Sooshi Mango Podcast

My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos shares the incredible story of how she got her big break after being told by her agent that she was "not pretty enough to be the leading lady and not fat enough to be a character actress"! Nia also chats growing up Greek in Canada, struggling to fit in, and realising the gift is not fitting in. Plus, dinner with the Queen of England!

We also want to thank you for supporting our Home Made Tour. We had a blast, and we're bringing it back in 2025! Stay tuned for more details.

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

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A culinary travesty has occurred: Heinz in the UK has made carbonara in a can! This led us to ask: if you had to, what pasta would you put in a can? Plus, we discuss the most highly wog-populated suburbs in Australia? Head to @sooshimangopodcast to have your say!

We also want to thank you for supporting our Home Made Tour. We had a blast, and we're bringing it back in 2025! Stay tuned for more details.

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

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For years, Carlo was frustrated with Barilla for using "Zorba the Greek" in their Italian pasta ad featuring Roger Federer. Recently, he finally questioned them about it, but their response left him shocked! We're also puzzled by the giant penis sculpture that has been erected in a town square in Naples. Plus, we need to know what the w0ggiest vegetable is! Head to @sooshimangopodcast to join in the conversation!

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

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Good friend and show regular, comedian My Cousin Vlad, joins us for the umpteenth time for some heavy debates! We're tackling the big questions: "What's the w0ggiest car?" "Which country does the best sausages?" Plus, "Kebab or Souvlaki? Which country makes it best?" We want to know what you think @sooshimangopodcast!

And don’t forget—our FINAL WEEK of shows is here! Grab your tickets now: Sooshi Mango Tickets.

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

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Seasoned comedian Monty Franklin has us in awe when he name-drops some of Hollywood's biggest comedians. Hear how he hangs out with Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider's crew, and lived in a house with John Cleese! We also find out about how Monty grew up as a skip amongst w0g mates, in particular the difference between w0gs and skips going through puberty. Plus, the hilarious moments where Monty's been a misunderstood Aussie in the States.

See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/ 

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding Season is upon us! We've received some questionable gifts at our weddings, so we want to guide you with the "dos and don'ts for gifting at weddings". Plus, we discuss the traditions that happen during ethnic weddings, and the craziest behaviour we've seen at the weddings we've been to - including our own!

See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/ 

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Darcy Thomson

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

 

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AFL legend Anthony Koutoufidies takes us down memory lane to the old-school days of AFL. He reminisces on what it was like to win the Grand Final donning those tight footy shorts, and how John Travolta helped him win 'Dancing With The Stars'! Kouta’s also in the running to become the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. He shares how he plans to make Melbourne, "the most liveable city" again, involving free coffee on Mondays! 

See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/ 

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Darcy Thomson

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

 

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Good friend and comedian, Joe White sets the record straight regarding his views on 'blackface'. He talks us through his hectic upbringing as a refugee in Sudan and how he got by as one of six kids raised by a single mum. We learn about the Ethiopian alphabet and cuisine, and put him to the test in Fully Sick Bingo! Plus, Joe on integrating into a Maltese family.

See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/ 

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

 

 

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Carlo reveals what his Mum STILL does for him, and tries to justify why it's ok. We also discuss weird food combos, which lead us to dating disaster stories. Plus, we call Andrew's mate Dr Amir to settle once and for all, the old wives tale that our mothers stand by, “put on a jacket or you will catch a cold!"

See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/ 

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Nat Marshall 

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

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AFL Great Daisy Thomas talks us through the intricacies of successfully integrating into an Italian family as a skip, especially when it comes to dealing with scary Italian Uncles. We also put Daisy's Italian knowledge to the test with the 'Spag-O-Metre'. Plus, Daisy blows our minds with antacid tablets Quick-Eze! 

See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/ 

CREDITS 
Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre 
Producer: Liza Altarejos 
Audio Imager: Nat Marshall 

Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.