GrowingUpItalian

GrowingUpItalian

Step into the heart of Brooklyn and right into the lively Italian home of the Growing Up Italian trio—Rocco, Sabino, and Michela! These three first-generation Italians are serving up laughs, love, and lots of culture straight from Williamsburg. They started this podcast to bring the Italian community together, celebrate their roots, and keep the traditions alive—from Nonna’s recipes to classic family debates. Each Sunday, they’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.

Episodes

April 20, 2025 53 mins

EPISODE 366. Sabino & Rocco hit The Bronx's Little Italy to meet actor, Vincent Pastore, at Mike's Deli. The guys share some amazing food, their favorite films, Sopranos moments and the greatness of The Bronx. We're with Big P now. Tune in to watch Vincent take over the show!

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Italian School Day 8. Class is back in session for Day 8 with everyone in the Cresciuto Italiano band for the first time. Mario, Joe, Rocco, Sabino and Eva. This one will be one for the record books.

 

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EPISODE 365. Sabino & Rocco welcome Francesco De Carlo to Brooklyn! A prolific stand-up comic from Rome who has been making waves for over a decade in the Italian comedy scene, and is now crushing the clubs here in NYC. The gang discusses their love for Rome, Italian-American stereotypes and are also joined by our beloved, Eva Calvani, for an impromptu chat - solo in Italiano!

 

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EPISODE 364. Sabino & Rocco sit down with returning guest, the Burrata Babe. The crew talks OG bangers, high BMI's and keeping traditions alive. And of course... she brings treats!

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Italian School Day 7. Class is back in session for Day 7 with Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino. Whenever Professor Eva isn't around, anything goes in class.

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Italian School Day 6. Class is back in session for Day 6 with our professor Eva finally back from Italy. Watch as Rocco is joined by his classmates, Mario Bosco and Big Joe as Sabino is enjoying some time in Italy.

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Italian School Day 5. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco with substitute teachers Big Joe Gambino and Mario Bosco filling in for Eva who is away in Italy.

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Italian School Day 4. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco with special guest Vito Shade as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹

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Italian School Day 3. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹

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Italian School Day 2. Sit back, relax and learn some Italian with Sabino and Rocco as they try their best to improve their Italian one class at a time. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹

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Italian School Day 1. As first generation Italian-Americans, we couldn’t be more proud to have such a deep connection with Italy. Today, we start a completely brand new podcast where we ONLY speak Italian. This is an effort to not only improve our 'proper' Italian, but to also connect with those in Italy. We hope you all tune in to our new series 🇮🇹

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EPISODE 363. NEW STUDIO ALERT! Sabino and Rocco sit down for the first time in their new studio with the very young and talented Italian artist, Kid Yugi and Ciro Buccolieri. Special guest appearances by Mario Bosco and Big Joe Gambino For the video version of this episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-NZLlCUemE Be sure to follow Kid Yugi here https://www.instagram.com/kidyugiy3p Follow Ciro here https://www.instagram.com/cirob...
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EPISODE 362. Sabino and Rocco sit down for their last podcast in the OG studio that started it all with Mario Bosco and Tracey Carnazzo. Just like any episode with Mario, this one is all over the place. The crew talk about the fond memories in the room, Tracey shares some Comedy advice and they each compare themselves to deli meats, cheeses and side dishes (yes we're serious). For the video version of this podcast https://www.youtu...
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EPISODE 361. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Bianca from Brooklyn for the first time to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, 'Braciole' , studying abroad in Italy and life before and after social media. We really get to know Bianca this episode so we hope you enjoy it. Be sure to follow Bianca here https://www.instagram.com/biancafrombrooklyn Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/gro...
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Episode 360. Sabino and Rocco sit down for another podcast with good friend and comedian Matteo Lane. The crew get together and catch up on life, talk about Matteo's Comedy Special that comes out on Hulu in May and his cookbook that releases in April. Be sure to follow Matteo here https://www.instagram.com/matteolane Go get Matteo's cookbook here https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-pasta-sucks-matteo-lane/1146135272 Sign up to ou...
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Episode 359. Sabino and Rocco sit down with comedian Dominic Leonelli aka Dom Cruise to talk about his upbringing in Ohio, struggle when moving to New York and the Comedy scene on Cruise ships. Be sure to follow Dom here https://www.instagram.com/dominicleonelli 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.co...
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Episode 358. Sabino and Rocco sit down with prank Queen Nina Minaj and her son Joey. The crew sit together and talk about Nina's upbringing, moving to America at a very young age, what it was like growing up in Astoria, her viral Z100 Phone Tap moment and so much more. Be sure to follow Nina here https://www.instagram.com/jspeck8266 Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupi...
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Episode 357. Sabino and Roco sit down with Marc Anthony (not that Marc Anthony) to talk about life in Canada, how he started comedy and his incredible content as Nonno Be sure to follow the brothers here https://www.instagram.com/notmarcanthony 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...
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Episode 356. Sabino and Rocco sit down Rich and Jack of Brothers Cucina to talk about life in Newark, New Jersey and how they're preserving Italian-American culture through social media. Be sure to follow the brothers here https://www.instagram.com/brothers.cucina 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....
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Episode 355. Sabino and Rocco sit down with Vito Shade to talk about Vito's music career, his freestyle skills, his Italian roots, how he started his career as a voice actor to many popular shows we still watch today and so much more. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to follow Shade here https://www.instagram.com/vitoshade Sign up to our Patreon for A LOT of extra content and NO ADS here https://www.patreon.com/growingupitalian To shop o...
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