S17|E318: The Colorful Life of Gianni Russo

The Hollywood Godfather Podcast

GRI Entertainment

Society & Culture, Film Interviews, True Crime, Tv & Film

4.7 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the 'Hollywood Godfather' podcast, Gianni Russo shares his personal journey from overcoming polio as a child to becoming a notable figure, known for his role in 'The Godfather' and his connections in Hollywood. Co-host Jeannie Raymond joins him in discussing various topics, including their travel preferences, the state of airports, and political correctness. They also delve into Gianni's encounters with notable figures like Frank Sinatra, John Paul II, and Princess Grace. Gianni highlights his involvement in charity work, supporting students with educational scholarships through his organization, Gianni Believes You Can. The podcast ends on a positive note, emphasizing gratitude and hope for the future amidst current global challenges.

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0:00.0	My name is Gianni Russo, aka Carlo, the infamous son-in-law from the godfather.
0:07.0	I'm now known as the Hollywood Godfather, and this is my story.
0:13.0	Before all of the wins in my portfolio, I was a little boy diagnosed with polio.
0:19.0	Experimenting with cures, I tried everyone. tried everyone felt everything in my right but my left
0:24.0	was numb walking with a limp like will i ever run once again or is this it am i for ever done
0:30.7	living in the hospital was never fun some people were cool but not everyone welcome everybody it's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast. And I'm here again,
0:43.5	fortunately, with my co-host, Jeannie Raymond, my darling. How are you today?
0:48.9	Hello, I'm really good. I finally got out of traffic and on the Zoom with you. So life is good.
0:59.0	Been in traffic all day. So long ride home today.
1:03.4	Oh, my God. That's one thing. That's, I mean, that's why I love trains. I've traveled trains and
1:09.7	got to like them and sold a whole
1:12.7	cargo of garages to get rid of the cars that I had for years.
1:16.6	Oh, yeah.
1:19.7	Let me just get on a train. I'm actually mapping out about four different trips I'm doing now.
1:28.3	And there's one trip I'm going on.
1:30.2	I'm deliberately getting on a train for like 17 hours
1:35.3	rather than get on a plane.
1:37.4	Well, or with the airports right now,
1:39.4	I don't want to go.
1:41.5	They're all, you know, they're delayed and-
1:43.8	Oh, are they? People, are you not familiar with this? What's going on up here?
1:48.0	No, no, I haven't been...
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