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What Mob Life is REALLY Like - Michael Franzese | Real Talk With Zuby Ep. 312
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Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Michael joins Zuby to discuss his childhood and upbringing, his experience being a ‘made man’ in the mob, and how he evaded the law for so long. Michael also shares the challenges and triumphs of his marriage throughout his ongoing trial, how he endured 2+ years in solitary confinement, his renewed Christian faith, and the masculinity crisis.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(05:02) “Ground News”
(06:07) How Michael’s family got into the mob
(10:00) Michael’s childhood experience
(15:57) Being ‘made’
(20:30) Evading the law
(32:41) Michael’s marriage during trial
(35:04) 2+ years in solitary confinement
(36:23) Michael’s relationship with faith & family
(46:37) Sonny Franzese’s regrets and legacy
(50:36) Michael’s Christianity
(52:25) The crisis of masculinity
(01:05:20) Outro
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