Bring Your Guard Down
With no guards up and no filters, we explore what it takes to rise to the top while staying true to family, culture, and heritage. Tune in for real, unguarded conversations that inspire, empower, and celebrate the spirit of Italian perseverance!
Episodes
Rocco and Tony - Episode 42 - Stefano Pecchia - @couplecasualspodcast
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Rocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey
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Rocco and Tony listen to some never before heard audio of Rocco just after his memorable bosing match in India.
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Rocco and Tony sit down and discuss a variety of subjects. This is what happens when a guest cancels at the last minute. Still good stuff. Enjoys yourself!
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Rocco and Tony sit down with Giuseppe — #GiuseppeWordsOfWisdom — for a wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, hustle, and heart. From a memorable dinner with Joe Avati to Giuseppe’s rise to fame and fortune, nothing is off the table. These days, his world revolves around managing a truly multicultural crew — two Mongolians, two Italians, and one Punjabi — and the stories that come with it are as entertaining as the...
Rocco and Tony Sit down with Richard Toronto's first and only Juice Man and Gord, the Loan Arranger, who services are only available when you are in trouble. The boys discuss a wide range of topics including golf, how to qualify for a loan, debt collection methods and the best fruits to combine to make the best juice.
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Rocco and Tony sit down with Angelo from @tdot_italians and Domenic from @Italiancomedy on instrgram. The boys discuss a wide range of topics from the 2026 world cup and Italy's chances to nicknames given to people in small italian towns across Itay.
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Rocco and Tony have put together what they think are the greatest smashes from their 2025 podcasts. It was a great year and we look forward to 2026 with new guests, on location podcasts and continued silliness with an Italian theme. Enjoys yourself!
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Rocco and Tony sit down with Rose Marie, the founder and creative force behind En Rose Events, an event-planning studio known for its stunning designs and custom invitations crafted under the iconic Busta Box brand.With nearly 15 years of experience, Rose Marie has built a reputation for bringing every couple’s vision to life—one handcrafted detail at a time. Her relationships run so deep that she’s now designing invitat...
Rocco and Tony sat down with Frank 'Dangelo. A Canadian entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, actor, and television host. He is best known for founding D'Angelo Brands.
He is also known for his work in the entertainment industry, first as a singer and song writer who has 18 studio albums, then as the host of The Being Frank Show, a weekly self-produced late night talk show which aired in Ontario on Hamilt...
Rocco tells the story of Bianca Neva or Snow White. His version.
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Rocco and Tony sit down with Michael Ciccone fresh of his DNA report that insists he is the long lost relative of Madonna Ciccone. Anyway, join us in an interesting conversation about home ownership and the evolution of the Italian community in Toronto.
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Rocco and Tony discuss Rocco's return to the homeland for a 5 week training mission. What is sleep divorce anyway ? How to deal with snorers on an airplane.
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Rocco and Tony sit down with Joey P. from California Sandwiches and Michael Sleeps—though that’s not actually his last name. Tune in to find out the story behind it. The conversation ranges from long-distance cycling to narcolepsy and more.
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ChatGPT said:
A bidet is a bathroom fixture designed for personal hygiene, specifically for cleaning your genital and anal areas after using the toilet. Instead of relying only on toilet paper, a bidet uses a stream of water to wash you, which many people find to be more hygienic and comfortable.
Rocco and Tony debate which is the proper way to use the bidet. Standing facing the wall or sitting like a toilet. What is y...
Rocco and Tony reflect on the 20th anniversary of the legendary showdown between Parnjeep Singh and Rocco Rompamuro in Mumbai, India. They dive into the pre-fight preparation, intense training, and winning strategies that led Rocco to victory in this unforgettable bout. Of Course, the discussion does not stop there. Enjoys yourself.
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Rocco and Tony thought it would be fitting to bring back one of their first BringYourGuardDown podcast guest for another go around. This time we look into what has been going on with the wedding industry in terms of videography among other topics. Enjoys yourself.
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Rocco and Tony sit down with Mauro Lombardi, who immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1961. Within just a few short years, he went on to earn both his 'Italian" PhD and BA in neighborhood studies. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the journey of an early Italian immigrant and the determination it took to build a life in a new world.
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Rocco and Tony discuss many more Italian subjects from why Italian always want to pay cash, the nona guilt trip, astrology and the link to Italian desserts and more.
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In this episode Rocco and Tony sit down with Martin Ross to discuss the amazing journey of his grandfather Salvator Ucci and how he became Sam Ross. From Abruzzi to the US then to Canada in the 1920s. The legacy of his grandfather and what he had to endure as an early Italian immigrant. An amazing story!
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