Mafia Sunday, with Michael Franzese and Sammy "The Bull" Gravano - Megyn Kelly's "Double Feature" of Fascinating Interviews
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What is Megyn Kelly’s “Mafia Sunday” double-feature introduction and who are the guests?
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Welcome to The Megyn Kelly Show, live on Sirius XM Channel 111 every weekday at noon east.
Hey everyone, I'm Megyn Kelly. Welcome to The Megyn Kelly Show and today's double feature episode. This is a good one. It is Mafia Sunday. Yes, we're going into the archives to bring you two fascinating conversations with two former members of the Mafia who opened up in a very transparent way about their lives before and their lives after their time in the family. First, Michael Franzese, and then Sammy the Bull Gravano. I mean, I can't tell you the number of times I have referenced that interview with Sammy the Bull Gravano. It was truly one of the most memorable exchanges I've ever had in my entire career. Listen to this sampling and you will see why. Enjoy. Today, we bring you the fascinating story of a man born into the mob.
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How did Michael Franzese describe growing up with a Colombo crime family father?
Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious underboss of New York's Colombo crime family and became extremely successful himself. He's been called one of the biggest mob earners since Al Capone, but he has since left his life of crime behind and is now a best-selling author, speaker, and host of Sit Down with Michael Franzese on YouTube. Michael, welcome to the show. Nice to meet you.
Well, nice to meet you, Megan. Thanks for having me.
Oh, what a fascinating story you have. So let's start at the beginning. You were born into the mob. Describe your dad and how he came into it.
Well, my dad, my grandfather actually immigrated here in about 1902, 1903. And he was a prominent guy in Brooklyn. Even though he wasn't a member, he certainly knew a lot of the guys. a bar and a bakery, and a lot of guys would come in and associate with him. And my dad started to meet them through my grandfather. And my grandfather was known as Tootie the Lion, so he was a pretty substantial guy. And my father got drawn in, you know. He was just that type of guy, had that type of spirit, and they saw something in him before you know it. You know, he became a made man and eventually rose up in the ranks to captain and an underboss of the Colombo family. And, you know, Megan, I grew up a lot differently than most people.
I grew up, you know, hating the government, hating the police because my dad was constantly under surveillance. We had law enforcement around us all the time. And I always viewed them as harassing my dad. So, you know, I kind of grew up, you know, from the time I can remember, you know, in that lifestyle.
So how, talk us through like your earliest memories of your dad and like, okay, my childhood, my family is not like all the others.
Well, you know, my very earliest memory, and it's amazing how you can remember some things that just really impact you. I was probably four years old and my dad had, we were in Brooklyn at the time, but my dad had moved us out to my grandmother's house who lived in Long Island. And I hadn't seen him for a couple of days. I assume, again, I was four years old, but then one day he comes into my grandmother's house. He hadn't shaved in a while. His right-hand guy, a guy by the name of Joey, who is, again, my dad's right-hand guy, was out on the porch and I can see through the window and he was kind of like standing guard. My dad comes in, hugs my mom. And, you know, they talk for a few minutes. Then he comes over to me.
I was sitting on the steps and he gives me a big hug. And, you know, I love you, son, and all of that. And I didn't know what was going on. And then he left.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is Megyn Kelly’s “Mafia Sunday” double-feature introduction and who are the guests?
0:00–1:55
2
How did Michael Franzese describe growing up with a Colombo crime family father?
1:55–6:16
3
How did Michael Franzese become involved in organized crime and what were his enterprises?
6:16–31:53
4
Why did Sammy “The Bull” Gravano decide to cooperate and how has his life changed since?
31:53–1:32:27
5
How did Sammy Gravano get started in the mob and commit his first hit?
1:32:27–1:39:01
6
What was Sammy’s moral code about killing, faith, and remorse?
1:39:01–1:47:37
7
How did Sammy balance family life, construction power and allegations like the Alan Kaiser case?
1:47:37–2:14:35
8
Why did Sammy turn on John Gotti, enter witness protection, and what is he doing now?
2:14:35–3:00:34
Speakers
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