The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast, hosted by Gianni Russo and co-host Jeanie Raymond, covers Hollywood, the mob and personal recollections, interviews and listener mailbag segments. It has 398 episodes released weekly, typically about 51 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.
A long-running Hollywood and mob history show with a loyal 4.6-rated audience
- 398 weekly episodes since 2019 give a sponsor a steady, long-term slot
- 772 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average signal an engaged listener base
- Guest interviews and personal recollections suit sponsors wanting storytelling reads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, listener mailbag, co-hosted conversation
- Tone
- nostalgic, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description links to a subscribe page only, and no funding links are listed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/the-hollywood-godfather-podc… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1452958267 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/778f590f-4343-4f21-ad2c-e04a… |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Interview with Producer/Director Brett Ratner | 2026-09-16 | 51 min |
| The Godfather of New Orleans: Unveiling Carlos Marcello's Reign (Rebro | 2026-09-09 | 54 min |
| Kirk Kerkorian: Master of the Vegas Universe (Rebroadcast) | 2026-09-02 | 47 min |
| Where is Jimmy Hoffa? We May Have the Answer (Rebroadcast) | 2026-08-26 | 55 min |
| An Interview with Joe Occhipinti (Rebroadcast) | 2026-08-19 | 49 min |
| GR Meets GR: An Interview with the Actor Who Plays Gianni in “The Offe | 2026-08-12 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 33 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Season 21 returns December 2, 2026. New guests. New season. New features! Join Gianni Russo, Carlo Rizzi in the original The Godfather, and co-host Jeanie Raymond for a weekly conversation about Hollywood, the mob, and a lifetime of stories. Every Wednesday, hear personal recollections, guest interviews, and the listener mailbag. Listen, watch, and subscribe:…
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About The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
The Hollywood Godfather Podcast is hosted by Gianni Russo, known from The Godfather, with co-host Jeanie Raymond. The show, published through RedCircle, covers Hollywood, the mob and true crime through personal recollections, guest interviews and a listener mailbag. According to the feed, it has released 398 episodes, currently on a weekly Wednesday cadence with a typical length of about 51 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 772 ratings with a 4.6 average. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, most likely older listeners interested in film history and true crime. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. That suits film, book and classic entertainment brands looking for a longer-running, story-driven audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hollywood Godfather Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Hollywood Godfather Podcast
How much does The Hollywood Godfather Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode on Starbooked. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and terms.
What is The Hollywood Godfather Podcast about?
The show covers Hollywood, the mob and true crime through guest interviews, personal recollections and a listener mailbag. Hosts include Gianni Russo and Jeanie Raymond, with weekly episodes around 50 minutes long.
How do I contact The Hollywood Godfather Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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