GrowingUpItalian

GrowingUpItalian
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For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture. Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world. We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world. Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners of the Italian world. Whether you're sipping espresso or stuck in traffic, you're officially invited to the table. Mangia, laugh, and stay connected, because being Italian is more than just a culture, it's a vibe.

  1. 3d ago

    Keepin' it Real with Lardo

    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 the world.  https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Lardo here: https://www.instagram.com/antkneewhooo 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.redsaucestudio.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!   1:00 - A Friend of of the Pod 3:00 - Lardo the Influencer 5:00 - Iconic Neighborhood Nicknames 8:00 - Tony 2K & Honeypack Lattes 11:00 - Dinner @ Don Peppe's 14:00 - Ozone Park Pasta Champs 18:00 - Italian Feast Season 20:00 - Public School Kids 26:00 - Moving Out Young 29:00 - Italian Americans on Social Media 32:00 - Best Italian Desserts 34:00 - Act Your Age & Adjacency to Jonah Hill 38:00 - Lardo's Social Media Career 43:00 - Seeing the Saints & Sausages 47:00 - Lardo Two Times 52:00 - Emotional Yankee Fans 58:00 - What's Next for Lardy?

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Aug 23

    sixPM Talks Hip-Hop in Italy, Napoli/New York Culture and Growing Up Italian American

    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, the struggles and sacrifices behind his success, falling in love with a collaborator, and the experiences that helped shape both his life and career. From Italy to New York and everything in between, this one goes way beyond the music... Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow sixpm here: https://www.instagram.com/prodbysixpm 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.redsaucestudio.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 - Journalists and Interviewers 3:00 - Italian American Living 5:00 - Working with Loved Ones 7:00 - Hip-Hop Inspirations 10:00 - Napolitani and New Yorkers 14:00 - The Real Napoli 17:00 - Music Studios in Italy 19:00 - What Makes a sixPM Beat? 21:00 - Italian Artists in America 24:00 - sixPM's Top 5 27:00 - Learning Italian Hip-Hop 30:00 - Going International 34:00 - Being a Dad 36:00 - Culture Shocks of America 38:00 - Italy How We Left It 40:00 - Dream Collab & Quick Questions 42:00 - Next Ventures 44:00 - Finding New Artists 49:00 - Stadium Music 51:00 - Francis the Italian American Athlete

  4. Aug 16

    Brianna & Big Mama Return! Talking Food, Tastes Like Home and Growing Up Italian in New Jersey

    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 Mama & Bri here: https://www.instagram.com/brilifestyled https://www.instagram.com/tasteslikehomenj 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.redsaucestudio.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: 2:00 - Tastes Like Home 4:00 - Big Mama's Broccoli Rabe Sandwich 7:00 - Family Work Roles 9:00 - The Biggest Obstacle 13:00 - Different Types of Bread 15:00 - Work Mama vs. Work Daughter 20:00 - Copying Food Trends 22:00 - Jersey Meal Planning 24:00 - Real People on the Internet 27:00 - What's a Normal Person 31:00 - Jersey Pride 34:00 - Mother/Daughter Fights 36:00 - Favorite Children 38:00 - Italian Imported Goodies 47:00 - Homemade Sauce or Jarred 48:00 - More Rocco Questions 50:00 - Meatball Talk 52:00 - Most Overrated Italian Food 54:00 - Brooklyn or New Jersey 58:00 - Family Business

  5. Aug 9

    Family Recap on World Cup 2026, Summer in NYC, Italian Feasts & More!

    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 A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop our merchandise, visit: https://www.redsaucestudio.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 - Bring Your Kids to Work 3:00 - Interview Skills 7:00 - Italian Feast Tour 10:00 - Interacting with Italians 12:00 - Culture of Aruba 15:00 - Traveling to Italy Every Summer 17:00 - Papa Unc the Wingman 20:00 - Traveling for Social Media 22:00 - Living with ADHD 25:00 - Eating at Feasts 28:00 - Orange Skies & Recalled Lettuce 32:00 - Dinner with Cannavaro 36:00 - Getting Stood Up by Balotelli 38:00 - Most Famous Footballers 42:00 - Italy National Team 46:00 - Rigged Sports 48:00 - Naming Pasta Shapes 49:00 - Naming Dishes 51:00 - Italian American Music Artists 52:00 - One Italian City to Live in 53:00 - Italian or Dialect

  6. Aug 5

    FIlming at Feast Behind the Scenes of Lost in the Sauce | Sabino Pod

    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

  7. Aug 2

    Frankie Drago Returns! Talking YouTube Filmmakers, Influencers, Bro Science & Growing Up Italian

    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 Island. https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Frankie here: https://www.instagram.com/frankiedrago 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.redsaucestudio.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 - Influencer Events 4:00 - Comedy in Influencing 7:00 - Paid Food Influencers 9:00 - BroScienceLife YouTube Takeover 11:00 - Who Watches Movies Anymore? 13:00 - Comfort Movies 15:00 - YouTube Films 19:00 - Tech Obsession & Alien Girlfriends 22:00 - Giving the Kid the iPad 25:00 - Parents and AI Illiteracy 28:00 - Long Island Craziness 32:00 - Jersey or Long Island Summers 34:00 - Counting People on Fire Island 37:00 - Flexing While Being Hot 40:00 - Poop in the Water 42:00 - Doing Nothing in Aruba 45:00 - Male Thot Experiences 50:00 - Good Long Island Food 55:00 - Pricey Restaurants 59:00 - Frankie Rapid Fire

  8. Jul 26 ·  Video

    Giovanni Lanzo talks Luigi's Pizza, Old School Brooklyn & Growing Up Italian

    EPISODE 432. This week, we're back in the studio to host our dear friend, Giovanni Lanzo, who is the owner and face of the now world famous Luigi's Pizza. We talk everything from his early life to his family story, what it was like Growing Up Italian in Park Slope, Brooklyn & much more! Tune in for pizza talk mixed in with a few valuable lessons and the best Sunday vibes. https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Luigi's Pizzeria here: https://www.instagram.com/luigispizzaparkslope 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.redsaucestudio.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 - Save Your Money 4:00 - Importing a Husband 6:00 - Having Nothing but Everything 8:00 - Eels, Cutlets & Capuzzelle 11:00 - Canadian Veal Sandwiches 15:00 - Working at a Young Age 18:00 - Learning to Make a Pizza 21:00 - Don't Cut Corners 23:00 - Your Father is Your Hero 26:00 - A Parent's Love 28:00 - Gio's Italian Roots 33:00 - Cheap Family Labor 37:00 - The Evolution of Luigi's 39:00 - Filming Big Daddy 42:00 - Different Slices at Luigi's 45:00 - Being Present in Business 47:00 - No Parking in Park Slope 51:00 - Starting Social Media 55:00 - No Hot Dogs & Food Fears 58:00 - Difference between Generations 1:01:00 - Burrata on Pizza 1:03:00 - No Room for Mistakes

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For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture. Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world. We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world. Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners of the Italian world. Whether you're sipping espresso or stuck in traffic, you're officially invited to the table. Mangia, laugh, and stay connected, because being Italian is more than just a culture, it's a vibe.

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  • Creator
    GrowingUpItalian
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    450
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    GrowingUpItalian

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