Paisans Podcast

Enter the snake pit, where stories of the alleged affair between New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and ESPN "Insider" Dianna Russini just keep getting more and more bizarre. Tune in to what is most likely the tip of an iceberg that continues to materialize in ways yet untold by podcasters and Paisans alike. From burning cars to underhanded Jets-bashing, the Pats once again find themselves in the middle of something fishier than clam chowdah.Special thanks  @DailyDoseofYak   @MenaceGridironHQ   @312SportsChicago  • https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

With MDMA and other psychedelic therapy growing in both popularity and credibility, Dante discusses how his own assisted journeys have rewired his noggin for emotional healing and trauma dissolution after traditional therapies fell short. What's the why? It's a lie!Special thanks @TheThirdWave @hubermanlab @NuHacksOfLife @DrWillCole• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

The way out is through, or according to the “other” Dante, the way out is to first spiral down to the bottom. Learn why rising from the ashes is not only something a phoenix can do, and why it's better to face your dragons than to run screaming.​ https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast​ https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo​ https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88​ https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

The Paisans watch and react to powerful shorts from Alison Armstrong and StonebayNYC as they discuss the interaction of masculinity and femininity, and how decoding both genders' operating systems is the key to connection, chemistry, and self-identity.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.com Thanks for listening!

Dante's self-realization journey leads to an epiphany about leveraging life's lessons to pay it forward, while Dave and Sarc share their own challenges in the ambitious pursuit of "the Yoda state".• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.com Thanks for listening!

The wonderful thing about the assisted living facility caring for Dante's mother is that they are extremely relaxed towards collecting payment from their residents. Until they aren't. And you are thousands of miles away. And your bank just flagged you for fraud. Good times in the golden years.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.com Thanks for listening!

Is there a link between abundance and leisure? Scarcity and precision? Jeff Bezos and pissed off Venetians? Dante's return from another adventure in the motherland kicks off a discussion about overtourism in a land of plenty.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

When is it okay to decline a work meeting just because it's not worth your time? How does walking the dog in the middle of a work day promote productivity and creativity when you return to your desk? Is letting go something that anyone can do, even if they're not Queen Elsa of the North? Let's find out.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

The Ragazzo Bros return from a weekend of offending the clergy, and the boys revisit their discussion from episode 32 as the Stern contract stalemate proves to be nothing more than a self-inflating publicity stunt.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

As if his recent Instagram posts weren't enough to make you question your life choices, Dave has the nerve to recount his two weeks of unapologetic Italian paradise from one incredible dish to the next. Just don't mention eggplant to Dante.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• ​ https://www.sarcstreet.com Thanks for listening!

Dante and the boys deconstruct the rise and fall of The Howard Stern Show, from his trailblazing run on WXRK K-ROCK in the 80's, to today's SiriusXM contract stalemate.Priceless clip of Artie Lange impersonating Biggie Smalls made possible by none other than https://youtube.com/@thejizzinator?si=72ZPbIyQ0YlU9V95 Special thanks to Bruce Bawer's “What Happened to Howard Stern?” (https://brucebawer.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-howard-stern)​https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast​https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo​https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88​https://www.sarcstreet.comThanks for listening!

Two separate nights stranded in the City of Brotherly Love result in very different outcomes for the Paisans. One leaving Sarc vowing to never return by automobile, and the other leaving Dave and Dante astounded by their unlikely rescuers.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.com Thanks for listening!

The Paisans discuss the art of summer roadtrippin up and down the East Coast, while Sarc recaps the reggae-infused Point Break music festival down in VA Beach.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.com Thanks for listening!

Sarc endures a full-blown citational assault as the New York street ticketing hustle rears its ugly heads; the boys speculate which NGOs these tickets may be funding, and the exorbitant salaries that come with them.Special thanks to ​​⁠‪@bleon8832‬• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.com

As the bells chime for Pope Leo, a fellow Villanovan and his teammates prepare for another bout against the mighty Boston Celtics, causing a buzz here in the Big Apple likened to the New York Knicks of the 90's and their impact on the Paisans' love for the game.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.com

Spring is here and so is Major League Baseball. Here in the NY area, this season's crosstown rivalry centers on powerhouse hitter Juan Soto and his unprecedented contract with the Mets after parting ways with the Yankees. But will the upcoming NFL Draft land even bigger ratings than MLB's Opening Day?• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.com

Nick Coviello rejoins the crew for a bigger, longer, and slightly more uncut series of stories from the glory days of innocence and plausible deniability. From video store mayhem to possibly the first vlog in history, this is one from the ages and for the ages.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.comWith https://www.instagram.com/nick.coviello

Everyone has their crazy high school stories... but are your stories anything like THESE? Special guest and long-time friend Nick Coviello commandeers an off-road tour barreling straight down memory lane, stopping only for natural gas pipes, physics class showers, and a dream of telling it all on the big screen.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast • https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo • https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 • https://www.sarcstreet.comWith https://www.instagram.com/nick.coviello

Does the NFL run the risk of following in the NBA's troubled footsteps, despite Roger Goodell's pursuit of world domination? The boys mourn the ending of an era in American sports when officials let players play, defenses could defend, and free points were only something you got from a credit card promotion.Special thanks: https://www.youtube.com/@ClutchPoints and https://www.youtube.com/@MG121.• https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast• https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo• https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88• https://www.youtube.com/@sarcstreetrecords

You're stranded on an island and you can only take only streaming service with you... assuming there's high-speed internet, of course. Hop aboard for a tour of today's major streaming services from a Paisan's point of view. Who's got the top movies, who offers the best original content, and most importantly... can there be only ONE? Let's find out. ​ https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast ​ https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo ​ https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 ​ https://www.sarcstreet.com

As the California wildfires continue to burn this week, the boys discuss a perfect storm comprised of incompetent leadership, gross negligence, and a deference of accountability that draws an unnerving parallel to the Chernobyl disaster of 1986.Thoughts and prayers with the citizens of Los Angeles and everyone who has been impacted by this terrible tragedy... God Bless, and thank you for listening.https://www.instagram.com/paisanspodcast https://www.instagram.com/bigdragazzo https://www.instagram.com/d_gazzo88 https://www.sarcstreet.com

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_ZoneThank 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://www.sarcstreet.com

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 Thank you for listening!

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 Christopher and Danielle" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqnIdvBIAOU from https://www.youtube.com/@DreiSkins101 • "Olivia and Janice - Sopranoes - Do Not Resuscitate" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omNgeDME-cQ from https://www.youtube.com/@hronolog This video contains footage from The Sopranos (HBO). All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy at Points.com - https://marriott.pxf.io/ZQ5bq0. Click and save today! Thanks for listening!

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://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348333/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy at Points.com - https://marriott.pxf.io/ZQ5bq0. Click and save today! Thanks for listening!

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 Hamacheck • 118 North - Best wings in PA! • Ballyhoo! - Do yourself a favor and check them out. Brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy at Points.com. Click and save today! Thank you for listening!

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, 23 Feb. 2024 Robertson, Adi. “Google’s new AI project makes fake historical photos that are wildly inaccurate.” The Verge, 21 Feb. 2024 Dante absolutely rocks for sporting apparel from Sarc's Hyperion Shop on Redbubble. Brought to you by Marriott Bonvoy at Points.com. Click and save today! Thank you for listening.

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...