EPISODE 385. It was only right that we invited our favorite two guests to come close out the summer with us. Our beloved, Mario Bosco and Joe Gambino sit on the couch for (what was supposed to be) a heartfelt reunion, but turned into a "no holds barred" wrestling match. Is Cresciuto Italiano finished? Are Joe and Mario actually responsible for the success of the show? Tune in to hear their gripes while Sabino & Rocco swim in the piles of cash that the show makes.

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As always, if you enjoyed this video, be sure to drop a Like, Comment and please SUBSCRIBE. Grazie a tutti! Chapters: 1:00 - What’s the Beef? 4:00 - Because of Us 9:00 - Bad Napolitan Energy 13:00 - Cresciuto Money 17:00 - Summer Feasts 19:00 - Squashing Beefs 21:00 - Finding the New GUIdol 23:00 - Word on the Street 27:00 - Hitting Plateaus 31:00 - Joe & Mario Walk Out 33:00 - YouTube Plaques 36:00 - They Not Like Us 39:00 - The New Business Model 42:00 - Italian Neighborhood Gossip 45:00 - The Start & End of the GUI Family 52:00 - Price of Monetization 56:00 - Snapchat Bags 59:00 - Feast Merch Shark Tank 1:03:00 - The Value of Followers 1:06:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 1:12:00 - The Boys Get Emotional

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

EPISODE 383. This week, we have everyone's favorite father-son duo on social media! Peppino Joe and his son, Arcangelo (AKA "Papa") share their thoughts on inflation, what makes a good pizza, keeping it old school & much much more! God bless you and God bless America. Yeah!!! Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Take Papa’s Advice 3:00 - The American Dream 6:00 - Passion for Pizza 10:00 - Life Before Inflation 16:00 - Papa’s Candy Shop 19:00 - Chat GPopT 23:00 - All About the Old School 26:00 - American Family Values 28:00 - Wise Words from Dad 31:00 - Eye-talians Down South 33:00 - Putting the Kids to Work 38:00 - Cooking with Love 41:00 - Onion Sandwiches 44:00 - Life in Virginia 46:00 - Italian Soul Food 52:00 - Papa Has a Guy 58:00 - Social Media Love 1:02:00 - This or That 1:04:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 1:07:00 - Can’t Please Everybody

EPISODE 382. We have the return of the Raging Italian! Joined by his two sons, the gang talks the importance of family values, boat life on the lake, adapting to life on social media and much more! Tune in to hear what our Connecticut cousins have been up to this summer and what's next to come...

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Chapters: 1:00 - Summer on the Lake 3:00 - Birds and Bees 5:00 - Complaints from the Neighbors 8:00 - The New Costco Family 11:00 - Love for Waka Flocka & Hair 15:00 - Bathroom Chicken Nuggets 23:00 - Schmidley Lore 25:00 - Internet Detectives 29:00 - Boat Life 31:00 - Raging Dominican 35:00 - Dad is Always Wrong 39:00 - Rockstar Lifestyle 41:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 47:00 - Bully Prevention 49:00 - Dad’s Drip 53:00 - Are You Even Italian? 55:00 - Dominican vs. Italian 57:00 - What’s Next? 1:00:00 - Wingstop Conspiracies

EPISODE 381. This week, Giuseppe and Sabrina (AKA @brooklynbitess) join us in-studio for a brand new podcast episode. The foodie couple share their thoughts on foodie culture, their favorite Italian spots in Brooklyn and much more! Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Italian Ketchup 4:00 - GUI OG’s 6:00 - Calcio Craze 9:00 - Brooklyn Sundays 11:00 - How Brooklynbitess Started 13:00 - Foodie Culture 18:00 - Business of Bites 23:00 - St. Joseph Episode 4 26:00 - Ranking Italian Foods 30:00 - South Brooklyn Gems 32:00 - Top 5 Italian Ice/Bread Spots 36:00 - More Top 5’s in BK 44:00 - Supporting Small Businesses 46:00 - Ordering for the Table 49:00 - Rocco’s Fan Questions 57:00 - Fake Italians

The Cresciuto Italiano fellas are back, as Sabino and Eva are enjoying their time in Italy, Rocco brings his off the boat Zio Domenico to have some fun, share some stories and sing some songs together.

Hope everyone is having an awesome summer!

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EPISODE 380. This one is different. That Mexican OT joins us in-studio for a pod as he is recording his upcoming album "Recess". As always, we cover everything from his journey, family traditions, the similarities in our cultures, and also the differences between growing up in Texas and NYC. Tune in!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Sandwich Science 3:00 - Growing Up Mexican 5:00 - First Time for Everything 7:00 - ABC, 1-2-Trees 9:00 - Country Living 11:00 - Passion for Music 13:00 - The Darkest Web 16:00 - Tortas & Hummus 20:00 - Texas is Different 23:00 - Sopranos Cars 26:00 - Hunting Pigs 29:00 - Yo-Yo Tricks 32:00 - Favorite Foods Coming Up 38:00 - Alligator Junebug Pizza 43:00 - Perfect Day for OT 45:00 - Mexican Pride 47:00 - Visiting Italy 49:00 - This or That? 52:00 - Mt. Rushmore of Mexican Americans 54:00 - Back to This or That?

EPISODE 379. We're joined this week by everyone's cousin, and our dear friend, Cugine. Cug shares tips on how to maintain the perfect body type, how to dress with more class and answers questions from the fans. Tune in, stop by Casa Cugine, and don't forget to take care and brush your hair.

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Chapters: 1:00 - New Found Swag 4:00 - Neighborhood Mix 7:00 - Casa Cugine 9:00 - How to Stay Skinny 12:00 - Staying Relevant 16:00 - Sober Cug 19:00 - Red Sauce Danny 22:00 - Two Man World Tour 24:00 - Little Italy Tips 28:00 - Exploring Italian Amurrica 30:00 - Instagram Stress 35:00 - Fan Questions for Cug 38:00 - Macaroni and Scarpadelles 40:00 - HYD or Disgraziad 47:00 - Go-To Meals for the Ladies 50:00 - Dinner with the Rizzler 55:00 - Crazy DM’s

EPISODE 378. This week -- the boss, Tony Cash joins us in studio for an epic new episode! Tony shares stories of his family, tells us how he got his nickname, answers fan questions and much much more. Do the right thing and tune in to catch the podcast debut of Tony Cash!

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EPISODE 377. Rocco and Sabino are joined by comedian and internet personality, Frankie Drago. Frankie shares stories of his crazy Italian father, his family, and growing up on Long Island. Grab an espresso and a cornetto (with a schmear of poop) and enjoy the show!

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Chapters: 1:00 - Chat GPoopT 4:00 - Family Background 6:00 - Getting into Comedy 9:00 - Social Media Growth 12:00 - Free Labor with Dad 16:00 - Lasagna Offerings 19:00 - Long Island Food 22:00 - GUI Reposts 25:00 - Stealing Catch Phrases 28:00 - Doing What Works 30:00 - Summer on Long Island 32:00 - “Real” New Yorkers 36:00 - Fan Questions for Frankie 42:00 - Wooden Spoon Media 47:00 - Saving Private Frankie 50:00 - Bringer Shows 54:00 - Upcoming Italian Feasts 56:00 - Lil Mo Lessons