GrowingUpItalian
Step into the heart of Brooklyn and right into the lively Italian home of the Growing Up Italian trio—Rocco, Sabino, and Michela! These three first-generation Italians are serving up laughs, love, and lots of culture straight from Williamsburg. They started this podcast to bring the Italian community together, celebrate their roots, and keep the traditions alive—from Nonna’s recipes to classic family debates. Each Sunday, they’re dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners of the Italian world. Whether you’re sipping espresso or stuck in traffic, you’re officially invited to the table. Mangia, laugh, and stay connected—because being Italian is more than just a culture, it’s a vibe.
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JOSHUA talks Rap Italiano, Immigrant Work Ethic & Growing Up Italian in San Marino
01/11/2026
JOSHUA talks Rap Italiano, Immigrant Work Ethic & Growing Up Italian in San Marino
EPISODE 404. This week, we've got JOSHUA (A.K.A. @jeazyfromdahood) visiting us in NYC! Joshua is an Italian Hip-Hop artist hailing from San Marino, who has quickly blown up in the scene due to his unique, soulful sound and an appearance on San Remo. The guys get into everything from his early life, to cultural differences, the best (and worst) parts about New York, and much more! Tune in! Be sure to follow Joshua 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - The New Italians 2:00 - Growing Up in San Marino 5:00 - Dancing Italians 8:00 - Basket Italiano 11:00 - Getting into Music 13:00 - Rappa Ternt Sanga 16:00 - Shablo Take the Wheel 20:00 - The San Remo Effect 25:00 - New York Vacation 28:00 - Big Guy Shopping in Italy 32:00 - Custom Sandwich at Panini Shoppe 34:00 - Takeaways from NY 38:00 - Regole Di Cibo 40:00 - I Tiempi Cambiano 42:00 - Immigrant Work Ethic 45:00 - New York vs. Milan (Pizza) 47:00 - More Versus Battles 50:00 - Top 5 Rappers 52:00 - What’s Next for Joshua?
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Giovanni Paolo on Building a Mozzarella Empire, Joe Rogan & Growing Up Italian in the Bronx
01/04/2026
Giovanni Paolo on Building a Mozzarella Empire, Joe Rogan & Growing Up Italian in the Bronx
EPISODE 403. We've got a brand new episode with our pal from the Bronx, Giovanni Paolo. Gio is a Bronx-born sandwich artist who is known worldwide for spreading happiness (and mozzarella), eating good and doing things the old school way. The guys speak on everything from growing up in the old New York, to being mama's boys and rank bakeries with our friend and special guest, Nicky Smalls. Tune in. How you doin'! Be sure to follow Giovanni 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - No Baloney Gio 3:00 - We’re from Arthur Avenue 6:00 - The Hands Have Changed 8:00 - Credit Card Processing 10:00 - Espresso Everywhere 14:00 - Ya Sister & New York Napolitan 17:00 - Love for the Fans & Haters 20:00 - First Coffee and a Smoke 23:00 - Homemade Holidays 25:00 - Gio the Trend Starter 28:00 - Too Many HYD’s 31:00 - Breaking Balls Together 34:00 - Gio’s Top Catch Phrases 37:00 - Joe Rogan 42:00 - Mama’s Boys of the Bronx 46:00 - Parlami in Napolitan’ 48:00 - Italian English 51:00 - Placing an Order 53:00 - Zeppieri & Sons with Nicky Smalls 56:00 - Sfogliatelle Lessons 59:00 - Best Bakeries 1:01:00 - Making Good Mozzarella 1:04:00 - Top 5 Italian Dishes 1:08:00 - Parting Message
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Davi on Modern Dating, Old-School Romance & Growing Up Italian in Jersey City
12/28/2025
Davi on Modern Dating, Old-School Romance & Growing Up Italian in Jersey City
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 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Everyone is Lonely 3:00 - What’s the Tea on Davi? 6:00 - The Letters I’ve Never Sent 9:00 - Men Knowing What they Want 11:00 - Women Who Eat & Women Who Cook 15:00 - Davi’s Parents 17:00 - Selling America to Italy 19:00 - Growing Up in Jersey City 22:00 - Italians Who Don’t Speak Italian 24:00 - Finding a Wife in Italy 27:00 - Italian American Neighborhoods 30:00 - The Right & Wrong Way to Romance 33:00 - First Date Do’s & Don’ts 35:00 - Dating on the Apps 38:00 - The Best Way to Meet People 40:00 - Burrata Babe 42:00 - Going Viral by Mistake 45:00 - A Sicilian Lesson 49:00 - Carrying Traditions Over 52:00 - Everyone Wants Your Girl 55:00 - Say Something in Italian 56:00 - How a Man Treats His Mother 59:00 - Love for Real Italian Food 1:00:00 - What’s Next for Davi?
