GrowingUpItalian

Kitty Reynolds talks Accents, Nose Jobs and Growing Up Italian ON Long Island

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 420. This week, we've got Kitty Reynolds in the building for the first time ever! Kitty is an Irish/Italian stand up comedian who has made her...

Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco Discuss the Many Misconceptions of Italian American Food

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 419. We're back with the gang! Big Joe and Mario are in the building and we're talking all things right and wrong with Italian food. The guys ...

Maddalena & Mauro Castano on Healthy Relationships, Good Food & Growing Up Italian

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 418. This week is a sweet one! We're joined by one of the most recognizable couples in Italian-American TV: Maddalena & Mauro! Straight outta ...

Caroline DiFuccia Talks G & R Deli, Good Meatballs & Growing Up in the Bronx

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 417. This week we have Caroline DiFuccia, who is the owner of G & R Deli in the Bronx, the woman behind the "Italian Ice Cream Cone" and many ...

Carmen Ciricillo Talks Cleveland's Little Italy, Construction Comedy & Growing Up Italian

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 416. We're back for a new episode with the final boss of Italian Maxxing: Carmen Ciricillo. Carmen is a comedian and a true OG when it comes t...

Sandy Blue Eyes Talks Stickball, Respect & the Rules of a Gentleman

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 415. Most times, a good talk with an OG will lead you in the right direction. This week, we have a very special guest in Sandy Blue Eyes. Sand...

Laura Vitale talks Recipes, Chicken Cutlets and Growing Up Napoletana

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 414. We're back in the podcast kitchen for a new episode! Joined by a true OG of Italian cooking content, Laura Vitale. We talk about her whol...

Mark Iacono Talks Lucali, the Old Brooklyn & Dinner with Jay Z

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 413. If you consider yourself a pizza lover, there's no shot you haven't heard of Lucali... Mark Iacono shares his story of growing up in Broo...

Kevin D & Noce Talk Rap Italiano, Immigrant Struggles and Growing Up Italian

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 412. If you've seen our series, "Lost in the Sauce", you know that we went to Harlem and found some Italians. Kevin D & Noce are two young men...

ITALIAN MAXXING with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 411. We're back with the best. Big Joe & Mario Bosco are in the building and we're here to settle things... Where does Mario's loyalty lie? Di...

Francesco De Carlo & Matteo Lane RETURN to Growing Up Italian

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 410. This week, we've got two of our favorite people returning to the show: Francesco De Carlo & Matteo Lane! The guys are all in town and we'...

Paulie Gee Talks Pizza Passion, Slice Shops & Getting Hit by an Aaron Judge Foul Ball

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 409. We're back with a new episode! This time with NYC pizza legend, Paulie Gee. Paulie Giannone is a pizza connoisseur who turned his passion...

The Future of Red Sauce Studio & Why Little Italy is Important for the Culture

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 408. This week, we've got a Red Sauce famiglia episode, with Nicki Boi & Rosaria on the couch. We're coming to you live from the heart of Litt...

Jakey Botch on All Things Italian, Joining the Union & Growing Up on Staten Island

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 thoug...

Tank Sinatra on the Age of the Internet, Meme Culture & Growing Up Irish

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 406. New episode with Tank Sinatra! Tank shares how he went from a regular New York kid to running some of the biggest social accounts in the ...

Dante Palminteri Talks Acting Career, Reading Books & Growing Up Italian

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 405. This week, we got Dante Palminteri joining us for a new podcast episode in Brooklyn. Dante is an actor, a true example of an older soul i...

JOSHUA talks Rap Italiano, Immigrant Work Ethic & Growing Up Italian in San Marino

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, wh...

Giovanni Paolo on Building a Mozzarella Empire, Joe Rogan & Growing Up Italian in the Bronx

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Davi on Modern Dating, Old-School Romance & Growing Up Italian in Jersey City

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

GUI CHRISTMAS Podcast with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rob Pepp talks Dunkin Donuts Loyalty, Chicken Cutlets and Staten Island

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rose Villain Returns to Talk New Music, San Remo & Growing Up Italian

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wh...

Christian Petroni Talks Parm to Table, Martha Stewart and Growing Up Italian

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pon...

The Winners of GU-Idol: Johnna & Gianna

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

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

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

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

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 medi...

