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The Italian American Podcast

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The Italian American Podcast is the first and most engaging podcast dedicated to helping Italian Americans learn about and celebrate their brilliant heritage. We"re obsessed with our heritage, and each week we"ll discuss all things Italian American- including history and family traditions, genealogy, recipes, language, and more with smarts, heart, and a lot of laughs! We"ll be joined by celebrity guests, experts, authors, and everyday Italian Americans for honest and thoughtful conversations

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00:47:57

IAP 275: A Delicious Revolution! John Forti on the...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/04/20

Spring seems to have arrived in many parts of the country, and for countless Italian Americans, these early days of new life mean it's time to get gardening! In many cases, those Italian American gardens will soon be bursting with fruits and vegetables that have been passed down through generations of seed saving. But for one Italian American in particular, the lessons learned watching Nonno and Nonna save the seeds of their favorite tomatoes have led to an expertise that has made him into

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00:54:06

IAP 274: Family Secrets, Family Honor: The Legacy of...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/04/13

Francesca Costa’s name should never have been remembered. In fact, had it not been for her great-niece’s steadfast and unwavering love, any remembrance of Francesca’s life would have been lost to time -- and that’s exactly how the rest of her family wanted it. Italian American author Karen Tintori joins us this week to discuss her 2007 work, “Unto the Daughters.” This chilling and sobering account of an honor killing in a turn-of-the-century Sicilian family– Karen’s very own family— is also a

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00:54:31

IAP 273: Personalize Your Pastiera with Special Guest...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/04/06

As we are about to embark on the solemn celebration of the Easter Triduum, for many Italian Americans, Holy Thursday means a day spent in the kitchen lovingly recreating recipes handed down from generation to generation. This week’s guest, Stefano Arturi, knows a thing or two about recreating recipes. The author of the ⁠Italian Home Cooking Blog⁠, Stefano divides his time between Italy and London. ⁠Stefano came to our attention when he featured our very own POB’s pastiera recipe on his site⁠, so we

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00:57:38

IAP 272: We Stand On the Shoulders: A Monument to the...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/03/30

Louisiana native Charles Marsala has done a lot to promote the history of Italian life in the Bayou State. From creating hours of documentary videos to a mobile app that provides a free walking tour of over sixty Italian American points of interest in and around the Crescent City, the President of the American Italian Federation of the Southeast never rests in his efforts to promote the immense Italian heritage of his home state. His latest project is one that clearly has a special place in his big

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00:48:37

IAP 271: The Long-Forgotten Italian American Phenom...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/03/23

As winter begins to thaw, and the start of spring arrives, a certain segment of the American population usually begins to experience a familiar type of “madness” as the second most popular sporting event of the year hits the airwaves. But did you know that college basketball might not annually grip the nation with “March Madness” had it not been for an Italian American? And chances are his is a name you’ve probably never heard of! This week’s guest, Mike DeLucia, tells us the story of

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01:00:02

IAP 270: Celebrating St. Joseph Altars: The History,...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/03/16

Buona festa di San Giuseppe, everyone! This week’s episode takes us to New Orleans, where our guest, Sandra Scalise Juneau, introduces us to Louisiana’s very special commemoration of one of Italian America’s most beloved holidays… St. Joseph’s Day! Sandra is the author of “Celebrating with St. Joseph Altars: The History, Recipes, and Symbols of a New Orleans Tradition,” which tells the story of how these altars came into being, why the New Orleans Italian community is so dedicated to honoring St

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00:59:32

IAP 269: Why Genealogy Is a Noble Pursuit with...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/03/09

Have you ever wondered if your family tree might include a famous name amongst its many branches?A celebrated figure…a Duke, a King… perhaps even a Pope? This week’s guest stumbled upon a “who’s who” of Italian nobility when he began researching his family history nearly 20 years ago, and now he’s dedicated his life to helping his fellow Italian Americans in their quest to discover their ancestors… from the famed to the famous! Bob Sorrentino is the founder of the Italian Genealogy Blog and Podcast,

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00:54:23

IAP 268: State Your Case: Why Italian America Needs...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/03/02

When it comes to Italian American heritage, each one of the fifty nifty United States that make up our union has its own unique Italian American community and culture. Despite this, only two states—Delaware and New Jersey—have official, state-wide Italian American representation, guaranteeing our history and culture will be taught to current and future generations. This week’s guests, Robert DiBiase, the chairman of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission, and Rick DiLiberto, the chairman of the

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01:01:29

IAP 267: Marriage Italian Style: The Stuff No One...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/02/16

Happy Valentine’s Day, paesani! We’re celebrating the "Day of Amore" with a somewhat unusual episode we hope you enjoy… and that perhaps some of you can even relate to! You see, we here at the Italian American Podcast really are one big famiglia. The conversations we have on air are only the icing on the cake for a group of cumpari who spend an inordinate amount of time chatting, complaining, and dissecting life’s many vicissitudes with one another every week. So this week, Dolores and John have

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00:45:20

IAP 266: Warren J. Ciabattoni on Paesani of Interest...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/02/09

We’re kicking off a new project at the Italian American Podcast as we set out to collect the unique oral histories of the many fascinating Italian Americans from around the nation who we encounter daily. This new initiative, called “Paesani of Interest: Italian American Stories,” kicks off this week with Warren Ciabattoni. Born in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, in a community that was decidedly not Italian, Warren shares how his formative experiences growing up as an outsider in pre-World War II America

