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“At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 31: Interview with Filmmaker & Podcaster Pete Ferriero Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by his good friend Pete Ferriero.  Pete is a filmmaker & podcaster.  He is the director & creator of the brand new documentary, “Her Name Is Chef”.  Pete is also the creator & host of the wildly popular “Beverly Hills 90210 Show” Podcast. Tony & Pete will be talking about Pete’s projects, how they met, their love of food, & growing up Italian-American. Guest: Pete Ferriero:  www.Instagram.com/PeterFerriero www.BeverlyHills90210Show.com  www.SunspotFilms.com

“At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 30: Interview with Award Winning Pizzaiolo Domenico “Mimmo” Tolomeo Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Domenico “Mimmo” Tolomeo.  Mimmo is an award winning pizzaiolo.  Tony & Mimmo will be talking about pizza and growing up Italian-American. Guest: Domenico “Mimmo” Tolomeo (Award Winning Pizzaiolo) www.Instagram.com/mimmo_pizzaiolo

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 29: Interview with Author & Filmmaker Agata De Santis Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Agata De Santis (Author & Filmmaker).  Agata is an award winning, documentary filmmaker.  She has directed “Terra Mia”, “Immigrant ‘Landed’”, & “Mal'occhio”.  She has also recently released a new book entitled “Mal'occhio: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Evil Eye”.  In addition to talking about Agata’s projects, they will also delve into the history and meaning behind the Mal’occhio (the Evil Eye).  And, of course, there’s a good chance there will be food talk!! Guest: Agata De Santis (Author & Filmmaker) www.redheadproductions.com www.italocanadese.com

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 28: Interview with Cookbook Author Michele Di Pietro Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Michele Di Pietro (Cookbook Author, Food Blogger, Culinary Consultant) .  Michele recently released her 1st cookbook, "SOUPified".  She is the creator of "Mangia with Michele", a very popular food blog.  She is also a culinary consultant with her own business, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD LLC Culinary Consulting.  They will talk about all things food, especially her brand new cookbook. Guest: Michele Di Pietro (Cookbook Author, Food Blogger, Culinary Consultant) Buy SOUPified! https://amzn.to/2IMi1So MANGIA WITH MICHELE www.MangiaWithMichele.com  www.instagram.com/MangiaWithMichele www.facebook.com/MangiaWithMIchele IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD LLC Culinary Consulting www.itsallaboutthefood.com

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 27: Interview with Filmmaker Robert Tinnell & Author/Historian Shannon Tinnell Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Filmmaker Robert Tinnell & Author/Historian Shannon Tinnell.  Robert is the director of the award-wining film, “Feast of the Seven Fishes”.  The film revolves around an Italian-American family in West Virginia and their preparations for Christmas Eve 1983.  Shannon is Robert’s wife.  She is the author of “A Culinary History of West Virginia: From Ramps to Pepperoni Rolls” & “Morgantown (Then and Now)”.  She also co-authored “Feast of the Seven Fishes: The Collected Comic Strip and Italian Holiday Cookbook” with her husband.  They will discuss the movie; as well as the history of the Italians of West Virginia. Guests: Robert Tinnell (Director of “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Movie): www.FeastOfTheSevenFishesMovie.com www.Instagram.com/RobertTinnell1 Shannon Colaianni Tinnell (Author & Local Historian): www.Instagram.com/ShannonColaianni

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 26: Interview with Filmmaker Joseph Puleo (Director of "America's Last Little Italy: The Hill") Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by filmmaker Joseph Puleo. Joseph is the director of "America's Last Little Italy: The Hill". They will discuss the documentary; as well as the past, present & future of Saint Louis, Missouri's Italian Enclave. Guest: Joseph Puleo, Director of "America's Last Little Italy: The Hill" www.facebook.com/TheHillDoc www.instagram.com/TheHillDoc

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 25: Interview with Master Pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Master Pizzaiolo, Chef, Restaurateur, & Cookbook Author Tony Gemignani from San Francisco, California. They will discuss Tony's legendary career & his love for every style of pizza. In fact, he's a 13-time World Pizza Champion. They will also talk about Tony's restaurants & his International School of Pizza. Pizza Lovers, you're not going to want to miss this show!! Guest: Tony Gemignani: http://www.tonygemignani.com http://tonyspizzanapoletana.com http://internationalschoolofpizza.com http://www.giovannispecialties.com

