GrowingUpItalian

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...

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, who has quickly blown up in the scene due to his unique, soulful sound and an appearance on San Remo. The guys get into everything from his early life, to cultural differences, the best (and worst) parts about New York, and much more! Tune in! https://...

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 spreading happiness (and mozzarella), eating good and doing things the old school way. The guys speak on everything from growing up in the old New York, to being mama's boys and rank bakeries with our friend and special guest, Nicky Smalls. Tune in....

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 connected with millions of people on social media by turning everyday dating headaches and awkward social moments into hilarious and relatable videos. The guys get into everything from dating apps to mamma's boys to Sicilian history and much more. Tun...

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 Christmas conversation, as we get into all of the family chaos, the best holiday traditions, Mario gets sentimental, and Big Joe brings big gifts. Buon Natale! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Big Joe & Mario here: https:/...

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 who has become beloved on social media for his relatable humor, hot takes, and iced coffee expertise. Tune in to learn more about the real Rob, the truth about growing up on Staten Island, and what your coffee (and chicken) says about you. https://www...

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 from the road, back home and everywhere in between. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Tommy & Chad here: https://www.instagram.com/tommy.guarino https://www.instagram.com/theprosciuttopapi Sign up to our Patreon fo...

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 what it was like "Growing Up Italian" in the USA. Tune in as we catch up with Rose and be sure to check out her new deluxe album, "radio vega (after dark)"... Let's go! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Rose here: https://www....

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 Ponza to "upstate" NY and now taking his talents everywhere - Christian gives us some epic family lore, shares a step-by-step guide on his 8 hour marinara, and previews his new cookbook ("Parm to Table"). Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitali...

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 showcase their personalities on the mic with us @ Red Sauce Studio! After a few weeks of meticulous data analysis, it's been determined that these two prosciutto princesses were the winners. Tune in to find out who they are, what they won, and why the...

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 States by showcasing his love of food, family and Sicilian culture. The guys dive into the best and worst of Italian American foods, the process of becoming a dual citizen, and the highs and lows of Nicolas' journey here. Tune in! For the full video...

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 Avenue slice shop to now a globally recognized brand of OG Brooklyn pizza. The guys share some tricks of the trade, some of their craziest customer stories and the keys to running a successful family business. Tune in! For the full video episode of...