Nico sits down with Christian Silvestri again in this week's podcast.

Christian owns Rabias Dolce Fumo in the North End of Boston. Christian tells us about the latest controversy in the North end with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Mayor Wu wants to impose a $7500 tax for outdoor dining in the North End only! Spread awareness to this cause and visit the North End when you visit Boston! Be sure to follow Christian @ccfit22 and his restaurant @RabiasDolceFumo!

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Nico sit's down with "Pizza-preneur" Peter Izzo who was also a contestant on The Bachelorette season 18. Peter has a great story about growing up in Pizzerias, traveling to learn more in Italy, to opening his own chain of them in Florida! Pete is changing lives "one slice at a time" Nico asks him if we will see him on Bachelor in Paradise but, I guess we will have to wait and see.

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We are back at Caffe Napoli in Little Italy with owner Lou Fontana and special guest Marco Lombardi.

We talk about Marco blowing up on social media doing NYC cheap eats and reviewing local restaurants @MarcosWorldNYC on all social media

Lou has some great stories from San Gennaro this past year.

Marco and Lou also tell us what it's like growing up in NYC and share some stories and history.

Be sure to go eat at Caffe Napoli on the corner of Hester and Mulberry in Little Italy in NYC and follow them on social media @CaffeNapoliNYC

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Nico sit's down in Studio with actor Christopher Mormando.

Chris has an incredible story of growing up in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, getting into trouble, going to jail, to end up acting alongside stars such as 50 cent, Andrew Dice Clay, Steven VanZandt, and many more!

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Nico sits down with music artist Matt Vanzetti.

They talk about how Matt got started in music and how he is navigating through the business now.

He also judges some of the new podcast music beats!

Be sure to follow Matt everywhere @MattVanzetti.

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Nico sits down with South Philly's own Carmine Yusko.

Nico of course asks him about his viral tik toks getting into fights with old men, a basketball team, and his own friends!

Then they talk about Carmine's acting and singing career.

We even get to hear Carmine's top 5 cheesesteaks in Philadelphia! (Spoiler Gino's and Pat's do NOT make the list!)

Follow Carmine on Instagram @CarmineYusko1 and everywhere else @CarmineYusko. Also, check out his podcast Chin Don Podcast!

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Nico sits down with New York Stand-up Comic James Pontillo.

They talk about James's stand-up career and what it's like working the comedy clubs of NYC.

James has a great story about his Dad calling him at college and his professor answering the phone!

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Nico sit's down with William Castello, a member of the board of the Garibaldi Meucci Museum to talk all things, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Antonio Meucci.

Owned by the Order Sons of Italy, the Garibaldi - Meucci Museum was the home of the inventor of the telephone, Antonio Meucci. (We talk about why he's doesn't have the official credit) and at one point in time the unifier of Italy, Giuseppe Garibaldi lived here with him. We talk about both men's history along with the Museum's history and how the Order of Sons of Italy acquired it.

Check out the museum and plan your visit at https://www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.com/ The Mission of The Garibaldi Meucci Museum is to collect, hold, own, maintain, preserve, and exhibit historical objects and artifacts relating to the lives of General Giuseppe Garibaldi and Antonio Meucci; promote an understanding of Italian-American heritage and a positive image of Italian-Americans; conduct educational, cultural, and artistic programming designed to eliminate ethnic and racial prejudice for a diverse and growing audience.

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Nico Sits down with THE Paranormal Power Couple Tessa DelZoppo Groff & Nick Groff.

They talk about how Tessa & Nick's relationship formed, all things paranormal, and much more!

Tessa also gives Nico a reading ON THE PODCAST!

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Nico sits down with his sister Isabella to talk all about the best moments of 2021.

Thank you all for listening to the podcast this year. We will be kicking off podcasts of 2022 on Monday, January 3rd, and every Monday from then!