Sooshi Mango Podcast

In the last few years Nathan Stafford has become a viral sensation on social media for his time lapse videos when it comes to mowing people's lawns and cleaning their gardens. Nathan is at a point these days where he is able to do these things for free, helping people in desperate need, and give back to the community, mainly across NSW. Through his social media he has impacted so many people with...

It's set to be all out attack at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on January 16 when Michael Zerafa faces off against the Nikita Tszyu. Zerafa has a storied history & rivalry with the Tszyu boys with this grudge match up set to ignite a few more embers under the burning flame. While the focus is on this particular match up and rivalry, we also discuss the art of boxing, the nickname "Pretty B...

As we close out 2025 we unpack how humans have literally grown over time from the shortness of the Roman Empire, through to how we look today.  Is gifting someone a bunch of flowers a worthy gift, or does cash trump everything?  Plus, the goals we want to achieve in 2026 along with all the incredible things that we will be doing in the New Year.  Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/...

In the lead up to Christmas we discuss same of the age old traditions that come with being Italian. Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, what's the plan of attack when it comes to balancing families across the country, how do you pace yourself to get as much food and drink in? Plus, we blind rank the gifts that we either have to give or receive from the Nonni! Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://l...

Have we got an issue dressing up as the Italian mums? An Italian man has been accused of dressing up as his mother who's passed away to collect her pension for the last 3 years. Dua Lipa has created a stir online with some of the recipe's she's been tucking into. We decide to bite off more than we can chew by trying them all. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you...

A debate that's been around for over half a century has entered the Sooshi Mango podcast chat this week.  Does pineapple belong on a pizza? How did pineapple even end up on a pizza? Is it ever acceptable to put pineapple on pizza? We ask all the hard questions and find out how it originated!  Plus, we attempt to bust a myth that's become a social media storm in recent weeks. The biscuit tins all o...

One of Australia's greatest cricketers Adam Gilchrist has made every post a winner since he retired from national duties in 2007. After starring at the elite level for 14 years with the bat, and the gloves. Gilly has moved into the media, commentating the game he loves. Away from the sport, he is very passionate about tequila, and after years of dreaming about it, with a close friend of his, they'...

Nurse Renee became a TikTok hit taking the piss out of her mother, and filming her Yiayia. During COVID she changed careers from being a nurse in the ICU to being a carer for her father, and then developing her own range of skincare products. All of this has evolved while keeping the core essence of her Yiayia and her family at the front and centre of her products. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... h...

In 2025, Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is celebrating 40 years of Working Class Man. The song that announced him to the world as a solo artist after a successful run with Cold Chisel. Barnes talks about coming to Australia from Scotland, the early days of forming Cold Chisel and playing in pubs. The chance meetings that followed when he decided to go solo, and the biggest influences across h...

Cosentino the Magician joins us this week on the Sooshi Mango podcast. Taking us through his journey of discovering magic as a 12 year old boy, his rise to fame through Australia's Got Talent and now one of the most recognised magicians across the globe. Cosentino brings his own slice of magic to the podcast studio leaving us completely stunned. 

On this edition of the Sooshi Mango podcast, we take a look at which Super Cars sit on top of the podium. From Ferrari all the way through to Maserati, and everything in between. Our producer "Pans" has come across a book with ancient Italian myths, how many of them still stand true today?  And, of all the old-school Italian lollies, which ones are the best and which are the worst? Sooshi Mango ce...

Back by popular demand, My Cousin Vlad joins the Sooshi Mango Podcast. This week we're chatting about all things that were quintessential 90's. From Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls all the way through to the restaurants that no longer exist. The final era before the internet and social media, when BMX bikes were all the rage.  Vlad tells us what he has cooking up in the next few months that's...

In this weeks episode of the Sooshi Mango podcast we go behind the persona of Big Vincenz.  From starting out selling clothes at YD, through to creating a character we all now know and love. Big Vincenz has gone from strength to strength in celebrating all that's good and fun about our culture.  We ask Vincenz to rate the #1 choc-anthem in his mind. We'd love to know what yours is. Let us know.  S...

