I’ve read Gianni’s several times and I was pleasantly surprised to DM d out he had a podcast. Right away I started binging. So many cool stories. I highly recommend it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Absolutely love listening to you all. I listen to podcast at my job building furniture, it makes my day go by faster. I started listening on a Wednesday. Thursday I order the book and Friday afternoon I started reading it. It was a great book. I definitely would watch a show about it. I’m only in season 2 so far and listening everyday. Keep it up guys.

I just discovert the podcast as i am going thru a mafia rabbit hole and i am so glad i found this. I love to listen to gianni’s stories and his interesting life. I can’t wait to catch up with all the episodes

You guys knocked it out of the park with this weeks guest. I’ve been listening to your show since day 1. This guy was so funny and had done great stories. His scene he did from The Godfather was fantastic! Thanks for introducing him to me. I instantly went over and subscribed to his YouTube Channel! Tons of great interviews on there, including you guys! Here’s hoping for a return appearance in the future.

The Hollywood Godfather Podcast is a great follow-up to the The Hollywood Godfather book! I bought an autographed book and didn’t want to risk messing it up, so I bought the Audio Book. I urge everyone to go this route. To hear Mr. Russo narrate his story brought the images to life in my mind. This podcast makes me feel as though it’s just us four sitting around sipping some wine and enjoying good conversation. I look forward to it every week. Congratulations Mr. Picciarelli on such a well written book, and Miss Horan for doing a fabulous job hosting the podcast. I love her voice. Mr. Russo, thank you for continuing to share your story. You’re the most interesting man in the world, and a TRUE gentleman.

Continued Blessings. ~ Ron L. Echevarria

Hey Gianni

How about some of your stories on Bill Clinton……….I know you got ’em!

Love the podcast. Love you and the gang!

Marie A

Ft. Lauderdale

Hey guys this guy Mike Russell that you had on was never a member of law Enforcement he was a CI confidential Informant Pat I’m surprised that you never picked up on that since you were a real Nypd cop/Lt on the job. He never was a cop or special agent. He was a CI that worked with all of the different agencies against OC or narco perps. Still love your cast !

Been listening from the beginning and gets better every week. Gianni’s stories are truly amazing. And at 77 it’s remarkable he still remembers all details and names. I’m 69 and forgot who I spoke to YESTERDAY . Make sure you tune in – you won’t be disappointed.

Hello! I just wanted to drop a line and tell you all how much I loved your book and now the podcast. I have recommended the book to at least 5 friends. Everyone absolutely loves it. Also I was in Vegas this last weekend and at the Wynn. There was a local lady there carrying on about everyone she knew etc etc. so I said do you know Gianni Russo??? She did! I’ll tell you the story of you want.

Best,

Jeramy Ybarra 503-504-0522

This isn’t just mafia stories or cop stories. This is a piece of American history at it’s best, darkest, and at times at it’s funniest. The team of RPH, (Russo,Picciarelli,Horan), make this podcast a definite must listen. You can’t just sit for one episode. If I have to go on an errand, I plug my phone into my car radio or take my earphones and listen to the podcast while I take care of business. Great job! I can hardly wait for the new episodes. God bless you guys….and young lady.

This podcast is such a gem, Gianni has first hand account and insight into some of pop cultures most interesting people and stories. He answers your questions and usually with a mind blowing tale if you ask the right stuff. Meghan and Pat make this trio such a great listen. If I could give it 10 stars I would!

Great podcast! I’m haven’t stop listening since I discovered the show this week. I’m bing listening and I could listen to any show in any order. Keep it up guys.. by the way I would use a guy like Artie Lang he would be a great addition and has tons of loyal fans.

Love to listen and learn history at the same time. The last 70 years of politics organized crime and entertainment are covered in this podcast. It puts major events into context from an insiders perspective.

Gianni’s stories are the best! The podcast itself has audio flaws and Gianni repeats stories from time to time. But this only shows that they were true the first time around 🙂 Thank you Megan, Pat and Gianni for a weekly dose of knowledge of my Sicilian mafia heritage!

