On this episode, Neil Haley and Greg Hanna interviewed acclaimed actor Armen Garo, known for roles in The Sopranos, The Departed, and CODA. Armen shared how his early public speaking experiences at Albany Academy shaped his comfort performing in front of crowds and explained how real-life observations of organized crime figures during his time as a nightclub doorman influenced his authentic portrayal of mob characters. He offered a behind-the-scenes look at The Departed, revealing that his intense scene was entirely improvised under Martin Scorsese’s direction, and discussed upcoming projects including Federal Hill, Shackled, and Once a Week for Life.
The show then shifted to financial insights with co-hosts Frank Fiore and Paul Hollis joined by gold and silver analyst Jordan Roy-Byrne. Jordan explained that gold has entered a historic bull market and recommended investors consider allocating 10–20% of their portfolio to precious metals. He discussed long-term secular trends, underperformance in silver, and the value of diversifying with emerging markets and junior mining stocks. Frank echoed Jordan’s insights with personal experiences investing in gold, emphasizing a “shotgun” strategy when picking penny stocks.
Closing the episode, Laura White discussed her passion for coaching women entrepreneurs through her "Prosper and Flourish" group program. She explained the power of asking the right questions, fostering accountability, and creating community in group coaching settings. In the final segment, Mina joined to humorously explore the horrors of historical English healthcare, touching on unsanitary practices like bloodletting and the use of leeches, while highlighting how far modern medicine has come.
