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I Wish I Were A Prosciutto

Scopa Communications

Martin Blanco and Sandra Radosh host an ongoing discussion and exploration of Italian American Food. The show comprises a mix of family recipes, humorous stories, and interviews with people who continue the traditions that exemplify the best of Italian American feasting.

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00:57:42

Where is the best Sicilian Food in New York? Maybe at...

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2026/04/23

Sandra and Martin accidentally meet celebrated chef Salvo Lo Castro, of Casasalvo while en route to the legendary Russ and Daughters. They learned that Salvo cooked at the Vatican for 10 years before moving to New York during the pandemic. In their adventure, Sandra and Martin go to a taping of The View, meet Salvo Lo Castro, make new friends outside of Yona Schimmel Knishery, eat creamed herring at Russ and Daughters (only Sandra), and finally enjoy an exquisite meal complimented by exquisite

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00:33:43

Delicious Italian Food in Disney World Part 3 - The...

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2026/04/11

Sandra and Martin conclude their Italian culinary tour of Walt Disney World with visits to Geo 82, Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Geyers Point Bar and Grill, and Comet Pin Pong (in Washington, DC). This episode takes you to Disney's EPCOT, Disney's Wilderness Lodge resort, and a famous pizzeria in Washington. Martin wanted to prove to Sandra that anyone can find delicious and authentic Italian food in Disney World.#italianfood #italianamericanfood #roadtripfood #WaltDisneyWorld

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00:50:06

Martin Makes Pizza Gran - It Must Be Easter

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2026/04/04

Happy Easter!Martin prepares an Easter Wheatberry Cheesecake - Pizza Gran.In the main section, Martin's mom shares some Easter stories from the 1940's and 1950's, growing up in the Bronx. Listen to the Signal Award winning podcast, I Wish I Were a Prosciutto for stories that celebrate Italian and Italian American culture through the lens of its great culinary traditions. #Easter #pizzadolce #pizzagran #Easterpie #italianamericanfood #italianamericantraditions #michelscicolone

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00:59:36

Delicious Italian Food in Disney World Part 2 - The...

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2026/03/27

Martin is an unabashed Disney enthusiast; Sandra is not. Can you have a great time at Disney World even if you don't care for theme parks, moreover, can you find excellent Italian food in Disney World? Join Sandra and Martin on their road trip to Disney World. They begin with rest stops at Buc-ee's, then reflect on their visits to EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom, and conclude this episode with lunch at Bar Riva at Disney's Riviera Resort. Be sure to check out the Part 1 from

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00:45:25

Happy Saint Joseph's Day

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2026/03/19

Sandra and Martin celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph. This Roman Catholic holiday also epitomizes the essence of Italian and Italian American traditions, family celebrations, and cooking. They discover that this holiday, in contrast with the ebullient Saint Patrick's Day, is more about appreciating Fathers and the Father of the Holy Family, and eating special foods that are simple, but hearty...except for the delicious Zeppole di San Giuseppe which are a luscious treat. Martin prepares two

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00:45:01

Delicious Italian Food in Disney World Part 1

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2026/03/10

Sandra and Martin take a road trip to Disney World in search of delicious Italian food. Martin, a Disney enthusiast knows where to go. Sandra, a Disney novice, is skeptical. In today's episode, they present their first real-time dining experience as they have dinner at Il Mulino at Disney's Swan Hotel. They are joined by Martin's wife Barbara. Gnocchi bolognese, pizza with arugula and prosciutto, and few surprises.Italian and Italian American culinary traditions are alive and well in

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00:38:27

Snowbound: Make Soup and Roast Red Peppers

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2026/02/07

I Wish I Were a Prosciutto is a Signal Award winning podcast celebrating Italian-American food and the traditions, stories, and recipes behind this extraordinary cuisine. Sandra and Martin couldn't make it to the studio due to January's huge snowstorm, so they "MacGyvered" an episode through Zoom. They talk about making comfort foods for when you are snowed in. Sandra shares her recipe for split pea soup. Martin shares his method for roasting red peppers. Then they played a

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00:54:17

Indiana Angrisani and the Glimmering Ricotta Salata

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2026/01/30

The Signal Award Winning I Wish I Were a Prosciutto returns with more stories about Italian and Italian American food, Nona recipes, family traditions, Italian American culture and Italian American lifestyle. Sandra Radosh and Martin Blanco reflect on their respective holidays, then Martin serves a distinctive pasta dish highlighted by ricotta salata cheese. In the main section, Anthony Angrisani speaks about working in his family's shop, Calandra's Cheese, formerly of the famous Italian

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00:57:44

An American-Italian Journey Culminating at Wave Hill...

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2026/01/22

Sandra and Martin speak with Angela Burdo of Wave Hill Breads in Norwalk, Connecticut. Angela has had an extraordinary life journey beginning in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She moved to Rome and lived most of her adult life there. She had a family, ran a pizzeria, coffee bar, and bakery. Seeking economic opportunity, she returned to Connecticut and works at Wave Hill Breads in Norwalk. #wavehillbreads #norwalkct #fairfieldcounty #connecticut #italianbread #espresso

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00:57:45

Feast of the 7 Fishes - La Vigile 2025

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2025/12/20

In this episode of the Signal Award-winning I Wish I Were a Prosciutto, Sandra speaks about her visit to the Neapolitan presepio (creche) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Martin makes a mess with his grandmother's pizzelle iron. He does manage to prepare and serve delicious Saint Lucy Buns and a delicious plate of pasta alici (pasta with anchovies). In the main section, they speak with Martin's mom, Barbara Hawes. They talk about La Vigile - The Feast - The Feast of the