His is the only podcast I look forward to. The others I listen to are good and mob focused, but this is the one I depend on for accuracy and truth. Thank you Gianni, Pat and Megan.

Eric from Tucson

Coming from the same area it’s a blast hearing the nostalgia of a Mulberry St pre gentrification! Gianni is the last of the Mohegan’s and can share a story like no other! Book is equally entertaining !

Amazing on so many levels. First, the chemistry between Gianni, the always classy storyteller extraordinaire, Pat, the well informed sidekick and Megan, the wide eyed millennial always urging the fellas to tell just us more, is at the heart of this tell all podcast! If you’re a fan of cops and robbers, or the Mafia of old, or Vegas and the Rat Pack era, this is the show for you! Congratulations gang, keep those stories coming. A guilty pleasure that will have you rooting for the Gentleman Gangsters!

After hearing Mr. Russo on the Jim Norton and Sam Roberts radio show, I thought I’d give his Hollywood Godfather podcast a trial listen…Wow!!! I started at the beginning and can’t turn it off…if you love American history, this podcast is a must!!!

This is such an interesting podcast , very well produced with an all star cast!

I look forward to hearing all of Mr. Russo’s and Mr. Picciarelli’s stories.

The lives they’ve lived are definitely worth sharing!

What a treat! Been a mass reader and film follower of Anything Mafia and The Golden Age of Hollywood ! However to hear inside tidbits and personal accounts of Both topics from someone who was actual there and participated in this grand history is ambrosia! The brutal honesty of observations and personal opinion, is just refreshing. Outstanding, buy the book!

I look forward to the weekly broadcast. I read Hollywood Godfather and listed to the audio book – a few times! The weekly podcast is a listening treat, especially on drives in the hinterlands.

First heard Mr Russo on a Coast to Coast interview in January of 2020 and I had to buy the book. I just found out about the podcast last week March 2020. I’m in sales so I drive a lot, in one week I have listened to 20 of the episodes and I can’t stop. Very interesting life story, much like a real life Forest Gump life story. You never know what famous person will appear in his next story!

Thank you,

Bob Cornejo

I travel all wek in and out of airports. Since I found your podcast I find it addicting. I have listened to over 22 podcasts out of the 37 I have found on line so far. All 3 of you are a pleasure to listen to and so informative with RESL FACTS.

Thanks again for excellent look into Mr. Russo’s life and what is going on now

Keep up the great work

Thomas Fitzgerald

Great podcast! I loved every episode! So interesting and the format is awesome. Gianni sounds like a natural storyteller, and paired with Pat and and Ms Horan is wonderful. I highly recommend. 5 STARS*****

The moment I saw Mr. Russo’s interview with Patrick Bet David, I got hooked with everything

Gianni Russo. I have been searching YouTube and the internet for other videos. I can sit down and listen to all kinds of stories from Mr. Russo.

Have you guys Considered videoing you’re weekly podcasts simultaneous? This way you not only have the Podcast going on but can also have weekly video YouTube Content like Patrick Bet-David or Joe Rogan. I think that would be a great addition to the Branding of the Hollywood Godfather!

There are many ideas that I have for the team and would love to share them.

Nathan Ross

As a huge fan of the podcast, as you already know, the opening intro and ending of the show with Gianni singing is a great way to start and end the show! I’m so glad you brought it back. I listen to the very end even after Megan’s comments!

I love the podcast so glad you created it. One request please please please bring back Gianni singing the intro, follow up Johnny dare in Kansas City Mo is replaying Gianni’s interview its a testament to how interesting Gianni is that I’m listening again !!! Never stop you are a National Treasure

I have always been fascinated with

Italian culture and history. I love the Conversation and stories that Gianni and Pat share about New York and there amazing life’s keep up

the hard work. I have one question for Gianni when he came to Texas during the Kennedy election did he visit my home city of Galveston Tx. I always would hear stories of Frank Sinatra hanging out at a club in Galveston Tx called the Balinese room know any about that ?

