Dante Palminteri - Nepotism, Pressure, and Working Hard To Prove Himself

In this episode of Cats and Pudding, Jen sits with Garry Pastore and Dante Palminteri for an honest conversation about acting, auditions, and growing up around Hollywood. Dante opens up about what it’s really like being the son of a legendary actor, why nepotism isn’t the shortcut people think it is, and how brutal rejection shapes an actor’s career. From mob movies and self-tapes to wild audition stories, working with iconic performers, and learning to survive the business mentally, this episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of Hollywood.