The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name
Michael Franzese
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Welcome! For those who don't know me, I'm Michael. I was a former capo for the Colombo crime family back in the 1980s & best known for being one of the top money earners for the mob since Al Capone. Fortunately, I've been able to walk away from that life and reinvent myself (unlike many of my associates during that time). And for the past 25 years, I’ve traveled around the world speaking at corporate leadership events, churches & prison ministries, and to pro sports teams. I’ve also launched multiple successful businesses and have helped close deals that have brought in millions of dollars. On this channel, I share my experience, advice, and point of view on various topics.
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🍷 Have you tried my wine yet?: https://yt.franzesewine.com/ 💪🏼 Join Franzese Family: https://michaelfranzese.com/family/ I’m sitting down with the man behind one of the most famous names in FBI history - the REAL Donnie Brasco. While everyone knows Joe Pistone used the alias “Donnie Brasco” to infiltrate the mob for six years, what they don’t know is he borrowed that name from his own family. Dominic “Donnie” Brasco is Joe’s second cousin, and his father was actually a street associate who mentored young Joe before finding God and becoming a pastor. But here’s where it gets incredible - inspired by his famous cousin, the real Donnie Brasco became an FBI undercover agent himself, spending 21 years in the Bureau. From being hazed at the Academy because of his name, to working undercover cases while people questioned if he was “the rat,” to having criminals tell him stories about “Lefty” not knowing his connection - this man has lived in the shadow of his own name for 40 years. The untold story behind Hollywood’s most famous undercover operation. The Real Donnie Brasco: REVEALS Why Joe Pistone Stole His Name 🤝 Book 1 on 1 Call With Me: https://michaelfranzese.com/book-1-on-1-call/ 🔥 Check out my store: https://store.michaelfranzese.com/ 🎙️ Michael Franzese Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Eo39qb 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Meet the real Donnie Brasco 05:15 My father was a street associate 08:45 Joe Pistone learned from my dad 12:20 The book came out with my name 15:30 FBI Academy hazing because of my name 19:45 Becoming an undercover agent myself 24:15 Joe's my second cousin - family connection 28:30 Working undercover with the famous name 33:45 Called Joe for advice during operations 38:20 Movie premiere with Johnny Depp and Al Pacino 42:50 Challenges of being 'the real' Donnie Brasco 47:15 FBI polygraph and application process 52:30 Undercover work and confidential sources 57:45 Current FBI transparency issues 01:02:20 Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy discussion 01:07:10 Love of God, country and family 01:10:25 Final thoughts and closing message Backbone Media Group
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