Sit Down with Michael Franzese
From a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family to a man transformed by faith, Michael Franzese shares his extraordinary journey like no one else can. In Sit Downs with Michael Franzese, Michael dives into raw, unfiltered stories from his life in the mob, his path to redemption, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, family, and overcoming life’s struggles. With gripping interviews and practical insights, this podcast will inspire, challenge, and entertain
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July 17, 2025 • 29 mins
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 docu...
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July 15, 2025 • 34 mins
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...
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July 10, 2025 • 72 mins
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 talki...
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July 8, 2025 • 39 mins
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.
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July 3, 2025 • 31 mins
“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...
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July 1, 2025 • 84 mins
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 j...
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June 26, 2025 • 23 mins
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 pas...
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June 24, 2025 • 36 mins
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 nobo...
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June 19, 2025 • 35 mins
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...
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June 17, 2025 • 57 mins
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 Cas...
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June 15, 2025 • 36 mins
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 rebuildin...
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June 13, 2025 • 36 mins
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 mu...
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June 11, 2025 • 100 mins
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...
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June 5, 2025 • 22 mins
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 c...
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June 3, 2025 • 73 mins
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… a...
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May 29, 2025 • 71 mins
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 w...
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May 27, 2025 • 15 mins
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 ...
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May 23, 2025 • 72 mins
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 floor...
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May 20, 2025 • 22 mins
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. An...
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May 15, 2025 • 12 mins
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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 gu...
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