GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 429. This week, we're joined by comedian, actress and Long Island sweet heart, Carly Aquilino! We talk about her not-so Italian upbringing, her early career, her crystal collection and much more! Carly shares some lore  with drunk travel stories, moving into a NYC flophouse, stealing from Whole Foods so if you like that type of stuff tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be su...

EPISODE 428. It's summer time in NYC, the World Cup (and Roberto Baggio) is in town, the Knicks are champions and the city is buzzing! The gang is in the studio to recap what's been happening in Italian America, what we've got going on as a unit, and what the next steps are for us contributing to the Italian culture. Tune in if you like basketball, family vibes and Roberto Baggio. Let's go! https:...

EPISODE 427. It's Shock o'Clock!!! This week, we've got "Jshock" on the couch for a conversation you won't see anywhere else... We get to meet "Jerome", as he shares stories and all parts of his journey that led him to becoming everyone's favorite lunch breaker. Tune in for Uber tips, the best dinner date spots, Chinese food orders and much more! Let's get to muckin'... https://www.youtube.com/@gr...

EPISODE 426. Lil Pete is in the building!!! This week, we are joined by our good friend Pete, who is a comedian (and overall good guy) who grew up in NYC and has been taking social media by storm with his on-stage storytelling. Pete shares some of his craziest stories and we talk everything from dating, to crypto, toupees and much more. Tune in! (Probably not the best episode to watch with your no...

EPISODE 425. We're back with a new podcast episode with Anthony Laurino, who is the owner and social media star behind the counter at Phil's Pizzeria in Syosset. The guys get into all things pizza, social media, good and bad customers, Long Island pizza wars and much more. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Anthony here: https://www.instagram.com/philspizzasyosset...

EPISODE 424. Nonna Gracie is back! We're in the studio joined by everyone's favorite Nonna and her grandson, Matt Gresia. The crew catches up on all of Nonna's journey since the last time we saw her. We get into her early life, her current life, her cookbook "Sunday Dinner with Nonna Gracie" and much more! Tune in!!! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Nonna Gracie here: ht...

EPISODE 423. We're back in Brooklyn for a new podcast episode with our brother from the other side of the borough, Chris Scali. Chris is a south Brooklyn-born social media figure and former reality TV star who has been making his way on the internet with his sport betting expertise and classic accent. He shares some of his journey and the guys talk the NYC club scene of back in the day, their favo...

EPISODE 422. We're in Little Italy @ Red Sauce Studio for a special podcast episode. Joined by our buddy, the great, Sal the Voice and Rosemarie Sparacio, who is a young Italian-American filmmaker that directed his new music video for "Little Pal." The crew share their thoughts on music, nostalgia and the magical energy held everyday in NYC's Little Italy. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growing...

EPISODE 421. We've got our favorite Aussies in the building! Sooshi Mango is back in the States for their world tour, making stops in every major city where you can find a paisan. Joe, Carlo and Andrew share their experiences with traveling, opening their new panino shop "Sangaweech" and we talk Italy in or out of World Cup qualifications. Tune in for a great one! https://www.youtube.com/@growingu...

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 name by going viral on the internet and sharing her perspective on stage from growing up as a "lightweight Italian" on Long Island. We talk everything from her early life to the comedy scene, cold cut carcinogens, gravy discrimination and much more....

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 share their favorite restaurants, New York specialties, food shopping lists and much more... Tune in and hang til the end for some well-missed Cresciuto Italiano energy! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Joe & Mario here: ht...

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 Carlo's Bakery and into your living room. We talk everything from how they met, how they keep their relationship working, behind-the-scenes of "Cake Boss" and much more. Tune in for a great one! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to fo...

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 more of your food cravings. Joined by Nicky Smalls of @snacktimetv_, the gang talks all things NY Italian food. Caroline shares her story of growing up in the Bronx, how to make a good meatball & much more. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingup...

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 to sharing his experience in Growing Up Italian with the internet. The guys sit down to discuss everything, from his upbringing, growing up in Cleveland, doing comedy since the 80's, to now running a successful comedy-based business and taking the "Ho...

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. Sandy is a through-and-through New York Italian American who has worked around entertainment for decades and is best known for being the bodyguard and close friend of Chazz Palminteri. Tune in for an amazing episode filled with knowledge, as he shares hi...

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 whole journey from early life, growing up in Italy and eventually settling in New Jersey -- where she's built a global audience by turning her love for cooking and traditional family dishes into one of the most expansive libraries of Italian food recipes...

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 Brooklyn, opening a pizza shop in his once-beloved childhood candy store, and how he went from just a guy who loved a good slice to a true pizza wizard behind the counter. Tune in if you love pizza, the old NYC, or are dying to know the secret to getting...

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 who immigrated to the USA with with dreams of becoming rap stars. The guys talk about everything from the Hip-Hop scene in Italy, the struggles of adjusting to American customs, the worst Italian foods and more! Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@gro...

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? Did Big Joe's nonna actually say those things? Who can actually SPEAK the language? Who is REALLY Italian? And WHO is Tim Dillon? Tune in. https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Joe & Mario here: https://www.instagram.com/bigjoegam...

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're here to talk all things Italian. Rocco & Sabino get some comedy tips, we discuss the Super Bowl halftime show (Lady Gaga was there), the Winter Olympics & much more… Tune in and go see our paisans at one of their comedy shows! https://www.youtube....

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 for pizza into a career with the now-widely-known, Paulie Gee's Slice Shop. The guys "talk shop" about everything PIZZA, old school New York, and why it's important to follow your dreams. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to...

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 Little Italy! The gang talks all things "Red Sauce", day-to-day life in Little Italy, worst Sunday dinner foods, the best wedding songs and more! Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Nicki & Rosaria here: https://www.insta...

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 thoughtful to straight-up motivational. The guys get into everything from from his upbringing, to social media trends (and cringe), the growth of AI, and where they think the world is headed in these crazy times. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingu...

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 world. The guys talk everything from male pattern baldness, to repost etiquette, to the reality of internet fame, and what it actually takes to stay relevant online. Tune in for a great one! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow...

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 in a younger body and a total embodiment of "Growing Up Italian". The guys talk growing up old school, the importance of reading books, and most importantly, making TikTok's Chazz. Tune in for a great one! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be...