Jakey Botch on All Things Italian, Joining the Union & Growing Up on Staten Island
Release Date: 02/01/2026
Jakey Botch on All Things Italian, Joining the Union & Growing Up on Staten Island
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EPISODE 407. Now that thing... is f*cking Italian!!! This week, we have our friend Jakey Botch on the show. This pod is everywhere from funny to thoughtful to straight-up motivational. The guys get into everything from from his upbringing, to social media trends (and cringe), the growth of AI, and where they think the world is headed in these crazy times. Tune in! Be sure to follow Jakey 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 Like,...
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EPISODE 402. This week, we're joined by our paisan Davide De Pierro (@davi87dp). Davi is an Italian-American attorney and author from Jersey who has connected with millions of people on social media by turning everyday dating headaches and awkward social moments into hilarious and relatable videos. The guys get into everything from dating apps to mamma's boys to Sicilian history and much more. Tune in! And check out his audiobook that is out now: Be sure to follow Davi here: Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here To shop our merchandise, visit: Be sure to...
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EPISODE 400. This week, we have the “other” King of Staten Island: Rob Peppaceno. Rob is a content creator, a paralegal by day, and a friend of ours who has become beloved on social media for his relatable humor, hot takes, and iced coffee expertise. Tune in to learn more about the real Rob, the truth about growing up on Staten Island, and what your coffee (and chicken) says about you. Be sure to follow Rob 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 action: ...
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Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston
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EPISODE 399. Tommy G & Prosciutto Papi are back! From food fights to the big screen, our favorite Boston salami slicers sit down to share some stories from the road, back home and everywhere in between. Tune in! Be sure to follow Tommy & Chad 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 action: ONLY VALID WHERE GAMBLING IS LEGAL. PLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY. As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a...
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info_outlineEPISODE 407. Now that thing... is f*cking Italian!!! This week, we have our friend Jakey Botch on the show. This pod is everywhere from funny to thoughtful to straight-up motivational. The guys get into everything from from his upbringing, to social media trends (and cringe), the growth of AI, and where they think the world is headed in these crazy times. Tune in!
https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian
Be sure to follow Jakey here:
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Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here
https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian
To shop our merchandise, visit: https://www.redsaucestudio.com
Be sure to check our Instagram:
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Grazie a tutti!
Chapters: 1:00 - Brand Friendly Hangs 3:00 - Losing Pages 5:00 - Chat GPT 8:00 - Meeting Jakey & Squiz 11:00 - Danny Burgers & NY Sports Teams 13:00 - Italian Athletes 18:00 - Now That Thing is Italian 20:00 - Italian Unions 22:00 - AI Movies & Content 25:00 - Where the World is Going? 27:00 - Nonna Botch 29:00 - Jake’s Background 31:00 - Italian Trends 33:00 - Jakey’s Growth 35:00 - Taking Inspiration for Content 40:00 - Keep Grinding 42:00 - Star Struck 45:00 - Most Italian Thing About Jakey 47:00 - Growing Up Italian Pickleball 50:00 - Six High Schools 55:00 - Goals & Dreams 59:00 - The Real Jakey 1:01:00 - The World Needs Plumbers