Sal “The Voice” on Hitting on Heidi Klum, AGT & Why Italian Traditions Matter
In this episode of the Hardcore Italians Podcast, Mike sits down with Sal “The Voice” for one of our most fun and heartfelt conversations yet.Sal shares the unbelievable story of how he went from deli...
2 Apr 1h 2min
The Story Will Sasso Wasn’t Supposed to Tell… Until Now
Will Sasso joins Mike to talk Mad TV, building his legendary impressions, working with Chris Farley, breaking Jeremy Piven on Entourage, and stepping into the WWE ring. From Italian roots to Hollywood...
20 Nov 202535min
Drea de Matteo on The Sopranos, Adriana’s Death, and Being Proudly Italian
Actress Drea de Matteo (best known as Adriana La Cerva from The Sopranos) joins us to talk about her Italian roots, growing up in Queens, and how playing Adriana became one of TV’s most iconic roles. ...
11 Nov 202549min
Daniel Franzese on Italian Moms, Macaroni Rascals & Growing Up Italian American
Actor and comedian Daniel Franzese (best known as Damien from Mean Girls) joins us to talk about his Italian American roots, the inspiration behind Sht Italian Moms Say*, and his family’s Brooklyn-to-...
9 Okt 202542min
“They Told Me I Wasn’t Italian Enough” – Beverly D’Angelo Gets REAL About Her Roots
Hollywood told her she wasn’t Italian enough… even with the name D’Angelo. In this powerful and hilarious episode, Beverly opens up about her deep Italian heritage, visiting her grandparents' town in ...
7 Okt 202532min
Family, Fame, and Faith: A Conversation with Courtney Lopez
From Broadway to motherhood, Courtney Lopez shares her journey growing up Italian American, embracing Mexican-Italian family values, her Broadway roots, and the behind-the-scenes of life with Mario Lo...
4 Okt 202532min
From Jurassic to Italy: A Sit-Down with Joe Mazzello
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, we catch up with actor, writer, and director Joe Mazzello—best known for his iconic roles in Jurassic Park, Bohemian Rhapsody, and The Social Network. Joe refl...
2 Okt 202553min