After a short break that became longer than short, we are back! And with a brand new partnership in a brand new studio, powered by Cavalo Prestige. In our re-launch episode Joe, Carlos and Andrew discuss what they've been up to in the last few months, how we've end up partnering with Cavalo Prestige, the release of a cookbook and a chance run-in with Snoop Dogg. Sooshi Mango celebrates everything...

Carlos, Joe and Andrew are going into a hiatus but will be returning within a few weeks as we move to upgrade the podcast. Sooshi Mango celebrates everything about our ethnic culture, have comedy segments, prank calls, hilarious stories from our listeners, and talk a lot of shit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we look back and reminisce about the most memorable moments from this season's podcast! From a visit by "The Wog Boy" himself, Nick Giannopoulos, to Carlo meeting his firstborn child — we even brought back our long-lost fourth member, Kambo! See us live on our 'Home Made Encore Tour'! Grab your tickets at sooshimango.com CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri , Carlo Salanitri , Andrew Manfre Pro...

We catch up with our good mate, Dubai Virgin Radio star Kris Fade, and his brother Matty from "Gogglebox". We delve into what it was like growing up Lebanese in Australia and, in turn, trying to make it as an ethnic person in the Australian media. Kris shares how his life has changed since moving to Dubai—from interviewing the likes of Tom Cruise, The Rock and Ryan Reynolds, to meeting the late Po...

You’ve slid into our DMs @sooshimangopodcast , so it’s time for another saucy round of "Ask Us Anything!" We talk about which nationalities we’d want to be if we weren’t Italian, reveal our intimate manscaping routines (yes, someone really asked that), and dive into the juicy stuff—like whether we've got beef with other comedians! See us live on our 'Home Made Encore Tour'! Grab your tickets at so...

We catch up with one of the most memorable characters from "The Wog Boy" movie – Domenic the Pharmacist, played by comedian, John Barresi. Find out what his character would be up to now and reminisce about John's time behind the scenes, on set, and later during "The Wog Boy" stage show. Plus, what happens when live performances go wrong and the fascinating world of character comedy and acting! See...

Not everyone knows this but Sooshi Mango originally had four members. Every now and then we get asked, 'what happened to our fourth member?' So here's the story. The full OG band reunites and our mate Michael "Kambo" Kambouridis shares why he left, and what he's up to now! See us live on our 'Home Made Encore Tour'! Grab your tickets at sooshimango.com CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri , Carlo Salanitr...

Buona Pasqua! We celebrate Easter and quickly realise we might need to go back to church since we don’t know much about the religious event and its traditions — other than our favourite Easter eggs. We also watch Andrew squirm in his Catholic guilt as we debate what actually constitutes a sin (listen to be saved). Plus, we want to know: do you prefer the traditional hot cross bun or the chocolate...

We debate the old school pictures that you are most likely to find hanging in an ethnic household, the vintage style stuff —in other words, Nonna-esque type pictures. What would be Nonna's most iconic picture? Is it the painting of The Last Supper? The picture of fruit and vegetables? Or would it be the naked lady or the crying boy? Vote now @sooshimangopodcast Plus, we discuss genetically modifie...

We get a lot of people asking us random questions when we're out and about, so we decided to reach out to our listeners who follow us @sooshimangopodcast and ask them to send us any questions they want us to answer. Find out why we had a recent blow-up and what happened to the 4th Sooshi Mango member! See us live on our 'Home Made Encore Tour'! Grab your tickets at sooshimango.com CREDITS Hosts: J...

Joe and Andrew are devastated that Allen's have discontinued their teeth lollies. Carlo disagrees and lists the many lollies he believes are more worthy of saving. Also — our favourite Paddle Pop and energy drink flavours (how well do you know us!?), and we reflect on our time as Moomba monarchs, including Joe's close call with a toilet! See us live on our 'Home Made Encore Tour'! Grab your ticket...

If you’re a fan of quirky laughs, you need to hear Peter Kypri laugh—he has us in stitches every time! Peter talks about life in Cyprus, Cypriot culture, and the language. Carlo confronts him about his dig at Italian food, which leads us to question whether we have Greek ancestry (because of the length of our toes?). Plus, Peter recounts the time he was kidnapped at age 10! See us live on our 'Hom...