Paul and Matt Granelli

Kick The Can Podcast

Society EN ↓ 23 episodes

Everyone always encourages him to share his stories. So here it is! Paul Granelli shares tales and experiences growing up in the Bronx in the 60s and 70s, Catholic school shenanigans, and traveling the world with entertainers like Frank Sinatra.

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Paul and Matt Granelli

Episodes

Paulie Petz / Nicknames Revisited ft. Frankie Pagnotta - Ep.22 26.05.2026 41:58

Paul revisits the countless nicknames from the neighborhood with Frankie Pagnotta.

Sort of a Mixed Bag - Ep.21 05.05.2026 27:55

Paul talks about Liza Minnelli’s book and Barbara Sinatra.

Nicknames - Ep.20 30.03.2026 11:27

Everyone has a nickname.

17 Super Bowls ft. Larry Samele - Ep.19 07.02.2026 48:01

We are joined by Larry Samele to discuss some of the 17 Super Bowls that Paul attended in his life. 🏈

D'Jeet? ft. Frank Pagnotta - Ep.18 22.01.2026 1:04:14

Paul is once again joined by Frank Pagnotta to talk about their food habits in the Bronx.

Must Be Santa & The Sandwich Problem - Ep.17 06.01.2026 29:47

Happy New Year! Paul talks about Christmas traditions and a poorly made sandwich.

Liza Minnelli and Her Dog Lilly - Ep.16 03.12.2025 27:33

Paul tells a few stories from his time with Frank Sinatra.

Dinners with Old Friends - Ep.15 12.11.2025 35:45

Fresh off 2 reunion dinners, Paul talks about seeing guys from the neighborhood again.

Self-Checkout Machines & Being The Guy - Ep. 14 16.10.2025 43:51

Paul remembers a late friend, talks about old photos, and rants about self-checkout machines.

BONUS EPISODE - Ferrogosto 2025 19.09.2025 3:42

Paul visits Ferrogosto 2025 in the Bronx.

The Night of the Good Samaritans & The Buckwheat BBQ - Ep. 13 29.08.2025 24:12

Late night fights and BBQs with old friends. DONATE to Tunnels To Towers Foundation here: https://runsignup.com/Race/118632/Donate/YhxBm2Oll7shAakz

The 8th Grade Class Trip / Frank Sinatra Jr. vs Eliot - Ep.12 07.08.2025 30:48

Paul recalls the story of his 8th grade class trip to Washington DC and an altercation involving Frank Sinatra Jr.

BONUS EPISODE - Short Italy Trip Reflection + Birthday Wishes - Ep. 11 29.07.2025 10:59

Paul recaps the family trip to Italy and shouts out a few special birthdays.

Father’s Day & It Is Balloon! Pt. 2 - Ft. Steven Albano - Ep. 10 15.07.2025 48:02

Part 2 with Steven Albano! https://linktr.ee/kickthecanpodcast

Father’s Day & It Is Balloon! Pt. 1 - Ft. Steven Albano - Ep. 9.wav 27.06.2025 1:19:52

Paul is joined by his friend of 65 years, Steven Albano.

Sports of Belmont ft. Frank Pagnotta - Ep.8 13.06.2025 1:00:21

Paul is joined by his childhood friend Frank Pagnotta.

Uncle Junior & Chazz Palminteri - The Stars of Belmont - Ep.7 30.05.2025 35:08

Paul talks about meeting Dominic Chianese (Uncle Junior from The Sopranos) and growing up with Chazz Palminteri.

Biz Joins the Show ft. Larry Samele - Ep.6 16.05.2025 43:15

Paul is joined by his lifelong friend Larry.

“Muscatel! Muscatel!” & “No Customs for Frankie” - Ep. 5 01.05.2025 32:58

Paul talks about rigging the Feast games and his first trip to Italy with Sinatra.

Easter Sunday, Altar Boys, & Gugi - Ep.4 22.04.2025 39:14

Reminiscing about Catholic school shenanigans.

Hoffman Street Ball Busters - Ep.3 31.03.2025 33:06

Paul reminisces about the days growing up on Hoffman Street in the Bronx. Contact us with any questions or comments at kickthecanpod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/kickthecanpodcast

The Rat Pack Border Incident - Ep. 2 31.03.2025 38:30

Paul crossing the Canadian/US border with 40 bags of luggage belonging to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the crew. What could go wrong? Contact us with any questions or comments at kickthecanpod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/kickthecanpodcast

Bronx Beginnings - Ep. 1 31.03.2025 34:58

The first episode of the Kick The Can Podcast! Paul talks about his parents and upbringing in the Bronx. Email us any comments or questions at kickthecanpod@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/kickthecanpodcast