Former Aryan Brotherhood Leader Incarcerated for 45 Years | Sitdown with Michael Thompson 

Man, I remember watching a documentary on this guy 20 years ago. Amazing he's still alive and out of prison.

It always amazes me how some ex convicts leave prison more educated than college graduates.

I am a coloured person and I saw the title of this video. I had zero expectations. My god its opened my eyes. 30 years in the hole and this guy Micheal has me very emotional man. Unbelievable fortitude and his eloquence and wisdom. I am blown away. Unbelievable work here Mr Franzese.... Please continue with the good work you are doing via media.

This is probably the best podcast I’ve ever seen, Michael Thompson is a success story as you are as well,Mike! I was overwhelmed with emotion! Brought tears to my eyes. Continued success I hope for you and Mr. Thompson as well.

Respect... I'm black and you brothers spoke truth... Love is a real issue in society today...Thanks for the message keep doing it.

Been a correctional officer in a states max custody facility since I was 19, now 48 years old. This is one of the most eye opening interviews I've ever watched. Obviously I have different views and opinions but I was absolutely glued to every word. Great interview.

ABSOLUTELT BRILLIANT INTERVIEW! I have always enjoyed watching and listening to Mr. Thompson, his message is incredible and life changing. God bless the both of you and may you both do extremely well in your lives today and years to come.

You want fairness from law enforcement,what fairness do criminals show toward the citizens they harm

I remember seeing him on a National Geographic episode years ago after leaving the AB. I’m so happy to see he’s out & doing good things with his life. Congratulations Michael Thompson !

It’s incredible how Intelligent both Micheals are and can hold a conversation without profanity or argumentative attitudes

Mike, as you stated "alot of those in prison shouldn't be there," I see a tremendous amount of those in our mist who should be there immediately!! This interview is extremely informative. Congratulations to you both for your incredible success! Bless you 🙏

Michael is doing the lord’s work. Never stop talking 🏆

What an A+ interview Michael 👏 🙌. Thank you very much for introducing us to Michael Thompson. Keeping you both and Your families in my prayers.

Wow, what a great sit-down. Two seasoned men that tell it like it is talking about the double standards within our justice system.. Great conversation Michael. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

I'm a retired law enforcement officer and I couldn't agree more with the both of you. Excellent interview.

#1 takeaway: be very careful how you treat people. These are two very dangerous men that seem unimposing.

Nothing but huge respect & admiration for Mr Thompson. How anyone can go through what he has & come out the way he has is remarkable.

Epic interview! The level of intellect shared between these two men is simply amazing. What a treat! Thanks to you both !

This was a really great interview. I appreciate you sharing it with us!

Michael, thank you for sharing this absolutely amazing conversation!

I've seen interviews with Mike Thompson, and I'm always captivated by his life experience and how he carries himself. Mike is the kind of guy that embodies the Marine Corps motto.... No better friend, No worse enemy.! Great interview Michael..! 👍🏻

NAILED it. Nobody cares about anything in this world unless it directly has an effect on them personally.

I just started following this channel. I’m only a few episodes in. I just want to say, I love the content. I love the channel so far. Really really enjoy getting an inside view of things we don’t normally get an inside view of. Thanks for the great entertainment!

THE BEST INTERVIEW I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR, GOD BLESS BOTH YOU MEN!!

I remember watching a documentary about the A.B. years ago that featured Michael and he seemed like a very intelligent eloquent guy and seeing him free now after 45 years and sitting down with a guy like Michael Franzese and both being able to give their unique perspective on life I think is fascinating.

Wow , great interview! I cannot even put into words how much this man has impressed me. Over 30 years in the hole and he made it out so well-spoken, so reflective, open and intelligent. Incredible individual!

As a career Corrections Chaplain having ministered in Federal, State & County facilities, I appreciated your comments on faith while incarcerated. This is the key to reducing recidivism.

Crazy how a guy who literally had to teach himself to read and write in prison is 100 times more intelligent and well-spoken than the current generation

One of the best conversations I have heard between to Ex-Criminals. God bless you both. You guys should do future pad casts. You compliment one another engaging in good conversation.

Are kidding me?! How come I’m just finding this channel now?! RU-vid pisses me off. Thank you for making this channel Michael, and Michael Thompson, congratulations on getting out, I watched your documentary a long long time ago. This is so incredible how you two men are sitting down one on one. Hope both of you had a great and stress free Christmas. So glad I found this channel.

So glad i found this channel! What an amazing interview 💞 I hope the future is nothing but Beautiful for this man 💞

Two GREAT men, we love ya both, your doing your viewers a great service in relating your experiences to others.

Mike, this is in my opinion the best sit down I've watched!

This was an incredible interview. We need to share Michael's content as much as possible. There are a multitude of people that interviews like this one can reach.

Real recognize Real...i was feeling it every second and the Respekt each other had in this conversation was very ,very impressive !

What a great conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

One thing they both mentioned in this sit down… to be a man, is not masculine toxicity… to be a man, is to be masculine, and as such the world is a better place. We are the warriors, and protectors of our families and society.

