The Italian Australian Podcast

We had so much fun chatting with Fabian from Antipasti Deli Cafe in Yarraville in this episode. Some of our listeners will remember hearing about Antipasti Deli Cafe as one of our sponsors and we were so happy to have a chat with Fabian and hear more about his story and his business. In particular we really enjoyed hearing about Fabian's time spent living and working in Italy many years ago. We also loved hearing Fabian's passion for his incredible business, Antipasti Deli Cafe which specialises in honest Italian food, wine, liquors and so much more, above all connections within the community. To find out more about Fabian and Antipasti Deli Cafe you can click on the links below:Website:https://antipastidelicafe.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/antipastidelicafe?igsh=MTh3ZnN6MzQ0bnJkNw==Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9grF3L9n/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Our guest in this episode joined us from the USA, we loved chatting with Anthony Castelvecchi about his passion for learning and sharing knowledge about the Italian Diaspora around the world, he does this through Oriundi- which is a vibrant and popular social media platform he has created. You can find Oriundi by clicking the links below:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/oriundi_?igsh=MXZueWQzeTAxY3hnZg==Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1CFducxyE5/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube:https://youtube.com/@oriundigroup?si=Rfai0CNnAt6vpLFn

As this Saturday is Valentines Day in this Valentine's episode we are joined by 2 very special guests, Lukas' wife Vanessa and Josie's fiancé Daniel. We had a lot of laughs and chatted about the experiences of non Italians becoming a part of Italian families.

Our guest this week is Sonia Di Iorio, a Melbourne based comedian. Sonia is doing something with her comedy which we think is pretty cool, in addition to her usual stand up comedy shows, she has created a stand up comedy show which is spoken entirely in Italian!! We were very interested to chat with Sonia and hear more about this. You can see the show at Adelaide fringe festival 15th March and at the Melbourne international comedy festival 11th and 12th of April. For tickets and to find out more about Sonia follow her on instagram at Sonia D comedy or you can click on the link below and don't forget the promo word Amici to get a discount on your tickets!Sonia on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/soniadcomedy?igsh=MWxxOXI4aTV5OXp2cQ==

We had a great chat with our guest Tony Roda in this episode. Tony is a proud Italian Australian who is deeply connected to his Calabrese heritage. He created the facebook page ‘Calabrese of Australia' which is a massive online community of almost 35K followers where all things Calabrese are celebrated. The page is popular with Italians from all regions and even some people who are not of Italian heritage. You will find ‘Calabrese of Australia by searching on facebook or you can click on the link below:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19xTxA287w/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/calabrese_of_australia?igsh=MXYyeXlmYnZlOXZlcg==

We were truly delighted to chat with Frank Lotito in this episode. Frank has had a long and successful journey in the entertainment industry, he has pretty much done it all from theatre, film and television. He is multi talented as an actor, comedian, writer, producer and director. He is well known for the films ‘Big Mamma's Boy' and ‘Wog Boys Forever'It was fascinating to hear Frank's story and to hear about one of his current projects- ‘The Italian Divorce' - a comedy stage show which captures the love, chaos and guilt driven drama of Italian family life. The show has been a huge success and sold out multiple times in Melbourne and Sydney. Great news for our Perth based listeners- The Italian Divorce is coming to Perth for 3 shows- 27th February, 28th February and 1st March. Tickets are selling very fast, click the link below to get yours!Website:https://theitaliandivorce.comFrank on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/franklotito?igsh=YmJmMnM3Z2h3OXd4Italian Divorce on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_italian_divorce?igsh=dzJwd2o1a3UycWc2

In this episode we are also joined by two of our favourite return guests, Etta D'Elia and James Liotta and we are talking about Etta's new show Nonna Mia, which will feature as part of Perth Fringe Festival 2026. The show is a celebration of the matriarch in Italian families- the Nonna. Etta and James are both outstanding performers and we loved hearing about how they will be working together in some of the Nonna Mia shows. The first show is the 29th of January at Shelter Brewing Co in Busselton, next is the 6th of February in Rockingham followed by 2 shows at the State Theatre of WA in Perth on the 12th and 13th of February. Tickets are selling fast, go to the Fringe World Festival website to get yours or you can click on the links below:Fringeworld:https://fringeworld.com.au/whats-on/nonnamia-fw2026Etta on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/etta.delia.vocalist?igsh=MWMxMngycTNoMDcwJames on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jamesliottaentertainer?igsh=YmZzaXIydXE3cWllPrevious episodes with Etta:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GFlPvcsnSj5EBw6gbzdi2?si=7cha7KBQTpK0eDkAdhhgoQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2SQefqO4EUHKKs9cKOE6q1?si=zERPFszrSIeaCmyfwHgbaQPrevious episodes with James:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XEA4iSiE1xIAIoU6jUYHr?si=dgBgGUFnR5SHvJj8cjqHpQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4JxOYloLji1oSXpgvTZMAd?si=4UHIE-IMR0OByoosBjjnlQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0At6zSUzutLvM8GH3ziTtl?si=jCzIg8hxTcyrIKbsYX57Jghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7iStMoVvrxrizbx6msLCVG?si=K7QRyauvREO9CY9TRZNIRA