GUIdol - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 It...

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

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 388. Francesco De Carlo Returns! The guys are back with our favorite comedian from the other side. Francesco discusses the importance of takin...

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

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 387. This week, we have your favorite artist's favorite artist, Gianpiero D'Alessandro. Gianpiero is an Italian artist and designer who has ta...

Lil Mo Mozzarella Returns Talks Nation Wide Tour and Being a Legend

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 med...

Big Joe Gambino and Mario Bosco DESTROY the Podcast

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A Lesson on Spaghetti Westerns with The Bensonhurst Cowboy @ Red Sauce Studio

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Peppino Joe & Papa on Living the American Dream, Family Values & Growing Up Italian

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 though...

Raging Italian Returns to Yell About Summer, Live Streaming & Socks

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Brooklyn Bitess Share the Best Spots in Brooklyn, Thoughts on Foodie Culture & Growing Up Italian

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 381. This week, Giuseppe and Sabrina (AKA @brooklynbitess) join us in-studio for a brand new podcast episode. The foodie couple share their th...

Un 'Estate alla Cresciuto Italiano con Mario Bosco, Big Joe e Zio Domenico!

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fu...

That Mexican OT on Trying New Foods, Growing Up in Texas & Yo-Yo Tricks

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Cugine Talks Casa Cugine, How to Dress and Growing Up Italian

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Who is Tony Cash?

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Frankie Drago Talks Long Island Summers, Poop Deli and Growing Up Italian

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 377. Rocco and Sabino are joined by comedian and internet personality, Frankie Drago. Frankie shares stories of his crazy Italian father, his ...

Sorpresa! Q&A con Mario, Joe, Sabino e Rocco

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Come and join us for a Q&A! For the video version of this episode https://youtube.com/live/6_nFv9o4rt0 Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra conte...

Goumba Johnny on the Comedy Scene, his Careers and Growing Up Italian

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 376. This week, we're joined by the author, comedian, former athlete and legendary radio personality, Goumba Johnny! Johnny shares stories of ...

Porkchopz Talks Comedy, Italian Beef and What Women Really Want

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 375. Rocco & Sabino are joined by stand-up comedian, Joseph Lombardo (AKA "Porkchopz"). You know why? Because he's Itayyyyen. The guys discuss...

Blerim Nik Talks Burek, BMW's and Growing Up Albanian

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 374. Shqipe!!! This week, we're joined by our Albanian cousin, Blerim Nik. Tune in to hear the guys share the similarities and differences bet...

Vito & Niyah Talk Internet Love, Summers in Jersey and Growing Up Italian

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 373. This week, we're joined by Vito & Niyah – one of the internet's favorite couples! We talk about how they met, becoming content creators...

Solo Italiano Oggi - Day 10 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Mario Bosco, Big Joe Gambino and Eva

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 10. Class is back in session for Day 10 where the crew reflect on what these episodes have meant to them, and how much has changed ...

The Uncle Louie Variety Show Brings Back Memories of Growing Up Italian

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 372. For this episode, we are joined by Italian-American comedians, Carlo Russo & Lou Greco, otherwise known as "The Uncle Louie Variety Show"...

Louis Lombardi Talks Street Life to Acting and Growing Up Italian in the Bronx

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 371. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined by Bronx-born actor, Louis Lombardi. Louie shares stories of his upbringing, about his first f...

Sophie Minchilli Talks il Dolce Far Niente, Discovering Hidden Gems & Growing Up Italian

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 370. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined by author, tour guide and Italian food expert, Sophie Minchilli. Sophie is a half-American, ha...

Sorpresa Diretta! Surprise Live with Mario, Big Joe and Eva

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No school today! Come and join us for a Q&A For the video version of this episode https://youtube.com/live/Lm3JkyyZS2s Sign up to our Patreon for A LO...

Godfathers U Talks Respect, Loyalty & Growing Up Italian

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 369. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined in the studio by social media personality, William Gambino (A.K.A. The Godfather of Social Med...

Solo Italiano Oggi - Day 9 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Mario Bosco, Big Joe Gambino and Eva!

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 9. Class is back in session for Day 9 with everyone in the Cresciuto Italiano band to finally learn Italian!  For the audio versio...

