EPISODE 384. This week, Sabino heads west to Little Italy to record a special episode at our flagship, Red Sauce Studio. We're joined by John Viola and our new buddy, Chase Manhattan (AKA "The Bensonhurst Cowboy"). The gang shares stories from the trail, Chase shares his story of buying a $1 home in Italy, and the guys get a lesson on all things Spaghetti Western. Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - What is Happening? 3:00 - Lizard Lucchese's 6:00 - The Wild West 8:00 - Man of Many Hats 11:00 - Italian Country Influence 16:00 - What is a Spaghetti Western? 21:00 - Grandma's Secret Recipe 24:00 - Buying a $1 Home in Italy 28:00 - Italian Construction 31:00 - Investing in Italy 35:00 - Somethings Never Change 37:00 - Italian Diaspora 40:00 - No Gifts or Refreshments 43:00 - Cookies, Coffee & Cake 47:00 - Rocketship to the Moon 50:00 - Good Shoulders 52:00 - Chase's Childhood 56:00 - The Pizza Game 58:00 - Red Sauce Studio 1:00:00 - Cowboy Hats in New Jersey