GrowingUpItalian

Massi Pregoni

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 133. Sabino talks on Instagram Live with the young actor and TikTok sensation Massi Pregoni about his journey to Los Angeles, the inspiration ...

The Making Of L'Italiano Vero Remix - DJ Serg

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 132. Sabino goes on IG live with DJ Serg, aka the well known Italian-American DJ who created the L'Italiano Remix heard around the world and p...

ELYSE DELUCCI "DO ITALIANS EAT GARLIC?"

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 131. ELYSE DELUCCI LINKS WITH SABINO VIA ZOOM TO TALK ABOUT SOME OF HER COMEDY & VIDEOS ON INSTAGRAM AND Tik Tok. (@elysedelucci) FOR MORE CHE...

ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 130. The trio is back again for another recap episode (we do a recap for every 10th podcast episode) this time talking about October being Ita...

SAN GENNARO 2020, THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER & NEDS HOME OF THE BIG ONE

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 129. LISAMARIE links with Sabino via zoom to talk about San Gennaro this year and how covid effected the greatest Italian-American Feast. Lisa...

New York to LA - Lorenzo Antonucci

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 128. Another Instagram Live Podcast Series, this time with former wrestler & actor, Lorenzo Antonucci. Lorenzo talks about his journey in LA a...

LOUIS LOMBARDI AKA SKIP LIPARI (SOPRANOS) TALKS GROWING UP ITALIAN + LOMBARDI FOODS

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 127. LOUIS LOMBARDI TALKS WITH SABINO ABOUT HIS EXCITING PROJECT AT LOMBARDI FOODS. CLICK LINK BELOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF HIS WE FUNDER. http...

MAKE PASTA AT HOME (JANINE BRUNO)

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 126. Sabino links with Janine Bruno (@homemadebybruno) via Zoom. Janine recently hosted a "pasta making" bachelorette party. For more info on ...

Italian-American Music with DJ Bailo

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 125. DJ BAILO LINKS WITH SABINO VIA INSTAGRAM LIVE TO TALK ABOUT SOME MUSIC IN THE WORKS, WHERE OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW SCHOOL. IF YOU LOVE ITALI...

How To Become A News Anchor

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 124. GIANNA GELOSI (@giannagelosi) LINKS WITH SABINO VIA ZOOM TO TALK ABOUT HER EXPERIENCES OF BECOMING A NEWS ANCHOR. THEY ALSO TALK ABOUT SO...

LEARN ITALIAN NOW! With ITALIAN NATIVE DAVIDE

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 123. Davide has been teaching italian for more than 5 years. He recently launched his new online course! Its a 18 hour course covering topics ...

The Pasta Queen

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 122. Another week with an Instagram Live Podcast with yet another TikTok Italian Legend, Nadia Caterina Munno. A little change of pace this ti...

That Italian Kid - Matt Petitto

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 121. Trying out an Instagram Live Podcast with the TikTok Italian Legend, Matt Petitto. What life has been like since becoming TikTok famous, ...

Tomato Season Is Upon Us

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 120. Back again for another recap episode (we do a recap for every 10th podcast episode) to talk about what's new, things ahead, how we've bee...

Working From Home

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 119. Sabino links with Rocco The Comic via Zoom. They talk about what life's been like for the last couple of months. Call Of Duty, Inter Mila...

OLMC Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2020

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 118. Sunday 7-8 PM OLMCFEAST Facebook for the 1 hour Giglio Live Stream THURSDAY JULY 16- 12 PM MASS & 1PM PROCESSION (MASK REQUIRED) LUCYS & ...

NY Vs CHICAGO

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 117. Nick Smerigilo links with Sabino Via Zoom. They talk about some of Chicagos most iconic dishes. Nick recently went viral with his Sebasti...

Italian Jeopardy

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 116. Another week consisting of family fun, this time, Rocco hosted an Italian jeopardy and it's safe to say that it was the furthest thing fr...

WHO'S MOST LIKELY TO?

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 1115. Just having some fun with our cousins playing "Who's most likely to?" On this episode we cover just about all the fun topics and questio...

Ray Guarini of Italian Enclaves talks Best Italian-American Food & Best Italian Neighborhoods in NYC

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 114. Ray Guarini links up with Sabino via Zoom. They talk about someways you can support your local businesses during the quarantine. Best Ita...

A Pause For Racism

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here are some valuable resources and educational links you can visit. 13th Amendment Netflix Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9otKaflV4 ...

