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IAP 373 Finding Joy in Culture and Sport!

IAP 373 Finding Joy in Culture and Sport!

Update: 2025-06-20
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Join us for an engaging episode as we explore the vibrant essence of Italian American culture and the powerful world of adaptive sports. We begin our journey where Dolores and John reflect on Italian American heritage and the camaraderie that defines our community. With humor and warmth, we recount Dolores's wedding anniversary, where the fusion of Italian and Irish traditions came alive on the dance floor, painting a vivid picture of cultural celebration.

Our exploration continues with the inspiring story of Action Boxability, a program co-founded by Dino Spencer and Brian Broman during the pandemic. Brian shares how this initiative brings boxing to individuals with physical and cognitive challenges, offering them a unique opportunity to gain confidence and control. We share touching anecdotes about the impact on families, highlighting the transformative power of physical activity and the bonds it can create. From personal connections to philanthropic efforts, we celebrate the inclusivity and empowerment that adaptive boxing offers to people worldwide, despite the logistical hurdles it presents.

In a nostalgic look at the world of boxing, we reflect on the legacies of iconic athletes like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, exploring the thrill and raw satisfaction that sports bring. We discuss the courage it takes to step into the ring, whether in professional boxing or high school wrestling, and how it tests one's character and vulnerability. The episode concludes with a celebration of Italian American culinary traditions, sharing stories of travels, memorable meals, and the bittersweet closure of beloved local eateries. Through these rich narratives, we embrace the passion, community, and transformative power of sport and culture.

 

THEIR WEBSITE: boxabilityinternational.org

THEIR YOUTUBE:  @boxabilityinternationalinc3563 

 

BOXABILITY SOCIALS:

Instagram: @boxabilityinternational 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Boxability/100090294784796/#

 

THEIR SOCIALS:

Dino Spencer's Insta: @dino5thstgym 

Youtube:  @dino5thstgym 

 

Brian Roman Insta: @brian_b_roman

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IAP 373 Finding Joy in Culture and Sport!

IAP 373 Finding Joy in Culture and Sport!

Nicholas Calvello-Macchia