We have an another amazing chat with Rose Inserra for you in this episode. If you missed episode 125 with Rose it's a good idea to go back and listen to that one first.Rose Inserra has literally written the book on Italian folk magic, dream interpretation and more, as well as being an author, she is an experienced Malocchio healer. In this episode she shared her knowledge about dream interpretation. And as this episode is coming to you on the Feast of the Epiphany we also chatted about the legend of La Befana.Make sure you listen to the end to hear Rose's advice on some simple things you can do to bring positivity into your 2026. It's a new year and we are looking for new sponsors. If you are interested in promoting your business on the Italian Australian Podcast, send us an email at italianaustralianpodcast@gmail.com for more details.To find out more about Rose click the links below:Episode 125: Malocchio and Italian Folk Magic https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OwboOYXBEGZYRcgcgdpKe?si=TOi6FIVxRvCV6asI3fXJJQRose on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inserrarose?igsh=cXA4enFmNTZvbHljRose's link tree:https://linktr.ee/roseinserraRose's website:https://roseinserra.com/

Ragazzi we have an amazing episode for you, with tomorrow being Christmas Eve- it's the perfect time to talk Malocchio!Our guest is Rose Inserra, she has literally written the book on Italian folk magic, as well as being an author, she is an experienced Malocchio healer and she shared some of her knowledge with us. We were enthralled during this conversation and we are so excited for you guys to hear it, we know this is one our listeners are going to absolutely love!! To find out more about Rose and get yourself some of her books- click the links below:Rose on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inserrarose?igsh=cXA4enFmNTZvbHljRose's link tree:https://linktr.ee/roseinserraRose's website:https://roseinserra.com/

This week we're joined by Josephine Paone, a young Melbourne-based Italian Australian with a strong connection to her heritage. Josephine had so many wonderful insights to share — from her journey as a tarantella dancer, to her time living overseas, to her reflections on what it truly means to be Italian Australian.To find out more about Josephine click the links below:@josephinepaone THE FOUNDERhttps://www.instagram.com/josephinepaone?igsh=Y3hzbXh1dmtxbm00&utm_source=qr@sudculture_ Cultural Marketing Agencyhttps://www.instagram.com/sudculture_?igsh=OHB1bWhpY2Z0NWF3@thebagnarota - Tarantella & Pasta workshops preserving Southern Italian culturehttps://www.instagram.com/thebagnarota?igsh=a2QzN2phZHNoemN0THE COMMUNITY @theitalianrunclub.au - AUSTRALIA's FIRST RUN CLUB - DM to become an Ambassador in your cityhttps://www.instagram.com/theitalianrunclub.au?igsh=NTcwNGtzZWtwOTQ=@radici.au - Italian meet-ups & curated experiences for the next generationhttps://www.instagram.com/radici.au?igsh=MTIzc2Jiem1jYjN1aQ==WHATSAPP CHANNELhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBvSODFnSzF3Dht7j2a

This week our guest is Mark D'Angelica from Adelaide. Mark is a proud Italian Australian and is a committee member of Com.It.Es South Australia. Com.It.Es is the Committee for Italians Abroad and work on many initiatives which are focused on celebrating the culture and keeping it strong in Italian communities outside of Italy. For more information click the link below:https://www.sacomites.com.au/

We were especially excited to record this week's episode as we are joined by three fantastic guests, Andrew, Joe and Carlo otherwise known as Sooshi Mango.These three hilarious Italian Australians are famous worldwide for their comedy and we love how they use entertainment and laughter to celebrate our heritage. We loved chatting with the guys about their Italian heritage, hearing of their passion to keep the culture alive and why being Italian is the best thing ever!Thanks for listening and a big thanks to our sponsors for this week's episode- Melbourne Arancini. In 2016 husband and wife team Paul and Laura Muscara started Melbourne Arancini, supplying Melbourne and regional Victoria with handmade, delicious arancini made with the freshest ingredients. Arancini flavours range from traditional Bolognese Ragu, Four Cheese Broccolini, Pizzaiola, Arrabiata and fan favourite Chicken, Leek and Mushroom. The Christmas season is here and that means their famous Garlic Prawn Arancini are back and available now for something extra special for your Christmas celebrations! They really are Melbourne's best, made fresh. Sooshi Mango on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sooshimango?igsh=MThzM3Vrb2o2cmNwZw==Melbourne Arancini on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/melbournearancini?igsh=NmtjbGFpMmoyd2U5Melbourne Arancini Website:https://www.melbournearancini.com.au/

This week we are chatting with Tony Guseli.Born in Australia to Italian immigrant parents, Tony has discovered a strong passion into family research. He shared with us some of the interesting stories he has uncovered, particularly in relation to his Grandfather's story of being abandoned at birth in Italy.Tony also told us some fascinating details about the Snowy Scheme, a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex located in New South Wales. With work on the scheme commencing in 1949, it is the largest engineering project ever undertaken in Australia. The Snowy Scheme employed hundreds of migrant men from several places, including Italy. Many people don't know the story of the Snowy Scheme and of its many accidents which claimed the lives of 121 men, 27 of whom were Italian. One of those men was Tony's uncle Antonio. Tony is on a mission to tell the story of these men and has already spent countless hours on research. It's a huge task and without Tony's efforts these stories will not be told.If you have any details which can be added to Tony's research he asks that you please reach out, you can do this getting in touch with us or by clicking the links in the show notes.Tony's email:guselitvg@bigpond.comItalian Australian Podcast email:italianaustralianpodcast@gmail.com

