GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 443. We're back in studio with one of our best pals, Big Joe! Joe is here (without Mario) to teach the boys how to become men of respect and keep it old school. We talk being your own person, keeping cash on you, handling disagreements, proper ettiquette in different situations and much more! We get personal on this one and of course share many more laughs so tune in! https://www.youtube.c...

EPISODE 442. We're at Red Sauce Studio celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro with some friends that are known for pushing the culture. Tommy DeVito and Sean "The Agent" are in the building talking shop and soaking in the San Gennaro vibes. We talk everything from their upbringing, to making it to the league and raising the hand full of pinched fingers on national TV. Tune in for some good talks, in...

EPISODE 441. It's the 100th year celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro here in NYC's Little Italy and the boys are back on the hunt for Italian-America's next social media superstar! Coming to you LIVE from from the chaos at Mulberry & Grand... we carefully selected a group of very special paisans and invited them to showcase their personalities on the mic! The best part is, it's up to our audience...

EPISODE 440. It's back-to-school time and we're back in Brooklyn for a podcast with Mario Bosco! Mario shares what he's been doing this summer, including what he brings to a barbecue, hilarious travel stories and the guys put his smarts to the test... Is Mario Bosco smarter than a 5th grader? Tune in to find out! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Mario here: https://www.i...

EPISODE 439. We're coming to you LIVE from the street at the St. Anthony's Feast in the North End of Boston! Sabino is joined by C-Money, who is an OG Internet Italian, a native of this neighborhood and overall, just a good paisan. Simone shares some stories of what it was like growing up here, where to find the good food and where to find the real Italians. Tune in for some Boston love, hear from...

EPISODE 438. We're in the studio for a legendary podcast. Joined by legendary actor and singer, Dominic Chianese. Known best for his roles as Johnny Ola in "The Godfather II" and Junior Soprano in the hit TV show, "The Sopranos." We talk everything from his early life, including remembering WWII, growing up in the Bronx, family dynamics, the journey through his acting career and much more. Tune in...

EPISODE 437. The boys are in the studio for a family pod! We are joined by a friend of ours, Anthony "Lardo" - who is a dessert specialist, a very early guest of the podcast and a longtime friend of the show. We talk neighborhood nicknames, acting your age and using social media as a grown man. Tune in for some laughs, feast talk and to find out which NYC neighborhood dishes out the best pasta in...

EPISODE 436. The boys are back in the studio with sixPM to talk about his journey through the music industry and becoming one of the driving forces behind the sound of modern Italian music. Andy is a music producer whose story starts in Naples, takes him to Milan, and eventually brings him to NYC, making his mark on the music scene at every stop along the way. He shares stories from his come up, t...

EPISODE 435. Everyone's favorite Jersey mother/daughter duo is back on the couch for a new pod! Brianna and Big Mama are here to bring us up to speed about life, working with family at their new spot "Tastes Like Home" and much more. We talk Italian family drama, New Jersey Pride and trying to keeping up with food trends. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Big Mam...

EPISODE 434. We're in the studio for a family only episode! The boys recap their summers so far, including World Cup meetings, Rocco's family getaway, Sabino getting "Lost in the Sauce" at a feast near you and more. We talk Italian feasts, traveling to Italy, accidentally running into David Beckham and recalled lettuce. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Sign up to our Patreon for...

Sabino sits down with Rocco for a new pod to talk about our recent filming at some iconic Italian American feasts around our way. Some behind-the-scenes of the shoots, sharing some stories and talking about why these feasts mean so much more than just food and entertainment. Tune in! Make sure to check out the Lost in The Sauce series on ‪@growingupitalian‬

EPISODE 433. Frankie Drago is back! We're in the studio for a new episode and we're talking comedy, movies, summer on Fire Island, our parents' AI illiteracy and much more! Frankie is a young Italian-American comedian from Long Island who is now everyone's favorite New York Dad and Sleep Paralysis Demon. Tune in for good stories, laughs and the reason why anyone should spend their time ON Long Isl...

EPISODE 432. This week, we're back in the studio to host our dear friend, Giovanni Lanzo, who is the owner and face of the now world famous Luigi's Pizza. We talk everything from his early life to his family story, what it was like Growing Up Italian in Park Slope, Brooklyn & much more! Tune in for pizza talk mixed in with a few valuable lessons and the best Sunday vibes. https://www.youtube.com/@...

EPISODE 431. We're coming to you LIVE from Complex's Family Style Food Fest here in NYC! We joined the LAAMily for one of the biggest food & culture festivals around, where culinary arts, streetwear, live music, and community all come together. We've got Sabino & Stevie Skytel hosting a live pod "family style" while serving up Italian delicacies to the crowd. Taste tests with special guests includ...

EPISODE 430. We're back with a brand new episode and this week, Big Joe & Mario takeover while Sabino & Rocco sit in the hot seat. We've got BEEF on our hands at the studio as the guys battle for keeps, get out all of their gripes and try to conduct an "interview". Tune in for laughs, tears, arguments and more laughs and let us know your thoughts in the comments as Joe & Mario show why they should...

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....