Hardcore Italians Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Interviews with Italian celebrities/influencers. New episodes on Sundays.

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Sitting down with Anthony Iannone, the Owner of the Culinary Pizza Academy in Lisle, Illinois to discuss all things pizza.

Timeline
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Background
02:50 - About La Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli
04:40 - Common Mistakes Made While Making Pizza
05:55 - Anthony's Relationship With Italy
08:05 - Anthony's Favorite Pizza To Make (and Eat!)
09:45 - Thoughts on Deep Dish Pizza
12:39 - Why Your Water System Matters When Making Dough
15:10 - Debating Pineapple On Pizza
18:09 - What It Means To Anthony To Be A Chef
19:45 - What's Next For Anthony & THe Pizza & Culinary Academy
24:00 - Outro

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NIAF President Robert Allegrini sheds light on his accolades.

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Ficara spills on working with Hardcore Italians.

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After over 30 years, the Italian Airforce (Frecce Tricolori) will make its' way to America!

Links:
JCCIA- https://www.jccia.com/
Frecce Tricolori - http://thisisflight.net/team-directory/frecce-tricolori/
Queen Pageant - https://www.jccia.com/columbus-day-queen-pageant

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Founder and CEO of Flipfork spills his secrets to sucess.

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Ron shares what our community can do to save Columbus' legacy

Links:
JCCIA- https://www.jccia.com/
Columbus Day Petition - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesySRCTvE1yJsNjXFk_MNy3Sl80arPI1RWapHENFI_vldbKA/viewform
Zucchero Show Tickets - https://desplainestheatre.com/events/copernicus-center-zucchero-overdose-damore-world-tour/

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Chicago Italian-American brand Bianco Profumo reveals what it's like building a brand from scratch.

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Ron spills on the potenial name change of Columbus Day.

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Columbus Drive - https://hardcoreitalians.blog/2024/03/26/chicago-italians-outraged-over-proposal-to-rename-columbus-drive/

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Ron Onesti comes back to the studio to give some updates around the Italian community.

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Mike Carioscia, Bella Martirano, and Gianna Dimperio discuss 10 Harmless Habits Italian Moms Warn You About!

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Mike Carioscia, Bella Martirano, and Gianna Dimperio discuss behind the scenes of Hardcore Italians!

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We had a great interview with Tommy DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato. Sean discusses with Hardcore Italians Owner, Mike Carioscia, how his life has been since going viral. He also talks about Payton Manning's comments, his Italian heritage, and more.

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Join us for a captivating conversation as we delve into the world of Italian-American culture with Guisy G, a TikTok sensation with over 40,000 followers. Born in Sicily, Guisy G now calls Michigan home. Discover her journey, experiences, and how she celebrates her Italian heritage.

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Italian-American news of the week for July 9th, 2023. 

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Italian-American news of the week for June 13th, 2023. 

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Get ready for "There's No Place Like Stallone" featuring the Sylvester Stallone Family on Paramount+ coming on May 17th!

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Jlo introduces a new alcohol brand that her fans seem to not like, Hardcore donates over $1,500 for St. Joseph's Day to the Sons of Italy Foundation, & big news coming!

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he Yankees start a new Italian-American shortstop, Anthony Volpe. Italy takes a major step toward stopping artificial intelligence. Plus, looking back 100 years at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Italian Air Force.

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There is a lot going on in the sports world on this week's episode! Plus, Ray Romano and Sebastian Maniscalco team up for a new movie, "Somewhere in Queens."

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Italy makes waves on national television in sports and entertainment. Lori Lightfoot broken promises and honoring Italian-American women in history and current day!

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The Hardcore team recaps 2022 and talks about goals for 2023!

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Giana, Joe, and Steve talk about what it's like during the holiday season!

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Two new voices enter today's podcast. The first is Justin, Hardcore Italians social media manager. The second is Steve Rinaldi, a notorious stand-up comedian from Philly. Listen as we discuss some social media struggles, funny stories about how Italians tip, and more. 

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How Italian immigrants set Perry Como's life up for success. Very cool story!

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On today's Hardcore Italians Show, Mike Carioscia, Joe Faccone, and Giana Carli discuss things Italians fight about, Italian communities, and all things pizza!

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Topics
0:00 Intro
0:14 Things Italians Fight About
14:52 Italian Communities
22:43 Win A Trip To Italy
32:12 Best Pizza Toppings
48:08 Best Pizza Places
55:37 Confusing The Cornicello

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Mike Carioscia, Giana Carli, and Joe Faccone discuss how their Italian mothers always have more than enough food for them! Clip from the Hardcore Italians Show.

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On today's Hardcore Italians Show, Mike Carioscia, Joe Faccone, and Giana Carli go over what it's like dating an Italian girl, having an Italian mom, and more.

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Topics
0:00 Intro
0:03 Dating Italian Girls
8:05 How To Piss Italians Off
12:48 Moms In The Kitchen
15:43 Stand-Up Comedians
21:11 Things Italians Can't Do As Kids
28:49 Italian Moms When Moving Out

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Joe Faccone, nicknamed the "King of the Jersey Shore" by Barstool Sports, talks about being Italian in New Jersey. He gives his opinion on the Jersey Shore show, places to go, and more. To listen to the full episode, watch the Hardcore Italians Show on YouTube.