I have recently finished reading your book and encouraged my husband who was a seasoned Massachusetts State Trooper in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s to read it as well. (My husband has a collection of interesting stories involving the Mafia also) I believe that the black and white hats (bad guy and good guy) over the course of time have become interchangeable and the hat color is dependent upon the task at hand. Based upon what you have written, I believe that it was your faith in God that has led you through this exemplary life that you have lived, but, it is also by the grace of God that you are still with us today. I pray that God will bless you with future contact from your children.

i migliori saluti

Dawn Pizzo

Although I just became a subscriber, I’ve been listening to your podcast since I purchased your book in October. You, Megan and Patrick are a great team! Your style of retelling your story over the podcast is so entertaining. I enjoy it very much!

Love this podcast. I could listen to Gianni and Patrick forever. The chemistry they have together is remarkable considering how very different their lives were.

Giannis life is fascinating and entertaining and I love listening to his stories with Patrick adding in his knowledge. The audio can be tough at times because Patrick calls in but well worth it.

If you like learning about the inside of the mob you’ll love Giannis stories.

Great podcast absolutely amazing stories and chemistry between hosts – Megan is great just saw a few other reviews felt bad people said a few negative things – Megan is great Patrick is great and Mr. Russo is great ; what a life Mr. Russo has lived the characters people times , man it’s unbelievable thank you guys for doing this show keep up the good work !

Mr gianni My name is Thomas Bonilla I’m from Arizona and me and my father loved The Godfather he is now passed from pancreatic cancer but I love the show I can close my eyes and visualize New York just from your stories I love that you were friends with old blue eyes himself mr Sinatra I love all his music and dean martins and your opening song reminds me of mr Sinatra and I love it I’m love to hear the stories from the mob and intrigued from them

I just ran across this pod cast by chance when looking for something to listen to while busy packing to move, I have no idea how I did that.

Needless to say, I could not stop listening! So interesting! Maybe because I grew up in St. Louis and a lot of my best friends were Italian. We all knew, or heard, that some had uncles or someone connected to the mob, but no one ever really said too much about it. Those were some fun days…some of what is said brings back good memories of how neighborhoods use to be. The main draw though is the inside stories of Mr. Russo and Mr. Picciarelli, they are fascinating! They know how to tell an amazing story and keep you glued to it. Favolosa!!

The stories of a life that so many envy, yet so few ever get a glimpse at. By far my favorite podcast!

The comradely you all have developed is such a breath of fresh air. I look forward to many more episodes to come. I want to sincerely thank all 3 of you for putting a real bright spot in my week

I first heard your interview with Tim and Dave at Darkness Radio the week before we went on vacation. Then I subscribed to this podcast, while eagerly awaiting the book to arrive from amazon. I saved this gem to read while we were at the beach that week, and I almost finished it in one day. I cannot wait to hear more, and read the second book when it’s released.

Thanks for all your hardwork. Please do an episode on just Bugsy and one on Luciano. Also did people really refer to capone as Snorky. Go on other podcasts like Joey Diaz or Sam Tripoli to branch out. The podcast “scene” is cliquey so crosspromotion is great.

God Bless You

P.S. if its not too personal do an episode on Dione Warwick and racism in old timey italian american society

I have been listening since episode 1 and have heard how the podcast has grown with every episode. Between Gianni and Pats life stories and Megan’s legit real reactions this show will grow and grow over time. The life Gianni has lived is a history lesson as well as a look to the future.

One Question for Gianni would be, what do your friends that are still here or in the life think about the show?

Keep up the great content and thank you all for the book and podcast!

Adam

Mr Russo, I just listened to your interview on YT—“Why the Italian Mafia Hated The Godfather Movie.” on Valuetainment. Due to your character and openness, I ordered 2 copies of your book for my sons. Always a fan and admirer. I wish Peace to you and your family.

