The Italian American Podcast
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IAP 319: PaisanCon: Where Hollywood Meets Heritage!
Turn up the volume for an exclusive sneak peek into the inaugural “PaisanCon”, where Hollywood meets heritage in a festival of film, food, and famous faces from across the Italian American entertainment scene! We’ll meet Nicky Petito, the young Italian Am
IAP 318: Sent Here on a Higher Authority: The 15-Year Struggle to Bring “Cabrini” to the Big Screen
As we enter into the Easter Season, join us for a poignant reflection on an extraordinary figure in the Italian American community Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American saint. Listen in as we share how personal experiences intertwine with Mot
IAP 317: Meatballs & Memories on Wooster Square: One Family’s Devotion to New Haven’s Little Italy
Explore the deep roots of the Italian community in New Haven, CT with our esteemed guests, Frank Stellato and Uncle Frank Carano as we explore the cultural and culinary importance of the St. Andrew of Amalfi Society and the indelible mark of Italian mig
IAP 316: Evviva San Giuseppe! The Aromas and Anecdotes of St. Joseph’s Day Weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana!
One of the most beloved Italian American holidays is here again, and we are back in New Orleans, LA, coming to you live and uncut from the center of the nations greatest St. Josephs Day celebrations.Join co-host John M. Viola, as he broadcasts directly
IAP 315: Filitalia International- Celebrating Italian Roots from Havana to the Heartland!
Join us as we unwrap the colorful tapestry of Italian culture with guests, Trisha Volpe and Saverio Nestico from Filitalia International. This forward-thinking organization, born in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian American enclave stretches across the
IAP 314: From Tax Ledgers to Teaching Triumphs - Maria Teresa Quaranta is One Special Educator!
When Maria Teresa Quaranta left her tax accountant ledgers for lesson plans, she wasn't just changing careers; she was answering a calling. Her heart led her to the vibrant halls of the Robert F. Kennedy School in Manhattan, where she now brings the r
IAP 313: Silk City Sonnets: Maria Mazziotti Gillan on Italian American Verse and Vitality
Join us for a heartfelt journey through the intricate landscape of cultural identity and generational heritage as we sit down with the esteemed Italian American Poet, Artist, and Professor Maria Mazzotti-Gillan. Listen in as Professor Gillan shares her ev
IAP 312: Unico National: A Century of Service Above Self
For just over 100 years, Unico National has been dedicated to the ideal of Service Above Self. And, the nations largest Italian American service organization also happens to be the place where our very own Pat OBoyle got his start in the Italian Amer
IAP 311: Italian American Future Leaders 2… The Next Generation!
In January of 2023, more than 100 young, active Italian Americans between the ages of 21 and 35, gathered together in Sunrise, Florida for our inaugural Italian American Future Leaders Conference. This year, we set out to live up to the incredible succes
IAP 310: Teach Your Kids Sicilian! With Special Guest Nick Panzarella
How many Italian Americans out there are working hard to try to pass the Italian language, or one of Italys countless Regional Languages, onto the next generation in their family? What about those of us who are attempting to do it while learning one of