GrowingUpItalian

GrowingUpItalian

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For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture. Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world. We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world. Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners...

Author

GrowingUpItalian

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Society

Podcast website

growingupitalian.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

ARE YOU A MEDIGAN? 20.06.2021

EPISODE 167. The long awaited part 2 to our Medigan episode. We brought back our good friend Tony and after a lot of heat that he has taken from the first part of the Medigan episode, he came up with a list to determine if you truly are a Medigan or not. We hope you enjoy this video and please let us know how many you got right! To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingup...

Sofies World 13.06.2021

EPISODE 166. Sabino Links with Sofia Medina via Zoom to talk about her upbringing in Houston and her experiences on living in Italy! Follow Sofia on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/sofies.world/ To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us on twitch! https://twitch.tv/growingupitalian Be sure to check our our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gr...

Tommy Kuti 06.06.2021

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Anthony Falco The Pizza Czar 30.05.2021

EPISODE 164. Sabino Links with Neighbor/Friend Anthony Falco to talk about his new cookbook. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us on twitch! https://twitch.tv/growingupitalian Be sure to check our our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Graz...

NICKI BOI 23.05.2021

EPISODE 163. Sabino and Rocco sit down with the young and talented TikTok star NickiBoi aka "Nicki How Ya Doins". The crew talk about Nick's story in how his TikTok starter, how far it's come and what his goals are based on the recent success. You can find Nicki on TikTok here, https://www.tiktok.com/@nicki.boi To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us...

Guè Pequeno X GrowingUpItalian - With Italian Subtitles! 16.05.2021

EPISODE 162. Sabino Links with Gue Pequeno via Zoom to talk about his latest project Fast Life 4. Gue talks about some of his influences and music, Fast Life 4 going Gold in just 2 short weeks, NYC Rap and more Special Thanks to Mimma Russo for Translating & Christie Peruso for connecting us! Get Fast Life 4 Now https://open.spotify.com/album/1ay6WuRZa6LUTNN9A6JRk6?si=HIXUh604R6OLHLShdkZkrg&dl_bra...

Rafael Di Furia Not Your Average Globetrotter An Italian American Experience 09.05.2021

EPISODE 161. Sabino was a Guest on Rafaels Podcast for the full video visit https://youtu.be/2jPdBoKUwjs For More on @Rafael Di Furia 🔵Facebook: http://www. RafaelDiFuria.com/facebook​ 🔵Instagram: http://www. RafaelDiFuria.com/instagram​ 🔵Twitter: http://www. RafaelDiFuria.com/twitter​ 🔵Email: http://www. RafaelDiFuria.com/contact/​

SLOWLY GETTING BACK TO THE NORM 02.05.2021

EPISODE 160. Another day another recap episode. Always a pleasure for the trio getting together to film a podcast. As per usual, the trio cover some current events, what's happened since last recap, what's in store for the future and as always, a huge thank you to you all.

Dorotea Mercuri Talks Food With Growing Up Italian 26.04.2021

EPISODE 159. Dorotea Mercuri, Actress, Model and now Chef links with Sabino via zoom. The 2 talk about some of Dorotea favorite recipes and the difference between food in Italy, rest of Europe and America. For More from Dorotea follow her Instagram, go to https://instagram.com/doroteamercuri?igshid=16c26gkyrv9qn To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us...

WHATS THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD? 18.04.2021

EPISODE 158. After seeing some of the @Barstool Sports drafts, the Growing Up Italian team got excited to do a draft of the best Italian Foods. The crew put a list of 30 of the most Italian & Italian-American foods of which they then proceeded to have a serpentine draft. This has to be one of their favorite podcast episodes yet. Who do you think picked the best team? Let us know if you want to see...

Mauro Castano of Cake Boss of (Carlos Bakery) on Growing Up Italian 11.04.2021

EPISODE 157. ​Mauro Castano of Cake Boss links with Sabino Via zoom. They talk about Mauro's journey in Carlos Bake Shop. Mauro wasn't a baker by trade but paved his way. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us on twitch! https://twitch.tv/growingupitalian Be sure to check our our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian As always, if you...

Mondo Marcio Talks Living in NYC, New Album + More 04.04.2021

EPISODE 156. ​ @Mondo Marcio Links with Sabino Via Zoom to talk about his latest album. "My Beautiful Bloody Break Up". Mondo also tells Sabino about some of his experiences when he visited NYC. To listen to album visit https://orcd.co/mondomarcio-mbbb.ois To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us on twitch! https://twitch.tv/growingupitalian Be sure to...