Our good friend, the one and only Frank Miranda, AKA Mr Accordion Man is back for another episode. We always love chatting with Frank and it was great to hear about all the exciting things he has been getting up to. We were also excited to chat about the Perth Italian Festival 2026 which is happening April 11th, it's going to be an amazing day, and we cannot wait to be a part of it.Mr Accordion Man on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mr_accordion_man?igsh=aXJvNG1mZW1hZmp6Previous episodes with Mr Accordion Man:Episode 30: Everything you need to know about the Perth Italian Festival https://open.spotify.com/episode/1IifVp460H3Y0GaS49IV1r?si=wUr3-VDaTweMLCPB55PjHQEpisode 54: The story behind Mr Accordion Manhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3P5zSA4xzIGZ94L6ciWy1z?si=2crJSjOjQAmU-tsN8XD4hw

In this episode we had so much fun chatting with Benita from Due Baci Publishing. Benita is our first ever guest from the Gold Coast and she is a busy mum of 3 young children, we loved hearing her describe her life as having ‘lots of love and chaos!' Yet somehow Benita has found the time to create several bilingual children's books born out of finding a gap in the market. We chatted about these books and other practical ways to keep your kids interested in Italian language.These books are so beautiful and colourful, with Christmas coming up they will make fantastic gifts so be sure to head to the website and get yours!Due Baci Publishing website:https://www.duebacipublishing.com.au/Due Baci Publishing on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/duebaci.publishing?igsh=eXlkajZlcXV4cDJuThe Family of Valletta on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=the+family+of+valletta&crid=16YM9XEAGP2E1&sprefix=the+family+of+%2Caps%2C384&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-pd-dpltr-ww-ranker-t1_2_14Episode 110:https://open.spotify.com/episode/53VVNt3OgtBHSBqyQmkb5v?si=8Bb40hJTQ9GoYeeZEGtlyw

This week we were excited to talk to Belinda, or the Artisan Bread Mamma, as she is known on instagram. This was an incredible conversation, Belinda is deeply connected to her Italian heritage and We were interested to hear about what inspired her to bake bread and to hear her advice for people making their own sourdough at home. Bel also told us about her family's immigration story and we chatted about her recent trip to Italy. Follow Bel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artisanbreadmamma?igsh=MWNyNTlmdmxzYW5reg==

We have another guest from Adelaide this week, we had a delightful time chatting with Laura Di Martino. Laura was Born in Belgium to Italian parents and immigrated to Australia as a child. She is a retired languages and history teacher and is proud and passionate about her Italian heritage. Laura is actively involved in the Italian community and has a wealth of knowledge and we learned so much during this fascinating conversation, in particular about the history of the glory box in Italy and the experiences of immigrants who were intervened in Australia during World War Two. Her passion for her heritage inspired her to write 2 novels Cremona house and Working it Out, with her 3rd book coming out in 2026. Her books are available via her website and on Amazon, click the links in the show notes for more details. Follow Laura on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lauradimartino.author?igsh=MXd6MG5uNzMzZmNobQ==Laura's website:https://lauradimartinoauth.wixsite.com/author-blogLaura's linktree:https://lauradimartinoauth.wixsite.com/author-blog/copy-of-buy-the-bookItalian Glory Boxes of Love:http://www.italiangloryboxes.com/Ascolta women on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ascoltawomen?igsh=MnptYTF0d3l3aHFq

Our guests in this episode are a father and son from Adelaide, Adrian and Tom Crescitelli. We were very interested to chat to them about how their family is keeping our culture alive and we enjoyed getting teenage perspective from Tom. We also loved hearing Tom's interesting story of becoming a talented drummer, Tom plays regularly with his band in pubs and at other events. He also teaches younger kids and has great advice for young people starting out learning an instrument. Tom on Instagram:Tom (@tomzo_10) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode we chat with Italian Australian author Holly Cardamone. This was one of those times where we had so much to talk about like family and visiting Italy. We were also so excited to talk with Holly about her new book 'Summer, in between.' This is a story everyone will enjoy, especially young adults as the main character, Cat, a 17 year old Italian Australian faces her summer ahead before her final year in high school. For details on purchasing the book and to learn more about Holly listen to the episode or you can click the links below:Holly's website:ABOUT - Holly CardamoneHolly on Instagram:Holly Cardamone (@holly_cardamone_author) • Instagram photos and videos

