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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.

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.
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Co B.

get this. the bank didn't press charges cuz they got the $7000 back. " The moneys right here, what? can't take a joke?

Apr 12th
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Masclineman Calvin Daniels

Gianni: I love the book, I finished it three days. Pat your life is very interesting as well, I have been listen to your podcast since season one. Megan you are a breathe of fresh air. You guys will be hearing alot from me, I have been listening to a lot of podcasts and learn so much. Gianni your life is as interesting as mine. So my question for you is well maybe a few questions. Who was the most powerful mob lawyer? What was Morgana King and Talia Shire like as a person? Oh please could you do a podcast on George Raft and the Cuba casinos? Thank you all and can't us interested. sincerely yours Calvin Daniels.

Feb 14th
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Masclineman Calvin Daniels

Hello Guys, I wanna say first of all I'm a fan!fan! fan! I can't believe this podcast the best ever!! Love it! Have been listen since season 1. Gianni your book is the best your life story is deep and education. The stories are amazing, I grew up in New York Harlem and know the places you perfer to. I have so many questions so Megan maybe you can break these up for other future mail bags. So saying all this let's go with this first one. For Gianni: What was Richard Castellano like as person? And is it true his wife wrote his parts in the godfather? I found Morgana King to very interesting what was she like as a person? Is true Lenny Montana hung out with John Gotti at the Sintra social Club? What really happen to John Cazale? How was Abe Vigoda as a person? What is Talia Shire really like? In the GF3 Gianni what is your opinion on the performances of Sofia Coppla and And Garcia? How is Diane Keaton? This questions are Pat: I have to relate to you, I myself had a learning disabilities,

Feb 12th
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Domenico Antonio Garisto

this is for Pat did you ever meet Serpico and if you did can you mention him

Jan 23rd
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Domenico Antonio Garisto

I thought the pinky finger with the long nail was to pick your teeth

Jan 23rd
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Domenico Antonio Garisto

Costello was born on January 26, 1891 in Lauropoli, a frazione of the town of Cassano allo Ionio in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region, this is what I heard was he born in Calabria and then went to Sicily cuz you mention something like he came from this town in Sicily was that in reference to him being born there

Jan 15th
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Steve Harrison

I heard the audiobook.it was very good.

Jan 7th
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Domenico Antonio Garisto

hi Patrick I would like to know if you met that honest cop Serpico and if it's possible if you could mention him in some of your episodes if he's still around

Jan 1st
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Domenic Garisto/trudom22

Carlos Gambino was referred to as the Prince of Darkness was a gentleman by the media

Dec 25th
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Domenic Garisto/trudom22

james caan pretty goodactor neve rliked his atitude

Dec 20th
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Domenic Garisto/trudom22

i read them all basically looking forward to yours

Dec 20th
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Rinky Dink

I have never loved Wednesdays more. Gianni is the ultimate story teller , could listen to this trio every day if it was possible. Enthralling ,funny and shocking . The best podcast around right now . Congratulations guys and gal xx

Dec 11th
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Angel Breto

Fuck Gianni. My mother made her living cleaning pots and pans. So he's gonna fire his maid cause of a little noise. His stories are getting exdadurating and boring anyway. That's why they barely got subscribers. True Talk

Sep 18th
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Vaughn Donovan

Patrick have you ever worked with the mafia cops do you have any thoughts on the movie called the seven five and have you or Gianni ever heard of Max kurschner aka joey the hitman . God Bless

Sep 4th
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Ken Illgen

This has become the highlight of my podcast listening during my insanely long L.A. commute. Keep up the great work and stories. I'm going to email some questions to the hosts.

Jun 27th
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Sonny Metz

love the show, but can't stand Patrick, we want to listen to Gianni not this guy. sorry can't listen anymore!

Jun 22nd
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Rinky Dink

this podcast is fab ,cant wait for next episode ;)

May 28th
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Edward celio

podcast is amazing

May 1st
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Sonny Metz

went to Barns and Noble on April 1 asked for the book, sold out in one hour I was told, in Coral Springs, FL.

Apr 11th
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Sonny Metz

I'm 65 and live in South Florida now, but come from Little Italy in the Bronx, Arthur Ave. I love Gianni, it makes me feel like I'm back home. you have a wonderful podcast! keep it going. Boy can I tell some stories.

Apr 10th
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