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GrowingUpItalian
by GrowingUpItalian
For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture.Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world.We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world.Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners of the Italian world. Whether you're sipping espresso or stuck in traffic, you're officially invited to the table. Mangia, laugh, and stay connected, because being Italian is more than just a culture, it's a vibe.
Episodes
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Keeping It Old School with Big Joe Gambino
EPISODE 443. We're back in studio with one of our best pals, Big Joe! Joe is here (without Mario) to teach the boys how to become men of respect and keep it old school. We talk being your own person, keeping cash on you, handling disagreements, proper ettiquette in different situations and much...
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Tommy DeVito & Sean Stellato talk Football, East Coast Pride and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 442. We're at Red Sauce Studio celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro with some friends that are known for pushing the culture. Tommy DeVito and Sean "The Agent" are in the building talking shop and soaking in the San Gennaro vibes. We talk everything from their upbringing, to making it to...
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GUIdol 2 - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!
EPISODE 441. It's the 100th year celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro here in NYC's Little Italy and the boys are back on the hunt for Italian-America's next social media superstar! Coming to you LIVE from from the chaos at Mulberry & Grand... we carefully selected a group of very special paisans...
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Back 2 School with Mario Bosco
EPISODE 440. It's back-to-school time and we're back in Brooklyn for a podcast with Mario Bosco! Mario shares what he's been doing this summer, including what he brings to a barbecue, hilarious travel stories and the guys put his smarts to the test... Is Mario Bosco smarter than a 5th grader?…
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C-Money Loves Napoli, the North End and Growing Up Italian in Boston
EPISODE 439. We're coming to you LIVE from the street at the St. Anthony's Feast in the North End of Boston! Sabino is joined by C-Money, who is an OG Internet Italian, a native of this neighborhood and overall, just a good paisan. Simone shares some stories of what it was like growing up here,...
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Dominic Chianese Talks Old New York, Acting Career, The Sopranos and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 438. We're in the studio for a legendary podcast. Joined by legendary actor and singer, Dominic Chianese. Known best for his roles as Johnny Ola in "The Godfather II" and Junior Soprano in the hit TV show, "The Sopranos." We talk everything from his early life, including remembering WWII,...
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Keepin' it Real with Lardo
EPISODE 437. The boys are in the studio for a family pod! We are joined by a friend of ours, Anthony "Lardo" - who is a dessert specialist, a very early guest of the podcast and a longtime friend of the show. We talk neighborhood nicknames, acting your age and using social media as a grown man....
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sixPM Talks Hip-Hop in Italy, Napoli/New York Culture and Growing Up Italian American
EPISODE 436. The boys are back in the studio with sixPM to talk about his journey through the music industry and becoming one of the driving forces behind the sound of modern Italian music. Andy is a music producer whose story starts in Naples, takes him to Milan, and eventually brings him to…
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Brianna & Big Mama Return! Talking Food, Tastes Like Home and Growing Up Italian in New Jersey
EPISODE 435. Everyone's favorite Jersey mother/daughter duo is back on the couch for a new pod! Brianna and Big Mama are here to bring us up to speed about life, working with family at their new spot "Tastes Like Home" and much more. We talk Italian family drama, New Jersey Pride and trying to...
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Family Recap on World Cup 2026, Summer in NYC, Italian Feasts & More!
EPISODE 434. We're in the studio for a family only episode! The boys recap their summers so far, including World Cup meetings, Rocco's family getaway, Sabino getting "Lost in the Sauce" at a feast near you and more. We talk Italian feasts, traveling to Italy, accidentally running into David…
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FIlming at Feast Behind the Scenes of Lost in the Sauce | Sabino Pod
Sabino sits down with Rocco for a new pod to talk about our recent filming at some iconic Italian American feasts around our way. Some behind-the-scenes of the shoots, sharing some stories and talking about why these feasts mean so much more than just food and entertainment. Tune in! Make sure to...