Our guests this week are brothers, AJ and Justin Mosca from Sydney, in this episode they shared with us their amazing journey to becoming international cricketers and how they will represent Italy in the 2026 T20 tournament. We loved hearing of their traditional Italian Australian childhood surrounded by family, and how special it is for them to honour their Italian heritage by representing the Italian international team. These guys were very friendly and easy to talk to and we wish them and the team all the very best in the 2026 T20 World Cup.A reminder to our Perth listeners that the Italian Theatre of WA presents their new show 'I Maneggi Per Maritare Una Figlia' at the Old Mill Theatre in South Perth. This show is a hilarious comedy not to be missed.Tickets:I Maneggi per maritare una figlia Tickets, Old Mill Theatre, South Perth | TryBooking AustraliaItalian Theatre of WA on Instagram:ITWA (@italiantheatre_wa) • Instagram photos and videos

This week we are chatting about learning the Italian Language and experiencing an immersion into Italian culture with our guest Jessica, an Italian Australian who is finishing her experience in Italy with 'Italian for a while.' 'Italian for a while' is a travel company that assists people of all ages to spend time in Italy and learn Italian. They provide support and assistance for all parts of the journey. In this episode you will hear about Jessica's personal experience with 'Italian for a while' we loved hearing Jessica's stories of life in Italy in 2025, what has changed and what has stayed the same. You can find out more about 'Italian for a while' by clicking the links below:Italian for a while website:Your life-changing gap year in Italy | ItalianforawhileItalian for a while on Instagram:Italianforawhile (@italianforawhile) • Instagram photos and videos

It's that time of year when the St Ali Italian Film Festival is happening across Australia. We were thrilled to have Italian Australian film director Angelo Pricolo as our guest in this episode. Angelo is the director of the very successful 2013 documentary 'Lygon Street Si Parla Italiano', narrated by Anthony LaPaglia. Angelo's new documentary is Signorinella: Little Miss, narrated by Greta Scacchi and is screening as part of the 2025 festival. We loved hearing about Angelo's inspiration to create this documentary which focuses on the experiences of Italian women who immigrated to Australia. This is a film that all Italian Australians will enjoy, definitely one to take your Mum, Zia or Nonna to. For more details about the St Ali 2025 Italian Film Festival click the link below:The ST. ALi Italian Film Festival is coming soon to cinemas!Italian Film Festival on Instagram:Italian Film Festival (@italianfilmfest) • Instagram photos and videos

Our guest this week is Tony Gorgone AKA DJ Gorgz. Tony is very well known in the Perth Italian Community and the Perth music scene. Tony is non stop, a busy father, he has his own hair salon 'Trenz' and he is the resident DJ at the Universal Bar where La Musica, a special night of Italian music happens regularly. It's a fantastic night and great for our community.Thanks to this week's sponsor Antipasti Deli Cafe where Fabian and his team bring you your local slice of Italy in the heart of Yarraville. Specialising in homemade honest Italian food Antipasti Deli Cafe are known for their amazing coffee, mouthwatering panini, focaccia, salads, homemade gnocchi, arancini and more. With their range of high quality local products as well as incredible products straight from Italy, including wine, liquors, kitchen items and fresh flowers, Antipasti Deli Cafe has everything you need.DJ Gorgz on Instagram:DjGorgz Perth Dj (@djgorgz) • Instagram photos and videosLa Musica on Instagram:(@lamusica_australia) • Instagram photos and videosDJ Gorgz on Spotify:Sotto Le Stelle - song and lyrics by DjGorgz, Donatella | SpotifyAntipasti Deli Cafe on Instagram:Antipasti Deli Cafe (@antipastidelicafe) • Instagram photos and videos

This week we are chatting about the Mediterranean island country of Malta. Our guest Anthony Gauci is a Maltese Australian and we discussed the shared histories of Italy and Malta, as well as the many similarities Malta has with Italy, especially Sicily, such as cuisine, architecture and religion. Anthony is also the author of 'The Family of Valletta', a historical fiction novel set in Malta. You will hear more about the book in the episode and you can also click the links below:Anthony of Instagram:Thefamilyofvalletta (@thefamilyofvalletta) • Instagram photos and videosFind the Family of Valletta on Amazon:Amazon.com.au : the family of valletta

We have a very fun episode for our listeners this week! In this episode Massimo Corrente meets Justin Merendino. Both of these guests are well known passionate and proud Italian Australians in their 20's and each have joined us on the podcast previously, but with Massimo in Melbourne and Justin in Perth this was their first time chatting together! It won't be a surprise to hear that these guys become instant friends. We had a lot to talk about and a lot of laughs. A big thanks to our sponsors for this week's episode- Melbourne Arancini. In 2016 husband and wife team Paul and Laura Muscara started Melbourne Arancini, supplying Melbourne and regional Victoria with handmade, delicious arancini made with the freshest ingredients. Arancini flavours range from traditional Bolognese Ragu, Four Cheese Broccolini, Pizzaiola, Arrabiata and fan favourite Chicken, Leek and Mushroom. They even do special flavours for the holiday season like Garlic Prawn Arancini. They really are Melbourne's best, made fresh. To hear more about Melbourne Arancini listen to the episode or click the links below.Melbourne Arancini on Instagram:Melbourne Arancini (@melbournearancini) • Instagram photos and videosMelbourne Arancini Website:Home | Melbourne AranciniMassimo on Instagram:Massimo Corrente (@masscorrente) • Instagram photos and videosJustin on Instagram:Justin (Giustino)Merendino (@justin_merendino_raywhite) • Instagram photos and videosPrevious episodes with Massimo:Episode 68: The Fully Sickest of Them All featuring Massimo Corrente - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyEpisode 84: Favourite 'Nonni words' featuring Massimo Corrente - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyPrevious episode with Justin:Episode 99: Remember the name Justin Merendino - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