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GUI CHRISTMAS Podcast with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco
12/21/2025
GUI CHRISTMAS Podcast with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco
EPISODE 401. This week, the fam's here and we're bringing the holidays straight to you with a Christmas special you don't want to miss. Join in on our Christmas conversation, as we get into all of the family chaos, the best holiday traditions, Mario gets sentimental, and Big Joe brings big gifts. Buon Natale! Be sure to follow Big Joe & Mario 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - All About the Numbers 4:00 - Christmas Gifts 8:00 - What Does Christmas Mean to You? 12:00 - Snow Day Hustle 14:00 - The Year of Yanis 17:00 - Brooklyn Blessings 19:00 - World Cup of Scopa 22:00 - Big Joe Brings Gifts 27:00 - Beautiful Nativity Scenes 30:00 - Do You Put Up a Christmas Tree? 32:00 - Christmas in New York 33:00 - Best Christmas Movies 36:00 - Forgotten Christmas Movies 38:00 - Ranking Christmas Traditions 44:00 - Christmas Games 46:00 - No Antipasto or No Dessert? 47:00 - Best Mozzarella in America 50:00 - Paper Plates and Story Tellers 53:00 - Would You Rather? 56:00 - Finish this Sentence 57:00 - Rocco’s New Hair 1:00:00 - Breaking Panettone
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Rob Pepp talks Dunkin Donuts Loyalty, Chicken Cutlets and Staten Island
12/14/2025
Rob Pepp talks Dunkin Donuts Loyalty, Chicken Cutlets and Staten Island
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: 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Starbucks Bear Cups 3:00 - The Other King of Staten Island 4:00 - Latte Lessons 6:00 - Matcha Men & Coffee Culture 8:00 - What Does Your Coffee Say About You? 11:00 - Haircare Tips for Men 13:00 - A Young Rob Pepp 18:00 - Turning Haters into Believers 21:00 - The Truth About Staten Island 23:00 - Brooklyn or Staten Island? 27:00 - Super Sweet 16’s 30:00 - Kids These Days 34:00 - Straight Guys on Social Media 36:00 - Rob’s Social Media Journey 41:00 - Chicken Cutlet Connoisseur 46:00 - Cutlet Condiments 49:00 - Rob’s Daily Routine 51:00 - Real & Fake Friends 53:00 - Confrontation 55:00 - Dunkin King 58:00 - Interacting with Followers 1:00:00 - Delivering Flowers 1:02:00 - What’s Next for Rob? 1:04:00 - Business Advice from Cug
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Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston
12/07/2025
Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston
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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Does Being Bald Matter? 3:00 - Dana White & New York Food 6:00 - Best Boston Spots 8:00 - Getting Outta Boston 11:00 - Simple is Best 13:00 - General Gao’s Chinese Food 18:00 - Greek Three-ways 20:00 - Brooklyn Beefs 23:00 - Lil Mo @ UFC 28:00 - Family Plan 2 30:00 - Convincing Mark Wahlberg 33:00 - Lessons from Mark 35:00 - Community in Boston 38:00 - Building & Keeping Relationships 41:00 - The Real Tommy & Chad 43:00 - Boston/NY Rivalry 46:00 - You Could Always Be a Cawp 49:00 - Start of the Journey 53:00 - Boston Slang 56:00 - Top Boston Athletes 58:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions
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Rose Villain Returns to Talk New Music, San Remo & Growing Up Italian
11/30/2025
