As we close Italian Heritage Month, Crave Italy celebrates the voices and traditions that unite Italy and the United States.

Journalist & Host Samantha Ferro welcomes two remarkable guests — Matt Maiocco, award-winning journalist and longtime 49ers Insider for NBC Sports Bay Area, and his cousin Col. Gary Gutowsky (USAF, Ret.).

Matt shares his journey through sports journalism — and opens up about his family, legacy of roots, and deep connection to Italian heritage. Gary reflects on tradition, service, and the values that connect generations across continents.

This episode honors the pride of being Italian-American — a story of roots, resilience, and community.

Stay tuned for L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Arianna, celebrating the beauty of our language and culture.

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Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco: conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/en/ Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco: iicsanfrancisco.esteri.it

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