This week we are chatting about the region of Calabria. Our guest Francesco lives in Calabria and is a content creator who is passionate about bringing exposure to this beautiful region of Italy and assisting tourists to experience Calabria. Be sure to check out his page Akalabria, see the link below. With our Calabrese heritage this was an especially valuable chat for us and we loved getting an insight into Calabria in 2025. Akalabria on Instagram:Akalabria ®️ | Calabria Cultura Storie Turismo (@akalabria) • Instagram photos and videos

We had so much fun recording this week's episode as our guests are two of our Aunties, Aunty Grace and Aunty Mimma, sisters of our Dad Melo. We are very close with our Aunties and loved chatting with them about the importance of family, especially in Italian Australian culture. We heard some of their stories about growing up Italian Australian, their experiences at the family business, a fish and chip shop and they also shared some great tips for budgeting and running a household.

This episode will bring you the motivation you need to start speaking Italian. Our guest this week is Melissa Monteleone, a proud Italian Australian from Melbourne. We loved hearing Melissa describe her passion for her culture and we bonded over a shared Southern Italian heritage. We chatted about the way of life in Italy and the relaxed way of life over there. Melissa told us about what she has discovered about the value of studying Italian through the studies she is currently doing. If you have been thinking about improving your Italian language skills we hope this chat will bring you the inspiration you need.

This week we are talking about raising Italian Australian children, our guest Marco Petta is a new father but he isn't new to our podcast, having joined us in many previous episodes. It was wonderful to chat with him about this exciting new chapter in his life. Find Marco on Insta:Marco Petta (@marcopetta_doesthings) • Instagram photos and videosMore episodes with Marco:Episode 18: From Milan to Adelaide featuring Marco Petta - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyEpisode 31: Marco Petta talks Sanremo 2024 - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyEpisode 57: Marco Petta always in the action - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyEpisode 64: Marco Petta talks Adelaide Italian Festival 2024 - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

Our guest this week is Josephine, founder of Sydney based travel company Irpinia Escapes. We had a fantastic time chatting about visiting Italy and having an authentic travel experience, one that takes you beyond the usual hot spots. In addition to being a travel company, Irpinia Escapes provides assistance to travelers to reconnect to their relatives in Italy. Irpinia Escapes will take you to the Southern Italian region of Campania, close to Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Irpinia offers a peaceful break from the crowds. Listen to the episode to hear more and you can also click the links below:Irpinia Escapes on Instagram:Irpinia Escapes (@irpiniaescapes) • Instagram photos and videosIrpinia Escapes website:Irpinia Escapes | Discover ancient cultures and new experiences

Our guest this week is Angie Mastrippolito, daughter of Italian Immigrants from Abruzzo who grew up among the sugar cane fields of far North Queensland. Le Seconde Inheriting the Unspoken A Second-Generation Immigrant Story is the book Angie has written about her story and the story of her family. It is fascinating and one that many Italian Australians will relate to. This story is deep and speaks of that which has remained unspoken, even to this day, in many families. This is a book every Italian Australian should read. It is available via the links below. Buy it for your mum, your brother, yourself, just make sure you get a copy! Angie's website:HOME | Le Seconde Inher 1Amazon:Amazon.com.au : le seconde inheriting the unspokenAngie on Instagram:Angelina Mastrippolito - Author of Le Seconde (@angelina_mastrippolito) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode we talked about immigration, mental health and in particular how it affects teenagers. Our guest is Federica Zamboni a psychologist and psychotherapist who immigrated to Perth as a teenager. We chatted about Federica's own experience and how her practice- Tailoring Therapy- has developed a program which focuses specifically on the needs of adolescents immigrating from Italy to Australia. Click on the links below for more details.Tailoring Therapy on Instagram:Perth Psychology✨Sexology✨Relationship Therapy✨ (@tailoringtherapy) • Instagram photos and videosTailoring Therapy website:Tailoring Therapy | Relationship Therapy | Sex Therapy | Perth

We were thrilled to have Italian Australian icon and comedy legend Joe Avati join us for his second episode on the Italian Australian Podcast. It was great to catch up and hear what Joe has been up to, in particular the recent work he has been involved in with Italea, a platform dedicated to helping people rediscover their Italian origins. Italea on Instagram:Italea (@_italea) • Instagram photos and videosThis episode is proudly sponsored by 'Famous Biscuits.' Since 1992 Famous Biscuits has been a family business with three generations manufacturing and wholesaling premium Italian style sweet treats around Australian and New Zealand. Find them at your local independent supermarket. Famous Biscuits on Instagram:Famous Biscuits (@famousbiscuits) • Instagram photos and videosFamous Biscuits Website:FAMOUS BISCUITS - HomeMusic featured in this episode is by the incredibly talented Melbourne based musician Michael Cristiano. These tracks are from his recent album 'Mai Finira'Web: Michael Cristiano | Official Website Michael Cristiano 24Facebook: Michael Cristiano | FacebookInstagram: Michael Cristiano (@themichaelcristiano) • Instagram photos and videosSpotify:⁠⁠⁠ Mai Finirà - Album by Michael Cristiano | Spotify⁠⁠⁠Apple Music: ‎Michael Cristiano - Apple Music

