Michael Franzese | Sammy the Bull | "I agree w/ them both!" | Mikey Scars | RJ Roger 

I commented on Franzese's last video that he should have you on as a guest, and he replied "That would be interesting." It would be highly viewed, and give you a ton of new subscribers.

Michael is very well read and genuine. Always enjoy hearing his stories. RJ is also a very good co host

Born on record !! Meaning "It's In me,Not On Me!" Coursing through my veins!. feel ya Mikey!!

I wait for this content every week, and I’m never disappointed! Thanks always Mikey and RJ

I said this before, this is best in class guys. Very rare to get such insight from a member. Most are associates who can discuss a crew, quickly run out of stories and then start attacking each other. Michael is a wealth of information and a gentleman. Very refreshing. This show and John Panissi's are both head and shoulders above the rest. When can I join his patreon to listen to Michael's stories??

He's laughing for the same reason I started laughing. Sammy could care less if people get hit. He's just trying to make himself look like the good guy, which is what he's always done. I believe I read somewhere joe massino said he wanted guys to make their sons because they'd be more trustworthy but also because he thought it would stop people from cooperating. That if a guy went into witness protection he could retaliate(implied or not) on the father or the son, whichever one he could still get to.

Imagine a moderated sit-down between Mikey, Sammy and Michael Franzese. That would be a legendary meeting

I can listen to Mikey talk all day. This show is incredible. RJ , as always great stuff. Have a great day guys

Is there a possible meeting between Michael Scars and Michael Franzee? That would be a good show!

I've been so looking forward to this ♥️♥️♥️

Same thing in Pittston. There was clubs everywhere. Serradifalco club, Raculmutto club, Montedoro club, and more. Miss the old days.

It's always great to hear Michael and RJ discuss these topics, but I could not stop laughing when RJ busted out the plate..God bless you and your families. Much love 🙏🏻✌️

Many would argue that the transition in Sicily -- between the violent frenzy of Riina, to the more business-oriented and "quiet approach" of Provenzano -- only made Cosa Nostra more dangerous than ever. They were no longer dealing with international endeavors (drug-trafficking), became able to focus more at-home, and because Provenzano wasn't greedy with the sharing of POWER -- not just funds -- the families across Sicily became happier than ever. Many would also argue, that with the smooth transition from Provenzano to the new boss -- Matteo Messina Denaro -- it only helped further emphasize the future of Cosa Nostra in Sicily... It will remain integral and part of Sicily -- for better or worse -- for as long as Sicily continues to exist... P.S. Some guys who escaped from Riina's wrath did make their way into the Gambinos, but they also made their way into a few of the other families too... Like the Bonannos. All and all, they were referred to "gli' scappati" aka "The escapees" in Italian lol

Another great show guys! I will say it again Michael your show is hands down my favorite show

I was pissed when valuetainemnt charged for that interview I never watched it just the free clips

Hey, Roger and Michael, I grew up in Chicago in an Italian American family. My parents were originally in New York after coming over, then came to Chicago. I still have relatives in New York and I have been going back-and-forth every two or three years when I was little through my teens, and still go in my adult life with my own family. Michael, I appreciate your honesty with a lot of subjects and also your discretion with others. For example, naming certain names at times. Just wanted to let you guys know that I enjoy the show.

I was also laughing with Michael when I heard “not so many bodies on the street” 🤣🤣🤣.

I've only just found Michael on these RU-vid mafia videos and already in my top 3 , very articulate and has a way of putting me in their shoes at the time, can only imagine the respect he had back in the day , thanks for bringing this Co tent RJ I've still got plenty to binge watch, I'm currently home from work with no work on so sat here bingeing this material 👏 Bravo guys

When AJ said "not so many bodies in the street" and you busted a gut I was reacting the same way. How many did Sammy whack?

Best content on the mafia so far. Not so much stories but he has time and doesn’t loose his cool and explains Cosa Nostra

Hands down the best show / tag team in this genre . I watch all the shows in this genre and the drama is ridiculous! You guy have the best in depth content. RJ, you’re a great host. And Michael you seem to be a a good guy who would be a great guy just too hang out with and talk with. I don’t care what you did in your past. We ALL have a past, and no one person is better than the other. Your kids say your a great dad, and too be honest thats how I personally judge a man..I look forward to more content. Thanks

I am assuming he is laughing because there may be less bodies, but there is still just as many headlines, and even more heat now than ever from law enforcement!!!

