The Chazz Palminteri Show

In Episode 279 of The Chazz Palminteri Show, Chazz welcomes back UFC fighter Mickey Gall for a conversation that goes far beyond fighting.

Gall discusses the lessons combat sports teach about honesty, discipline, resilience, and personal growth. He reflects on dealing with losses, the importance of challenging yourself, and why fighting forces competitors to confront reality in ways few other professions can.

The conversation also explores wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, self-defense, the business side of the UFC, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level.

Blending technical fight knowledge with practical life lessons, this episode offers insight for both combat sports fans and anyone looking to improve mentally and physically.

In this special Memorial Day episode of The Chazz Palminteri Show, Chazz is surprised by producer John (NYVideoGuy) with the official YouTube Silver Play Button celebrating 100,000 subscribers.

Chazz reflects on how the podcast began during COVID and thanks the audience for supporting the show’s growth over the years.

The episode then revisits a classic conversation with neighborhood legend Raffy “Squiggy” Squalante, who shares unforgettable stories about old-school Bronx life, gambling culture, bookmakers, neighborhood characters, and the realities of growing up in a very different New York.

Blending humor, nostalgia, and authentic storytelling, this episode captures the spirit of old-school neighborhood culture and the importance of preserving these stories.

In Episode 277 of The Chazz Palminteri Show, Chazz sits down with twins JoJo and Nicky Scarlotta for a conversation about acting, writing, family, and Italian-American culture.

The brothers discuss their experience appearing in Power: Raising Kanan, developing their first screenplay together, and launching their podcast The Seif. The conversation also explores the importance of authenticity in acting, storytelling, and staying grounded while pursuing creative goals.

Later in the episode, their father Joe Scarlotta Sr. joins the discussion, leading to stories about Staten Island, Brooklyn restaurants, Italian expressions, and old-school family traditions.

Blending humor, filmmaking insight, and cultural pride, this episode feels like a classic Italian family conversation around the dinner table.

In Episode 276 of The Chazz Palminteri Show, Chazz sits down with Sabino, founder of Growing Up Italian and owner of Anthony & Son Panini Shop in Brooklyn.

The conversation focuses on Italian-American culture, authentic food traditions, and the neighborhoods that continue to preserve old-school Italian values. They discuss what makes Neapolitan pizza unique, the importance of ingredients and preparation, and how social media has influenced modern food culture.

They also talk about the realities of running a food business, the continued connection people feel to Italian heritage, and upcoming international appearances in London and Italy.

Blending humor, food knowledge, and cultural pride, this episode celebrates the traditions that continue to bring people together.

In Episode 275 of The Chazz Palminteri Show, Chazz discusses leadership, human nature and life lessons inspired by Machiavelli’s The Prince.

He explores the well-known question of whether it is better to be feared or loved, explaining why the answer lies in balance. The conversation also includes real life stories about being scammed, the importance of awareness and how to read people more effectively.

Chazz also reflects on modern culture, including how social media often rewards negative behavior and why discipline, character and respect remain essential values.

This episode offers practical insight into leadership, decision-making, and understanding people.