ALL THINGS ITALIAN (or Italian-American)... West Coast Italian Radio (WCIR) presents the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network with hosts Tony La Stella and Marzia Caputo. The program is a humorous and sometimes controversial celebration of 'all things Italian' described as the "Italian Version of the Good Morning America with a little Saturday Night LIVE mixed in." After all...Everyone wants to be Italian!
ABC News & Talk Radio I Hosts: Tony La Stella & Marzia Caputo
Italians & Their Mother's…Is it a relationship to be admired ~OR~ a Freudian Nightmare? Today we have some fun finding out. Featuring News with Italian Comedian, Freddy Rubino ~PLUS~ the song “Mamma” performed by Andrea Bocelli ~AND~ the “Perfect Meal to Make for Your Italian Mother” provided by Chef Marco from Tutta Bella. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians & Technology…Italians are coming into the 21sy Century “kicking & screaming,” but some are embracing new tech to keep the culture alive and promote it to the next generation. Today we talk to Italian Internet Guru, Mike B. Conti who created the We Are Italians empire across social media to keep our culture going strong. What re his secrets? Listen & find out! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians don't know the meaning of Giving Up. Our Race is NOT made up of Quitters! Today we explore the Italian Spirit which has accomplished great things over the centuries. Special Guest and Great Italian Musician and Entrepreneur, Nino Lane Cotroneo tells us how he gets the job done on a big scale. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians and Easter…All the great traditions and “Mamma Mia…Do we have food!” On today's show we are joined by Father Paulo Angelo Magnano…our favorite Italian Catholic Priest, as we delve into all of Italy's Easter rituals which surround food and the church. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians have a long and beautiful history with the City of Chicago. Today we tell you all about it. Including colorful characters from Chicacgo's Italian past. With Special Guest…Mark Valentino, Editor & Publisher of the Gazette Chicago. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Everything you need to know for the “PERFECT ITALIAN WEDDING.” With Chef Pino (Joe Cantali)…Making a Great Sicilian Bridal Dinner & Sharing Italian Wedding Proverbs. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we explore the best and worst April Fools Pranks done by Italians ~PLUS~ Critical Information You Need to Plan the Ultimate April Fools Joke on your Paesano's. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians are known for calling “A Spade a Spade”…saying what's on our minds without worrying about being "Socially Correct." You Gotta' love it! Some people might consider this rude. Today we tell you how Italians are really misunderstood when we are just being ourselves. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
While we don't want to upset our Irish friends...it is a FACT that "St Patrick was REALLY Italian!" On today's show we give you the true story. PLUS...great Irish-Italian Recipes & Phrases from Chef Marco at Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
In this episode we look at how Italian Dialects from Venice to Sicily…It's amazing anyone can understand anybody else in this country! With Chef Pino (Joe Cantali)giving us a great Sicilian Recipe and some Colorful Proverbs. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
In this episode we look at how Italian Immigrants overcame prejudices and poverty to contribute richly to the American Dream becoming a vibrant part of our society. Josephine Pasquarello, one of our favorite Guest Authors returns to share insights from her new book on her family's journey to America. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we celebrate ITALIANS IN BASEBALL…talking about some of the Greatest Moments in the History of the Game with Special Guest, WILLIAM BIKE…talking about the 1970 Chicago Cubs and some of the iconic Italian Players on the Team. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we celebrate “That's Amore”…Love & Valentine's Day as only the Italians can do...with Special Guest, Deana Martin (Daughter of Legendary Singer, Dean Martin, who gave us the song “That's Amore”…which has since become the Italian American National Anthem). ~plus~ Chef Marco from Tutta Bella tells you how to make the “Perfect Romantic Italian Dinner” for your lover. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we explore Italian Geniuses with Special Guest, LUCY JOHNSON author of “This Was Toscanini” ~and~ Winners of the 2022 SAN REMO MUSIC FESTIVAL ~plus~ Sicilian Recipes & Phases with CHEF PINO (Joe Cantali). West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we continue with Part 2 of our Two Part annual series on the most popular food in the World…Pizza. Focusing on Pizza across the USA…we answer the question as to why “New York Pizza is the Best in America.” Special Guest, Freddy Rubino, Italian American Comedian from New York weighs in with his commentary on the subject. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we start Part 1 of our Two Part annual series on the most popular food in the World…Pizza. With focus on Neapolitan Pizza as the “original,” we have Special Guests, Joe Fugere & Chef Marco from Tutta Bella telling us how it's done as one of the ONLY certified authentic Napolitano Pizza makers outside of Italy. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians and Music…a Topic that goes together like Spaghetti and Meatballs; including Special Guest, Gianmario Strappati, who plays unusual solos on the tuba. West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians Everywhere have had it up to here with Mandates and Lockdowns. They're saying, “No More!” with Riots from Naples to Milan with most of Europe joining in…Up to the Netherlands and over to Ireland. Meanwhile in Chicago…Italian-American Author, Eugene Giudice is touching lives to help people get through the pandemic. AND...Chef Pino (Joe Cantali) tells us how to make the BEST "Italian Syuffed Peppers." West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show"… Everything Italian No Holds Barred! On the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
2022…A great year coming for Italians everywhere. Including an interview with Italian-American Film Director, Robert Tinnell. PLUS give you the 2ndannual Italian Darwin Awards! Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
As we welcome in the New Year we Recap our favorites from 2021 ~PLUS~ We give you the 2nd annual Italian Darwin Awards! Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
No One does Christmas like Italians…with great food, music and guests. This week we have Deana Martin, “Dean Martin's daughter” as a Special Guest…with Chef Marco Nocco from “Tutta Bella” giving us Christmas Culinary Delights. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Starting Week 3 of our Countdown to Italian Christmas. Special Guest, Fernando Nardone tells us Christmas customs and traditions that ONLY happen in Italy. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Starting Week 2 of our Countdown to Italian Christmas. How are Christmas traditions in Italy different from an Italian American Christmas? Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Everything you need to know to celebrate the Holidays like a true paesano. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italian-American Comedian...FREDDY RUBINO joins us to discuss this Holiday… there's absolutely no boundaries. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Our Annual Food Show getting you ready for the Holidays to help you order the ingredients you need to make the perfect Italian Holiday Dinners. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Our special Veterans Day Show honoring Italians, Italian-Americans and all who serve in the armed forces. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians and the Dead…a national obsession that goes back to Roman times. What's the story? We tell you in this episode. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
It's that time of year again…time to bring out the Ghosts and Goblins for our annual Halloween Show…including a LIVE interview with a REAL modern Italian Witch…and she's “HOT!” Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Italians and comedy…a tradition that has gone on for centuries and is still thriving today. With Special Guest…VIC DIBITETTO…Italian American Comedian. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network affiliate station…KMET in Palm Springs.