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00:56:36

IAP 265: The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia with...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/02/02

From Rocky Balboa to Botticelli, the City of Brotherly Love is one of America’s proudest Italian American locales, and this week’s guest is just the person to tell us how it came to be. Andrea Canepari is an Italian diplomat currently serving at the Directorate General for Country Promotion of the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Rome. He was Ambassador of Italy in the Dominican Republic from 2017 to 2021 and Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia from 2013 to 2017. Andrea is the co-editor

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00:54:35

IAP 264: Frankie D. is Keepin' It Real in Chicago

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/01/25

When it comes to celebrating our Italian American culture, sometimes you need to capture every moment as it happens. Such is the case for this week’s guest, Frank Di Piero. Frank is the host of "Keepin’ It Real with Frankie D." at ItalianAmericanLife.com. With more than 100 “Italian American Moments” to his credit, Frank believes in making our culture accessible to all. In this week’s episode, we sit down with one of the pioneers of Italian American podcasting as he shares his take on why learning

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01:34:16

IAP 263: 72 Hours That Changed Italian America,...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/01/19

For many of us who are active in the Italian American community, there exists a common, existential fear, a constant refrain that can be heard at Lodge meetings and Sunday dinners alike… “The young people aren’t interested in being Italian!" But we decided to challenge this terrifying assumption by providing an opportunity for Italian America’s most dedicated young leaders to meet, mingle, and consider our proud community's present -- and future -- state. “Inspiring,” "incredible,"

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00:52:53

IAP 262: There's No Use Crying Over Spilled Pastina,...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Panic has beset the Italian American Community!! Pastina -- the ultimate Italian American comfort food -- has gone the way of the Dodo!!!Only… it hasn’t! When an Italian American thinks of pastina, especially during these cold winter months, it brings one back to the comforts of childhood, a cozy day in bed, and Nonna’s healing touch. But this week, when Ronzoni pasta announced it was discontinuing the production of this beloved shape we affectionately call “Italian penicillin,” millions of Italian

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00:49:53

IAP 261: The First Family of Torrone

The Italian American Podcast ·

2023/01/04

Close your eyes and try to rate it.That crunchy, sticky, subtly sweet cloud of confection… The pillowy perfection known as torrone candy… Whether at the holiday table, a wedding or feast, or on the ball top at a summer feast, it’s a taste that every Italian American knows. This week’s guests are responsible for bringing that taste to paesani near and far, thanks to their unique way of marketing that old-world taste to new-world homes. Anne Marie and Tony Andriola are the founders and owners

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00:54:25

IAP 260: Are You Part of the Struffoli Squad? With...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Are YOU part of the Struffoli Squad? These beloved Neapolitan confections, deep fried and coated in a sticky sweet sheen of freshly warmed honey, are often considered an essential part of an Italian American Christmas, but for this week’s guest, they’re special enough to earn the title of “show stopper." Annie Petito is one of the incredibly talented culinarians behind Cook’s Illustrated, perhaps the most highly-respected publication amongst America’s chefs. When this proud Italian American got the

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00:57:28

IAP 259: The Songs of Our Folks with Special Guest...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2022/12/15

Music always plays an outsized role in getting us in the “Holiday Spirit," and this year, Christmas in Italian America will have a distinctly Sicilian sound thanks to one very devoted Sicilian American songstress. In this conclusion of our two-part episode with special guest Michela Musolino, we learn more about her new Christmas album, “La Notti Triunfanti”… The Triumphant Night!Michela tells us how she packed up her most beloved Sicilian and Southern Italian Christmas songs and moved to Memphis,

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00:48:56

IAP 258: The Songs of Our Folks with Special Guest...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2022/12/07

For many of us, the music of the motherland and the songs that Italian Americans have contributed to the American soundtrack serve as a way to reconnect to our heritage.But for this week’s guest, preserving and sharing that music isn’t just a passion; it’s a mission she has given her life to. Michela Musolino grew up in a household where Sicilian was spoken so that the children wouldn’t be able to understand adult conversations. By hearing her ancestral language, Michela became determined to join

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00:52:39

IAP 257: Out of the Finance and Into the Frying Pan...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2022/12/01

Deep into a successful career in the exhilarating world of auditing, Italian American serial-achiever Michele Di Pietro decided she needed more out of life.And so, at nearly double the age of most entrants, this life-long lover of the art of “feeding others” decided to head off to culinary school. Today, Michele is an entrepreneur, classically-trained chef, culinary consultant, food writer, cookbook author, blogger, and creator of Mangia With Michele, expressing her lifelong passion for Italian

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00:58:25

IAP256: Inspired by Ancestral Gratitude- The Story of...

The Italian American Podcast ·

2022/11/17

Sometimes in life, we have occasions to pause and take stock of the good we can do in the world around us. For this week’s guest, it was two particular occasions (when she received TWO double lung transplants at University of South Florida-Tampa General Hospital) that inspired her to say “Grazie” to both the hospital that saved her life and the ancestral island that gave it its culture! Dr. Rosemary Intili Ferdinand’s ancestors came from Cerami, Sicily, and her family’s traditions have been a part

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