Growingupitalian

EPISODE 346. DrefGold talks growing up in Bologna, his new album and so much more with Sabino and Lopicc. ​⁠​⁠ #drefgold 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.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian Be sure to follow Dref here https://www.instagram.com/drefgold As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters 1:00 - NBA Games & New Drip 4:00 - Bologna 8:00 - First Rap Song 12:00 - Casco Momo 16:00 - Teslas 20:00 - Translating Italian 23:00 - Musical Inspirations 25:00 - First Time in NY 27:00 - Goblin & Kanaglia 32:00 - Dreadlocks 43:00 - Tattoos & Piercings 46:00 - Thoughts About NYC 49:00 - American Food 51:00 - Food in Milan 53:00 - Italian Basketball 55:00 - Best Italian Ballers 57:00 - Gobli

EPISODE 347. After some convincing, Sabino and Rocco sit down with The Raging Italian and his son Michael to talk about why he's always RAGING, his upbringing in the Bronx, moving and living in Connecticut and so much more. Hope you all really get to know The Raging Italian after this one. Be sure to follow The Raging Italian here https://www.instagram.com/theragingitalian_ 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.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian Be sure to follow Dref here https://www.instagram.com/drefgold As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! 1:00 - Get Pissed Off 3:00 - Escaping NYC 6:00 - Bronx Tales 9:00 - The Calm Italian 12:00 - A/C Problems 16:00 - The Raging Mechanic 19:00 - Toilet Paper Inve

EPISODE 344. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Anthony and Jerlon to teach them some Italian and learn how the dynamic of the duo all began that led to their viral segment on social media. Tune in for a great time as always. 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.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian Be sure to follow Anthony here https://www.instagram.com/anthonysantino Follow Jerlon here https://www.instagram.com/jturner3000 As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters 1:00 - All About The Numbas 4:00 - NYC Marathon 8:00 - Legitaly Gets Flown Out 13:00 - Stand Up 17:00 - Hecklers & Mario Bosco 20:00 - Comedic Inspiration & Movies 25:00 - JT’s Italian Lessons 28:00 - Italian Thanksgiving 32:00 - S

EPISODE 345. One of the most highly requested episodes ever, Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Mama and Brianna. Get to know this amazing mother/daughter duo as they talk about their lives behind the scenes, all things food, their Italian American upbringing in New Jersey and prep for Thanksgiving. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy this episode. 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.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian Be sure to follow Big Mama here https://www.instagram.com/brianna_and_bigmama As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters 1:00 - Big Momma’s House 3:00 - Home Depot & Costco Vodka 8:00 - Sunday’s at Big Mama’s 11:00 - Meatball Parm Dates 13:00 - S

EPISODE 343. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Big Joe and Corey B to check on Corey to see how he's acclimated to the Italian in his DNA. Episodes like these are always a classic as it's one where the guys all get together and just speak whatever is on their mind. So sit down, relax, and enjoy an episode with a couple of good fellas. 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.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian Be sure to follow Big Joe here https://www.instagram.com/bigjoegambino2 Follow Corey B here https://www.instagram.com/iamcoreyb As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters 1:00 - Voting & Weight Loss 4:00 - Bringing NY Back 9:00 - Life Since Becoming Italian 13:09 - Halloween & Teslas 17:00

EPISODE 342. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Chicago Natives, Giana Carli and Nicky Smigs. Giana didn't show up empty handed and brought some amazing pastries (with the help of a guy named Anthony on line) that the crew try during the show. This was non-stop action as the 4 compare Chicago with New York, talk about their passion and pride for Italian culture. This one really felt like sitting down with the family on Sunday and catching up. Hope you all enjoy the episode. To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian Be sure to follow Giana here https://www.instagram.com/gianacarli Follow Nicky here https://www.instagram.com/nickysmigs As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters 1:00 - Sfogliatelle Love Story 5:00 - Hate/Love for Chicago 8:00 - Italian Restaurant Biz 11:00 - Ita

EPISODE 341. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Connecticut's very own, Milena and Alexa. The crew get together to talk about the finest things that Connecticut has to offer, the "Pizza Capital of America" debate, Real Estate and when the "perfect time to buy" actually is. Be sure to follow Milena here https://www.instagram.com/milena_ctrealtor Follow Alexa here https://www.instagram.com/alexa.sells_ct Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.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 - Connecticut vs. NY 5:00 - The Power of Two 10:00 - Evil Eye & Halloween 12:00 - Italian Baby Names 16:00 - Real Estate Market 21:00 - Worst Showing 25:00 - What You Don’t Know 3

