GrowingUpItalian

EPISODE 372. For this episode, we are joined by Italian-American comedians, Carlo Russo & Lou Greco, otherwise known as "The Uncle Louie Variety Show". The gang talks about upstate Italians, family-style comedy, remembering our relatives, and forgetting about haters on the internet. Catch the full episode now! For the full video episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be...

EPISODE 371. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined by Bronx-born actor, Louis Lombardi. Louie shares stories of his upbringing, about his first few gigs, and where it's led him to today. Tune in for a great conversation "Amongst Friends". For the full video episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Louis here: https://www.instagram.com/louislombardi...

EPISODE 370. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined by author, tour guide and Italian food expert, Sophie Minchilli. Sophie is a half-American, half-Italian writer born and raised in Rome, who is known for her storytelling and documentation of the "sweet life" in southern Italy. Tune in to learn Italian food facts, secrets of Rome and how to really live "La Dolce Vita". For the full video epis...

No school today! Come and join us for a Q&A For the video version of this episode https://youtube.com/live/Lm3JkyyZS2s Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this vi...

EPISODE 369. In this episode, Sabino & Rocco are joined in the studio by social media personality, William Gambino (A.K.A. The Godfather of Social Media). William shares stories of his roots, what it was like Growing Up Italian, and how he turned his love for Italian culture, fashion, and old school mob movies into a becoming the Don of TikTok.  For the full video episode of this podcast: https://...

Italian School Day 9. Class is back in session for Day 9 with everyone in the Cresciuto Italiano band to finally learn Italian!  For the audio version of this episode https://link.me/listentogui Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram...

EPISODE 368. Sabino & Rocco are in the studio with comedian, Yannis Pappas (ambassador of all-things Greek). The boys share stories of growing up in Brooklyn, similarities and differences with Greek culture and much much more!  For the video  version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Yannis here: https://www.instagram.com/yannispappas Sign up to our Patre...

EPISODE 367. Sabino & Rocco are back at the studio to meet Ilaria (AKA @urhotnonnaa) and the Lubrano family. The gang shares funny family stories, love for Italian food and explore the Italian-American family dynamic. For the audio version of this episode: https://link.me/listentogui Be sure to follow Ilaria here: https://www.instagram.com/urhotnonnaa/ Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra con...

EPISODE 366. Sabino & Rocco hit The Bronx's Little Italy to meet actor, Vincent Pastore, at Mike's Deli. The guys share some amazing food, their favorite films, Sopranos moments and the greatness of The Bronx. We're with Big P now. Tune in to watch Vincent take over the show! For the audio version of this episode https://link.me/listentogui Be sure to follow Vincent Pastore here: https://www.insta...

Italian School Day 8. Class is back in session for Day 8 with everyone in the Cresciuto Italiano band for the first time. Mario, Joe, Rocco, Sabino and Eva. This one will be one for the record books.   For the video version of this episode https://youtube.com/live/Nhuwa6bdKqg Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merc...

EPISODE 365. Sabino & Rocco welcome Francesco De Carlo to Brooklyn! A prolific stand-up comic from Rome who has been making waves for over a decade in the Italian comedy scene, and is now crushing the clubs here in NYC. The gang discusses their love for Rome, Italian-American stereotypes and are also joined by our beloved, Eva Calvani, for an impromptu chat - solo in Italiano!   For the audio vers...

EPISODE 364. Sabino & Rocco sit down with returning guest, the Burrata Babe. The crew talks OG bangers, high BMI's and keeping traditions alive. And of course... she brings treats! For the audio version of this episode https://link.me/listentogui Be sure to follow the Burrata Babe: https://www.instagram.com/the_burratababe Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://w...

Italian School Day 7. Class is back in session for Day 7 with Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino. Whenever Professor Eva isn't around, anything goes in class. For the audio version of this episode https://link.me/listentogui Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be s...

Italian School Day 6. Class is back in session for Day 6 with our professor Eva finally back from Italy. Watch as Rocco is joined by his classmates, Mario Bosco and Big Joe as Sabino is enjoying some time in Italy. As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!

Italian School Day 5. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco with substitute teachers Big Joe Gambino and Mario Bosco filling in for Eva who is away in Italy. 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 this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please...

Italian School Day 4. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco with special guest Vito Shade as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹 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 this vid...

Italian School Day 3. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹 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 this video, be sure to drop a Like, Co...

Italian School Day 2. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹 To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like,...

Italian School Day 1. As first generation Italian-Americans, we couldn't be more proud to have such a deep connection with Italy. Today, we start a completely brand new podcast where we ONLY speak Italian. This is an effort to not only improve our 'proper' Italian, but to also connect with those in Italy. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹 To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growi...

EPISODE 363. NEW STUDIO ALERT! Sabino and Rocco sit down for the first time in their new studio with the very young and talented Italian artist, Kid Yugi and Ciro Buccolieri. Special guest appearances by Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino For the video version of this episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-NZLlCUemE Be sure to follow Kid Yugi here https://www.instagram.com/kidyugiy3p Follow Ciro h...

EPISODE 362. Sabino and Rocco sit down for their last podcast in the OG studio that started it all with Mario Bosco and Tracey Carnazzo. Just like any episode with Mario, this one is all over the place. The crew talk about the fond memories in the room, Tracey shares some Comedy advice and they each compare themselves to deli meats, cheeses and side dishes (yes we're serious). For the video versio...

EPISODE 361. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Bianca from Brooklyn for the first time to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, 'Braciole' , studying abroad in Italy and life before and after social media. We really get to know Bianca this episode so we hope you enjoy it. Be sure to follow Bianca here https://www.instagram.com/biancafrombrooklyn Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO A...

Episode 360. Sabino and Rocco sit down for another podcast with good friend and comedian Matteo Lane. The crew get together and catch up on life, talk about Matteo's Comedy Special that comes out on Hulu in May and his cookbook that releases in April. Be sure to follow Matteo here https://www.instagram.com/matteolane Go get Matteo's cookbook here https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-pasta-sucks-m...

Episode 359. Sabino and Rocco sit down with comedian Dominic Leonelli aka Dom Cruise to talk about his upbringing in Ohio, struggle when moving to New York and the Comedy scene on Cruise ships. Be sure to follow Dom here https://www.instagram.com/dominicleonelli Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, visit...

Episode 358. Sabino and Rocco sit down with prank Queen Nina Minaj and her son Joey. The crew sit together and talk about Nina's upbringing, moving to America at a very young age, what it was like growing up in Astoria, her viral Z100 Phone Tap moment and so much more. Be sure to follow Nina here https://www.instagram.com/jspeck8266 Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here...