John Gotti's First Hit 

Fathers be good men so your sons can have a better life.

It's incredible how respectful and honest he is. Straight shooter, no bullsh*t. Amazing speaker. 💪

its embarrassing as a human the things we do to each other

I Turned My Life over to Jesus Last Night And I Watch this with Goosebumps... God Bless You Michael And Joseph McBratney

Well done Michael. Well spoken and great interviewer

Love your sitdowns. The stories have been fascinating. Sad and heartwarming in turns.

Great sit-down with Joseph McBratney and blessings on his forgiveness !!

Incredible Journey you have been on. I really enjoy your sit downs. God bless from the U.K.

Micheal awesome video God bless both of you........

I like this guy. Great interview Michael. Happy to hear his life turned out ok.

Many years ago in the early 70's I was in my early 20's and doing stupid things on the street. My uncle found out about it from friends of his. My family is from Garfield place so they knew all the players. He called for me and told me something I'll never forget. Remember, you live by the sword you die by the sword. I got out!

Legal or illegal you are a true business man... more power to you

That wall painting is fire 🔥

That's so awesome that he is helping others. He's doing more good than he knows. I'm 6 years sober off of heroin and meth and it was by far the best decision I have ever made and I pray for all those who are still in active addiction. God bless both of you guys and thanks for sharing your stories ✝️🙏

Great video, Michael. Best of continuing luck and blessings.

Truer words have never been spoken. Thank you Michael. Awesome interview

At 28:50 some interesting family stories - one tragic - from Michael and Joseph followed by some astounding details of Joseph's amazing work as an interventionist.

Loved that interview. Thank you!

Hi Michael, so blessed to have met you while in Pittsburgh. Great testimony and great evening. God bless you Michael. 🙏❤️🙏

I'm expecting my first bottle of wine today!❤

Hey Mr. Franzese! I'm not sure if you remember me, but I was the one who asked you (no disrespect intended) if you were okay to travel outside the US. Again, no disrespect intended and I definitely enjoy your videos. Your videos are another form of "Chicken soup for the soul." That's part of the reason I watch them because I love coming away with a good helping of your soup (and hopefully later, your wine). Anyway, I really loved what you are saying about forgiveness. What most people think about forgiving someone is that you have to like the person that you forgive. That is far from the truth. What it is (as I learned it from positive attitude tapes and seminars) is that you just let go. That's it. Let go. For some people, that's really hard to do. It was hard for me, but I did it and I still continue to do it. I'm a Junior/Senior high school teacher in Japan, married to a lovely (and sometimes somewhat stubborn lady, but I love her and tell her that everyday) Japanese lady with 3 great girls (all Japanese born). I teach them and my students this and that failure is (First Attempt In Learning). You have to make mistakes to be successful. Thank you very much for your videos and God continue to bless you and others like you. Manuel Valencia (Call me "Manny."

Great job Mike and Joe . Thank you very entertaining stuff

Exactly, Michael, it’s not just about mob stories. It’s about transforming power of the word of truth, the word of God. God bless you!

Amazing as always Mike mate xx

Forgiveness is powerful.

You always do the most interesting interviews Mike. This was another great sit down. Gof bless you and your family Mike.

❤❤ love and light. Great interview...

Great conversation about God and forgiveness!😀🙏

Keep them coming Michael.

I found your channel 2 months ago and love the content !

Great sit down!

Great interview. Pleasantly surprised.

Great interview 😎

Michael's daughter, trying to escape disciplining: "Dad, you're not in the Mafia anymore."' LOL! Being a parent is never easy!

Thank you 💛 for this excellent sit down with Joseph. Forgiveness is sometimes very difficult, but an absolute must for healing.

Another great sitdown. What a character.

Hey Micheal when will your book Mafia Democracy be available for sale again? Everywhere I check they seem to be sold out.

Got my first four bottles of your wine and it is excellent.

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing your amazing story and life! God Bless you and keep you

Jimmy McBratney junior is a class act and a pillar of the community. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.

Great interview well done...

This is such a beautiful story of forgiveness and redemption.

I asked my father if he knew John when he was in the Bronx in the 1960's. He said "I knew about the guy up there".

A Great Sit-down Interview like always Michael, to know how Joseph McBratney used a Tragic Event of his Dad's Loss and Put it into Good Use to help People Recover from Drugs!!!😀👏👏👏👍

Saw your wine in Mariano’s. Happy for you my friend.

Kidnapping and holding made guys for ransom sounds rather hazardous lol

Great sit-down. Wonderful guest. Inspiring content. God Bless 🙏❤️

Great video michael much love from houston texas

I really enjoyed this sitdown.