Today we talk about Naples and Pizza…two things that fit like a hand & glove and have gotten International Recognition…AND…A review of the new Soprano's movie…”The Many Saints of Newark.” Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network from KMET in Palm Springs.
The decline in Italian Entertainment across the USA…What can be done to bring back the Glory Days of Italian Entertainers? An important part of the Italian American Culture. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network from KMET in Palm Springs.
The Pizza Show…Our Annual Report on Everything You Wanna know about Pizza; including the BEST & WORST Pizza Across the USA. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network from KMET in Palm Springs.
Italian Celebrity Chefs…on stages and TV sets across America. Keeping great Italian recipes alive. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network from KMET in Palm Springs.
A live interview with Dennis Caldirola from Festa Italiana-Seattle explores how Italian Festivals across the USA are working to keep Italian heritage alive. AND…a live report from Marzia in Italy. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network from KMET in Palm Springs.
This week we do a special show to honor the Sons of Italy who have been keeping Italian Culture Alive Across the USA for over a Century. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network from KMET in Palm Springs.
The “Me too” movement comes to Italy and is promptly kicked out. Is Italy the land of Sexism? Listen to this week's show and find out. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
Italians smoke excessively…like a 3-Alarm Fire! What's up with that? I mean, come on…hasn't Italy heard about lung cancer or the Surgeon General's warning? Listen to this week's show and find out. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
The NFL brings REAL Football to Italy to challenge Soccer as the National Sport. Live interview with Coach Don Papasedero. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
Italians LOVE their cars! Hot and Fast! The Best Muscle Cars in the World. In this episode we talk about the BEST & WORST cars in the world…Interestingly BOTH come from Italy. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
All the hot summer vacation spots in Italy where the REAL Italians vacation…AND tips for picking up the perfect Italian lover when you get there. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
A program which promises NOT to be “socially correct” as we explore traditional family values and the way Italians and Italian Americans rear their kids. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
In this show we answer the question that many of you have been asking…“What's the difference between Italians and Italian-Americans?” Which ones are the real deal? Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
Italians Come to America…and NOW after all these Centuries we got HUGE Controversy about Columbus…was he a Villain or a Hero? Historian Lou Gallo gives us the Trust when no one else dares to do so. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
The big question that everyone wants to know…What's the difference between Italians & Sicilians? We get the answer from Chef Pino, Joe Cantali, our Sicilian-American Guest. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
Italian Flying High…Everything you wanna' know about Italians & Airplanes…from Leonardo Da Vinci to Modern Day Italian Fighter Pilots. Including some major Airplane “boo-boos” that only Italians could make. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
Everyone wants to be Italian. Let's face it...We are the Best Dressed people in the world with Beautiful Complexions, Passionate about life and we eat the greatest cuisine on the planet while drinking the finest wines and driving the fastest cars. I mean, come on! Who wouldn't want to be Italian?! Today our Guest Correspondent, Fernando Nardone gives you Lesson 101 about being Italian with valuable tips. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
How come Italians are the best dressed people on the planet. Ever notice they are always immaculately groomed? Year after year they lead the world in fashion. This show tells you why. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
What we've all been waiting for over a year now…Italy finally reopens to tourists and travelers. In this episode we give you the DO'S & DON'TS of Italian Travel with our Special Italy Travel Correspondent, Theresa Callahan. Plus...Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian No Holds Barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC News & Talk Radio Network.
Our creator David Madrid returns for a visit as a Guest Host with important "off-the-wall" tips on how you can be a "Real" Italian. Plus Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian...no holds barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC Talk & News Radio Network.
What Makes Italian Olive Oil so Special? We tell you on this episode, along with cooking tips on when and when NOT to use Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil. AND...Make sure it's authentic as the Mafia has infiltrated the Italian Olive Oil industry and is passing off fake product. All of this plus Italian News, Food, Music & Events...Everything Italian...no holds barred! West Coast Italian Radio brings you the "Italian Radio Show" on the ABC Talk & News Radio Network.