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'Godfather' star James Caan recently passed away. Our condolences go out to his family. 

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Joe Cortese is an Italian-American actor who had major roles in films such as Windows, Evilspeak, and Monsignor. 

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Vincenzo’s Plate is a YouTube Cooking Channel with a focus on cooking Italian Food.  Vincenzo joins the podcast to talk about his mission and food knowledge.

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Tammy Pescatelli is a veteran professional Italian-American stand-up comedian. Tammy talks about the comedy industry, her career, and family life!

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Drena is an Actress, Producer, and Documentary Filmmaker. She is the daughter of Diahnne Abbott and the adoptive daughter of Robert De Niro. She joins the show to discuss her career work and upcoming projects!

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Stand-up Comedian, Podcast Host, and Television Personality Jessimae Peluso joins the show to discuss her career. Jessimae truly has a unique life story and we really think you guys will enjoy this one a lot!

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Legendary Lightweight Champion Italian-American Boxer Ray Mancini joins the show to discuss his life. We learn about his childhood, family life growing up, and family life now. He also gives his take on the popular Jake Paul boxing events.

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Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and "Pasta Eater" Dante Palminteri joins the show and talks about his career. He also discusses his Italian upbringing and family life, including what it's like having Chazz Palminteri as his father.

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Italian-Australian Standup comedian Joe Avati joins the show and talks about his 25-Year long comedy career. 

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Actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Frank Stallone joins the show and talks about the entertainment industry. We discuss his relationship with Slyvester Stallone and how the Rocky movies were made. Frank also discusses his other films, music, childhood, and his Italian background. 

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Italian-Australian comedy group joins the show and talks about their career in comedy. They discuss the Italian lifestyle in Australia and we compare it to the United States and Canada. They also give us some insight on how to be successful in social media.

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David Rocco is a Canadian TV Show Host, Author, Cook, and Restaurant Owner that specializes in delicious Italian food. We discuss his passion for Italian food and the risks he took to make his passion his career. He gives some insight on how to be successful, advice for young kids, and his no-excuses approach to life.

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Stand-up comedian and social media personality Giuseppe the MC joins the show and talks about his career in entertainment. We talk about his Calabrese background and how he uses his family experiences and turns them into laughs everyone can enjoy. 

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Brothers From Brooklyn Instagram page owners Anthony and Jerry join the podcast and talk about what it is like to run their page. We discuss making videos and posts and how they achieved follower growth on social media. 

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Famous Adult Entertainer and Podcaster Lisa Ann joins the show and talks about her love for Italy. We discuss how to get the best food in Italy and why she may move there one day. She also shares some funny behind-the-scenes stories and myths about her career in porn.

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Actor and musician Lorenzo Antonucci joins the show to talk about his career in entertainment, his childhood and much more. These include films such as Ballers, Paradise City, and Game of Thrones. 

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Hardcore Italians' Operations Manager Santo Munizzi sits down and talks about his experience at the company. We discuss his start, responsibilities, and his family's top-secret soppressata recipe.

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Mike interviews Hardcore Italian affiliate Adam Lupis. Adam Lupis hosts the Up and Adam Show and Whaddya Hear Whaddya Say Podcast. He also runs his own company, Luna Grooming Co., and talks about his products and being Italian. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Nicky Smigs and Nicky Cass talk about meeting up together in person for the first time ever. We also talk about making food such as gnocchi, sauce, calzone, and pizza. In the end, we talk about where the term gravy originated from. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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In this week's episode we discuss lent, Smigs' first comedy show, how Italians behave at restaurants & with menus, Italians in Chicago, and more. We hope you enjoy it! 

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Know the exact amount of money your uncle gave you for your communion 10 years ago? Then this episode is for you. Enjoy conversation over Sinatra, DiCaprio, method acting, Italian parties, Italian weddings, counting money, bringing over sandwiches, and more. Please share the episode with a friend and leave a review!

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Hardcore Italians owner, Mike Carioscia, discusses the story of Saint Joseph's Day.

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Italian TikToker Vincent Attisano talks about his experience moving from Italy to Canada and learning a new language. He discusses noticeable differences in work ethic, food, and culture between countries and how he was able to take those and use them to create social media videos people can relate to.

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Italian TikToker and Stand Up Comedian Nicky Smigs joins the show and talks about his upcoming first batch of comedy shows ever. We also discuss fun topics such as how Italian cheese can be additing and more.

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Discussion about Giana's new gigs, movies with the same actors, Nicky's favorite pizza spots, and more.

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The team catches up and discusses Italian topics such as St. Anthony, St. Joseph, Age, Festivals, Gardens, and more. Enjoy!

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Italian TikToker, Actress, and comedian Giani Carli joins the show and talks about her experience on the TV Show Let's Make A Deal. We also discuss Italian ancestry and the differences between Chicago and LA.

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Italian TikToker, actress, and comedian Giani Carli visits the Hardcore Italians' warehouse during Black Friday weekend. We discuss the madness that goes on during a big sale weekend and her experience when thrown on the production line. 

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The launch of the Hardcore Italians podcast. In this episode, we introduce co-hosts and give a background of the company.