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 24:  Interview with Tommaso Conte (Founder/Chef of D'Abruzzo NYC) Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Tommaso  Conte aka the Lamb King of NY.  Tommaso is the founder & chef of D'Abruzzo NYC, an award winning Abruzzese street food vendor.  They will discuss how & why Tommaso decided to bring a taste of Abruzzo to the people of NYC.  Tommaso will explain what makes arrosticini very special & delicious.  They will also talk about the region of Abruzzo, known by its nickname "Forte & Gentile". Guest: Tommaso Conte: Founder of D'Abruzzo NYC (https://www.AbruzzoNYC.com)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 23: Italian-American Authors Roundtable Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia hosts three Italian-American authors in a roundtable discussion.  He is joined by Michelle Reale, Stephanie Longo, & Raymond Guarini.  The discussion will focus on the author's respective books, as well as, the future of Italian-American writings.  Guests: Michelle Messina Reale: Ovunque Siamo (http://www.OvunqueSiamoWeb.com) Stephanie Longo: Stephanie Longo, Writer (http://www.StephanieLongo.net) Raymond Edward: Italian Enclaves (http://www.ItalianEnclaves.org)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 22: A Sit Down With Paulie Gee Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by his friend Paulie Gee.  Paulie Gee is a legendary pizza maker, pizza connoisseur, & proud Italian-American.  They'll discuss Paulie's Italian-American background, some of his favorite places for pizza and other eats.  And, of course, they'll talk about the history of Paulie Gee's Pizza. Guest: Paulie Gee: Owner/Pizzaiolo of Paulie Gee's Pizza (http://www.pauliegee.com/greenpoint) & Paulie Gee's Slice Shop (http://www.pauliegee.com/slice-shop)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 21: The Future of Italian Tourism The Coronavirus Pandemic has shut down entire countries and economies.  Tourism to hard hit areas, especially Italy, has taken a tremendous blow.  Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Danielle Oteri of "Feast On History" & Allison Scola of "Experience Sicily", two prominent Southern Italian tour guides whose businesses have been turned upside down by the pandemic.  They will discuss the the pandemic's impact on tourism, as well as, the future of Italian tourism in a post COVID-19 world.  This is a show you're not going to want to miss, especially if you have an upcoming trip to Italy or are planning one in the near future.  Guests: Danielle Oteri: Writer, Art Historian, & the Founder of "Feast On History" & "Arthur Avenue Food Tours" (http://www.feastonhistory.com) Allison Scola: Founder, Owner, & Curator of "Experience Sicily" and the "Cannoli Crawl" (http://www.ExperienceSicily.com)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 20: The Route To Italian Citizenship Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Michael De Sapio of De Sapio Dual Citizenship Services.  They will discuss how Italian-Americans can become citizens of their ancestral homeland, Italy, without moving.  They'll also talk about how Michael reconnected with his Italian roots; as well as his involvement with the Italian American Baseball Foundation (http://www.iabf.foundation).  If you every wanted to pursue your dual citizenship, but didn't know how to go about achieving it, this is an episode you're not going to want to miss. Guest: Michael De Sapio: Founder/Owner of De Sapio Dual Citizenship Services (http://www.DeSapioDualCitizenship.com)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 19: Saint Angelo of Licata - A Saint That Ended A Plague Today is the Feast Day of Saint Angelo of Licata.  Saint Angelo was a convert to the Catholic Faith.  He became a Carmelite Priest and was sent to evangelize Sicily.  It's timely that we are celebrating his feast day during our own modern day plague.  In 1656, a plague that was ravaging the Kingdom of Naples ended through Saint Angelo's intercession.   Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Father Justin Cinnante, O.Carm., Father Eugene Carrella, & Brendan Young.   They will discuss the life of Saint Angelo, as well as his many miracles.   Guests: Father Justin Cinnante, O.Carm.: Carmelite Priest & Chaplain of Iona Preparatory School (http://www.instagram.com/fatherjustinocarm) Father Eugene Carrella: Third Order Carmelite, Priest of the Archdiocese of New York, & Pastor of Saint Rita R.C. Church in Staten Island, NY (http://www.StRitaChurch.net) Brendan Young: Volunteer at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Buffalo, NY and Authority on Italian/Catholic Traditions (http://www.StAnthonyOfPadua-Buffalo.org)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 18: Turning to San Rocco During Trying Times San Rocco is the Patron Saint of plagues, diseases, and many towns throughout Italy.  During our current uncertain situation, San Rocco is a Saint we can turn to and rely on.  Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Rossella Rago, Stephanie Longo, & Stephen La Rocca, three Italian-Americans, who have a deep devotion & connection to San Rocco.  Rossella Rago is the host of "Cooking with Nonna" & co-host of "The Italian American Podcast".  Stephanie Longo is an award winning author & producer of "The Italian American Podcast".  Stephen La Rocca is the President of the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza in New York City.  Tune in to learn more about San Rocco; and our guests' stories. Guests: Rossella Rago: Host of "Cooking with Nonna" (http://www.cookingwithnonna.com) & Co-Host of "The Italian American Podcast" (http://italianamericanpodcast.com) Stephanie Longo: Award Winning Author & Producer of "The Italian American Podcast" (http://www.irpiniastories.com) Stephen La Rocca: President of the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza (http://www.StRoccoSociety.com)

