In this episode of the Hardcore Italians Podcast, Mike sits down with Sal βThe Voiceβ for one of our most fun and heartfelt conversations yet.
Sal shares the unbelievable story of how he went from delivering pizzas in Queens to becoming an Americaβs Got Talent finalist, including the moment he flirted with Jennifer Lopez on American Idol, hit on Heidi Klum on live TV, and turned those viral moments into a 10-year career.
We also get deep into Italian-American cultureβwhy traditions matter, the difference between βsauceβ and βgravy,β why Toronto and Chicago Italians keep the culture alive, and Salβs ranking of the best Little Italys' in America.
Plus, Sal opens up about family, growing up with Sinatra, how his late uncle changed his life, and why Italian-Americans sometimes feel βtoo Italianβ for America and βtoo Americanβ for Italy.
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