Bring Your Guard Down

Bring Your Guard Down

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Bring Your Guard Down episodes

  • Martin Ross - Episode 23 - Will the real Martin Ucci please stand up.

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    In this episode Rocco and Tony sit down with Martin Ross to discuss the amazing journey of his grandfather Salvator Ucci and how he became Sam Ross.  From Abruzzi to the US then to Canada in the 1920s.  The legacy of his grandfather and what he had to endure as an early Italian immigrant.  An amazing story!

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    RIng The Bell 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Rocco and Tony - Episode 22 - Italian myths, legends and Nutella.

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    Rocco and Tony discuss many Italian subjects from why Italian Americans call Sugo, gravy, what is the evil eye and how to protect against it, Nutella and Italian Superstitions or as Rocco calls is Stupidstitions.  


     

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    RIng The Bell 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Elio P. - Episode 20 - Working Day to Day at Nino D'Aversa Bakery

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    Long before Eataly and others, there was Nino D’Aversa Bakery. Established in 1969, they've been committed to delivering top-quality breads, pizzas, pastries, and more. In this special first on-location episode of the BringYourGuardDown podcast, Rocco and Tony sit down with Elio, the owner of the Thornhill location. Elio shares insights into the bakery's daily operations and the evolving demographics of the area. It's an engaging and often hilarious look at the journey of this iconic spot.

    Smells Like Humans
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    RIng The Bell 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Joe Di Principe - Episode 18 - From Butcher Shop to a Very Good Morning.

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    In this episode, Rocco and Tony catch up with Joey D from Buon Giorno Caffe and Panini, a local gem in Etobicoke. Joey shares the incredible journey of his family business, which began in the mid-1960s as an Italian grocery store and butcher shop started by his father. Together, they explore how the neighbourhood has changed over the decades—socially, culturally, and economically—through the unique lens of the Italian-Canadian experience. A conversation filled with memories, tradition, and a whole lot of flavour.

    Smells Like Humans
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    RIng The Bell 

    1 hr 5 min

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With no guards up and no filters, we explore what it takes to rise to the top while staying true to family, culture, and heritage. Tune in for real, unguarded conversations that inspire, empower,…