The Chazz Palminteri Show

Ed Giannetto joins Chazz Palminteri to discuss his memoir, A Boy Named Eddie, and his journey through childhood abuse, neglect and homelessness.

Raised partly by his grandparents in Brooklyn, Ed recounts an unstable childhood in Brooklyn and Queens, his efforts to pursue an education, and the people who helped him find stability. He also reflects on his years in the NYPD, his move into the environmental business, and a childhood encounter with neighborhood violence that draws a connection to Chazz’s own story.

The conversation explores resilience, independence and Ed’s decision to share his past in the hope of helping others.

This week, Chazz welcomes back actress Kathrine Narducci and comedian Tara Cannistraci for a lively conversation about careers, comedy, family, and growing up in New York.

Tara discusses her growing career in stand-up, touring arenas with Jo Koy, performing at Radio City Music Hall, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Chazz, Kathrine, and Tara also revisit their early days working together.

The conversation turns nostalgic as they share stories about growing up in Harlem and the Bronx, New York neighborhoods and nightlife, and how childhood and parenting have changed over the years. Kathrine also reflects on her career, including The Sopranos, A Bronx Tale, The Irishman, Godfather of Harlem, and Euphoria.

For the 300th episode of The Chazz Palminteri Show, I sit down with actress and singer Taral Hicks, who played Jane in A Bronx Tale.

Taral shares how she won the role, her experiences working with Robert De Niro and me, and the lessons she carried throughout her acting career. We revisit behind-the-scenes stories, including the scenes the studio wanted removed, and discuss the film’s impact on representation and interracial relationships.

We also talk about Taral’s music, faith, family, motherhood, and her plans for the future. It’s a meaningful conversation about the legacy of A Bronx Tale and the role that helped shape both our lives.

This week, I’m bringing you one of my personal favorite conversations from the archives: Bill Burr! I wanted to put this classic episode back together so you could enjoy the full conversation in one place.

Bill and I talk about A Bronx Tale, the moment we first met, his experience getting married, the ups and downs of performing comedy, and the pressure artists face when the business starts influencing their work. We also get into sports, Hollywood, friendship, therapy, and learning to enjoy the process instead of obsessing over the outcome.

Bill is one of the funniest and most honest guys out there, and this conversation is full of laughs, great stories, and real-life perspective. I hope you enjoy this flashback as much as I do!

This week on The Chazz Palminteri Show, I sit down with Peter Tuchman, better known as the “Einstein of Wall Street,” for a fascinating conversation about his more than 40 years on the New York Stock Exchange.

Peter explains how he got to Wall Street, how the trading floor has changed, what he learned from major market crashes, and his thoughts on AI, ETFs, the S&P 500, investing, and market volatility.

He also shares the remarkable story of his Holocaust-survivor parents, the mentor who helped guide him toward Wall Street, his son Benny working alongside him, his famous superstitions, and the bronze statue being created in his honor at the NYSE.

It's a conversation about investing, Wall Street, family, history, perseverance, and finding something you truly love to do.