Episode 98: American Destiny — A Life Between Bari and New York
At just 14 years old, Marcella Flanagan left New York and returned with her family to post-war Bari, Italy—a journey that would shape the rest of her remarkable life.In this episode of Italian America...
3 Jul 32min
Episode 97: The Italian Mummy – The Strange Story of Concetto Formica
One of the very first episodes of Italian American Stories has been revisited. Join Stephanie and Sandy as they take a fresh look at the remarkable—and heartbreaking—story of Concetto Formica, adding ...
27 Jun 28min
Episode 96: From Rome to Potenza: A Journey Back to Our Roots
After years of dreaming about it, Jared and I finally made our trip to Italy!In this special episode, Mom and I sit down and talk through the entire journey—from racing through the Denver airport to c...
19 Jun 48min
Episode 95: Leno & Rosemary LaBianca — The Other Side of the Manson Murders
In August of 1969, the world became consumed by the shocking murders of actress Sharon Tate and her friends at Cielo Drive. But what many people forget is that the terror did not end there.Just one ni...
8 Mai 20min
Episode 93: Finding Her Italian Identity Later in Life | Christine McBurney
In this episode, we’re joined by actress, writer, and storyteller Christine McBurney, whose life took an unexpected turn when, in her 50s, a DNA test revealed something she never imagined… she was hal...
16 Apr 23min
Episode 92: Carmelina Fiorino
In 1906 Denver, a young Italian immigrant named Carmelina Fiorino stood in her kitchen and made a decision that would change her life forever.After leaving Calabria at just 15 years old, Carmelina fou...
9 Apr 19min
Episode 91: The Land of Milk and Honey — The True Story Behind Joseph Benvenuti
In this episode, I sit down with Deron Benvenuti, author of The Land of Milk and Honey An Immigrant Tale of Rags to Riches In America, to talk about the incredible life of his grandfather, Joseph Benv...
26 Mar 34min
