not everything in that life is worth repeating.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Today’s a special day—it’s my birthday, and I’ll be spending it with my family. But in the meantime, I wanted to give you something you’ve been asking for.
This video is a powerful segment from my recent sit down with Diary of a CEO. It’s one of the most raw and honest conversations I’ve had publicly about one of the darkest realities of the life I once lived. Why don’t I talk about murder? What did I see? What did it do to me—and to the people I loved?

You’re about to find out.

This one peels back the curtain on the emotional cost, the trauma, and the moral weight that comes with being in that world. From how my best friend died, to witnessing the horrors I still carry with me today, this is the part of the mob life no one wants to talk about—but needs to hear.
Also—big news: the brand-new studio is officially finished. Stay tuned. We’ve got powerful new content coming your way.
Until then, enjoy this one. And remember: not everything in that life is worth repeating.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration>
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      <title>From JFK to Epstein: The Plot That Connects It All</title>
      <description>They say the CIA was created to protect us—but what if it was weaponized against us?



In this sit-down, I spoke with Mike Benz—former State Department insider and one of the few people exposing what’s really going on behind the curtain. From CIA infiltration of the State Department to covert union operations, hedge fund influence, global censorship, and the classified truth about JFK and Epstein... this conversation left me floored.



What you’ll hear in this video is not a theory. It’s a blueprint of how power really works in America—and how it’s been used to control you, your voice, and your future. This is the interview they don’t want you to see.



From JFK to Epstein: The Plot That Connects It All
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 18:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>They say the CIA was created to protect us—but what if it was weaponized against us?



In this sit-down, I spoke with Mike Benz—former State Department insider and one of the few people exposing what’s really going on behind the curtain. From CIA infiltration of the State Department to covert union operations, hedge fund influence, global censorship, and the classified truth about JFK and Epstein... this conversation left me floored.



What you’ll hear in this video is not a theory. It’s a blueprint of how power really works in America—and how it’s been used to control you, your voice, and your future. This is the interview they don’t want you to see.



From JFK to Epstein: The Plot That Connects It All
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>They say the CIA was created to protect us—but what if it was weaponized against us?</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>In this sit-down, I spoke with Mike Benz—former State Department insider and one of the few people exposing what’s really going on behind the curtain. From CIA infiltration of the State Department to covert union operations, hedge fund influence, global censorship, and the classified truth about JFK and Epstein... this conversation left me floored.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>What you’ll hear in this video is not a theory. It’s a blueprint of how power really works in America—and how it’s been used to control you, your voice, and your future. This is the interview they don’t want you to see.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>From JFK to Epstein: The Plot That Connects It All</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4339</itunes:duration>
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      <title>CNN’s Cartel Interview EXPOSED What’s Really Going On</title>
      <description>I just watched a CNN reporter fly into the heart of cartel territory to sit face-to-face with a Sinaloa member. What I saw shocked me. The way they spoke about America, fentanyl, and even Trump — it opened my eyes.

In this video, I break it all down: what the cartel thinks of us, how they justify flooding our streets with poison, and why nothing we’re doing is stopping them. I’ve lived on the other side. I know how power works. And I’m telling you — if we don’t wake up, this crisis is only getting worse.

Let’s get into it.



CNN’s Cartel Interview EXPOSED What’s Really Going On
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>I just watched a CNN reporter fly into the heart of cartel territory to sit face-to-face with a Sinaloa member. What I saw shocked me. The way they spoke about America, fentanyl, and even Trump — it opened my eyes.

In this video, I break it all down: what the cartel thinks of us, how they justify flooding our streets with poison, and why nothing we’re doing is stopping them. I’ve lived on the other side. I know how power works. And I’m telling you — if we don’t wake up, this crisis is only getting worse.

Let’s get into it.



CNN’s Cartel Interview EXPOSED What’s Really Going On
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>I just watched a CNN reporter fly into the heart of cartel territory to sit face-to-face with a Sinaloa member. What I saw shocked me. The way they spoke about America, fentanyl, and even Trump — it opened my eyes.</p>
<p>In this video, I break it all down: what the cartel thinks of us, how they justify flooding our streets with poison, and why nothing we’re doing is stopping them. I’ve lived on the other side. I know how power works. And I’m telling you — if we don’t wake up, this crisis is only getting worse.</p>
<p>Let’s get into it.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>CNN’s Cartel Interview EXPOSED What’s Really Going On</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1327</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Former Mob Boss Teaches How to ACTUALLY Reinvent Yourself</title>
      <description>💪 Join me for a free live Reinvention Workshop on May 20th: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

In this powerful episode, I share how my journey of personal growth led me from a life of excess to finding true purpose. Through developing the right mindset and maintaining strict self discipline, I discovered that real financial education goes beyond just making money. My story demonstrates how motivation and self improvement can guide anyone from darkness to light, no matter their past.

#SelfImprovement #Reinvention #Transformation


🍷 Have you tried my wine yet? https://franzesewine.com/
🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 18:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>💪 Join me for a free live Reinvention Workshop on May 20th: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

In this powerful episode, I share how my journey of personal growth led me from a life of excess to finding true purpose. Through developing the right mindset and maintaining strict self discipline, I discovered that real financial education goes beyond just making money. My story demonstrates how motivation and self improvement can guide anyone from darkness to light, no matter their past.

#SelfImprovement #Reinvention #Transformation


🍷 Have you tried my wine yet? https://franzesewine.com/
🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>💪 Join me for a free live Reinvention Workshop on May 20th: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/

In this powerful episode, I share how my journey of personal growth led me from a life of excess to finding true purpose. Through developing the right mindset and maintaining strict self discipline, I discovered that real financial education goes beyond just making money. My story demonstrates how motivation and self improvement can guide anyone from darkness to light, no matter their past.

#SelfImprovement #Reinvention #Transformation
</p>
<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet? https://franzesewine.com/
🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/
</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>721</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How Elizabeth Pipko Rebuilt Her Life After It Fell Apart</title>
      <description>She was a rising star on the ice, training for the Olympics… until her dreams shattered with injury after injury. Depression followed. But somehow, her story didn’t end there. In this sit down, I talk with Elizabeth Pipko - a figure skater turned political firebrand - about how Donald Trump inspired her to keep fighting. She went from sidelined athlete to one of the youngest people working inside his campaign. 


🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/


What happened next? A media firestorm, backlash, and an identity crisis that forced her to find her voice in a divided America. This one’s powerful. It's not just about politics - it’s about grit, purpose, and what it takes to stand up for something when the whole world wants you silent.

Follow Elizabeth Pipko:
https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpipko/
https://www.youtube.com/@Elizabeth-Pipko
https://x.com/elizabethpipko

How Elizabeth Pipko Rebuilt Her Life After It Fell Apart

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>She was a rising star on the ice, training for the Olympics… until her dreams shattered with injury after injury. Depression followed. But somehow, her story didn’t end there. In this sit down, I talk with Elizabeth Pipko - a figure skater turned political firebrand - about how Donald Trump inspired her to keep fighting. She went from sidelined athlete to one of the youngest people working inside his campaign. 


🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/


What happened next? A media firestorm, backlash, and an identity crisis that forced her to find her voice in a divided America. This one’s powerful. It's not just about politics - it’s about grit, purpose, and what it takes to stand up for something when the whole world wants you silent.

Follow Elizabeth Pipko:
https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpipko/
https://www.youtube.com/@Elizabeth-Pipko
https://x.com/elizabethpipko

How Elizabeth Pipko Rebuilt Her Life After It Fell Apart

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>She was a rising star on the ice, training for the Olympics… until her dreams shattered with injury after injury. Depression followed. But somehow, her story didn’t end there. In this sit down, I talk with Elizabeth Pipko - a figure skater turned political firebrand - about how Donald Trump inspired her to keep fighting. She went from sidelined athlete to one of the youngest people working inside his campaign. 
</p>
<p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/
💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/
🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/</p>
<p>
What happened next? A media firestorm, backlash, and an identity crisis that forced her to find her voice in a divided America. This one’s powerful. It's not just about politics - it’s about grit, purpose, and what it takes to stand up for something when the whole world wants you silent.

Follow Elizabeth Pipko:
https://www.instagram.com/elizabethpipko/
https://www.youtube.com/@Elizabeth-Pipko
https://x.com/elizabethpipko

How Elizabeth Pipko Rebuilt Her Life After It Fell Apart

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5020</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Godfather of the South: Carlos Marcello’s Secret Reign</title>
      <description>He never made headlines. But he may have made history.

Carlos Marcello wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t loud. He didn’t want to be famous — he wanted to be untouchable. And for nearly half a century, he was.

From the shadows of New Orleans, this immigrant kid built a criminal empire that stretched across the South — reaching from Louisiana bayous to Texas oil fields, from Vegas casinos to whispers around the JFK assassination. While the FBI chased Luciano and Capone, Marcello shook hands with governors, controlled judges, and made politicians dance without ever leaving his modest motel office.

He was the boss behind the curtain — a man who outsmarted the law, survived RFK’s wrath, and may have known more about Dallas in ’63 than anyone dared to admit.

This isn’t just the story of another mobster.

This is the story of how America was played from the inside — by a man they called The Little Man, who held the South in the palm of his hand.

Watch until the end. The quietest men often leave the loudest legacies.


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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 15:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>He never made headlines. But he may have made history.

Carlos Marcello wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t loud. He didn’t want to be famous — he wanted to be untouchable. And for nearly half a century, he was.

From the shadows of New Orleans, this immigrant kid built a criminal empire that stretched across the South — reaching from Louisiana bayous to Texas oil fields, from Vegas casinos to whispers around the JFK assassination. While the FBI chased Luciano and Capone, Marcello shook hands with governors, controlled judges, and made politicians dance without ever leaving his modest motel office.

He was the boss behind the curtain — a man who outsmarted the law, survived RFK’s wrath, and may have known more about Dallas in ’63 than anyone dared to admit.

This isn’t just the story of another mobster.

This is the story of how America was played from the inside — by a man they called The Little Man, who held the South in the palm of his hand.

Watch until the end. The quietest men often leave the loudest legacies.


