Sooshi Mango Podcast
Episodes
Christmas lunch is such a process!
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hope you're feeling festive! There's nothing quite like a w0g Christmas - it's mainly centred around food but if you're from an ethnic family, you'll ...
Matt Preston - Italian food is a lie!
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Masterchef judge and one of Australia's most well-known foodies Matt Preston joins us to chat about all things food. We learn some pretty upset...
Mark Bouris - should we be buying or selling?
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate legend and founder of Wizard Home Loans Mark Bouris joins us in today's episode. As a Greek man who was raised being told to always buy an...
Carlo’s stealing and smelling obsession
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carlo admits he is addicted to stealing a certain thing from hotel rooms, but it's not the typical stuff like shampoo and soap - so is this normal or ...
Nonna Fina - The nonna that didn’t know she was famous
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nonna Fina has racked up nearly 800k followers across Instagram and TikTok, and while everyone was falling in love with her and being reminded of thei...
Ex New York Mobster Michael Franzese
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former crime boss Michael Franzese tells us how he became a mobster, what it was like being in a 6x8 solitary cell and whether he was able to smuggle ...
W0gs on TV & comparing cuisines, with Fat Pizza’s Rob Shehadie
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Aussie actor Rob Shehadie from his time on Fat Pizza or Here Come the Habibs. He joins us in the studio to chat about why you don't see m...
Italian mums react to Tiktok pasta hacks
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boys express their frustration with tailgaters, sharing stories of when it nearly got them killed! Plus, it turns out you don't have to finish sch...
Beautiful, thieving, murdering Nonnas
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All the embarrassing times our relatives have put us through. Carlo recalls the time a truck full of tomatoes tipped over, Andrew thinks his son is cl...
”Steve, My Neck!” — acting masterclass with Tony Nikolakopoulos
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and director, Tony Nikolakopoulos shares the story behind some of his most loved characters, including his "deep-seated" approach to acting. Plu...
Ibby Akbar & My Cousin Vlad - All Cartilage No Bone 👃
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
See My Cousin Vlad on the CATASTROPHA tour, tickets at mycousinvlad.com and get your tickets to Ibby Akbar's To Be Honest tour from TICKETEK. CRED...
We Loved Burning Stuff 🔥
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe's on a new diet that Carlo and Andrew don't think he'll see through and their PA Mikayla reveals a new side of herself to us. In this week's editi...
Luke And Sooshi Scott
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiktok famous brothers Luke And Sassy Scott join us for a hilariously chaotic chat about how their content started, who is the real star between the t...
Andrew’s Cheeky Nickname 🍑
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh Supervising Producer: Mike Williams Producer: Ja...
You Can’t Change Teddy’s Mind
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok sensation Teddy joins us to chat about the suss shop that started it all for him, what every ethnic family needs to put a stop to and why he w...
Unexpected Roadtrips and Sacred Moths 🧿
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An unexpected road trip was forced onto the boys and they open the phonelines again for another round of SOOSHIstitions. CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salani...
Johnny, Vince & Sam Host The Podcast? 👴🏼
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carlo reveals the moment he realised he was fat, Joe wants to know what happened to ancient diseases and we get a look into what it would be like if t...
Ending Up in Italian Hospital & Hooking Up Our Listeners
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Andrew have recently come home from Italian holidays and not everything ran smoothly with one of the boys needing urgent medical care. Also ...
My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s Louis Mandylor 🇬🇷
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The man behind Nick Portokalos from My Big Fat Greek Wedding joins us to chat about how he broke into acting, what it has been like to work on the f...
Dilruk Jayasinha’s Nips Cause Problems
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're joined by accountant turned comedian Dilruk to chat about his nipples causing problems for editors, his heart attack mid-comedy ...
What’s in Andrew’s Mouth 👅
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we try to get to the bottom of the Moon Landing, it's Andrew's turn to play What's in My Mouth? Joe gets very uncomfortable talking bedroo...
Steven Bauer - Manny from Scarface
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Al Pacino's on-screen righthand man Steven Bauer came in studio while he was in the country for a chat to give us a peak behind the scenes of how Scar...
Swifties & SOOSHIstitions
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we try to get to grips with Taylor Swift and get right into some of the greatest ethnic supersitions that you grew up with. Do you have h...
