We discuss the life of a genuine Italian Master Tailor who made suits for Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Recorded: October 7, 2016 Running Time: 24:15 Guest: Orazio Calvaresi
Episode 17 – The Art of Jarring Tomatoes
In this episode, we interview Maria Spilotro, an expert in jarring tomatoes. Recorded: August 17, 2016 Running Time: 30:04 Guest: Maria Spilotro
Episode 16 – Interview with NYC Restaurateur “Nicky Meatballs”
In this episode, we interview NYC restaurateur “Nicky Meatballs” (Nick Mormando). Recorded: July 15, 2016 Running Time: 30:56 Guest: Nick Mormando
Episode 15 – Pianist Anthony Molinaro
In this episode, we interview acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Anthony Molinaro. Recorded: June 25, 2016 Running Time: 30:40
Episode 14 – The Story of Frank Russo and Russo Power Equipment
In this episode, we discuss Frank Russo Sr. of Russo Power Equipment and how it came to be. Guests: Ralph Russo, Silva Russo, Frank Russo, Tony Russo, and Tony Russo Jr. Recorded: May 10, 2016 Running Time: 29:32
Episode 13 – Author Gay Talese
In this episode, we interview best-selling Italian-American author Gay Talese. Guests: Gay Talese Recorded: February 2, 2016 Running Time: 29:16
Episode 12 – A Little Chicago Secret
In this episode, we’ll be discussing Chicago’s Mariano Park and how it came to be. Guests: Richard Valentino, Carol Valentino-Barry Recorded: January 27, 2016 Running Time: 30:48
Episode 11 – “I Am Books”
In this episode, we’ll be talking about the country’s first Italian-American bookstore located in Boston’s North End. Guests: Nicola Orichuia Recorded: December 16, 2015 Running Time: 40:47
Episode 10 – The Enrico Caruso Museum
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the Enrico Caruso Museum in Brooklyn, New York with founder and curator Aldo Mancusi. Guests: Aldo Mancusi Recorded: November 17, 2015 Running Time: 33:39
Episode 9 – “America’s Banker” Amadeo Peter Giannini
In this episode, we’ll be discussing who was Amadeo Peter Giannini and why you should know. Guests: Bob Masullo, Bill Dal Cerro Recorded: July 27, 2015 Running Time: 33:48