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        <![CDATA[<p>He never made headlines. But he may have made history.</p>
<p>Carlos Marcello wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t loud. He didn’t want to be famous — he wanted to be untouchable. And for nearly half a century, he was.</p>
<p>From the shadows of New Orleans, this immigrant kid built a criminal empire that stretched across the South — reaching from Louisiana bayous to Texas oil fields, from Vegas casinos to whispers around the JFK assassination. While the FBI chased Luciano and Capone, Marcello shook hands with governors, controlled judges, and made politicians dance without ever leaving his modest motel office.</p>
<p>He was the boss behind the curtain — a man who outsmarted the law, survived RFK’s wrath, and may have known more about Dallas in ’63 than anyone dared to admit.</p>
<p>This isn’t just the story of another mobster.</p>
<p>This is the story of how America was played from the inside — by a man they called The Little Man, who held the South in the palm of his hand.</p>
<p>Watch until the end. The quietest men often leave the loudest legacies.</p>
<p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2040</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Biggest Mob Movie Letdown | Alto Knights</title>
      <description>Robert De Niro plays two mob bosses… and somehow it still flopped.

I just watched Alto Knights — and as someone who lived that life, I’ve got some thoughts.                



The budget was massive, the cast was legendary… so why did this thing bomb at the box office?

Let’s talk about what really went wrong — and why Hollywood keeps missing the mark with Mafia films.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 18:06:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Robert De Niro plays two mob bosses… and somehow it still flopped.

I just watched Alto Knights — and as someone who lived that life, I’ve got some thoughts.                



The budget was massive, the cast was legendary… so why did this thing bomb at the box office?

Let’s talk about what really went wrong — and why Hollywood keeps missing the mark with Mafia films.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Robert De Niro plays two mob bosses… and somehow it still flopped.</p>
<p>I just watched Alto Knights — and as someone who lived that life, I’ve got some thoughts.                </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>The budget was massive, the cast was legendary… so why did this thing bomb at the box office?</p>
<p>Let’s talk about what really went wrong — and why Hollywood keeps missing the mark with Mafia films.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1253</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How Many Epstein Accusers Have to Die Before We Get the Truth?</title>
      <description>Another Epstein accuser is gone — Virginia Giuffre reportedly died by suicide, and once again, the people in power are silent. Why are Epstein's files still sealed? Why are names still redacted? Why is Prince Andrew silent? 
In this video, I break down the shocking passing of Epstein’s accuser, the long list of suspicious suicides, the government’s refusal to release files, and why I believe Epstein was murdered.
How Many Epstein Accusers Have to Die Before We Get the Truth? America deserves transparency. And the victims deserve justice.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 20:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Another Epstein accuser is gone — Virginia Giuffre reportedly died by suicide, and once again, the people in power are silent. Why are Epstein's files still sealed? Why are names still redacted? Why is Prince Andrew silent? 
In this video, I break down the shocking passing of Epstein’s accuser, the long list of suspicious suicides, the government’s refusal to release files, and why I believe Epstein was murdered.
How Many Epstein Accusers Have to Die Before We Get the Truth? America deserves transparency. And the victims deserve justice.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Another Epstein accuser is gone — Virginia Giuffre reportedly died by suicide, and once again, the people in power are silent. Why are Epstein's files still sealed? Why are names still redacted? Why is Prince Andrew silent? 
In this video, I break down the shocking passing of Epstein’s accuser, the long list of suspicious suicides, the government’s refusal to release files, and why I believe Epstein was murdered.
How Many Epstein Accusers Have to Die Before We Get the Truth? America deserves transparency. And the victims deserve justice.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1293</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Face to Face with a Former Mexican Mafia Hitman</title>
      <description>In this powerful sitdown, I meet Art Blajos — a former made member of the feared Mexican Mafia. Art’s journey from deadly gang life to redemption is a story you won’t believe. We dive into how the Mexican Mafia was born inside prison walls, how Art rose through the ranks as a violent enforcer, and the incredible moment that changed everything: when God found him in the darkest place imaginable.From gang wars to prison cells, from a hitman’s oath to the great commission — this conversation goes deep into loyalty, betrayal, power, transformation, and the life-changing power of faith. If you’ve ever wondered if true change is possible, you need to hear this.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:52:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this powerful sitdown, I meet Art Blajos — a former made member of the feared Mexican Mafia. Art’s journey from deadly gang life to redemption is a story you won’t believe. We dive into how the Mexican Mafia was born inside prison walls, how Art rose through the ranks as a violent enforcer, and the incredible moment that changed everything: when God found him in the darkest place imaginable.From gang wars to prison cells, from a hitman’s oath to the great commission — this conversation goes deep into loyalty, betrayal, power, transformation, and the life-changing power of faith. If you’ve ever wondered if true change is possible, you need to hear this.
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful sitdown, I meet Art Blajos — a former made member of the feared Mexican Mafia. Art’s journey from deadly gang life to redemption is a story you won’t believe. We dive into how the Mexican Mafia was born inside prison walls, how Art rose through the ranks as a violent enforcer, and the incredible moment that changed everything: when God found him in the darkest place imaginable.From gang wars to prison cells, from a hitman’s oath to the great commission — this conversation goes deep into loyalty, betrayal, power, transformation, and the life-changing power of faith. If you’ve ever wondered if true change is possible, you need to hear this.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5609</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Mob Cops: The Film Hollywood Was Afraid to Make</title>
      <description>In this conversation, I sit down with actor, director, and producer Danny A. Abeckaser — a guy who went from promoting nightclubs in New York to building a career as an independent filmmaker. We talk about his early years in Brooklyn, how he found his voice in storytelling, and what led him to bring gritty, character-driven crime stories to the screen. His latest film, Mob Cops, is based on the true story of two NYPD officers who secretly worked for the mafia — a case so unbelievable, it feels like it was made for Hollywood. Danny breaks down how he approached telling this story, why it matters, and the long fight it took to finally get it made.

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🚨 Mob Cops Trailer: https://youtu.be/xGpdiuqKuUM?si=QwLM0_buquRPFSpe

#MichaelFranzese #OrganizedCrime #MobBoss #MobHistory #TrueCrime #LaCosaNostra #AmericanMafia #MafiaDocumentary #CrimeBoss #mafia #lacosanostra #mobster 
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this conversation, I sit down with actor, director, and producer Danny A. Abeckaser — a guy who went from promoting nightclubs in New York to building a career as an independent filmmaker. We talk about his early years in Brooklyn, how he found his voice in storytelling, and what led him to bring gritty, character-driven crime stories to the screen. His latest film, Mob Cops, is based on the true story of two NYPD officers who secretly worked for the mafia — a case so unbelievable, it feels like it was made for Hollywood. Danny breaks down how he approached telling this story, why it matters, and the long fight it took to finally get it made.

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🚨 Mob Cops Trailer: https://youtu.be/xGpdiuqKuUM?si=QwLM0_buquRPFSpe

#MichaelFranzese #OrganizedCrime #MobBoss #MobHistory #TrueCrime #LaCosaNostra #AmericanMafia #MafiaDocumentary #CrimeBoss #mafia #lacosanostra #mobster 
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, I sit down with actor, director, and producer Danny A. Abeckaser — a guy who went from promoting nightclubs in New York to building a career as an independent filmmaker. We talk about his early years in Brooklyn, how he found his voice in storytelling, and what led him to bring gritty, character-driven crime stories to the screen. His latest film, Mob Cops, is based on the true story of two NYPD officers who secretly worked for the mafia — a case so unbelievable, it feels like it was made for Hollywood. Danny breaks down how he approached telling this story, why it matters, and the long fight it took to finally get it made.</p><p><br></p><p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/</p><p>💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/</p><p>🔥 Become my partner: https://invest.franzesewine.com/</p><p><br></p><p>🚨 Mob Cops Trailer: https://youtu.be/xGpdiuqKuUM?si=QwLM0_buquRPFSpe</p><p><br></p><p>#MichaelFranzese #OrganizedCrime #MobBoss #MobHistory #TrueCrime #LaCosaNostra #AmericanMafia #MafiaDocumentary #CrimeBoss #mafia #lacosanostra #mobster </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3309</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Married 5 Times. 4 were Mobsters. One was a Killer.</title>
      <description>In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Camille Variselli, a woman whose life reads like a Hollywood script — but it’s all real. From the heartbreak of mob marriages to shocking betrayals, abusive relationships, prison time, and redemption, Camille reveals the truth behind the headlines and the pain behind the glamor.

Why did she keep marrying men in the life? What really happened the night her husband was murdered? And how did she go from nightclubs and power to losing everything?

This is a brutally honest conversation about love, loss, the allure of the mob, and what it takes to survive it all.

📘 Her book, You Be the Judge, is available now.
https://www.amazon.com/You-Be-Judge-Camille/dp/1665736275?sr=8-1

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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Camille Variselli, a woman whose life reads like a Hollywood script — but it’s all real. From the heartbreak of mob marriages to shocking betrayals, abusive relationships, prison time, and redemption, Camille reveals the truth behind the headlines and the pain behind the glamor.

Why did she keep marrying men in the life? What really happened the night her husband was murdered? And how did she go from nightclubs and power to losing everything?

This is a brutally honest conversation about love, loss, the allure of the mob, and what it takes to survive it all.