Barry Pearl - Doody from Grease
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're all a bit star struck because we have a real life T-Bird in the studio with us! Barry Pearl takes us behind the scenes of how Grease came to lif...
Shvitzing with Sooshi
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take you inside the sauna with us, pick up the phones for another round of SOOSHIlutions and check in with our young friend Nikolao...
F**kin’ Golden Oldies and What’s In My Mouth?
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're launching two new segments in this podcast! We're out to find the F**kin Golden Oldie (so they can cook us a meal) and Joe shoves things he does...
Hughesy’s Italian Connection?
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Warrnambool’s favourite son and comedy legend Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes joins us and learns something shocking about his family’s Italian connecti...
Introducing: SOOSHIlutions
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we try and guess what someone looks off just by their voice, learn what a faux pas actually is, try to help you out with our new segm...
Dubai is getting a moon and we’re getting our song on the radio
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back, now wherever you get your podcasts! This week we get up to speed with the words that Gen Z are using, chat about our trip to Dubai and try...
Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! New podcasts are dropping June 5th 2023, now available wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Ep #57 - Kouta and Ang Christou Live From Crown Casino
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome two legends of the Carlton football club, Ang Christou and Anthony Koutoufides! Join us as we delve into their lives and careers,...
We’re taking a break, but we’ll be back soon!
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a few weeks off and will back some time in May with slightly re-jigged podcast! Stay tuned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Ep #56 - Scary movies, AI and Review Of Weird Shit
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the boys share their thoughts on the future of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on society and their comedy. The boys touch upo...
Ep #55 - Troy Kinne - Sketch Comedy and Vital Organs
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Australian comedian, writer, and television presenter, Troy Kinne. Troy began his career in comedy at a young age, performing sta...
Ep #54 - Joe Santagato - From Viral to Hot Sauce
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome American YouTuber, comedian and podcaster extraordinaire, Joe Santagato. He is known for his self-titled YouTube channel which ha...
Ep #53 - Tim Tszyu - Fight Nights and Fast Cars
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional boxer Tim Tszyu joins us in the studio! Tim is a rising star in the boxing world following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Kost...
Ep #52 - David Zaharakis - Sheltered Greek & Footy Survival
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome a Greek Icon of Australian Rules Football, David Zaharakis . Playing 226 games for the bombers, he was a vital part of the club's...
Ep #51 - George Kapiniaris - it’s Memo from Acropolis Now!
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The missing piece to the Acropolis Now guest list we have George Kapiniaris - aka Memo! Another iconic ethnic comedy actor who is both a writer, act...
Ep #50 - Simon Palomares - aka Ricky Ricky Ricky from Acropolis Now
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome writer and actor, Mr Simon Palomares! Known for his iconic role as Ricardo "Ricky" Martinez in Acropolis Now, Simon brings storie...
Ep #49 - Frank Sivero - The Goodfella from the Godfather
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're honoured to be calling into the studio a honorary Goodfella himself, Frank Sivero! Memorable for his witty, ad-libbed lines across fil...
Ep #48 - Yiayia Next Door
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off our first guests of 2023 we welcome brothers Daniel and Luke from Yiayia Next Door! Despite facing a tragic loss of their mother, these tw...
Ep #47 - We’re Back! Ptou You Bastard
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the first episode of 2023! We're super excited to be back for a new season of saucy episodes with even saucier guests. This week we've...
Ep #46 - Eddie McGuire - Hot Pies and Hot Seats
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode of 2022, we close up the year by welcoming the host of 10000 shows and long-time father of the Collingwood Magpies, Eddie McGuir...
Ep #45 - Russell Peters - Somebody gonna get hurt real bad
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dialing in from the United States, comedian superstar Russell Peters brings all the laughter in the Sooshi Mango Studio! A career spanning over 30 yea...
Ep #44 - John Aloisi & Alessandro Diamanti - Special WORLD CUP Episode!
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an ex-Socerroo and an Azzurri walk into the Sooshi Mango studio? Nothing less than fan girling and passionate footy chat! This week,...
Ep #43 - Danielle Weber - The Rock and Wog Adam
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the studio we chat to the talented artist Danielle Weber! Coming hot off the "Black Carpet" in New York, Danielle just presented a commis...
