Episode 53: Dr. Louis Ignarro
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 Mar 202529min
Episode 52: Maria Barbella Part 2
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 Mar 202537min
Episode 51: Maria Barbella - Part 1
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 Feb 202541min
Episode 50: Valentine's Day Special 2025
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 Feb 20259min
Episode 49: A Conversation with Amici
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 Feb 20251h 1min
Episode 48: Joseph Bona
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 Jan 202542min
Episode 47: Julius Cesar Carrera
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 Jan 202529min
Episode 46: Tales from the Archives #3
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 Jan 202515min
