Sit Down with Michael Franzese
Michael Franzese, a former high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family, shares raw and unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his transformation through faith, and his path to redemption. Through gripping interviews and practical insights, he explores themes of faith, family, and overcoming life's struggles. The podcast aims to inspire, challenge, and entertain listeners with lessons learned from his extraordinary journey.
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George Soros: Everyone Knows The Name — Nobody Knows What He’s Done
I’ve spent my life around people who knew how to make money when everything fell apart. So when I started looking into George Soros, I recognized something. One currency collapses and he walks away richer. A nation’s economy breaks and his name turns up again. Then again. And again. At some point you stop calling it luck and start asking if it’s a pattern. In this one I walk through the crises — t
This Podcast Made Me Feel Like I Was Back In The Mob
I just landed and walked straight into this one — sat down with the Hot Cakes and Hot Takes guys and we went deep. I tell the story of the day I visited my father in Leavenworth and the one question he asked me before I got made, the answer that changed my life. I explain what the oath actually is, because people get it wrong. And I get into something most people have never heard: back in 1982, I
Sean Hannity vs. Michael Franzese: He Wouldn't Let It Go
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From JFK to the iPhone: 75 Years Through the Eyes of a Former Mob Boss
I was born in 1951. I was made in 1975. And on May 27th, I’ll be 75 years old. Three quarters of a century on this planet. I lay in bed the other night and I started thinking about everything I’ve lived through — every president, every war, every cultural shift, every mob story I was in the middle of. So I sat down and I wrote it all down decade by decade. JFK’s assassination. Vietnam. Joe Colombo
Former Mob Boss and a Colombo Soldier: Expose the Truth Behind the Last Mob War
I sat down with Greg Scarpa Jr. last week, and he told me a story I almost couldn’t believe. Now I’m sitting down with a second man who lived it from the other side, and he’s corroborating every word. Frankie Steele was a Colombo associate during the Persico-Orena War. He was 21 years old in the safe houses, in the wired cars, in the murder trials that put him away for over a decade. He’ll tell yo
He Was Cellmates With The 9/11 Mastermind — And Tried Warning The FBI About It
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Greg Scarpa Jr. and I got made the same night — Halloween 1975. I hadn’t seen him in 45 years. Now he’s out, and he’s telling me a story I almost couldn’t believe
The Ultimate Mafia Dream Team — Picked by a Former Mob Boss
I lived that life for over 20 years. I was a Capo Regime in the Colombo family. So when people kept asking me — Michael, if you could build your dream mafia crew from movie characters, who’d be on it? — I figured we’d have some fun with it. Think of it like fantasy football for the mob. In this one, I draft my perfect crew: the boss, the underboss, the consigliere, the capo, the enforcer, the sold
Which Hollywood Mob Actors Could’ve Been Real Gangsters? Ex-Capo Decides
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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
Russell Brand REVEALS Powerful People, Dark Cabals, and Hollywood Lies
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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
Why Does America Give Israel $3.8 Billion? A Former Mob Boss Explains the Deal
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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 a
Former Mob Boss Debunks the WHCD Shooting Conspiracies — And Calls Out the Real Problem
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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 hap
What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Cancer — A Survivor Breaks It Down
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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
Tommy Robinson: The Islamic Invasion Destroyed Britain — America Is Next
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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.
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The Greatest Sopranos Characters Of All Time Ranked by a Real Former Mobster
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
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Iran War — And What Happens If Trump Loses
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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 16,0
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
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Machiavelli — This Is What Real Power Looks Like
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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
The Time a Jewish Scam Almost Took Down the Italian Mob
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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 t
Former Mob Boss Gives His Verdict on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
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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,
They’re Planning A Fake Alien Invasion - UFO Expert EXPOSES The Truth
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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’
Mexican Presidential Insider Reveals How Cartels Really Run the Country
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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 k
Ex-Mob Boss & Ex-CIA Agent: Iran, Israel, and Epstein Are All Connected
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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,
Ex-Mob Boss cooks chicken Parmesan (Secret Franzese Family recipe)
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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
Anabel Hernández: The Woman the Cartels & 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
John Gotti: The Reason We Still Talk About the Mob
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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 “celebri
Former Mob Boss Sits Down with the Narcos Agents Who Took Down Pablo Escobar
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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 Peñ
Iran: It’s Not Over Yet – Insider Warns What Comes Next
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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 mis
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
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.
