Interview with Film Historian, Ralph Amelio where we discuss The Godfather and the effects it had on the Italian American community. Recorded: July 19, 2018 Running Time: 39 minutes 51 seconds Guest: Ralph Amelio
Episode 26 – Interview with Italingua Chicago
Interview with Elisabetta Di Michele & Cristina Tinnirello, owners of Italingua, whose services include translations, notarizations, tutoring, language lessons and dual citizenship. Recorded: June 25, 2018 Running Time: 32 minutes 42 seconds Guests: Elisabetta Di Michele & Cristina Tinnirello
Episode 25 – Unknown Italian American Facts with Bill Dal Cerro
Interview with Bill Dal Cerro, author and Italian American activist on his discoveries of obscure Italian American facts. Recorded: June 8, 2018 Running Time: 35 minutes 55 seconds Guest: Bill Dal Cerro
Episode 24 – Interview with Filmmaker Giancarlo Iannotta
Interview with Filmmaker Giancarlo Iannotta of Molise Films and his first feature film, “My Country”. Recorded: August 18, 2017 Running Time: 25 minutes 39 seconds Guest: Giancarlo Iannotta
Episode 23 – Interview with Tony Troiano, owner of J.B. Alberto’s Pizza in Chicago
Interview with Tony Troiano, Chicago Pizzeria Owner, who participated in the “Pizza Championships” in Italy and was part of a World Record Longest Pizza in Los Angeles. Recorded: August 8, 2017 Running Time: 29 minutes 43 seconds Guest: Tony Troiano
Episode 22 – The Italian Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Melrose Park, IL
We discuss the history and stories about “THE FEAST” Recorded: June 28, 2017 Running Time: 31 minutes 45 seconds Guest: Sonny Nicotera, Lucia Esposito, Corinne Principe, Ivana Di Piero
Episode 21 – Interview with Carlo Vaniglia about The Festa Della Repubblica
Interview with Carlo Vaniglia about The Festa Della Repubblica in Chicago at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Recorded: April 22, 2017 Running Time: 27 minutes 4 seconds Guest: Carlo Vaniglia
Episode 20 – Interview with Loyola University Italian Professor, Anna Clara Ionta
Conducted on the campus of Loyola University in Chicago, an interview with Italian Professor, Anna Clara Ionta, and her students about why they study Italian Recorded: December 5, 2016 Running Time: 34:29 Guest: Anna Clara Ionta
Episode 19 – Interview with Paola Fioravanti (in Italiano)
We discuss life in Italy today and Paola’s desire to move to the U.S.A. Recorded: October 9, 2016 Running Time: 28:12 Guest: Paola Fioravanti
Episode 18 – Interview with Master Tailor Orazio Calvaresi
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