Sooshi Mango Podcast

Carlo reveals what his Mum STILL does for him, and tries to justify why it's ok. We also discuss weird food combos, which lead us to dating disaster stories. Plus, we call Andrew's mate Dr Amir to settle once and for all, the old wives tale that our mothers stand by, “put on a jacket or you will catch a cold!" See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL Great Daisy Thomas talks us through the intricacies of successfully integrating into an Italian family as a skip, especially when it comes to dealing with scary Italian Uncles. We also put Daisy's Italian knowledge to the test with the 'Spag-O-Metre'. Plus, Daisy blows our minds with antacid tablets Quick-Eze!  See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the w0g lollies you find at Mum’s house, and are shocked to find out that one of them is not Greek! Andrew has us in stitches when he lists the things his Mum has forced him to eat. Plus, World Champion Boxer Liam Paro gives us the low down on his next fight! See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Anthony Locascio explains why his Nonna's cooking is better than his Yia Yia's as we deep dive into Italian Vs Greek cuisines. We talk about the worst soccer match played by Italy that we've ever seen, and delve into where w0gs stand in the Australian media. Plus, Anthony puts us at risk when us tells us about his family in the mafia! See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hate to sound old but back in our day it was a simpler time! In today's episode we laugh about some of the games we used to play when we were kids, seeing as we didn't have iPads, and also the cheap things our parents used to buy us and try to convince us that they were just like the expensive brand. Also, Andrew's wallet is the size of Mt Everest so it's time we get rid of some of the junk inside! See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Tony Moclair, the man behind the prank call legend Guido Hatzis. He talks about what it was like to play an ethnic character as a 'skip' back in the day. Plus, the death threats he received - including one from Alphonse Gangitano's crew members!  See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You asked for him now we've got him! The incredibly good-looking, Greek adonis Guido Hatzis! We find out what he's been up to all these years, what he thinks of Taylor Swift, and if women still fall at his feet. Plus, we couldn't have Guido on without getting him to make one of his famous prank calls! Who will he call?! See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Di Francesco of Gradi Group is a World Pizza Champion, and Dani Zeini has 12 Royal Stacks burger restaurants in Victoria - and they're both the brains and operations behind our successful restaurant on Lygon Street Johnny, Vince & Sam's Ristorante. We talk about how our restaurant came about, the food culture in Melbourne vs other states, how pizza has evolved in Australia and why we've all cried at the restaurant! See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re about to embark on a new national tour, 'Home Made'! Before we go wild across the country we wanted to give you a sneak peek into life on the tour bus. From the life-changing highs to the embarrassing lows — and every costume change in between! See you at one of our shows? Get tickets: https://www.sooshimango.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Niro, Ronaldo, Bruce Lee, or The Kardashians?! This week we answer: who is the most famous ethnic of all time? Also, old school w0gs are known for saving money, no matter how embarrassing, but when does it go too far? Carlo's neighbour pushes the limit. And, ever had someone call you the wrong name, but it's too awkward to correct them? Joe was in that predicament for YEARS!   CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Crowe attempts to sing a famous Italian anthem. Massacre or masterpiece? Sooshi Mango decide. Plus, red alert in the hometown of Joe and Carlo's parents as volcanoes erupt across Italy.  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall  Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a fact they've believed since birth so what happens if it turns out to an old wives tale? Carlo calls on his Mum to help get to the bottom of it. We also hear the bizarre ethnic home remedies used on you as a child — and some to this day! Also, is it odd to bring the father-in-law along to your honeymoon? Not if he's Jon Bon Jovi. CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Liza AltarejosAudio Imager: Nat MarshallFollow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tik Tok star Veronica B aka Aunty Salma joins us this week to cover a plethora of topics! From discussing the intricacies and minds games of ethnic etiquette, to botox, plastic surgery, and if the Kardashians have affected today's beauty standards. Plus, we play our first ever round of Fully Sick Bingo - the Female Edition! Find out if Veronica B is fully sick!  CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreGuest: Veronica B aka Aunty SalmaProducer: Liza AltarejosAudio Imager: Nat MarshallFollow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past couple of months we've met strong contenders during our search for 'The Fully Sickest of Them All', and we've tallied up your votes to finally announce the official winner! If you're ethnic, it's most likely you love a nut, so we question why there is increase in nut allergies today, but more importantly ask: what's the 'w0ggiest' nut? The epitome of the ethnic story caught our eye, 80 year old Italian man Galliano Callegari took 20 years to build by hand a spectacular Venetian Palace for his family in Western Sydney. We discuss how a section of his property is now under threat due to airport roadworks. Plus, we delve into intricacies of tree lopping the 'w0g' way, find out if Andrew will give up a trade secret! CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Liza AltarejosAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny joined us in studio, and hilariously got lost in translation when he tried to make a booking at a Chinese restaurant for his son's Birthday! Plus, we have narrowed down our Fully Sick Finalists (voting opens 17.06.24 and closes 19.06.24 at 11:59pm - so get voting!) We also discussed the new trigger warning for the cult classic Goodfellas film. CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Liza AltarejosAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we pranked Andrew's Dad last time it had us in stitches, so we thought we'd get him again! We also discuss some of the ethnic things you do, that you never realised were ethnic, plus our final "Fully Sickest of Them All" nominee.   CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your ethnic grandparent had a dog or cat, it's likely that they fed it absolutely everything, and it likely outlived any pets of today. Also in today's episode, is Big Vincenz the fully sickest of them all? He joins us to play our "Fully Sick Bingo". We also discuss how we used to get in trouble every time we hurt ourselves as kids.    CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it's the ethnic mums and their cooking, or the ethnic dads with their home made wine, it's safe to say things get pretty competitive amongst the w0gs. So much so that it caused a 3 year long family feud in Joe & Carlo's family. We also hear some international phrases that translate terribly into English, eg "I want to die on your body", and speak to another 'Fully Sickest Of Them All' nominee who might just be our strongest contender yet!   CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we speak to the most endearing nonno who is so obsessed with his garden and cooking that he's made a successful YouTube channel out of it, and has nearly 150k followers on his Instagram page! His name is Nick The Happy Harvester and we ask him whether it's a myth that you need to pee on your lemon tree to help it grow. We also hear some ethnics have a crack at some hilarious tongue twisters, and speak to probably our strongest contender yet for the 'Fully Sickest Of Them All' competition. If you know someone more fully sick than this, nominate them by DMing our @sooshimangopodcast Instagram page, and you could win tickets to our comedy show 'Home Made' plus backstage passes to hang out with us.   CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neema Naz is a comedian known for his amazing accents and impersonations of everyone from a Persian dad, to a basic girl, to celebrities like Gordon Ramsey and Joe Rogan. We get him to play a game of 'Accent Roulette' where he has to pick an accent out of a bowl, then pick a scenario out of another, and act out the scenario in the chosen accent - which had us in stitches! We also talk about the strange phrases in foreign languages that don't translate well in English.   CREDITS  Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew ManfreProducer: Mandy CatalanoAudio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Saucy Meatballs Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangosaucymeatballspod and on Tiktok @saucymeatballspodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.