One of the most beloved Italian American holidays is here again, and we are back in New Orleans, LA, coming to you live and uncut from the center of the nation’s greatest St. Joseph’s Day celebrations.
Join co-host John M. Viola, as he broadcasts directly from the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where the Italian American St. Joseph's Society's parade and feast ignite the city with cultural pride. Listen in as he sits down with dear friends and prominent figures in the Italian American community—Brendan Young, Tony Mangia, and Chef David Greco of Mike's Deli on Arthur Avenue— to share a lively discussion about the rich traditions of St. Joseph's Day, including the massive undertaking of preparing nearly a thousand pounds of Pasta con Sarde and the deep-seated importance of food in our heritage celebrations.
We dive into the kitchen camaraderie that makes monumental cooking endeavors like this possible and illuminate the secrets behind the mouthwatering feasts that have come to symbolize our collective identity. We reminisced about the family-run businesses that form the backbone of our community, the resilience that has seen us through the toughest of times, and the cultural champions who've ensured that our legacy endures.
Plus, we’ll explore the broader implications of our heritage celebrations, and how the significance of these gatherings extends beyond the feasting tables, shaping our perspectives on historical narratives and the ways we honor our forebears. Through the power of story and social media, we're not just preserving customs; we're inviting the world to join our pilgrimage, one that celebrates the grandeur of Italian-American culture and the spirited communities that keep it alive. So, tune in, enjoy the stories, and perhaps find a spark of inspiration to kindle your own cultural flames by joining the dozens of listeners already making the pilgrimage at next year’s St. Joseph’s Day Weekend!
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IAP 265: The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia with Special Guest H.E. Ambassador Andrea Canepari
IAP 264: Frankie D. is Keepin' It Real in Chicago
IAP 263: 72 Hours That Changed Italian America, Recapping the Inaugural Italian American Future Leaders Conference
IAP 262: There's No Use Crying Over Spilled Pastina, with Special Guest Michael Fava
IAP 261: The First Family of Torrone
IAP 260: Are You Part of the Struffoli Squad? With Special Guest Annie Petito of Cook's Illustrated
IAP 259: The Songs of Our Folks with Special Guest Michela Musolino Part 2
IAP 258: The Songs of Our Folks with Special Guest Michela Musolino, Part 1
IAP 257: Out of the Finance and Into the Frying Pan with Special Guest Michele Di Pietro
IAP256: Inspired by Ancestral Gratitude- The Story of Dr. Rosemary Intili Ferdinand
IAP 255: Plant, Harvest, Cook! Mary Ann Esposito Takes Us from Dirt to Dinner
IAP 254: Food is Love with Special Guest Alessandra Aiello
IAP 253: An Alliance for Italian America with Special Guest Sabino Curcio of Growing Up Italian
IAP 252: One Very Jazzy Italian American with Special Guest Vanessa Racci
IAP 251: Ready or Not... Here Comes Giorgia with Special Guest Umberto Mucci of We the Italians
IAP 250: 250th Episode Celebration
IAP 249: For the Love of Naples with Special Guest Arthur Schwartz
IAP 248: Textiles, Tailoring, and Tradition with Special Guest Salvatore Giardina
IAP 247: Southern Italians in the American Civil War with Special Guest Peter Belmonte
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