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Sit Down with Michael Franzese

Michael Franzese
Jeffrey Epstein
Mafia
Donald Trump
Organized Crime
Colombo Crime Family
FBI
Redemption
Lucky Luciano
Human Trafficking
Child Trafficking
Cosa Nostra
Prohibition
Mob Life
Gambling
Ghislaine Maxwell
CIA
Mental Health
John Gotti
Faith
Joe Colombo

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 p... more

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Recent Guests

David Goldberg
Polygraph examiner and former law enforcement officer with more than 20,000 examinations.
Episode: Polygraph Expert EXPOSES Who’s Afraid of the Lie Detector — Congress, Cops & Cheaters
Ed McDonald
Former federal prosecutor and attorney who prosecuted the Lufthansa and Boston College point-shaving cases
Episode: Face to Face With the Only Prosecutor Who Ever Beat Me
Jon Lemmon
Actor and grandson of Jack Lemmon, starring as Leo in Redemption.
Episode: A Lemmon and a Coppola Are in a New Mob Movie. Former Mob Boss Sits Down With ‘Redemption’ Cast
Weston Coppola
Actor and great-nephew of Francis Ford Coppola, playing Jackson in Redemption.
Episode: A Lemmon and a Coppola Are in a New Mob Movie. Former Mob Boss Sits Down With ‘Redemption’ Cast
Ross Givens
Stock trading educator, newsletter publisher and YouTuber who markets himself as a specialist in insider trading and small cap momentum
Self-employed / educator
Episode: The Biggest Legal Scam in America (Ex-Mafia Boss Reacts)
Miquelle Franzese Travis
Daughter of Michael Franzese, host of her own podcast Girl Bye
Franzese family
Episode: My Daughter Told Me the TRUTH About Growing Up With a Mobster Dad
John Franzese Jr.
My younger brother and son of Sonny Franzese, discussed as a guest in this episode
Family interviewee
Episode: Face to Face With My Brother — The Son Who Testified Against Our Father (Part 1)
Lindy Li
Democratic insider, author of Unburdened
Episode: Democrat Insider Reveals Dark Truth About Who Controlled Biden, His Decline & Why They Hid It
Mark Wahlberg
Actor starring as Greg Scarpa Sr. in By Any Means
Actor, Wahlberg Productions
Episode: Former Mob Boss Interviews Mark Wahlberg About Playing Greg Scarpa in 'By Any Means'

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Michael Franzese
Host of Sit Down with Michael Franzese

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 374 ratings
  • Outmost Respect

    Just wanted to say even though I don’t know you it feels like I have for a long time. My family is Sicilian and my Grandmother made the greatest gravy every Sunday. I even make it now since she passed but it will never be the same as she did. And the fact that you love God rings true to me. I was raised Catholic but I’m a born again Christian. I appreciate your past but more so your present and the uplifting spirit you share with your listeners. Thanks from all of us because you are truly doing... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason DeMarti
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very entertaining.

    Big fan. A genuinely interesting man. Glad to see him succeed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToddR9999
    United States4 months ago
  • Wise guy

    Momdani has no respect for little Italy or Columbus . Where’s Luca . lol🤣😂🇮🇹🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wailboy
    United States4 months ago
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    Hi team. Can you give more intel about the strong women that helped the mafia? Thanks

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    United States4 months ago
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    6 months ago

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Critics wish for more focus on the core subject matter (crime/history) and less emphasis on branding or wines.
Listeners appreciate the candid, personal storytelling and redemption arcs.

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Polygraph Expert EXPOSES Who’s Afraid of the Lie Detector — Congress, Cops & Cheaters
Q: Let's say a person just has natural anxiety. I'm going to take a test, I know I'm going to tell the truth, but I'm so anxious about this. What do you do?
Goldberg says he first conducts a detailed interview, builds rapport, and reviews all questions with the subject before attaching the equipment and conducting the test.
Polygraph Expert EXPOSES Who’s Afraid of the Lie Detector — Congress, Cops & Cheaters
Q: Why do they not allow polygraph tests in court?
Goldberg says courts have often regarded polygraphs as pseudoscience, but he argues that research and computerized testing have improved and that reports may be admitted in some cases when the judge and both sides agree.
A Lemmon and a Coppola Are in a New Mob Movie. Former Mob Boss Sits Down With ‘Redemption’ Cast
Q: Did you have any experience with anybody from the mob or from that life at all? Prior to taking on this?
Jon Lemmon says he had no direct experience that he knew of, though he had heard stories about people connected to his family's history in Hollywood and Florida.
A Lemmon and a Coppola Are in a New Mob Movie. Former Mob Boss Sits Down With ‘Redemption’ Cast
Q: Did you ever think that you had it in you? To commit an act of violence, whether it be to kill somebody or whatever.
Jon Lemmon says violence is never the answer, but people may act when they believe they are protecting loved ones; he says the character's actions are partly justified within the film's circumstances.
Face to Face With the Only Prosecutor Who Ever Beat Me
Q: What can we learn about the Lufthansa case and the Boston College point-shaving investigation that was not shown in the movie?
McDonald describes how Henry Hill's cooperation connected Burke to the Lufthansa robbery and revealed the point-shaving scheme. He recounts the investigations, trial strategies, institutional conflicts, Hill's unpredictable behavior, and the limited corroboration available against Burke.

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What is Sit Down about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show builds around candid, long-form conversations with a focus on mob history, personal transformation, faith, and redemption, often weaving in behind-the-scenes industry context, personal memories, and provocative takes on culture and current events. Episodes frequently blend family dynamics, crime-era anecdotes, and faith-driven pivots, with guests ranging from actors and journalists to former law-enforcement and intelligence professionals. A notable strength is the host's distinctive personal backstory and willingness to tackle controversial topics, which can yield compelling, provocative interviews, sponsorship reads, and cross-promotional tie-ins across wine, lifestyle, and security brands. Potential listeners are likely drawn to ... more

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1. David Goldberg
2. Ed McDonald
3. Jon Lemmon
4. Weston Coppola
5. Ross Givens
6. Miquelle Franzese Travis
7. John Franzese Jr.
8. Lindy Li

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