Mailbag: Memories and Mysteries

About this episode

Gianni and Jeanie celebrate their 360th episode by answering fan questions and discussing various topics related to the mob and Hollywood.

Gianni and co-host Jeanie celebrate 6.5 years and their 360th Hollywood Godfather podcast episode, teasing expanded reach and possible national radio. In a mailbag show, Russo promotes the Chiller convention April 2–4 at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey, urging fans to buy his books Hollywood Godfather and Mafia Secrets on Amazon and bring memorabilia for signing; they also plug his Cameo messages. Russo answers questions about travel (rarely Midwest), fitness (walking two miles daily at Bloomingdale’s), and changes in modern mobsters, describing a recent intimidation call. He discusses benefits with boxer Boom Boom Mancini, memories of his State Street restaurant and staff who became successful, the origin of a photo of him selling pens, and historic NYC spots. Russo says producer George Gallo is developing a Mafia Secrets screenplay tied to Marilyn Monroe claims, shares a Sinatra-Ava Gardner story, recounts AJ Pratt “Tailor from Sin City,” explains Godfather set details (Brando’s cat, real horse head), gives an update on Resorts World Aqueduct timing, recalls attending major boxing matches, and describes Vegas showgirls and his wig business. Advertising Inquiries…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gianni Russo, Jeanie

Topics covered

• mailbag
• memories
• mobsters
• boxing
• Hollywood
• conventions

Keywords

• Hollywood Godfather
• mobsters
• Chiller convention
• boxing matches
• Cameo
• Marilyn Monroe
• Vegas showgirls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hollywood Godfather, Cameo, Amazon

Books & works: Mafia Secrets, Hollywood Godfather

Places: Whippany, New Jersey, Bloomingdale’s, NYC, Vegas

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