Conversations with Michael Benson - Carlo Gambino Boss of Bosses
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
GRI Entertainment
4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 25 February 2026
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Gianni and Jeanie welcome co-author Michael Benson as the discussion revolves around Benson's new book about Carlo Gambino, along with his previous collaboration with the host on various organized crime books. Benson shares insights into his journey into writing about gangsters, starting with a chance encounter with Frank Damario and editing his book. He details the process of writing about Carmine Persico, Albert Anastasia, and other notable gangsters. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes including Benson's background and experiences, as well as the Gianni’s reflections on growing up surrounded by organized crime figures.
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| 0:00.0 | Von Sinatra swing to Brando stage. |
| 0:03.0 | Maryland's grace to J.F.K's age. |
| 0:08.0 | It's Johnny Russo, Hollywood's own. |
| 0:13.0 | The Jeannie Raymond's secrets are shown. |
| 0:17.0 | Hollywood Godfather. |
| 0:25.6 | Welcome everybody. It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast. |
| 0:29.7 | And tonight we have a very special guest. In fact, he's my co-author. |
| 0:34.3 | But before I introduce who he is, and you may know him already, |
| 0:39.4 | let's introduce the beautiful Jeannie Raymond of my co-host. Thank God. |
| 0:44.3 | Hello, hello. Happy Monday. My Monday night guy. |
| 0:49.2 | Well, I'm happy to say that I have Michael Benson on the show tonight, who's my co-author, |
| 0:59.3 | and we're going to talk about a new book he has coming out, |
| 1:03.6 | and we have some surprises about that. |
| 1:06.1 | Michael Benson, say hello. |
| 1:07.8 | Hey, how you doing, Gianni? |
| 1:10.0 | Hey, Jeannie, how you doing? |
| 1:11.4 | You look beautiful tonight. |
| 1:13.0 | Oh, thank you. |
| 1:13.9 | Welcome to the show. |
| 1:15.0 | Thanks for coming back. |
| 1:16.6 | Thanks. |
| 1:17.5 | Thanks for having me. |
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