{"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":"On Stage and Off Script: Al Sapienza's Take on Life and Showbiz","slug":"on-stage-and-off-script-al-sapienza-s-take-on-life-and-showbiz","published_at":"2026-01-14T08:00:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180/on-stage-and-off-script-al-sapienza-s-take-on-life-and-showbiz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180","url":"https://www.hollwoodgodfatherpodcast.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/8bfe6c78-3742-4719-a65b-a34b699505b9/stream.mp3","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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3196,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast-1042180/episodes/on-stage-and-off-script-al-sapienza-s-take-on-life-and-showbiz/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/on-stage-and-off-script-al-sapienza-s-take-on-life-and-showbiz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}