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
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