Sit Down with Michael Franzese

Michael Franzese
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From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain

  1. 9 HRS AGO

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

    🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 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 Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Ex Mobster Breaks Down the World’s Most Powerful Gangsters and Racketeers

    🟠 Protect your identity NOW! Get an exclusive NordProtect discount at https://nordprotect.com/michaelfranzese. It’s risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. 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​ 🍷 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/ 🔥 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

    38 min

  3. FEB 13

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

    🍷 Get Your Valentine's Day Bundle Here!: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 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/ 🔥 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 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 Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  4. FEB 10

    Is Red Light Therapy the Future of Health?

    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 & 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? 🤝 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

    1h 51m

  5. FEB 5

    The Latest Epstein Files Just Dropped: This is Beyond Disturbing

    🔵 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 🍷 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/ 🔥 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 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 Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  6. FEB 3

    Boss of Hells Angels: George Christie REVEALS All

    🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 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 & Jurors 00:16:30 DA Bradbury vs Feds 00:18:39 Ridiculous RICO Sentences 00:19:29 Is the Life Underground Now? 00:21:03 750 Made Guys, 1400 Feds 00:21:35 Loved or Feared Debate 00:22:51 Living in Informant Paranoia 00:23:21 Strength of Hells Angels Today 00:24:19 Life Sentences and Turncoats 00:25:06 Why Informants Are Essential 00:25:43 Is This Entrapment? 00:28:34 Juries Seeing Through Witnesses 00:32:22 Kosher Kitchen & Gambinos 00:33:58 From Good Prisons to Bad 00:34:49 Worst Time in El Reno 00:35:23 Guard Almost Lets Him Out 00:37:00 A Man’s Word Meant Everything 00:38:41 Respect Lost in New Era 00:50:29 Why We Survived This Life 1:17:01 Michael on Heaven, Hell, and Eternity Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 27m

  7. JAN 30

    Ex Mob Boss Cooks Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo (How to Impress Your Girl)

    🍷 Get Your Valentine's Day Bundle Here!: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ 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 Backbone Media Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  8. JAN 28

    Nick Fuentes, Clavicular, Andrew Tate, and Sneako Walk Into the DJ Booth…

    🍷 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain

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  • Creator
    Michael Franzese
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
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    © 2025 Michael Franzese. All Rights Reserved. "Sit Down with Michael Franzese".
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