Keepin' it Frank Frankie Cirillo & Michael Gagliano

Frankie and Mike speak with Nick Messina, better known as Sicilianu Di Montreal. The guys chat about his inspirations and the state of comedy during a very touchy 2020. Mike asks about what the challenges are about balancing social media, work, and family time and Frankie asks about how Nick went from selling cars to working in a hospital. Nick shares his insights into his favourite Sicilian words and phrases and teaches the guys some new slang words. The comedian talks about his many business ventures thanks to his new position in life and some causes that are close to his heart. Nick shows the guys how important it is to just create, create, create and have fun while doing it! 



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Lead by emotional strength and honesty; singer songwriter Cinzia & The Eclipse has become one of the most authentic and vulnerable voices of her generation. Through self-discovery with music, she finds strength in her serene melodies and relatable lyrics that have created an honest bond between her and her listeners. Her latest single RUNAWAY highlights the importance of being bold and following your instincts no matter what and sets the tone to her debut EP coming this fall.

Cinzia has continued to expand her audience with her second single “No Matter” (Dec. 2018), which has received over 3.8 million streams and multiple playlist adds to date. Their latest release “Don’t Call Me Up” has been described as a direct order with a ticket to the “No Ex Zone”(Aupium). Drawing inspiration from Julia Michaels, Florence and The Machine, Janis Joplin and their hometown of Montréal, they’re injecting the world with a much-needed dose of raw, unfiltered emotion.

Aiesha Robinson speaks with Frank and Mike on this weeks episode. Aiesha is a model, motivational speaker, and the creator of Born to Rise. She recounts her childhood experiences of being bullied, becoming a bully, and ultimately feeling empathy for those she was harming. When Aisha discovered she had vitiligo, her life changed forever. She details some of the moments in her life were vitiligo made her feel like an outsider, made her feel ugly, made her feel “less black”, and almost caused her to take her own life. Turning her hardship into a positive message of self-love, Aiesha talks about how Born to Rise came to be and just how impactful it has become for youth in the community. Now a model for Simons, Aiesha’s story comes full circle as she continues to redefine what traditional beauty means. 



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Frank and Mike welcome Gabe Iacampo to the show this week. Gabe is a personal trainer and motivational speaker who promotes not only your physical well-being but how important your mental health is in helping you achieve your goals. The guys discuss the idea of masculinity as Gabe recounts his early struggles with body image as a teenager. When the talk turns to depression and anxiety, the trainer gives his thoughts on how sitting down with a psychologist literally saved his life. Gabe's many experiences in Africa and other exhilarating life events helped him realize the importance of living and building what he calls a "bulletproof resume". Finally, Gabe explains his connection with clients and how he uses his personal motivations and goals to help push them beyond their capabilities. After the conversation, the hosts discuss the impact Gabe's conversation has had on them and what they learned from the longest conversation on Keepin' It Frank yet.

The guys sit down with Dwight Walton this week. Dwight is a former Olympic men's basketball team member, professional basketball player, coach for high school and university basketball teams in Montreal, and a sports analyst and commentator for TSN. Now a student supervisor working for an adult education centre, Dwight's professional career and personal life have gone through many hoops, both literally and figuratively. The man of the hour, speaks about his experience with racism, dealing with hardships, and overcoming obstacles. Frank and Mike highlight the importance of Dwight's stories and hash out the significance of perseverance and hard work.

David Traina, drummer for the Montreal-based band The Damn Truth, sits down with the guys to give us a glimpse into the life of a genuine rock star. Dave shares what it was like growing up learning to play the drums and how the band came to be. Frankie asks Dave about his passion for producing music at his studio Freq Shop, and Mike brings up a scary fire-filled night in Sault Ste Marie that saw the band's tour van go up in flames. David's story reminds us that we have to have patience and passion in our work if we want to find success. Frankie and Mike discuss their ideas of doing things whole-heartedly and how David's story has impacted them.