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 17: Interview with Vincenzo Imparato & Adriana Cento of Si, Espresso Inc. Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by joined by Vincenzo Imparato & Adriana Cento of Si, Espresso Inc. There will be lots of espresso talk. We’ll be learning about espresso, how to brew it, & differences in beans & brewing methods. They will also talk a bit about Vincenzo’s super middleweight boxing career.  So if you love Italian coffee, boxing, & food then this is a show you're not going to want to miss. You can follow Si, Espresso Inc. on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/siespressocoffee http://www.facebook.com/siespresso Or visit them at their website: http://www.si-espresso.com/

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 16: Interview with Filmmaker Jim Toscano Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by filmmaker Jim Toscano of FREE AGE Productions.  They talk about growing up Italian-American in Detroit, Michigan; as well as, filmmaking in the age of COVID-19.  They also touch on Jim’s recent documentary, The Pretender, which tells the story of Sylvester Stallone impersonator Mike Kunda of the Yo Philly Rocky Film Tour.  You're in for a good conversation with two paisans. You can follow Jim Toscano on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/jimtoscano/ http://www.facebook.com/jim.toscano.10 For more information on FREE AGE Productions visit: http://www.freeageproductions.com/ To watch "The Pretender" on Amazon Prime visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0NUAQCJ3VBQ4OAI5V3BTM1VA5Y/ref=share_ios_movie

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 15: Italian Churches in North Jersey & Beyond Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by his friends Monsignor Joseph Ambrosio (Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark, NJ) & Eric Lavin.  They’ll be discussing Italian Churches in North Jersey & beyond.  This is a must listen to for those that are interested in the faith-ways of the Italian immigrants & their progeny that settled in the States, especially the Archdiocese of Newark (http://www.RCAN.org). Guests: Monsignor Joseph Ambrosio: Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newark, NJ & Vicar of the Archdiocese of Newark's Italian Apostolate (http://www.facebook.com/OLMCNEWARK) Eric Lavin: High School Italian Teacher and Authority on Italian/Catholic Traditions (http://www.facebook.com/eric.lavin18) 

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 14: Interview & Acoustic Set with Lorenzo "Miami" Semprini Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by his friend & Italian musician Lorenzo "Miami" Semprini.  Lorenzo is the frontman of Miami & The Groovers, a band based in his hometown of Rimini (Emilia-Romagna), Italy.  In addition to discussing the Coronavirus Pandemic’s effects on Italy; they also talk about music, especially their mutual admiration for Bruce Springsteen; as well as, food memories.  Lorenzo performs a few acoustic songs throughout the interview. You can follow Lorenzo Semprini on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/LorenzoSemprini http://www.facebook.com/Lorenzo.Semprini For more information on Miami & the Groovers visit: http://www.facebook.com/miamigroovers For more information about Glory Days In Rimini visit: http://www.facebook.com/glorydaysrimini And to donate to the Fondazione Marco Simoncelli & Rimini Hospital visit: http://www.gofundme.com/f/fondazione-simoncelli-x-ospedale-infermi-di-rimini

"At The The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 13: Interview with Father Frank Donio, S.A.C. Anthony "Tony Mangia" Scillia is joined by Father Frank Donio, S.A.C., the director of the Catholic Apostolate Center in Washington, D.C.  These two Jersey boys spend some time talking about faith, family, & food.  Father Frank gives a brief background on Saint Vincent Pallotti and the Society of the Catholic Apostolate.  They also talk about Father Frank's growing up in Hammonton, New Jersey; his Italian background; and Quarantine Cooking. You can follow Father Frank on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/frfranksac http://www.facebook.com/frank.donio For more information on the Catholic Apostolate Center visit: http://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org

"At The Table With Tony" Livestream Show Ep. 12: Italian Enclaves Historical Society Part II “At The Table With Tony” joins forces with the Italian Enclaves Historical Society to bring you the second episode of a two part Livestream Show.  On this episode, the panel talks about ways that the Italian-American community can band together to help raise funds to support initiatives in combating COVID-19 both here and in Italy.  They also touch on which Italian Enclaves they are from; and the importance of preserving these Enclaves.  They conclude by talking about about how we can support Italian-American Businesses during these unprecedented times.   Guests: Raymond Guarini: Founder & President of the Italian Enclaves Historical Society (http://www.italianenclaves.org) John Viola: Professional Italian American & Host of the Italian American Podcast (http://www.italianamericanpodcast.com) Umberto Mucci:  Founder of "We The Italians: Two Flags One Heart" (http://www.wetheitalians.com) Stephen La Rocca: President of the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza (http://www.StRoccoSociety.com)