The Hollywood Godfather Podcast

In this flashback episode, Gianni Russo, Patrick Piccirelli, and Megan Horan discuss the Bilotti family, focusing on Tommy Bilotti’s role as Paul Castellano’s trusted driver/bodyguard and the planning and execution of the Sparks Steakhouse hit, including disguises, multiple shooters, and later identification through cooperators and FBI bugs. Russo recounts personal stories about Bilotti, Tommy Ernst, and a Jersey shootout, explains why Castellano was targeted (including perceived disrespect to Neil Dellacroce), and describes how fear, money, RICO, and seized assets eroded mob loyalty. They note Bilotti’s brother Joey was brought in and warned after the murder. The episode includes an ad for Corleone Fine Italian products and a mailbag covering hidden mob wealth, Russo’s shoe style (influenced by Dean Martin), his Prison Break experience and residuals, favorite Las Vegas Italian restaurant (Piero’s), the Joe Valachi testimony, and favorite traits of Brando and Sinatra.

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In the final episode of the year, We look into the controversial death of Marilyn Monroe. Co-hosts Gianni and Jeanie discuss the release of Russo's latest book, 'Mafia Secrets,' and James Patterson's 'The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe,' which both address the circumstances surrounding Monroe's death. Russo shares personal recollections from 63 years ago, emphasizing his role as an informant for Frank Costello. He reveals that Monroe's death was a cover-up involving figures like Bobby Kennedy and the Chicago mob, contradicting her official suicide verdict. The hosts reflect on the implications of Patterson's findings, which validate Russo's long-held assertions and recount Monroe's relationships and final days. They also share future plans for the podcast and Russo’s upcoming events, while highlighting their determination to have Monroe’s cause of death reclassified from suicide to homicide by her 100th birthday.

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This episode of the Hollywood Godfather podcast, Gianni & Jeanie pay tribute to Dorothy Kilgallen, a renowned journalist and investigative reporter who died under mysterious circumstances 60 years ago. Guest Mark Shaw discusses his research on Kilgallen's work and death, while New York City Councilman Robert Holden talks about his efforts to honor her memory by renaming a street near her former home as 'Dorothy Kilgallen Way.' They touch on Kilgallen's investigations into the JFK assassination, the challenges faced in reopening her case, and the importance of giving her the recognition she deserves. The podcast also details plans for a public ceremony on November 8th to officially rename the street.

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On the Hollywood Godfather podcast, Gianni and Jeanie welcome back Matt Servitto, who is recovering after contracting type B flu and double pneumonia following a Colorado Springs fan event. The conversation ranges from faith and aging to Gianni’s background (polio, meeting Frank Costello, buying a boat, and his path into The Godfather through Joe Colombo’s Italian Anti-Defamation League meeting), including Gianni’s rehearsal experiences with Marlon Brando and Brando’s acting guidance. Servitto discusses classical training (Oxford and Juilliard), the challenge of competing with “authentic” non-trained performers in film/TV, and how resilience from football helps in an industry defined by rejection. They also address technology and AI, green-screen production, union concerns about likeness and avatars, and hopes that human-made art becomes more valued. Servitto plugs his film A Town Called Purgatory on Tubi and updates his project Batshit Crazy.

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On the Hollywood Godfather podcast, Gianni and co-host Jeanie welcome back tech expert Mike Austin to discuss staying safe with technology. Austin explains iPhone screen sharing, warns about scams such as fake Venmo “send it back” requests, phishing emails, and the risks of unsubscribing from unknown emails; he advises verifying sender addresses, using aliases when signing up for services, and keeping devices updated with firewalls and security software. He says major databases have been hacked and mentions services like Cloaked to remove personal data, plus call-screening and message filtering features. They discuss algorithm-driven ads, DuckDuckGo, and new AI threats including fingerprint harvesting from peace-sign photos and voice-cloned fraud calls, recommending private social accounts and family code words. Audience questions cover senior safety tips (don’t send money, avoid crypto), Zelle and payment security (prefer credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay), blocking subscriptions via banks, and using Rocket Money.

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