JoJo & Nicky Scarlotta on Acting, Family and Culture | The Chazz Palminteri Show | Episode 277

In Episode 277 of The Chazz Palminteri Show, I sit down with twins JoJo and Nicky Scarlotta for one of the most fun and authentic conversations we’ve had on the podcast. We talk about growing up Italian-American, family, acting, writing, old-school values, Staten Island and Brooklyn culture, and what it’s like building a creative career together as twins. These guys have incredible chemistry, great energy, and a real passion for storytelling. JoJo and Nicky open up about working on Power: Raising Kanan, writing their first screenplay together, launching their podcast The CYPH and chasing creative goals while staying grounded in family and tradition. We also talk a lot about acting, authenticity on camera, screenwriting, and why the best performers are usually just being themselves. Then we get a surprise appearance from their father, Joe Scarlotta Sr., which turns into an amazing conversation about Italian culture, restaurants, family, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the expressions only Italians understand without saying a word. This episode feels like sitting around the table with family — a lot of laughs, real stories, and great conversation. In this episode I talk about: Growing up as identical twins How JoJo and Nicky communicate without speaking Their acting experience on Power: Raising Kanan Writing and developing their first screenplay Why authenticity matters in acting Launching their podcast The CYPH Italian-American family culture and traditions Staten Island and Brooklyn restaurant culture Advice about screenwriting and storytelling A surprise appearance from Joe Scarlotta Sr. Why Italian expressions say everything without words CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:05 Meeting JoJo and Nicky Scarlotta 03:20 Growing up as twins and twin connection 06:10 Family stories and being raised Italian-American 09:00 Did their father know he was having twins? 12:15 Launching The CYPH podcast 15:20 Working together creatively as brothers 18:10 Acting in Power: Raising Kanan 21:30 Why authenticity matters in acting 24:05 Funny stories about auditions and performers 27:10 Writing their first screenplay together 30:20 Chasing creative goals and believing in yourselves 33:00 Advice about screenwriting and storytelling 36:00 Surprise appearance from Joe Scarlotta Sr. 39:00 Italian restaurants, Staten Island and Brooklyn culture 42:10 Italian expressions and family humor 44:00 Final thoughts and reflections JoJo and Nicky Scarlotta are actors, writers, content creators and hosts of The CYPH podcast. The twins recently appeared in Power: Raising Kanan and are currently developing original creative projects together, including their first screenplay. Special thanks to my producer, John (NYVideoGuy): https://www.nyvideoguy.com Follow @NYVideoGuy on all platforms. Follow me here: Instagram:   / chazzpalminteri   Twitter:   / chazzpalminteri   TikTok:   / chazzpalminteri   Official Website & Tour Dates: https://www.chazzpalminteri.net If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to The Chazz Palminteri Show for more Hollywood stories, life lessons, Bronx culture, Italian-American stories, and conversations with people who are chasing their dreams while staying true to where they came from.