Italian American Stories Podcast
A podcast that rediscovers the forgotten stories of Italian Americans in the newspapers of the past.
Recent Episodes
July 2, 2025
Episode 60: Marianna Gatto
In this special episode, we’re joined by Marianna Gatto — historian, educator, and Executive Director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles. Marianna shares stories from her remarkable book Italian Americans of Los An...
June 26, 2025
Episode 59: Interview with Carmen Amato
In this episode of the Italian American Stories Podcast , we’re joined by bestselling author and former CIA officer Carmen Amato for a conversation that weaves together heritage, history, and heart. Carmen shares the incredib...
June 19, 2025
Episode 58: Interview with Louis G. Bruno Jr.
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Louis G. Bruno Jr., author of The Love of San Demetrio , a powerful family memoir that spans continents and generations. Lou takes us on a journey from a small Italian village to the...
June 11, 2025
Episode 57: Kate Ferretti
In this episode of Italian American Stories , we explore the inspiring life of Denver’s own Kate Ferretti—an Italian American milliner who left her mark on the city’s fashion scene with creativity, grit, and heart. Born Henri...
June 5, 2025
Episode 56: Alice Minto
In this episode, we dive into one of the most unusual and stories we've come across —the case of little Alice Minto. In 1909 San Francisco, a young Italian American girl was found living in a Chinatown basement, speaking only...
April 25, 2025
Episode 55: Two Women and a Ghost
In this strange-but-true tale from 1949 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, two Italian American women—Angelina Farrina and Mary Sanfelippo—find themselves at the center of a courtroom drama involving ghosts, burned money, and a fortune-te...
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About the Hosts
Stephanie Detton
Stephanie is the creator and co-host of the Italian American Stories Podcast. When she is not researching stories, she is busy teaching and spending time with friends and family!
Sandra
Sandra is the co-host of the Italian American Stories Podcast. When she is not recording for the podcast, she enjoys spending time with family!