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 100: The True Story Behind The Mafia Versus the Klan | Chris Massari

For Episode 100 of Italian American Stories, author Chris Massari shares the heartbreaking true story of his great-aunt, Augustina Massari, and how her family's history inspired his upcoming graphic novel, The Mafia vs. The Klan. A conversation about Italian American heritage, genealogy, resilience, and preserving our ancestors' stories.

Stephanie Detton 7/8/26 Stephanie Detton 7/8/26

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.