Ep #42 - Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico - Punctured Lungs and Moustaches
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're honoured to have Hawthorn legend and owner of the bushiest Wog moustache to grace footy grounds. Robert "Dipper" DiPierdomenico is in ...
Ep #41 - Fatman Scoop - You Got a Hundred Dollar Bill Eat Some Pizza
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear the boys chat with one of the most recognised, sampled voices in hip-hop, Fatman Scoop! In this special episode, the boys uncover stor...
Ep #40 - Rob Mills - Idols and D&Ms
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome singer, actor, performer Rob Mills! From his early days as a finalists on the first season of Australian Idol, Millsy has then pa...
Ep #39 - Omar and Oz - The Block and Ski Trips
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the bathroom kings of The Block bring all the laughs to the studio! From living in a tent on the show, dealing with stereotyping and funny ...
Ep #38 - Jimeoin - Lies and Dad Jokes
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the funniest men alive! Jimeoin is a comedian originally from Ireland who is now very much Aussie's own. From his TV shows and movies to some o...
Ep #37 - Mary Coustas - Effie Stephanidis
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and Gentlemen the Queen and First Lady of Wog comedy, Mary Coustas! Mary is the creator and performer of iconic Effie who first appeared on the...
Ep #36 - Wog Boys Forever Behind The Scenes
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special episode this week with the release of Wog Boys Forever in cinemas all over the country today! We dive into the behind the scenes and chat abo...
Ep #35 - Vince Colosimo - Curls Get The Girls and No Cash Here
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning stage, screen and TV actor Vince Colosimo steps into the studio! The veteran actor has played some of the most iconic Australian roles i...
Ep #34 - Omid Djalili - The Queens Jester and the Ball Fondling Gladiator
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome British comedy icon Omid Djalili. Known for his decades of stand up, TV and film appearances we hear about his work in blockbuste...
Ep #33 - Dane Swan - Tatts and Rat Packs
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Brownlow Medalist, premiership player and 3-time Collingwood Best and Fairest, Dane Swan! Above and beyond a legendary footy career, ...
Ep #32 - Mick Molloy - CrackerJack and Milking Camels
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Malloy is a veteran of Australian radio, TV and film and joins us in the studio. He teaches us how to get paid to call in sick and tries to conve...
Ep #31 - Santo Cilauro - The Castle and Semi Nudes
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Santo is a comedian, actor, writer and producer who has brought us iconic Aussie TV and movies such as The Castle, The Dish, Thank God You're Here and...
Ep #30 - My Cousin Vlad - Sour Milk and Shredded Immaculagent
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only real estate, comedian, "wrapper" and one of our favourite cousins. My Cousin Vlad joins us with in the studio with his infamous sunni...
Ep #29 - Tony Doherty - Doherty’s Gym and Schwarzenegger
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A pioneer of the Australian fitness industry, Tony Doherty has brought us the Arnold Sports Festival Australia, the IFBB Pro League bodybuilding feder...
Ep #28 - Sam Newman - Lambo’s and Pamela Anderson
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AFL great, television legend and a man who doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind; Sam Newman is in the studio. He tells us his opinions about the curre...
Ep #27 - Johnny Kapiris - Fruit n Veg and Swords n Eggs
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local fruit and veg legend, King of Kapiris Land and owner of St Bernards Fruit and Veg in Adelaide, we've got the infamous Johnny Kapiris in the stud...
BONUS Ep #26 - Food Week - Hulk Smash Food and Jacob’s Food Diaries
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode this week is a double food episode! We have on the world champion eater - Hulk Smash Food. One of the fastest eaters alive! We compete w...
Ep #25 - Soa Palelei - Punching Giants and Zombie Ninjas
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Soa is a former UFC heavyweight fighter, a mental health advocate, author, actor and shoe mogul. We chat about him punching other giant humans and ch...
Ep #24 - Peter Helliar - Strauchanie to Denzel
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing some biscotti at the dining table with us today is Peter Helliar. Stand up Comedian, Writer, Actor, Presenter and all round good bloke, we mak...
Ep #23 - Nick Giannopoulos - Wog Boys Forever
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos joins us to talk about trail blaizing ethnic comedy for stage, television and screen. We talk about all the wor...
Ep #22 - Anthony Callea - Salami and Prayer
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us in the studio is Anthony Callea! We chat about salami and definitely don’t make him sing the Prayer, we would never do that. soosh...
