On Stage and Off Script: Al Sapienza's Take on Life and Showbiz
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
GRI Entertainment
4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 14 January 2026
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
The episode kicks off with New Year's greetings and admiration for their guest, Al Sapienza, a versatile actor and entertainer. They read a note from Paul Anka, who plans to join a future episode, and then welcome Al to the show. Al discusses his career in acting, his love for performing, and his busy schedule with upcoming shows and television appearances, including a new TV show on Netflix called 'The Body' and Fox's 'Memory of a Killer.' He candidly shares his views on current political and social issues, expressing concern over the state of the nation and the principles of ambition and productivity. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes, his love for football, and experiences with various people in Hollywood. The hosts emphasize the importance of hard work and make light references to the challenges and changes in America. The episode wraps up with expressions of mutual admiration and best wishes for the new year.
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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. |
| 0:25.3 | Welcome, everybody. |
| 0:26.6 | It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast. |
| 0:30.0 | And for all of you that we missed, |
| 0:31.4 | Happy New Year, 26. |
| 0:34.0 | Here we go again. |
| 0:35.4 | We're in our seventh year. |
| 0:36.8 | I can't even believe it. Seven. |
| 0:38.8 | I know I'm very close to Paul Anker and I invite him to do a show. And Jeannie, if you, |
| 0:47.0 | oh, Jeannie, I'm sorry, Jeannie Raymond. Hello. Jeannie Raymond, my co-host is with me, obviously. |
| 0:53.7 | Right. |
| 0:57.1 | We got a nice note from Polack. |
| 1:05.7 | I want to share with you all because he's definitely coming on, but I congratulate him from all of us for all the accolades. |
| 1:08.9 | Jeannie, read that note as a pretty note, a great note. All right. |
| 1:09.4 | Yeah, very sweet. |
| 1:10.6 | Is this Gianni? happy and have a happy |
| 1:14.1 | and healthy new year i will let you know a date jamming with success of the documentary film on |
| 1:21.7 | hfo max a load of prior press i have cbs sunday to do People magazine, etc. All loaded until I leave |
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