Best Carlos Mafia Podcasts (2024)

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Season 15 - Episode 282 - Don Rickles Dying Question: What Did Sinatra Know About Marilyn's Death 48:11

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In this episode of *The Hollywood Godfather Podcast*, Gianni Russo and Jeanie delve into the fascinating world of classic Hollywood, focusing on the legendary comedian Don Rickles. They explore the lesser-known side of Don Rickles, including his long-standing friendship with Gianni Russo. Russo shares hilarious stories from his time working with Ri…

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Season 15 - Episode 281 - Mailbag Edition: Listener’s Questions 41:26

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In this Mailbag Edition, Gianni dives into listener questions about his legendary Las Vegas nights and celebrity escapades. From highly successful endeavors in Sin City to unforgettable, fun-filled nights with stars, Gianni shares behind-the-scenes stories and answers your questions. Tune in for a thrilling journey through the glamorous and wild ti…

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Season 15 - Episode 280 - When life gives you lemons…The making of Gianni Russo’s State St. 45:20

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In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable story of Gianni Russo and the making of his legendary State Street restaurant in Las Vegas. Transforming a modest realty office into a thriving after-hours speakeasy, Gianni turned lemons into lemonade, creating a hotspot that was the place to be from 6 PM to 6 AM. State Street became synony…

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Season 15 - Episode 279 - Intercepted: My unexpected Route to Success 35:58

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating story of Gianni Russo and his Las Vegas ventures. Russo takes us on a rollercoaster ride, from his ambitious plans for the Renaissance Hotel to the unexpected turn of events that led to the birth of his iconic Club Gianni Russo State Street. He’ll regale you with tales of A-list celebrities, unforgetta…

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Season 15 - Episode 278 - 24 Karat "Party" Crash Landing 32:41

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THE NIGHT GIANNI STOLE THE SHOW AT CAESARS PALACEBy GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 277 - Claws & Chaos with Siegfried & Roy 45:36

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When "THIS IS MY LIFESTYLE" got. wild with Siegfried & Roy's leopardBy GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 276 - Elvis’s Hangout- Tiffany’s at The Tropicana 42:58

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An exclusive hangout for Elvis Presley and other celebrities to unwind and have a good time.By GRI Entertainment

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Season 15 - Episode 275 - Let's Talk Las Vegas 42:19

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VEGAS LIGHTS AND MOB TIES: Gianni Russo’ s untold story of entrepreneurship in Sin City.By GRI Entertainment

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12. Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe with Aitch Alberto 44:12

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“These boys were mine and now I give them to you.” For the season finale of More Than a Movie, we sat down with friend of the pod Aitch Alberto to dive deep on her feature filmmaking debut. We discussed everything from adapting a beloved YA novel and convincing the author to give her the rights, to taking over directing duties from Miguel Arteta, a…

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Season 15 - Episode 274 - Al Sapienza 51:33

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Hollywood Centrist - Untitled and UnbiasedBy GRI Entertainment

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11. In the Summers with Residente and Alessandra Lacorazza 44:18

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“We won Sundance! What the fuck?” If you’re an outsider, the film industry can be seemingly impossible to penetrate. It’s even more difficult to tell your story - and have it seen - when it’s a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age tale about a queer Latina and her alcoholic father set in a small town in New Mexico. That story became the indie filmma…

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Season 15 - Episode 273 - BOOM BOOM MANCINI 52:27

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Boxing legend Ray “BOOM BOOM” Mancini in his own wordsBy GRI Entertainment

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10. El Mariachi with Carlos Gallardo and Elizabeth Avellan 45:26

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“He did it for $7,000.” Before Machete, before Spy Kids, before From Dusk till Dawn, there was El Mariachi. Eager to make a name for himself in the world of film, but with no industry connections whatsoever, Robert Rodriguez went and directed a movie on his own - guerilla style - in Mexico, with a production budget of only $7,000. Producer Elizabet…

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Season 15 - Episode 272 - A Heartfelt Thank You To Albert S Ruddy 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Lights, Camera, Reflections. My Life In The Movies Started with the great, Al Ruddy.By GRI Entertainment

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COMPUTER LOVE: SONGS + COMMENTARY (WENDY CARLOS, BRIAN ENO, KRAFTWERK, APHEX TWIN, YUNG LEAN) 2:45:47

