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Nicolas Scalia talks Horrible Italian American Food, Calia Farm and Visiting Sicily

Release Date: 11/09/2025

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 396. The first GU-Idol's are here. At this year's San Gennaro Feast, our team selected a group of very talented Italians and invited them to showcase their personalities on the mic with us @ Red Sauce Studio! After a few weeks of meticulous data analysis, it's been determined that these two prosciutto princesses were the winners. Tune in to find out who they are, what they won, and why they are next big thing on social media! Be sure to follow Johnna & Gianna here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to...

Nicolas Scalia talks Horrible Italian American Food, Calia Farm and Visiting Sicily

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 395. This week, we have everyone's favorite Sicilian, Nicolas Calia. Nicolas is an Italian-American immigrant who has made his way here in the States by showcasing his love of food, family and Sicilian culture. The guys dive into the best and worst of Italian American foods, the process of becoming a dual citizen, and the highs and lows of Nicolas' journey here. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Nicolas here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: ...

The Krispy Pizza Boys on the Importance of Family, Good Pizza and Squares or Sicilians

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 394. This week's episode is a "spesh" -- joined by the family behind Krispy Pizza. The pizza joint that went from being a locally beloved 13th Avenue slice shop to now a globally recognized brand of OG Brooklyn pizza. The guys share some tricks of the trade, some of their craziest customer stories and the keys to running a successful family business. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Krispy Pizza here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: Go to...

Danielle Caminiti Went from Courtroom to Cucina & Has U Covered in the Kitchen!

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 393. This week, we are covered in the kitchen with Danielle Caminiti! Danielle is a prolific New York-based attorney who has made her mark on social media by sharing her love for Italian cooking and culture. And she has a cookbook "Courtroom to Cucina" out now! Her and the boys share salumeria stories, juggling different careers, strange parms and much more. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Danielle here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: Go to...

The Esteriore Brothers Travel the World Singing Italian Classics, Talk Family and Growing Up Italian

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 392. The Esteriore Brothers are an Italian band made up of four brothers. Growing up in Switzerland, they never lost their love and passion for their home country and have been spreading Italy's culture to the world with the power of their voices. This episode is filled with singing, laughs, nostalgia and more singing! Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow The Esteriore Bros here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: Go to Legendz for some...

The Bello Bros Talk Immigrating to Canada, Love for Calcio and Mangia Cakes

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 391. This week, we have the Bello Bros in from Toronto! Two brothers who emigrated from Calabria and have been making their way as social media creators in The Land of Maple. The guys give us a few lessons on Toronto slang, the metric system, and what it was like "growing up" Italian-Canadian. Tune in. Andiamo! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow The Bello Bros here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a...

GUIdol - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 390. The boys are on the hunt for Italian-America's next social media phenom! Coming to you LIVE from the San Gennaro Feast in NYC's Little Italy. Our team carefully selected a group of very talented Italians and invited them to showcase their personalities on the mic! The best part is, it's up to our audience (you) to vote for their favorite paisan to guest host a future episode of our podcast! Tune in for this very special (and chaotic) episode and leave a comment with your vote! For the full video episode of this podcast: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS...

Sick Luke LOVES NYC! Talks Fatherhood, Growing Up American & Chicken Parm

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 389. This week, Sick Luke joins the pod! Luke is an Italian music producer, beatmaker, and rapper hailing from Rome, Italy. He shares stories of his international upbringing, the birth of Italian Trap Music, what it was like to grow up with a rap pioneer (Duke Montana) as a father and much more! DOPAMINA is out now! Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Sick Luke here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure...

Francesco De Carlo Returns For His US Tour! Talks Politics in Italy & Adapting to America

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 388. Francesco De Carlo Returns! The guys are back with our favorite comedian from the other side. Francesco discusses the importance of taking a joke, Italians leaving their comfort zone and the differences between us all. Tune in to hear stories from his travels through America, different parts of Italy and why Wednesday dinners are just as important as Sundays. Daje! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Francesco here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our Instagram: ...

Gianpiero D'Alessandro on Art in Italy, Working with Justin Bieber and Pasta e Patane!

GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 387. This week, we have your favorite artist's favorite artist, Gianpiero D'Alessandro. Gianpiero is an Italian artist and designer who has taken his art across the world in a major way. He shares stories of growing up in Napoli, what it was like working with icons like Justin Bieber and Snoop Dogg. Of course, the guys battle over their favorite foods and much, much more! Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Gianpiero here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to check our...

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EPISODE 395. This week, we have everyone's favorite Sicilian, Nicolas Calia. Nicolas is an Italian-American immigrant who has made his way here in the States by showcasing his love of food, family and Sicilian culture. The guys dive into the best and worst of Italian American foods, the process of becoming a dual citizen, and the highs and lows of Nicolas' journey here. Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Internet Money 3:00 - Speedo Wedgies 5:00 - Italian Soccer Talk 7:00 - Knowing Nicolas 10:00 - The Journey to America 14:00 - Fake Italian Foods 17:00 - Crudo o Cotto? 22:00 - Sicilian Pizza 24:00 - Chicken Protein Pasta 28:00 - Love for Pasta 31:00 - Italian American Dual Citizenship 33:00 - Le Cose Piu Belle Di America 35:00 - Le Cose Piu Brutto Di America 39:00 - The Highs & the Lows 44:00 - Calia Farm 49:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 54:00 - Cresciuto Questions 55:00 - What’s Next for Nicolas

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