Rose Villain Returns to Talk New Music, San Remo & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 398. Rose Villain is back! One of our favorite Italian artists joins us in Gotham City to talk about her music, reaching new audiences, and what it was like "Growing Up Italian" in the USA. Tune in as we catch up with Rose and be sure to check out her new deluxe album, "radio vega (after dark)"... Let's go! Be sure to follow Rose 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Completing the Trilogy 3:00 - San Remo 5:00 - Growing Up Italian in the States 7:00 - Coming to America 10:00 - Teenage Decisions 12:00 - Finding Andy 15:00 - Vegan Wedding in New York 17:00 - Linking Up with Gue 19:00 - Radio Vega Trilogy 21:00 - NYC Energy 23:00 - What Makes a Music Star 25:00 - Respect for Music & Just Being You 29:00 - Female Artists in Italy 31:00 - Rap & Pop 34:00 - Italian Music Critics 36:00 - Real Italian, Real NYer 38:00 - Rose’s Perfect Day 41:00 - Freedom On Stage 44:00 - The Difference in Italians 46:00 - Italian American Neighborhoods 48:00 - Making it in New York 50:00 - What’s Next for Rose?
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Christian Petroni Talks Parm to Table, Martha Stewart and Growing Up Italian
11/23/2025
Christian Petroni Talks Parm to Table, Martha Stewart and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 397. Christian Petroni is back! It's been a long time coming, but we have our cooking cousin from the Bronx on the podcast this week. From Ponza to "upstate" NY and now taking his talents everywhere - Christian gives us some epic family lore, shares a step-by-step guide on his 8 hour marinara, and previews his new cookbook ("Parm to Table"). Tune in! Be sure to follow Christian 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Looks Like We Made It (to Westchester) 4:00 - Rock Bottom to the Top 6:00 - Everything Happens for a Reason 8:00 - Latinas from Ponza 11:00 - Petroni Family Background 13:00 - Learning How to Cook 15:00 - The Broccoli Rabe Plug 18:00 - Difference in Generations 24:00 - Yankee Legends 31:00 - The Next GU-Idol 32:00 - Martha Stewart Stories 36:00 - “Parm to Table” Cookbook 42:00 - Italian American Cooking 46:00 - All Day Marinara 50:00 - The Ultimate Narrator 56:00 - What Makes a Good Polenta? 58:00 - Parmigiano or Pecorino? 59:00 - On the Cutting Boards
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The Winners of GU-Idol: Johnna & Gianna
11/16/2025
The Winners of GU-Idol: Johnna & Gianna
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 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 tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - The Winners of GUIdol 5:00 - Questions for Rocco & Sabino 7:00 - Magic Johnson of Italians 9:00 - How GUI Started 11:00 - “You Changed” 13:00 - Having a Real Job 16:00 - Top 5 Italian Cold Cuts 19:00 - Most Disgusting Foods 21:00 - Real Italian Girls 24:00 - Thanks Cug Tricolor Cookies 26:00 - Chicks & Chicken Cutlets 28:00 - Best Italian Desserts 31:00 - Boomers & Gen Z 33:00 - Social Media Strategy 36:00 - Italian Fitness Influencers 40:00 - Cugine Joins the Pod 43:00 - Most Irrational Fear 45:00 - Love for Italian Men 48:00 - Misunderstood Influencers 49:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 51:00 - Building the Perfect Man 55:00 - Problems in Italian Relationships
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Nicolas Scalia talks Horrible Italian American Food, Calia Farm and Visiting Sicily
11/09/2025
Nicolas Scalia talks Horrible Italian American Food, Calia Farm and Visiting Sicily
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: 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 tutti! 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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The Krispy Pizza Boys on the Importance of Family, Good Pizza and Squares or Sicilians
11/02/2025
The Krispy Pizza Boys on the Importance of Family, Good Pizza and Squares or Sicilians
