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The Italian American Podcast

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Italian American Culture
Italian American Heritage
Family Traditions
Italy
Cultural Identity
Italian American Identity
Italian Cuisine
Cultural Heritage
Frank Sinatra
Culinary Heritage
Italian-American Culture
Calabria
Italian Americans
Little Italy
Brooklyn
Comedy
Sicilian Culture
Italian American Cuisine
Food Traditions
Christmas Traditions

The Italian American Podcast is the first and most engaging podcast dedicated to helping Italian Americans learn about and celebrate their brilliant heritage. We're obsessed with our heritage, and each week we'll discuss all things Italian American- including history and family traditions, genealogy, recipes, language, and more with smarts, heart, and a lot of laughs! We'll be joined by celebrity ... more

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Latest Episodes

What does a 127-year-old street organ have to tell us about Italian-American history? More than you might imagine!

In this fascinating episode of the Italian American Podcast, we welcome Tony Gangi, proprietor of the Great American Street Organ, wh... more

In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, hosts John, Pat, and Marcella welcome guests Joe Nasello and Anthony Marucci to discuss the launch of Insieme, a new youth initiative by UNICO, the nation's largest Italian American service organizatio... more

In this episode of the Italian American Podcast, hosts John, Pat, and Marianna welcome memoirist Julianna Forlano for a lively conversation about Italian American heritage, family traditions, and cultural identity. From treasured seeds brought from I... more

In this part 2 of podcast episode 436, Dr. Marcella Martin shares how Mount Etna's eruption forced her family to reroute their travel plans through Rome and Pompeii before finally reaching Sicily with three young children. The group also talks about ... more

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Tony Gangi
Proprietor of the Great American Street Organ
Great American Street Organ
Episode: IAP EP 390 Tony Gangi "The Last Organ Grinder"
Joe Nasello
National president of UNICO National
UNICO National
Episode: IAP 438 Building the Future of Italian America: UNICO's Insieme Youth Initiative
Anthony Marucci
Chair of UNICO National's Insieme program
UNICO National
Episode: IAP 438 Building the Future of Italian America: UNICO's Insieme Youth Initiative
Julianna Forlano
Memoirist, writer, and radio host
Italian American Writers Association
Episode: IAP 437 Preserving Our Roots: Italian American Identity, Memory, and Tradition
Matthew Cutolo
Episode: IAP 436 Part 2 Surviving Summer in Italy: Wildfires, Travel Chaos, and Lasting Memories
Livio Cori
Napolitan singer-songwriter
Live performance at Festa Tutte Festa / Feats of San Gennaro
Episode: IAP 435 From Naples to Little Italy: Livio Cori on Music, Tradition, and the Italian Diaspora
Nunzia La Pastaia
Pasta maker and central guest
Arco Basso, Bari Vecchia
Episode: IAP 433 The Women of Bari Vecchia: Keeping the Orecchiette Tradition Alive
Gilda Rorro
Physician and educator, co-creator of the curriculum
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission
Episode: IAP 432 Celebrating the Universality of Italian Heritage
Mary Rorro
Physician, educator, author of curriculum materials
New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission
Episode: IAP 432 Celebrating the Universality of Italian Heritage

Hosts

John Viola
Host of The Italian American Podcast; central figure in kitchen-table culture and storytelling.
Patrick O'Boyle
Co-host and frequent contributor; known for thoughtful, humorous banter and historical/dialect insights.
Marcella Martin
Co-host with strong storytelling presence and cultural perspective.
Nicole Ponti
Host focused on lifestyle branding and Italian-inspired aesthetics.
Brandon
Co-host introducing guests and guiding conversation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 491 ratings
  • Diaspora discussion

    I really enjoyed the discussion, especially the reminiscent terms “Ah va Napoli” and “Shcarole” which my grandfather used often as a New Jersey transplant to California.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deronbmap
    United States9 months ago
  • Week of Nov10

