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Nicky Calvello-Macchia

From Staten Island Sundays to Ciambellini: Peter Battaglia on Food and Living Tradition | IAP 413

April 11, 2026 By Nicky Calvello-Macchia Leave a Comment

In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, hosts Pat and Brandon sit down with Peter Francis Battaglia—self-described “Italian American Encyclopedia” and creator of the Food Obsession blog—for a nostalgic look at Italian American life in Staten Island during the late 1960s and ’70s. He recalls …

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Craft, Culture and Community: Maria Aiello on Italian Roots and Modern Hairdressing | IAP 412

April 4, 2026 By Nicky Calvello-Macchia Leave a Comment

In this lively episode of the Italian American Podcast, Maria Aiello joins hosts John, Pat, and Dr. Marcella Martin in the heart of Little Italy to explore the craft and culture behind modern hairstyling. An entrepreneurial stylist with over 8 million followers, Maria shares how her Italian roots …

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Tradition, Music, and Memory: Sal Valentinetti on Italian-American Identity | IAP 411

March 28, 2026 By Nicky Calvello-Macchia Leave a Comment

DISCLAIMER: We had audio issues with this podcast and apologize for the inconvenience. In this lively episode of the Italian American Podcast, Sal Valentinetti joins John and Pat for a humorous, nostalgic conversation on Italian American identity, music, and tradition. Valentinetti reflects on …

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