📘 Her book, You Be the Judge, is available now.
https://www.amazon.com/You-Be-Judge-Camille/dp/1665736275?sr=8-1

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        <![CDATA[<p>In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Camille Variselli, a woman whose life reads like a Hollywood script — but it’s all real. From the heartbreak of mob marriages to shocking betrayals, abusive relationships, prison time, and redemption, Camille reveals the truth behind the headlines and the pain behind the glamor.</p><p><br></p><p>Why did she keep marrying men in the life? What really happened the night her husband was murdered? And how did she go from nightclubs and power to losing everything?</p><p><br></p><p>This is a brutally honest conversation about love, loss, the allure of the mob, and what it takes to survive it all.</p><p><br></p><p>📘 Her book, You Be the Judge, is available now.</p><p>https://www.amazon.com/You-Be-Judge-Camille/dp/1665736275?sr=8-1</p><p><br></p><p>🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://franzesewine.com/</p><p>💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4371</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Man Who Invented the Mafia: Lucky Luciano</title>
      <description>He came to America with nothing. Within decades, he controlled everything.
In this documentary, I’m taking you deep into the real story of Lucky Luciano — the man who didn’t just rise through the ranks of organized crime… he rewrote the entire playbook. While other mobsters were fighting over scraps, Luciano was building something bigger: a nationwide empire with structure, strategy, and a ruthless kind of order that changed the mafia forever.
This isn’t just another gangster tale. This is the story of how a poor immigrant kid became the architect of modern organized crime — and how his power grew so large, the U.S. government secretly enlisted him during World War II.
From the streets of New York to the war rooms of global intelligence — Lucky Luciano played the game differently. And the world had no choice but to play along.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>He came to America with nothing. Within decades, he controlled everything.
In this documentary, I’m taking you deep into the real story of Lucky Luciano — the man who didn’t just rise through the ranks of organized crime… he rewrote the entire playbook. While other mobsters were fighting over scraps, Luciano was building something bigger: a nationwide empire with structure, strategy, and a ruthless kind of order that changed the mafia forever.
This isn’t just another gangster tale. This is the story of how a poor immigrant kid became the architect of modern organized crime — and how his power grew so large, the U.S. government secretly enlisted him during World War II.
From the streets of New York to the war rooms of global intelligence — Lucky Luciano played the game differently. And the world had no choice but to play along.
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        <![CDATA[<p>He came to America with nothing. Within decades, he controlled everything.</p><p>In this documentary, I’m taking you deep into the real story of Lucky Luciano — the man who didn’t just rise through the ranks of organized crime… he rewrote the entire playbook. While other mobsters were fighting over scraps, Luciano was building something bigger: a nationwide empire with structure, strategy, and a ruthless kind of order that changed the mafia forever.</p><p>This isn’t just another gangster tale. This is the story of how a poor immigrant kid became the architect of modern organized crime — and how his power grew so large, the U.S. government secretly enlisted him during World War II.</p><p>From the streets of New York to the war rooms of global intelligence — Lucky Luciano played the game differently. And the world had no choice but to play along.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Tom Hardy Is Back — And He’s Absolutely Ruthless | Mobland Review</title>
      <description>Movie Reviews (Mob Movie Monday) is back — and this week, I’m diving into the newest mob series shaking things up: Mobland.
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren team up in what might be the most intense crime drama we’ve seen in years. I just watched the first two episodes — and let me tell you, I was hooked from the first scene. The story’s brutal, the betrayal is personal, and the family dynamics? Right up there with The Sopranos and Peaky Blinders.
As someone who lived that life, I know when Hollywood gets it right… and when they miss the mark. This time, Mobland might’ve nailed it. From cold-blooded hits to power moves behind closed doors, there’s a lot to talk about — and I’m breaking it all down.
If you’re into mafia stories, real underworld power struggles, and shows that don’t pull punches, you don’t want to miss this one.
Let’s get into it.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:03:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Movie Reviews (Mob Movie Monday) is back — and this week, I’m diving into the newest mob series shaking things up: Mobland.
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren team up in what might be the most intense crime drama we’ve seen in years. I just watched the first two episodes — and let me tell you, I was hooked from the first scene. The story’s brutal, the betrayal is personal, and the family dynamics? Right up there with The Sopranos and Peaky Blinders.
As someone who lived that life, I know when Hollywood gets it right… and when they miss the mark. This time, Mobland might’ve nailed it. From cold-blooded hits to power moves behind closed doors, there’s a lot to talk about — and I’m breaking it all down.
If you’re into mafia stories, real underworld power struggles, and shows that don’t pull punches, you don’t want to miss this one.
Let’s get into it.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Movie Reviews (Mob Movie Monday) is back — and this week, I’m diving into the newest mob series shaking things up: Mobland.</p><p>Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren team up in what might be the most intense crime drama we’ve seen in years. I just watched the first two episodes — and let me tell you, I was hooked from the first scene. The story’s brutal, the betrayal is personal, and the family dynamics? Right up there with The Sopranos and Peaky Blinders.</p><p>As someone who lived that life, I know when Hollywood gets it right… and when they miss the mark. This time, Mobland might’ve nailed it. From cold-blooded hits to power moves behind closed doors, there’s a lot to talk about — and I’m breaking it all down.</p><p>If you’re into mafia stories, real underworld power struggles, and shows that don’t pull punches, you don’t want to miss this one.</p><p>Let’s get into it.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1108</itunes:duration>
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      <title>This is EXACTLY How Mafia Infiltrated the NYPD for Nearly 2 Decades</title>
      <description>Two Cops. One Mafia. Zero Rules.

In this explosive sit down, I talk with journalist and author Michael Cannell about the jaw-dropping true story behind his new book, Blood and the Badge — the untold tale of two NYPD detectives who became deeply entangled with the Mafia, crossing every line imaginable. We’re not talking about just turning a blind eye — these were cops who became criminals, working hand-in-hand with organized crime while hiding behind their badges.

As someone who lived that life, I’ve seen a lot — but this story even shocked me. Cannell’s research is next level, and together we peel back the layers of corruption, loyalty, betrayal, and murder that tied law enforcement to the mob in ways you’ve never heard before.

If you thought you knew how deep the corruption ran… think again.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Two Cops. One Mafia. Zero Rules.

In this explosive sit down, I talk with journalist and author Michael Cannell about the jaw-dropping true story behind his new book, Blood and the Badge — the untold tale of two NYPD detectives who became deeply entangled with the Mafia, crossing every line imaginable. We’re not talking about just turning a blind eye — these were cops who became criminals, working hand-in-hand with organized crime while hiding behind their badges.

As someone who lived that life, I’ve seen a lot — but this story even shocked me. Cannell’s research is next level, and together we peel back the layers of corruption, loyalty, betrayal, and murder that tied law enforcement to the mob in ways you’ve never heard before.

If you thought you knew how deep the corruption ran… think again.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Two Cops. One Mafia. Zero Rules.</p><p><br></p><p>In this explosive sit down, I talk with journalist and author Michael Cannell about the jaw-dropping true story behind his new book, Blood and the Badge — the untold tale of two NYPD detectives who became deeply entangled with the Mafia, crossing every line imaginable. We’re not talking about just turning a blind eye — these were cops who became criminals, working hand-in-hand with organized crime while hiding behind their badges.</p><p><br></p><p>As someone who lived that life, I’ve seen a lot — but this story even shocked me. Cannell’s research is next level, and together we peel back the layers of corruption, loyalty, betrayal, and murder that tied law enforcement to the mob in ways you’ve never heard before.</p><p><br></p><p>If you thought you knew how deep the corruption ran… think again.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3957</itunes:duration>
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      <title>She Spent 36 Years in Prison for a Crime She Didn’t Commit</title>
      <description>She walked into prison with a life sentence… and walked out decades later with a story you won’t believe. In this sit-down, I talk to Judy Henderson — a woman caught up in a deadly robbery gone wrong, betrayed by someone she trusted, and sentenced to die behind bars. But that’s not where her story ends. What happened next shocked even me.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>She walked into prison with a life sentence… and walked out decades later with a story you won’t believe. In this sit-down, I talk to Judy Henderson — a woman caught up in a deadly robbery gone wrong, betrayed by someone she trusted, and sentenced to die behind bars. But that’s not where her story ends. What happened next shocked even me.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>She walked into prison with a life sentence… and walked out decades later with a story you won’t believe. In this sit-down, I talk to Judy Henderson — a woman caught up in a deadly robbery gone wrong, betrayed by someone she trusted, and sentenced to die behind bars. But that’s not where her story ends. What happened next shocked even me.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3948</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Rise and Fall of Joe Colombo: From Head of the Family to Public Enemy</title>
      <description>He was the only mob boss to take the Mafia public—and it cost him everything.
In this deep dive, I’m pulling back the curtain on Joe Colombo, the youngest boss in New York’s Cosa Nostra and the man who broke every unspoken rule of the underworld. From his early days in Brooklyn to the moment he took the FBI head-on with the Italian-American Civil Rights League, Colombo didn’t just run a crime family—he ran a movement.
He built real businesses, helped his community, and even influenced Hollywood’s Godfather—but while he was fighting for justice in the spotlight, enemies were circling in the shadows.
Was his shooting a Mafia hit? Was it the government? Was it his own people? I’ll walk you through his entire life—from Red Hook to the Columbus Circle rally—and show you how power, pride, and a little too much publicity led to one of the most shocking downfalls in Mafia history.
If you’re into true crime, American history, or the stories of real mob legends who played by their own rules, this is one you don’t want to miss.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:28:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>He was the only mob boss to take the Mafia public—and it cost him everything.
In this deep dive, I’m pulling back the curtain on Joe Colombo, the youngest boss in New York’s Cosa Nostra and the man who broke every unspoken rule of the underworld. From his early days in Brooklyn to the moment he took the FBI head-on with the Italian-American Civil Rights League, Colombo didn’t just run a crime family—he ran a movement.
He built real businesses, helped his community, and even influenced Hollywood’s Godfather—but while he was fighting for justice in the spotlight, enemies were circling in the shadows.
Was his shooting a Mafia hit? Was it the government? Was it his own people? I’ll walk you through his entire life—from Red Hook to the Columbus Circle rally—and show you how power, pride, and a little too much publicity led to one of the most shocking downfalls in Mafia history.
If you’re into true crime, American history, or the stories of real mob legends who played by their own rules, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>He was the only mob boss to take the Mafia public—and it cost him everything.</p><p>In this deep dive, I’m pulling back the curtain on Joe Colombo, the youngest boss in New York’s Cosa Nostra and the man who broke every unspoken rule of the underworld. From his early days in Brooklyn to the moment he took the FBI head-on with the Italian-American Civil Rights League, Colombo didn’t just run a crime family—he ran a movement.</p><p>He built real businesses, helped his community, and even influenced Hollywood’s Godfather—but while he was fighting for justice in the spotlight, enemies were circling in the shadows.</p><p>Was his shooting a Mafia hit? Was it the government? Was it his own people? I’ll walk you through his entire life—from Red Hook to the Columbus Circle rally—and show you how power, pride, and a little too much publicity led to one of the most shocking downfalls in Mafia history.</p><p>If you’re into true crime, American history, or the stories of real mob legends who played by their own rules, this is one you don’t want to miss.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3103</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Lindy Li: DNC Insider Reveals Dark Truth About Biden, Kamala and Pelosi</title>
      <description>I sat down with Lindy Li—once a major force behind the scenes of progressive politics—and what she revealed honestly shocked me.
She was one of the biggest fundraisers behind today’s progressive leaders. She’s been in the rooms. She helped move the money. And now… she’s telling the truth.
This conversation isn’t about yelling across the aisle. It’s about exposing what most Americans never get to see. From the inside-out, Lindy lays bare how the system really works—and why she walked away.
If you want to understand the chaos in our politics today… start here.

