Italian American Stories Podcast

In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Louis Ignarro, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist with deep Italian American roots. Born to immigrant parents from Naples and Sicily, Dr. Ignarro shares how ...

20 Maalis 202529min

In this episode, we continue the incredible and dramatic story of Maria Barbella, the first woman in America sentenced to die in the electric chair. After public outcry and support from a determined c...

6 Maalis 202537min

Today, we dive into one of the most dramatic cases in Italian American history—the story of Maria Barbella, the first woman in America sentenced to die in the electric chair.Maria's story is one of lo...

20 Helmi 202541min

Happy Valentine’s Day! In this special episode, we’re bringing you a collection of historical love stories—some sweet, some dramatic, and some downright scandalous!First, we take you back to 1879 with...

13 Helmi 20259min

In this special episode, we welcome the entire band Amici! While we previously spoke with lead member Stephen Pishner, this time, the whole group joins us to share their journey. We dive into how they...

6 Helmi 20251h 1min

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Joseph Bona, a prominent Italian American mortician in Denver, Colorado. From his humble beginnings in Chicago to becoming the trusted undertake...

30 Tammi 202542min

In this episode, we uncover the story of Julius Cesar Carrera, or JC—a brilliant and largely overlooked figure in American history. An educator, mineralogist, professor, and pioneer in the mining indu...

23 Tammi 202529min

It’s time for another installment of Tales from the Archives! In this mini-episode, we dive into quirky and unexpected stories from old articles about Italian Americans. Hear about a man chased up a t...

16 Tammi 202515min