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!
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/italianamerican/supportIAP 245: An Unconventional Italian and Her Unconventional Guide! With Special Guest Carla Gambescia
IAP 244: The Feast of Saint Rocco with Special Guest Stephen La Rocca
IAP 243: Where Redneck Meets Red Sauce... A Trip to Tontitown, Arkansas's Italian Village
IAP 242: Join the My Italy Movement with Special Guest Nikki Taylor of La Dolce Vita Lifestyle Magazine
IAP 241: Draghi Departed: What's Next for Italy with Special Guest Umberto Mucci
IAP 240: Italian American Lawyers Never Lose Their Appeal!: A Conversation With The National Italian American Bar Association
IAP 239: There Ain't No Feast Without the Feast Bands!
IAP 238: Joe Avati On Why Laughter Is the Best Medicine... Unless You've Got the Malocchio! (Part 2)
IAP 237: Joe Avati On Why Laughter is the BEST Medicine... Unless You've Got the Malocchio! (Part 1)
IAP 236: A Special Priest, A Special Feast: Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello and Brooklyn's Festa del Giglio
IAP 235: Alzheimer's, Aging, and the Italian American Family with Special Guest Dr. Benedict Albensi, Ph.D, BCMAS, CRQM
IAP 234: Are You Committing Crimes Against Italian Food? Examining Italy's Culinary Commandments
IAP 233: Red Sauce: A Two-Part Exploration of How Italian Food Became American with Special Guest Ian MacAllen (Part 2)
IAP 232: Red Sauce: A Two-Part Exploration of How Italian Food Became American with Special Guest Ian MacAllen
IAP 231: Traditions in Transition: Italian Catholic Traditions for a New Generation
IAP 230: Saving the Songs of Southern Italy with Special Guest Alexis Zingale
IAP 229: Doing All the Good She Can with Special Guest Adriana Trigiani
IAP 228: 50 Years Together: The Godfather and the Making of Italian America, Part 2
IAP 227: 50 Years Together: The Godfather and the Making of Italian America, Part 1
IAP 226: The War in Ukraine: An Italian Perspective
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Every L Podcast
The Empty Rooms of Gorski Manor
Jim Harold’s Campfire
The Secret Adventures of Black People
MID