Lindy Li: DNC Insider Reveals Dark Truth About Biden, Kamala and Pelosi
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:12:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>I sat down with Lindy Li—once a major force behind the scenes of progressive politics—and what she revealed honestly shocked me.
She was one of the biggest fundraisers behind today’s progressive leaders. She’s been in the rooms. She helped move the money. And now… she’s telling the truth.
This conversation isn’t about yelling across the aisle. It’s about exposing what most Americans never get to see. From the inside-out, Lindy lays bare how the system really works—and why she walked away.
If you want to understand the chaos in our politics today… start here.

Lindy Li: DNC Insider Reveals Dark Truth About Biden, Kamala and Pelosi
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I sat down with Lindy Li—once a major force behind the scenes of progressive politics—and what she revealed honestly shocked me.</p><p>She was one of the biggest fundraisers behind today’s progressive leaders. She’s been in the rooms. She helped move the money. And now… she’s telling the truth.</p><p>This conversation isn’t about yelling across the aisle. It’s about exposing what most Americans never get to see. From the inside-out, Lindy lays bare how the system really works—and why she walked away.</p><p>If you want to understand the chaos in our politics today… start here.</p><p><br></p><p>Lindy Li: DNC Insider Reveals Dark Truth About Biden, Kamala and Pelosi</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>8151</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Reacting to RFK Jr.'s Controversial Claims: JFK Assassination and Kennedy Legacy</title>
      <description>The Truth They Don’t Want You to Hear…
In this explosive Sit Down, I react to RFK Jr.’s viral VladTV interview—and let me just say, not everything adds up. From long-standing rumors about the Kennedy family to the real connections between power, influence, and the streets… I go deep in this one.

I’m pulling back the curtain on what really went down with JFK, RFK, and the figures nobody talks about in mainstream history. Who helped put JFK in office? Was the truth buried for decades? And how deep did the connections actually run?

I’m sharing firsthand insights passed down through the Colombo family, along with some things I’ve uncovered over the years. You’re getting it all—unfiltered, sharp, and straight from me.

What you’re about to hear might just change how you see American history—forever.

Reacting to RFK Jr.’s Controversial Claims: JFK Assassination and Kennedy Legacy
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:48:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Truth They Don’t Want You to Hear…
In this explosive Sit Down, I react to RFK Jr.’s viral VladTV interview—and let me just say, not everything adds up. From long-standing rumors about the Kennedy family to the real connections between power, influence, and the streets… I go deep in this one.

I’m pulling back the curtain on what really went down with JFK, RFK, and the figures nobody talks about in mainstream history. Who helped put JFK in office? Was the truth buried for decades? And how deep did the connections actually run?

I’m sharing firsthand insights passed down through the Colombo family, along with some things I’ve uncovered over the years. You’re getting it all—unfiltered, sharp, and straight from me.

What you’re about to hear might just change how you see American history—forever.

Reacting to RFK Jr.’s Controversial Claims: JFK Assassination and Kennedy Legacy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Truth They Don’t Want You to Hear…</p><p>In this explosive Sit Down, I react to RFK Jr.’s viral VladTV interview—and let me just say, not everything adds up. From long-standing rumors about the Kennedy family to the real connections between power, influence, and the streets… I go deep in this one.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m pulling back the curtain on what really went down with JFK, RFK, and the figures nobody talks about in mainstream history. Who helped put JFK in office? Was the truth buried for decades? And how deep did the connections actually run?</p><p><br></p><p>I’m sharing firsthand insights passed down through the Colombo family, along with some things I’ve uncovered over the years. You’re getting it all—unfiltered, sharp, and straight from me.</p><p><br></p><p>What you’re about to hear might just change how you see American history—forever.</p><p><br></p><p>Reacting to RFK Jr.’s Controversial Claims: JFK Assassination and Kennedy Legacy</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2838</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What REALLY Happened Behind the Scenes: Lara Trump Exclusive</title>
      <description>Lara Trump opens up like never before.
In this exclusive sit-down, we talk about the night her family found out they had won, how they handled a life-altering event on the campaign trail, and whether there was ever a moment they thought about stepping away.
Lara also shares her views on family values, faith, leadership, and raising the next generation—plus what life is really like inside one of the most talked-about families in America.
This is a powerful conversation about resilience, loyalty, and navigating pressure most people will never experience.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Lara Trump opens up like never before.
In this exclusive sit-down, we talk about the night her family found out they had won, how they handled a life-altering event on the campaign trail, and whether there was ever a moment they thought about stepping away.
Lara also shares her views on family values, faith, leadership, and raising the next generation—plus what life is really like inside one of the most talked-about families in America.
This is a powerful conversation about resilience, loyalty, and navigating pressure most people will never experience.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Lara Trump opens up like never before.</p><p>In this exclusive sit-down, we talk about the night her family found out they had won, how they handled a life-altering event on the campaign trail, and whether there was ever a moment they thought about stepping away.</p><p>Lara also shares her views on family values, faith, leadership, and raising the next generation—plus what life is really like inside one of the most talked-about families in America.</p><p>This is a powerful conversation about resilience, loyalty, and navigating pressure most people will never experience.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3130</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Tony Accardo: The Genius That Built Chicago’s Most Powerful Empire</title>
      <description>Chicago’s underworld was unlike New York’s five families—it was unified, and no one understood that power better than Tony Accardo, aka “Joe Batters.” In this deep dive, I’ll take you inside the mind of one of the most brilliant and calculated crime bosses America has ever seen.
From his days as a teenage enforcer for Al Capone to becoming the mastermind behind the Chicago Outfit’s expansion into Las Vegas, Accardo wasn’t just another gangster—he was a strategist. He transformed organized crime into a corporate empire, running it like a Fortune 500 company while keeping himself out of the headlines.
But with power comes consequences. Accardo built a legacy of loyalty, fear, and control that shaped organized crime for decades. What made him different? What lessons can be learned from his rise—and his ability to die of old age in a world where few survive?
If you’re fascinated by true crime, mob history, and the strategies of America’s most powerful crime figures, you won’t want to miss this one.

Tony Accardo: The Genius That Built Chicago’s Most Powerful Empire
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Chicago’s underworld was unlike New York’s five families—it was unified, and no one understood that power better than Tony Accardo, aka “Joe Batters.” In this deep dive, I’ll take you inside the mind of one of the most brilliant and calculated crime bosses America has ever seen.
From his days as a teenage enforcer for Al Capone to becoming the mastermind behind the Chicago Outfit’s expansion into Las Vegas, Accardo wasn’t just another gangster—he was a strategist. He transformed organized crime into a corporate empire, running it like a Fortune 500 company while keeping himself out of the headlines.
But with power comes consequences. Accardo built a legacy of loyalty, fear, and control that shaped organized crime for decades. What made him different? What lessons can be learned from his rise—and his ability to die of old age in a world where few survive?
If you’re fascinated by true crime, mob history, and the strategies of America’s most powerful crime figures, you won’t want to miss this one.

Tony Accardo: The Genius That Built Chicago’s Most Powerful Empire
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        <![CDATA[<p>Chicago’s underworld was unlike New York’s five families—it was unified, and no one understood that power better than Tony Accardo, aka “Joe Batters.” In this deep dive, I’ll take you inside the mind of one of the most brilliant and calculated crime bosses America has ever seen.</p><p>From his days as a teenage enforcer for Al Capone to becoming the mastermind behind the Chicago Outfit’s expansion into Las Vegas, Accardo wasn’t just another gangster—he was a strategist. He transformed organized crime into a corporate empire, running it like a Fortune 500 company while keeping himself out of the headlines.</p><p>But with power comes consequences. Accardo built a legacy of loyalty, fear, and control that shaped organized crime for decades. What made him different? What lessons can be learned from his rise—and his ability to die of old age in a world where few survive?</p><p>If you’re fascinated by true crime, mob history, and the strategies of America’s most powerful crime figures, you won’t want to miss this one.</p><p><br></p><p>Tony Accardo: The Genius That Built Chicago’s Most Powerful Empire</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1915</itunes:duration>
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      <title>This Changes EVERYTHING… What the JFK Files Just Revealed</title>
      <description>JFK Files RELEASED: The Truth EXPOSED? 🚨

The newly released JFK files are raising some serious questions—what’s been covered up all these years? I was around when this happened, and I heard a lot in the life about how the mafia, the CIA, and even the Kennedy family were all tied into it. Now, with these documents out in the open, it’s time to take a hard look at what’s really going on.

I’ll break down the details, share what I know from my time on the inside, and even call out where I disagree with RFK Jr.’s take on all of this. Was this a cover-up from the start? How deep did the connections go? And what does it all mean today?

This Changes EVERYTHING… What the JFK Files Just Revealed

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>JFK Files RELEASED: The Truth EXPOSED? 🚨

The newly released JFK files are raising some serious questions—what’s been covered up all these years? I was around when this happened, and I heard a lot in the life about how the mafia, the CIA, and even the Kennedy family were all tied into it. Now, with these documents out in the open, it’s time to take a hard look at what’s really going on.

I’ll break down the details, share what I know from my time on the inside, and even call out where I disagree with RFK Jr.’s take on all of this. Was this a cover-up from the start? How deep did the connections go? And what does it all mean today?

