My North End: The Podcast

Lifelong North End resident Eva Scapicchio joins My North End: The Podcast to talk all about growing up Gen Z in the North End, her family ties to the neighborhood and their native Italy, her hopes and dreams for the future of the North End, and so much more. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@MyNorthEndThePodcast/ LISTEN ON: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-north-e...

North End lifer Paul Barker joins My North End: The Podcast on a very special occasion – the 15th anniversary of his neighborhood staple, Pauli’s.  He talks all about his upbringing working in the North End, being drawn to the family business, being a part of our community all his life, creating Pauli’s to fill a void he saw in the neighborhood, everything that makes Pauli’s so unique and beloved,...

Proud Italian-American and State Auditor, Diana DiZoglio, joins My North End: The Podcast to talk about how she got to where she is, what working in politics is like, her passion for singing, and to answer the question on everyone’s minds: where’s our audit?   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@MyNorthEndThePodcast/ LISTEN ON: ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-north-...

Joe Alessandro, who has always called the North End and the West End his home, joins My North End: The Podcast to talk about his storied life working first in local politics with larger-than-life figures like Tip O’Neill and then changing careers to produce entertainment acts with some of the biggest names in Hollywood.  There’s almost no one Joe hasn’t worked with and he shares his colorful stori...

Longtime resident and wonderful neighbor Cara Munnis joins My North End: The Podcast to talk all about how she got to the North End, meeting her husband here, and making the decision to raise their two children in the neighborhood – what makes it the perfect place to raise a family, all the amenities for young children, embracing the classic traditions and teaching their kids to do the same.  You...

A true North End legend, Richie Spagnuolo aka Richie Spags, joins the show to talk all about his life in the North End: coming here from Medford as a child (and then going back there to raise his own children, and then returning to the North End), discovering all the old hiding places, being an Italian-American in Boston, the contrasts of life back in the day to current times, his family, finding...

Mary DeGrandis, the Flying Angel in the Fisherman’s Feast in 1973, was possibly the first North Ender to get viral media attention when WGBH filmed a segment about her and her family leading up to and during the feast that year.  The episode re-ran on their channel regularly, and suddenly, our close-knit Boston enclave was getting national attention – with Mary, a preteen girl, at the center of it...

Mary DeGrandis, the Flying Angel in the Fisherman’s Feast in 1973, was possibly the first North Ender to get viral media attention when WGBH filmed a segment about her and her family leading up to and during the feast that year.  The episode re-ran on their channel regularly, and suddenly, our close-knit Boston enclave was getting national attention – with Mary, a preteen girl, at the center of it...

Joe Blazo Sr., aka Papa Joe and The Bocce King, joins My North End: The Podcast to talk all about growing up in the North End, serving our country in Vietnam, the many different jobs he’s held in our community, raising children in our neighborhood, his retirement running all the bocce tournaments, how he lost over 150 pounds, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

The North End’s #1 influencer, Simone Nocera aka C Money, joins My North End: The Podcast with his Uncle Franco to talk all about his ties to the North End beginning from childhood and lasting throughout his life, growing up in many different places, his passion for making people laugh, growing his following on social media with his funny videos, giving back, and so much more.  Uncle Franco is oft...

The North End’s #1 influencer, Simone Nocera aka C Money, joins My North End: The Podcast with his Uncle Franco to talk all about his ties to the North End beginning from childhood and lasting throughout his life, growing up in many different places, his passion for making people laugh, growing his following on social media with his funny videos, giving back, and so much more.  Uncle Franco is oft...

Garry Rizzuto aka Garry The Painter joins My North End: The Podcast to talk about his family’s ties to the North End, coming to the neighborhood as a young man and establishing himself, growing his family, maturing in his faith, and his most recent venture: taking over the upkeep of the North End’s legendary All Saints Way, and how transforming it from a simple neighborhood place of quiet devotion...