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 Legendz for some action: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Who is the Krispy Family? 4:00 - Social Media Business 7:00 - Start of the Pizza Journey 11:00 - Old School to New School 13:00 - Italian Child Labor 15:00 - Putting in the Work as a Family 19:00 - Expanding to Jersey 21:00 - Keeping the Same Formula 24:00 - Americans with Sicilian Roots 26:00 - What Makes a Good Pizza? 29:00 - Only The Best Cheese 31:00 - Pizza Rules & Wacky Orders 36:00 - The Price of Pizza 39:00 - Sicilians and Squares 42:00 - Connecticut or NY Pizza 44:00 - Must Orders at Krispy Pizza 46:00 - Pizza Life or No Life 49:00 - Blind Ranking Pizza Toppings 55:00 - Pizza Performers 57:00 - Keeping the Family Together 1:02:00 - Ranking Krispy Sayings 1:06:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions
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Danielle Caminiti Went from Courtroom to Cucina & Has U Covered in the Kitchen!
10/26/2025
Danielle Caminiti Went from Courtroom to Cucina & Has U Covered in the Kitchen!
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 Legendz for some action: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Salumeria Stories 4:00 - Italian Roots 6:00 - Having Things Covered 8:00 - Juggling Different Careers 12:00 - Likeable Attorneys 14:00 - Bringing Party Favors 18:00 - Cooking for Guests 20:00 - Italian American Food 25:00 - Who is Danielle? 30:00 - Danielle’s Grocery List 38:00 - Properly Storing Pizza 42:00 - Strange Parms & Gizzards 46:00 - Touring Italian Foods 49:00 - Meatball Lessons 54:00 - Courtroom to Cucina 56:00 - Pastries With Anthony
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The Esteriore Brothers Travel the World Singing Italian Classics, Talk Family and Growing Up Italian
10/19/2025
The Esteriore Brothers Travel the World Singing Italian Classics, Talk Family and Growing Up Italian
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 action: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Journey to America 4:00 - Touring the World 7:00 - Favorite Italian Artist 8:00 - Sicilian Swiss Immigrants 11:00 - Everybody Cooks 16:00 - Famous Boy Bands 19:00 - Italian Music in English 22:00 - Languages of Switzerland 26:00 - Little Italy NYC 28:00 - Swissness Men 31:00 - American Idols 33:00 - Italians Abroad 36:00 - Love and Nostalgia in Music 44:00 - Sing Along Time 48:00 - Sabino the German & Gattusino 52:00 - Tornero
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The Bello Bros Talk Immigrating to Canada, Love for Calcio and Mangia Cakes
10/12/2025
The Bello Bros Talk Immigrating to Canada, Love for Calcio and Mangia Cakes
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 Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Getting in DAZN 4:00 - Calcio Spro Bros 6:00 - Drake is Italian Canadian 9:00 - Favorite Italian Music 11:00 - Toronto Love & Woodbridge Hate 14:00 - “Bello” o “Bro” 18:00 - Emigrating from Calabria to Canada 22:00 - Italian vs. American Work Ethic 25:00 - Can’t Stay in the South 28:00 - What is a Mangia Cake? 31:00 - Adapting to Canadian Culture 33:00 - Snow Bunnies or Snow Birds 35:00 - Metric System Confusion 37:00 - New York vs. Toronto Italians 40:00 - Social Media Business 43:00 - Speaking Italian 45:00 - Comedians vs. Content Creators 48:00 - Famous Italian Canadians 53:00 - Italian American vs. Italian Canadian 59:00 - Top 5 Italian Drinks 1:03:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions
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GUIdol - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!
