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With no guards up and no filters, we explore what it takes to rise to the top while staying true to family, culture, and heritage. Tune in for real, unguarded conversations that inspire, empower, and celebrate the spirit of Italian perseverance!
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S2E41 Rocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey
Send a textRocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey Support the showRIng The Bell
S2E40 Rooco and Tony - Episode 40 - Some never before heard interview material from Rocco.
Send a textRocco and Tony listen to some never before heard audio of Rocco just after his memorable bosing match in India. Support the showRIng The Bell
S2E39 Rocco and Tony - Episode 39 - Just Rocco and Tony first of 2026
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down and discuss a variety of subjects. This is what happens when a guest cancels at the last minute. Still good stuff. Enjoys yourself!Support the showRIng The Bell
S2E38 Rocco and Tony - Episode 38 - Giuseppe Words of Wisdom
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down with Giuseppe — #GiuseppeWordsOfWisdom — for a wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, hustle, and heart. From a memorable dinner with Joe Avati to Giuseppe’s…
S1E37 Rocco and Tony - Episode 37 - Meet Richard the Juice Man and Gord, the Loan Arranger only when you are in trouble!
Send a textRocco and Tony Sit down with Richard Toronto's first and only Juice Man and Gord, the Loan Arranger, who services are only available when you are in trouble. The boys discuss a wide…
S1E36 Rocco and Tony - Episode 36 - Toronto Italians #tdot_italians and #italiancomedy join in the conversation for the nation.
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down with Angelo from @tdot_italians and Domenic from @Italiancomedy on instrgram. The boys discuss a wide range of topics from the 2026 world cup and Italy's chances…
S1E35 Rocco and Tony - Episode 35 - The Greatest Smashes From 2025 podcasts
Send a textRocco and Tony have put together what they think are the greatest smashes from their 2025 podcasts. It was a great year and we look forward to 2026 with new guests, on location podcasts…
S1E34 Rocco and Tony - Episode 34 - Rose Marie Pisano - The Ultimate Wedding Planner
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down with Rose Marie, the founder and creative force behind En Rose Events, an event-planning studio known for its stunning designs and custom invitations crafted under…
S1E33 Rocco and Tony - Episode - 33 - From the archives. Frank D'Angelo
Send a textRocco and Tony sat down with Frank 'Dangelo. A Canadian entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, actor, and television host. He is best known for founding D'Angelo Brands.He is also…
S1E32 Rocco and Tony - Episode 32 - Rocco's version of the classic Master Piece Theatre
Send a textRocco tells the story of Bianca Neva or Snow White. His version. Support the showRIng The Bell
S1E31 Rocco and Tony Episode 31 - The return of Michael Ciccone, Madonna's long lost relative. Maybe, but not really.
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down with Michael Ciccone fresh of his DNA report that insists he is the long lost relative of Madonna Ciccone. Anyway, join us in an interesting conversation about…
S1E30 Rocco and Tony - Episode 30 - Back after a long training mission in Calabria
Send a textRocco and Tony discuss Rocco's return to the homeland for a 5 week training mission. What is sleep divorce anyway ? How to deal with snorers on an airplane. Support the showRIng The…
S1E29 Rocco and Tony - Episode 29 - Meet Joey P. and Mikey Sleeps!
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down with Joey P. from California Sandwiches and Michael Sleeps—though that’s not actually his last name. Tune in to find out the story behind it. The conversation…
S1E28 Rocco and Tony - Episode 28 - The proper way to use a bidet.
Send a text ChatGPT said:A bidet is a bathroom fixture designed for personal hygiene, specifically for cleaning your genital and anal areas after using the toilet. Instead of relying only on toilet…
S1E27 Rocco and Tony - Episode 27 - 20th Anniversary of the Big Fight and other stuff.
Send a textRocco and Tony reflect on the 20th anniversary of the legendary showdown between Parnjeep Singh and Rocco Rompamuro in Mumbai, India. They dive into the pre-fight preparation, intense…
S1E26 Claudio Coppola - Episode 26 - The return of one of our very first guests.
Send a textRocco and Tony thought it would be fitting to bring back one of their first BringYourGuardDown podcast guest for another go around. This time we look into what has been going on with the…
S1E25 Mauro Lombardi - Episode 25 - Learn about Italian PHDs and BAs.
Send a textRocco and Tony sit down with Mauro Lombardi, who immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1961. Within just a few short years, he went on to earn both his 'Italian" PhD and BA in…
S1E24 Rocco and Tony - Episode 24 - Astrology and the link to Italian desserts.
Send a textRocco and Tony discuss many more Italian subjects from why Italian always want to pay cash, the nona guilt trip, astrology and the link to Italian desserts and more. Support the showRIng…
S1E23 Martin Ross - Episode 23 - Will the real Martin Ucci please stand up.
Send a textIn this episode Rocco and Tony sit down with Martin Ross to discuss the amazing journey of his grandfather Salvator Ucci and how he became Sam Ross. From Abruzzi to the US then to Canada…
S1E22 Rocco and Tony - Episode 22 - Italian myths, legends and Nutella.
Send a textRocco and Tony discuss many Italian subjects from why Italian Americans call Sugo, gravy, what is the evil eye and how to protect against it, Nutella and Italian Superstitions or as Rocco…
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