Sep 23, 2026 · 2h 10m
Chazz Palminteri defends loyalty as Hollywood’s old codes fade
King Charles vs. Diana's Brother, Harry and Meghan's Latest Fails, Plus Chazz Palminteri on Robert De Niro and Woody Allen | Ep. 1404
The episode pairs a dispute over royal narratives and public image with a firsthand account of how loyalty, privacy, and mentorship shaped one actor’s career.
- 1Megyn Kelly questions Earl Spencer’s account of a disputed call with Piers Morgan and the broader management of royal narratives.
- 2Chazz Palminteri traces A Bronx Tale from Bronx memories and dyslexia to creative control alongside Robert De Niro.
- 3Palminteri connects neighborhood codes of loyalty and discretion to Hollywood friendships, family life, and a changing entertainment industry.
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Palminteri explains how he refused offers that would strip away his control of A Bronx Tale, ultimately securing Robert De Niro as director and co-star.
The brief
Megyn Kelly opens by challenging Earl Spencer’s account of a disputed call with Piers Morgan, then broadens the argument to royal publicity, public memory, and image control.
A brief warning about AI as an emotional confidant shifts the episode toward attachment and influence before Kelly returns to criticism of royal appearances and media narratives.
Chazz Palminteri recounts a Bronx childhood, dyslexia, and the people who shaped A Bronx Tale, including the real-life Sonny and his father’s warnings about wasted talent.
Palminteri explains how he protected the story from Hollywood rewrites and partnered with Robert De Niro, who directed and co-starred in the film.
His stories about Woody Allen, Kevin Spacey, friendship across politics, and family life turn loyalty and discretion into a philosophy for surviving entertainment’s changing rules.