Hey Mike it was great to hear from you and RJ! The show was great! You really are very personable and in that way over time your channel will grow! I believe you were laughing because when asked you had many visions! Stay well!

Interesting point you’re making about family ties in LCN. Any thoughts on the Tocco’s from Detroit? They supposedly held a grip on their city with old school values like “only family”. 15:00

Could listen to Michael talk all day,seems very knowledgeable,I can see why he was well thought of back in the day.great talk guys 👌

Michael I love that comment I was born with two ears and one mouth and also how you were born on record and then you said in life people need a teacher well you are our teacher and you all the best keep it going

RJ keep the show exactly the way it is. It works. Great channel and content ☘️👍☘️

Mikey, Im going to quote you, you were talking about something and said people might say "Who is this guy" Who is this guy? This guy YOU is one of the most polished Mafioso in the history of the modern Mafia, Kind, compassionate, generous, respectful, and deadly what a combination.

I think Mikey Scars is laughing cause he knows Sammy is a sweetheart and would never hurt a fly. 👍😁

Another great show and a nice personal message from RJ at the end. I think it was the way RJ worded "Not so many bodies on the street" that made Michael burst out laughing. Whatever it was it was infectious because seeing Michael's reaction made me laugh ! 😂

You guys have great chemistry and I really appreciate and enjoy yalls work. Thank you for not entertaining the stupid RU-vid drama and keeping to Cosa Nostra and what you know from your life. God bless keep the great content coming.

Love the no nonsense explanations of getting "made" ! I think you really cleared that up for a lot of folks! Great content guys!!

Got to Sammy’s comment about the mafia not killing their own, but his willingness made a powerful man

Michael your laughing has me laughing 😂😂😂 ticked my chuckle muscles when you burst out laughing 😂😂😂😂😂

The Donnie Brasco situation is interesting in that no one seemed to check out his family background, I mean in the book I think he just says he was an orphan but if he was actually going to be proposed (which might be debatable), surely that would have come up. Then again the 70s/80s were much different than the 40s/50s. Excellent show fellas. Edit to Add: there is an interesting symposium of sorts of an academic woman from the Calabrian region giving a presentation on what they know (or think they know) about the N'Dranghetta and they spoke out the stages they use which includes a lot of inner family stuff like bringing kids in and assimilating in new countries and marrying into local families there and having their children brought into the life to try to keep things extremely tight. All of that sort of goes back to the old Monarchy days of Europe where the royal families all married cousins and what not who were royalty in other countries (I guess the thinking was it would keep their position stronger), whereas having family only these days theoretically might cut down on snitching. Then again in the 80s and 90s weren't bosses wanting to have sons straightened out so if the father was thinking about ratting then the son would potentially be in danger?

It was the pinky ring RJ. 😉

Mikey - you touched on it briefly, but I would love to hear more about how relations worked with Sicilian Cosa Nostra. According to Selwyn Raab, when the Commission was formed in 1931, a rule against double membership between the US and Sicily was brought in. And I think I read you saying there was a rule against double membership in an article a few years back. So when, as RJ mentioned, the guys came over from Sicily fleeing the war there in the 80s, and some joined up with you guys, were none of them made “on the other side”? You read even today that links between the Gambinos and the Sicilian Inzerillos are strong. And also, what about relations with the other Italian mafias - the Camorra and ‘Ndranghetta, from Naples and Calabria? Are they viewed the same was as Sicilian Cosa Nostra? Or does American Cosa Nostra consider the relations with the Sicilians as stronger? Thanks man 🙏

I think the show is great! I enjoy hearing Michael's stories and viewpoints. Keep it up can't wait until the next one!

