In our 99th episode of The Italian American Podcast we highlight some of our favorite clips from our first 98 episodes. We also discuss some of the new and exciting developments which have been going on with The Italian American Podcast. It’s an episode full of fun, laughter, and heartwarming reflections that you should definitely check out.

We both picked a few clips from some of our favorite episodes and will reflect back on the “Strictly Dolores and Anthony Age” of the podcast. Looking back at how things were for us since inception up to now and how the themes in these clips have evolved through all of our conversations, but in reality, they remain the same with family being the core. It’s a very exciting time for the podcast and that’s why we would like to share our thoughts with you, our listeners, who have supported us so much throughout the years. We could not have done it without you!

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“As an artist, I have two things I care about, love and work, and they are very Italian.” – Adriana Trigiani

“I just need my family to love and work that makes me feel purposeful.” – Adriana Trigiani 

“This American notion of women can have it all, women can have everything, was fallacious.” – Maria Laurino

Maria Laurino on paternal sacrifice: “Italian mothers are really, really good at that.”

“How we could find a balance between the independence versus the community.” –Maria Laurino

“You don’t want to sit at my table, fine, I am going to set my own table, you’re gonna want to join it and maybe, or maybe not I will let you sit there.” – Tom Santopietro quoting Frank Sinatra

“Many Italian Americans don’t identify with their Italian heritage until later in life.” – Tom Santopietro

“Everybody talks about going to their Italian friend’s house. There was always food, and you were always welcome.” – Lidia Bastianich

“Food and that table is the magnet that pulls everybody together.” – Lidia Bastianich

“100% of the reason that we exist is because the word RESPECT still exists.” – Dr. Rosa on Italian Americans

“You have to belong to something greater than yourself. It is what makes you human.” –  John Viola

“I can talk about food, and family, style and hair, but for me, being Italian is about feeling.” – Tony Reali

“I don’t have an ability outside of staying who I am.” – Tony Reali

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Resources Mentioned

The New Neighborhood
The Italian American Podcast Itunes
Bella Figura
IAP 07: Adriana Trigiani On Italy, Ego Versus Heart and Why Understanding Your Past Is Important – Part 2 Of 2
IAP 08: Were You Always an Italian? Maria Laurino On History, Identity, And Stereotypes
IAP10: Tom Santopietro On “The Godfather” Trilogy and The Effect It Had On Italian Americans, Including Himself
IAP 12: Lidia Bastianich On Cooking as Connection To Heritage, Keeping A Family Together, And What Never To Do When Cooking Pasta
IAP 14: The Things We Share: Respect, Passion And Other Italian-American Traits. A Conversation With The National Italian American Foundation.
IAP 17: Tony Reali On Being True To Yourself And Your Family, Part 1 Of 2
IAP 18: Tony Reali On Faith, Food, And Fatherhood, Part 2 Of 2
IAP 45: The Hidden History of Southern Italy’s Glory – Part One
IAP 46: The Hidden History of Southern Italy’s Glory – Part Two
IAP 48: The Hidden History of Southern Italy’s Glory – Part Three

Books Mentioned in the Episode:

The Italian Americans	Were You Always an Italian?	The Godfather Effect