The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
Latest Episodes
Season 16 - Episode 297 - Beyond the Godfather-Gianni Russo's Career in Film and TV
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating acting career of Gianni Russo, which began with his unforgettable role as Carlo Rizzi in the Godfather. From there, Gianni carved out a unique path in Hollywood appearing in iconic films like Strip
Season 16 - Episode 296 - CLASH OF THE TITANS: MIKE TYSON vs. JAKE PAUL & JACKIE GLEASON'S TIMES with TOOTS SHORE
In this episode, we dive into two fascinating stories from completely different worlds. First, we unpack the buzz surrounding the fight between boxing legend Mike Tyson and social media star-turned-fighter Jake Paul. Then we shift gears to explore the gol
Season 16 - Episode 295 - Connie Francis-1st Woman to reach #1 on Billboard Hot 100
A listeners question sparked a wave of nostalgia and inspired this episode. Today we discuss the incredibly talented Connie Francis. She gave us timeless hits like, WHERE THE BOYS ARE & WHOS SORRY NOW. Tune in as we explore memories behind the legen
Season 16 - Episode 294 - Mailbag Edition: Listener's Questions
On this episode, Gianni dives into listeners' questions taking us back to the golden area of the Tropicana, sharing vivid memories of the time he spent in the iconic venue. He recalls unforgettable moments watching legendary superstars like Frank Sinatra,
Season 16 - Episode 293 - The Queen of The Night: Regine Zylberberg
REGINE - one name was all it took for the Queen of the Night to become an icon. Regine Zylberberg the self-proclaimed inventor of the discotheque, took the world by storm, from Paris and Monte Carlo to New York City. As a young girl she was hiding from th
Season 16 - Episode 292 - Bobby Darin: A Race Against Time and Love Left Upspoken
In this episode we dive into the remarkable life of Bobby Darin, a musical sensation whose talent and ambition left an indelible mark on the entertainment world. Know for hits like Mack the Knife and Beyond the Sea, Bobby Darin lived with a unique urgency
Season 16 - Episode 291 - Celebrate Italian Heritage
Join Us as We Follow Gianni Russo Celebrating Italian Heritage Month: Honored with The Caruso Tribute Award, Marching in the WABC Columbus Day Parade and Appearing at The Hollywood Show in Burbank CA! Restaurant: https://cadelsole.com/
Season 16 - Episode 290 - From Hollywood to Royalty: Gianni Russo Tells Why Grace Kelly Was Omitted From His Memoir
In this podcast episode, Gianni Russo opens up about his cherished friendship with Hollywood icon and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. Russo shares intimate stories, beginning with how they first met. Gianni tells about her royal marriage to Prince Rainie
Season 16 - Episode 289 - Behind The Seams: Sal Manna on "THE TAILOR OF SIN CITY" & The book THE TAILOR
In this captivating podcast interview, Sal Manna, co-author of *The Tailor* the book that spawned the docuseries *The Tailor of Sin City*, explores the extraordinary life of AJ Pratt, a tailor whose client list spanned celebrities, mobsters, and political
Season 16 - Episode 288 - Lawyers & Private Conversations
In this episode, Gianni tells about his first experience obtaining an attorney. We explore the role of attorney-client privileges, and how lawyers such as Sidney Korshak navigated delicate conversations in sensitive cases.