EPISODE 340. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Tony Dabas, Italian by affiliation to talk about life growing up in Staten Italy, his passion for driving ice cream trucks and Kung Fu, a life changing moment that made him pursue comedy again and so much more. We call this one, the Tony D Takeover! Be sure to follow Tony here https://www.instagram.com/tonydcomedy Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.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 - Italian by Association 5:00 - The Glasses 7:00 - Comedic Criminal 12:00 - Impressions 16:00 - Kung Fu Culture 22:00 - No Messing Around 25:00 - Near Death Experience 31:00 - Comedy Business 34:00 - Skimming off the Top 37:0

EPISODE 339. Sabino and Rocco sit down with the Burrata Babe to eat some Chinese Food together (no, we're not joking). The three talk about Denise's upbringing in Brooklyn, when it's actually Chinese Food season, the reason for the name 'Burrata Babe', weird food habits, and so much more. This is an episode that was a lot of fun from start to finish! Be sure to follow Denise here https://www.instagram.com/the_burratababe Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.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 - Chinese Food Szn 5:00 - Chinese Food Order 10:00 - Watching Women Eat 17:00 - Breaking the Rules 20:00 - Sweat & Sauna Socks? 23:00 - Social Media Journey

EPISODE 338. Sabino sits down with Ivana to talk about her upbringing in Boston's North End, some interesting Italian phrases from the North End and her career in comedy. Be sure to follow Ivana here https://www.instagram.com/bonetti_ivana Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.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 - North End Talk 3:00 - The Griffin’s 6:00 - Weight and Age 9:00 - Pumpkin Pipe Picking 11:00 - High off Skittles 16:00 - Neighborhood Nicknames 19:00 - Starting Comedy 22:00 - Type 1 & Type 2 27:00 - Italian Roots 32:00 - Boston Strong 39:00 - Relationship with Comedy 43:00 - What’s Next? 48:00 - Boston Italian Feasts 51:00 - Italian Slang

EPISODE 337. Sabino and Mario sit down with Tommy G and Prosciutto Papi from Boston to talk all about the culture in Boston, the popularity of the Deli Boys series, what's to come in the future and so much more! Be sure to follow Tommy here https://www.instagram.com/tommy.guarino Follow Prosciutto here https://www.instagram.com/theprosciuttopapi Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Mario here https://instagram.com/marioboscocomedy To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! 1:00 - Fashion Week 5:00 - How We Got Here 8:00 - Sports Hate 16:00 - Corny Celtics 19:00 - Stadium Status 23:00 - Best Eats in NY 25:00 - Marky Mark 29:00 - Boston GOATs 33:00 - Acting Goals 38:00 - Mario in the House 43:00 - Mario’s Thoughts on

EPISODE 336. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Rita from Cucina Palermo to talk about her old school Sicilian upbringing, passion for cooking, and brand new cookbook! Rita show how her personality is so much more than just someone who loves to cook. Be sure to follow Rita here https://www.instagram.com/cucinapalermo_rita Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.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 - Rita’s Reasonings 3:00 - Gumad Talk 7:00 - Happy Marriages 13:00 - Sicilian Roots 17:00 - Permission to Marry 21:00 - Finding the One 27:00 - Weird Italian Traditions 34:00 - Advice for Men 38:00 - Rita’s Cookbook 42:00 - New Italian Culture 49:00 - Rita’s Daught

EPISODE 335. Sabino and Rocco sit down with viral internet star, the Rizzler and Mario Bosco. On this episode, Rizzler learns some Italian, talks about some of his favorite Italian foods, hobbies, movies, things to do on his free time, and even goes head to head vs Mario in some fun games. This is an episode you surely do not want to miss. Be sure to follow The Rizzler here https://www.instagram.com/itztherealrizzler Follow Mario here https://instagram.com/marioboscocomedy Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! 1:00 - Welcome Rizz 3:00 - Italian Rizz Lessons 7:00 - Pictures or Rides? 11:00 - Mario’s Advice 13:00 - Disney Song Chal

EPISODE 335. Rocco sits down with Italian-Canadian Frank Moyo to talk about Frank’s Calabrese upbringing in Toronto, his passion for Italian music and culture, and his incredible relationship with his Nonni. Be sure to follow Frank here https://instagram.com/frankmoyomusic Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.com Be sure to check our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growingupitalian For Dual Citizenship https://theitalianpassport.com/growingupitalian As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! 1:00 - Moyo Roots 3:00 - Canadian-Calabrese 8:00 - Nonna’s Boy 13:00 - Traditional Italian Life 17:00 - Nonna Knows Best 20:00 - ‘Nduja Folk Lore 24:00 - Teaching with Music 32:00 - Italian Music Influence 36:00 - Who is Frank Moyo? 41:00 - Toronto Pizza & Ferrari’s 47:00 - Knowing Yourself 50:00 - Positive Content 53:00 - What’s Next?

