The Italian American Podcast
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IAP 336: From Scotland to California: Christina Conte's Culinary Adventures
Join us as we bring you a heartwarming conversation with Christina Conte, the culinary genius behind "Christina's Cucina." Christina's journey from a children's social worker in Scotland to a beloved food blogger in California is not
IAP 335: Exploring Italian Heritage Cinema with the Bongiornos
Join us for an engaging and heartfelt journey through Italian American heritage and filmmaking. We were lucky to have this fascinating discussion with filmmakers Mary Lou and Jerome Bongiorno. In this podcast, they each shared their rich Italian roots, tr
IAP 334: Scholarships & Homeruns: Empowering Youth in Baseball in Italy
Discover the untold stories and rich heritage of Italian American baseball as we welcome Joe Quagliano, Chris Vaccaro, and Carmine Gangone from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. You'll learn how the foundation is creating a vibrant community
IAP 333: Finding the Italian American Dream in Hartford
What happens when family expectations clash with personal desires? In our latest episode, we explore the powerful influence of family values and identity within Italian American communities. From the intense pressure to uphold family honor to the warmth
IAP 332: Partners in Gatekeeping How Italy Shaped U.S Immigration Policy over Ten Pivotal Years 1891-1901
We are thrilled to feature Lauren Braun-Strumfels, the brilliant author of "Partners in Gatekeeping," who shares her fascinating journey into Italian culture and immigration. Together, we uncover the allure and complexity of Italian culture, dr
IAP 331: Bridging Traditions: A Journey Through Italian America
Join us for an entertaining and heartfelt episode of the Italian American Podcast as John Viola, Patrick O'Boyle, and special guest Mark Rotella bring you into the heart of Little Italy from their newly set up studio. Listen in as we banter everything
IAP 330: The FOLK Doctor Stories Continue! Pt. 2 Italian Remedies and Tales With Zia Rosa
What ancient Italian remedy could save you from your next cold, and which family superstition might just predict your next visitor? Join us on a nostalgic journey through the rich tapestry of Italian traditions and remedies as we continue part 2 of this d
IAP 329: The FOLK Doctor is in! Italian Remedies & Reminisces with Zia Rosa!
Brace yourself for a heartwarming and hilarious journey through Italian American culture as we introduce the newest member of our podcast family, the delightful (folk) Doctor Zia Rosa! This special episode is filled with light-hearted banter as we delve i
IAP 328: A Bonafide Movie Star! Brenda Vaccaro On Fame, Famiglia And Everything In Between
Ever wondered what its like to navigate Hollywoods golden era with icons like Frank Sinatra and Robert Mitchum? What defines the essence of resilience and the enduring power of family bonds? Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Brenda Vaccaro, who
IAP 327: Legacy of Little Italy with Ernie Rossi
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Ernie Rossi of E. Rossi Company to the newly minted Red Sauce Studio in the heart of Little Italy. With a legacy dating back to 1910, Ernie shares captivating stories about his family's significant contributions to Neapo