This holiday episode finds hosts John Viola, Patrick O’ Boyle, Dr. Marcella Martin welcoming “La Befana” for a funny, warm conversation about the Epiphany gift-giver and Italian holiday traditions. The banter centers on coal, “naughty lists,” and the idea that Befana—not Santa—was historically the …
The Filippini Sisters and the Making of Italian American Catholic Life IAP 399
This episode of the Italian American Podcast offers a rich and intimate look at the enduring legacy of women religious through a conversation with Sister Helen Sanchez, with hosts Patrick O’Boyle and Marianna Gato. Centered on the Religious Teachers Filippini—an Italian-founded order devoted to the …
Actor and Producer Antonio Cupo Talks Hallmark Christmas Films, Career and Holiday Cheer! | IAP 398
In this episode of the Italian American Podcast, Pat and co-host Mariana Gatto share a lighthearted and engaging conversation with actor and producer Antonio Cupo. A Canadian who spent ten years working in Rome, Cupo is best known for his roles in Hallmark Christmas films and is in the New York area …