Yannis Pappas Talks Greek Diners, Old School New York and Growing Up Italian

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 368. Sabino & Rocco are in the studio with comedian, Yannis Pappas (ambassador of all-things Greek). The boys share stories of growing up in B...

The Ultimate Lubrano Family Talks Hot Nonna, Food Business and Growing Up Italian

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 367. Sabino & Rocco are back at the studio to meet Ilaria (AKA @urhotnonnaa) and the Lubrano family. The gang shares funny family stories, lov...

Vincent Pastore Live from Arthur Avenue with Chef Dave Greco Talking Growing Up Italian

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 366. Sabino & Rocco hit The Bronx's Little Italy to meet actor, Vincent Pastore, at Mike's Deli. The guys share some amazing food, their favor...

Solo Italiano Oggi - Day 8 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 8. Class is back in session for Day 8 with everyone in the Cresciuto Italiano band for the first time. Mario, Joe, Rocco, Sabino an...

Francesco De Carlo Talks Rome, Italian Comedy Scene & Cresciuto Italiano

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 365. Sabino & Rocco welcome Francesco De Carlo to Brooklyn! A prolific stand-up comic from Rome who has been making waves for over a decade in...

Burrata Babe Returns to Talk Hyped Food Spots, City Sleepers and Growing Up Italian

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 364. Sabino & Rocco sit down with returning guest, the Burrata Babe. The crew talks OG bangers, high BMI's and keeping traditions alive. And o...

Solo Italiano Oggi - Day 7 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 7. Class is back in session for Day 7 with Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino. Whenever Professor Eva isn't around, anything goes in c...

Solo Italiano Oggi - Day 6 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Prof Eva, Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 6. Class is back in session for Day 6 with our professor Eva finally back from Italy. Watch as Rocco is joined by his classmates, M...

Solo Italiano Oggi - Day 5 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Substitute Teachers Big Joe and Mario Bosco

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 5. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco with substitute teachers Big Joe Gambino and Mario Bosco filling in...

Solo Italiano Oggi! - Day 4 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN with Vito Shade

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 4. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco with special guest Vito Shade as they try their best to improve the...

Solo Italiano Oggi! - Day 3 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 3. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time...

Solo Italiano Oggi! - Day 2 of ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 2. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time...

Solo Italiano Oggi! - ONLY SPEAKING ITALIAN

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Italian School Day 1. As first generation Italian-Americans, we couldn't be more proud to have such a deep connection with Italy. Today, we start a co...

Kid Yugi talks about his young Music Career, Massafra and Growing Up Italian with Ciro Buccolieri

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 363. NEW STUDIO ALERT! Sabino and Rocco sit down for the first time in their new studio with the very young and talented Italian artist, Kid Y...

Last Growing Up Italian Podcast with Tracey Carnazzo and Mario Bosco

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 362. Sabino and Rocco sit down for their last podcast in the OG studio that started it all with Mario Bosco and Tracey Carnazzo. Just like any...

Bianca From Brooklyn talks Growing Up Italian

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 361. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Bianca from Brooklyn for the first time to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, 'Braciole' , studying abroad...

Matteo Lane Returns and talks Comedy & Growing Up Italian

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 360. Sabino and Rocco sit down for another podcast with good friend and comedian Matteo Lane. The crew get together and catch up on life, talk...

Dominic Leonelli talks Cleveland Italians, Comedy and Growing Up Italian

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 359. Sabino and Rocco sit down with comedian Dominic Leonelli aka Dom Cruise to talk about his upbringing in Ohio, struggle when moving to New...

Nina Minaj talks Sicily, Family and Growing Up Italian

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 358. Sabino and Rocco sit down with prank Queen Nina Minaj and her son Joey. The crew sit together and talk about Nina's upbringing, moving to...

Not Marc Anthony talks Toronto, Comedy and Growing Up Italian

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 357. Sabino and Roco sit down with Marc Anthony (not that Marc Anthony) to talk about life in Canada, how he started comedy and his incredible...

Brothers Cucina talk Newark and Growing Up Italian

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 356. Sabino and Rocco sit down Rich and Jack of Brothers Cucina to talk about life in Newark, New Jersey and how they're preserving Italian-Am...

Vito Shade talks Music, Voice Acting and Growing Up Italian

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 355. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Vito Shade to talk about Vito's music career, his freestyle skills, his Italian roots, how he started his ...

