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 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 7 – Italo Balbo
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the history of Italo Balbo and his famous flight from Rome to Chicago in 1933 at the World’s Fair with experts and witnesses. Guests: Don Fiore, Bill Dal Cerro, Walter Santi, Dominic Candeloro Recorded: May 13, 2015 Running Time: 47:35
Episode 6 – First Impressions; Traveling to Italy
In this episode, we hear about the experiences of Italian Americans on their first trip to Italy. Guests: Melissa Spilotro, Dino DeVivo, Lewis Calabrese, Bill Dal Cerro, Dennis La Montagna, Joe La Montagna Recorded: April 14, 2015 Running Time: 43:19
Episode 2 – The Italic Institute of America
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the Italic Institute of America and how it affects Italian-American citizens around the US. Guest: Bill Dal Cerro, President of the Italic Institute of America Recorded: March 27, 2014 Running Time: 32:49
Episode 1 – The State of Italian America
In this episode, we’ll be discussing the state of Italian America and why we need an Italian American studies program at Loyola University in Chicago. Guests: Dominic Candeloro, Chris Caliendo, Bill Dal Cerro Recorded: November 30, 2013 Running Time: 34:22