Monthly Archives: July 2025

In the latest episode, Gianni shares exclusive, unreleased tracks from his album ‘Reflections 2′, featuring Frank Sinatra’s full orchestra and saxophonist Jimmy Mulligan. Gianni highlights the unique opportunity for listeners to purchase and download these tracks exclusively from his website, giannirusso.com. Amid his excitement, Russo also announces upcoming events, including his presence at the Fanboy Expo in Orlando and a significant performance at Resorts World Catskills on Columbus Day weekend. Unfortunately, co-host Jeannie Raymond could not join due to flight cancellations, but the show continues with lively anecdotes and musical interludes.

Gianni and Jeannie discusses a variety of topics including the heat of July, upcoming events where fans can interact with Gianni such as Resorts World Catskills and Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, and numerous anecdotes about Hollywood legends. Gianni shares stories about the Sinatra era, his relationship with Don Rickles, his role in The Godfather film, and amusing yet risky moments from his past. Fans’ questions cover interactions with comedians in Las Vegas, Gianni’s Sicilian roots, and more personal tales of working with notable figures. New Ventures such as Resorts World deal and upcoming book releases are also highlighted.

In this Hollywood Godfather podcast episode, hosts Gianni Russo and Jeannie Raymond discuss the show’s new segment where they will highlight and expand upon Gianni’s extensive film and TV career, featuring viewer-requested movies and shows. They delve into Gianni’s experiences working on the ‘Super Mario Brothers’ movie and the TV series ‘Prison Break’, sharing personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories. The conversation covers Gianni’s diverse career, from his role in ‘Prison Break’ to his collaborations with notable actors like James Garner in ‘Rockford Files’. They touch on the complexities and challenges of film production, as well as Gianni’s recent deal with Resorts World for player development and his charitable efforts through his foundation ‘Johnny Believes You Can’. The episode also previews their attendance at the Fanboy Expo and the show’s new musical opening. Throughout, Gianni and Jeannie reflect on the importance of giving back, mentorship, and maintaining a robust work ethic in the entertainment industry.