GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 317. Sabino and Rocco sit down with comedian Eric D'Alessandro to talk about his upbringing in Staten Island, his move to LA, Maria Mogi and his professional career in comedy. Be sure to follow Eric here https://www.instagram.com/ericdalessandro Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://...

EPISODE 316. Sabino and Rocco sit down with actor Gianni Paolo to talk all about his upbringing in Rhode Island, Italian background, life and career in the entertainment industry and so much more. Be sure to follow Gianni here https://www.instagram.com/giannivpaolo Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, vi...

EPISODE 315. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Juliah Molinari aka Jumo to talk about her emergence on social media, her Italian background, her pizza making + cooking skills, her family's pizzeria and central jersey. Be sure to follow Jumo here https://www.instagram.com/juliahmolinari Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop o...

EPISODE 314. Sabino and Rocco sit down with undefeated, professional boxer Giovanni Scuderi and good friend Anthony Guercio to talk about Sicilian culture, Italian superstitions and Giovanni's boxing career. Be sure to follow Giovanni here https://www.instagram.com/teamleonidas Be sure to follow Tony here https://www.instagram.com/tonyguerc Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Fol...

EPISODE 313. Sabino and Rocco reunite with their family, the D'Alessandro's aka Saucy TV. On this episode they talk about their Italian upbringing out in the island, how they started social media and so much more. Be sure to follow Marco here https://www.instagram.com/co_dells Be sure to follow Pier here https://www.instagram.com/pierodells Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Fol...

EPISODE 312. Sabino and Rocco welcome the dynamic duo, Patty and Patty. On this episode the Patty's talk about being born and raised in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, show off their amazing New York accent, share some of their experiences on TV and so much more. This pod was full of energy that you don't want to miss! Be sure to follow Patty and Patty here https://www.instagram.com/pattyandpattyny...

EPISODE 311. Happy Easter everyone! What better way to kick off the MLB season than with the all time MLB lefties saves leader, John Franco? John joins us for his now second appearance on the show to talk about his upbringing, career in the MLB, and we even talk about how he got absolutely SNUBBED on the Hall Of Fame Ballot. We are also joined by Carmine Gangone of the Italian American Baseball Fo...

EPISODE 310. Sal Off The Boat sits down with Sabino and Rocco and talks about his journey to America, explains how he's living out his dream, and talks about life in Long Island. Be sure to follow Sal here https://www.instagram.com/salofftheboat Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.grow...

EPISODE 309. Lisa Marie sits down with Sabino and Rocco and talks how she started doing comedy, life in Staten Italy, shares how she kept strong during the darkest days of her life and putting family always first. Not only is she hilarious but she is one of the most genuine, wholesome human beings you'll ever come across. Be sure to follow Lisa Marie here https://www.instagram.com/onefunnylisamari...

EPISODE 308. Vookum sits down with Sabino and Rocco and talks where his interest in buying and selling watches all began, the hustle mentality in the Diamond District and gives some watch recommends for every type of person out there. Be sure to follow Vookum here https://www.instagram.com/vookum Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/roclogue...

EPISODE 307. Leanna sits down with Sabino and Rocco and talks about her amazing relationship with her Nonna, life out in long island, what it's like being a deli girl and her fascination with Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Be sure to follow Leanna here https://www.instagram.com/laitalianprincess Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To...

EPISODE 306. Carlo and Sarah pay Sabino and Rocco a visit in Boston's North End. The couple share their fairy tale love story, Carlo talks about his upbringing in Calabria, Sarah talks about what her life was like before Carlo and how their stars aligned. This podcast was both wholesome and hilarious so we hope you enjoy it! Be sure to follow Carlo and Sarah here https://www.instagram.com/carloand...

EPISODE 305. Sabino and Rocco take a trip to Boston's North End and sit down with a successful, wholesome, humble and empowering duo, Nick Varano and Frank Depasquale. Nick and Frank share some fond memories of growing up in Boston's North End, how they became successful Italian-Americans, and share amazing knowledge that made them who they are today. A special thank you to Nick and Frank for maki...

EPISODE 304. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Leah Victoria to talk about growing up in How You Doin Beach, her passion for cooking and her rise to social media fame. Be sure to follow Leah here https://www.instagram.com/leahscucina Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitalian.co...

EPISODE 303. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Briella Tomassetti to talk about her Abruzzese upbringing, what it was like growing up in Long Island, and having off the boat Italian parents. Be sure to follow Briella here https://www.instagram.com/briellatomassetti Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit...

EPISODE 302. Sabino and Rocco sit down with the man who started Disco Fever, Sal Abbatiello. Sal talks about how his iconic career began, where his passion for disco and hip hop came from, important interactions that led to legendary moments, and growing up in the South Bronx. Be sure to follow Sal here https://www.instagram.com/feverrecords Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Fo...

EPISODE 301. Christina sits down with Sabino and Rocco to talk all about the similarities and differences between Growing Up Greek and Growing Up Italian. This podcast covers the basics on everything you need to know about Greek culture, cuisine and traditions. We hope you enjoy this Mediterranean crossover episode as much as we did. Be sure to follow Christina here https://www.instagram.com/chris...

EPISODE 300! Meals By Cug joins Sabino and Rocco for their 300th podcast episode. This podcast covers a little of everything and a lot of nothing. We want to thank you all for being a part of our journey and for making all of this possible. Here's to 300 more together! Be sure to follow Cug here https://instagram.com/meals_by_cug Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco h...

EPISODE 299. Lazza sits down with Sabino in Milan to talk about his passion for music, fashion and so much more. Be sure to follow Lazza here https://www.instagram.com/thelazzinho Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitalian.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed th...

EPISODE 298. No better way to end/start the year than with Anthony Rodia and his father. You're in for a treat with this one. This pod was full of laughter, New Year's Resolutions and so much more. It's our longest ever podcast up to date. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Be sure to follow Anthony Rodia here https://www.instagram.com/rodiacomedy You can go see Rodia here https://www.t...

EPISODE 297. There's no better way to spend the holidays than with Big Joe and Mario Bosco. This Christmas episode, the crew sit down together to give some gifts, share some laughs, share their thoughts on Italian Christmas Eve and Christmas Day foods, Christmas family traditions, stories, movies, and music. We hope you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas. Be sure to follow Big Joe her...

EPISODE 296. Joe, Carlo and Andrew come all the way from Australia to meet up with Sabino and Rocco in Brooklyn. The boys try some Australian foods for the first time with a reaction you don't want to miss, share many laughs, talk about how they came up with 'Sooshi Mango', life in Australia, their World Tour, their upbringing, the difference between Australia and America and so much more. Purchas...

EPISODE 295. Sabino and Rocco sit down for the first time in their new studio setup with Social Media Star Sam Alkhatib to talk about his Italian upbringing in Staten Island, rise to TikTok fame as well as A LOT of fun food discussions. Be sure to follow Sam here https://www.instagram.com/therealsamalkhatib Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.c...

EPISODE 294. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Napoli Legend, Rapper and TV Star Clementino. Clementino talks about his amazing career, how he started making music, life in Napoli and so much more. This episode also features Polo, a Napoli Hip Hop Legend and Sal Off The Boat. Be sure to follow Clementino here https://www.instagram.com/clementinoiena Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurc...

EPISODE 293. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Frank Pinello the pizza master and owner of Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Frank talks about his old school Italian upbringing, how he started making pizza, the art of pizza, his TV series on VICE and so much more. Be sure to follow Frank here https://www.instagram.com/bestpizza33 Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco...