The Hollywood Godfather Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to The Hollywood Godfather Podcast. Actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Mafia associate Gianni Russo best known for portraying Carlo in ‘The Godfather’ has teamed with an unlikely ally, Patrick Picciarelli, writer, retired NYPD lieutenant, and current private investigator to put together a thought-provoking, tragic, funny, and often shocking view of Gianni’s life in the mob and the movies. His counterpart and co-host, Patrick, gives his insights into the world of crime, and comments on characters both men have known, as well as the current happenings in Hollywood and the mob.
The friendship between Gianni and Patrick did not have the usual beginnings of boyhood camaraderie. Both Gianni and Patrick were born and raised in New York’s Little Italy and lived a scant short block from each other, but that’s where the similarities end. Gianni sought his future with the Mafia, while Patrick became a New York cop. Their paths crossed a few times, and each was on the other’s radar; distrust and wariness always hovering. However, they became friends and now discuss all the complexities that surround the two diverse worlds of organized crime and police work.
Added to the dynamic is Megan Horan, a college graduate with a degree in film & television who grew up in suburban Philadelphia and now resides in New York City. A young, intelligent female voice looking to break into the entertainment industry, Megan was chosen personally by Gianni Russo to represent the millennial age group - one that may lack the knowledge of the generation regarding Old Hollywood and the Italian Mafia, yet possesses the interest in the topics.
Gianni, Patrick, and Megan's weekly podcast delves into the world of the Mafia, crime, international intrigue, inside Hollywood, and places such as the Vatican and Iraq; that one would never think of in the same sentence as the mob and cops. Fascinating stories include Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Marlon Brando along with numerous prominent Mafia figures and even U.S. Presidents. The group is frequently joined by special celebrity guests, such as Paul Anka, Steve Schirripa, Chazz Palminteri, George Gallo, Nick Vallelonga, Tom Dreesen, Patrick Bet-David, and more. They also answer email questions and frequently interact with listeners on-air.
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast releases a new show every Wednesday! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @hollywoodgodfather and on Facebook.
The book, “Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob” by Gianni Russo with Patrick Picciarelli, was published in hardcover and audio by St. Martin’s Press on March 12, 2019 and is available for purchase on Amazon.
Season 8 - Episode 159 - Manager to the Stars: George Pecoraro by (c) 2021 GRI Entertainment LLC
Season 8 - Episode 158 - Listeners’ Comments & Questions by (c) 2021 GRI Entertainment LLC
The Artists Behind the Hollywood Godfather Rap Album Album Out Everywhere Feb. 25, 2022
Season 8 - Episode 155 - Gianni Russo: Renaissance Man by (c) 2021 GRI Entertainment LLC
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli - Discussing his new book on the making of ‘The Godfather’
Season 7 - Episode 128 – The Iceman: A Legend in His Own Mind by (c) 2021 GRI Entertainment LLC
URGENT MESSAGE INCLUDED - Pat Discusses a Missing Persons Case, Gianni Updates on His Business Ventures, Megan Announces the Launch of the “Hollywood Godfather, La Famiglia” Website
The Sopranos meets the Hollywood Godfather Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/hollywoodgodfather/review/429098205/30234f25e1
“Interview with Paul Ciolino” Chicago’s savviest Private Eye discusses the mob and his most infamous cases
Sinatra, the Mob & 50 years as a standup comic. View video show here: https://vimeo.com/hollywoodgodfather/review/435381464/7f83c4c545
The Making of ‘The Freshman’ The gang discusses behind-the-scenes as well as the Brando and Gotti bromance.
Episode 64: Journalist and TV/Movie Personality A.J. Benza: Pt. 2 -
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Episode 63: Journalist and TV/Movie Personality A.J. Benza: Pt. 1 -
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Special Guest Patrick Bet-David, Sharing Life Experiences: Part 2
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An interview with Patrick Bet-David
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Gianni, Patrick and Megan introduce the new show and give an overview of what to expect from the podcast.