On the eve of the one of the North End’s premier events, the 53rdAnnual North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Christmas Parade, NEAA President Robert “Teddy” Tomasone graciously joins My North End: The Podcast to talk all about growing up in the North End during its Golden Age, how he got his nickname, his lifelong devotion to our neighborhood, his 60+ year involvement in the NEAA, how the Christm...

Joe Testa, the Singing Carpenter and host of the My North End YouTube show, joins the podcast to share stories from growing up in the North End in the 40s and 50s, and spending most of his life here. Like most North Enders, he has stories that could go on for days and to people outside the neighborhood, they’re so unbelievable that they sound like they must be made up - but if you’re born and rais...

Born and raised in the North End, lifelong resident and multi-time marathon runner Andretti Stanziani talks about his North End childhood in the 90s and early 2000s, what inspired him to start running marathons, his quest to complete all Major marathons worldwide, what he hopes to see from our neighborhood in the future, and more.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my...

Third-generation owner and proprietor of North End institution V. Cirace & Son Inc, Jeffrey Cirace, joins My North End: The Podcast to talk about his passion for his family’s Fine Wine & Spirits store, what it has meant to the North End, how they have adapted to the way shopping habits have changed over the years, running a small business in the North End, our unique community, and so much...

Saint Anthony's Feast is upon us! Saint Anthony's Club President Michael Bonetti and longtime member and trustee Jason Aluia join My North End: The Podcast to talk all about the history of Saint Anthony's Club and the feasts, how it has evolved over the years, the brotherhood of the club and its sister organization, Saint Lucy's, their favorite traditions, what Saint Anthony me...

The weekend of the Fisherman's Feast is here! Our guests, Vitianna, Ciara and Serina D'Amico, have the distinction of being the only set of three sisters to have been the Flying Angel as young girls. Born and raised in the North End, they share the background of their family's multigenerational ties to the Madonna Del Soccorso Society and what the proud traditions of the Fisherman&a...

Fifth-generation North Ender Alissa Passacantilli talks all things growing up in the North End, her family history, her hopes and dreams for the future of our neighborhood, and raising her own kids here. A special thank you to our sponsors:  Antico Forno: https://anticofornoboston.com/   Wildflower Salon & Studio: https://www.wildflowerhairstudio.com/ Golden Goose Market: https://www.goldengoo...

Legendary North End restauranteur Frank DePasquale talks all about how he got his start in the restaurant industry, where it has taken him, how it led to him making "my life the North End, and the North End my life," and what he's got planned next. A special thank you to our sponsors:  Heart & Sole: https://heartandsoleboston.com/ Wildflower Salon & Studio: https://www.wildf...

Lifelong North Ender Paul Dabene shares his story of growing up in the North End during its Golden Age, serving his country, achieving the American Dream, having a family, and coming full circle with his return to the neighborhood he’s always called home. A special thank you to our sponsors: Antico Forno: https://www.anticofornoboston.com/ I Am Books: https://iambooksboston.com/ Wildflower Salon &...

Serina D'Amico, born and raised in the North End, shares her story about growing up Gen Z in Boston's famous Italian-American enclave and some of its highlights - including the thrilling summer she got to be the Flying Angel at the Fisherman's Feast. A special thank you to our sponsors: Antico Forno: https://www.anticofornoboston.com/ I Am Books: https://iambooksboston.com/ Wildflow...

So what is My North End: The Podcast?  Much like the YouTube show, it is dedicated to telling the stories of the people of Boston's historic North End.  It is a way for these stories to be told in a longer format.  The podcast will include guests from all generations, as well as local business owners - everyone who makes the North End the best neighborhood in America.  New episodes will be av...

The North End's own Father Michael Della Penna OFM, the pastor of the historic Saint Leonard's Church, talks all about: growing up in the North End, how his childhood in our neighborhood shaped him as he answered God's call into the priesthood, and the various stops he made along the way serving communities all over the world before finally coming home to ours. A special thank you t...