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Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the El Mencho Mexican Cartel War
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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
The Epstein Files Keep Getting Worse: WHO Is Protecting Them?
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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 prosecution
Ex Mobster Breaks Down the World’s Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers
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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 t
How to Be a Real Man’s Man: Former Mob Boss on the Lost Art of Being a Gentleman
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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 twic
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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 d
The Latest Epstein Files Just Dropped: This is Beyond Disturbing
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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.
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Boss of Hells Angels: George Christie REVEALS All
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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,
Ex Mob Boss Cooks Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo (How to Impress Your Girl)
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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, wh
Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Andrew Tate, and Sneako Walk Into the DJ Booth…
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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
Ex-Mob Boss Reacts to Jubilee ‘Surrounded’ (Michael vs 20 Cops)
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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.
The Biggest Mafia War You’ve Never Heard Of
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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 ther
Top 10 Worst Moves the Mafia Ever Made
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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 f
Ranking the Most Powerful Underbosses in Mafia History
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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
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down the Maduro Capture
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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.
Former Mobster Breaks Down Minnesota Somali Scam
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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
Top 20 Mamalukes of the Year (2025 Dumbest People)
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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 the
WTH Happened in 2025? Former Mob Boss Recaps the Years Biggest Stories
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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,
Why Are People Offended by Christmas?
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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 o
I Was There When the Castellano Hit Shook the Mafia – 40 Years Later
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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
Ranking The Dumbest Purchases Gen Z and Millennials Make (Ultimate Tier List)
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”
How Did Mobsters Celebrate Christmas? | Former Mobster REVEALS
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 Ev
Candace Owens Has a Hit on Her and Her Husband Is Silent? | Former Mob Boss Reacts
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 ha
My Wife Finally REVEALS The Truth About Living With A Former Mobster (Thanksgiving Special)
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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
Ex-CIA Agent EXPOSES Epstein, Charlie Kirk, and Mossad’s Influence Over America
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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 Isr
The Top 10 Most Shocking Mafia Hits (From A Former Mafia Boss)
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
Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Mafia Style Pasta Pomodoro (Old Family Recipe)
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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 de
The MLB Gambling Scandal Is Just Beginning — Here’s Why
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 acc
Former Mob Boss Interviews Pastor Greg Laurie: The Man Who Saved My Life
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
Mafia vs. Mamdani: How Would the Mob Handle a Socialist Mayor?
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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Ex-Mob Boss Cooks Real Italian Meatballs (Grandmother's Secret Recipe Finally Revealed)
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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 th
Is Joe Rogan Converting to Christianity? Ex-Mobster Weighs In
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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, includi
I Waited 50 Years to Tell You What Happened on Halloween 1975
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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
The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name
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
Deep Dive Into The Epstein Crime Scene Mystery
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
Day In The Life Of A Real Mobster
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 up
Eric Trump and Michael Franzese: When The Government Attacks Your Family (Exclusive Sitdown)
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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 s
Ex-Mob Boss REVEALS The Top 10 Mob Money Scams
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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
Is Tulsa King My New Favorite Show? Former Capo’s Season 3 Review
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 dec
Ex-Mobster REVEALS the 15 Deadliest Killers in Organized Crime
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 t
How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime
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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
Ex Mob Boss Reveals How He Handled Extreme Stress In The Mafia
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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 coun
America’s Human Trafficking Crisis EXPOSED by Former Mobster
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.
Former Mobster REVEALS Why Mass Deportation Will Destroy America
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 milita
Did Israel Silence Charlie Kirk? EXPOSING the Truth Behind The Utah Attack
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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
EXPOSED: School Board Destroys Principal Who Actually Cared About Kids
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 l
Greatest Mob Actors Of All Time Ranked by Ex-Mobster
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 wh
UK Journalist EXPOSES The Islamic Takeover of Britain
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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 di
My Daughters CONFRONTED Me About Being a Mobster Dad
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 li
Face to Face with a Former Chinatown Gangster Turned NYPD Detective
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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,
Shohei Ohtani’s Bookmaker REVEALS The $40 Million Gambling Scandal
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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 thing
Former Mob Boss Breaks Down Trump's Godfather Strategy
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 o
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