Episodes
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USA Upsets: Nico Talks Junior Worlds of Bocce
Exclusive interview with Nico Fox who joins us from France - Junior Worlds of Bocce. Team USA Beats Italy & France at the Under-18 World Bocce Championships during day 1 of group play. Team USA (Nico Fox & Ava Della Croce) making a statement defeating powerhouse Italy in the co-ed doubles opening...
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Club Molisani Sessions: Carlo Melaragno Jr. & Sr.
episode is one for the history books! We welcome our youngest guest ever—Carlo Melaragno Jr., aka Bubba, aka the Mayor of Club Molisani. At just five years old, Carlo Jr. steals the show with his big personality, proving that bocce (and great storytelling) runs deep in the family. Of course, his...
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Club Molisani Sessions: Luciano Desensi, Alessio DiFranco, Matt Lippa
In this Club Molisani Session, we sit down with Alessio DiFranco, Luciano DeSensi, and Matt Lippa for an in-depth conversation about the club’s history, growth, and bocce legacy. Alessio takes us back to the early days of Club Molisani. Luciano dives into the club’s improvements over the years…
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Club Molisani Sessions: Val Frabotta & Aldino DiFranco
In this episode of The Bocce Bros. Podcast - Club Molisani Sessions Val Frabotta and Aldino DiFranco share their journey from Molise, Italy to East Cleveland at age 20. They take us back to the early days of Club Molisani, revealing how it all began and sharing some unforgettable and entertaining...
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Club Molisani Sessions: Andy Zimmerman & Alex Gara
Welcome to the Club Molisani Sessions, where we bring you the voices and vibes straight from one of the most iconic bocce clubs around. In this episode, we sit down with our friends Andy Zimmerman and Alex Gara from the American Bocce Company in Chicago. They’ve got some big news to…
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Club Molisani Sessions: Sean New & Mike Pisano - Bocce Bros.
Sean New & Mike Pisano of Koppel, PA sit down for a quick conversation about their bocce beginnings and more at the Mauro Frate doubles tournament at Club Molisani
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Club Molisani Sessions： Robert Stuart - Bocce Bros.
Club Molisani Sessions： Robert Stuart - Bocce Bros. by The Bocce Bros
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Episode 43: Joe Palumbo & Dante DeLisio
Episode 43: Joe Palumbo & Dante DeLisio by The Bocce Bros
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Lone Star Open Bocce Tapes - Maurizio Perrelli (2023)
This interview took place in NOvember of 2023 at the Lone Star Open Bocce Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Maurizio Perrelli from Highwood, Illinois who is coming off back to back wins at the Fall Classic at Club Molisani Charities. We talked about his bocce upbrinding as well as his recent trip to...
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Episode 42: Pat Pezzin
Pat Pezzin is no stranger to the game of Bocce. In fact, it runs in his blood. Pat grew up watching his father not only play the game, but have great success. The apple doesnt fall too far from the tree, as Pat has been at the top several times throughout his career. We sit down to discuss the...
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Episode 40: Lou Nocera
Lou Nocera is from Koppel, PA and is no stranger to the game of Bocce. He's been in and out of the game for 20 years and has several wins under his belt. Lou is known for waking up at 4am, jumping into the cold plunge, working out, and practicing his bocce skills all by the time most people wake…
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Episode 39: 2024 is off and running!
2024 here and it's off to a great start. The Bros get together to discuss a jam packed January, the growth of the game, the 2024 KURENTOVANJE Bocce Tournament, and more!
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Episode 38: The Lone Star Bocce Open With Big E
Episode 38: The Lone Star Bocce Open With Big E by The Bocce Bros
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Episode 37: The Bocce Bros
Episode 37: The Bocce Bros by The Bocce Bros
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Episode 36: Carmstrong XI Preview
Episode 36: Carmstrong XI Preview by The Bocce Bros
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Episode 35: 32nd Annual JAC with Mike Cipullo & Dennis Strnad
The 32nd Annual JAC Bocce Tournament is this weekend 7/21-7/23. In honor of Michael Cipullo's brother, John Anthony Cipullo. Groups from all over come to the Alta House in Little Italy, Cleveland to celebrate the life and memories of John. A great atmosphere and tournament put on by a great man…
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Episode 34: Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival
The 2023 Lowellville Mt. Carmel Society Festival is here and we have special guests, Mike Romoe, Justin Romeo, and Zach Harklerode on to discuss one of the best Italian Festivals and Clubs around. We talk about younger guys stepping up in their italian clubs, carrying on traditions but also...
