Hollywood legend Robert Davi has lived inside American culture for decades, and he isn’t shy about where he thinks it’s gone wrong.

In this episode of Arroyo Grande, Robert Davi joins Raymond Arroyo for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation spanning Hollywood, politics, faith, music, and legacy. From Die Hard and The Goonies to License to Kill, Davi reflects on iconic roles, the craft of acting, and the cultural forces reshaping film, awards culture, and storytelling.

Davi offers candid insight into the Academy Awards, Hollywood’s ideological pressures, and the quiet blacklist faced by outspoken conservatives. He discusses celebrity influence, cancel culture, artistic courage, and why he believes the arts should remain politically neutral. The conversation also explores the future of the James Bond franchise, including the surprising Frank Sinatra connection behind one of cinema’s most memorable Bond villains.

Drawing on his training with Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg, Davi explains how imagination, empathy, and moral grounding shape great performances. He shares extraordinary personal stories, including a miraculous healing, encounters with Frank Sinatra, and lessons from decades in film, music, and faith.

The episode also traces Davi’s musical journey, from Juilliard-trained opera singer to his acclaimed Sinatra recordings, and why he believes the Great American Songbook reflects the soul of America.

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Hollywood legend Robert Davi has lived inside American culture for decades, and he isn&rsquo;t shy about where he thinks it&rsquo;s gone wrong.
In this episode of Arroyo Grande, Robert Davi joins Raymond Arroyo for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation spanning Hollywood, politics, faith, music, and legacy. From Die Hard and The Goonies to License to Kill, Davi reflects on iconic roles, the craft of acting, and the cultural forces reshaping film, awards culture, and storytelling.
Davi offers candid insight into the Academy Awards, Hollywood&rsquo;s ideological pressures, and the quiet blacklist faced by outspoken conservatives. He discusses celebrity influence, cancel culture, artistic courage, and why he believes the arts should remain politically neutral. The conversation also explores the future of the James Bond franchise, including the surprising Frank Sinatra connection behind one of cinema&rsquo;s most memorable Bond villains.
Drawing on his training with Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg, Davi explains how imagination, empathy, and moral grounding shape great performances. He shares extraordinary personal stories, including a miraculous healing, encounters with Frank Sinatra, and lessons from decades in film, music, and faith.
The episode also traces Davi&rsquo;s musical journey, from Juilliard-trained opera singer to his acclaimed Sinatra recordings, and why he believes the Great American Songbook reflects the soul of America.
👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.
Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

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Goonies, Bond, Backlash & Belief: Robert Davi Takes On Tinseltown

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