Great interview! I can’t imagine spending 45 years in prison being innocent and coming out this well spoken and positive

Great podcast and guest. Absolutely loved it. Some great life experiences from both men. Captivating and very influential to all men. Keep up the purposeful work both of you. The world is a better place to have men as yourselves helping others manoeuvre through lifes trials & tribulations. 👏 Thank you both so much 🙏

Truly amazing discussion! Thank you and bless you both

At 70 years old this blew me away, when I thought I knew quite a bit from my life experience, BAM along comes a coversation that kept me enthrawled

I heard about him some years back and found him to be a very interesting soul. It’s amazing the life he has lead and come through it as the man he is today. Thanks for having this sit down Michael and I know you will be praying for him as I will be

Great interview.A wealth of knowledge between you both Much love and respect from Ireland.God bles.

Thank you for sharing your experience and others. Respect, I have a lot of respect for you and others you interview.

I’ve known about Michael Thompson for years because of a documentary on tv. He is very intelligent and soft spoken. Awesome interview Michael!! Merry Christmas!!😎🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

Beautifully done as an American. I’m very proud of Michael Thompson, and how far he has come, in his wild journey

Both Michaels are incredible men. I would be honored to meet them both. Incredible interview. Thanks. God bless.

Greatest interview I’ve ever seen! God Bless You Both.

He is so articulate and well spoken. Very interesting guy

One of the most amazing individuals I've ever listened to. Such erudition and intelligence from a guy incarcerated for 45 years, 30 in solitary!! Truly incredible.

This is a great sit down, truth goes a long way!! I thank these guys! I hope a lot of people can see and listen to this sit down!! They could learn a lot!!!! All my best to You both with Love!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

I remember Mike Thompson from many prison documentaries 25 years ago! For some reason I always liked him. I definitely will tune in to his new podcast. This was one of the best sit downs you have done. I hope he will be on your show again for a follow up. Thank you! Chicago Fan

Two awesome dudes with a wealth of life experience talking truth and plain common sense. Superb sitdown.

This was an amazing interview, totally impressed by both of you ,we grew up in all different ways ,I more to say but keep doing you

Thank you Gentlemen, very fascinating interview❤❤

This guy is as tough as they come, and at the same time a very intellectual person.

Was a pleasant surprise to see this guest. Read a lot about him online. Nice to hear him speak and answer questions in person.

One of the most interesting conversations I’ve ever heard. You both explain Constitutional rights extremely well. Thanks for your perspectives.

God bless you Michael for the work you do. I was a firefighter in a large Metropolitan City for over 30 years. I have seen my share of violence, death and destruction , most of it at the hand of man. When friends ask about the "worst thing or things I've ever seen" I think about the things that one person or persons did to another. When you do this type of job for this long you get very familiar with who the bad players are in the area you work. The gang members. The drug dealers. The street people And yes even a few of the mobsters/ gangsters. You may recognize certain tradecraft or handiwork and no who was probably responsible. I've seen a lot of these same people ultimately become the victim as well. I have however you seen a few, albeit very few change their ways and their lives dramatically. For most of these people, like you and your guest today it was an inner reflection of themselves that they were forced to make while incarcerated. It's amazing because of the thousands of individuals who get incarcerated very few make the change. It's even more exceptional when you consider the fact that like you and what your guests talked about today our prison systems are not designed to offer any type of Rehabilitation. They actually do the opposite. It's like grad school for criminals. I've talked to many of these people who would approach me and my crew on the street and say something like "you probably don't remember or recognize me but you saved my life when I was... shot" or "stabbed" or "O.D.'ed" or whatever. They would say thank you for not giving up on me and letting me die. Some of them even admitted to being the one who was responsible for a stabbing or shooting or bludgeoning someone to a bloody pulp. But the point is is I believe inside of every human is the ability to change their course in life and if a few can do so without any help from the system imagine how many could actually be rehabilitated with a little effort. And like you guys said how the politicians really don't care, that's definitely the problem. How can we expect people to care about themselves if they don't see that anybody else does. With the exception of some severely mentally Disturbed individuals I believe most people would rather live a good life than an evil one but when their choices are limited they will do what they have to to survive especially in a hostile environment. Most street cops that I worked side by side with seem to be too jaded and burnt out to be the one to assist these people in finding a better way but it seems as though the few that have reformed themselves Reach Out to the firefighters and paramedics when they run into us because they tell us it was something that we said or just a single moment of compassion that we may have shown for them while doing our jobs that is the reason why they feel compelled to approach us and tell us their story. And they are almost always right, that we don't remember or recognize them because after so many years all the names and faces just become a blur but I do have some small sense of satisfaction when somebody approaches me and my crew to thank us for what we did, Once Upon a Time somewhere in the street, the ghetto, the projects or wherever that that little bit of humanity that we showed them somehow affected their life in a positive way. If the penal system and the courts would show a little Humanity as well I would think it would go a long way toward not only bettering individual lives but reducing a lot of criminal behavior in the future. The fact is is that most of these criminals will be in and out of the system multiple times before they do something so hideous or violent that they're finally put away for life. I believe a lot of that can be avoided and a lot of lives could not only be changed but also we would see a reduction in the numbers of victims as well. Sorry about the long-winded comment, I wouldn't have been able to do this without the dictation feature on my phone as it would have taken me a few hours to type all this but just wanted to tell you that I believe in your message and I believe that you are making a difference. God bless you and your family and please continue doing what you do. And of course may you have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year

WOW! Michael I am speechless This sit-down could have gone on for hours. Thank you so much for this. God Bless and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

Amazing interview and it is great that both men are using their experience for good! God Bless!