10/05/2025
GUIdol - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!
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 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!
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Sick Luke LOVES NYC! Talks Fatherhood, Growing Up American & Chicken Parm
09/28/2025
Sick Luke LOVES NYC! Talks Fatherhood, Growing Up American & Chicken Parm
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 to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Food in America 4:00 - Growing Up American 6:00 - Italian Voiceovers & Translations 8:00 - Southern Slang 10:00 - London to LA to Italy 12:00 - Music Production 17:00 - The Rise of Italian Trap 20:00 - Birth of Dark Polo Gang 23:00 - Italian Drip 25:00 - Making Music Anywhere 28:00 - Love for NYC 30:00 - Having a Good Eye 33:00 - Artists Social Media 35:00 - DOPAMINA Album 39:00 - Alfa Glazing 43:00 - Duke Montana Joins 45:00 - Early Italian Rap 48:00 - Una Visione Orrenda 50:00 - TruceKlan 52:00 - Traditional to Trap 55:00 - Father/Son Relationship 57:00 - What’s Next? 1:00:00 - NY Italians
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Francesco De Carlo Returns For His US Tour! Talks Politics in Italy & Adapting to America
09/21/2025
Francesco De Carlo Returns For His US Tour! Talks Politics in Italy & Adapting to America
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: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Taking Jokes 3:00 - Touring America 5:00 - Different Folks, Different Jokes 9:00 - Italian Food Rules 14:00 - It’s a Pleasure 16:00 - Wednesday Dinners & Naps 19:00 - Never Leaving the Neighborhood 23:00 - How Did We Do It? 28:00 - Italian Superstitions 30:00 - Difference in the South 32:00 - Leg Crossings & Side Baby Stories 36:00 - Coming to America 40:00 - Naples vs. Rome 43:00 - Love for Palermo 45:00 - Roman Politics 47:00 - Big Shows and Bigger Shows 49:00 - Follow What Scares You 51:00 - Italian Fan Love 53:00 - View of Italian Americans 55:00 - Favorite American Foods 59:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 1:02:00 - Clip Farming 1:06:00 - Upcoming Dates
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Gianpiero D'Alessandro on Art in Italy, Working with Justin Bieber and Pasta e Patane!
09/14/2025
Gianpiero D'Alessandro on Art in Italy, Working with Justin Bieber and Pasta e Patane!
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 Instagram: As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - No Ubers in Napoli 4:00 - To Live and Drive in LA 6:00 - Becoming an Artist 9:00 - Before Snoop Dogg 11:00 - Everybody Loves Justin Bieber 15:00 - Body of Work 17:00 - Art in Naples 19:00 - Thoughts on AI in Art 22:00 - Roman vs. Neapolitan Pizza 25:00 - Non-Italian Food in America 27:00 - Pasta e Patane 30:00 - Napoli Street Culture 35:00 - Getting Scammed in Italy 37:00 - Inspirations as a Kid 40:00 - Knowing the Numbers 43:00 - Do You Want My Art? 48:00 - Art or Content? 50:00 - Going Back Home 56:00 - This or That? 1:00:00 - Trust in Self
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Lil Mo Mozzarella Returns Talks Nation Wide Tour and Being a Legend
09/07/2025
Lil Mo Mozzarella Returns Talks Nation Wide Tour and Being a Legend
EPISODE 386. How ya doin? We're back with the legend, Lil Mo Mozzarella. The guys share their thoughts on the state of Italian Americans on social media and the art of comedy. Mo shares stories from his current "Wanted" tour, answers questions from the fans and much much more! Tune in or get cracked in the head with a loaf of semolina. For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Lil Mo 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - No Introduction Needed 4:00 - The Battle of How You Doin 7:00 - Catching Up with The Mozz 9:00 - Mo Montana 12:00 - Sabino the Claw 15:00 - Traveling for Chicken Cutlets 18:00 - Kai Cenat Stealing Culture 20:00 - Too Much Italian on Social Media 22:00 - The Wanted Tour 26:00 - Spiritual Journey 29:00 - Lil Mo’s Crowd Work 33:00 - Ferrari’s and Honda’s 35:00 - Buffalo Mo 39:00 - Yankee Business 41:00 - Best Food City 43:00 - Breadcrumb to a Semolina 46:00 - Old Fashioned Comedy 50:00 - Hustling Tickets 53:00 - Social Media Arts 55:00 - Bring in the Clowns 58:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions
