Fuhgeddaboudit with Vinny Pastore

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Another episode of Fuhgeddaboudit with special guest Gilbert Gottfried! It was a special treat to have the legend Gottfried in the Storic studio! Vinny tells us about his new ab workout. Shout out Hot Boy summer?! Do you have any special work outs? Comment below and the Fuhgeddaboudit team will try it out! The boys are so happy to have Gilbert in studio. He tells us about getting fired from Afflac, playing a toaster and an ant, cancel culture. Is Gilbert the first person to get cancelled in the modern sense of the word? The three talk about film too! Gilbert tells us about his favorite roles he's done and Al Pacino. Do you think that Pacino could play Scarface now if they made it? Also Johnny shares with Gilbert how he has inspired him by his professionalism, specifically during a stand-up gig they did together with a bad audience! Listen to the full episode!  

The boys are back in the studio and today they are being joined by Melissa Rivers!Before they get her on zoom the two guys catch up and talk about how Vinny was giving advice to his Lyft driver. Johnny recalls his recent trip to Ohio and how someone rudely ask him to wear a mask in Ohio. Vinny lies about taking Drew to Rao's. Stevie Villano takes the mic and talks about Vinnie's stinker of a movie Calico Skies. They talk about their hotel accomodations while working on the movie. Vinny blows up Tom AKA "Smizemores" spot about smoking weed. Vinny auditions on air for "Adipose" Finch for one flew over the Cuckoo's Nest and Vinny talks about his band, Vinny Pastores Gangster Squad which is on tour! The guys share exclusive behind the scenes content from made in Chinatown. They finally get Melissa on and it's a great time! Johnny reminisces about his childhood and they find out Melissa grew up in a surprisingly traditional household. They talk about Melissa's mom, Joan Rivers, and the legend's sense of humor at home as silly and sophomoric. Johnny wonders if she still dreams about her mom as he has vivid dreams about his mother since she's passed. Melissa shares with the boys about her being a best selling author. Vinny takes his shot and wonders if Melissa is dating. Find out on this episode of Fuhgeddaboutit!  

This week the boys are being joined by Drew Pinsky AKA Dr. Drew! He is a media personality, internist, and addiction medicine specialist that started his media presence on hit VH1 shows. The boys start off the episode talking about Vinny's weekend, it was crazy! He is excited about an upcoming movie release that Vinny is going to be in called Birthday Cake. This movie has big stars like Val Kilmer, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sevigno, William Fitchner, and Joe Denofrio! What a cast! The boys welcome in Dr. Drew with a Fuhgeddaboudit hello! Dr. Drew shares with us teaching health through other people's stories on his show, Addiction isn't a Dirty Word. He explains his work with his patients and clarifies that rehab isn't vacation, for even for celebrities! Dr. Drew talks about his time on VH1's Celebrity Rehab show. Vinny talks about his time in the 70s being heavily into cocaine! But through art and spirituality there are ways of growing as a person and getting over drug and mental health issues. Dr. Drew tells us about his novel Cracked about a Doctor with boundary issues. They all discuss the current mask culture in the tristate area, from New York to New Jersey. Dr. Drew tells us about him getting COVID and how he avoided hospitalization. He also tells us about acting aspirations and how he'd love to play a junkie.

