S18|E324: Star-Struck Stories: From Sinatra to the Godfather

The Hollywood Godfather Podcast

GRI Entertainment

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

4.7 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

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.

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0:00.0	From Sinatra, swing to Brando stage.
0:04.0	Maryland's Grace to JFK's age.
0:08.0	It's Johnny Russell, Hollywood's own.
0:12.0	Gini Raymond's secrets are shown.
0:16.0	Hollywood Godfather.
0:26.6	Welcome everybody. It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast. I can't believe we're into July. I love it.
0:35.6	Absolutely. July is my favorite.
0:38.5	That wonderful voice you're hearing is Jeannie Raymond, the co-host of the show,
0:45.5	the star of the show.
0:47.0	Oh, I don't know about that, but I'm the co-host that's happy to be here.
0:51.7	That's for sure.
0:53.1	Hi, Gianni.
0:57.2	I'm welcome. I am my love I am great getting warming right up here in in Utah it has certainly summer is here it is hot hot so
1:06.5	so so so actually I don't go out that much in the sun anymore.
1:12.3	You're right.
1:14.0	Well, hey, we've got a fun show.
1:15.8	We've got a bunch of questions,
1:17.3	and we've got a bunch of announcements of where you're going to be.
1:20.7	So I'm excited for all of that.
1:23.4	You've got a couple of really fun engagements
1:26.4	where people are going to get to come and meet you, sign autographs, do some pictures, and those are always...
1:32.4	That's all happening at Resorts World, the Catskills.
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