Bless you. ❤❤❤

Looking forward to seeing you in the uk

Great interview. I Seldom hear about the children victims

Forgiveness is a beautiful thing. What Joseph did by forgiving Gotti is what being a Christian is all about. It's living it not just talking.

Great interview.

Fantastic pod mike very wise words keep it up

At 1:01, that painting of the guy behind you with his head tilted, in the suit, I thought that was Gene Pontecorvo from the sopranos lol

Thank you Michael Franzese 😊❤🙏💝

Great video thank you

Uncle Michael, hope all is well and may Gods hand be on top of your wife children. I would always write to you during the hard Covid times with Unc Mike etc. I’m so happy and proud of you guys with the brand. I just saw your Armenian partner on our Armenian Chanel speaking about it and I got so excited and wanted to write to you personally. I will also do everything possible to market for you guys.

God bless you Michael, fellow Christian here from the UK. Currently in Poland until the weekend. If I may ask, if you didn’t join the mafia from a young age what field of work would you have gone for?

God bless you and your family Michael Franzese

A half Italian guy worked for the Water Department? I can’t believe it!

Sonny Grosso made the movie: The Seven Ups with this kidnapping story! A great movie made after The French Connection.

Malbec is what I’m having; Bogle ‘19…

Well done Gentlemen. The positivity element is next level Through those who’ve lived actual divisional existence’s. I’m hooked upon the Negativity in life & this interaction assist’s. This is the best existence thus far, & still all of mankind is living in limbo waiting upon our Nations leader’s to do as what’s necessary.

Thanks!

What song does Michael use in his intro? “I’m walking redemption”

Good video. I have one question: Is the wine you sell any good?

Pittsburgh loves and respects you, Michael 🙏

Love the backdrop Michael

I would say more so than him being willing to forgive, the fact he was honest enough to add that he knew he was doing it for himself and not John Gotti is an example of realness and that works for me !!

I’m from the Amazon Jungle and I couldn’t figure out how John Gotti had to do with the Gambino family. I’m still trying to figure that out. 😄

Good stuff

If he rode a greyhound bus from New York to California then his ankles swelled up. Ask him.

God is good Mike. Keep up the great work.

Thanks Mike. “I know him”👍🙏 Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Thanks Joe B. Joey football says I Love ya brother. 🙏

So sorry about the protests in the UK. I think your a good man I love what you do big fan.

I'm so sorry you lost your father Mr McBratney.

THIS WAS THE BEST INTERVIEW I HAVE EVER SEEN..GODS GRACE AND MERCY WAS IN BETWEEN THESE TWO...

This was a wonderful interview. It is amazing that he was able to forgive Gotti. Just one note, he never actually said he was a Christian. He said “I’m as spiritual as they come” and admitted that he experienced God moments through many events in his life, but he never actually said he was a follower of Yeshua.

I respect Michael because he is always honest about "the Life." No holes barred; it was what it was. He is also living his truth today with integrity. Meanwhile, I hope Mr. McBratney knows his father is watching over him in spirit, but the lesson of choices often has lifelong consequences. Godspeed to them.

The Chicago mob is where my family was.😢. I lost my dad because of Vegas.

Kidnapping and murdering Don Carlo Gambino's nephew... Not a 'healthy' decision.

Another beautiful interview...so sorry about your father prayers...actually prayers 4 everyone

Thank you Michael, you are awesome. I like that picture in the background , do you sell them ? Also I live in Alaska and I have 2 bottles of your wine I bought online. Do you think it will be distributed in Alaska stores ? God Bless you Michael ❤

AAAHHHHHH MAAZZIIINNGGGG sit down !!💯🤘🏼 GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU 🙏🏼☝🏼

Has Donald Aronow been talked about? Also ate some pizza from Slyces while vacationing at Indian Rocks Beach last week. Good stuff!

godbless you mike safe travels on your journeys

Mr. Franzese was in Pittsburgh?!? My hometown!?!?!? Aw man!

Hit me now. Just standing my ground and acting tough around the wise guys has it goin'

KEEP GOING MIKE

There you go. Truth from the inside.

How do I buy tickets in Ireland?

That was truly incredible

Really enjoyed this interview. Thank you. Forgiveness is the hardest thing, especially for those who truly do not know King Jesus. When you accept Him into your life and ask Him to forgive you of your sins, you are given the very nature of Christ in your spirit. It is now your new nature to practice forgiveness.

Incredible podcast, this is fascinating yet enlightening. Our stories and awakening may be different but the results are similar. Forgiveness is powerful

Awesome story 👍🏼🙏🏼

Michael can you do a video and explain why the 5 crime families were given the honor of the family names despite others coming before them? Why wasn't a family named for Lucky Luciano?

Dublin ireland thanks michael

All is blessed here.