EPISODE 334. Anthony Demonte sits down with Sabino and Rocco for another episode together to talk about everything he's been up to since the first episode together, the amazing DeFonte's family business, boxing, catch phrases and so much more! Be sure to follow Anthony here https://instagram.com/ademonte13 Follow Sabin o here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.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 - Intros/Anthony’s Growth 4:00 - Barese Boy Summer 7:00 - Defonte’s 11:00 - Slinging Sandwiches & Black Pecker 17:00 - Going Out on the Town 19:00 - Social Media Love 22:00 - Poop Deli 24:00 - Weekend Warrior 26:00 - Blind Ranking Cold Cuts 31:00 - Traveling to Italy 33:00 - Barese Style Boxing Songs 36:00 - Favorite Catch Phrases 38:00 - Yuppie Sa

EPISODE 333. Sabino sits down with Big Joe and Lisa Ann to talk about her Italian upbringing in Pennsylvania, her latest business venture and so much more. ​⁠ Be sure to follow Lisa Ann here https://instagram.com/thereallisaann Follow Big Joe here https://instagram.com/bigjoegambino2 Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.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 - Social Media & Big Horns 3:00 - Growing Up Italian 6:00 - Lisa Ann Wines 10:00 - Charcuterie or Antipasti 13:00 - Growing Up Tomatoes 18:00 - Sport Sun Screen 20:00 - Strict Italian Parents 24:00 - Italians in Easton 27:00 - Cash only 31:00 - What is GUI 34:00 - Big Chick Energy 37:00 - Lisa Ann Olympics 40:00 - DMV 42:00 - Lisa’s Stalker 48:00 - Hater Energy 52:00 - Italian Test 55:00 - Screen Time & Text Et

EPISODE 332. Sabino sits down with Vincent Curatola, Vookum and Buckley to talk about how Vince first started acting, the legend of Johnny Sack, growing up in New Jersey and the watch business. ​⁠ Be sure to follow Vincent here https://instagram.com/vince_curatola Follow Vookum here https://instagram.com/vookum Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.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 Intros to Watches 4:00 - Vince loves Vookum 7:00 - Veteran Buck 12:00 - How to buy a good watch 18:00 - Pay for what you get 22:00 - Sicilians & Calabrese 24:00 - Vince growing up in Jersey 26:00 - Losing your shirt in business 29:00 - Vince’s acting start 32:00 - Sopranos audition 36:00 - The Legend of Johnny Sack 40:00 - Italians criticizing the Sopranos 43:00 - Sneaker Collecting 48:0

EPISODE 331. Sabino and Rocco sit down with an Italian who is so infatuated with American cuisine, he started his own burger business in Italy, Mocho. The crew sit down to talk about what inspired Mocho to be so in love with the American culture, Mocho's quest to create the perfect burger and so much more! @Mochohf Be sure to follow Mocho here https://instagram.com/theviplistnyc Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.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 - Foodies in Italy 4:00 - The Most American Italian 7:00 - Boorghers 11:00 - Burger business in Italy 17:00 - Big Mac Museum 20:00 - Pickles & Ketchup 25:00 - Italian Food Rules 31:00 - Toast to Toast 33:00 - Chipotle in Sanza 35:00 - NY Pizza over Italian Pizza 41:00

EPISODE 330. Sabino and Rocco sit down with professional foodies Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, co-founders of @TheVIPList , to talk everything you need to know about food in New York City. The girls give their unbiased opinions on so many restaurants, share some of their best/worst dining experiences and provide many restaurants that everyone should go visit in the NYC area. Go cry about it. Be sure to follow The VIP List NYC here https://instagram.com/theviplistnyc Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.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!

EPISODE 329. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Alessia, host of @XTHEPODCAST to talk about the culture in Montreal, dating, podcasting, and so much more. Watch as Alessia puts Sabino on the hot seat. Be sure to follow Alessia here https://instagram.com/aledeandra Follow Sabino here https://instagram.com/sabinocurcio Follow Rocco here https://instagram.com/rocloguercio To shop our merchandise, visit https://www.growingupitaliangui.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 - Podcasting is hard 5:00 - Montreal culture 8:00 - Family backstory 11:00 - Hamptons 4th of July 13:00 - Canadian content creators 17:00 - Draaaaake 21:00 - Being single 27:00 - Dating Italians 31:00 - How to approach a woman 35:00 - Relationship problems 40:00 - Where to find a good partner 46:00 - What is cheating? 50:00 - Worst dates/Red flags 55:00 - Dating in today’s age 1:02:00 - Date ideas f