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GrowingUpItalian 450 Episodes Oct 11, 2026

GrowingUpItalian is a podcast celebrating Italian and Italian-American culture, hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino. For over eight years, the show has shared food, comedy, family stories, and interviews with influential Italian guests from around the world. Each Sunday, a new episode delivers humorous takes on the Italian lifestyle, real conversations, and special guests. The podcast aims to unite Italians and lovers of Italian culture globally, embracing the idea that being Italian is more than a culture, it's a vibe.

Episodes

Keeping It Old School with Big Joe Gambino
Keeping It Old School with Big Joe Gambino Oct 11, 2026 01:01:27 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 more! We get personal on this one and of course share many more laughs so tune in! https://www.youtube.c
Tommy DeVito & Sean Stellato talk Football, East Coast Pride and Growing Up Italian
Tommy DeVito & Sean Stellato talk Football, East Coast Pride and Growing Up Italian Oct 4, 2026 55:27 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 the league and raising the hand full of pinched fingers on national TV. Tune in for some good talks, in
GUIdol 2 - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!
GUIdol 2 - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar! Sep 27, 2026 01:41:05 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 and invited them to showcase their personalities on the mic! The best part is, it's up to our audience
Back 2 School with Mario Bosco
Back 2 School with Mario Bosco Sep 20, 2026 01:05:42 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? Tune in to find out! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Mario here: https://www.i
C-Money Loves Napoli, the North End and Growing Up Italian in Boston
C-Money Loves Napoli, the North End and Growing Up Italian in Boston Sep 13, 2026 51:40 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, where to find the good food and where to find the real Italians. Tune in for some Boston love, hear from
Dominic Chianese Talks Old New York, Acting Career, The Sopranos and Growing Up Italian
Dominic Chianese Talks Old New York, Acting Career, The Sopranos and Growing Up Italian Sep 6, 2026 54:28 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, growing up in the Bronx, family dynamics, the journey through his acting career and much more. Tune in
Keepin' it Real with Lardo
Keepin' it Real with Lardo Aug 30, 2026 01:01:45 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. Tune in for some laughs, feast talk and to find out which NYC neighborhood dishes out the best pasta in
sixPM Talks Hip-Hop in Italy, Napoli/New York Culture and Growing Up Italian American
sixPM Talks Hip-Hop in Italy, Napoli/New York Culture and Growing Up Italian American Aug 23, 2026 56:15 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 NYC, making his mark on the music scene at every stop along the way. He shares stories from his come up, t
Brianna & Big Mama Return! Talking Food, Tastes Like Home and Growing Up Italian in New Jersey
Brianna & Big Mama Return! Talking Food, Tastes Like Home and Growing Up Italian in New Jersey Aug 16, 2026 01:00:52 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 keeping up with food trends. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Big Mam
Family Recap on World Cup 2026, Summer in NYC, Italian Feasts & More!
Family Recap on World Cup 2026, Summer in NYC, Italian Feasts & More! Aug 9, 2026 58:32 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 Beckham and recalled lettuce. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Sign up to our Patreon for
FIlming at Feast Behind the Scenes of Lost in the Sauce | Sabino Pod
FIlming at Feast Behind the Scenes of Lost in the Sauce | Sabino Pod Aug 5, 2026 12:41 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 check out the Lost in The Sauce series on ‪@growingupitalian‬
Frankie Drago Returns! Talking YouTube Filmmakers, Influencers, Bro Science & Growing Up Italian
Frankie Drago Returns! Talking YouTube Filmmakers, Influencers, Bro Science & Growing Up Italian Aug 2, 2026 01:04:14 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 Paralysis Demon. Tune in for good stories, laughs and the reason why anyone should spend their time ON Long Isl

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