EPISODE 388. Francesco De Carlo Returns! The guys are back with our favorite comedian from the other side. Francesco discusses the importance of taking a joke, Italians leaving their comfort zone and the differences between us all. Tune in to hear stories from his travels through America, different parts of Italy and why Wednesday dinners are just as important as Sundays. Daje!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Taking Jokes 3:00 - Touring America 5:00 - Different Folks, Different Jokes 9:00 - Italian Food Rules 14:00 - It's a Pleasure 16:00 - Wednesday Dinners & Naps 19:00 - Never Leaving the Neighborhood 23:00 - How Did We Do It? 28:00 - Italian Superstitions 30:00 - Difference in the South 32:00 - Leg Crossings & Side Baby Stories 36:00 - Coming to America 40:00 - Naples vs. Rome 43:00 - Love for Palermo 45:00 - Roman Politics 47:00 - Big Shows and Bigger Shows 49:00 - Follow What Scares You 51:00 - Italian Fan Love 53:00 - View of Italian Americans 55:00 - Favorite American Foods 59:00 - Rocco's Fan Questions 1:02:00 - Clip Farming 1:06:00 - Upcoming Dates