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Italian Bred: At the Table with Candice Guardino
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- The Woman Behind Italian Bred | A Conversation with My MomJul 26, 2026 · 20 minAs a special bonus episode—and the final seat at Italian Bred: At The Table—Candice is joined by the woman who started it all: her mom. In this heartfelt conversation, they discuss what it was like raising two daughters who were born to perform while she preferred cheering from the audience. She shares why she loves Italian Bred but has never wanted the spotlight herself, how growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by two incredibly strong women shaped the mother she became, and why she's always be...
- Signs, Synchronicities & Testing the Universe with John EdwardJul 19, 2026 · 35 minWorld-renowned psychic medium John Edward joins Italian Bred: At The Table for our final featured guest conversation—and it's one we'll never forget. Over a meal filled with laughter, stories, and heartfelt moments, Candice and John discuss how different cultures navigate grief, why the universe may send us signs through repeating numbers and everyday moments, and what happens when you start "testing" the universe for answers. They also bond over their deep love for their grandmothers, the wo...
- Keeping It Italian with Tara CannistraciJul 12, 2026 · 22 minWhat happens when two proud Italian funny gals sit down at the same table? A conversation filled with laughter, family stories, unforgettable accents, and a whole lot of heart. This week on At The Table, Candice welcomes fellow comedian Tara Cannistraci for an honest conversation about building careers by embracing exactly who they are. From growing up in loud Italian families to turning everyday traditions into comedy, they discuss why authenticity has become their greatest creative superpow...
- Family, Food & the Legacy of Patsy's with Chef Sal ScognamilloJul 5, 2026 · 20 minThis week on Italian Bred: At The Table, I'm joined by Sal Scognamillo, owner of the legendary Patsy's Italian Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, for a conversation about the traditions that make Italian families so special. We talk about growing up in the family business, carrying on a legacy that has welcomed generations of guests, and why preserving family recipes, values, and traditions matters now more than ever. Sal shares stories from behind the scenes at one of New York City's most icon...
- Comedy, Culture & Why Red Sauce Always Wins with Gianmarco SoresiJun 28, 2026 · 21 minThis week on Italian Bred: At The Table, I'm joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi for a hilarious conversation about family, identity, and the stories that shape us. We dive into what it means to be a self-proclaimed "pizza bagel"—half Italian, half Jewish—growing up between two cultures and in a divorced household. Gianmarco shares some of the most outrageous things his family has said around the holiday dinner table, why he's a red sauce guy through and through, and how those chaotic family ...
- Catholic Guilt, Confessions & the Gift of Grace with Father James MartinJun 21, 2026 · 20 minPull up a chair - this week at the table, Candice is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and Jesuit priest Father James Martin. From growing up with Catholic traditions to navigating faith in today's world, Candice and Father Martin dive into an honest, heartfelt, and often humorous conversation about religion, Catholic guilt, forgiveness, family, and the power of confession. They also discuss Father Martin's newest book, Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher,...
- Coming Out Italian Style with Matty MaggiacomoJun 14, 2026 · 25 minThis week on Italian Bred: At The Table, Candice sits down with Peloton instructor and Theatre Buff Matty Maggiacomo for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about growing up Italian, coming out in a big Italian family, and why no one is more dramatic - Broadway people or Italians. From moms blaming dads for their sons being gay, to “beards with little boobs,” smelling like sauce, Italian movie snacks, and finding acceptance through humor, Matty brings honesty, chaos, and nonstop laughs to ...
- We Do Everything Together: Raising Kids Old School with Frank & Enza FalconeriJun 7, 2026 · 23 minWhat happens when you grow up Italian and privacy was never really part of the culture? In this episode of Italian Bred: At The Table, Candice sits down with Frank and Enza Falconeri, the husband-and-wife duo behind the Italians Sicilians Do It Better social media brand and podcast, to talk about marriage, parenting, tradition, and raising their daughters old-school style while living right next door to Enza’s parents. The conversation begins with a clip from Candice’s comedy spec...
- You’re a Woman Now with Lorraine BraccoMay 31, 2026 · 20 minWelcome to the premiere episode of Italian Bred: At the Table. The podcast where the stories continue long after the stage laughs. Host Candice Guardino pulls up a chair with legendary actress Lorraine Bracco for a hilarious, heartfelt, and unapologetically honest conversation about family, food, womanhood, Italian culture, and the moments that shape us. From first periods celebrated with wine to growing up in big Italian families where everybody had an opinion, Candice and Lorraine share sto...
- Welcome to the TableMay 6, 2026Welcome to Italian Bred: At the Table 🍝🎙️ If you loved my Theatrical Comedy special Italian Bred, this is where the stories continue after the laughs. This limited-series podcast brings you back to the table; where family, relationships, culture, motherhood, friendship, and real life get talked about the way we all do it best… loud, honest, emotional, and hilarious. Each week, I sit down with special guests from family members to familiar faces for conversations that are funny, heartfel...
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