Joe Gannascoli (Vito Spatafore) talks giving back, passion for food and more

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 112. Joe Gannascoli raised over 32k and is giving back during the Corona Virus Pandemic. His efforts are helping front line workers and small ...

NYC BEST ACCENT CONTEST FINALIST ROB AGRI

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 112. Sabino links with Rob Agri via zoom. Rob talks a little about his journey moving from Brooklyn to the West Coast. Be sure to check our ou...

Tony DeAngelo (NY Rangers) on Growing Up Italian. (Quarantine Edition)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 111. Tony DeAngelo connects with Sabino via zoom to talk about his upbringing. Born in Jersey, lived in Philly now playing in NYC. Tony talks ...

HOW TO GET BY DURING A QUARANTINE

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 110. As always, every 10th episode we provide a recap and this time, things had to have been done differently. This was the first recap we've ...

New York Vs New Jersey

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 109. First time we testing out doing a podcast with zoom. Sabino gets some help from Vin Matano who went viral with the 'choose your italian" ...

Tik Tok Phenomenons

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 108. Sabino and Michela jump on Instagram Live to talk keep spirits up during these difficult times with a bunch of TikTok sensations. Be sure...

Finish The Lyrics

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 107. We went live on Instagram to host our first ever Finish The Lyrics, Growing Up Italian edition. We brought on our followers to try and su...

Easter Scavenger Hunt

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 106. To bring everyone in the Easter spirit, we decided to do a scavenger hunt where our followers requested to join in the live, and had to r...

Key Information On The Coronavirus Part 2

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 105. The Coronavirus Pandemic has been a worldwide issue, and it's something that we've taken seriously from the start. We want to spread as m...

Pet Peeves

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(This video was recorded on 3/3/2020) EPISODE 104. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the Coronavirus, we will make it th...

Key Information on The Coronavirus

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 103. The Coronavirus Pandemic has been a worldwide issue, and it's something that we've taken seriously from the start. We want to spread as m...

Italian Superstitions Part 2

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 102. Our Prayers are with all of those affected by the Coronavirus. For this episode the GUI trio gets together to talk more about Italian Sup...

PETE & CUBO TATTOO SHOP TALK

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The long awaited Part 2 that you've all been asking for! Sabino visits his friends @biggeorgietattoo & @thatguywhodrawss again at Pete & Cubo in Ozone...

Keep it 100

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 100. WE MADE IT, EPISODE 100! The GUI team, Rocco, Michela & Sabino get together for another Recap Episode, this one being the most special of...

Don't Worry Be Happy

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 99. Sabino meets with Nicole to talk about mental health and positive ways to be the best version of yourself. Nicole's Instagram https://www....

Brothers Built By Nighlife

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 98. This is the story of how six individuals became men by making their mark on New York City's notorious nightlife scene. They share wins, li...

Lillo Brancato

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 97. Sabino heads to the Bronx to meet up with Lillo Brancato, famously known for his role in the movie "A Bronx Tale". Lillo talks about some ...

Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant - A True Italian

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 96. After hearing the heartbreaking news, it was only right we put everything aside this way to pay respects to an honorary Italian, Kobe Brya...

What is Italian American Studies?

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 95. Sabino & Michela meet up with Steve Cerulli. Steve works at the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute where they study the Italian d...

Plant Based Vegan

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 94. Sabino invites returning guest and Italian model, Christie Peruso, this time to talk about all things Vegan and the Vegan Lifestyle. You c...

Geno's Steaks

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 93. After spending the day in Philly, Rocco and Michela meet with Geno Vento, owner of Geno's Steaks in the famous Geno's booth to talk all ab...

Premium Pete - A Friend Of Ours

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 92. Sabino links up with Premium Pete to talk about SopranosCon, networking, and why you should never give up on your dreams all while enjoyin...

An Italian Christmas

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 91. Recap episode 9, The Growing Up Italian family brings this recap episode right to their dining room. This was filmed right after Dessert o...

The Guide To Italian Christmas Desserts

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 90. Rocco and Sabino visit their cousin Giovanni's home just in time for the holidays to share the important history of some important Italian...

Finding Forever - A 1970's Love Story

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 89. Rocco invites his high school friend, now writer and publisher, Anthony Sciarratta to join in for an episode with Sabino. The 3 talk about...

Super Coffee

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 88. Sabino meets up with Jimmy DeCicco, one of three brothers who started up the Super Coffee brand. The two talk a little about Super Coffee'...

