How The Mafia Works | Insider Review

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[MinionofNobody]

My father was born in Chicago in 1930. His goal as a young man was to become a “mafioso”. Our family allegedly had a blood relative who was a made member of one of the Five Families. My father begged my grandfather to make an introduction but was refused. When I watch these videos, I often find myself wondering how our family history would have changed if my grandfather had been willing to make that introduction.

Absent the mob connection, my father remained a thug as a young man. He ultimately was convicted of multiple counts of armed robbery and was sentenced to serve three consecutive fifteen year to life sentences in prison. He told me he fully expected to die in prison. He met a jail house lawyer who introduced him to a little known provision of State law that made him eligible for parole after serving five years in prison. He was paroled after five and a half years and was never in trouble with the law again. He met my mom, got married, became an accountant, and had kids.

[majidahmadi]

Hi Michael, I am from Iran, Rasht, a big city north of Iran, I follow you all the time, I love you bro, how you talk and everything, you are a stand up guy, wish you well man

[harsshkulkarni]

I just love how Michael articulates everything in his video, literally everything.
Michael is the guy everybody needs in their personal/professional life, like a "Consigliere"

[colmanr]

Hello Michael, I watched 'Mafia States of America' a few months ago and I just wanted to thank you for a quote you said in the last episode that really resonated with me "You are in life who you are accountable too" - my parents passed away a few years ago and i'm not a religious person or believer so their absence left me feeling quite lost and my actions at times since have been quite out of character as my general attitude was well they are gone so who cares i'm not letting anyone down. I am a father to a young child and since I heard that quote I realised i'm accountable to her just as much as I was to my parents, it's given me a renewed perspective and purpose - thank you for the clarity.

[papillon]

I like Johnny he’s a real humble guy. You can tell he’s always been a good guy just ended up with the wrong people. Hope life treats him well. Everyone deserves forgiveness if they are willing to change.

[tedtates]

That was a great sit down Michael, really appreciate it.. Was a great episode to listen to as i went for a walk through the park with my dog.. Was the perfect length time to get a little bit of excercise in an get some fresh air in the lungs and try stay a bit healthier.. A lot of other content is either to long or too short for me to take a stroll without having to take my device out of my pocket every 10 minutes an look for something else to listen to... Cheers mate!! Take care!!

[lauraduffy]

So interesting to learn these finer points, and so respectfully shared. Love it, Michael!

[reaperrogue]

You're a true inspiration Michael, I do hope to see you in my hometown in Liverpool in August.

I like seeing your take on different views and opinions on what happened in that life.

[doncorleone]

He Michael, thanks for everything u do. I’m 16 and have learnt alot from your videos, I also am a person of faith and your “God blesses” are encouraging. Keep up the good work!

[janeentumbao]

The more I listen to you, the more I like and respect you.

When you said that if someone wanted to get made, go elsewhere-LOVED IT!!!

You just wanted to make big money and get your Dad out of prison. Not do harm to anyone. That's what real business people do. Make money!

And I'm glad that you're able to be so open and honest about everything.

[lexluthor]

God bless you. It all definitely went downhill with those big sentences. Like you once said, fear of people on the street transferred to fear of life behind bars. You don’t know me, but your words saved my life too and I just want to thank you for that, sir.

[yrsued]

The one rule he talked about messing around with Wires, Sisters, Daughters and Mothers applies in Corporate America too...

They just call it “engaged in conduct inconsistent with a non-financial company policy, ” In other words, NEVER put your pickle in someone else's sandwich at the company picnic...

[severanfenrir]

Michael!! Boom, I know I brought this up in your last video in enjoying your insights, stories, and even your prospective on things based off you life experiences; and this video did them all. Thanks for the great content.

[sv]

I really like the format and idea for this video. I hope you make more content like this. Excellent channel and I've been a subscriber for over a year now.

[garyoreilly]

Watching your followers grow by the week is brilliant and well deserved...on the Road to 1 million 👏🇮🇪

[blackie]

I would love to see Michael do a sit down with John Pennisi! I wanna see their perspectives from different eras of the mob

[machine_gun_jesus]

Just when I thought I couldn't learn any more about the life, this episode drops. Excellent!

[danielbradford]

Michael you are truly an inspiration!! I look up to you. I wasn't in the mafia but I was a real bad apple, alcoholic and heroin/meth addict who was pulling licks an scams non stop no matter who I harmed. Then I got into recovery an was baptized and saved by our lord christ and my life has completely turned around for the better. Just had 14 months clean!! Keep giving back my brother

[TommyTheBull]

This was a great comparison between two different families and eras in the mafia. I like how you illustrated the different between a rule and a policy. With the release of The Offer on Paramount+ can we expect you doing a review of it?

[seansvoice]

Mr. Franzese, your Sit Downs are addictive. I find myself wanting to help you get your production quality to the same level as the material and the man who delivers it.

I had a thought: I am amazed that some wise guy never set up a staff leasing deal for the families. That way everybody has a 401k and a dental plan. :)