Growingupitalian

EPISODE 68. The trio is back for yet another episode, this time talking about the highly requested Italian Superstitions. In this episode, we talk about some common, and uncommon Italian Superstitions that we know of. This is the first part of 2 episodes for Italian Superstitions so be on the lookout for a part 2! We hope that you enjoy this highly unique episode. For more of this content, check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/growingupitalian/ Please let us know what you thought of this podcast, feel free to like comment and subscribe as it goes a long way for us, and let us know if you want to see more of these videos.

EPISODE 67. For this weeks episode we got together with an extremely well known animator, with a community of over 1.5 million across all social platforms, Coolman Coffee Dan. Dan’s animations are truly one of a kind and 100% original and authentic. In this podcast we reveal some tips and tricks on how to run a successful and interactive page. Check out Dan's Instagram page here https://www.instagram.com/coolman_coffeedan/ For more of this content, check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/growingupitalian/ Please let us know what you thought of this podcast, feel free to like comment and subscribe as it goes a long way for us, and let us know if you want to see more of these videos.

DISCLAIMER - This video isn't for everyone and if you do not like to use any sort of vulgarity or curse words then please do not watch this video. EPISODE 66. This is probably our favorite podcast/youtube video yet to date. Rocco, Sabino, Michela and Special Guest and Professional Boxer Giovanni Scuderi get together to explain common Italian curse words, explain what they mean as well as when and how to use them. Special thank you to Lopicc for handling the camera throughout the whole video https://www.instagram.com/164lopicc/ Music produced by Anthony Guercio https://www.instagram.com/battlegroun... For more of these videos, check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupit... Please let us know what you thought of this video, feel free to like comment and subscribe as it goes a long way for us, and let us know if you want to see more of these videos.

EPISODE 65. For the second time, Sabino gathers with Jordan and Dom to talk about the Brooklyn Giglio coming this July. The Giglio has a rich history in Brooklyn, and has originated in Nola, Italy. The 3 talk about what it's like every single year, the build up, and the Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Feast. 2019 OLMC Feast Schedule Wednesday July 10th, Opening Night Mass - 7pm Thursday July 11th Kids Giglio - 6:30 pm Saturday July 13th - La Questa - 10 am Sunday July 14th GIGLIO SUNDAY - 11:30 am Mass 1:30 pm first lift Tuesday July 16th, OLMC FEAST DAY Wednesday July 17th, Night Giglio Lift - 7:30 pm Sunday July 21st, Old Timers Day Giglio Life - 1 pm You can find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/growingupitalian/ Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe as it goes such a long way! Thank you all for tuning in! Comment below your thoughts on this podcast episode!

EPISODE 64. Rocco and Sabino sit down with Professional Boxer and 2 Time Golden Glove Champion, Giovanni Scuderi. The 3 talk about Giovanni's boxing career so far, his passion for Sicily and Italy, as well as what his upbringing was like. There's nothing that means more to Giovanni than the Italian Community, and pushing forward the Italian Culture is what we are all about. It's time to recognize what this 24 year old is doing, and to remember the name. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian/ Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe as it goes such a long way! Thank you all for tuning in! Comment below your thoughts on this podcast episode!

EPISODE 63. For this weeks podcast episode, Sabino visits the ItalianFootballTV crew yet again to discuss some more on Italy's Euro Cup qualifying matches, and how Italy is shaping up as they are moving up in the FIFA World Rankings (Currently 14th). Check out ItalianFootballTV here https://www.instagram.com/italianfootballtv/ Time stamps 02:38 New revolution for Italy 10:15 Italy vs Greece/Bosnia 19:46 Italy Womens 2-1 Australia Womens 25:11 USWNT 13-0 Thailand womens 29:13 Italy u20 0-1 Ukraine u20 34:40 Would you sell Donnarumma for $60m 42:40 Romagnoli or bonucci to start? 47:43 Fonseca at Roma 49:33 Sarri or Pep to Juve? 54:58 Giampaolo to Milan? 01:02:36 who’s going to be the Anti-juve next season 01:03:03 Will this scudetto race be better 01:04:40 What youngster are you most excited about

EPISODE 62. Sabino brings his two friends in, Giovanni and Anthony. Giovanni is an Italian immigrant who came to America for new beginnings. Listen to the podcast in full for more. We also welcome Anthony who shares what it's like working in the auto industry and @jyd_ny. The podcast is all about preserving the Italian culture. Be sure to add our guests on Instagram! Giovanni - @zipinbrooklyn Anthony - @cousinantny_

EPISODE 61. This episode is as interesting as it gets, Sabino goes to his tattoo artist Mike Dee and Big Georgie at Pete & Cubos Tattoo and Piercing shop in Ozone Park, Queens and records a podcast as he is being tattooed on. The three get together and talk about how tattoos were originally illegal in the 70's, and what it was like to have tattoos at that time in New York. A lot of history and lessons learned in this podcast you have to hear it to believe it. To connect with our guests, add them on Instagram. Mike Dee - @thatguywhodrawsss Georgie - @biggeorgietattoo and visit @petencubos to get to know all about the tattoo shop

EPISODE 60. The trio is back for yet another Recap episode. Lots of topics were mentioned on this episode, the first being the update on Italian Heritage Day which has OFFICIALLY BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 23rd, a Tuesday night game at 7:10 pm vs the Padres. More information to come on the exchange process for that date. The trio kick back and talk about the memories they've had on the podcast so far, the connections built, the long term vision of the podcast, the Gravy/Sauce debate and lastly, the unity within the Italian Culture. Check us out on Instagram Rocco - @rocloguercio Sabino - @sabinocurcio Michela - @michela__c

