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Little Italy Podcast

Little Italy Podcast

Written by: Deborah Zara KOBYLT & Little Italy Podcast
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Little Italy Podcast & Little Italy of LA Podcast celebrate Italians & Italian Americans contributing to art, culture, science, travel, community, and so much more throughout the U.S., Los Angeles, and beyond. Created and hosted by Deborah Zara Kobylt, award-winning journalist and proud Italian American living in Los Angeles, who grew up in NJ, NY, and Fla.© 2022 Little Italy Podcast Art Social Sciences
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  • Stephen Pishner, Italian American Member & Performer
    May 13 2026

    California and Los Angeles are at a crossroads, and it's up to each of us to determine the future of both our state and beloved city. Please welcome #JohnKobylt, host of the award-winning #JohnKobyltShow on #iheart radio and #kfiam640 powerhouse station, who joins us to talk about the gubernatorial and mayoral races here. Last week, candidates duked it out during scheduled debates, and everyone seems to have their take on the winners. But there's one thing clear - our state and city are in trouble, and we need change. Fast. Crime, homelessness and drug addition is up, along with gas and housing prices. What's down? Jobs in the entertainment industry, and all the jobs created around it from food service to props. We're in trouble. Much the same way the auto industry left Detroit, same with Hollywood. And once it closes, it's hard to bring it back. But there's hope, and we'll talk about that. Please join me LIVE on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

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    32 mins
  • Monica Guerritore, Actor, "Anna"
    Apr 1 2026

    Please welcome acclaimed actress Monica Guerritore to our show, who joins us to
    talk about her magnificent film, "Anna - The Untold Story" - about the life of legendary
    actress Anna Magnini, specifically set on the night of 1956 when Anna won the
    Academy Award for Best Actress for "The Rose Tattoo."
    She was the first Italian actress to win an Oscar. The film portrays Anna as a woman
    of immense strength and passion, navigating her private struggles and memories
    while wandering the streets of Rome.
    Monica wrote, directed, and also stars in the film, offering a rich portrayal of Anna the
    person as opposed to the cinema icon. It's an incredible story, told from the heart,
    and so beautifully acted by Monica, I was left speechless. I wanted to understand
    Monica's process in capturing the story of Anna, as well as her keen interest. The film,
    which debuted in Los Angeles for International Women's Day, also stars Tommaso
    Ragno, Beatrice Granno, and Lucia Mascino.
    I love a story about strong women, particularly Italian women. Today, I not only
    interview one - Monica - we talk about one as well - Anna.
    Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE,
    #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt,
    and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. Please share with your friends and family
    as well.

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    54 mins
  • Mike Marino, Actor, Comedian, Podcast Host
    Apr 1 2026

    Please welcome one of the funniest guys in comedy today, Mike Marino, who hails
    from New Jersey, next to the town where I was born. Mike manages to turn
    circumstances from everyday life as a proud Italian-American into something we can
    all relate to - funny, relatable, ridiculous.

    He went on a campaign to "Make America Italian Again" which attracted a cult
    following. He hosts the popular podcast, "Live From My Mother's Basement," which is
    literally recorded in the basement of the home where he grew up. In fact, with the
    recent death of his parents, he bought the house, and starts each morning taking us
    on a LIVE walk around the neighborhood, sharing his thoughts of the day. And these
    days, there's a lot to share.

    While performing on a cruise ship last year, he became ill. Doctors found a tumor in
    his brain which they removed. Now he's on another campaign - to get healthy with the
    help of his beautiful fiancée, Heather. He's currently also working on a new TV special
    with the working title, "Mike Marino: Back 2 School," and he's back performing LIVE
    this week, so check his social for deets.

    Mike has performed at the Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Carnegie Hall, and he's
    entertained veterans for which he earned the USO Bob Hope Comedy Award. He's
    also a successful actor, having appeared on Frazier and so many other shows and
    commercials. He's got a lot to share, not only about comedy, but about loss, family,
    being Italian, and his recent health scare that literally knocked him off his feet.

    Please find my full conversation with #MikeMarino on all video and audio platforms of
    #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host,
    #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

    And congrats, Mike, for being inducted into the N.J. Comedy Hall of Fame.

    @mikemarinolive #comedy #mikemarino #standup

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    46 mins
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