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Frankie Drago Returns! Talking YouTube Filmmakers, Influencers, Bro Science & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 433. Frankie Drago is back! We're in the studio for a new episode and we're talking comedy, movies, summer on Fire Island, our parents' AI illiteracy and much more! Frankie is a young Italian-American comedian from Long Island who is now everyone's favorite New York Dad and Sleep…
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Giovanni Lanzo talks Luigi's Pizza, Old School Brooklyn & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 432. This week, we're back in the studio to host our dear friend, Giovanni Lanzo, who is the owner and face of the now world famous Luigi's Pizza. We talk everything from his early life to his family story, what it was like Growing Up Italian in Park Slope, Brooklyn & much more! Tune in…
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LIVE Food Tasting @ Complex Family Style Food Fest with LAAMS & Special Guests
EPISODE 431. We're coming to you LIVE from Complex's Family Style Food Fest here in NYC! We joined the LAAMily for one of the biggest food & culture festivals around, where culinary arts, streetwear, live music, and community all come together. We've got Sabino & Stevie Skytel hosting a live pod...
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Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco TAKEOVER & Host the Growing Up Italian Podcast!
EPISODE 430. We're back with a brand new episode and this week, Big Joe & Mario takeover while Sabino & Rocco sit in the hot seat. We've got BEEF on our hands at the studio as the guys battle for keeps, get out all of their gripes and try to conduct an "interview". Tune in for laughs, tears,...
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Carly Aquilino on Respectable Occupations, Dating & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 429. This week, we're joined by comedian, actress and Long Island sweet heart, Carly Aquilino! We talk about her not-so Italian upbringing, her early career, her crystal collection and much more! Carly shares some lore with drunk travel stories, moving into a NYC flophouse, stealing from...
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Summer Check-in with Sabino & Rocco
EPISODE 428. It's summer time in NYC, the World Cup (and Roberto Baggio) is in town, the Knicks are champions and the city is buzzing! The gang is in the studio to recap what's been happening in Italian America, what we've got going on as a unit, and what the next steps are for us contributing to...
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Jshock Talks Mukbangs, Health Journey, Dating & Growing Up on Long Island
EPISODE 427. It's Shock o'Clock!!! This week, we've got "Jshock" on the couch for a conversation you won't see anywhere else... We get to meet "Jerome", as he shares stories and all parts of his journey that led him to becoming everyone's favorite lunch breaker. Tune in for Uber tips, the best...
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Lil Pete Talks Dating, Peptides, Backrooms and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 426. Lil Pete is in the building!!! This week, we are joined by our good friend Pete, who is a comedian (and overall good guy) who grew up in NYC and has been taking social media by storm with his on-stage storytelling. Pete shares some of his craziest stories and we talk everything from...
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Anthony Laurino of Phil's Pizza talks Long Island Pizza, Bromate and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 425. We're back with a new podcast episode with Anthony Laurino, who is the owner and social media star behind the counter at Phil's Pizzeria in Syosset. The guys get into all things pizza, social media, good and bad customers, Long Island pizza wars and much more. Tune in!...
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Nonna Gracie Returns! Talking Family, Sunday Dinner and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 424. Nonna Gracie is back! We're in the studio joined by everyone's favorite Nonna and her grandson, Matt Gresia. The crew catches up on all of Nonna's journey since the last time we saw her. We get into her early life, her current life, her cookbook "Sunday Dinner with Nonna Gracie" and...
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Chris Scali talks Airport Security, Reality Shows, South Brooklyn & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 423. We're back in Brooklyn for a new podcast episode with our brother from the other side of the borough, Chris Scali. Chris is a south Brooklyn-born social media figure and former reality TV star who has been making his way on the internet with his sport betting expertise and classic...
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Sal Valentinetti & Rosemarie Sparacio Talk Little Italy, "Little Pal" and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 422. We're in Little Italy @ Red Sauce Studio for a special podcast episode. Joined by our buddy, the great, Sal the Voice and Rosemarie Sparacio, who is a young Italian-American filmmaker that directed his new music video for "Little Pal." The crew share their thoughts on music…
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Sooshi Mango Returns!!! Talking Love for NYC, World Tour & Growing Up Aussie Italian
EPISODE 421. We've got our favorite Aussies in the building! Sooshi Mango is back in the States for their world tour, making stops in every major city where you can find a paisan. Joe, Carlo and Andrew share their experiences with traveling, opening their new panino shop "Sangaweech" and we talk...
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Kitty Reynolds talks Accents, Nose Jobs and Growing Up Italian ON Long Island
EPISODE 420. This week, we've got Kitty Reynolds in the building for the first time ever! Kitty is an Irish/Italian stand up comedian who has made her name by going viral on the internet and sharing her perspective on stage from growing up as a "lightweight Italian" on Long Island. We talk...
