Interview with Jim Savoldi, on the life of his grandfather, Joe Savoldi. All American football player at Notre Dame under legendary coach, Knute Rockne, professional wrestler, Teacher, Mentor, and secret agent in WWII. Recorded: February 20, 2021 Running Time: 51 minutes 3 seconds
Episode 73 – Feast of the Seven Fishes, A Brooklyn Story and Italian Recipes with Daniel Paterna
Interview with author Daniel Paterna, “The Feast of the Seven Fishes, A Brooklyn Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food & Family”. Recorded: December 16, 2020 Running Time: 30 minutes 22 second
Episode 72 – Dick Biondi Film, Disc Jockey and The Wild I-tralian with Joe Farina
Interview with Joe Farina, the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Dick Biondi Film. Recorded: December 5, 2020 Running Time: 24 minutes 56 second
Episode 71 – Sinatra, Streets and Saloons to the Stage with Legendary Entertainer Tom Dreesen
Interview with Tom Dreesen, author of “STILL STANDING… My Journey From Streets And Saloons To The Stage, And Sinatra”. Purchase Tom’s new book: https://amzn.to/3jk43Uz Recorded: October 21, 2020 Running Time: 30 minutes 21 second
Episode 70 – Part 8/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Dr. Fred Gardaphé & Carla Simonini
Part 8/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Dr. Fred Gardaphé & Carla Simonini. Dr. Fred Gardaphé is a Distinguished Professor of English and Italian American Studies, Queens College, CUNY. Carla Simonini is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Paul and Ann Rubino Italian American Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss “Why Columbus and Beyond Columbus”. Recorded: October … Read More
Episode 69 – Part 7/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Mr. John Viola & Carla Simonini
Part 7/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Mr. John Viola & Carla Simonini. Mr. John Viola is the former President of NIAF (National Italian American Foundation). Carla Simonini is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Paul and Ann Rubino Italian American Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss “Why Columbus and Beyond Columbus”. Recorded: October 2020 Running Time: … Read More
Episode 68 – Part 6/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Ms. Heather Miller & Carla Simonini
Part 6/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Ms. Heather Miller & Carla Simonini. Ms. Heather Miller is the Executive Director of the American Indian Center of Chicago. Carla Simonini is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Paul and Ann Rubino Italian American Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss the Pro and Con Voices. Recorded: October 2020 Running … Read More
Episode 67 – Part 5/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Mr. Sergio Giangrande & Carla Simonini
Part 5/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Mr. Sergio Giangrande & Carla Simonini. Mr. Sergio Giangrande is the President of the JCCIA (Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans) in Chicago. Carla Simonini is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Paul and Ann Rubino Italian American Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss the Pro and Con Voices. Recorded: … Read More
Episode 66 – Part 4/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Dr. Bénédicte Deschamp & Carla Simonini
Part 4/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Dr. Bénédicte Deschamp & Carla Simonini. Dr. Bénédicte Deschamp is a Professor of Italian American Immigration History, University of Paris, France. Carla Simonini is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Paul and Ann Rubino Italian American Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss the History of the Holiday. Recorded: October 2020 … Read More
Episode 65 – Part 3/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Dr. William Connell & Carla Simonini
Part 3/8 Christopher Columbus Series with Dr. William Connell & Carla Simonini. Dr. William Connell is a Professor of History and La Motta Chair in Italian Studies at Seton Hall University. Carla Simonini is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Paul and Ann Rubino Italian American Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss the History of the … Read More