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From the Archives - Episode 21 - Lemon Parties and Meat Spinning
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58:13Send us a text Rocco and Tony discuss a number of current event issues. Have fun! RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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Elio P. - Episode 20 - Working Day to Day at Nino D'Aversa Bakery
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1:03:05Send us a text Long before Eataly and others, there was Nino D’Aversa Bakery. Established in 1969, they've been committed to delivering top-quality breads, pizzas, pastries, and more. In this special first on-location episode of the BringYourGuardDown podcast, Rocco and Tony sit down with Elio, the owner of the Thornhill location. Elio shares insig…
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From The Archives - Episode 19 - Drew The Fitness Trainer
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1:02:25Send us a text Rocco and Tony discuss all things fitness, health and other oddities with Trainer Drew. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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Joe Di Principe - Episode 18 - From Butcher Shop to a Very Good Morning.
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1:03:06Send us a text In this episode, Rocco and Tony catch up with Joey D from Buon Giorno Caffe and Panini, a local gem in Etobicoke. Joey shares the incredible journey of his family business, which began in the mid-1960s as an Italian grocery store and butcher shop started by his father. Together, they explore how the neighbourhood has changed over the…
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From The Archives - Episode 17 - It's All About Maria Guana.
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49:44Send us a text Rocco and Tony do a deep dive on the effects of the Italian Marijuana on the Italian population. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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From The Archives - Episode 16 - Rocco and Tony Talk Mexican Waffles and Hot Tubs.
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58:40Send us a text Rocco and Tony touch on a variety of interesting subjects including Mexican Waffles, Hot Tubs and Italian Backyard Farms in the city. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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They Call Me DBG - Episode 15 - From Woodbridge to Sicily Italia and More!
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50:16Send us a text Rocco and Tony sit down with the famous DBG. Comedian and Mintest Guido & DJ on the Planet. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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Michael Sarracini - Episode 14 - We're Not Done Yet. The Making of History
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49:50Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Michael Sarracini, one of the original members of the comedy group The Impalites. Alongside Vito Rezza, Michael helped bring to life the unforgettable character Rocco Rompamuro—a name that’s become synonymous with outrageous humor and cult classic sketches. Michael and Vito (Rocco Rompamuro) recounts so…
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Bed Time Story - Episode 13 - Goldilocks and the Tree Bears.
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7:46Send us a text Rocco reads the Italian Version of the famous bed time story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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Rocco and Tony - Episode 12 - The Real Italian Wedding Crashers and More!
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50:36Send us a text Rocco and Tony take you back to the Italian Wedding Scene in Toronto during the 70's and 80's. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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Punjabi Power Hour - Episode 11 -The World Meets Rocco Rompamuro !
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12:05Send us a text Tune in for the original interview that introduced the world to Rocco Rompamuro on the Punjabi Power Hour. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this 12-minute journey offers an inside look at the rise of the legendary boxer from Calabria. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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From the Archives - Episode 10 - Rocco and Tony with Frank Vessio and Josh Boni
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1:18:23Send us a text Rocco and Tony go back to the archives and present one of the early podcasts with Frank the Tank Vessio and Josh Boni. RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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JT (John Thistlethwaite) - Episode 8 - Talking life from the field to the future.
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1:12:06Send us a text In this episode, JT and the boys dive into a wide range of engaging topics—from the latest in the sports world to insights on business moves and entrepreneurship. They also get personal, sharing thoughts on family life and what the future might hold. Whether you're here for the laughs, the lessons, or a little of both, this conversat…
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Chris T. – Episode 7 – Legal Definitions and how they are used against you.
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1:29:05Send us a text In this episode, we take a closer look at how governments use various tactics to craft agreements in ways that keep the average person in line. One of the key tools in this process is legalese—a dense, technical form of language filled with jargon, old-fashioned terms, and complex sentence structures. Legalese is often intentionally …
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Claudio Coppola - Episode 6 - Being an Italian teenager in the 1970's and early 80's.
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1:20:50Send us a text The 1970s was the best decade ever for music, fashion, and cultural change. It was a time of rebellion, creativity, and freedom. Claudio masterfully captures the essence of an Italian teenager's life in Willowdale during the late 70s and early 80s. No one tells a story quite like him, adding sound effects for extra flair. Rocco and T…
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Tony G - Episode 5 - Tony Giallonardo is known by OTTO simply as “the Curatore."
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1:06:30Send us a text Hear Tony share his journey through years of experience in the luxury menswear market, starting in Italy and later in Toronto, Canada, where he managed and worked as a fashion buyer in the stylish Yorkville district. From working with icons like Elton John, Prince, and Rod Stewart to engaging with successful local Italian businessmen…
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Vito Rezza - Episode 4 - The Origins of the world famous Rocco Rompamuro
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57:33Send us a text Step into the world of a legend as we go beyond the ring to uncover the incredible origins of the world-renowned Italian boxer, Rocco Rompamuro. In 2003, Rocco didn’t just make his mark in boxing—he sparked an entirely new genre of comedy with a performance so iconic, it’s still talked about 22 years later. Discover the man who revol…
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Chuck Stone - Episode 3 - 28 Piece Drum Kits
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1:11:32Send us a text Rocco and Tony sit down with the legendary drummer Chuck Stone. Join them as they trace Chuck's journey from jamming at the Auto Body Shop on Wednesday nights to his retirement. It’s an open conversation that will have you wondering, “Why did they even book this guy for the podcast?” RIng The Bell…
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Bobby Bozic - Episode 2 - So what happens is......
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1:07:18Send us a text Bob Bozic talks about his tumultuous childhood to his challenging return to Serbia and his efforts to reclaim his roots. As a legendary bartender at Finelli's in Soho New York, his narrative is a rollercoaster of highs and lows involving disparate subjects such as prizefighting, smuggling and some major brushes with the law. We invit…
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Michael Ciccone - Episode 1 - Chico's Cafe 80 Years of Italian History
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1:05:54Send us a text In 1917 Chico's cafe opened on Beaver Street in the Dufferin and Davenport area and for over 80 years was the place where the whos who of the Italian community hung out. Hear the stories of Sweet Pete, Jonny Jumper, Bobby Slack and Jesse James. RIng The Bell
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Send us a text Rocco Rompamuro and Tony Incomparable introduce their new Bring Your Guard Down Pod Cast RIng The BellBy Rocco Rompamuro-Tony Incomparable
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