Italian American Stories Podcast
A podcast that rediscovers the forgotten stories of Italian Americans in the newspapers of the past.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 22, 2025
Episode 73: Interview with Don Ladolcetta
In this episode of Italian American Stories, Stephanie sits down with author Don Ladolcetta, whose heartfelt novels preserve the legacies of his family on both sides of the Atlantic. Don shares the inspiration behind his book...
Oct. 21, 2025
Bonus Episode: “Mamma, That’s All Right” - Italians in the American South
🎙️ Bonus Episode: Mamma, That’s All Right — Italians in the American South In this bonus episode of Italian American Stories, Stephanie sits down with director Valentina Selli and Italian musicians Luca Chiappara and Mario Mo...
Oct. 15, 2025
Episode 72: Interview with Cindy Hollenbeck
In this heartfelt episode of Italian American Stories, Stephanie welcomes Cindy Hollenbeck, a Navy veteran, writer, and proud Italian American who takes us on a deeply personal journey through her family’s past. From uncoveri...
Oct. 8, 2025
Episode 71: Angelina Garramone - The Re-release (Part 4)
In the dramatic conclusion of our four-part series, we follow the twists and turns of Angelina Garramone’s murder trial in early 20th-century Denver. From shocking testimony about cruelty in Concetta Forgione’s past, to accus...
Oct. 1, 2025
Episode 70: Angelina Garamond - The Rerelease Part 3
Episode 69: Angelina Garramone – Part 3 The story of La Diavola Rossa takes a darker turn in Part 3 of our Angelina series. After years of scams, trials, and whispers of violence, Angelina becomes entangled in the disappearan...
Sept. 24, 2025
Episode 69: Angelina Garramone - The Re-release (Part 2)
In this second installment of Angelina Garramone’s story, we unravel the darker side of a woman whose schemes went far beyond fraud and forgery. When two Italian women, Dorinda Cellante and Maria LaGuardia, disappeared from D...
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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!