Bring Your Guard Down
With no guards up and no filters, we explore what it takes to rise to the top while staying true to family, culture, and heritage. Tune in for real, unguarded conversations that inspire, empower, and celebrate the spirit of Italian perseverance!
Episodes
48 episodes
Episode 48 - Rocco and Tony - Does your wife/girlfriend/partner's first name contain the letter 'A'
Rocco and Tony - Does your wife/girlfriend/partner's first name contain the letter 'A'. Find out why they ask.
Episode 47 - Rocco and Tony - Introducing Rocco's Recipes
Rocco and Tony discuss the best way to make ragu sauce from scratch...and hockey playoffs too!
Episode 46 - Rocco and Tony - Old School Call Forwarding
Episode 46 - Rocco and Tony - Old School Call Forwarding
Episode 44 - Rocco and Tony
Rocco and Tony Discuss a variety subjects. Some interesting, some not so much!
Episode 43 - Rocco and Tony
Episode 43 - Rocco and Tony discuss the latest current events and Italian Football. Forza Azzuri !!!!!
Rocco and Tony - Episode 42 - Stefano Pecchia - @couplecasualspodcast
Rocco and Tony - Episode 42 - Stefano Pecchia - @couplecasualspodcast
Rocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey
Rocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey
Rooco and Tony - Episode 40 - Some never before heard interview material from Rocco.
Rocco and Tony listen to some never before heard audio of Rocco just after his memorable bosing match in India.
Rocco and Tony - Episode 39 - Just Rocco and Tony first of 2026
Rocco and Tony sit down and discuss a variety of subjects. This is what happens when a guest cancels at the last minute. Still good stuff. Enjoys yourself!
Rocco and Tony - Episode 38 - Giuseppe Words of Wisdom
Rocco and Tony sit down with Giuseppe — #GiuseppeWordsOfWisdom — for a wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, hustle, and heart. From a memorable dinner with Joe Avati to Giuseppe’s rise to fame and fortune, nothing is off the ta...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 37 - Meet Richard the Juice Man and Gord, the Loan Arranger only when you are in trouble!
Rocco and Tony Sit down with Richard Toronto's first and only Juice Man and Gord, the Loan Arranger, who services are only available when you are in trouble. The boys discuss a wide range of topics including golf, how to qualify for...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 36 - Toronto Italians #tdot_italians and #italiancomedy join in the conversation for the nation.
Rocco and Tony sit down with Angelo from @tdot_italians and Domenic from @Italiancomedy on instrgram. The boys discuss a wide range of topics from the 2026 world cup and Italy's chances to nicknames given to people in small italian ...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 35 - The Greatest Smashes From 2025 podcasts
Rocco and Tony have put together what they think are the greatest smashes from their 2025 podcasts. It was a great year and we look forward to 2026 with new guests, on location podcasts and continued silliness with an Italian theme. ...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 34 - Rose Marie Pisano - The Ultimate Wedding Planner
Rocco and Tony sit down with Rose Marie, the founder and creative force behind En Rose Events, an event-planning studio known for its stunning designs and custom invitations crafted under the iconic Busta Box brand.With nearly 15 ...
Rocco and Tony - Episode - 33 - From the archives. Frank D'Angelo
Rocco and Tony sat down with Frank 'Dangelo. A Canadian entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, actor, and television host. He is best known for founding D'Angelo Brands.He is also known for his work in the entertainment indust...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 32 - Rocco's version of the classic Master Piece Theatre
Rocco tells the story of Bianca Neva or Snow White. His version.
Rocco and Tony Episode 31 - The return of Michael Ciccone, Madonna's long lost relative. Maybe, but not really.
Rocco and Tony sit down with Michael Ciccone fresh of his DNA report that insists he is the long lost relative of Madonna Ciccone. Anyway, join us in an interesting conversation about home ownership and the evolution of the Italian commun...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 30 - Back after a long training mission in Calabria
Rocco and Tony discuss Rocco's return to the homeland for a 5 week training mission. What is sleep divorce anyway ? How to deal with snorers on an airplane.
Rocco and Tony - Episode 29 - Meet Joey P. and Mikey Sleeps!
Rocco and Tony sit down with Joey P. from California Sandwiches and Michael Sleeps—though that’s not actually his last name. Tune in to find out the story behind it. The conversation ranges from long-distance cycling to narcolepsy and more.
Rocco and Tony - Episode 28 - The proper way to use a bidet.
ChatGPT said:A bidet is a bathroom fixture designed for personal hygiene, specifically for cleaning your genital and anal areas after using the toilet. Instead of relying only on toilet paper, a bidet uses a stream of water ...
Rocco and Tony - Episode 27 - 20th Anniversary of the Big Fight and other stuff.
Rocco and Tony reflect on the 20th anniversary of the legendary showdown between Parnjeep Singh and Rocco Rompamuro in Mumbai, India. They dive into the pre-fight preparation, intense training, and winning strategies that led Rocco to victory i...
Claudio Coppola - Episode 26 - The return of one of our very first guests.
Rocco and Tony thought it would be fitting to bring back one of their first BringYourGuardDown podcast guest for another go around. This time we look into what has been going on with the wedding industry in terms of videography among oth...
Mauro Lombardi - Episode 25 - Learn about Italian PHDs and BAs.
Rocco and Tony sit down with Mauro Lombardi, who immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1961. Within just a few short years, he went on to earn both his 'Italian" PhD and BA in neighborhood studies. This episode offers a fascinating glimpse i...