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Episode 33: Rocco DeLisio
Season 3 is here and we start it off with the one and only, Rocco DeLisio. We sat down with Rocco at the MVR located in Youngstown, Ohio. Rocco is highly involved in the bocce operations at the MVR, including running leagues, maintaining the bocce courts, assisting with The Carmstrong Tournament,...
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Episode 29: Big E The Lone Star Bocce Open
The one and only, Big E, joins us on this episode to discuss the 1st Annual Lone Star Bocce Open located in Dallas, Texas. Big E started the Dallas Bocce Club and has been traveling all over to play the game he loves so much. After experiencing tournaments in Ohio, PA, Vegas, etc. Big E decided…
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Episode 28: Dante DeLisio & Danny Catullo - LIVE
On Episode 28 we have Dante DeLisio and Danny Catullo from Youngstown, Ohio. This was our first live podcast which can be viewed on our Youtube page. After working through some volume issues, we dive into the Youngstown vs PA Ryder Cup match that Dante was a captain of and Danny was co-captain.…
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Episode 27: The Bocce Bros.
Dante, Chris and Anthony meet to discuss the last month of BIG bocce tournaments, upcoming tournaments, BING BONG segment, our Italian heritage, and much more. Please do us a favor and head to our youtube page and subscribe to our channel as we are trying to hit 1k followers so we can stream...
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Episode 26: Darren Landis and the Carmstrong 10
Carmel We remember Carmine Cassese this week as we head into the 10th Annual Carmstrong Tournament. Special guest, Darren Landis, joins us to talk about the history of the tournament, how it started, how it's grown, and what to expect this weekend. He brings in Carmine's nephew, Patrick Kiraly…
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Episode 25: Matt Taylor
During Episode 24 with Mike and Giuliano Romeo, we had special guest Matt Taylor call into the podcast. The conversation was so well we decided to make it a separate episode. Matt is from Pennsylvania and has been playing bocce for about 5 years. In 2022 he's won four tournaments and is rapidly...
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Episode 24: Giuliano and Mike Romeo
Giuliano and Mike Romeo are from Youngstown, Ohio and are members of the Mt. Carmel Society located in Lowellville, Ohio. On this episode we talk about the Mt. Carmel Society Festival, Bocce, Morra, previous Bocce tournaments, BING BONG rapid fire segment and much more. As always please follow us...
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Episode 23: Lou Fatica
1:52 -13:32 - Recap of previous tournament winners. The MATCH. Dante's volo shot, and more 13:32 and on we bring in special guest, Lou Fatica. Lou is the Vice President of Club Molisani and has been running the Club Molisani Invitational Bocce Tournament for several years. The tournament is...
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Episode 22: Chris Federico
On his episode Chris, Dante and Anthony start off singing la bamba and talking about last weeks Devil's Trucking Tournament at Jerry's house. Around the 8 minute mark we bring in our guest, Chris Federico, the VP of the Wickliffe Italian American Club. We discuss Chris' start in bocce, the…
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Episode 21: The Bocce Bros.
On this episode of The Bocce Bros Podcast, Chris, Dante, Anthony, and Carmen hop on to discuss several topics including the ambassadors cup recap, NEO singles tournament happening this weekend, The National ‘The Champion” Tournament we in charge of, upcoming events, Bing Bing Rapid Fire…
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Episode 20: Dennis Strnad
On this episode we have special guest Dennis Strnad. We recorded this in the Lovell’s parents basement because all 4 of us were in town for the Crickets Bocce Tournament located in Youngstown, Ohio. Dennis is a well known and well decorated player in the sport of bocce. He and his crew, ABV, have...
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Episode 19: Guy De Santis
On this episode the bros briefly talk about the upcoming Crickets tournament, last weeks NEO 2 man, and more. At the 11:15 mark we bring in the one and only, Guy DeSantis. Guy has been heavily involved in bocce for many years. His father played professionally over in Italy and he made sure to…
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Episode 18: Jimmy Pisano
Jimmy P started his bocce career at an early age and is no stranger to winning tournaments. Starting when he was 15 years old, Jimmy understands the ins and outs of the game and wants to see it continued onto generations after us. We touch on his start in bocce, his competitive nature on the...
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Episode 17: Peter Rabito
Peter is a bocce enthusiast and a previous VP of the USBF. We had the pleasure of speaking with him about all things bocce, the Olympics, the American Bocce Club which he started, and more!