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00:59:24

Italy Comes to Stamford, Connecticut

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2025/12/13

Sandra and Martin sample the top part of the prosciutto haunch compliments of Teitel Brothers, as well as a delicious French Onion Bread from Addeo Brothers Bakery, both legacy shops from Arthur Avenue. In the main section, they speak with Joseph Tarzia who moved to Stamford Connecticut from Italy when he was a boy. Joseph was an Italian language teacher in the Stamford School District, but his mastery of the language and love of the culture, brought him many fascinating life experiences, most

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01:03:06

Signal Awards, Pizzelle, Nevole, and Ortona Bella

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2025/11/28

Sandra and Martin talk about winning a Bronze Signal Award for their episode with Lidia Bastianich. They also talk about the Signal Awards Party at Public Works in Brooklyn, and their late supper at Black Oak on Fifth. In the main section, they speak with Lisa Cupido Fogarty and her father Dario Cupido. These New Yorkers talk about the lovely town of Ortona in Italy and the special Ortonese way of making pizelles, called nevole.#signalawards #lidiabastianich #pizzelle #nevole #ortona #italy

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01:09:58

2nd Anniversary: Popes, Prosciuttos, Pantelleria, and...

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2025/11/08

Sandra and Martin celebrate their 2nd anniversary with a recap of all the exciting events of the year including: a radio show on WGCH 1490AM, You Tube appearances, conversations with Mary Ann Esposito and Teddy Coluca, and a Signal Awards Bronze prize for their episode with Lidia Bastianich.#SignalAwards #SignalAwards2025Winner #MaryAnnEsposito #LidiaBastianich #TeddyColuca #OnlyMurdersintheBuilding #Galloniprosciutto #prosciutto #italianamericanmuseum #kimsayid #MicheleScicolone #eatcapers.com

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01:05:08

Gelato: A Love Story.

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2025/10/27

Sandra and Martin sample scrumptious gelato from one of the finest gelaterias, in Connecticut, Oggi Gelato. After they enjoy generous helpings of pistachio and stracciatella, they speak with Oggi Gelato co-owner Maurizio Ricci.Warning: listening to this episode without gelato is hazardous to your health.#oggigelato #gelato #pistacchio #stracciatella #brontepistacho #brontesicily #norwalk #fairfield #romanacci #osteriaromana

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00:45:34

Marcella Hazan - The Mother of Italian Cooking in...

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2025/10/17

It's Book Club Day! Sandra and Martin reflect on the PBS American Masters special about the Mother of Italian food in America, Marcella Hazan. Then they explore 2 books by Marcella, The Classic Italian Cook Book and Marcella's Italian Kitchen. Then Martin serves a plate of pasta with Marcella's famous tomato sauce. Come celebrate Italian Heritage Month with Marcella, Sandra and Martin.#MarcellaHazan #ItalianHeritageMonth, #ItalianFood #ItalianAmericanFood #pbs #ItalianRecipes

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00:48:51

Signal Award Finalists with Lidia Bastianich

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2025/10/01

We are pleased and proud to announce that we are finalists for a Signal Award in the Individual Episode - Best Guest category. The episode is with Lidia Bastianich from early November 2024. We enjoy a dynamic conversation with Lydia about her PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: Gamechangers, how she met Julia Child, how she raised her children while running her businesses, and how much she loves her grandchildren. In addition to being a finalist in the Best Guest category, the episode is a

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00:52:24

The Macaroni Riots of 1914

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2025/09/18

Sandra and Martin discuss the Macaroni Riots of 1914, which took place in Federal Hill, an Italian American enclave, in Providence Rhode Island. The catchy name belies the important issues that moved so many citizens to violence. In honor of the anniversary of the Macaroni Riots, Martin serves some delicious pasta piselli. Then they speak with Martin's mother about happy child memories in Rhode Island from the late 1940s.#FederalHIll #AtwellsAvenue #ProvidenceRhodeIsland #RussellDeSimone

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01:10:41

Only Murders in the Building: A Conversation with...

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2025/09/10

Only Murders in the Building is back, and Sandra and Martin have an engaging conversation with Teddy Coluca, the veteran character actor who portrays Lester the Doorman. They'll talk about Teddy's outstanding acting career, doing theatre in the Bronx, growing up in Brooklyn and New Jersey, and most importantly Italian American food. Sandra also asks Teddy to introduce her to Martin Short.#TeddyColuca #OnlyMurdersinTheBuilding #TheBlackList #DanteAlbertie #MarcoGreco #StephenAdlyGuirgis

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00:56:05

Michele Scicolone, San Diego, and John Basilone

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2025/08/01

Martin reports on his trip to San Diego. He briefly explores Little Italy where he learns about a true hero, John Basilone. In the main section, Sandra and Martin speak with Michele Scicolone, celebrated author of many cookbooks, countless magazine articles, and curator of Italian Food Culture. Among her many credits, she is created all the recipes for The Sopranos Family Cookbook as Compiled by Artie Bucco. And finally, Martin serves a recipe from Michele's book Italian Holiday Cooking, an

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00:55:01

Mary Ann Esposito - A Conversation

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2025/07/08

Sandra and Martin speak with Mary Ann Esposito, one of the most celebrated television cooks and a valued conservator of Italian and Italian American culinary traditions. She'll share stories, talk about how she came to be an expert on Italian cuisine, her extraordinary vegetable garden, the joys of Italian food and home cooking, and even her favorite style of prosciutto,Mary Ann Esposito is the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito and the

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