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Big Joe Gambino and Mario Bosco DESTROY the Podcast
08/31/2025
Big Joe Gambino and Mario Bosco DESTROY the Podcast
EPISODE 385. It was only right that we invited our favorite two guests to come close out the summer with us. Our beloved, Mario Bosco and Joe Gambino sit on the couch for (what was supposed to be) a heartfelt reunion, but turned into a "no holds barred" wrestling match. Is Cresciuto Italiano finished? Are Joe and Mario actually responsible for the success of the show? Tune in to hear their gripes while Sabino & Rocco swim in the piles of cash that the show makes. For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Big Joe & Mario 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - What’s the Beef? 4:00 - Because of Us 9:00 - Bad Napolitan Energy 13:00 - Cresciuto Money 17:00 - Summer Feasts 19:00 - Squashing Beefs 21:00 - Finding the New GUIdol 23:00 - Word on the Street 27:00 - Hitting Plateaus 31:00 - Joe & Mario Walk Out 33:00 - YouTube Plaques 36:00 - They Not Like Us 39:00 - The New Business Model 42:00 - Italian Neighborhood Gossip 45:00 - The Start & End of the GUI Family 52:00 - Price of Monetization 56:00 - Snapchat Bags 59:00 - Feast Merch Shark Tank 1:03:00 - The Value of Followers 1:06:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 1:12:00 - The Boys Get Emotional
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A Lesson on Spaghetti Westerns with The Bensonhurst Cowboy @ Red Sauce Studio
08/24/2025
A Lesson on Spaghetti Westerns with The Bensonhurst Cowboy @ Red Sauce Studio
EPISODE 384. This week, Sabino heads west to Little Italy to record a special episode at our flagship, Red Sauce Studio. We're joined by John Viola and our new buddy, Chase Manhattan (AKA "The Bensonhurst Cowboy"). The gang shares stories from the trail, Chase shares his story of buying a $1 home in Italy, and the guys get a lesson on all things Spaghetti Western. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Chase 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - What is Happening? 3:00 - Lizard Lucchese’s 6:00 - The Wild West 8:00 - Man of Many Hats 11:00 - Italian Country Influence 16:00 - What is a Spaghetti Western? 21:00 - Grandma’s Secret Recipe 24:00 - Buying a $1 Home in Italy 28:00 - Italian Construction 31:00 - Investing in Italy 35:00 - Somethings Never Change 37:00 - Italian Diaspora 40:00 - No Gifts or Refreshments 43:00 - Cookies, Coffee & Cake 47:00 - Rocketship to the Moon 50:00 - Good Shoulders 52:00 - Chase’s Childhood 56:00 - The Pizza Game 58:00 - Red Sauce Studio 1:00:00 - Cowboy Hats in New Jersey
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Peppino Joe & Papa on Living the American Dream, Family Values & Growing Up Italian
08/17/2025
Peppino Joe & Papa on Living the American Dream, Family Values & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 383. This week, we have everyone's favorite father-son duo on social media! Peppino Joe and his son, Arcangelo (AKA "Papa") share their thoughts on inflation, what makes a good pizza, keeping it old school & much much more! God bless you and God bless America. Yeah!!! Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Peppino 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Take Papa’s Advice 3:00 - The American Dream 6:00 - Passion for Pizza 10:00 - Life Before Inflation 16:00 - Papa’s Candy Shop 19:00 - Chat GPopT 23:00 - All About the Old School 26:00 - American Family Values 28:00 - Wise Words from Dad 31:00 - Eye-talians Down South 33:00 - Putting the Kids to Work 38:00 - Cooking with Love 41:00 - Onion Sandwiches 44:00 - Life in Virginia 46:00 - Italian Soul Food 52:00 - Papa Has a Guy 58:00 - Social Media Love 1:02:00 - This or That 1:04:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 1:07:00 - Can’t Please Everybody