This Changes EVERYTHING… What the JFK Files Just Revealed

🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/
🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/
🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb

Backbone Media Group
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>JFK Files RELEASED: The Truth EXPOSED? 🚨</p><p><br></p><p>The newly released JFK files are raising some serious questions—what’s been covered up all these years? I was around when this happened, and I heard a lot in the life about how the mafia, the CIA, and even the Kennedy family were all tied into it. Now, with these documents out in the open, it’s time to take a hard look at what’s really going on.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll break down the details, share what I know from my time on the inside, and even call out where I disagree with RFK Jr.’s take on all of this. Was this a cover-up from the start? How deep did the connections go? And what does it all mean today?</p><p><br></p><p>This Changes EVERYTHING… What the JFK Files Just Revealed</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/</p><p>🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/</p><p>🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb</p><p><br></p><p>Backbone Media Group</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2465</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Mafia vs. Hells Angels: Former President Reveals All</title>
      <description>Are the Mafia and the Hells Angels really the same? People think so—but after this conversation, you might change your mind.
I sat down with Charlie “Peewee” Goldsmith, former Las Vegas Hells Angels president, to break down the biggest misconceptions about these two worlds. He opens up about the truth behind the brotherhood, the power struggles inside the club, and why he ultimately walked away.
🪽 The biggest lie about the Hells Angels
🪽 How loyalty really works in both organizations
🪽 The surprising differences between the Mafia &amp; biker gangs
This is an unfiltered look inside two of the most infamous organizations—from the men who lived it.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:45:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Are the Mafia and the Hells Angels really the same? People think so—but after this conversation, you might change your mind.
I sat down with Charlie “Peewee” Goldsmith, former Las Vegas Hells Angels president, to break down the biggest misconceptions about these two worlds. He opens up about the truth behind the brotherhood, the power struggles inside the club, and why he ultimately walked away.
🪽 The biggest lie about the Hells Angels
🪽 How loyalty really works in both organizations
🪽 The surprising differences between the Mafia &amp; biker gangs
This is an unfiltered look inside two of the most infamous organizations—from the men who lived it.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Are the Mafia and the Hells Angels really the same? People think so—but after this conversation, you might change your mind.</p><p>I sat down with Charlie “Peewee” Goldsmith, former Las Vegas Hells Angels president, to break down the biggest misconceptions about these two worlds. He opens up about the truth behind the brotherhood, the power struggles inside the club, and why he ultimately walked away.</p><p>🪽 The biggest lie about the Hells Angels</p><p>🪽 How loyalty really works in both organizations</p><p>🪽 The surprising differences between the Mafia &amp; biker gangs</p><p>This is an unfiltered look inside two of the most infamous organizations—from the men who lived it.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3582</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Top 10 Most Iconic Mobster Movie Quotes of All Time</title>
      <description>Think you know your mafia movies? Let’s put that to the test.
Today, I’m breaking down the top 10 most iconic gangster movie quotes of all time—according to one article. Some of these picks are spot on, but others? Let’s just say I’ve got a few opinions.
Can you guess the movie before I reveal it? Some of these lines are legendary, but do they really deserve a spot on the list? Drop your guesses in the comments, and let’s see who the real mob movie experts are.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Think you know your mafia movies? Let’s put that to the test.
Today, I’m breaking down the top 10 most iconic gangster movie quotes of all time—according to one article. Some of these picks are spot on, but others? Let’s just say I’ve got a few opinions.
Can you guess the movie before I reveal it? Some of these lines are legendary, but do they really deserve a spot on the list? Drop your guesses in the comments, and let’s see who the real mob movie experts are.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think you know your mafia movies? Let’s put that to the test.</p><p>Today, I’m breaking down the top 10 most iconic gangster movie quotes of all time—according to one article. Some of these picks are spot on, but others? Let’s just say I’ve got a few opinions.</p><p>Can you guess the movie before I reveal it? Some of these lines are legendary, but do they really deserve a spot on the list? Drop your guesses in the comments, and let’s see who the real mob movie experts are.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2597</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Megyn Kelly’s UNFILTERED Take on The Ukraine War, Trump &amp; Modern Masculinity</title>
      <description>In this sit-down, I’m joined by none other than Megyn Kelly—one of the most well-known journalists of our time. From her days at Fox News to her massive success in the digital world, Megyn has interviewed some of the most powerful and controversial figures on the planet, including world leaders, celebrities, and industry insiders.
Today, she gives her unfiltered take on the Ukraine war, Trump, and modern masculinity, breaking down the global landscape, shifting power dynamics, and the bigger picture most people aren’t seeing. We also explore the challenges of today’s society—what it truly means to be a man, the pressures facing both men and women, and whether certain modern practices, like IVF, are as beneficial as they seem.

Megyn doesn’t hold back, and neither do I. This is one of the most eye-opening discussions I’ve had, and I want to hear your thoughts in the comments. Let’s get into it.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:50:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this sit-down, I’m joined by none other than Megyn Kelly—one of the most well-known journalists of our time. From her days at Fox News to her massive success in the digital world, Megyn has interviewed some of the most powerful and controversial figures on the planet, including world leaders, celebrities, and industry insiders.
Today, she gives her unfiltered take on the Ukraine war, Trump, and modern masculinity, breaking down the global landscape, shifting power dynamics, and the bigger picture most people aren’t seeing. We also explore the challenges of today’s society—what it truly means to be a man, the pressures facing both men and women, and whether certain modern practices, like IVF, are as beneficial as they seem.

Megyn doesn’t hold back, and neither do I. This is one of the most eye-opening discussions I’ve had, and I want to hear your thoughts in the comments. Let’s get into it.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this sit-down, I’m joined by none other than Megyn Kelly—one of the most well-known journalists of our time. From her days at Fox News to her massive success in the digital world, Megyn has interviewed some of the most powerful and controversial figures on the planet, including world leaders, celebrities, and industry insiders.</p><p>Today, she gives her unfiltered take on the Ukraine war, Trump, and modern masculinity, breaking down the global landscape, shifting power dynamics, and the bigger picture most people aren’t seeing. We also explore the challenges of today’s society—what it truly means to be a man, the pressures facing both men and women, and whether certain modern practices, like IVF, are as beneficial as they seem.</p><p><br></p><p>Megyn doesn’t hold back, and neither do I. This is one of the most eye-opening discussions I’ve had, and I want to hear your thoughts in the comments. Let’s get into it.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4520</itunes:duration>
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      <title>HBO’s Sons of Ecstasy: The Harsh Truth About the Mob’s Impact on Family</title>
      <description>In the 1990s, a dramatic rivalry played out between two unlikely players: a young man from a powerful family with deep roots in crime and a competitor from overseas with big ambitions.

Having personally known the people involved, I bring an insider’s perspective you won’t find anywhere else. In this video, I unpack the events, explore the toll the criminal world takes on families, and share how it all unraveled for one of the most notorious families in history.

This story goes far beyond the headlines—it’s a cautionary tale about the high cost of a life outside the law and the damage it leaves behind.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In the 1990s, a dramatic rivalry played out between two unlikely players: a young man from a powerful family with deep roots in crime and a competitor from overseas with big ambitions.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In the 1990s, a dramatic rivalry played out between two unlikely players: a young man from a powerful family with deep roots in crime and a competitor from overseas with big ambitions.

Having personally known the people involved, I bring an insider’s perspective you won’t find anywhere else. In this video, I unpack the events, explore the toll the criminal world takes on families, and share how it all unraveled for one of the most notorious families in history.

This story goes far beyond the headlines—it’s a cautionary tale about the high cost of a life outside the law and the damage it leaves behind.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the 1990s, a dramatic rivalry played out between two unlikely players: a young man from a powerful family with deep roots in crime and a competitor from overseas with big ambitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Having personally known the people involved, I bring an insider’s perspective you won’t find anywhere else. In this video, I unpack the events, explore the toll the criminal world takes on families, and share how it all unraveled for one of the most notorious families in history.</p><p><br></p><p>This story goes far beyond the headlines—it’s a cautionary tale about the high cost of a life outside the law and the damage it leaves behind.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2312</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Jewelry King Trax NYC EXPOSES How the Powerful Steal from You</title>
      <description>The Jewelry King of NYC &amp; Michael Franzese EXPOSE How the Powerful Steal from YOU
In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with Maksud Agadjani—better known as Trax NYC—the man behind New York’s high-end jewelry empire. But we’re not just talking gold and diamonds. We’re pulling back the curtain on something much bigger…
From the scams happening right in front of us to the hidden hands pulling the strings, we break down how money is taken from everyday people—whether it’s in the jewelry business, the financial world, or even at the highest levels of power.
Maks shares shocking truths about corruption in his industry, while I reveal the parallels between street-level hustles and the massive schemes run by those in charge. I know firsthand how the game works—back in the day, I ran one of the biggest money-making operations in the country. Today, we see the same tactics being used—only this time, it’s legal.
Who’s really taking your money? How do the wealthiest keep getting richer while the rest struggle? And what can you do to protect yourself? Watch until the end—this one is an eye-opener.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:35:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Jewelry King of NYC &amp; Michael Franzese EXPOSE How the Powerful Steal from YOU
In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with Maksud Agadjani—better known as Trax NYC—the man behind New York’s high-end jewelry empire. But we’re not just talking gold and diamonds. We’re pulling back the curtain on something much bigger…
From the scams happening right in front of us to the hidden hands pulling the strings, we break down how money is taken from everyday people—whether it’s in the jewelry business, the financial world, or even at the highest levels of power.
Maks shares shocking truths about corruption in his industry, while I reveal the parallels between street-level hustles and the massive schemes run by those in charge. I know firsthand how the game works—back in the day, I ran one of the biggest money-making operations in the country. Today, we see the same tactics being used—only this time, it’s legal.
Who’s really taking your money? How do the wealthiest keep getting richer while the rest struggle? And what can you do to protect yourself? Watch until the end—this one is an eye-opener.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Jewelry King of NYC &amp; Michael Franzese EXPOSE How the Powerful Steal from YOU</p><p>In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with Maksud Agadjani—better known as Trax NYC—the man behind New York’s high-end jewelry empire. But we’re not just talking gold and diamonds. We’re pulling back the curtain on something much bigger…</p><p>From the scams happening right in front of us to the hidden hands pulling the strings, we break down how money is taken from everyday people—whether it’s in the jewelry business, the financial world, or even at the highest levels of power.</p><p>Maks shares shocking truths about corruption in his industry, while I reveal the parallels between street-level hustles and the massive schemes run by those in charge. I know firsthand how the game works—back in the day, I ran one of the biggest money-making operations in the country. Today, we see the same tactics being used—only this time, it’s legal.</p><p>Who’s really taking your money? How do the wealthiest keep getting richer while the rest struggle? And what can you do to protect yourself? Watch until the end—this one is an eye-opener.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2875</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Night I Thought My Life Was Over | The Last Sit-Down</title>
      <description>One Night That Changed Everything…
There are moments in life that shake you to your core—this was one of them. On this night, I truly believed it was over. As a caporegime in the Colombo family, I knew the rules, I knew the risks, and I knew that when you get a certain kind of call, you may not make it back home.
In this video, I take you inside one of the darkest and most dangerous moments of my life. I break down what happened that night, the signs that told me I wouldn’t walk away, and the ultimate betrayal I never saw coming—from my best friend, my father, and the very people I once called family.
This night wasn’t just a close call—it was a turning point. It was the moment I started seeing the life for what it really was. For the first time ever, I’m sharing the full story.
Let me know in the comments—what would you have done in my shoes?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>One Night That Changed Everything…
There are moments in life that shake you to your core—this was one of them. On this night, I truly believed it was over. As a caporegime in the Colombo family, I knew the rules, I knew the risks, and I knew that when you get a certain kind of call, you may not make it back home.
In this video, I take you inside one of the darkest and most dangerous moments of my life. I break down what happened that night, the signs that told me I wouldn’t walk away, and the ultimate betrayal I never saw coming—from my best friend, my father, and the very people I once called family.
This night wasn’t just a close call—it was a turning point. It was the moment I started seeing the life for what it really was. For the first time ever, I’m sharing the full story.
Let me know in the comments—what would you have done in my shoes?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One Night That Changed Everything…</p><p>There are moments in life that shake you to your core—this was one of them. On this night, I truly believed it was over. As a caporegime in the Colombo family, I knew the rules, I knew the risks, and I knew that when you get a certain kind of call, you may not make it back home.</p><p>In this video, I take you inside one of the darkest and most dangerous moments of my life. I break down what happened that night, the signs that told me I wouldn’t walk away, and the ultimate betrayal I never saw coming—from my best friend, my father, and the very people I once called family.</p><p>This night wasn’t just a close call—it was a turning point. It was the moment I started seeing the life for what it really was. For the first time ever, I’m sharing the full story.</p><p>Let me know in the comments—what would you have done in my shoes?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Were LA Fires a Terrorist Attack? Shocking Connections to Al Queda and The Cartel</title>
      <description>In this explosive video, I sit down with a returning guest, Big Homie, whose insider knowledge has proven to be credible and eye-opening. Last time, we uncovered shocking details about the entertainment world and P Diddy, but today, we’re diving into something even more alarming: the growing number of suspicious events happening right here in the United States.
From the devastating LA fires and questionable land grabs to unsettling reports of border incidents, stolen equipment, and organized groups operating in plain sight, Big Homie connects the dots in ways that will leave you stunned. This isn’t just speculation—he brings compelling evidence that points to a coordinated effort with chilling implications.
If you want to understand the bigger picture behind these events and the potential dangers we’re facing, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve—watch now.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this explosive video, I sit down with a returning guest, Big Homie, whose insider knowledge has proven to be credible and eye-opening. Last time, we uncovered shocking details about the entertainment world and P Diddy, but today, we’re diving into something even more alarming: the growing number of suspicious events happening right here in the United States.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this explosive video, I sit down with a returning guest, Big Homie, whose insider knowledge has proven to be credible and eye-opening. Last time, we uncovered shocking details about the entertainment world and P Diddy, but today, we’re diving into something even more alarming: the growing number of suspicious events happening right here in the United States.
From the devastating LA fires and questionable land grabs to unsettling reports of border incidents, stolen equipment, and organized groups operating in plain sight, Big Homie connects the dots in ways that will leave you stunned. This isn’t just speculation—he brings compelling evidence that points to a coordinated effort with chilling implications.
If you want to understand the bigger picture behind these events and the potential dangers we’re facing, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve—watch now.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this explosive video, I sit down with a returning guest, Big Homie, whose insider knowledge has proven to be credible and eye-opening. Last time, we uncovered shocking details about the entertainment world and P Diddy, but today, we’re diving into something even more alarming: the growing number of suspicious events happening right here in the United States.</p><p>From the devastating LA fires and questionable land grabs to unsettling reports of border incidents, stolen equipment, and organized groups operating in plain sight, Big Homie connects the dots in ways that will leave you stunned. This isn’t just speculation—he brings compelling evidence that points to a coordinated effort with chilling implications.</p><p>If you want to understand the bigger picture behind these events and the potential dangers we’re facing, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve—watch now.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3981</itunes:duration>
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      <title>FBI agent who took down Chin Gigante.</title>
      <description>In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Mike Campi, the FBI agent who helped take down the Genovese family and some of the most powerful figures in organized crime—including Vincent “The Chin” Gigante.

