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ReRun-Ep 21: Johnny Roast Beef TAWKS Funny


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In this unforgettable episode of We Tawk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo bring the laughs, the chaos, and the New York attitude as they welcome a very special guest: Johnny Williams, better known to so many fans as Johnny Roastbeef from Goodfellas.

From the second this episode starts, it’s classic We Tawk Funny energy — jokes, jabs, stories, and absolute mayhem. But once Johnny joins the show, things go to another level.

Johnny shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Goodfellas, including what it was like working with Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Martin Scorsese, how he was discovered, how his iconic role came to life, and why that one unforgettable scene still lives in people’s minds decades later.

In this episode, they talk about:
• How Johnny Roastbeef got discovered for Goodfellas
• Working with De Niro, Pesci, and Scorsese
• Behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most iconic mob movies ever made
• Sharon and Joe’s own acting journeys
• Growing up with New York accents and being told they “talk funny”
• Why authenticity matters in acting and comedy
• Johnny’s life in LA, his work at Rao’s, and what he’s doing now

This episode is packed with hilarious banter, legendary stories, and the kind of personality that made Goodfellas one of the most beloved films of all time.

If you love mob movies, comedy, New York personalities, acting stories, and classic entertainment talk, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

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