Growingupitalian

EPISODE 376. This week, we're joined by the author, comedian, former athlete and legendary radio personality, Goumba Johnny! Johnny shares stories of his life growing up in the Bronx, his career at KTU, and the guys discuss the differences between the new and old generations. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Goumba Johnny here: https://www.instagram.com/goumbajohnny 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Something for Nothing 3:00 - Voice of Italian America 5:00 - KTU & Ru Paul 8:00 - Life After Radio 12:00 - Stand Up Comedy 16:00 - GUI Comedy Show 20:00 - Born & Raised in the Bronx 22:00 - Gr

EPISODE 375. Rocco & Sabino are joined by stand-up comedian, Joseph Lombardo (AKA "Porkchopz"). You know why? Because he's Itayyyyen. The guys discuss old school New York, social media sensitivity, and what it takes to make your mark on the internet in this day and age. Tune in! For the full video episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Porkchopz here: https://www.instagram.com/porkchopzcomedy 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - The TikTok Commission 4:00 - Who is Porkchopz? 6:00 - NY Italian Roots 9:00 - Growing Up with Lil Mo 11:00 - CYO Basketball Lore 13:00 - Family Beef 16:00 - Starting Comedy 19:00 - Social Media Sensitivi

EPISODE 374. Shqipe!!! This week, we're joined by our Albanian cousin, Blerim Nik. Tune in to hear the guys share the similarities and differences between our two cultures. They discuss Albanian pizza, tough love and the Mt. Rushmore of Albanians. Check it out! For the full video episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Blerim here: https://www.instagram.com/blerimnik 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!   Chapters: 1:00 - War in Pizza Terms 3:00 - Albanian Signals 6:00 - Burek & Baklava 9:00 - Albanian Stars 11:00 - Misplaced Albanian Pride 13:00 - Tough Hospitality 15:00 - Greater Albania 17:00 - Albanians in Disguise 19:00 - Albanian Women 22:0

EPISODE 373. This week, we’re joined by Vito & Niyah – one of the internet’s favorite couples! We talk about how they met, becoming content creators, and navigating life in Jersey as a couple on and off the internet. Catch Rocco & Sabino do their best to learn their secret talents, their favorite cheeses and how well the couple knows each other... For the full video episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Vito & Niyah here: https://www.instagram.com/vitoandniyah 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Gigante-ism’s 3:00 - Meeting Vito 6:00 - Getting to the Content 8:00 - Internet Couple Roles 10:00 - Easy Ways to Make Money

Italian School Day 10. Class is back in session for Day 10 where the crew reflect on what these episodes have meant to them, and how much has changed since the very first one. 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 https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian @JoeGambinoNY @sabinocurciogui @roccologuercio @eva_calvani As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!

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 sure to follow Carlo & Louie here: https://www.instagram.com/the_uncle_louie_show 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Balls High Training 3:00 - Health Journey 5:00 - Upstate Italians 9:00 - Starting Comedy 13:00 - Lessons from an Italian Dad 15:00 - Bra Shopping 19:00 - Drea

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 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Good or Bad Water 4:00 - Start the Jeep 5:00 - Growing Up in the Bronx 7:00 - New York Giants 10:00 - Raised by Women 12:00 - First Big Gigs 16:00 - Learning on the Job 19:00 - Landing The Sopranos 21:00 - Street Life to Acting 23:00 - Vinny Pas

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 episode of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Sophie here: https://www.instagram.com/sminchilli 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Trying New Things in New York 3:00 - Roman Pizza & Octopus Beatings 6:00 - Food in Puglia 8:00 - Four (or 5) R

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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!

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://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow William here: https://www.instagram.com/wiseguye 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!   Chapters: 1:00 - Welcome The Godfather 4:00 - Godfather Ancestry 6:00 - Everything but Country 8:00 - The Many Bodies of Willy Slickbacks 10:00 - Respect &

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 https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian ​⁠As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!

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 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!   Chapters: 1:00 - Greek Diners 3:00 - Italian/Greek Connection 5:00 - Making it to Westchester 7:00 - Mediterranean Avengers 9:00 - Maurica Rodriguez & Mr. Panos 14:00 - Basically Stevie B 15:00 - Discriminatory Greeks 18:00 - Throwing Plates & Making it Rain 20:00 - Greek

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 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - A Guy You Wanna Know 3:00 - How I Met Your Mother 5:00 - Making Videos 7:00 - Restaurant Business 9:00 - Ultimate Parms & Veal Chops 12:00 - Fresh, Never Frozen 15:00 - Sopranos vs. Gomorrah 16:00 - Keeping the Culture Alive 18:00 - Visiting Italy 23:00 - Old Sayings 26:00 - Mom Join

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.instagram.com/officialvincentpastore Be sure to follow Chef David Greco/Mike's Deli here: https://www.instagram.com/mikesdeliarthuravenue 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Are We Rolling? 4:00 - The Intro 6:00 - Mr. Sabino 7:00 - How We All Met 10:00 - What Makes Arthur Ave Special

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 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, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!

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 version of this episode https://link.me/listentogui Be sure to follow Francesco De Carlo here: https://www.instagram.com/francescodecarl 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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - Italian Paperwork 3:00 - Touring Italy 5:00 - Roman Cooking 7:00 - Italian Comedy Scene 12:00 - Matteo Lane 16:0

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://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 video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!  

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 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 SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!

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 SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti!