Interview Roundup: Gianni Russo, Jim Ross, Bryan Alvarez and More

Interview roundup · Sept. 1–Nov. 10, 2026

Fred Richani’s latest TSC News interviews, newest first: a Godfather actor, two of wrestling’s best-known voices, a Las Vegas jazz musician, a filmmaker and a marathon of MMA interviews. Click a title for the full interview.

Bryan Alvarez on Pro Wrestling For Dummies, F4W Success, Career

Nov. 6 · The Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez talks about his book Pro Wrestling For Dummies, building F4W and working with Dave Meltzer.

Penn & Teller Music Director Mike Jones on Jazz Career, Vegas Life

Oct. 28 · Jazz pianist Mike Jones, the music director for Penn & Teller’s Las Vegas show, talks about his career and life in Vegas.

Live MMA Interviews Marathon: UFC, Pride, Bellator, Strikeforce

Oct. 10 · A live marathon of our best MMA interviews, with fighters from the UFC, Pride, Bellator and Strikeforce.

Jim Ross on Ken Shamrock in WWE Attitude Era

Oct. 9 · WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross looks back at Ken Shamrock’s run in the WWF during the Attitude Era.

Director Meriem Sakrouhi on Mon Taxi, Father Daughter Connection

Sept. 17 · Filmmaker Meriem Sakrouhi talks about Mon Taxi, her short film about the bond with her late father, and her move from architecture to film.

Actor Gianni Russo on The Godfather, Marlon Brando, Mob Life

Sept. 10 · Gianni Russo, who played Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather, talks about Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Al Pacino and life around the mob.

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