Samuel Aldegheri talks MLB, Baseball in Italy and Growing Up Italian

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 354. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Los Angeles Angels Pitcher, Samuel Aldegheri. Samuel talks about being the first ever Italian born pitcher...

Jojo and Nicky Scarlotta talk The Circle, Family and Growing Up Italian

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 353. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Jojo and Nicky Scarlotta to talk about their experience on The Circle, the Scarlotta family, how social me...

Salvatore Esposito talks Gomorrah, Napoli and Growing Up Italian

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 352. Sabino and Rocco sit down with one of their favorite actors, Salvatore Esposito. Salvatore talks about his passion for acting, his experi...

Tony Polcari talks life in DC and Growing Up Italian

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 351. Sabino and Rocco ring in the New Year with Washington DC's best personality on social media, Tony Polcari. The crew talk about Tony's upb...

Fabrizio Brienza talks Night Life, Acting and Growing Up Italian

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 350. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Night Life legend and fashionista Fabrizio Brienza. They talk about Fabrizio's upbringing in Campobasso, w...

A Very Merry GUI Christmas with Big Joe Gambino

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 349. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Joe Gambino for a very special Christmas episode. The crew exchange some gifts, play some Italian Chri...

Mario and Gab Share Their Love Story and Talk Growing Up Italian in Avellino

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 348. Sabino and Rocco sit down with social media couple, Mario and Gab to talk all about how they met, life in Avellino, moving to Canada and ...

Who Is The Raging Italian?

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 347. After some convincing, Sabino and Rocco sit down with The Raging Italian and his son Michael to talk about why he's always RAGING, his up...

DrefGold talks Italian Rap, Bologna and His New Album

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 346. DrefGold talks growing up in Bologna, his new album and so much more with Sabino and Lopicc. ​⁠​⁠ #drefgold Sign up to our Patreo...

Anthony Santino and Jerlon talk Comedy and Growing Up Italian

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 344. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Anthony and Jerlon to teach them some Italian and learn how the dynamic of the duo all began that led to t...

Brianna and Big Mama talk Thanksgiving, New Jersey and Growing Up Italian

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 345. One of the most highly requested episodes ever, Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Mama and Brianna. Get to know this amazing mother/daug...

Corey B and Big Joe Return

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 343. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Joe and Corey B to check on Corey to see how he's acclimated to the Italian in his DNA. Episodes like ...

Giana Carli & Nicky Smigs talk Chicago, LA and Growing Up Italian

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 342. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Chicago Natives, Giana Carli and Nicky Smigs. Giana didn't show up empty handed and brought some amazing p...

Milena and Alexa talk Growing Up Italian in Connecticut and Real Estate

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 341. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Connecticut's very own, Milena and Alexa. The crew get together to talk about the finest things that Conne...

Tony Dabas takes over the Growing Up Italian Podcast

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 340. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Tony Dabas, Italian by affiliation to talk about life growing up in Staten Italy, his passion for driving ...

Burrata Babe talks Chinese Food Season, Being Queen of the Belt Parkway

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 339. Sabino and Rocco sit down with the Burrata Babe to eat some Chinese Food together (no, we're not joking). The three talk about Denise's u...

Ivana Bonetti talks North End Boston and Growing Up Italian

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 338. Sabino sits down with Ivana to talk about her upbringing in Boston's North End, some interesting Italian phrases from the North End and h...

Boston Deli Boys Tommy Guarino and Prosciutto Papi talk Growing Up Italian in Boston

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 337. Sabino and Mario sit down with Tommy G and Prosciutto Papi from Boston to talk all about the culture in Boston, the popularity of the Del...

Rita from Cucina Palermo talks Growing Up Sicilian and Italian Cuisine

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 336. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Rita from Cucina Palermo to talk about her old school Sicilian upbringing, passion for cooking, and brand ...

Who is the Rizzler?

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 335. Sabino and Rocco sit down with viral internet star, the Rizzler and Mario Bosco. On this episode, Rizzler learns some Italian, talks abou...

Frank Moyo talks Growing Up Italian, life in Toronto and Calabria

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 335. Rocco sits down with Italian-Canadian Frank Moyo to talk about Frank's Calabrese upbringing in Toronto, his passion for Italian music and...