Vinny and Johnny are back in the studio for another episode catching up with close friends. This week they are joined by Michael Loftus, television producer they go back with. Vinny tells us about how he is losing weight lately and yoga. What is your favorite work out? Tell us in the comments and reviews! You see the true friendship in this podcast because Vinny and Johnny start to bicker! We love to see it because it's in all fun. Do you think that Vinny was trying to sabotage the interview?! The friends discuss comedy and how they tend to rewrite certain jokes depending on the city that they are in. They talk about working with Charlie Sheen and meeting Clint Eastwood. Loftus was trying to talk cars with Clint Eastwood and.. well tune in and hear that story!  Rate review and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Have a favorite moment from this episode? Tell us in the comments or send that time code to a friend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny and Johnny are back for another episode. FIRST! Be sure to subscribe to this show!! Did you notice that Vinny got a new youthful haircut? He's getting ready to go out on the road again, so be sure to check him out and the Gangster Squad. We find out that Vinny doesn't really love Bob Dylan! The boys today are joined by Marilu Henner, actress, producer, radio host, podcaster, and author. You know her best on her time on Taxi! Marilu tells us about her last year and how she spent it in Vancouver. Most don't remember this but Marilu and Vinny have already met on the set of The Apprentice. Vinny was actually a rat, imagine that!? Marilu remembers everything, she is proud of her highly superior autobiographical memory. Marilu tells us about starring in Blood Brothers, dating John Travolta & Tony Danza, and her time on the show Taxi. She tells the boys how she ended up in the role Taxi and how she learned from Danny Devito and Judd Hirsch. The guys inquire about syndication royalties and about a Taxi reunion show! Vinny talks about the time Tony Danza helped him audition for Bullets Over on Broadway. They get into it a bit more and Marilu tells us about when she met her ex husband during a screen test for Hammett Frederick and Apocalypse Now. She is still friends with her ex and tells the boys about how that came to be! Marilu also tells the boys about what it was like working with Andy Kaufman, Tony Clifton stories, and dubbing foreign films for Netflix. The three talk about much more that you CANNOT miss! It is a great time!!

The Boys are back and catching up once again in the studio! They started off the day great, Vinny claimed he is into Yoga lately. Do we believe him? Either way, Vinny is getting older gracefully. They call their good friend (well now a new friend to Johnny!), Louis Lombardi AKA Ducky. You know Louis from his appearances in the Sopranos, 24 and Entourage! Also is a writer, director of the films DOUGHBOYS and THE BOSS.  Johnny and Louis meet over zoom, for the first time! As they all start to talk about their lives, they realize they might have crossed paths before. Is it possible Johnny and Louis grew up together without ever meeting each other? They all talk and watch clips from The Sopranos. Johnny loves Vinny and comments at what a great actor he is. Did you know that Louis tried out for Vinny’s part of Big Pussy?! He ended up playing Skip. The two reminisce of the times they would smoke weed and then rehearse lines for their scenes in HBO’s The Sopranos.  You can check out Louis now on The Rock’s new television show, The Young Rock. He’s hilarious! He was recently in Hawaii filming for the show, was an awesome opportunity as it is a perk as an actor to get to travel! He tells us about hanging with the Rock's cousin in Hawaii Tanoi Reed. The boys also discuss how Louis got the nickname Ducky, his frozen pizza brand, and times at Vinny’s club. Did you know that Matt Dillon would come around Vinny’s bar time to time? Because he played all these tough guys in movies, most of Vinny’s customers would try to fight Matt so they looked tough. WILD! The boys are then joined by actress and Medium, Tessa DelZoppo. They have a great time catching up and learning about each other!

Vinny and Johnny welcome their good friend Mario Cantone to the studio. You know Mario Cantone for many roles in movies and theatre but one he is well known for is his role as Anthony in the HBO series, Sex and the City. The Oscars were on the night before and what they thought of the new set up. It was different, but let's be real, so is everything! The boys talk about Oscar winning movies like movies in the 80s like Brando in the Godfather, Robert Dinero in Raging Bull and Meryl Streep, Sophie's Choice. Vinny admits he hasn't seen that movie! The boys continue to joke around, Vinny forgets what Wikipedia is called! He tells Jonny and Mario that he's not into relationships, maybe he's scared? They reminisce of good times, like Sex and the City, and being on NBC's The Apprentice. Johnny talks about his deep desire to get on Sex and the City. Did you know that Jonny auditioned for Sex and the City? Also did you know that Vinny was on Dancing with the Stars but quit! As they looked back they then began to talk about what is coming up next for all of them. Mario and Vinny plan an all gay production of A Street Car Named Desire. Mario also tells us about touring comedy early on and now with a band. Tune in for this fun time with friends and tell us your favorite part in the comments! Watch us here!

