VINCE Sunday Special with Michael Franzese, Jeff Van Drew, Ned Ryun, Andrew Gruel 12/22/24
Dec 22, 2024
Michael Franzese, a former Colombo crime family member turned reformed gangster, shares gripping insights about life in the mafia and the recent CEO assassination in New York. Congressman Jeff Van Drew discusses pressing national security concerns related to drone activity over New Jersey. Chef Andrew Gruel offers tips on perfectly cooking prime rib while advocating for healthy eating habits. The conversation also touches on government transparency and public distrust, revealing a compelling mix of crime, politics, and culinary delights.
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Michael Franzese's Mob History
- Michael Franzese, a reformed mobster, discusses his past and the recent CEO assassination in NYC.
- He details his time in the Colombo crime family, his 18 arrests, and his eventual reform.
Sloppy Assassination
- Dan Bongino and Michael Franzese discuss the unprofessional nature of the CEO's assassination.
- They find the messages left on the bullet casings and the killer's behavior sloppy and amateurish.
Goodfellas and Reality
- Dan Bongino and Michael Franzese discuss the accuracy of mob movies.
- Franzese reveals his personal connections to figures depicted in Goodfellas, such as Henry Hill and Jimmy Burke.
