GrowingUpItalian

Episode 357. Sabino and Roco sit down with Marc Anthony (not that Marc Anthony) to talk about life in Canada, how he started comedy and his incredible content as Nonno Be sure to follow the brothers here https://www.instagram.com/notmarcanthony 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.growi...

Episode 356. Sabino and Rocco sit down Rich and Jack of Brothers Cucina to talk about life in Newark, New Jersey and how they're preserving Italian-American culture through social media. Be sure to follow the brothers here https://www.instagram.com/brothers.cucina Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, vis...

Episode 355. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Vito Shade to talk about Vito's music career, his freestyle skills, his Italian roots, how he started his career as a voice actor to many popular shows we still watch today and so much more. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow Shade here https://www.instagram.com/vitoshade Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.pat...

EPISODE 354. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Los Angeles Angels Pitcher, Samuel Aldegheri. Samuel talks about being the first ever Italian born pitcher to play in the MLB, what it was like growing up and playing baseball in Italy, and his road to the MLB. Tune in to learn about what kind of person Samuel is like on and off the field. We wish you all the best Samuel! Be sure to follow Samuel here ht...

EPISODE 353. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Jojo and Nicky Scarlotta to talk about their experience on The Circle, the Scarlotta family, how social media became a full time thing, give some inspiration and so much more. We always enjoy hanging out and catching up with the fellas so we hope you enjoy this episode. Be sure to follow Jojo here https://www.instagram.com/jojoscarlotta Follow Nicky here...

EPISODE 352. Sabino and Rocco sit down with one of their favorite actors, Salvatore Esposito. Salvatore talks about his passion for acting, his experience on Gomorrah as well as other TV Shows & Movies, his love for Napoli, New York and Louisiana and so much more. Be sure to follow Salvatore here https://www.instagram.com/salvatoreesposito Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO A...

EPISODE 351. Sabino and Rocco ring in the New Year with Washington DC's best personality on social media, Tony Polcari. The crew talk about Tony's upbringing in Boston, transition to DC, his life goals and aspirations, new mentality in 2025 and so much more. Be sure to follow Tony here https://www.instagram.com/_tonypindc Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://ww...

EPISODE 350. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Night Life legend and fashionista Fabrizio Brienza. They talk about Fabrizio's upbringing in Campobasso, what made him want to come to America, the night life scene, his passion for acting and how he uses social media. Be sure to follow Fabrizio here https://www.instagram.com/fabrizio.brienza Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS h...

EPISODE 349. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Joe Gambino for a very special Christmas episode. The crew exchange some gifts, play some Italian Christmas trivia and so much more. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Buon Natale! Be sure to follow Big Joe here https://www.instagram.com/bigjoegambino2 Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/g...

EPISODE 348. Sabino and Rocco sit down with social media couple, Mario and Gab to talk all about how they met, life in Avellino, moving to Canada and how/why they started creating content. Be sure to follow Mario and Gab here https://www.instagram.com/marioandgab Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, visi...

EPISODE 346. DrefGold talks growing up in Bologna, his new album and so much more with Sabino and Lopicc. ​⁠​⁠ #drefgold 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 For Dual Citizenship https://th...

EPISODE 347. After some convincing, Sabino and Rocco sit down with The Raging Italian and his son Michael to talk about why he's always RAGING, his upbringing in the Bronx, moving and living in Connecticut and so much more. Hope you all really get to know The Raging Italian after this one. Be sure to follow The Raging Italian here https://www.instagram.com/theragingitalian_ Sign up to our Patreon...

EPISODE 344. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Anthony and Jerlon to teach them some Italian and learn how the dynamic of the duo all began that led to their viral segment on social media. Tune in for a great time as always. 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...

EPISODE 345. One of the most highly requested episodes ever, Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Mama and Brianna. Get to know this amazing mother/daughter duo as they talk about their lives behind the scenes, all things food, their Italian American upbringing in New Jersey and prep for Thanksgiving. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy this episode. Sign up to our Pa...

EPISODE 343. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Joe and Corey B to check on Corey to see how he's acclimated to the Italian in his DNA. Episodes like these are always a classic as it's one where the guys all get together and just speak whatever is on their mind. So sit down, relax, and enjoy an episode with a couple of good fellas. Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here...

EPISODE 342. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Chicago Natives, Giana Carli and Nicky Smigs. Giana didn't show up empty handed and brought some amazing pastries (with the help of a guy named Anthony on line) that the crew try during the show. This was non-stop action as the 4 compare Chicago with New York, talk about their passion and pride for Italian culture. This one really felt like sitting down...

EPISODE 341. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Connecticut's very own, Milena and Alexa. The crew get together to talk about the finest things that Connecticut has to offer, the "Pizza Capital of America" debate, Real Estate and when the "perfect time to buy" actually is. Be sure to follow Milena here https://www.instagram.com/milena_ctrealtor Follow Alexa here https://www.instagram.com/alexa.sells_c...

EPISODE 340. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Tony Dabas, Italian by affiliation to talk about life growing up in Staten Italy, his passion for driving ice cream trucks and Kung Fu, a life changing moment that made him pursue comedy again and so much more. We call this one, the Tony D Takeover! Be sure to follow Tony here https://www.instagram.com/tonydcomedy Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com...

EPISODE 339. Sabino and Rocco sit down with the Burrata Babe to eat some Chinese Food together (no, we're not joking). The three talk about Denise's upbringing in Brooklyn, when it's actually Chinese Food season, the reason for the name 'Burrata Babe', weird food habits, and so much more. This is an episode that was a lot of fun from start to finish! Be sure to follow Denise here https://www.insta...

EPISODE 338. Sabino sits down with Ivana to talk about her upbringing in Boston's North End, some interesting Italian phrases from the North End and her career in comedy. Be sure to follow Ivana here https://www.instagram.com/bonetti_ivana Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://...

EPISODE 337. Sabino and Mario sit down with Tommy G and Prosciutto Papi from Boston to talk all about the culture in Boston, the popularity of the Deli Boys series, what's to come in the future and so much more! Be sure to follow Tommy here https://www.instagram.com/tommy.guarino Follow Prosciutto here https://www.instagram.com/theprosciuttopapi Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurci...

EPISODE 336. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Rita from Cucina Palermo to talk about her old school Sicilian upbringing, passion for cooking, and brand new cookbook! Rita show how her personality is so much more than just someone who loves to cook. Be sure to follow Rita here https://www.instagram.com/cucinapalermo_rita Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://...

EPISODE 335. Sabino and Rocco sit down with viral internet star, the Rizzler and Mario Bosco. On this episode, Rizzler learns some Italian, talks about some of his favorite Italian foods, hobbies, movies, things to do on his free time, and even goes head to head vs Mario in some fun games. This is an episode you surely do not want to miss. Be sure to follow The Rizzler here https://www.instagram.c...

EPISODE 335. Rocco sits down with Italian-Canadian Frank Moyo to talk about Frank's Calabrese upbringing in Toronto, his passion for Italian music and culture, and his incredible relationship with his Nonni. Be sure to follow Frank here https://instagram.com/frankmoyomusic Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sur...

EPISODE 334. Anthony Demonte sits down with Sabino and Rocco for another episode together to talk about everything he's been up to since the first episode together, the amazing DeFonte's family business, boxing, catch phrases and so much more! Be sure to follow Anthony here https://instagram.com/ademonte13 Follow Sabin o here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.c...