Vincent Piazza is here joining the boys as their first in studio guest! You know Vincent from HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, the film Jersey Boys and more. Johnny and Vincent go way back, he was actually the best man at his wedding! He’s a boy from Queens, New York who grew up enjoying to box. Johnny Goumba has two Vincents in his life and they both go by Vinny! He joins the guys to discuss how life in 2020 was, and his past roles in television and film. Vincent worked with the legendary Christopher Walken, and tells us about how that experience was. Vincent also tells us about the time he met the Obamas! One day, John Loyd calls Vincent and says that the movie he is in is doing amazing in Japan! The Prime Minister of Japan is coming for a visit to the White House and they are going to be showing his movie and they’d love to have him. Vincent says he was nervous to perform in front of the Obamas but ends up going! How amazing! As Vincent says, he “is the Forrest Gump of Queens!” Listen to the fun episode of the three friends catching up! Tune in and tell us on instagram (@fuhgeddaboditpod) what annoys your significant other about your friends. #VinnyPastore #JerseyBoys #Sopranos

It has been a long time since the boys have been back in the studio BUT THEY ARE BACK! Vinny and Johnny are in the studio catching up about how they kept busy during quarantine, how they are now vaccinated, excited about reuniting and catching up with friends. Vinny calls his old costar, Maureen VanZandt. You may remember Maureen from the Sopranos, she portrayed Gabriella Dante in a supporting role for over 28 episodes! Do you remember her? We love Maureen! She catches up with Vinny and Johnny talking about putting on plays during the pandemic. Johnny admits he has a bit of "post- traumatic syndrome", tune in to find out to what!! Also what a fun treat of Vinny taking us back to his time as a bar owner. Did you know that Vinny owned a bar? He also tells us about the time he was a part of the reality show with Donald Trump, The Apprentice. Also remember Dancing with the Stars? Vinny was on that! Vinny sings the Praises of "Sammy Jager". The boys also call a dear friend Frank Pisani and catch up about the good old days. Tune in and tell us what your favorite part was of the boys reuniting! #VinnyPastore #Fuhgeddaboudit #Sopranos

Caroline Rhea is a world famous stand-up comedian and actor. Vinny met her when he was on Hollywood Squares with Tony Sirico. She also goes way back with Johnny. They talk about Australia, her crush on James Gandolfini (and Bruce Springsteen, and why Vin's birthday triggers her. Also stick around to the end for some hilarious antics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny and Johnny talk with radio legend Joe Cause about The Irishman, The last days of Disco, being the first person to play Gloria on the radio in New York, and much much more. Also, a surprise guest drops in, and Vinny tells Johnny about working in The Pentagon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael joins Vinny and Johnny to talk about how close him and James Gandolfini got over the years. He also talks growing up in Mt. Vernon, how he paid his dues in acting, reading a play with Al Pacino at Al's house, and his role in the new film One Night in Miami.  AND! Michael tells a story about the time Muhammed Ali visited the set of The Sopranos and how impacted James Gandolfini and the crew were. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Rodia is taking Instagram and comedy stages across America by storm. He gives us a taste of his impressions and story-telling on this episode, recounting how his fresh-off-the-boat Italian family just communicates different.  Anthony also talks about what it's like to do stand-up on the road with Johnny, being Napolitano, and how he made the leap from Car Sales to Comedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny and Johnny shoot the breeze at Rockwell's in Pelham over coffee. Vinny's driver Stevie joins them and they talk about flying private with Guy Ritchie and Madonna to Paris, and hitting underground clubs with Mickey Rourke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goumba Johnny and Vincent Pastore talk to renowned psychic Kim Russo just in time for Halloween. Kim makes prognostications about Covid, The Election, and Vinny's career. She also hears something about Vinny that leaves everyone shocked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny and Johnny reminisce with Vincent about traveling to Saudi Arabia, teaching acting, and The Sopranos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathrine and the guys talk art, Vin’s marriage proposal, and the focus necessary to achieve your dreams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the difference between Little Steven, Silvio Dante, and Miami Steven? And what has Vinny been working on with Maureen's Renegade Theater Company? Find out on this episode of Fuhgeddaboudit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chazz tells the guys how he got his big break which led to his legendary film A Bronx Tale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vinny and Johnny have known Colin Quinn for over 30 years. In this episode, the guys catch up, reminisce about their history in the business, and talk Colin's new book, Overstated: A Coast to Coast Roast of the 50 States. Overstated is available on http://colinquinn.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Darrow joins the guys for their first episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sopranos’ Vinny Pastore and his good friend, Goumba Johnny are quite the comedy pair and now they’re welcoming their friends and fellow celebrities into the studio with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.