Ep #21 - Danny ”The Green Machine” Green
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most decorated Australian Boxers holding belts across 3 different weight classes; Danny Green joins us at the dining table. We learn all ab...
Ep #20 - Dom & Ella from MAFS - No Husbands, Only Fans
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Married at First Sight cast members and hosts of the Sit With Us podcast Domenica Carlaco and Ella May Ding join us at the dining table. We goss about...
Ep #19 - Julia Morris - Jizz Free Zones and Hecklers
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A certified household name, comedian, actor, presenter, author and now a Gold Logie nominee we have Julia Morris in the studio! From inappropriate he...
Ep #18 - Mark Mitchell - Con the Fruiterer
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mitchell is an icon of television and one of our inspirations in comedy. He's graced our screens for decades playing some of the most iconic char...
Ep #17 - George Calombaris - The Real Story and Greeks vs Italians
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome one of the most recognized chefs and one of our favourite Greeks; George Calombaris. From controversies and master chef to Greek Sicilians ...
Ep #16 - Andrew Bogut - Basketballs and Cabbage Rolls
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's first number 1 draft pick in the NBA - Andrew Bogut is in the studio! We explore his Croatian upbringing, talk about how tall he is and le...
Ep #15 - Mick Gatto - Two Up Halls to Charity Balls
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Gatto joins us in studio and we talk about Underbelly lies, robbing people in dresses, getting locked up and some future projects. We were on our...
Ep#14 - Tina Arena - Not in chains and Singalongs
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie music icon, Aria hall of famer and Australia's favourite Sicilian/Aussie Diva; Tina Arena is here! We chat about her journey, get her to listen...
Ep#13 - Coolio - No Weed For Snoop, Singing With Stevie and Shaka-Zulu man!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast, the grandmaster of hip-hop, Coolio, has entered the studio! From cookbook ventures, intri...
Ep#12 - Canned Spaghetti
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the boys exchange their icks and love over the foods they grew up on, as well as to disappoint every wog mother by taste testing cann...
Ep#11 - George Kambosos Jnr - Chats & bashings with the champ!
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're in a boxing gym, but not just any boxing gym, the private gym of the WBA, IBF, WBO and The Ring lightweight champion of the world; George 'Feroc...
Ep#10 - We won an AACTA award
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We went to Sydney, won this award and met a whole bunch of people. Listen to us brag about it, talk shit about everyone we met and work out the value ...
Ep#9 - Sam Greco: Kickboxing and Scooby Doo
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Greco is a former heavyweight champion in kickboxing, karate and MMA. He's joins us in the studio to tell us stories of his wog upbringing, profes...
Ep#8 - Ibby Akbar: Big noses and Tombstones
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ibby is a funny bastard who blew up on social media and is set to kick off his debut comedy tour. He joins us to chat about his rise, his nose and who...
Ep#7 - Andy Lee: Getting Lost and Name Drops
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TV host, radio and podcast legend, writer of TV and children's books AND the 'Andy' half of Hamish and Andy. We chat about peep shows with Ed Sheeran,...
Ep #6 - Archie Thompson: Goal Records & The Snip
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie Socceroo and Melbourne Victory legend Archie Thompson joins the Saucy Meatballs Podcast and tells us all about losing his manhood, kicking the ...
Ep #5 - Christian Petracca: Fruiterer to Norm Smith
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melbourne Football Club premiership player, former barista, baker, fruiterer oh and he's won a Norm Smith medal: Christian Petracca is a good Italian ...
Ep #4 - Scott Morrison: The Ethnic Dads Interview the Prime Minister
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison is in the presence of the Ethnic Dads, and they've got some questions. sooshimango.com Produced ...
Ep #3 - UFC Champ Alexander Volkanovski
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The undisputed, undefeated UFC Featherweight champion; Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski! Our favourite Greek/Macedonian/Aussie fighter comes to us st...
Ep #2 - Tommy Little: Failure to Buck Hunter
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, TV & radio host, writer, presenter…you’re probably sick of him already, but we got him on anyway. Our good friend Tommy Little joins...
Ep #1 - From Rags to Meatballs
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our very first podcast. It’s pretty shit, you probably won’t like it. What do you want from us? 1. Welcome to the Saucy Meatballs Podcast 2. The...