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In this episode, we’ll be looking at the development of electronic music, from the first computer to play music to the AI vocoders creating their own songs. We’ll look at production, instruments and recording methods, and the ethos of DIY and remixing that runs throughout. We’ll also be looking at streaming, internet music genres, and virtual bands…

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HAIL SATAN: SONGS + COMMENTARY (BLACK SABBATH, MARILYN MANSON, MAYHEM, THREE 6 MAFIA, DOJA CAT) 1:30:09

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Throughout music, the symbol of Satan has been used for artistic expression, rebellion, genuine spiritual belief, irony, and shock value. In this episode we’ll discuss the satanic panic, the evolution of heavy metal, the unsettling incidents of murders and church burnings within the black metal scene, and the emergence of more contemporary pop cult…

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SURF'S UP: SONGS + COMMENTARY (DICK DALE, THE BEACH BOYS, SURF PUNKS, THE PIXIES, THE GROWLERS) 1:00:51

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In this episode we’re looking at the origins of surf music, its entanglement with punk, and its many revivals over the years. Spotify playlist of the songs played, and more: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64TyeBXMFej021suh31aMW?si=e0956c66300c459e

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MURDER BALLADS: SONGS + COMMENTARY (LEAD BELLY, JOHNNY CASH, NICK CAVE, NIRVANA) 1:02:19

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In this episode, we’ll be diving into murder ballads. Please be aware that this episode contains some sensitive topics. Playlist of songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FiEHVUcInRsD2yBsipNfz?si=6e98b4bba0404f8c

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SAHARA SOUNDS: SONGS + COMMENTARY (TINARIWEN, ALI FARKA TOURÉ, BOMBINO, MDOU MOCTAR, IMARHAN) 1:17:06

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In the second episode of Soundpit we’re exploring desert blues, a style of music that originated in the Tuareg and West African communities of the Sahara. Spotify playlist of songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4I6fx5foO7pOxpm4T401qD?si=2f426360b6ce4a48

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FRENCH SLEAZE: SONGS + COMMENTARY (SERGE GAINSBOURG, JANE BIRKIN, BRIGITTE BARDOT, FRANCE GALL) 1:32:21

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The first episode of the podcast, I discuss french music, from chanson to electronic, grouped under the genre of "french sleaze." Spotify playlist of songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5B0e3aC6CQ0vHiUziMkNS1?si=7c50411b4cb14247

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9. Zoot Suit with Luis Valdez 41:58

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“Let’s just shoot the play.” If you’ve listened to the first season of More Than a Movie, you may remember the one property that kept getting mentioned over and over - Zoot Suit - the play, and later film, that linked a generation of Latino actors and became a foundational text for the Chicano arts movement. Even many of our guests this season - fr…

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Season 15 - Episode 271 - Mail Bag 42:47

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Gianni & Jeanie answer our listeners emailed questions.By GRI Entertainment

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8. Language Lessons and Plan B with Natalie Morales 47:59

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“I was filming Plan B in the fall and editing Language Lessons on the weekend.” Everybody in Hollywood will tell you, it’s incredibly difficult to get a film made. Making a movie during a global pandemic? Even more difficult. Directing two movies during lockdown, in your first-ever attempt at feature filmmaking? Seemingly impossible. But not for Na…

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Season 15 - Episode 270 - Steve Schirripa: Vegas, Sopranos, Blue Bloods & Buddies 43:27

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Join veteran actors Steve Schirripa and Gianni Russo for an exclusive look at their incredible friendship spanning decades and continents. They'll delve into their Vegas beginnings and their experiences living in NYC. Great stories from two Hollywood Icons and a surprise cameo of the highly sought after WILLIE BOY!…

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7. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with Phil Lord 49:14

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“What if it’s Miles Morales?” We’ve seen Spider-Man on screen before. In fact, we’ve seen him in three different live-action iterations over the last 22 years. And yet somehow, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse feels startlingly fresh, a major shock to the system. We had never experienced anything like it in the world of superhero films, live-actio…

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Season 15 - Episode 269 - Soap Operas, Silver Screens & The Sopranos. The Many Hats of The Talented MATT SERVITTO 49:42