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Raging Italian Returns to Yell About Summer, Live Streaming & Socks
08/10/2025
Raging Italian Returns to Yell About Summer, Live Streaming & Socks
EPISODE 382. We have the return of the Raging Italian! Joined by his two sons, the gang talks the importance of family values, boat life on the lake, adapting to life on social media and much more! Tune in to hear what our Connecticut cousins have been up to this summer and what's next to come... For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Raging Italian 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Summer on the Lake 3:00 - Birds and Bees 5:00 - Complaints from the Neighbors 8:00 - The New Costco Family 11:00 - Love for Waka Flocka & Hair 15:00 - Bathroom Chicken Nuggets 23:00 - Schmidley Lore 25:00 - Internet Detectives 29:00 - Boat Life 31:00 - Raging Dominican 35:00 - Dad is Always Wrong 39:00 - Rockstar Lifestyle 41:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 47:00 - Bully Prevention 49:00 - Dad’s Drip 53:00 - Are You Even Italian? 55:00 - Dominican vs. Italian 57:00 - What’s Next? 1:00:00 - Wingstop Conspiracies
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Brooklyn Bitess Share the Best Spots in Brooklyn, Thoughts on Foodie Culture & Growing Up Italian
08/03/2025
Brooklyn Bitess Share the Best Spots in Brooklyn, Thoughts on Foodie Culture & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 381. This week, Giuseppe and Sabrina (AKA @brooklynbitess) join us in-studio for a brand new podcast episode. The foodie couple share their thoughts on foodie culture, their favorite Italian spots in Brooklyn and much more! Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Giuseppe & Sabrina 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Italian Ketchup 4:00 - GUI OG’s 6:00 - Calcio Craze 9:00 - Brooklyn Sundays 11:00 - How Brooklynbitess Started 13:00 - Foodie Culture 18:00 - Business of Bites 23:00 - St. Joseph Episode 4 26:00 - Ranking Italian Foods 30:00 - South Brooklyn Gems 32:00 - Top 5 Italian Ice/Bread Spots 36:00 - More Top 5’s in BK 44:00 - Supporting Small Businesses 46:00 - Ordering for the Table 49:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 57:00 - Fake Italians
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Un 'Estate alla Cresciuto Italiano con Mario Bosco, Big Joe e Zio Domenico!
07/28/2025
Un 'Estate alla Cresciuto Italiano con Mario Bosco, Big Joe e Zio Domenico!
The Cresciuto Italiano fellas are back, as Sabino and Eva are enjoying their time in Italy, Rocco brings his off the boat Zio Domenico to have some fun, share some stories and sing some songs together. Hope everyone is having an awesome summer! For the video version of this episode 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!
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That Mexican OT on Trying New Foods, Growing Up in Texas & Yo-Yo Tricks
07/27/2025
That Mexican OT on Trying New Foods, Growing Up in Texas & Yo-Yo Tricks
EPISODE 380. This one is different. That Mexican OT joins us in-studio for a pod as he is recording his upcoming album "Recess". As always, we cover everything from his journey, family traditions, the similarities in our cultures, and also the differences between growing up in Texas and NYC. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow That Mexican OT 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Sandwich Science 3:00 - Growing Up Mexican 5:00 - First Time for Everything 7:00 - ABC, 1-2-Trees 9:00 - Country Living 11:00 - Passion for Music 13:00 - The Darkest Web 16:00 - Tortas & Hummus 20:00 - Texas is Different 23:00 - Sopranos Cars 26:00 - Hunting Pigs 29:00 - Yo-Yo Tricks 32:00 - Favorite Foods Coming Up 38:00 - Alligator Junebug Pizza 43:00 - Perfect Day for OT 45:00 - Mexican Pride 47:00 - Visiting Italy 49:00 - This or That? 52:00 - Mt. Rushmore of Mexican Americans 54:00 - Back to This or That?
