Italian American Stories Podcast Episodes

Welcome to the Italian American Stories Podcast episode archive. Here you’ll find true Italian American stories pulled from historic newspaper archives, forgotten headlines, immigrant journeys, and powerful family histories. Each episode explores Italian American history, culture, genealogy, and the resilience of our ancestors.

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Episode 99: Finding Family in Italy: Kris Rini's Journey to Citizenship, Calabria & Home

What started as a search for family history became a life-changing journey. Kris Rini shares how researching his Italian roots led to finding relatives in Calabria, restoring his family's original surname, and ultimately earning Italian citizenship.

Stephanie Detton 4/16/26 Stephanie Detton 4/16/26

Episode 93: Finding Her Italian Identity Later in Life | Christine McBurney

A DNA test in her 50s revealed a life-changing truth—Christine McBurney was half Italian. What followed was a powerful journey into family secrets, identity, and the discovery of a father she never knew.