You probably know him from your social media feeds as "Vinny from South Philly," but Vincenzo Manetti is so much more than a viral video. He’s an award-winning filmmaker, a gritty actor, and the host of the incredible podcast Inside Hollywood with Vinny ⭐️. In this episode, we are throwing it back to where it all began: the pavement of Washington Avenue and the heart of the South Philly Italian Market. Vince opens up about his childhood as a first-generation kid with Calabrian roots, eating everything from fresh-market mussels to traditional tripe 🇮🇹. We track his journey from the East Coast all the way to Beverly Hills where he accidentally fell into the Hollywood restaurant scene, serving everyone from Schwarzenegger to Stallone, and caught the storytelling bug. But you can't have a South Philly guy on the show without talking about the real fuel behind the art: the food. We get into the ultimate Philly pizza debate. Vince breaks down why he’ll always love a thick, doughy, bakery-style square slice, and we swap stories on a local phenomenon putting white American cheese on a pizza 🍕. Turns out, my family's secret pizzeria recipe and the legendary Philly "Pizazz" pie have a whole lot more in common than you'd think! From the legendary giant slices at Lorenzo’s to neighborhood institutions like Vetri and Stogie Joe’s, this episode is a love letter to the evolution of the Philly food scene. ❤️ This conversation is authentic, hilarious, and guaranteed to make you hungry. Grab a slice, hit subscribe, and let’s dive in! 🎙 Episode Highlights: ✅ 00:01 – Welcome Vince Minniti ("Vinny from South Philly")! ✅ 02:35 – Celebrating the international success of Washington Avenue. ✅ 04:34 – Nostalgic childhood eats: Five-dollar mussels and Sarcones bakery bread. ✅ 06:45 – Vince's definitive South Philly cheesesteak spots. ✅ 08:53 – Using social media to launch a movie & the hustle behind a heist film. ✅ 12:44 – The Philly Pizza Debate: Thick dough, proper sauce, and no oregano. ✅ 14:40 – The American Cheese Secret: The "Pizazz" pie vs. the Diarc’s original. ✅ 19:15 – Checking out the local checklist: Badilla, Vetri, and Stogie Joe’s. 📢 About Our Guest Known to hundreds of thousands of loyal fans across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok as @vinny_from_south_philly Vince Minniti is a dynamic, multidimensional force in the entertainment industry. While his viral social media presence is undeniable, Minniti’s footprint extends far beyond the digital screen. As an actor, screenwriter, producer, and independent filmmaker, he is a serial creator who has built a career grounded in gritty authenticity and premium storytelling. His creative vision was cemented with his acclaimed short film, Washington Avenue, which took the festival circuit by storm and secured 12 first-place awards worldwide. Building on that momentum, Minniti is currently developing the highly anticipated crime drama series, The Old Guard, alongside veteran actor and producer Joe Cortese. Beyond his work behind and in front of the camera, Minniti seamlessly bridges the gap between audiences and industry veterans. As the host of the popular YouTube show and podcast, Inside Hollywood with Vinny, he sits down with industry heavyweights for candid interviews, offering viewers an unfiltered look into the business of entertainment. His episodes with Antonio Sabato Jr., Brandi Roderick, Louis Lombardi, Gianni Russo, George Gallo, Joe Cortese, Larry Namer, Frank Stallone, and the late Michael Madsen. 🔗 Connect with Vinny from South Philly 👉 YouTube Show "Inside Hollywood with Vinny": https://youtube.com/@VinnyfromSouthPhilly?si=aK5YpWT278RBkiD5 🎬 Watch Vinny’s award-winning short film "Washington Avenue" free: https://youtu.be/WXbghicK7zM?si=gRUSP_NV7cixlLbT 📸 Instagram: @vinny_from_south_philly 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vince.anthony.980?mibextid=LQQJ4d 🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@vinnyfromsouthphilly 🎥 IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm15372159/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