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Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco Discuss the Many Misconceptions of Italian American Food
EPISODE 419. We're back with the gang! Big Joe and Mario are in the building and we're talking all things right and wrong with Italian food. The guys share their favorite restaurants, New York specialties, food shopping lists and much more... Tune in and hang til the end for some well-missed...
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Maddalena & Mauro Castano on Healthy Relationships, Good Food & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 418. This week is a sweet one! We're joined by one of the most recognizable couples in Italian-American TV: Maddalena & Mauro! Straight outta Carlo's Bakery and into your living room. We talk everything from how they met, how they keep their relationship working, behind-the-scenes of…
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Caroline DiFuccia Talks G & R Deli, Good Meatballs & Growing Up in the Bronx
EPISODE 417. This week we have Caroline DiFuccia, who is the owner of G & R Deli in the Bronx, the woman behind the "Italian Ice Cream Cone" and many more of your food cravings. Joined by Nicky Smalls of @snacktimetv_, the gang talks all things NY Italian food. Caroline shares her story of…
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Carmen Ciricillo Talks Cleveland's Little Italy, Construction Comedy & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 416. We're back for a new episode with the final boss of Italian Maxxing: Carmen Ciricillo. Carmen is a comedian and a true OG when it comes to sharing his experience in Growing Up Italian with the internet. The guys sit down to discuss everything, from his upbringing, growing up in...
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Sandy Blue Eyes Talks Stickball, Respect & the Rules of a Gentleman
EPISODE 415. Most times, a good talk with an OG will lead you in the right direction. This week, we have a very special guest in Sandy Blue Eyes. Sandy is a through-and-through New York Italian American who has worked around entertainment for decades and is best known for being the bodyguard and...
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Laura Vitale talks Recipes, Chicken Cutlets and Growing Up Napoletana
EPISODE 414. We're back in the podcast kitchen for a new episode! Joined by a true OG of Italian cooking content, Laura Vitale. We talk about her whole journey from early life, growing up in Italy and eventually settling in New Jersey -- where she's built a global audience by turning her love for...
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Mark Iacono Talks Lucali, the Old Brooklyn & Dinner with Jay Z
EPISODE 413. If you consider yourself a pizza lover, there's no shot you haven't heard of Lucali... Mark Iacono shares his story of growing up in Brooklyn, opening a pizza shop in his once-beloved childhood candy store, and how he went from just a guy who loved a good slice to a true pizza wizard...
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Kevin D & Noce Talk Rap Italiano, Immigrant Struggles and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 412. If you've seen our series, "Lost in the Sauce", you know that we went to Harlem and found some Italians. Kevin D & Noce are two young men who immigrated to the USA with with dreams of becoming rap stars. The guys talk about everything from the Hip-Hop scene in Italy, the struggles of...
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ITALIAN MAXXING with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco
EPISODE 411. We're back with the best. Big Joe & Mario Bosco are in the building and we're here to settle things... Where does Mario's loyalty lie? Did Big Joe's nonna actually say those things? Who can actually SPEAK the language? Who is REALLY Italian? And WHO is Tim Dillon? Tune in....
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Francesco De Carlo & Matteo Lane RETURN to Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 410. This week, we've got two of our favorite people returning to the show: Francesco De Carlo & Matteo Lane! The guys are all in town and we're here to talk all things Italian. Rocco & Sabino get some comedy tips, we discuss the Super Bowl halftime show (Lady Gaga was there), the Winter...
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Paulie Gee Talks Pizza Passion, Slice Shops & Getting Hit by an Aaron Judge Foul Ball!
EPISODE 409. We're back with a new episode! This time with NYC pizza legend, Paulie Gee. Paulie Giannone is a pizza connoisseur who turned his passion for pizza into a career with the now-widely-known, Paulie Gee's Slice Shop. The guys "talk shop" about everything PIZZA, old school New York, and...
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The Future of Red Sauce Studio & Why Little Italy is Important for the Culture
EPISODE 408. This week, we've got a Red Sauce famiglia episode, with Nicki Boi & Rosaria on the couch. We're coming to you live from the heart of Little Italy! The gang talks all things "Red Sauce", day-to-day life in Little Italy, worst Sunday dinner foods, the best wedding songs and more! Tune...
