An Italian American with Confederates in the famiglia?The branches of our family trees often contain mysteries and secrets that are lost until future generations decide to investigate them.This is precisely the case with this weeks episode as we talk

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 vegeta

Francesca Costas name should never have been remembered.In fact, had it not been for her great-nieces steadfast and unwavering love, any remembrance of Francescas life would have been lost to time -- and thats exactly how the rest of her family want

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,

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 an

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 t

Buona festa di San Giuseppe, everyone!This weeks episode takes us to New Orleans, where our guest, Sandra Scalise Juneau, introduces us to Louisianas very special commemoration of one of Italian Americas most beloved holidays St. Josephs Day!Sandra

Have you ever wondered if your family tree might include a famous name amongst its many branches?  A celebrated figurea Duke, a King perhaps even a Pope?This weeks guest stumbled upon a whos who of Italian nobility when he began researchi

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 statesDelaware and New Jerseyhave official, state-wide Italian

Happy Valentines Day, paesani!  Were 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. &n