Oct 25, 202659 min
EPISODE 445. Leah's Cucina is back on the podcast! One of our favorite guests returns to Brooklyn and we get to it all. From relationships to marriage, shopping for sales, meal prepping and much more! Also be on the...
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GrowingUpItalian
Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino · society · EN
About this Podcast:
For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture.Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world.We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world.Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on the Italian lifestyle, featuring hilarious stories, real talk, and special guests from all corners of the Italian world. Whether you're sipping espresso or stuck in traffic, you're officially invited to the table. Mangia, laugh, and stay connected, because being Italian is more than just a culture, it's a vibe.
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What is GrowingUpItalian about?
For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture. Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world.
What has GrowingUpItalian covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Leah's Cucina Returns! Talking Relationships, Seafood Salad and Growing Up Italian" (25 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Eric D'Alessandro Returns! Talking Fatherhood, Chrome Hearts & Growing Up Italian" (18 October 2026, 73 minutes), and "Keeping It Old School with Big Joe Gambino" (11 October 2026, 61 minutes).
How often does GrowingUpItalian publish?
GrowingUpItalian publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 456 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on GrowingUpItalian?
Booking probability for GrowingUpItalian is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. GrowingUpItalian requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. GrowingUpItalian's contact route on record: verified email.
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GrowingUpItalian is a society podcast with 456 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 18, 20261h 13mEPISODE 444. Eric D'Alessandro is back! The boys catch up with one of our favorite funny guys to talk about fatherhood, our fathers, adapting to change in your life and when might be the right time to buy $15 thousand...
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Keeping It Old School with Big Joe Gambino
Oct 11, 20261h 1mEPISODE 443. We're back in studio with one of our best pals, Big Joe! Joe is here (without Mario) to teach the boys how to become men of respect and keep it old school. We talk being your own person, keeping cash on...
Oct 4, 202655 minEPISODE 442. We're at Red Sauce Studio celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro with some friends that are known for pushing the culture. Tommy DeVito and Sean "The Agent" are in the building talking shop and soaking in the...
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GUIdol 2 - The Search For The Next Italian American Superstar!
Sep 27, 20261h 41mEPISODE 441. It's the 100th year celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro here in NYC's Little Italy and the boys are back on the hunt for Italian-America's next social media superstar! Coming to you LIVE from from the...
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Back 2 School with Mario Bosco
Sep 20, 20261h 6mEPISODE 440. It's back-to-school time and we're back in Brooklyn for a podcast with Mario Bosco! Mario shares what he's been doing this summer, including what he brings to a barbecue, hilarious travel stories and the...
Sep 13, 202652 minEPISODE 439. We're coming to you LIVE from the street at the St. Anthony's Feast in the North End of Boston! Sabino is joined by C-Money, who is an OG Internet Italian, a native of this neighborhood and overall, just a...
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Dominic Chianese Talks Old New York, Acting Career, The Sopranos and Growing Up Italian
Sep 6, 2026—EPISODE 438. We're in the studio for a legendary podcast. Joined by legendary actor and singer, Dominic Chianese. Known best for his roles as Johnny Ola in "The Godfather II" and Junior Soprano in the hit TV show, "The...
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Keepin' it Real with Lardo
Aug 30, 20261h 2mEPISODE 437. The boys are in the studio for a family pod! We are joined by a friend of ours, Anthony "Lardo" - who is a dessert specialist, a very early guest of the podcast and a longtime friend of the show. We talk...
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sixPM Talks Hip-Hop in Italy, Napoli/New York Culture and Growing Up Italian American
Aug 23, 202656 minEPISODE 436. The boys are back in the studio with sixPM to talk about his journey through the music industry and becoming one of the driving forces behind the sound of modern Italian music. Andy is a music producer...
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Brianna & Big Mama Return! Talking Food, Tastes Like Home and Growing Up Italian in New Jersey
Aug 16, 20261h 1mEPISODE 435. Everyone's favorite Jersey mother/daughter duo is back on the couch for a new pod! Brianna and Big Mama are here to bring us up to speed about life, working with family at their new spot "Tastes Like Home"...
Aug 9, 202659 minEPISODE 434. We're in the studio for a family only episode! The boys recap their summers so far, including World Cup meetings, Rocco's family getaway, Sabino getting "Lost in the Sauce" at a feast near you and more. We...
Aug 5, 202613 minSabino sits down with Rocco for a new pod to talk about our recent filming at some iconic Italian American feasts around our way. Some behind-the-scenes of the shoots, sharing some stories and talking about why these...
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Frankie Drago Returns! Talking YouTube Filmmakers, Influencers, Bro Science & Growing Up Italian
Aug 2, 20261h 4mEPISODE 433. Frankie Drago is back! We're in the studio for a new episode and we're talking comedy, movies, summer on Fire Island, our parents' AI illiteracy and much more! Frankie is a young Italian-American comedian...
Jul 26, 20261h 10mEPISODE 432. This week, we're back in the studio to host our dear friend, Giovanni Lanzo, who is the owner and face of the now world famous Luigi's Pizza. We talk everything from his early life to his family story, what...
Jul 19, 20261h 13mEPISODE 431. We're coming to you LIVE from Complex's Family Style Food Fest here in NYC! We joined the LAAMily for one of the biggest food & culture festivals around, where culinary arts, streetwear, live music, and...
Jul 12, 20261h 5mEPISODE 430. We're back with a brand new episode and this week, Big Joe & Mario takeover while Sabino & Rocco sit in the hot seat. We've got BEEF on our hands at the studio as the guys battle for keeps, get out all of...
Jul 5, 20261h 4mEPISODE 429. This week, we're joined by comedian, actress and Long Island sweet heart, Carly Aquilino! We talk about her not-so Italian upbringing, her early career, her crystal collection and much more! Carly shares...
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Summer Check-in with Sabino & Rocco
Jun 28, 20261h 15mEPISODE 428. It's summer time in NYC, the World Cup (and Roberto Baggio) is in town, the Knicks are champions and the city is buzzing! The gang is in the studio to recap what's been happening in Italian America, what...
Jun 21, 20261h 1mEPISODE 427. It's Shock o'Clock!!! This week, we've got "Jshock" on the couch for a conversation you won't see anywhere else... We get to meet "Jerome", as he shares stories and all parts of his journey that led him to...
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