    Please stop interrupting the guest with your desire to talk about yourself, sheep and goats and analogies that completely disrespect your guests time. Remember we are trying to dispel stereotypes and it seems like you are perpetuating them

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    dreamgenie94
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not bad

    Trying to get in touch with my Italian roots so found this pod after blindly searching. Overall it’s not bad for free entertainment, but one of the hosts is super annoying— an insufferable windbag who goes on and on, in love with the sound of his own voice. Seriously, he barely lets a guest speak before he interrupts with his own lengthy tangents. Also FYi the hosts are specifically New York Italian Americans which I think is very different from those raised in other states. I’m from New England... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    showfan888
    United Statesa year ago
  • FIX YOUR AUDIO!!!! Per favore!

    Oh my goodness it’s so upsetting how poor the audio quality of this podcast is, because I love listening to it and everything you all have to say. But it’s so difficult to actually listen to! For an audio format of media…. I mean?! 3 stars is pretty generous bc the audio is truly awful but I really hope that with this review and the others I have seen stating the same, you will fix it soon! I love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    garafolo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like a phone call with friends

    Listening to full episodes makes me feel I am with a group of my Italian east coast friends from law school who have become devout Catholic like me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theresa the little flower
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the sense of community and family feel, often describing it as like sitting with cousins.
Several listeners praise deep cultural and historical insights with authentic Italian American perspectives.
A few reviews call out audio quality and guest interaction as areas some listeners wish to improve.

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IAP EP 390 Tony Gangi "The Last Organ Grinder"
Q: So the street organ that you brought up here today, the one that I saw you with at the Fisherman's Field in Boston. I was just absolutely enchanted by this. I mean, it's a work of art. It truly is. It is.
Gangi says the instrument dates to 1899, was built by C. Maserati in Lower Manhattan, and was purchased by Marino Persichini, who settled in Boston and played it for decades.
IAP EP 390 Tony Gangi "The Last Organ Grinder"
Q: So tell us what is a street organ and what is an organ grinder?
An organ grinder was a street performer who played a crank-operated barrel organ or barrel piano, often earning a living by performing in public.
IAP 437 Preserving Our Roots: Italian American Identity, Memory, and Tradition
Q: How was Philly different from the Italian community in Syracuse, going from one to the other?
Forlano says Syracuse's Italian American community was more dispersed, while Philadelphia has a vibrant Little Italy and a regional Italian American newspaper that reaches into New Jersey and Delaware.
IAP 437 Preserving Our Roots: Italian American Identity, Memory, and Tradition
Q: When did your interest in writing begin?
Forlano had written throughout her career in publishing and radio. A visit to Sicily during the pandemic inspired her to write about the experience, which grew from a travel memoir into a broader exploration of Italian American identity.
IAP 438 Building the Future of Italian America: UNICO's Insieme Youth Initiative
Q: What does that 10-month schedule look like?
Marucci says the program offers a roadmap rather than required activities. For example, a September club meeting could discuss Italian migration, and schools are encouraged to hold a heritage event with UNICO in October.

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What is The Italian American Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers Italian American culture through a kitchen-table style of conversation that blends history, family traditions, language, cuisine, and contemporary identity. Episodes span wine and regional gastronomy, notable Italian American histories, entrepreneurship, fashion, sports, and diaspora experiences, often featuring guests who are authors, designers, academics, musicians, and community leaders. It probably appeals to listeners who want culturally rich storytelling, practical lifestyle insights, and a sense of connection to a broad Italian American community, from first-generation to multi-generation families. A standout element is the mix of deep historical context with personal anecdotes and practical takeaways, plus frequent ... more

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Recent guests on The Italian American Podcast include:

1. Tony Gangi
2. Joe Nasello
3. Anthony Marucci
4. Julianna Forlano
5. Matthew Cutolo
6. Livio Cori
7. Nunzia La Pastaia
8. Gilda Rorro

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