Mike shares never-before-heard details about how law enforcement flipped high-ranking insiders, the tactics used to build airtight cases, and what it was really like going up against the most secretive and powerful crew in New York.

We also get into some controversial questions—Was The Chin really insane, or was he secretly running the family from behind bars? How hard was it to get mobsters to turn? And what was it like being on the front lines of the biggest cases in FBI history?

This is a rare inside look at how the FBI brought down an empire—straight from the man who did it.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Did The Chin fool everyone? Or was the truth always in plain sight?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:14:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Mike Campi, the FBI agent who helped take down the Genovese family and some of the most powerful figures in organized crime—including Vincent “The Chin” Gigante.

Mike shares never-before-heard details about how law enforcement flipped high-ranking insiders, the tactics used to build airtight cases, and what it was really like going up against the most secretive and powerful crew in New York.

We also get into some controversial questions—Was The Chin really insane, or was he secretly running the family from behind bars? How hard was it to get mobsters to turn? And what was it like being on the front lines of the biggest cases in FBI history?

This is a rare inside look at how the FBI brought down an empire—straight from the man who did it.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Did The Chin fool everyone? Or was the truth always in plain sight?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this exclusive sit-down, I talk with Mike Campi, the FBI agent who helped take down the Genovese family and some of the most powerful figures in organized crime—including Vincent “The Chin” Gigante.</p><p><br></p><p>Mike shares never-before-heard details about how law enforcement flipped high-ranking insiders, the tactics used to build airtight cases, and what it was really like going up against the most secretive and powerful crew in New York.</p><p><br></p><p>We also get into some controversial questions—Was The Chin really insane, or was he secretly running the family from behind bars? How hard was it to get mobsters to turn? And what was it like being on the front lines of the biggest cases in FBI history?</p><p><br></p><p>This is a rare inside look at how the FBI brought down an empire—straight from the man who did it.</p><p><br></p><p>Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Did The Chin fool everyone? Or was the truth always in plain sight?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4728</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Former Mob Boss Explains How To Negotiate: Get What You Want EVERY TIME</title>
      <description>Negotiation is everything—whether it’s business, personal relationships, or just everyday life, knowing how to get what you want is a game-changer. In this exclusive sit-down, I’m breaking down how to negotiate like a pro, using real experiences from my past life and the high-stakes deals I had to make.

From intense sit-downs to high-pressure deals, I’ll share the mindset, strategy, and tactics that can help you take control of any situation. Whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a business deal, or handling tough conversations at home—these lessons apply to everyone.

This is one of the most valuable videos I’ve ever shared, and until now, it was only available to members of my private community. Don’t miss it. Watch now and let me know—what’s the toughest negotiation you’ve ever had to make?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Negotiation is everything—whether it’s business, personal relationships, or just everyday life, knowing how to get what you want is a game-changer. In this exclusive sit-down, I’m breaking down how to negotiate like a pro, using real experiences from my past life and the high-stakes deals I had to make.

From intense sit-downs to high-pressure deals, I’ll share the mindset, strategy, and tactics that can help you take control of any situation. Whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a business deal, or handling tough conversations at home—these lessons apply to everyone.