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Cugine Talks Casa Cugine, How to Dress and Growing Up Italian
07/20/2025
Cugine Talks Casa Cugine, How to Dress and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 379. We're joined this week by everyone's cousin, and our dear friend, Cugine. Cug shares tips on how to maintain the perfect body type, how to dress with more class and answers questions from the fans. Tune in, stop by Casa Cugine, and don't forget to take care and brush your hair. For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Cugine 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - New Found Swag 4:00 - Neighborhood Mix 7:00 - Casa Cugine 9:00 - How to Stay Skinny 12:00 - Staying Relevant 16:00 - Sober Cug 19:00 - Red Sauce Danny 22:00 - Two Man World Tour 24:00 - Little Italy Tips 28:00 - Exploring Italian Amurrica 30:00 - Instagram Stress 35:00 - Fan Questions for Cug 38:00 - Macaroni and Scarpadelles 40:00 - HYD or Disgraziad 47:00 - Go-To Meals for the Ladies 50:00 - Dinner with the Rizzler 55:00 - Crazy DM’s
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Who is Tony Cash?
07/13/2025
Who is Tony Cash?
EPISODE 378. This week -- the boss, Tony Cash joins us in studio for an epic new episode! Tony shares stories of his family, tells us how he got his nickname, answers fan questions and much much more. Do the right thing and tune in to catch the podcast debut of Tony Cash! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Tony 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Meeting Tony Cash 3:00 - Breaking Records 5:00 - Tony the Card Master 7:00 - Acey Deucey Cash 9:00 - Nonna’s Olive Oil 11:00 - Old School Soul 13:00 - The Wooden Spoon 15:00 - Growing Up Italian 20:00 - What Tony Likes 22:00 - Pinky Ring Occasions 25:00 - Summer Camp Szn 30:00 - Tony the Freestyle King 32:00 - Blind Ranking Italian Foods 36:00 - Fan Questions 40:00 - Italian Test 44:00 - No Time for Sauce 48:00 - Having Fun & Getting Respect 51:00 - Once in a Blue Moon
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Frankie Drago Talks Long Island Summers, Poop Deli and Growing Up Italian
07/06/2025
Frankie Drago Talks Long Island Summers, Poop Deli and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 377. Rocco and Sabino are joined by comedian and internet personality, Frankie Drago. Frankie shares stories of his crazy Italian father, his family, and growing up on Long Island. Grab an espresso and a cornetto (with a schmear of poop) and enjoy the show! For the full video episode of this podcast: Be sure to follow Frankie 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Chat GPoopT 4:00 - Family Background 6:00 - Getting into Comedy 9:00 - Social Media Growth 12:00 - Free Labor with Dad 16:00 - Lasagna Offerings 19:00 - Long Island Food 22:00 - GUI Reposts 25:00 - Stealing Catch Phrases 28:00 - Doing What Works 30:00 - Summer on Long Island 32:00 - “Real” New Yorkers 36:00 - Fan Questions for Frankie 42:00 - Wooden Spoon Media 47:00 - Saving Private Frankie 50:00 - Bringer Shows 54:00 - Upcoming Italian Feasts 56:00 - Lil Mo Lessons
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Sorpresa! Q&A con Mario, Joe, Sabino e Rocco
06/30/2025
Sorpresa! Q&A con Mario, Joe, Sabino e Rocco
Come and join us for a Q&A! For the video version of this episode 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!
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