We are excited and proud for this milestone!! For this episode we wanted to go back to where it all started, a brother and sister having a chat. We share some memories of our experiences since starting the podcast, the good, the bad and what we have learned along the way. It was great to look back at some of our previous guests, people we have met and friends and connections made. Thankyou to everyone who has been a part of the podcast and thanks to everyone who has provided support and encouragement. And, of course, a massive thank you to our listeners, without you all there is no podcast.This episode is proudly sponsored by 'That Little Gelato Cart' They will bring the taste of Italy to your next event with real Italian gelato scooped fresh from their beautiful blush pink cart. Weddings, birthdays, corporate events- they make every moment sweeter. Find them on Instagram:That Little Gelato Cart (@thatlittlegelatocart) • Instagram photos and videosAnd also at:That Little Gelato Cart

This was an incredibly fun episode to record with fellow a very proud Italian Australian, Perth's favourite real estate agent Justin Merendino!! We have a lot in common with Justin and hearing about his Italian heritage, being both Calabrese and Sicilian. Justin's passion for his culture is so strong and his regard for the language, including both dialects, is inspiring. We shared our thoughts of how important it is for ourselves and future generations to learn the traditions of their parents and Nonni so they can be passed down and carried on in the future. We also heard about Justin's personal story and how he started his successful career in real estate and how he incorporates his culture into his work. Justin's instagram:Justin (Giustino)Merendino (@justin_merendino_raywhite) • Instagram photos and videosTickets for La Dolce Vita:Buy La Dolce Vita - Etta D'Elia Quintet tickets, WA 2025 | MoshtixWHAT'S ON | Duke Of George

We had a lovely time chatting with our guest in this episode Taysha Farrugia. Taysha is a young Italian Australian based in Melbourne who at just 14 years old is already on her way to becoming a successful singer and actress. You will hear 2 of her songs in this episode and you can find her music on Spotify via the links below. We love chatting with the next generation of Italian Australians and we are certain there are big things coming up in Taysha's career as a performer. To follow Taysha on Instagram:TAYSHA (@tayshafarrugia) • Instagram photos and videosDance take a chance on Spotify:DANCE TAKE A CHANCE - song and lyrics by TAYSHA Farrugia | SpotifyFearless on Spotify:FEARLESS • TAYSHA FARRUGIA

We loved chatting with fellow Italian Australian Daniele Foti-Cuzzola in this week's episode. Daniele has grown up with a strong connection to his Italian heritage and we had lots to chat about including language, food and spending time in Italy. Daniele's connection to his culture has influenced his professional life as a Creative Director. He now has his own studio named 'Studio Musaicu' and divides his time between Italy and Australia. It was very interesting to hear how Daniele makes it work for him. We also heard about the special children's book Daniele was inspired to write named 'Arrivera La Befana a Fremantle', a bi-lingual story about the Italian folklore legend of La Befana, what we loved most about this story is that it brings an Italian Australian perspective, the book is available for purchase via the link below.Daniele's Instagram:Daniele Foti-Cuzzola (@daniele_foticuzzola) • Instagram photos and videosStudio Musaicu InstagramStudio Musaicu (@studiomusaicu) • Instagram photos and videosLa Befana children's book:Arrivera La Befana A Fremantle?

Our friend and return guest, the talented James Liotta is back ! We loved catching up with James and hearing about what he has been getting up to. We are looking forward to seeing James when he is back in Perth touring with the Uncle Louie Variety Show in July, see the links below for more details.James also helped us answer an extremely important question- how much do you put in the Busta? Same as what they gave your sister? Do you allow for inflation? What about if it's a second wedding? Or what if the food was terrible? There was a lot to consider and discuss about this topic, it's a question that has been asked for years. We had a lot of laughs recording this one but we did also come up with some excellent advice in this episode, if this is something you have ever wondered about then be sure to listen in to what we have to say. If you still aren't satisfied with our answers then listen to the Italian American Podcast Episode 64- the guys did an episode on this very topic which is where we got our inspiration to answer this question from an Italian Australian perspective.James Liotta:James Liotta (@jamesliottaentertainer) • Instagram photos and videosUncle Louie Tour dates:Tour - The Uncle Louie Variety ShowItalian American Podcast episode 64:IAP 64: POWER HOUR: How Much S... - The Italian American Podcast - Apple Podcasts