EPISODE 59. Sabino and Rocco visit the Ice House Cafe (@icehousecafebronx) in the ThrogsNeck area of the Bronx for a podcast about dating. They are joined by 4 first time guests, Lauren, Tasha, Wally and Sandy. This one covers funny dating stories, what it's like dating in an Italian family and so much more. We hope you enjoy! For more on our guests, follow them on Instagram! Wally - @pureorganicdrycleaning Lauren - @_ellerose Tasha - @tashpointooohh @icehousecafebronx

EPISODE 58. For this weeks episode, Sabino and his friend Al speak about Al's Vintage Clothing line and love for fashion and style. Al has a store in bushwick called Select Vintage LTD. which can also be found on Instagram (@selectvintage_bk). If you're into Vintage, style, and fashion, this is definitely the podcast for you. We hope you enjoy.

EPISODE 57. Sabino and Rocco go to Carmine's Pizzeria in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to meet with Mets Legend and Top 5 leader in all time saves, John Franco, and Carmine Gangone and Joe Quagliano from Italian American Baseball Foundation. The crew get together and talk about John's involvement in the Italian community, GrowingUpItalian and IABF's partnership in expanding to the majority of MLB sports teams to get an Italian Heritage Day, John's legendary career, superstitions, and most intense moments. To purchase tickets for Italian Heritage Day GUI LINK - mets.com/ItalianDay IABF LINK - groupmatics.events/event/IABF Find our guests on Instagram John Franco - @johnfranconymets IABF - @iabf_official Carmine - @carminespizzeria & @sliceofbk Joe - @joe_mintpros

EPISODE 56. The do's and don'ts of social media. Sabino and Rocco go visit Italian American comedian (and returning guest) Anthony Rodia with Luca Two Times to talk about how special social media can be if used the right way. The crew also talk about some exciting events on the way, including Italian Heritage Day at citi field hosted by us, growingupitalian on May 12th and a bunch of exciting news for RodiaComedy fans.

EPISODE 55. Rocco gets together with his friends for many years now. The 4 gather and talk about the difficulty of finding a career in something they love, the struggle of figuring that out, what happens in high school/college, and the amount of change that happens for young adults pursuing careers, and some advice for them. For specific times & important topics, go to: The struggle - 2:00 Advice to the youth - 6:00 DO WHAT YOU LOVE - 13:00 More advice - 16:00 Social Media - 19:00 Find our guests on instagram, Logan (@LoganLicool) Tony (@tonyguerc) & his Entertainment Company (@battlegroundsmusicofficial) Anthony (@anthonydrago)

EPISODE 54. Sabino gets together with his crew, the unofficial talent scout of New York, NewYorkNico, the Tony Soprano impersonator and comedian, Nicky Petito, and lastly Williamsburgs oldest bad bay, Charlie da wolf. The crew talk about a number of topics as this podcast is one of the most comical we've done so far. Hope you enjoy!

EPISODE 53. Sabino speaks with second time guest, Tommy from @longislanditalian and John, owner of @latorrebakery who has also just created a new pastry called the "Cannotella". The three speak a lot about running businesses, family, sports and lots of more interesting topics.

EPISODE 52. Joining in from the @italianfootballTV studio, Rocco and Sabino speak with their good friends from back in College about the future of Italy's National Calcio Team, some Serie A talk, questions answered sent in by Instagram fans and some more exclusive exciting news. TIMESTAMPS 01:49 How Italy’s played this break 04:05 MOISE KEAN 6:00 New Calcio tee drop 11:30: who should be starting in Italy’s attack 18:05 how good has Mancini been? 22:49 Who’s Italy’s best player right now? 24:35 who’s gonna win a UCL first: Inter or PSG? 25:05 Icardi situation 26:00 what its like at an Italian derby 28:13 who we think gets the UCL spot 31:30 thoughts on spalletti 33:12 Ronaldo’s injury 33:56 Is Messi or Ronaldo the GOAT? 35:24 Marco gets called out 36:53 best youngster in the world 39:31 Icardi’s replacement 44:30 who’s italy’s best striker 45:35 which bottom of the table team is our fav? 48:00 How far can Italy go in the EUROS 48:27 Politano vs Bernardeschi 51:25 what’s Italy’s best XI 54:50 about Growing up I

EPISODE 50. The team gets together for another recap episode but this one is the most special of them all. 50 episodes in, halfway to 100, truly a milestone. The trio share some awesome news on what is to come, appreciation for all the special guests who have come on their podcast, their appreciation for their fans, how life has been, and how they find the perfect balance for growingupitalian. For the first time since 2013, the New York Mets will have an Italian Heritage Day and this year it is presented by yours truly, GrowingUpItalian. Something they've always dreamed of, the trio are absolutely excited to unite the culture in a way never before. To learn all about the event, please go to 5:00. We hope you all come out and support us, tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend! The link to purchase tickets is mets.com/ItalianDay

EPISODE 51. Michela and returning guests, Giuseppe and Sabrina from @brooklynbitess talk all about the feast day of St. Joseph on March 19th. The three get together to talk about the classic pastries, zeppole and sfingi, other italian pastries, and some talk about the events that GrowingUpItalian and BrooklynBitess have collaborated on. If you enjoy talking about desser then this is the episode for you. YOUTUBE LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSK3QHBS7Cc

EPISODE 49. Sabino brings along his friends Matt(@matt_lebris)and Mas (@ccallmetoma) in the studio to talk about good business bad business. For specific times and important topics, go to : 4:00 - $2,000 a week in this day and age 6:00 - Power of Social Media 1800 - Urgency