This is one of the most valuable videos I’ve ever shared, and until now, it was only available to members of my private community. Don’t miss it. Watch now and let me know—what’s the toughest negotiation you’ve ever had to make?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Negotiation is everything—whether it’s business, personal relationships, or just everyday life, knowing how to get what you want is a game-changer. In this exclusive sit-down, I’m breaking down how to negotiate like a pro, using real experiences from my past life and the high-stakes deals I had to make.</p><p><br></p><p>From intense sit-downs to high-pressure deals, I’ll share the mindset, strategy, and tactics that can help you take control of any situation. Whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a business deal, or handling tough conversations at home—these lessons apply to everyone.</p><p><br></p><p>This is one of the most valuable videos I’ve ever shared, and until now, it was only available to members of my private community. Don’t miss it. Watch now and let me know—what’s the toughest negotiation you’ve ever had to make?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1977</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Diddy &amp; Epstein: A Cover for a Massive Trafficking Operation?</title>
      <description>In this powerful interview, I sit down with investigative reporter and author Nick Bryant, the mind behind The Franklin Scandal. Together, we shed light on an issue that too many refuse to face—the hidden networks operating in plain sight. Nick shares shocking details about one of the most infamous cases in U.S. history, exposing connections that reached the highest levels of power.
We also dive into the disturbing truths behind high-profile cases, from the hidden ties in the Franklin case to the chilling revelations about high society figures like P Diddy. The conversation doesn’t stop there—we explore how deeply embedded these issues are within certain institutions and the ripple effects they create.
The reality is darker than most could imagine, but ignoring it is no longer an option. If you’re ready for an unfiltered look at the truth, from someone who has spent decades uncovering the facts, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. Join us as we uncover the hidden connections and discuss what can be done to fight back.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful interview, I sit down with investigative reporter and author Nick Bryant, the mind behind The Franklin Scandal. Together, we shed light on an issue that too many refuse to face—the hidden networks operating in plain sight.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this powerful interview, I sit down with investigative reporter and author Nick Bryant, the mind behind The Franklin Scandal. Together, we shed light on an issue that too many refuse to face—the hidden networks operating in plain sight. Nick shares shocking details about one of the most infamous cases in U.S. history, exposing connections that reached the highest levels of power.
We also dive into the disturbing truths behind high-profile cases, from the hidden ties in the Franklin case to the chilling revelations about high society figures like P Diddy. The conversation doesn’t stop there—we explore how deeply embedded these issues are within certain institutions and the ripple effects they create.
The reality is darker than most could imagine, but ignoring it is no longer an option. If you’re ready for an unfiltered look at the truth, from someone who has spent decades uncovering the facts, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. Join us as we uncover the hidden connections and discuss what can be done to fight back.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful interview, I sit down with investigative reporter and author Nick Bryant, the mind behind The Franklin Scandal. Together, we shed light on an issue that too many refuse to face—the hidden networks operating in plain sight. Nick shares shocking details about one of the most infamous cases in U.S. history, exposing connections that reached the highest levels of power.</p><p>We also dive into the disturbing truths behind high-profile cases, from the hidden ties in the Franklin case to the chilling revelations about high society figures like P Diddy. The conversation doesn’t stop there—we explore how deeply embedded these issues are within certain institutions and the ripple effects they create.</p><p>The reality is darker than most could imagine, but ignoring it is no longer an option. If you’re ready for an unfiltered look at the truth, from someone who has spent decades uncovering the facts, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. Join us as we uncover the hidden connections and discuss what can be done to fight back.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>5067</itunes:duration>
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      <title>End of an Era: Can the Mafia Survive the 21st Century?</title>
      <description>Is the Mafia Really Gone? Or Has It Just Changed?
For years, people have been asking the same question—Is the Mafia truly dead? Today, I’m breaking it all down. As one of the few remaining guys who lived through the golden era of organized crime, I’ve seen firsthand how the game has changed.
With modern technology, surveillance, and laws designed to take down entire organizations, can groups like the one I was once part of even survive? I talk about the impact of laws that changed everything, how I saw the writing on the wall, and why I stepped away before it was too late.
I also dive into what’s happening overseas—the struggles of the groups still operating in Italy and Australia and why they’re facing an uphill battle.
Is the old way truly over, or has it just evolved into something new? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:31:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Is the Mafia Really Gone? Or Has It Just Changed?
For years, people have been asking the same question—Is the Mafia truly dead? Today, I’m breaking it all down. As one of the few remaining guys who lived through the golden era of organized crime, I’ve seen firsthand how the game has changed.
With modern technology, surveillance, and laws designed to take down entire organizations, can groups like the one I was once part of even survive? I talk about the impact of laws that changed everything, how I saw the writing on the wall, and why I stepped away before it was too late.
I also dive into what’s happening overseas—the struggles of the groups still operating in Italy and Australia and why they’re facing an uphill battle.
Is the old way truly over, or has it just evolved into something new? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Is the Mafia Really Gone? Or Has It Just Changed?</p><p>For years, people have been asking the same question—Is the Mafia truly dead? Today, I’m breaking it all down. As one of the few remaining guys who lived through the golden era of organized crime, I’ve seen firsthand how the game has changed.</p><p>With modern technology, surveillance, and laws designed to take down entire organizations, can groups like the one I was once part of even survive? I talk about the impact of laws that changed everything, how I saw the writing on the wall, and why I stepped away before it was too late.</p><p>I also dive into what’s happening overseas—the struggles of the groups still operating in Italy and Australia and why they’re facing an uphill battle.</p><p>Is the old way truly over, or has it just evolved into something new? Let me know what you think in the comments.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1885</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Why MEN Are Weaker Than Ever… And How to Fix It | Bedros Keuilian</title>
      <description>In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur, fitness expert, and podcast host Bedros Keuilian to discuss some of the most important topics facing men today—masculinity, discipline, health, relationships, and success.
Bedros shares his incredible journey from escaping a communist country as a child to building a multi-million dollar empire. We talk about the lessons men aren’t being taught anymore, why strength, leadership, and responsibility are more important than ever, and how modern society is shaping (or weakening) the next generation.
This episode is packed with hard-hitting advice, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you level up your life in every way. Don’t miss it.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur, fitness expert, and podcast host Bedros Keuilian to discuss some of the most important topics facing men today—masculinity, discipline, health, relationships, and success.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur, fitness expert, and podcast host Bedros Keuilian to discuss some of the most important topics facing men today—masculinity, discipline, health, relationships, and success.
Bedros shares his incredible journey from escaping a communist country as a child to building a multi-million dollar empire. We talk about the lessons men aren’t being taught anymore, why strength, leadership, and responsibility are more important than ever, and how modern society is shaping (or weakening) the next generation.
This episode is packed with hard-hitting advice, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you level up your life in every way. Don’t miss it.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur, fitness expert, and podcast host Bedros Keuilian to discuss some of the most important topics facing men today—masculinity, discipline, health, relationships, and success.</p><p>Bedros shares his incredible journey from escaping a communist country as a child to building a multi-million dollar empire. We talk about the lessons men aren’t being taught anymore, why strength, leadership, and responsibility are more important than ever, and how modern society is shaping (or weakening) the next generation.</p><p>This episode is packed with hard-hitting advice, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you level up your life in every way. Don’t miss it.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4492</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Face to Face with the Prosecutor Who Came After Me | Rudy Giuliani</title>
      <description>For the first time ever, I sit down with the man who built the case against me—Rudy Giuliani. Back in the day, he was the prosecutor who used RICO laws to take down the Mafia, and I was one of his biggest targets. Now, after all these years, we come face to face to talk about how it all went down.
We get into the real story behind the mob takedown, what it was like on opposite sides, and how crime has evolved since then. Rudy shares insight into the cases you never heard about, the power players running things today, and whether the same tactics used against the Mafia could take down modern criminal enterprises.
It’s a conversation I never thought I’d have—don’t miss this one.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/37bbfb66-e4d4-11ef-a373-479d8aca5136/image/ab6b00fbca9821ef160f46ce62dc8643.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>For the first time ever, I sit down with the man who built the case against me—Rudy Giuliani. Back in the day, he was the prosecutor who used RICO laws to take down the Mafia, and I was one of his biggest targets.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>For the first time ever, I sit down with the man who built the case against me—Rudy Giuliani. Back in the day, he was the prosecutor who used RICO laws to take down the Mafia, and I was one of his biggest targets. Now, after all these years, we come face to face to talk about how it all went down.
We get into the real story behind the mob takedown, what it was like on opposite sides, and how crime has evolved since then. Rudy shares insight into the cases you never heard about, the power players running things today, and whether the same tactics used against the Mafia could take down modern criminal enterprises.
It’s a conversation I never thought I’d have—don’t miss this one.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For the first time ever, I sit down with the man who built the case against me—Rudy Giuliani. Back in the day, he was the prosecutor who used RICO laws to take down the Mafia, and I was one of his biggest targets. Now, after all these years, we come face to face to talk about how it all went down.</p><p>We get into the real story behind the mob takedown, what it was like on opposite sides, and how crime has evolved since then. Rudy shares insight into the cases you never heard about, the power players running things today, and whether the same tactics used against the Mafia could take down modern criminal enterprises.</p><p>It’s a conversation I never thought I’d have—don’t miss this one.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3392</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Chazz Palminteri Talks JFK Assassination, History of Bronx Tale and The Greatest One-Man Show Ever</title>
      <description>The Wise and the Wiseguy are back! In this long-awaited reunion, I sit down with my good friend Chazz Palminteri for a conversation you don’t want to miss. We kick things off with the shocking truth about the Kennedy situation—was it a setup? A cover-up? Or something even deeper? Chazz, who knew plenty of guys from back in the day, gives his take, and let’s just say… he doesn’t hold back. From there, we dive into his legendary one-man show, the story behind how it became a hit movie after Robert De Niro saw it. And now, for the first time ever, the one man show that started it all is available for everyone to see on Amazon Prime and Apple TV—soon to hit theaters. This is one you don’t want to miss. Watch now and let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>The Wise and the Wiseguy are back! In this long-awaited reunion, I sit down with my good friend Chazz Palminteri for a conversation you don’t want to miss.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Wise and the Wiseguy are back! In this long-awaited reunion, I sit down with my good friend Chazz Palminteri for a conversation you don’t want to miss. We kick things off with the shocking truth about the Kennedy situation—was it a setup? A cover-up? Or something even deeper? Chazz, who knew plenty of guys from back in the day, gives his take, and let’s just say… he doesn’t hold back. From there, we dive into his legendary one-man show, the story behind how it became a hit movie after Robert De Niro saw it. And now, for the first time ever, the one man show that started it all is available for everyone to see on Amazon Prime and Apple TV—soon to hit theaters. This is one you don’t want to miss. Watch now and let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Wise and the Wiseguy are back! In this long-awaited reunion, I sit down with my good friend Chazz Palminteri for a conversation you don’t want to miss. We kick things off with the shocking truth about the Kennedy situation—was it a setup? A cover-up? Or something even deeper? Chazz, who knew plenty of guys from back in the day, gives his take, and let’s just say… he doesn’t hold back. From there, we dive into his legendary one-man show, the story behind how it became a hit movie after Robert De Niro saw it. And now, for the first time ever, the one man show that started it all is available for everyone to see on Amazon Prime and Apple TV—soon to hit theaters. This is one you don’t want to miss. Watch now and let me know your thoughts in the comments!</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>3796</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Jillian Michaels EXPOSES the Lies About Nutrition, Ozempic, and Vaccines</title>
      <description>In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with world-renowned fitness coach and nutrition expert Jillian Michaels to expose some of the biggest health lies we’ve been fed for years. From toxic chemicals hidden in our food and water to the real dangers behind certain medical treatments, nothing is off-limits.
We break down the banned additives still allowed in the U.S., the weight loss fads no one is questioning, and the truth about vaccines—when they’re necessary and when they might do more harm than good. With so much misinformation out there, Jillian doesn’t hold back in calling out the industries controlling our health.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments—are we being misled?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with world-renowned fitness coach and nutrition expert Jillian Michaels to expose some of the biggest health lies we’ve been fed for years. From toxic chemicals hidden in our food and water to the real dangers behind certain medical treatments, nothing is off-limits.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with world-renowned fitness coach and nutrition expert Jillian Michaels to expose some of the biggest health lies we’ve been fed for years. From toxic chemicals hidden in our food and water to the real dangers behind certain medical treatments, nothing is off-limits.
We break down the banned additives still allowed in the U.S., the weight loss fads no one is questioning, and the truth about vaccines—when they’re necessary and when they might do more harm than good. With so much misinformation out there, Jillian doesn’t hold back in calling out the industries controlling our health.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments—are we being misled?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this explosive sit-down, I sit down with world-renowned fitness coach and nutrition expert Jillian Michaels to expose some of the biggest health lies we’ve been fed for years. From toxic chemicals hidden in our food and water to the real dangers behind certain medical treatments, nothing is off-limits.</p><p>We break down the banned additives still allowed in the U.S., the weight loss fads no one is questioning, and the truth about vaccines—when they’re necessary and when they might do more harm than good. With so much misinformation out there, Jillian doesn’t hold back in calling out the industries controlling our health.</p><p>Let me know your thoughts in the comments—are we being misled?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>6934</itunes:duration>
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      <title>LA Firefighter Breaks Silence on California’s Devastating Fires</title>
      <description>In this powerful video, I sit down with Albert Salerno, a seasoned Los Angeles firefighter, to uncover the shocking truths behind the devastating California fires. Albert shares his firsthand experiences and breaks down the critical failures that contributed to these disasters—from government mismanagement to questionable hiring practices that prioritize politics over public safety.
We dive into the challenges firefighters face on the front lines, the dangers of ineffective leadership, and the steps that could have been taken to prevent these tragedies. Albert also sheds light on the surprising moves by insurance companies pulling out of California just before disaster struck and what it means for homeowners and businesses.
This conversation is an eye-opener about the broader implications of political decisions infiltrating essential services and how they directly impact the lives of everyday Americans. Don’t miss this insider perspective from a California firefighter who’s seen it all.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful video, I sit down with Albert Salerno, a seasoned Los Angeles firefighter, to uncover the shocking truths behind the devastating California fires. Albert shares his firsthand experiences and breaks down the critical failures that contributed to these disasters—from government mismanagement to questionable hiring practices that prioritize politics over public safety.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this powerful video, I sit down with Albert Salerno, a seasoned Los Angeles firefighter, to uncover the shocking truths behind the devastating California fires. Albert shares his firsthand experiences and breaks down the critical failures that contributed to these disasters—from government mismanagement to questionable hiring practices that prioritize politics over public safety.
We dive into the challenges firefighters face on the front lines, the dangers of ineffective leadership, and the steps that could have been taken to prevent these tragedies. Albert also sheds light on the surprising moves by insurance companies pulling out of California just before disaster struck and what it means for homeowners and businesses.
This conversation is an eye-opener about the broader implications of political decisions infiltrating essential services and how they directly impact the lives of everyday Americans. Don’t miss this insider perspective from a California firefighter who’s seen it all.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful video, I sit down with Albert Salerno, a seasoned Los Angeles firefighter, to uncover the shocking truths behind the devastating California fires. Albert shares his firsthand experiences and breaks down the critical failures that contributed to these disasters—from government mismanagement to questionable hiring practices that prioritize politics over public safety.</p><p>We dive into the challenges firefighters face on the front lines, the dangers of ineffective leadership, and the steps that could have been taken to prevent these tragedies. Albert also sheds light on the surprising moves by insurance companies pulling out of California just before disaster struck and what it means for homeowners and businesses.</p><p>This conversation is an eye-opener about the broader implications of political decisions infiltrating essential services and how they directly impact the lives of everyday Americans. Don’t miss this insider perspective from a California firefighter who’s seen it all.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2855</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Connection Between Andrew Tate And January 6 | Lawyer's Perspective</title>
      <description>In this powerful sit-down, I talk with Joseph McBride, the attorney representing both the Tate brothers and individuals caught up in one of the most controversial legal battles in recent history. McBride exposes the double standards in the justice system, breaking down how those in power use the law to silence and punish people who don’t align with their agenda. From the way certain groups are let off the hook while others face extreme consequences, to how the Tate brothers’ case is a farce built on shaky evidence, this interview pulls back the curtain on the truth they don’t want you to hear. Watch before they try to shut this down.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2f54f004-e4c5-11ef-aa2b-c34147711f1b/image/21855a4c699bb2c9431b47f976664ba0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful sit-down, I talk with Joseph McBride, the attorney representing both the Tate brothers and individuals caught up in one of the most controversial legal battles in recent history.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this powerful sit-down, I talk with Joseph McBride, the attorney representing both the Tate brothers and individuals caught up in one of the most controversial legal battles in recent history. McBride exposes the double standards in the justice system, breaking down how those in power use the law to silence and punish people who don’t align with their agenda. From the way certain groups are let off the hook while others face extreme consequences, to how the Tate brothers’ case is a farce built on shaky evidence, this interview pulls back the curtain on the truth they don’t want you to hear. Watch before they try to shut this down.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful sit-down, I talk with Joseph McBride, the attorney representing both the Tate brothers and individuals caught up in one of the most controversial legal battles in recent history. McBride exposes the double standards in the justice system, breaking down how those in power use the law to silence and punish people who don’t align with their agenda. From the way certain groups are let off the hook while others face extreme consequences, to how the Tate brothers’ case is a farce built on shaky evidence, this interview pulls back the curtain on the truth they don’t want you to hear. Watch before they try to shut this down.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Hard Truth About America Today with Tomi Lahren</title>
      <description>In this powerful conversation, I sit down with the fearless and sharp Tomi Lahren, host of Fearless with Tomi Lahren. Together, we dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the USA today, including the failures of the current Biden administration, the ongoing border crisis, and what Trump must do differently to secure success in 2025.
Tomi doesn’t hold back as she shares her bold opinions on accountability, executive orders, presidential pardons, and the future of American politics. We also discuss what the next inauguration could mean for the direction of our country.
This unfiltered and eye-opening discussion is packed with insights on Trump, Biden, and the state of politics in the USA. Let me know your thoughts after watching—this is a conversation every American needs to engage in.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Michael and Tomi dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the USA today, including the failures of the current Biden administration, the ongoing border crisis, and what Trump must do differently to secure success in 2025.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this powerful conversation, I sit down with the fearless and sharp Tomi Lahren, host of Fearless with Tomi Lahren. Together, we dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the USA today, including the failures of the current Biden administration, the ongoing border crisis, and what Trump must do differently to secure success in 2025.
Tomi doesn’t hold back as she shares her bold opinions on accountability, executive orders, presidential pardons, and the future of American politics. We also discuss what the next inauguration could mean for the direction of our country.
This unfiltered and eye-opening discussion is packed with insights on Trump, Biden, and the state of politics in the USA. Let me know your thoughts after watching—this is a conversation every American needs to engage in.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful conversation, I sit down with the fearless and sharp Tomi Lahren, host of Fearless with Tomi Lahren. Together, we dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the USA today, including the failures of the current Biden administration, the ongoing border crisis, and what Trump must do differently to secure success in 2025.</p><p>Tomi doesn’t hold back as she shares her bold opinions on accountability, executive orders, presidential pardons, and the future of American politics. We also discuss what the next inauguration could mean for the direction of our country.</p><p>This unfiltered and eye-opening discussion is packed with insights on Trump, Biden, and the state of politics in the USA. Let me know your thoughts after watching—this is a conversation every American needs to engage in.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Mob Movie Breakdown: The Alto Knights &amp; A Bronx Tale One-Man Show</title>
      <description>In this video, I’m breaking down two exciting upcoming films that every fan of classic mob stories needs to know about. First up, a legendary one-man show finally hits the screen—Chazz Palminteri’s original A Bronx Tale. This is the live performance that started it all, and for the first time, it’s being released as a film on Amazon Prime. Having seen the show in person, I can tell you—it’s something special. Chazz brings every character to life like only he can, and I’ll be sharing my thoughts on why this version might just be the best way to experience the story.
Then, I take a deep dive into the trailer for The Alto Knights, the highly anticipated film starring Robert De Niro in a dual role. This movie tells the story of two of the most well-known figures in the underworld—Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. After watching the trailer, I’ll give my take on what to expect, the real-life history behind these men, and whether I think the film will do their story justice.
If you love classic mob tales, real-life history, and a little inside perspective—this is one you won’t want to miss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f0277d80-df37-11ef-a507-a76a3f4f54ae/image/a7a7c2059cc3c9567cc447f8488bf5fe.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this video, I’m breaking down two exciting upcoming films that every fan of classic mob stories needs to know about. First up, a legendary one-man show finally hits the screen—Chazz Palminteri’s original A Bronx Tale. Then, I take a deep dive into the trailer for The Alto Knights, the highly anticipated film starring Robert De Niro in a dual role.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this video, I’m breaking down two exciting upcoming films that every fan of classic mob stories needs to know about. First up, a legendary one-man show finally hits the screen—Chazz Palminteri’s original A Bronx Tale. This is the live performance that started it all, and for the first time, it’s being released as a film on Amazon Prime. Having seen the show in person, I can tell you—it’s something special. Chazz brings every character to life like only he can, and I’ll be sharing my thoughts on why this version might just be the best way to experience the story.
Then, I take a deep dive into the trailer for The Alto Knights, the highly anticipated film starring Robert De Niro in a dual role. This movie tells the story of two of the most well-known figures in the underworld—Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. After watching the trailer, I’ll give my take on what to expect, the real-life history behind these men, and whether I think the film will do their story justice.
If you love classic mob tales, real-life history, and a little inside perspective—this is one you won’t want to miss.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this video, I’m breaking down two exciting upcoming films that every fan of classic mob stories needs to know about. First up, a legendary one-man show finally hits the screen—Chazz Palminteri’s original A Bronx Tale. This is the live performance that started it all, and for the first time, it’s being released as a film on Amazon Prime. Having seen the show in person, I can tell you—it’s something special. Chazz brings every character to life like only he can, and I’ll be sharing my thoughts on why this version might just be the best way to experience the story.</p><p>Then, I take a deep dive into the trailer for The Alto Knights, the highly anticipated film starring Robert De Niro in a dual role. This movie tells the story of two of the most well-known figures in the underworld—Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. After watching the trailer, I’ll give my take on what to expect, the real-life history behind these men, and whether I think the film will do their story justice.</p><p>If you love classic mob tales, real-life history, and a little inside perspective—this is one you won’t want to miss.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1903</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Facts or Fraud? These Predictions for 2025 are Insane.</title>
      <description>Can people really predict the future? In this video, I dive into some recent buzzworthy claims from self-proclaimed prophets and unusual fortune-tellers. From a woman who uses asparagus to forecast events to Joshua Giles, a man who says he speaks directly to God, their predictions cover everything from political turmoil to personal tragedies. Some of these claims include predicting royal family deaths, wars, and even the president’s health.