This was a very fun chat for us, we were joined by Lou Greco and Carlo Russo, the stars of The Uncle Louie Variety Show. They are comedians based in America and entertain millions with their hilarious videos on social media, they are also skilled stage performers and they are bringing their show to Australia this July with shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, our friend- the talented and extremely funny James Liotta is supporting them and we can't wait to see him also. These shows are going to be epic and tickets are selling fast, don't miss out! See the links below for tickets to the shows and to follow the guys on social media. We loved chatting with Lou and Carlo to hear how The Uncle Louie Variety Show started. We also enjoyed discussing the shared experiences of Italian immigrants, there are so many similarities regardless of where they immigrated to and we love chatting with people in the Italian diaspora from all around the world.Tour - The Uncle Louie Variety ShowThe Uncle Louie Variety Show (@the_uncle_louie_show) • Instagram photos and videosThe Uncle Louie Variety Show | Facebook

We are so grateful to our friend Elena Di Fiore for introducing us to our guest in this episode!! In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Rocca, an Italian Australian from Adelaide. Elizabeth's Instagram page 'Adelaide Gal' is dedicated to showcasing current events in Adelaide. She works as an MC and is a radio host for Radio Italiana 531 where she co-hosts 'Feel Good Friday' every Friday afternoon. She is also extremely passionate about her Italian Heritage and the three of us quickly bonded over our shared Calabrese and central Italian heritage. To see more of what Elizabeth is involved in and to listen in to her radio segment see the links below:ADELAIDE GAL | Elizabeth (@_adelaidegal) • Instagram photos and videosElizabeth Rocca - Work With Elizabeth RoccaElizabeth & Stefano Feel Good Friday - Elizabeth & Stefano Feel Good Friday - Omny.fm

In this episode we chatted with Rosemary Gattuso, a trauma informed family mediator who has written an Inspiring self-help book 'It's Not You, it's Me. We quickly bonded with Rosemary- over our shared Calabrese heritage- including our stereotypical Calabrese appearances- and our love for spending time in Italy. Rosemary told us all about her time spent living in Italy to consolidate learning the Italian language. We also heard how Rosemary's professional experiences led her to write her book. The book is inspiring and it is definitely worth a read. To hear more about Rosemary and her book see the links below:Rosemary Gattuso (@rosemarygattuso) • Instagram photos and videosRosemary Gattuso - Home

It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Australian Idol Grand Finalist Gisella Colletti and her father Luke. Gisella is incredibly talented with an impressive vocal range and a powerful stage presence. We loved hearing Gisella tell us about her journey with Australian Idol, including having Marcia Hines surprise her at her house and performing with fellow Italian Australian, Tina Arena. It was easy to see that the Colletti family is very close knit and value their Italian Australian Identity. Luke and Gisella recounted their 2023 trip to Italy and we discussed the special experience of visiting your ancestral areas in Italy. Gisella is the next generation of Italian Australians and we are so proud of her and the others like her who stay connected to their culture and acknowledge the sacrifices of those who immigrated.

We were so excited to chat with this week's guest, Melbourne based internationally best selling author Jenna Lo Bianco. We are big fans of Jenna's work, reading her books will instantly make you feel as though you are in Italy. This is why are so happy to share her story with our listeners, if you haven't read her books yet then get your hands on one ASAP, you will not be disappointed! (see link below)A proud Italian Australian like us, Jenna told us about her passion for Italy and the Italian language and how this took her on a path to become an Italian teacher. In addition to this, Jenna found herself inspired to write a romantic comedy novels. Jenna told us her full story, from beginning to write, to challenges and several rejections. Perseverance and hard work ultimately paid off with a three book deal with major publishing house Pan MacMillan. Jenna's books are popular with people all around the world but Italian Australian readers will definitely find an extra special connection with these books. To find out more about Jenna be sure to follow her on Instagram- see the link below:Jenna Lo Bianco (@the.italian.teacher) • Instagram photos and videosJenna's books be purchased in several stores and online here: The Italian Marriage: The hottest fake marriage in Umbria : Bianco, Jenna Lo: Amazon.com.au: Books

We are joined by return guest, our friend Mario Daviddi for a chat about how April 25th has a double significance for Italian Australians. We both learned a lot in this episode and enjoyed discussing how for Italian Australians April 25th is especially significant as we have a connection to this day through our Italian Heritage and also through our country of birth/adopted country. This date marks both Anzac Day in Australia and other parts of the world, and Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione) in Italy. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) whose soldiers experienced major losses at Gallipoli during the first world war. Liberation Day in Italy celebrates the liberation of Italy from the fascists and German Nazis in 1945. Mauro is our friend who we call upon for his wealth of knowledge in Italian history- our listeners may remember our previous chat with Mauro about Central Italy Episode 63: Does Central Italy exist? - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

In this episode we continue our chat about how Italian immigrants were viewed in terms of race and how this shapes our experience in current times. Looking back in time, the cultural landscape of Australia was very different than in present times. The White Australia Policy was in effect during the post war era when many Italians were immigrating to Australia. There was a lot to discuss and was worthy of a long chat so this episode is Part 2, if you didn't listen to Part 1 be sure to go back and listen before starting Part 2. Episode 88: Are Italians ‘really' white ? Featuring Anthony Locascio- Part 1 - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

Comedian Anthony Locascio is back to chat with us in this episode. Anthony is a well known and very talented Australian comedian with Italian and Greek heritage, our listeners will remember the chat we had with Anthony last year Episode 62: Are Greeks and Italians the same? Featuring Anthony Locascio - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyIt was great to chat with him again and hear about what he has been up to, especially his recent time performing in Canada and the USA. This time Anthony is back with us for a chat about how Italian immigrants were viewed in terms of race. Looking back in time, the cultural landscape of Australia was very different than in present times. The White Australia Policy was in effect during the post war era when many Italians were immigrating to Australia. There was a lot to discuss and was worthy of a long chat so this episode is Part 1, be sure to listen in next week for Part 2.

