{"podcast":{"title":"The Hollywood Godfather Podcast","slug":"the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180","podcast_index_feed_id":1042180,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/778f590f-4343-4f21-ad2c-e04a83b14d43","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast7428","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/3/18/3/d3f8bfbc-a5da-488e-b108-c320295da542_season-20.jpg","author":"GRI Entertainment","episode_count":383,"summary":"Welcome to The Hollywood Godfather Podcast. Hosted by The Godfather star Gianni Russo and co-host Jeanie Raymond, this captivating podcast dives deep into Russo’s incredible life, from his history with the mob to his friendships with Hollywood legends, Vatican insiders, U.S. presidents, and iconic figures from around the world. Every Wednesday, Gianni and Jeanie bring listeners behind the scenes of some of the most compelling stories in entertainment and organized crime, often joined by special celebrity guests. Tune in for firsthand accounts of untold stories, candid conversations, and a journey through a life that blends crime, fame, and power.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180"},"episode":{"title":"Legends Series: Singing with the Stars: Paul Anka Shares His Story","slug":"legends-series-singing-with-the-stars-paul-anka-shares-his-story","published_at":"2026-04-08T07:00:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180/legends-series-singing-with-the-stars-paul-anka-shares-his-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180","url":"https://www.hollwoodgodfatherpodcast.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/74b4dd40-63cf-4c05-b9b3-22e62b41fd96/stream.mp3","summary":"Gianni and Jeanie record the Podcast while on location at the Chill Out event in New Jersey and a racetrack, welcoming longtime friend Paul Anka as part of their “Legends” series. Anka discusses how his songs, including “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” are trending on TikTok, and promotes his HBO Max documentary “Paul Anka: His Way” and a planned Broadway show about his life. He shares family details, including five daughters, a 20-year-old son entering the publishing business, and his daughter’s marriage to Jason Bateman. Anka recounts writing “Diana” at 15 and launching his career via ABC-Paramount, outlines upcoming tour stops including Borgata in April and Vegas in May, and talks about staying healthy, avoiding stress, and staying active as he ages. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"Gianni and Jeanie record the Podcast while on location at the Chill Out event in New Jersey and a racetrack, welcoming longtime friend Paul Anka as part o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2635,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180/episodes/legends-series-singing-with-the-stars-paul-anka-shares-his-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180/legends-series-singing-with-the-stars-paul-anka-shares-his-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}