GrowingUpItalian Podcast
1) Giovanni Paolo on Building a Mozzarella Empire, Joe Rogan & Growing Up Italian in the Bronx
EPISODE 403. We've got a brand new episode with our pal from the Bronx, Giovanni Paolo. Gio is a Bronx-born sandwich artist who is known worldwide for spreading happiness (and mozzarella), eating good...Show More
2) Davi on Modern Dating, Old-School Romance & Growing Up Italian in Jersey City
EPISODE 402. This week, we're joined by our paisan Davide De Pierro (@davi87dp). Davi is an Italian-American attorney and author from Jersey who has connected with millions of people on social media b...Show More
Davi on Modern Dating, Old-School Romance & Growing Up Italian in Jersey City
1:02:18 | Dec 28th, 2025
3) GUI CHRISTMAS Podcast with Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco
EPISODE 401. This week, the fam's here and we're bringing the holidays straight to you with a Christmas special you don't want to miss. Join in on our Christmas conversation, as we get into all of the...Show More
4) Rob Pepp talks Dunkin Donuts Loyalty, Chicken Cutlets and Staten Island
EPISODE 400. This week, we have the "other" King of Staten Island: Rob Peppaceno. Rob is a content creator, a paralegal by day, and a friend of ours who has become beloved on social media for his rela...Show More
5) Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston
EPISODE 399. Tommy G & Prosciutto Papi are back! From food fights to the big screen, our favorite Boston salami slicers sit down to share some stories from the road, back home and everywhere in betwee...Show More
Tommy Guarino & Prosciutto Papi Talk Threeways, Family Plan 2 & Growing Up in Boston
1:03:54 | Dec 7th, 2025
6) Rose Villain Returns to Talk New Music, San Remo & Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 398. Rose Villain is back! One of our favorite Italian artists joins us in Gotham City to talk about her music, reaching new audiences, and what it was like "Growing Up Italian" in the USA. Tu...Show More
7) Christian Petroni Talks Parm to Table, Martha Stewart and Growing Up Italian
EPISODE 397. Christian Petroni is back! It's been a long time coming, but we have our cooking cousin from the Bronx on the podcast this week. From Ponza to "upstate" NY and now taking his talents ever...Show More
Christian Petroni Talks Parm to Table, Martha Stewart and Growing Up Italian
1:02:47 | Nov 23rd, 2025
8) The Winners of GU-Idol: Johnna & Gianna
EPISODE 396. The first GU-Idol's are here. At this year's San Gennaro Feast, our team selected a group of very talented Italians and invited them to showcase their personalities on the mic with us @ R...Show More
9) Nicolas Scalia talks Horrible Italian American Food, Calia Farm and Visiting Sicily
EPISODE 395. This week, we have everyone's favorite Sicilian, Nicolas Calia. Nicolas is an Italian-American immigrant who has made his way here in the States by showcasing his love of food, family and...Show More
10) The Krispy Pizza Boys on the Importance of Family, Good Pizza and Squares or Sicilians
EPISODE 394. This week's episode is a "spesh" -- joined by the family behind Krispy Pizza. The pizza joint that went from being a locally beloved 13th Avenue slice shop to now a globally recognized br...Show More
The Krispy Pizza Boys on the Importance of Family, Good Pizza and Squares or Sicilians
1:08:14 | Nov 1st, 2025