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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Episode 8 – Italian-American Authors and their Books
In this episode, we talk with 4 Italian-American authors who have written books on being Italian-American and what it means. Guests: Robert Lombardo, Maria Ianotta, Bill Dal Cerro, Kathy Catrambone Recorded: June 29, 2015 Running Time: 42:24 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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 Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Episode 5 – Interview with Pasquale Cesario (in Italiano)
In this episode, we interview Pasquale Cesario about the story of his life in Italy & America over the past 80 years. Guests: Pasquale Cesario, Corrado Cesario, Ivana Di Piero Recorded: October 13, 2014 Running Time: 34:04 Podcast: Play in new window | Download