The Bocce Bros
Episodes
USA Upsets: Nico Talks Junior Worlds of Bocce
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exclusive interview with Nico Fox who joins us from France - Junior Worlds of Bocce. Team USA Beats Italy & France at the Under-18 World Bocce Champio...
Club Molisani Sessions: Carlo Melaragno Jr. & Sr.
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
episode is one for the history books! We welcome our youngest guest ever—Carlo Melaragno Jr., aka Bubba, aka the Mayor of Club Molisani. At just fiv...
Club Molisani Sessions: Luciano Desensi, Alessio DiFranco, Matt Lippa
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Club Molisani Session, we sit down with Alessio DiFranco, Luciano DeSensi, and Matt Lippa for an in-depth conversation about the club’s hist...
Club Molisani Sessions: Val Frabotta & Aldino DiFranco
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Bocce Bros. Podcast - Club Molisani Sessions Val Frabotta and Aldino DiFranco share their journey from Molise, Italy to East Cl...
Club Molisani Sessions: Andy Zimmerman & Alex Gara
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Club Molisani Sessions, where we bring you the voices and vibes straight from one of the most iconic bocce clubs around. In this episo...
Club Molisani Sessions: Sean New & Mike Pisano - Bocce Bros.
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean New & Mike Pisano of Koppel, PA sit down for a quick conversation about their bocce beginnings and more at the Mauro Frate doubles tournament at ...
Club Molisani Sessions: Robert Stuart - Bocce Bros.
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Club Molisani Sessions: Robert Stuart - Bocce Bros. by The Bocce Bros
Episode 43: Joe Palumbo & Dante DeLisio
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43: Joe Palumbo & Dante DeLisio by The Bocce Bros
Lone Star Open Bocce Tapes - Maurizio Perrelli (2023)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This interview took place in NOvember of 2023 at the Lone Star Open Bocce Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Maurizio Perrelli from Highwood, Illinois who ...
Episode 42: Pat Pezzin
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Pezzin is no stranger to the game of Bocce. In fact, it runs in his blood. Pat grew up watching his father not only play the game, but have great...
Episode 40: Lou Nocera
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lou Nocera is from Koppel, PA and is no stranger to the game of Bocce. He's been in and out of the game for 20 years and has several wins under his be...
Episode 39: 2024 is off and running!
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 here and it's off to a great start. The Bros get together to discuss a jam packed January, the growth of the game, the 2024 KURENTOVANJE Bocce To...
Episode 38: The Lone Star Bocce Open With Big E
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38: The Lone Star Bocce Open With Big E by The Bocce Bros
Episode 37: The Bocce Bros
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37: The Bocce Bros by The Bocce Bros
Episode 36: Carmstrong XI Preview
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36: Carmstrong XI Preview by The Bocce Bros
Episode 35: 32nd Annual JAC with Mike Cipullo & Dennis Strnad
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 32nd Annual JAC Bocce Tournament is this weekend 7/21-7/23. In honor of Michael Cipullo's brother, John Anthony Cipullo. Groups from all over com...
Episode 34: Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival is here and we have special guests, Mike Romoe, Justin Romeo, and Zach Harklerode on to discuss one o...
Episode 33: Rocco DeLisio
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 is here and we start it off with the one and only, Rocco DeLisio. We sat down with Rocco at the MVR located in Youngstown, Ohio. Rocco is hig...
Episode 29: Big E The Lone Star Bocce Open
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only, Big E, joins us on this episode to discuss the 1st Annual Lone Star Bocce Open located in Dallas, Texas. Big E started the Dallas Bo...
Episode 28: Dante DeLisio & Danny Catullo - LIVE
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 28 we have Dante DeLisio and Danny Catullo from Youngstown, Ohio. This was our first live podcast which can be viewed on our Youtube page. ...
Episode 27: The Bocce Bros.
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dante, Chris and Anthony meet to discuss the last month of BIG bocce tournaments, upcoming tournaments, BING BONG segment, our Italian heritage, and m...
Episode 26: Darren Landis and the Carmstrong 10
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carmel We remember Carmine Cassese this week as we head into the 10th Annual Carmstrong Tournament. Special guest, Darren Landis, joins us to talk a...
Episode 25: Matt Taylor
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During Episode 24 with Mike and Giuliano Romeo, we had special guest Matt Taylor call into the podcast. The conversation was so well we decided to ma...
