Hardcore Italians Podcast
Hardcore Italians Podcast
Latest Episodes
Sal “The Voice” on Hitting on Heidi Klum, AGT & Why Italian Traditions Matter
In this episode of the Hardcore Italians Podcast, Mike sits down with Sal “The Voice” for one of our most fun and heartfelt conversations yet.Sal shares the unbelievable story of how he went from delivering pizzas in Queens to becoming ...
The Story Will Sasso Wasn’t Supposed to Tell… Until Now
Will Sasso joins Mike to talk Mad TV, building his legendary impressions, working with Chris Farley, breaking Jeremy Piven on Entourage, and stepping into the WWE ring. From Italian roots to Hollywood stories — this one’s packed.Shop me...
Drea de Matteo on The Sopranos, Adriana’s Death, and Being Proudly Italian
Actress Drea de Matteo (best known as Adriana La Cerva from The Sopranos) joins us to talk about her Italian roots, growing up in Queens, and how playing Adriana became one of TV’s most iconic roles. From her family’s journey “fresh off the boa...
Matteo Bocelli Talks Italian Roots, Ed Sheeran, & Performing with His Dad at the Oscars
In this special episode of the Hardcore Italians Podcast, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Matteo Bocelli — singer, songwriter, and son of the legendary Andrea Bocelli. Matteo opens up about growing up in Tuscany, sharing the stage with ...
Daniel Franzese on Italian Moms, Macaroni Rascals & Growing Up Italian American
Actor and comedian Daniel Franzese (best known as Damien from Mean Girls) joins us to talk about his Italian American roots, the inspiration behind Sht Italian Moms Say*, and his family’s Brooklyn-to-Florida journey. From the “psychic powers” o...