FEDERICO CASTELLUCIO & ARMAND ASSANTE TALK SOPRANOS, GOTTI, & GROWING UP ITALIAN 28.03.2021

EPISODE 155. SABINO LINKS WITH FEDERICO CASTELLUCIO (FURIO GIUNTA of SOPRANOS) & ARMAND ASSANTE (JOHN GOTTI of THE HBO FILM). For more information on how to participate in Federicos art class & Armands acting class visit https://www.virtualcons.com To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/growingupitalian Be sure to chec...

WINE MADE EASY 21.03.2021

EPISODE 154. Gianluca Rottura was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, when it was really New York. His parents are both Italian immigrants; his father was literally "off the boat" from Calabria and mother is from Salerno. Almost every summer was spent in Italy, traveling all over, as well as spending time with family. He devoured all the possible documents he could get his hands on detail...

Gino Cafarelli 14.03.2021

EPISODE 153. Sabino and Michela are visited by Italian-American Actor/Filmmaker and now Author Gino Cafarelli. Gino tells some great stories about his childhood and his come up. To order Ginos children book visit- https://athenavisitsthemarina.com/ To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow us on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/growingupitalian Be sure to chec...

Little Valentine - Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti 07.03.2021

EPISODE 152. Sabino & Rocco invite America's Got Talent Finalist and Italian American Star Sal 'The Voice' Valentinetti to the GUI studio to discuss Sal's new Album "Little Valentine" for their second podcast together. Sal talks about the whole process from start to finish, how it came about, the obstacles in the way and how much this album has meant to him. You can truly feel the passion in Sal's...

FAMILY OVER EVERYTHING 28.02.2021

EPISODE 151. The trio gets back together to talk about their recent accomplishments & milestones all thanks to you all. They also talk about how the Sfera Ebbasta interview unfolded, starting up a Twitch Account and forming a nice community on the Clubhouse App. Also, never wear white if you're going to have sauce. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Follow...

SFERA EBBASTA X GROWING UP ITALIAN INTERVIEW 21.02.2021

Famoso out Now https://isl.lnk.to/famoso​ Sabino Links with Sfera Ebbasta via Zoom. This was a legendary episode as this was our first time talking to a major artist in italy. For everyone that's been paying attention we appreciate all your support. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingu...​ Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupit...​ As a...

LA GALAXY ANNOUNCER JOE TUTINO 14.02.2021

EPISODE 149. Rocco sits down with the voice of the LA GALAXY to talk about his experience behind the microphone, how long he's been in the industry, how to get into the industry, favorite broadcasting moments, and how the MLS is headed in the right direction. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Be sure to check our our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gr...

THE BELLO BROS 07.02.2021

EPISODE 148. Sabino meets with Italian TikTokers, the Bello Bros, to talk about how it all began, life and transition from Italy to Canada, and some of their goals with the page. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Be sure to check our our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comm...

GIOVANNI SCUDERI - THE STORY OF AN UNDERDOG Pt 2 31.01.2021

EPISODE 147. Professional & Undefeated Italian boxer, Giovanni Scuderi joins the crew for a second time around to discuss his experiences inside and outside of the ring, his work ethic, determination, and Sicilian pride to help guide him along his journey. Giovanni should be a name to keep an eye on as he looks to go 4-0 on February 20th. Follow Giovanni on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com...

Jimmy Big Muscles - Pittsburgh Italians 24.01.2021

EPISODE 146. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Italian-American, Jimmy aka 'Jimmy Big Muscles' from Pittsburg to discuss our new cooking series with his beloved Nonna Rita. Jimmy talks about the Italian community in Pittsburg, the behind the scenes in his Nonna's kitchen, and how his TikTok venture began. You can find Tony on Instagram @JimmyBigMuscles To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.panin...

The Wooden Spoon 17.01.2021

EPISODE 145. Things were a little different for this episode, Sabino takes a back seat and gets interviewed by the founder of the WoodenSpoonMedia, Nico Toliano to talk about what makes GrowingUpItalian so unique and so different. You can find Nico & The Wooden Spoon on Instagram @TheWoodenSpoonMedia To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Be sure to check our...

WHAT IS A MEDIGAN? 10.01.2021

EPISODE 144. Sabino & Rocco sit down with good friend Tony Guercio to talk about the term MEDIGAN. The 3 debate what they think the word means/is meant for, the actual definition, and how it is used today. This episode was a lot of fun to make and let us know what you thought of it! You can find Tony on Instagram @tonyguerc To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitali...

GUI Reacts 03.01.2021

EPISODE 143. Rocco sits down with Growing Up Italians TikTok Centerpiece, Rosaria to look at old posts and videos on GUI's Instagram, as well as some of the comments that followers wrote and react to them. Safe to say this episode did not disappoint. Part 1 of many more to come. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.paninishoppe.com/growingupitalian Be sure to check our our Instagram www.inst...

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