For very few people or channel s do I comment or "like " Thier videos , it's not that I don't like them it's that I'm on to the next video . Without sounding very arrogant or cocky I just put a high value on my likes I give out . What you said to finish this vid is getting my " like " because for 1 I believe you , your genuine. And 2 , you really have grown as a human and a role model for well , inspiring humans. 3 the genuine friendship you and Micky share is honest and real that in its self is easy to watch . As a viewer I feel as if I am included/involved in your discussions together.. well done

Wow that's so interesting about your father with Lucky Luciano and Carlo Gambino Michael 😲...♥️

Great show. I think there have always been some members coming in without heritage. Given that American Cosa Nostra came out of the Sicilian Honored Society, only Sicilians could have heritage originally. So all the mainland Italians who joined did not have heritage originally. And the likes of Lucky Luciano, who was Sicilian, was not descended from people in the life. He even came up running with mainland Italians and Jews. Joe “The Boss” Masseria was Sicilian, but apparently not descended from the life. According to Mike Dash in his book The First Family, as early as the 1910s the Morello Family (formed by Mafioso from the Sicilian town of Corleone, later to become the Masseria/Luciano/Genovese Family) was recruiting members from outside Corleone, and even outside Sicily (Eugene Ubriaco, a Calabrian, was in a senior position by the time of the Mafia-Camorra War of 1914). So some outsiders were being brought in from the very beginning of the American Mafia.

I subscribed today. The laugh at Sammy did it. I feel like after watching a dozen episodes you can tell you too are genuine. Keep up the content and the success will come. I grew up outside of Pittsburgh and it always amazed me the guys that never went to work as I knew it. But theyled great lives and I spent my childhood I'm there houses. God Bless!

This is one of the best channels period. Nothing else to add.

You two keep raising the bar. Excellent content

Mr. Scars is very sharp. He definitely seems like the type that wld be at the top of the Pyramid. Great interview, well done.

Brilliant show with amazing points. Great points of views rj and Michael.

Classy as always guys! Best channel in the genre. Salud! 🥃

Great show you both have amazing chemistry. I would love to hear about some examples of people that got made while the books were closed. love from the UK.

Im Irish and we had loads of fights and crazy shit growing up but I cannot fathom the thrill of what it would have been like in 80s New York knowing you were basically untouchable. Going out with 20 guys, dating any girl you want, not afraid of shit. God damn

mikey was laughing at gravanos neck on him, mike sorry bro your glasses were giving off a crazy reflection cheers bro

Michael, I’m ready for your Patreon to be available! Great job on your shows!

Hey Michael, thank you so much for coming out and providing us with probably the best content out right now in terms of mob genre. I’m guessing youre a little too young but did you ever cross paths with Roy Demeo or any of his guys?

He laughed at the irony of Sammy Gravano saying the thing about no bodies in the street.

Hey Michael- was at Moravian visiting my dad, and went to your brothers grave, said a prayer. I took a picture. Sorry for your loss. Tommy Fraser

That was some great information on the mob from an insider that’s been in the life and experienced it since you were born Mikey! I believe this channel has the most accurate information on the mob along with MF’s channel and Sammy’s. The point you made about having family in the mob being linked to guys being made is very interesting. I always think the younger generation were more prone to becoming informants in the Mafia.

Being 'made"means who were born with the right characteristics for that life. You are observed from early childhood, they know who's right by the time the child is like 7 or 8 years old.

I can talk for the Chicago Outfit and it's dead, street gangs run the streets. When i go past in the old neighborhoods its depressing its like seeing ghosts of the past almost creepy.

I was 11 the year you were made Michael... Don't know why I felt the need to tell you that 😂😂😂😂♥️

Hello Guys I enjoy your content keep up the great stories

I've binged on so many of these mob documentaries , I think I should be straightened out ! RJ needs straightening out too , you've rubbed off on him Mikey . 😅🍺

You guys are so cool, good to see ya both laughing, always enjoy your content... it's fascinating to hear about the life 🧬 I hate being told No too😁

Mr. DiLeonardo is a class act through and through. Glad I found the channel.

I love the content. Congrats to you gentlemen I wish you two much success. I have a question. If mob hits are very serious and botching one can get you killed. How did the Chin not get killed after he botched the hit on Frank??

Great topic- In other words, membership is on a case by case basis and depends on the times, economics, philosophy of the boss, danger level in the street and on and on. Sounds similar to a Corp board room deciding if a company should expand, contract or stay stagnant and the decisive factors are both internal and external.