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This episode dives into his impressive career of Matt Servitto, including his iconic role on The Sopranos, his experiences behind the camera as a director, and the highly anticipated movie Alto Knights. Prepare to be entertained!!By GRI Entertainment

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6. Spy Kids with Alexa PenaVega and Elizabeth Avellan 36:53

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“The idea of Spy Kids, just like boom, hit him.” Coming off a string of successful Hard-R genre movies, Robert Rodriguez decided to make a surprising pivot into the world of family films. Enter the Spy Kids: a wildly popular franchise that now spans five films and has grossed over $550 million at the box office. We sat down with Robert’s wife and p…

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Season 15 - Episode 268 - From Demolition to Denkmal: The Fight for Marilyn Monroe's Legacy 43:06

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Can Marilyn's House be saved? Can Marilyn's Death Certificate be changed from Suicide to Homicide? Sign the petition here.By GRI Entertainment

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5. Blood In, Blood Out with Jesse Borrego and Enrique Castillo 49:54

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“You need to help me cast the Vatos Locos.” Season one of More Than a Movie offered a deep dive on American Me - Edward James Olmos’ notorious directorial debut about the formation of a real-life Mexican prison gang. In this episode, we take a look at the film that came just one year later - allegedly delayed in part because of the release of and r…

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Season 15 - Episode 267 - The Many Lives of Al Sapienza: Musician, Actor, Movie Star. 53:37

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You don’t want to miss this exciting episode with the exceptionally talented Al Sapienza. His memorable portrayal of Mikey on The Sopranos is just one of the many great performances he's given throughout his career. Buckle up for a wild ride as Al shares the highlights of his multifaceted career.By GRI Entertainment

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How to Ensure Successful Game Projects from Start to finish with King Montecillo of FizzBuzz Inc. 13:57

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In this session, King Montecillo, Managing Director of FizzBuzz Inc., brings their A-game and gives us some hard advice on creating project scopes and employing good project management skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction - all while keeping your team happy. Creating a Bible: The importance of documentation to protect all partie…

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How Gamification can make Learning more Efficient with Weng Bagadion of WBagadion 13:58

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Weng Bagadion, CEO and founder of WBagadion joins us in this episode to talk about how gamification can be used as a tool for efficient learning and recall as well as the best practices for applying gamification in different projects In this episode, we cover: What gamification is and how it has found its way into the corporate setting How gamifica…

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4. Real Women Have Curves with Patricia Cardoso 39:23

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“I walked out of the play.” Fresh off winning a Student Academy Award, Colombian filmmaker Patricia Cardoso was looking for her next film project. After some initial hesitation, she decided to adapt the much-beloved (but somewhat problematic) stage play Real Women Have Curves into what would become a major Sundance sensation. We sat down with Patri…

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Season 15 - Episode 266 - A glimpse of the exciting episodes coming your way 31:54

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Join us for a sneak peak of the exciting things in store for the Hollywood Godfather Podcast. Season 15 promises to bring you a roller-coaster ride of informative, entertaining and laugh out loud episodes featuring a diverse range of exciting guests, from authors and actors to people on the inside. Don't miss an episode, we know where you live.…

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Replicating Success: Creating Games as a Solo Dev and a Full Team with Ben Banta of Ranida Games 21:06

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In this episode, Ben Banta, CEO of Ranida Games joins us to take a trip down memory lane from when the era of flash games paved the way for a lot of solo game developers.. We then fast-forward to the current industry of games that continues to evolve with where Ben has grown from being a solo dev getting scouted by brands, to someone who is now alw…

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The Different Facets of Video Game Production with Walter De Torres and Coby Chan of Pixel Mafia 16:04

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What does it take to make a video game come to life? Coby Chan and Walter de Torres, co-founders of Pixel Mafia join us in this episode to give us a sneak peek of what the backstage of game development looks like, how the industry has evolved and created specific and special roles, and what it takes to bring a Triple-A game to life. Key insights in…

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3. La Bamba (Pt. 2) with Taylor Hackford 47:16

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"There’s a whole audience you’re missing.” On this episode of More Than a Movie, we met with the producer of La Bamba, Academy Award winning filmmaker Taylor Hackford, and explored how a white kid from Santa Barbara ended up becoming the driving force behind a film about a Mexican-American rock star. We talked everything from obtaining life rights …

