SEASON 16 / EPISODE 296
CLASH OF THE TITANS: MIKE TYSON vs. JAKE PAUL & JACKIE GLEASON'S TIMES with TOOTS SHORE
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The story behind the story.
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 golden age of New York nightlife, focusing on the legendary friendship between Jackie Gleason, the king of comedy and Toots Shor the iconic restaurateur. From boxing rings to barstools, this episode is a knockout of stories and nostalgia!
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NEW YORK · 1972
The GodfatherThe role that changed everything.
In Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, Gianni played Carlo Rizzi, Connie Corleone’s husband. Released in 1972, the film became the defining credit of his acting career. The podcast returns to the production, the cast, and Gianni’s memories of stepping into a film that would become part of cinema history.
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