We had a great time chatting about growing up Italian Australian with our guest in this episode- Elena Di Fiore. Elena is a business consultant, wife, mother of 3 children and a proud Italian Australian. Elena is the manager of our previous guest, the incredibly talented musician Michael Cristiano. You will hear some of Michael's music in this episode and we chatted about our appreciation of his work. If you missed our episode with Michael you can listen here Episode 66: The Language of our Hearts. Michael Cristiano's Italian Album 'Mai Finira' - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyWe also reminisced about growing up and developing our identities as Italian Australians and how we can carry our culture forward in the next generation. Elena told us about her values of ensuring her children have an understanding of Italian Australian culture and shares this with them through family, cooking, language and music. This was one of our chats that could have gone on forever and we look forward to speaking with Elena again in the future.Music featured in this episode is by the incredibly talented Melbourne based musician Michael Cristiano. These tracks are from his recent album 'Mai Finira'Web: Michael Cristiano | Official Website Michael Cristiano 24Facebook: Michael Cristiano | FacebookInstagram: Michael Cristiano (@themichaelcristiano) • Instagram photos and videosSpotify:⁠⁠⁠ Mai Finirà - Album by Michael Cristiano | Spotify⁠⁠

We think we have found the most Italian Australian person in Australia and he joined us our guest in this episode! After a couple of failed attempts, the Malocchio finally lifted and we were able to have this chat. Daniel Siani is based Melbourne, we always enjoy getting a perspective from a different part of the country. Daniel was born in Australia to Italian immigrants, when he was a baby they made the decision to move back to Italy where they stayed until moving back again to Australia when he was 16. Since then he has continued to go back and forth between Italy and Australia. These experiences have given Daniel a unique perspective on what it means to be 'Italian Australian'. We chatted about some of the differences between Italy and Australia and also the differences in the Italian immigrants who came to Australia in the post war years compared with those who have come in the recent years.

It's not long now until the Perth Italian Festival is back, it's April 5th 11am-10pm at Langley Park. The Festival is back for it's second year following the enormous success in 2024 thanks to Frank Miranda aka Mr Accordion Man and the hard working committee members who volunteer their time and skills to put this event together. This year Alexander is part of the committee and is one of the MCs of the Festival. We were so grateful for the opportunity to chat with him, we had a lot of fun chatting about our shared experiences as Italian Australians and hearing about his story. We are also very happy to be able to share some information with our listeners about what they can look forward to at the Festival:-Firstly, it's a free event and the day is for everyone, not just Italians-Throughout the day there will be live entertainment across two stages-an Italian Mercato with a variety of fashion and jewellery-Italian car display-food, food, food-coffee, wine and spritz-kids activities and ridesAfter dark there will be fireworks and DJ Gorgz will be there to transform the festival into an Italian Dance Party. We are so excited and cannot wait for this incredible celebration of Italian Culture, we hope to see you there!!For more details:Perth Italian Festival (@perthitalianfestival) • Instagram photos and videosPerth Italian Festival WA Inc | Italian Celebration

We loved having another chat with Melbourne based content creator Massimo Corrente, this week we had a light hearted chat about our favourite 'Nonni words' and funny things Nonni say. This is a topic children and grandchildren of Italian immigrants can all relate to, in Australia and anywhere there are Italian immigrants. We loved remembering our Nonni in this episode, they are so special and there will never be another generation the same as them.To see more of the fun things Massimo gets up to you can find him on Instagram at Massimo Corrente (@masscorrente) • Instagram photos and videosYou can also listen to our first episode with Massimo here Episode 68: The Fully Sickest of Them All featuring Massimo Corrente - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

This is Part 2 of our chat with Vince Garreffa- if you missed Part 1 we recommend starting there so you don't miss out of any of Vince's remarkable story.In this episode we chatted about Vince's work as a butcher, how the Mondo Butcher business started and how they came up with the name. It was heartwarming to hear about Vince's love and respect for his wife Anne who he acknowledges as a huge part of his success. It was Anne convinced Vince to write his autobiography 'The Flesh in My Life' which is available for sale with full proceeds going to the charity Lifeline, which is the leading suicide prevention provider in WA. Vince has been heavily involved with this charity for several years, keep an eye out for his latest fundraising idea- 'Lasagna for Lifeline'We could have listened to Vince's stories all day long and we hope he will join us again in the future. If you would like to see Vince in the flesh he will be at the Harvey Harvest Festival this weekend and also at the Perth Italian Festival April 5th.Harvey Harvest Festival – The longest running harvest festival in the South West Perth Italian Festival WA Inc | Italian CelebrationLifeline WA - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.