In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we talk with Paul "Paulie" Malignaggi, a former two-weight World Champion who currently works as a commentator. Paulie tells the story of how he transitioned from Sicily to Brooklyn and had to learn to adapt to the diverse cultures and lifestyles, and …
Family
A reminder that as an Italian American you are never alone
I had the opportunity this past week to attend the National Italian American Foundation’s (NIAF) annual New York City Gala. NIAF has been a big supporter of The Italian American Podcast since the beginning, and Dolores and I are both proud members of NIAF. I am never sure what to expect at …
“The New Neighborhood”: Going back home, wherever you can find it
In the series, “The Italian Americans,” written and directed by John Maggio, The Italian American Podcast’s guest for Episode 24, there is a scene where author Pete Hamill, discussing the incredible importance of community and la famiglia among Italian Americans, talks about young men he knew in the …