Episode 24: Giuliano and Mike Romeo
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Giuliano and Mike Romeo are from Youngstown, Ohio and are members of the Mt. Carmel Society located in Lowellville, Ohio. On this episode we talk abou...
Episode 23: Lou Fatica
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1:52 -13:32 - Recap of previous tournament winners. The MATCH. Dante's volo shot, and more 13:32 and on we bring in special guest, Lou Fatica. Lou is...
Episode 22: Chris Federico
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On his episode Chris, Dante and Anthony start off singing la bamba and talking about last weeks Devil's Trucking Tournament at Jerry's house. Around t...
Episode 21: The Bocce Bros.
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Bocce Bros Podcast, Chris, Dante, Anthony, and Carmen hop on to discuss several topics including the ambassadors cup recap, NEO...
Episode 20: Dennis Strnad
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we have special guest Dennis Strnad. We recorded this in the Lovell’s parents basement because all 4 of us were in town for the Cric...
Episode 19: Guy De Santis
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode the bros briefly talk about the upcoming Crickets tournament, last weeks NEO 2 man, and more. At the 11:15 mark we bring in the one an...
Episode 18: Jimmy Pisano
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy P started his bocce career at an early age and is no stranger to winning tournaments. Starting when he was 15 years old, Jimmy understands the i...
Episode 17: Peter Rabito
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter is a bocce enthusiast and a previous VP of the USBF. We had the pleasure of speaking with him about all things bocce, the Olympics, the American...
Episode16: Mike Cipullo
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk to Mike Cipullo about his start in bocce, growing up in Little Italy, the Alta House, the best teams in the sport, the high st...
Episode 15: Wickliffe/ABC Recap, Carmstrong, & Special Guest, Paul Cugini
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bros are back with a recap of The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce and American Bocce Open with special guest Paul Cugini. We also discuss the upc...
Episode 14: The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce with Frank Gambatese and Paul DiCicco
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Gambatese and Paul DiCicco from The Wickliffe-Italian American Club join us to talk about the Super Bowl of Bocce..... The Cleveland Challenge C...
Episode 13: Charles Albertone Wickliffe I&A
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Albertone is the current President of the Wickliffe Italian American Club in Wickliffe, Ohio. We sit down to talk about the history of the clu...
Episode 12: Frank DiCillo & Russ Meraglio
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank DiCillo and Russ Meraglio live and play Bocce where many consider the ‘Bocce mecca of the America’…Northeast Ohio – we sit down with the...
Episode 11: Chef Carmine Catullo
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago Carmine decided to quit his job and go back to school to chase his true passion in becoming a Chef. He sits down with the Bros to dis...
Episode 10: Andy Zimmerman - American Bocce Company
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Zimmerman is head of the Developmental Committee for the American Bocce Company. With over 10 years of Bocce experience Andy has done much mor...
Episode 9: Dylan Paulsey
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9: Dylan Paulsey by The Bocce Bros
Episode 8:Extreme Bocce League
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have Frank and Jim from Extreme Bocce League join us to discuss how they started their movement in Canada, league play, tournaments, favorite mafi...
Episode 7: Bocce Bellas
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bocce Bros meet Bocce Bellas, Aria and Tara, on International Girls & Women in Sports Day to discuss their experience as an all female team in a ...
Episode 6: Maestros Bocce Club
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Bros link up with Nico and Jeff from Maestros Bocce Club to discuss all things bocce! We dive into their tournaments, league play, growing the gam...
Episode 5: No More Losing in 2021!
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The bros get together to discuss recent tournaments, our plans for 2021, the first Bocce Bro Tournament, upcoming podcast guests, and more! Please fol...
Episode 4: Rodney Rinks
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney Rinks is a celebrity hair and make up artist currently working with Mario Lopez & more on Access Hollywood. He’s also an Actor, Content Creat...
Julio Vincent Gambuto: Team Marco
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bocce Bros talk with the Writer and Director of Team Marco, Julio(Giulio) Vincent Gambuto. Julio grew up in a large Italian family on New York’...
Episode 2: Alex Gara from American Bocce Co.
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bocce Bros sit down with the Founder of @AmericanBocceCo and @Oddball_Sports, Alex Gara, to discuss turning his bocce ball vision into a reality. ...
Allow Us To Introduce..... Ourselves
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Dante, Anthony, and Carmen get together for the first episode of The Bocce Bros Podcast. We sit down to discuss who we are, why we are doing t...