Miss you both!!!!!

Brilliant channel guys, keep putting the content out. Best wishes from Wales UK.

mike people talk about the difference between chin and gotti regarding there sons and the life, people forget chin did drag his sons in to the life didn't make them but they were involved in a big way and did he really need to use Andrew as a go between ,how did he think that was going to end,

He’s laughing bcs of who you referenced and it was Sammy leaving leaving the bodies,how hypocritical 😂

I love these talks gentlemen. Thanks for your time.

I think why Mike was laughing because he was in his head with some memories and I damn sure don't wanna the man to answer the question speficially, I'd never ask such a federal ish question.

Hello RJ and Michael hope you both are well. Great content as always. I have a pretty long question and asking for some possible clarity of timeline of events if both of you could possibly weigh in. Now in my understanding Giuessepe Morello was the first known Mafia member to emigrate to the U.S. through New Orleans in 1881 but was extradited back to Italy after killing some landowners. But then it says in 1892 Morello must have come back but this time to East Harlem and form "The Morello Gang" or truly the 1st family in La Cosa Nostra "The Genovese Family" So first question what happened between 1881 and 1892 in Morello's life and how was he allowed back to the U.S. Now fast forward a bit to Masseria/Maranzano times but before the Castellamarese War in 1931. Do we know of any input of who and whom were at certain Omerta ceremonies? Such as Luciano, Gambino, Genovese, Profaci, etc. Any input of any accounts of ceremonies you guys might know of would be interesting to hear. Be well gentlemen, really respect both of your inputs and thank you if you do respond back. Your friend, Neil

Sammy was the cause of most of those bodies

What a great show you guys have, very interesting material, can't wait to see the next episode, keep up the awesome work

Michael. What kind of wine are you drinking?

Hey guys great format , Michael I grew up on Bay 11st my whole life, saw u a thousand times in the nieghborhood, in Pastels, ect… I’m 61 so closer in age with what u say. God bless, n keep all of us entertained n full of the real knowledge

Michael you should tell the story of Joe Profaci and Regina Pacis and the missing jewels. Thanks!!

Do you think Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo was a better boss than Paul Castellano and how did they differ?

I think I know why Michael was laughing 😂 like that?

Thank you, RJ and Michael I recently bought a Cadillac car it's really beautiful I see you guys' like the Cadillac podcast thank you very much

Love Gary Jenkins

It makes more sense now! Old school was better!

RJ stop with the F word

Great interview!

Bodies still hit the street, it's just a bit quieter, if u dont make a rap song about it, or go outside with a cowboys plan you'll be gone, those who kill r killing alot more, it's not more r killing tho they are but those who stay alive get good at staying alive, n dumb people becoming desperate people is adding to the low hanging fruit it's not the of greatest times for most people not a politician or a corporate sociopath

Really enjoy the show guys keep up the good work

Mike who was the guy that dismissed you

Maybe better now from a safer standpoint but from outside looking in seems like the money is barely worth it now.

i laughed to right on que! 😂

Such a refreshing point of view and great insight. A great watch. Thank you both.

“they’re smart now, not so many bodies in the street” I think he’s laughing at the way Sammy said it. Obviously you don’t want bodies in the street, bad for business. It doesn’t mean they’re smart it’s common sense 😂

If you guys have your Patreon, can you drop the link in your videos? As I can’t find it by searching mikey scars or no excuses.

Chin Gigante wouldn't disrespect John Gotti in Person feelings aren't suppose to be in your decision making its called being pragmatic Sammy is about himself he just didnt wanna do time I feel Mikey was actually wronged Sammy was selfish

Great show RJ and Michael..great content!!

I think Michael laughed that sammy the victim would not wanna kill ppl when he did it all the time to take there businesses.

I would love to see a Netflix show starting with you RJ and Mikey recalling the John Gotti era

Will you ever have a guests on? Can you have Andy Ruggiano on with Mike

"Born on Record".....great title for Michael's biography. Authored by R.J.R. of coarse.

Sammy said that lmao

Love these interviews. Brilliant

Yall should tell more stories about different people and situations in the mob, especially tell stories of the old timers.