The Holiday Season

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 87. Rocco sits down with Instagram stars, LucaTwoTimes and NewYorkNico to talk about their success in the social media world, how it all happe...

Can Italy Win Euro 2020?

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 86. Sabino joins in on the ItalianFootballTV podcast after a HUGE 9-1 Italy win against Armenia. It's been a long time coming and after the hu...

The Italian Lifestyle

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 85. Sabino sits down with Rocco The Comic in response to all the questions that our followers have submitted to us on our Instagram Story. You...

Joe Avati

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 84. Sabino invites comedians Joe Avati & Rocco The Comic to talk about Joes recent American Tour. Along with his past experiences in Italian C...

Antoinette Biordi

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 83. Sabino & Michela Interview Antoinette Biordi in the News 12 Studio. Antoinette speaks about what it's like to be a news anchor and how bei...

Renee Graziano (Mob Wives)

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 82. Renee Graziano meets up with Sabino & Michela to talk about her experiences on hit show "Mob Wives" as well as talking about some of her f...

Are Friselle Overrated?

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 81. Sabino and returning guest Bailo debate how good Friselle actually are. They also speak about Bailo's emergence in the Trap music scene an...

The GUI Recap (News 12)

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 80. The GrowingUpItalian crew is back together for another Recap Episode! It's a little different this time, being Italian American Heritage M...

Dual Citizenship

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 79. Sabino and Mike Desapio kick off Italian Heritage month by talking about the benefits of becoming an Italian Citizen and getting your Ital...

Pork Store Boys

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 78. Sabino meets up with Anthony Giordano from A&S Pork Store (Merrick) to discuss some pros and cons of working in the deli business. You can...

Who is Marissa Lucchese?

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 77. Sabino links up with MTV's Marissa Lucchese from 'Double Shot At Love' to talk about what it's like to be on reality TV and how her life w...

Italo-Americana

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 76. Actress and Model Christie Peruso meets with Sabino to talk about her journey moving to Milan, some of her experience in radio, film, and ...

SoundSpace Studio Interview

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 75. Sabino visits sound space studios to talk to 3 different individuals who are chasing their dreams in unique fields. For booking at this st...

Serie A Calcio is Back

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 74. Sabino tags along for another collaborative podcast episode with our guys at Italian Football TV, Marco and Mike to talk some Serie A Calc...

Still So Brooklyn

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 73. Michela invites fellow Kearney girl and Brooklyn native Maria Laterza for this episode. They talk about what it was like growing up in an ...

2019 Scopa Tournament

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 72. What turned out to be an amazing event, the GrowingUpItalian trio organized their first ever Scopa Tournament at the Lady Of The Snow Soci...

Talking Petty

11 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 71. Sabino meets up with Alyssa and Stephanie who are the hosts of the 'Talking Petty Podcast' to talk about why women are crazy (sorta kiddin...

Recap Episode 7

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 70. Just as always, every 10th episode means it's time for a recap with the Growing Up Italian Crew. For this episode, we discuss how the page...

Youtube Spirals

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 69. Sabino & Italian-American Comedian, Rocco The Comic catch up on some current events. The heat wave, FaceApp, Area 51 and much more. You ca...

Italian Superstitions

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 68. The trio is back for yet another episode, this time talking about the highly requested Italian Superstitions. In this episode, we talk abo...

Coolman CoffeeDan

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 67. For this weeks episode we got together with an extremely well known animator, with a community of over 1.5 million across all social platf...

A Guide To Italian Curses

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

DISCLAIMER - This video isn't for everyone and if you do not like to use any sort of vulgarity or curse words then please do not watch this video. EPI...

Brooklyn Giglio 2019

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 65. For the second time, Sabino gathers with Jordan and Dom to talk about the Brooklyn Giglio coming this July. The Giglio has a rich history ...

Giovanni Scuderi - The Story Of An Underdog

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 64. Rocco and Sabino sit down with Professional Boxer and 2 Time Golden Glove Champion, Giovanni Scuderi. The 3 talk about Giovanni's boxing c...

Road To The Euro Cup Part II

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 63. For this weeks podcast episode, Sabino visits the ItalianFootballTV crew yet again to discuss some more on Italy's Euro Cup qualifying mat...

Off The Boat

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 62. Sabino brings his two friends in, Giovanni and Anthony. Giovanni is an Italian immigrant who came to America for new beginnings. Listen to...

