Paisans Podcast

The Paisans talk common sense depreciation, arrested development theory, and how mentorship can be more successful with the right combination of wisdom and elegance. Special thanks: https://www.youtube.com/@South_Park_Fun_Zone Thank you for listening! ​https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast ​https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo ​https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 ​https://www.sarcstreet.com

When was the last time you remembered a show that you watched recently? For Dave, the answer is never. The boys talk brain fog, Hallmark Channel quality programming, and bad vibes from Days of Our Lives. Thank you for listening! https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast ​ https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo ​ https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 ​ https://www.sarcstreet.com

Thinking about having some tattoo work done? Dante shares insights from his recent experience in the parlor, and as his visits approach the double digits, he comes to realize the unlikely bond that he's formed with the artist behind the needle. Thank you for listening! ​https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast ​https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo ​https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 ​https:/...

The Paisans discuss a not-too-distant dystopian future where all vices are legalized at a premium, and androids offer user settings that range from demure to sleezy. Or was that just a memory implanted into your skull? Special thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@OneLinerArmory Thanks for listening!

Need some mid-season New York football therapy? You've come to the right place. Misery loves company, and another tumultuous Jets season has even the most loyal of fans questioning if the perpetual doldrums will ever give way to the silver glimmer of the Lombardi trophy. YouTube clips courtesy of: https://youtu.be/UneS2Uwc6xw?si=5DMsOaNXR1eyGELe https://youtu.be/ytyl_h7VLDA?si=bxItQvHqEzJCE2E1 Tha...

Is Terrence Howard simply channeling his inner Angelo Moore? Who is Angelo Moore you dare ask? Learn about the legend who most people have never heard of, his band Fishbone that shaped D and Sarc's young musical lives, and why being a genius may not be all it's cracked up to be. Thank you for listening!

The Ragazzo bros break down the 2024/25 Jets roster and schedule; the boys talk Daniel Jones, NFL stream whoring, and why the football gods don't want us to have nice things.

What do the Pareto Principle and AI-generated music have in common? This episode, of course. Music courtesy of the artificial artists known as "Swing Big Band", created by Aitubo and three (3) deranged minds with nothing better to do in their spare time. References for today's episode include: https://aitubo.ai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle Thanks for listening!

What starts as a conversation about competitive eating takes an unexpected turn as Dave and Sarc learn that Dante has been labeled "an aggressive typer". Join the boys for another good one.

Dante's romantic and historical venture to Rome, Tuscany, and Florence exceeds expectations; the boys switch gears and try to make sense of the recent Terrence Howard interview on Joe Rogan's infamous podcast. Special thanks to: • https://www.hotelilpellicano.com • https://www.youtube.com/@UniversityOfJRE • https://www.instagram.com/aliensimulation Thanks for listening!

Dave discovers the classic series that changed television 25 years ago and still holds up today. Spoiler Alert! References for today's episode include: • "The Sopranos Happy Wanderer" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZuguZ2mEJs from https://www.youtube.com/@madarc • "Paulie Went to Psychics" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgTwZnAXunU from https://www.youtube.com/@TonySopranoBoss • "Sopranos C...

A gout flare-up calls into question whether Dave's been treating the outcome instead of the source, and where a more holistic approach might be worth exploring. As Dante' prepares for his trip to Italy, the boys discuss harsh reality vs. expectations in the service industry. References for today's episode include: • https://jenniferragazzo.com • https://www.youtube.com/@Groovyslasher1981 • https:/...

D's trip to sunny California reunites him with an old friend, sending the Paisans back in time as they fondly recount their small-town days of "innocence". Brought to you by ⁠Marriott Bonvoy at Points.com⁠ . Click and save today! Thank you for listening.

A chat about Aaron Rodgers' odds of winning the Vice Presidency leads to a deeper discussion about sports analytics and the absence of accountability. Big D recounts a recent night with his son at a 'Ballyhoo!' concert, where they inhaled the best wings in PA just before having their faces rocked off. References for today's show include: • " The Dynasty: New England Patriots " directed by Matthew...

The boys engage in some pressure testing of Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot by asking it to paint a larger-than-life portrait of themselves. Big D shares an article about Google's newly-launched Gemini model, and the conundrum that "injecting it with diversity" has created for the company. References for today's show include: Te𝕏asLindsay™. " Google’s Gemini AI isn’t just bias, it’s broken... " X...

The boys dig deep into the roots of Southern Italian dialects that just might explain how capicola became fondly known as gabagool . Special thanks to Dan Nosowitz and his Atlas Obscura article, " How Capicola Became Gabagool: The Italian New Jersey Accent, Explained ", Nov 5, 2015.

D's newfound love of rat-chasing terriers on YouTube sparks a conversation about Paisans' best friend: the loyal, loving, and peculiar canine. YouTube video courtesy of the Norfolk & Suffolk Rat Pack .

As the Halloween season comes to an end, Sarc keeps the creepy vibes alive with two tales of the unexplained. Join us for Unsolved Mysteries: Suburban Middle-Class Family Edition.

When in Greece... never ask for towels. The Ragazzo brothers recap Dave's destination wedding adventure on the beautiful island of Santorini .

Catheters. Need we say more.

Dave recaps his bachelor party, and the friendly neighborhood crack addicts who helped make it a night to remember. Sarc recalls his celebration from two decades ago, complete with disappearing family members and a stolen bicycle.

When you're with the Paisans, you're with family...