Very powerful words by both of you! I can see many truths in what was spoken! Very good interview!

This guy has to write a book! I too remember seeing him in a prison documentary. I'm glad he's out and about now. He's well spoken and you should have him back on for a part 2 sit down!..

Just want to say I think it's awesome you comment back and interact with fans. It's an honor and an absolute privilege to be able to talk to someone who's such a legend. Thank you for the knowledge and great videos you give us.

Great Interview! Praying for you!

Facinating man. He is an example of the best that can come from incarceration. He is wise, practical, and has fully come to terms with the mistakes he made and the life he used to live. That takes immense introspection, and an ability to conquer one's own inner ego. A very eye opening interview.

I remember seeing this guy in a documentary when I was a kid. I thought he was a captivating story teller with a lot to offer the world, but I was worried as had just left his gang to pursue what he believed was right and I was always pretty sure the former gang would end up killing him. I’m glad to see he’s alive and free and set on putting out good messages 🙌🏻

Two male elders just oozing wisdom gained through experience, facing adversity and having the courage to change. I was totally captivated from start to finish, I just wish it was a bit longer. I don't often re-watch videos but I will with this one. God bless these men.

Amazing interview. Well done Michael great job!

I’m a black man but really enjoyed this interview and hope this interview help on topics that needs to be addressed in society and I hope this man can reach others that really need it fr.

Great Sit Down! You should definitely do a Part 2. I worked for 13 years as a State Corrections Officer, so I can relate to the stories of both Michaels.

Great interview! These guys nail it! I know exactly how these guys feel regarding the system! Thank you!

Love the conversations ❤❤❤❤ keep it up 😊

45 years for tipping off the dad a kidnapping plot was in motion is a hero! You two are absolutely correct about most prosecutors when it comes to individuals who are innocent.

Wow...absolutely enjoyed listening to this interview....both of you guys sending much needed messages out to a society in desperate need of REAL men and defenders of women ,children and those not able to defend themselves, whether physically or verbally. Grateful that I am able to watch and listen to you and your guests. Keep up the amazing work!

Great show Mike, and hats off to Mr. Thompson and his message. Awesome ! God 🙏 Bless.

Great Interview! I remember seeing Michael Thompson on the Nat Geo channel! Was impressed then and more impressed now. Very well spoken.

This was fantastic, full respect to Michael for being so well versed after such a long time behind bars!

What a fascinating sit down!! I recognize MT from a documentary as others have said.Obviously I don’t know him,but to spend 30 years in the hole,solitary,SHU etc and apparently have all your faculties and be well spoken is quite a massive feat.

Wowsa! Wonderful message and interview. Our world needs more Leo's like these two men!❤

What a fascinating interview 👍 It blew my mind Thank you both

This was one of the most interesting, engaging sit downs I have watched. Absolutely loved it. Great, intelligent conversation. Thank you for sharing

This is definitely one of the most interesting sit downs you had. Thank you for what you're doing! Good luck to you and your family!

Good to see Michael open up and actually tell you a thing or two.

What an intelligent conversation, I enjoyed listening to this.

Giving the backgrounds of these two individuals, this was one of the most fascinating podcasts ever. Makes it more interesting after seeing many documentaries with both of them years ago.

You're both well spoken and articulate gentlemen, there is alot of real world wisdom in both of you. Keep these sit downs coming Michael, and thank you.

You are both Amazingly Resilient Men. May GOD Bless you both.

Amazing podcast, great guests, keep up the great content ❤❤

Powerful interview, thank you Michael.

One of the most well spoken interviews I have ever watched on any channel. The level of intelligence shown here I believe is a perfect representation of the ability to learn and use the knowledge that he was given the opportunity to acquire while serving time in prison. A very well representative of how people who do serve time are not just mere images or reflections of a single choice made in their life that landed them in prison. Thank you for the content and the message that both of you shared not only in this interview but throughout the platforms that you have made through your life experiences.

Thank You Mike...Keepin' em just!!

I remember this guy. They did an interview in prison but I thought he had life without parole? Can’t believe he’s out but good to hear his story.

I have done a quarter of his time! He helped me learn in jail watching a documentary in prison! Learning everyday! Thank you for that!

Man Michael I don’t know why I’m just now finding this amazing interview!!

Great conversation! 👍🏻

Michael these sit down interviews are among the very best out there. You get to interview some of the most controversial people and I suspect would not grant such unrestricted access to more “mainstream” media personalities. Well done sir. You get to shed some light onto the darker sides of life and your production values are extremely high. I look forward to seeing many more for years to come. Thank you sir.

If only more content like this would go viral... Maybe the world would be a better place.

Truly amazing interview. 30 years in the hole is insane. I have nothing but respect for both Mikes....