NYC History Of Tattoos

02 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 61. This episode is as interesting as it gets, Sabino goes to his tattoo artist Mike Dee and Big Georgie at Pete & Cubos Tattoo and Piercing s...

Recap Episode 6

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 60. The trio is back for yet another Recap episode. Lots of topics were mentioned on this episode, the first being the update on Italian Herit...

Dating

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 59. Sabino and Rocco visit the Ice House Cafe (@icehousecafebronx) in the ThrogsNeck area of the Bronx for a podcast about dating. They are jo...

Vintage

12 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 58. For this weeks episode, Sabino and his friend Al speak about Al's Vintage Clothing line and love for fashion and style. Al has a store in ...

John Franco

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 57. Sabino and Rocco go to Carmine's Pizzeria in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to meet with Mets Legend and Top 5 leader in all time saves, John Fran...

Social Media Talk

28 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 56. The do's and don'ts of social media. Sabino and Rocco go visit Italian American comedian (and returning guest) Anthony Rodia with Luca Two...

Adulting 101

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 55. Rocco gets together with his friends for many years now. The 4 gather and talk about the difficulty of finding a career in something they ...

Legends Only

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 54. Sabino gets together with his crew, the unofficial talent scout of New York, NewYorkNico, the Tony Soprano impersonator and comedian, Nick...

Crossbay Blvd

07 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 53. Sabino speaks with second time guest, Tommy from @longislanditalian and John, owner of @latorrebakery who has also just created a new past...

Road to the Euro Cup

31 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 52. Joining in from the @italianfootballTV studio, Rocco and Sabino speak with their good friends from back in College about the future of Ita...

The 50th Edition

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 50. The team gets together for another recap episode but this one is the most special of them all. 50 episodes in, halfway to 100, truly a mil...

St. Joseph's

17 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 51. Michela and returning guests, Giuseppe and Sabrina from @brooklynbitess talk all about the feast day of St. Joseph on March 19th. The thre...

Good Business vs. Bad Business

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 49. Sabino brings along his friends Matt(@matt_lebris)and Mas (@ccallmetoma) in the studio to talk about good business bad business. For speci...

The Golden Child

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 48. Sabino and Rocco speak with LucaTwoTimes on who the Golden Child is in their family. All 3 share experiences and moments when they know wh...

Serie C Basketball

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 47. Sabino sits down with long time friend, Rocco Rubino who played basketball overseas in Sicily. Rocco was a young star with a lot of potent...

Tony Soprano aka Nicky Petito

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 46. Sabino brings along some long time friends to join him in meeting Tony Soprano impersonator Nicky Petito. Nicky shares his story behind im...

Sal The Voice

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 44. The crew brings in special guest, Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti from America's Got Talent. They're quick to find out that he's very humble,...

Italian Enclaves

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 43. For this episode the crew gets together with Ray from the Instagram page @ItalianEnclaves inside of the San Sabino Society in Williamsburg...

Hustle or Get Hustled

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 42. The crew sits down with Anthony Rodia (@rodiacomedy) and Pat (@Patc_the_dj). The 5 sit down to talk about multiple intriguing topics. The ...

Vinny Guadagnino of Jersey Shore

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 41. Vinny Guadagnino, mostly known for his role from the Jersey Shore sits down with NewYorkNico, GrowingUpItalian's very own Sabino Curcio, L...

Recap Episode Part 4

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 40. Fresh out the new year, the GrowingUpItalian trio get back together for another recap episode as well as their first podcast in 2019. The ...

Winter Break

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 39. Rocco and Sabino host LucaTwoTimes to talk about how they spend their winter breaks. In this podcast Luca talks about his page on instagra...

Holiday Pregame

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 38. Rocco and Sabino welcome BrooklynBitess as they return for another podcast. This episode is very unique, as it talks about BrooklynBitess'...

Bailo

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 37. Sabino and Bailo haven't seen eachother in a while and A LOT has changed as Bailo emerged in the Trap music scene. In 2018, Bailo has surp...

Crik e Crok

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 36. On this episode, we have Pino Pinto, a popular maestro who runs a band in the Southern region of Italy that came from the same town as Sab...

Long Island Italian

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 35. Sabino has visitors from long island, his cousin (also named) Sabino Curcio (@SabinoRCurcio)and the creator of @LongIslandItalian, Tommy. ...

Italian Thanksgiving

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 34. For this podcast, the GrowingUpItalian trio take the podcast equipment to Nonna's house for Thanksgiving and interview the well known and ...