From your San Diego friends ; ) we want to thank you for sharing all your fascinating stories, life lessons & bringing back a bit of old Hollywood glamour to us! You are a wonderful man & I Pray God Blesses you and your family always! I didn’t even know what a podcast was till you made this show & I’m so glad you did! We hope to meet you sometime in the Big Apple, until then, please have an event in San Diego or LA… your California fans would LOVE IT!! XOXO

The stories are unbelievable. Gianni’s life story alone is both tragic and wonderful WITHOUT the involvement of the Mafia. I’m blown away. Great podcast and the book is even more informative.

I just want to let you know hoe much I enjoy your podcast and now have purchased the audiobook.

I have always been fascinated by The Rat Pack and the early days of Vegas.

I love the format of the podcast. You make it feel like I’m sitting at the table, pasta, sauce and a nice bottle of wine talking about the “Good Old Days”.

I look forward to each new episode. Thank you for sharing you stories with us!

Dear Gianni, Megan and Pat … I love this podcast so much and have learned so much … I discovered you while listening to another favorite podcast … The Savage Nation … I was hooked when I heard your interview with Dr. Savage … thanks again will keep listening. Sincerely … Henry Chiarkas

This is a fantastic podcast but, and with all due respect, you guys gotta stay on topic! I couldn’t wait to hear about Mr. Sinatra but all we heard was the same old stuff we always hear about the man. Some how a show about Sinatra strays off to the Kennedys and whoever! It sounds like Mr. Russo leads an amazing life and I would love to hear more so give us more! Every show is 3/4 recap of the last show and then 1/4 stuff we haven’t heard or was only mentioned a little bit. Hit us with a topic and go in depth on that! Other wise great show, love listening every week!

In all seriousness if all this stuff is true, you lived the most amazing life. Also your story blows away Henry Hill. It is amazing that no one picked this up yet to make a movie or Netflix series. This would be as big as Sopranos and Goodfellas and of course Godfather. Keep pushing and get us a show or movie!!!!

Love hearing all of Gianni stories of his amazing life! Every week i look forward to the next show and can’t wait for Gianni’s hopefully next book! You guys definitely have a fine tuned team with Pat’s old NYPD stories and Megan’s questions to the guys, about life back then always something new with each show! A must listen!!

The Hollywood Godfather Podcast is a great show. The stories that Gianni Russo has to share are incredibly fascinating and the dynamic between him, Patrick, and Megan is so entertaining! I would highly recommend this show to anyone who is interested in the film The Godfather, the topic of the mob, and anything Hollywood!

I heard Mr. Russo on the Savage Nation podcast and I found his stories to be so captivating I could not stop listening. Thank you for bringing your life and insights and adventures to the rest of the world. I can not wait to hear the stories you have to share. Thanks again and best of luck

Michael Franzese would be great on here! Michael was a captain in the Colombo family and his dad Sonny was an underboss and is still alive today at 102 years old! It would be LEGENDARY if you could get both on a podcast together!!

Came here after reading Gianni’s book of the same title! Gianni has an incredible life story and I am so happy he is sharing that with the world. As a lover of all things Mafia and Old Hollywood, this has quickly become my favorite podcast!

Fascinating story about how Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brandon and Frank Castellano are all connected to Gianni. I’d like to hear about stories with Jimmy Cahn and more importantly the Wiseguy TV show. Any input on Ray Sharkey? And why did Ken Wahl walk away from Hollywood?? Keep rockin’ Gianni!

One of my favorite hobbies is learning about the Mob. Learning about the Mob makes this Podcast worth 5 stars all by its self! Now hearing about Uncle Miltie, Raymond Burr, all those old names….! Who would of thought that about Raymond Burr. Wow!

I want your book! I need an Audio Book as I can’t focus on reading, never could. It’ll be my belated Mother’s Day present to myself

Deana from Salem Oregon

I came across this podcast after listening to your book. Both the book and this podcast are amazing. I recommend both to everyone I talk to about podcast or books. Thank you to you three for bringing these stories alive.

Jon