Bring Your Guard Down

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony have put together what they think are the greatest smashes from their 2025 podcasts.  It was a great year and we look forward to 2026 with new guests, on location podcasts and continued silliness with an Italian theme.  Enjoys yourself! Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony sit down with Rose Marie, the founder and creative force behind En Rose Events , an event-planning studio known for its stunning designs and custom invitations crafted under the iconic Busta Box brand. With nearly 15 years of experience, Rose Marie has built a reputation for bringing every couple’s vision to life—one handcrafted detail at a time. Her relationships r...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony sat down with Frank 'Dangelo.  A Canadian entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, actor, and television host. He is best known for founding D'Angelo Brands. He is also known for his work in the entertainment industry, first as a singer and song writer who has 18 studio albums, then as the host of The Being Frank Show , a weekly self-produced late night...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco tells the story of Bianca Neva or Snow White.   His version.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony sit down with Michael Ciccone fresh of his DNA report that insists he is the long lost relative of Madonna Ciccone.  Anyway, join us in an interesting conversation about home ownership and the evolution of the Italian community in Toronto.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony discuss Rocco's return to the homeland for a 5 week training mission.  What is sleep divorce anyway ?  How to deal with snorers on an airplane.    Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony sit down with Joey P. from California Sandwiches and Michael Sleeps—though that’s not actually his last name. Tune in to find out the story behind it. The conversation ranges from long-distance cycling to narcolepsy and more. Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail  ChatGPT said: A bidet is a bathroom fixture designed for personal hygiene, specifically for cleaning your genital and anal areas after using the toilet. Instead of relying only on toilet paper, a bidet uses a stream of water to wash you, which many people find to be more hygienic and comfortable. Rocco and Tony debate which is the proper way to use the bidet.  Standing facing the...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony reflect on the 20th anniversary of the legendary showdown between Parnjeep Singh and Rocco Rompamuro in Mumbai, India. They dive into the pre-fight preparation, intense training, and winning strategies that led Rocco to victory in this unforgettable bout.  Of Course, the discussion does not stop there.  Enjoys yourself.  Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony thought it would be fitting to bring back one of their first BringYourGuardDown podcast guest for another go around.   This time we look into what has been going on with the wedding industry in terms of videography among other topics.  Enjoys yourself.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony sit down with Mauro Lombardi, who immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1961. Within just a few short years, he went on to earn both his 'Italian" PhD and BA in neighborhood studies. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the journey of an early Italian immigrant and the determination it took to build a life in a new world. Support the show RIng...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony discuss many more Italian subjects from why Italian always want to pay cash, the nona guilt trip, astrology and the link to Italian desserts and more.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rocco and Tony sit down with Martin Ross to discuss the amazing journey of his grandfather Salvator Ucci and how he became Sam Ross.  From Abruzzi to the US then to Canada in the 1920s.  The legacy of his grandfather and what he had to endure as an early Italian immigrant.  An amazing story! Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony discuss many Italian subjects from why Italian Americans call Sugo, gravy, what is the evil eye and how to protect against it, Nutella and Italian Superstitions or as Rocco calls is Stupidstitions.     Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony discuss a number of current event issues.  Have fun! Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Long before Eataly and others, there was Nino D’Aversa Bakery. Established in 1969, they've been committed to delivering top-quality breads, pizzas, pastries, and more. In this special first on-location episode of the BringYourGuardDown podcast, Rocco and Tony sit down with Elio, the owner of the Thornhill location. Elio shares insights into the bakery's daily operations...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony discuss all things fitness, health and other oddities with Trainer Drew.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rocco and Tony catch up with Joey D from Buon Giorno Caffe and Panini, a local gem in Etobicoke. Joey shares the incredible journey of his family business, which began in the mid-1960s as an Italian grocery store and butcher shop started by his father. Together, they explore how the neighbourhood has changed over the decades—socially, culturally, and economically—...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony do a deep dive on the effects of the Italian Marijuana on the Italian population.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony touch on a variety of interesting subjects including Mexican Waffles, Hot Tubs and Italian Backyard Farms in the city. Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony sit down with the famous DBG.  Comedian and Mintest Guido & DJ on the Planet.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak with Michael Sarracini, one of the original members of the comedy group The Impalites . Alongside Vito Rezza, Michael helped bring to life the unforgettable character Rocco Rompamuro —a name that’s become synonymous with outrageous humor and cult classic sketches. Michael and Vito (Rocco Rompamuro) recounts some of the wildest behind-the-scenes moments fr...

Send us Fan Mail Rocco reads the Italian Version of the famous bed time story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Rocco and Tony take you back to the Italian Wedding Scene in Toronto during the 70's and 80's.   Support the show RIng The Bell 

Send us Fan Mail Tune in for the original interview that introduced the world to Rocco Rompamuro on the Punjabi Power Hour. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this 12-minute journey offers an inside look at the rise of the legendary boxer from Calabria. Support the show RIng The Bell