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Jakey Botch on All Things Italian, Joining the Union & Growing Up on Staten Island
EPISODE 407. Now that thing... is f*cking Italian!!! This week, we have our friend Jakey Botch on the show. This pod is everywhere from funny to thoughtful to straight-up motivational. The guys get into everything from from his upbringing, to social media trends (and cringe), the growth of AI…
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Tank Sinatra on the Age of the Internet, Meme Culture & Growing Up Irish
EPISODE 406. New episode with Tank Sinatra! Tank shares how he went from a regular New York kid to running some of the biggest social accounts in the world. The guys talk everything from male pattern baldness, to repost etiquette, to the reality of internet fame, and what it actually takes to…
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Dante Palminteri Talks Acting Career, Reading Books & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 405. This week, we got Dante Palminteri joining us for a new podcast episode in Brooklyn. Dante is an actor, a true example of an older soul in a younger body and a total embodiment of "Growing Up Italian". The guys talk growing up old school, the importance of reading books, and most...
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JOSHUA talks Rap Italiano, Immigrant Work Ethic & Growing Up Italian in San Marino
EPISODE 404. This week, we've got JOSHUA (A.K.A. @jeazyfromdahood) visiting us in NYC! Joshua is an Italian Hip-Hop artist hailing from San Marino, who has quickly blown up in the scene due to his unique, soulful sound and an appearance on San Remo. The guys get into everything from his early…
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Giovanni Paolo on Building a Mozzarella Empire, Joe Rogan & Growing Up Italian in the Bronx
EPISODE 403. We've got a brand new episode with our pal from the Bronx, Giovanni Paolo. Gio is a Bronx-born sandwich artist who is known worldwide for spreading happiness (and mozzarella), eating good and doing things the old school way. The guys speak on everything from growing up in the old New...
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Davi on Modern Dating, Old-School Romance & Growing Up Italian in Jersey City
EPISODE 402. This week, we're joined by our paisan Davide De Pierro (@davi87dp). Davi is an Italian-American attorney and author from Jersey who has connected with millions of people on social media by turning everyday dating headaches and awkward social moments into hilarious and relatable…
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GUI CHRISTMAS Podcast with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco
EPISODE 401. This week, the fam's here and we're bringing the holidays straight to you with a Christmas special you don't want to miss. Join in on our Christmas conversation, as we get into all of the family chaos, the best holiday traditions, Mario gets sentimental, and Big Joe brings big gifts....
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Rob Pepp talks Dunkin Donuts Loyalty, Chicken Cutlets and Staten Island
EPISODE 400. This week, we have the "other" King of Staten Island: Rob Peppaceno. Rob is a content creator, a paralegal by day, and a friend of ours who has become beloved on social media for his relatable humor, hot takes, and iced coffee expertise. Tune in to learn more about the real Rob, the...
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Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston
EPISODE 399. Tommy G & Prosciutto Papi are back! From food fights to the big screen, our favorite Boston salami slicers sit down to share some stories from the road, back home and everywhere in between. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Tommy & Chad here:...
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Rose Villain Returns to Talk New Music, San Remo & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 398. Rose Villain is back! One of our favorite Italian artists joins us in Gotham City to talk about her music, reaching new audiences, and what it was like "Growing Up Italian" in the USA. Tune in as we catch up with Rose and be sure to check out her new deluxe album, "radio vega (after...
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Christian Petroni Talks Parm to Table, Martha Stewart and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 397. Christian Petroni is back! It's been a long time coming, but we have our cooking cousin from the Bronx on the podcast this week. From Ponza to "upstate" NY and now taking his talents everywhere - Christian gives us some epic family lore, shares a step-by-step guide on his 8 hour...
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The Winners of GU-Idol: Johnna & Gianna
EPISODE 396. The first GU-Idol's are here. At this year's San Gennaro Feast, our team selected a group of very talented Italians and invited them to showcase their personalities on the mic with us @ Red Sauce Studio! After a few weeks of meticulous data analysis, it's been determined that these…
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Nicolas Scalia talks Horrible Italian American Food, Calia Farm and Visiting Sicily
EPISODE 395. This week, we have everyone's favorite Sicilian, Nicolas Calia. Nicolas is an Italian-American immigrant who has made his way here in the States by showcasing his love of food, family and Sicilian culture. The guys dive into the best and worst of Italian American foods, the process…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture.Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world.We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world.Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners of the Italian world. Whether you're sipping espresso or stuck in traffic, you're officially invited to the table. Mangia, laugh, and stay connected, because being Italian is more than just a culture, it's a vibe.
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