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Episode16: Mike Cipullo
On this episode we talk to Mike Cipullo about his start in bocce, growing up in Little Italy, the Alta House, the best teams in the sport, the high stakes tournament, and successfully throwing one of the best Bocce tournaments around in remembrance of this brother, John Anthony Cipullo. We are…
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Episode 15: Wickliffe/ABC Recap, Carmstrong, & Special Guest, Paul Cugini
The Bros are back with a recap of The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce and American Bocce Open with special guest Paul Cugini. We also discuss the upcoming Carmstrong Tournament in Youngstown.
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Episode 14: The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce with Frank Gambatese and Paul DiCicco
Frank Gambatese and Paul DiCicco from The Wickliffe-Italian American Club join us to talk about the Super Bowl of Bocce..... The Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Tournament. It takes place this weekend at the Wickliffe I&A Club with over 100 teams and $21,000 in price money. We had a great time...
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Episode 13: Charles Albertone Wickliffe I&A
Charles Albertone is the current President of the Wickliffe Italian American Club in Wickliffe, Ohio. We sit down to talk about the history of the club, the Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce, attaining new members, battling through a year of covid 19, and much more!
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Episode 12: Frank DiCillo & Russ Meraglio
Frank DiCillo and Russ Meraglio live and play Bocce where many consider the ‘Bocce mecca of the America’…Northeast Ohio – we sit down with the well-known Bocce Champions and talk about how they got started in the game, their many victories, but more importantly, the home-made wine and sandwiches...
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Episode 11: Chef Carmine Catullo
A few years ago Carmine decided to quit his job and go back to school to chase his true passion in becoming a Chef. He sits down with the Bros to discuss the process it took to make such a big leap and has a BIG announcement at the 37:45 mark. We also touch on his relationship with the game of...
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Episode 10: Andy Zimmerman - American Bocce Company
Andy Zimmerman is head of the Developmental Committee for the American Bocce Company. With over 10 years of Bocce experience Andy has done much more than just ‘play’ Bocce as he oversees leagues and tournaments, referees, recruits, and plays a key role in bringing the game of Bocce to the forefront!
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Episode 9: Dylan Paulsey
Episode 9: Dylan Paulsey by The Bocce Bros
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Episode 8:Extreme Bocce League
We have Frank and Jim from Extreme Bocce League join us to discuss how they started their movement in Canada, league play, tournaments, favorite mafia movie character!!, and more.... @extremebocceleague @theboccebros
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Episode 7: Bocce Bellas
The Bocce Bros meet Bocce Bellas, Aria and Tara, on International Girls & Women in Sports Day to discuss their experience as an all female team in a predominantly male sport. We discuss all things bocce, some of our favorite Italian traditions, and more! Please give them a follow on Instagram...
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Episode 6: Maestros Bocce Club
The Bros link up with Nico and Jeff from Maestros Bocce Club to discuss all things bocce! We dive into their tournaments, league play, growing the game organically, the bocce community, and more! Please subscribe, rate, and review!
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Episode 5: No More Losing in 2021!
The bros get together to discuss recent tournaments, our plans for 2021, the first Bocce Bro Tournament, upcoming podcast guests, and more! Please follow us on all platforms @TheBocceBros
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Episode 4: Rodney Rinks
Rodney Rinks is a celebrity hair and make up artist currently working with Mario Lopez & more on Access Hollywood. He’s also an Actor, Content Creator, Creative Executive, Director, Filmmaker, Producer, Screenwriter, and MOST IMPORTANTLY.... a hell of a Bocce player. Rodney’s been nothing but...
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Julio Vincent Gambuto: Team Marco
The Bocce Bros talk with the Writer and Director of Team Marco, Julio(Giulio) Vincent Gambuto. Julio grew up in a large Italian family on New York’s Staten Island. He graduated from Harvard and completed his training as a film director at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. We had a great time...
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Episode 2: Alex Gara from American Bocce Co.
The Bocce Bros sit down with the Founder of @AmericanBocceCo and @Oddball_Sports, Alex Gara, to discuss turning his bocce ball vision into a reality. Alex lives in Chicago by way of Detroit, and embodies that Midwest hustle and pride. He has dedicated his career to bocce ball, with the goal of...
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Allow Us To Introduce..... Ourselves
Chris, Dante, Anthony, and Carmen get together for the first episode of The Bocce Bros Podcast. We sit down to discuss who we are, why we are doing this, and what to expect in the future. Please throw us a follow on social media @TheBocceBros Youtube/Facebook - The Bocce Bros
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