# GrowingUpItalian For 10 years, Growing Up Italian is proud to be one of the biggest voices in Italian and Italian-American culture. Hosted by cousins Rocco and Sabino, the podcast has been running for 8 years, sharing food, comedy, family stories, and conversations with influential Italian guests from around the world. We're proud to support our community, uplift our culture, and unite Italians and Italian-culture lovers around the world. Each Sunday, we're dropping a brand new episode packed with fresh takes on… Page: Feed: --- ## [Brianna & Big Mama Return! Talking Food, Tastes Like Home and Growing Up Italian in New Jersey](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/brianna-big-mama-return-talking-food-tastes-like-home-and-growing-up-italian-in-new-jersey) _2026-08-16_ EPISODE 435. Everyone's favorite Jersey mother/daughter duo is back on the couch for a new pod! Brianna and Big Mama are here to bring us up to speed about life, working with family at their new spot "Tastes Like Home" and much more. We talk Italian family drama, New Jersey Pride and trying to keeping up with food trends. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be sure to follow Big… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIbigmama26_1.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Family Recap on World Cup 2026, Summer in NYC, Italian Feasts & More!](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/family-recap-on-world-cup-2026-summer-in-nyc-italian-feasts-more) _2026-08-09_ EPISODE 434. We're in the studio for a family only episode! The boys recap their summers so far, including World Cup meetings, Rocco's family getaway, Sabino getting "Lost in the Sauce" at a feast near you and more. We talk Italian feasts, traveling to Italy, accidentally running into David Beckham and recalled lettuce. Tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Sign up to our Patreon for… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIboysrecap.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [FIlming at Feast Behind the Scenes of Lost in the Sauce | Sabino Pod](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/filming-at-feast-behind-the-scenes-of-lost-in-the-sauce-sabino-pod) _2026-08-05_ Sabino sits down with Rocco for a new pod to talk about our recent filming at some iconic Italian American feasts around our way. Some behind-the-scenes of the shoots, sharing some stories and talking about why these feasts mean so much more than just food and entertainment. Tune in! Make sure to check out the Lost in The Sauce series on ‪@growingupitalian‬ [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/SABINOpod_1.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Frankie Drago Returns! Talking YouTube Filmmakers, Influencers, Bro Science & Growing Up Italian](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/frankie-drago-returns-talking-youtube-filmmakers-influencers-bro-science-growing-up-italian) _2026-08-02_ EPISODE 433. Frankie Drago is back! We're in the studio for a new episode and we're talking comedy, movies, summer on Fire Island, our parents' AI illiteracy and much more! Frankie is a young Italian-American comedian from Long Island who is now everyone's favorite New York Dad and Sleep Paralysis Demon. Tune in for good stories, laughs and the reason why anyone should spend their time ON Long… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIfrankiedrago26_1.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Giovanni Lanzo talks Luigi's Pizza, Old School Brooklyn & Growing Up Italian](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/giovanni-lanzo-talks-luigis-pizza-old-school-brooklyn-growing-up-italian) _2026-07-26_ EPISODE 432. This week, we're back in the studio to host our dear friend, Giovanni Lanzo, who is the owner and face of the now world famous Luigi's Pizza. We talk everything from his early life to his family story, what it was like Growing Up Italian in Park Slope, Brooklyn & much more! Tune in for pizza talk mixed in with a few valuable lessons and the best Sunday vibes.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIluigisPATREON.mp4?dest-id=4973410) ## [LIVE Food Tasting @ Complex Family Style Food Fest with LAAMS & Special Guests](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/live-food-tasting-complex-family-style-food-fest-with-laams-special-guests) _2026-07-19_ EPISODE 431. We're coming to you LIVE from Complex's Family Style Food Fest here in NYC! We joined the LAAMily for one of the biggest food & culture festivals around, where culinary arts, streetwear, live music, and community all come together. We've got Sabino & Stevie Skytel hosting a live pod "family style" while serving up Italian delicacies to the crowd. Taste tests with special guests… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIfamilyfest_2.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Big Joe Gambino & Mario Bosco TAKEOVER & Host the Growing Up Italian Podcast!](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/big-joe-gambino-mario-bosco-takeover-host-the-growing-up-italian-podcast) _2026-07-12_ EPISODE 430. We're back with a brand new episode and this week, Big Joe & Mario takeover while Sabino & Rocco sit in the hot seat. We've got BEEF on our hands at the studio as the guys battle for keeps, get out all of their gripes and try to conduct an "interview". Tune in for laughs, tears, arguments and more laughs and let us know your thoughts in the comments as Joe & Mario show why they should… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIjoemariosummer26_1.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Carly Aquilino on Respectable Occupations, Dating & Growing Up Italian](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/carly-aquilino-on-respectable-occupations-dating-growing-up-italian) _2026-07-05_ EPISODE 429. This week, we're joined by comedian, actress and Long Island sweet heart, Carly Aquilino! We talk about her not-so Italian upbringing, her early career, her crystal collection and much more! Carly shares some lore with drunk travel stories, moving into a NYC flophouse, stealing from Whole Foods so if you like that type of stuff tune in! https://www.youtube.com/@growingupitalian Be… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIcarlyaq_1.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Summer Check-in with Sabino & Rocco](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/summer-check-in-with-sabino-rocco) _2026-06-28_ EPISODE 428. It's summer time in NYC, the World Cup (and Roberto Baggio) is in town, the Knicks are champions and the city is buzzing! The gang is in the studio to recap what's been happening in Italian America, what we've got going on as a unit, and what the next steps are for us contributing to the Italian culture. Tune in if you like basketball, family vibes and Roberto Baggio. Let's go!… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIsummerknicks_1.mp3?dest-id=4973410) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lYDWGSQHxa5a) _2026-06-28 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Jshock Talks Mukbangs, Health Journey, Dating & Growing Up on Long Island](https://a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda.libsyn.com/jshock-talks-mukbangs-health-journey-dating-growing-up-on-long-island) _2026-06-21_ EPISODE 427. It's Shock o'Clock!!! This week, we've got "Jshock" on the couch for a conversation you won't see anywhere else... We get to meet "Jerome", as he shares stories and all parts of his journey that led him to becoming everyone's favorite lunch breaker. Tune in for Uber tips, the best dinner date spots, Chinese food orders and much more! Let's get to muckin'...… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a6fe3665-0412-47d8-b0e1-92d710b8cbda/GUIjshock_2.mp3?dest-id=4973410)