I take a closer look at their methods, examine their track records, and ask the hard questions: Are these just lucky guesses, or is there something more going on? Join me as I explore the truth behind these so-called prophetic abilities and what they mean for our world today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Franzese</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Can people really predict the future? In this video, I dive into some recent buzzworthy claims from self-proclaimed prophets and unusual fortune-tellers.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Can people really predict the future? In this video, I dive into some recent buzzworthy claims from self-proclaimed prophets and unusual fortune-tellers. From a woman who uses asparagus to forecast events to Joshua Giles, a man who says he speaks directly to God, their predictions cover everything from political turmoil to personal tragedies. Some of these claims include predicting royal family deaths, wars, and even the president’s health.

I take a closer look at their methods, examine their track records, and ask the hard questions: Are these just lucky guesses, or is there something more going on? Join me as I explore the truth behind these so-called prophetic abilities and what they mean for our world today.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Can people really predict the future? In this video, I dive into some recent buzzworthy claims from self-proclaimed prophets and unusual fortune-tellers. From a woman who uses asparagus to forecast events to Joshua Giles, a man who says he speaks directly to God, their predictions cover everything from political turmoil to personal tragedies. Some of these claims include predicting royal family deaths, wars, and even the president’s health.</p><p><br></p><p>I take a closer look at their methods, examine their track records, and ask the hard questions: Are these just lucky guesses, or is there something more going on? Join me as I explore the truth behind these so-called prophetic abilities and what they mean for our world today.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2140</itunes:duration>
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