Little Italy Podcast & Little Italy of LA Podcast

On this week's Little Italy of Los Angeles podcast, Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with, beloved actor Michael Cavalieri, who wrote and directed his latest film, Ritornato, which tells the emotional story of a man who loses his loved ones, and sets off on a journey to revisit his past and fulfill a promise made to his dying mother. The film is shot in Sicily, and was recently chosen for a grant by the National Italian American Foundation. Based on true events, Ritornato is dedicated to Cavalieri's mother, Mary, and his Grandpa Agatino, who sacrificed to give their family a better life. He hopes his film inspires other Italian Americans to write and share their stories. We will also talk with Michael about his esteemed acting career in film and television, including The Sopranos, The Next Karate Kid and more.

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Little Italy of LA's Development Director, Shelby sits down with host, Deborah to chat about the happenings in Little Italy of LA.
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Storia di Te Virtual Workshop - Oct 15th, 2020
Cinema Sotto le Stelle Drive in Weekend - Oct 16-18, 2020 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=GYVQXMPXJL9D4)

Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Thomas P. Cacciatore, attorney at law as he discusses growing up Italian in Southern California and how things have changed from when his family first moved here.  ⁠
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Thomas offers perspective on what daily life was like⁠
growing up in his mostly Italian neighborhood.  He eventually became a successful lawyer and president of the Italian American Lawyers Assn.⁠
We have some prized stories about our Little Italy district in LA, and how some folks are looking to take it back to the days of family and tradition with authentic food and local shops and restaurants.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=GYVQXMPXJL9D4)

Little Italy of Los Angeles Podcast host, Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with beloved Actor, Producer, and Director Joe Mantegna. Joe chats about how he feels lucky to have a strong Italian family background and support that he believes has carried him throughout his career, starring in over 100 films like Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Godfather Part 3, Celebrity, Forget Paris and Liberty Heights to name a few. Joe has proven his versatility as an actor and his passion for the art. 


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Ep.11 features Diana Giovinazzo, author of The Woman in Red, which chronicles the life of #AnitaGaribaldi, warrior and wife of revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi. Diana said she first became interested in Garibaldi's story while investigating her own Italian roots, inspiring her to leave work as paralegal to write full time about this spirited, Italian woman in history. Tune in for more about Diana and her historical fiction novel.
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Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Matthew Biancaniello, renowned Cocktail Chef and Founder of Eat Your Drink. Matthew creates adventurous cocktail experiences based on farm-fresh and unique, organic ingredients. Never working off a set cocktail menu, Biancaniello visits at least five different local farmers markets a week to source his ingredients, which inspire his imaginative cocktails. Experience Matthew's cocktail magic in his upcoming Eat Your Drink Masterclass brought to you by Little Italy of Los Angeles. Sign up for the FREE event on Eventbrite and pre-order bottled cocktails @eatyourdrink. 


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Listen to Little Italy of Los Angeles Podcast host, Deborah Zara Kobylt speak with Mark Spano about his life & documentary, Sicily: Land Of Love And Strife, available on Amazon Prime. The exploration of Sicily takes the viewer to a place of spectacular beauty, epic human struggle, depth and diversity of culture, philosophic insights, and historic sites.

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Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Giuseppe Marisani and Skyler Mapes about their company EXAU Olive Oil. Giuseppe is a 3rd generation olive oil producer from Calabria, South Italy. His family has been producing premium extra virgin olive oil from their seaside family estate for almost 100 years. Skyler is a 3rd generation Californian with a passion for design and agriculture. After a stint in the wine industry, she realized her true passion lived in the olive groves. The couple has created an Internationally recognized brand that produces one of the Best Olive Oils in the World. EXAU marries the modern culinary needs of Americans with 80+ years of Calabrian tradition.

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Little Italy of LA Pod host, Deborah Zara Kobylt chats with Edoardo Marino, Co-Owner of brand new San Pedro and Little Italy favorite, La Siciliana to talk coming to America, growing up in San Pedro and working in film.

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Check out their menu online or visit them 347 West 6th Street, San Pedro, California 90731

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Our host, Deborah Zara Kobylt chats with entertainment executive Douglas DeLuca, who talks about going from an #Italian kid in #NewJersey to a #Hollywood mogul. Doug talks about his Italian roots, strong work ethic, time in the biz and why he thinks LA needs a Little Italy.

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