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Season 15 - Episode 265 - Camera to Canvas the talented Federico Castelluccio 49:20

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Federico Castelluccio from the hit series THE SOPRANOS pulls back the curtain on his life and career in this exclusive interview.. Hear him dish about his journey to the top, his shifting roles and the unwavering passion that keeps him going. But that's not all! Federico Castelluccio shares an unexpected encounter with a ghostly presence that left …

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Effective Story-Telling when People have Short Attention Spans with Carlos Valdes of YangYang Mobile 16:08

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This time, we dive into another perspective inside game development as we talk to Carlos Valdes, Senior writer for YangYang Mobile. He joins the show to give us an insight into a writer's thought process behind weaving worlds and creating memorable characters for visual novel games. In this episode, we tackle: What differentiates visual novel games…

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How to Pitch your Game to Publishers with Ranulf Goss of Startrace 12:17

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Ranulf Goss, founder and CEO of Startrace Studios OPC joins us in this episode to talk about what it takes for your game to be pitch-ready to publishers and how does one exactly do that. The key insights in this episode are: What role does a game publisher play in the game development cycle and why is it beneficial to have one for your game? Self P…

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2. La Bamba (Pt. 1) with Lou Diamond Phillips 36:56

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“I didn’t think I had a shot at Richie.” Nearly 40 years after its release, La Bamba remains a cinematic landmark for representation and one of the highest-grossing Latino films of all time. We interviewed the star of the movie, Lou Diamond Phillips, about landing his big break, inhabiting the role of Chicano music icon Richie Valens, and bonding w…

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How to Create a Successful Mobile Game How to Market and Monetize It with Solon Chen of Kooapps 22:18

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From their humble beginnings to their now viral and addictive mobile games, Solon Chen, the Co-Founder and Studio Manager of Kooapps Philipines joins us to talk about what it takes to create a successful mobile game from conception, development, launch, and monetization. This episode's key insights: Understanding which ideas you can act on and exec…

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Season 14 - Episode 264 - Burt Kearns Author of Marlon Brando: Hollywood Rebel 44:24

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Burt Kearns Author of Marlon Brando: Hollywood RebelBy GRI Entertainment

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Why you need a Player Support Partner that Specializes in Video Games with Andro Baluyut of GameOps 10:26

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In this episode, we feature Andro Baluyut, Founder and CEO of GameOps, to talk about the importance of finding a player support partner for video games that specializes in providing support for games. In this feature, we discuss: What's the difference between Customer Support VS Player Support? Understanding the impact of the kinds of issues games …

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1. The Godfather Part III with Andy Garcia 38:46

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“I remember saying to myself, ‘that’s my part.’” For the season two premiere of More Than a Movie, we sat down with Andy Garcia to discuss the path to his legendary acting career, navigating Hollywood as a Latino, and manifesting his role as the successor to the most notorious crime boss in film history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Season 14 - Episode 263 - Aldo Gucci: Power, Family and the Fashion Empire 52:34

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This episode of the Hollywood Godfather dives into the fascinating and dramatic world of Aldo Gucci, the man who transformed his father's Florentine leather workshop into a global fashion Empire.By GRI Entertainment

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Introducing: More Than A Movie Season 2 2:36

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On this season of More Than a Movie, host Alex Fumero takes us through some of our favorite films that have impacted Latino Cinema. From Andy Garcia’s 1990 breakout role in Godfather III to Natalie Morales’s 2021 double directorial debut with Plan B and Language Lessons, this podcast looks at the story behind the story of Latino movies over the las…

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Season 14 - Episode 262 - Runlett & Baldacci Report 51:18

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Host Robert Baldacci from The Runlett & Baldacci Report on Youtube joined us to talk about show business, politics and more. View The Runlett & Baldacci Report on Youtube.By GRI Entertainment

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Episode 261 – Catching up with Kathrine Narducci 58:24

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Kathrine Narducci talks about her role as Anna Genovese in the mob film “Alto Knights”, her iconic role in “The Sopranos” and her upcoming plans. Recorded: 03/11/2024 Airing: 04/3/24By GRI Entertainment

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Season 14 - Episode 260 - The March Mailbag 42:15

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Listener's questions and comments.By GRI Entertainment

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