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
44 episodes
Episode 44 - Rocco and Tony
Rocco and Tony Discuss a variety subjects. Some interesting, some not so much!
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Episode 44
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55:04
Episode 43 - Rocco and Tony
Episode 43 - Rocco and Tony discuss the latest current events and Italian Football. Forza Azzuri !!!!!
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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46:28
Rocco and Tony - Episode 42 - Stefano Pecchia - @couplecasualspodcast
Rocco and Tony - Episode 42 - Stefano Pecchia - @couplecasualspodcast
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Episode 42
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1:00:16
Rocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey
Rocco and Tony - Episode 41 - The Olympics and Italian Hockey
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Episode 41
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50:52
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.
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Episode 40
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44:15
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!
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Episode 39
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55:08
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...
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Episode 38
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1:26:27
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:02:51
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 ...
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Episode 36
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1:04:31
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. ...
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Episode 35
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35:15
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 ...
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Episode 34
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58:08
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...
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Episode 33
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56:08
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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22:57
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...
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Episode 31
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1:06:27
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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53:07
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:06:25
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 ...
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Episode 28
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:00:40
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:03:59
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...
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Episode 25
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1:09:54
Rocco and Tony - Episode 24 - Astrology and the link to Italian desserts.
Rocco and Tony discuss many more Italian subjects from why Italian always want to pay cash, the nona guilt trip, astrology and the link to Italian desserts and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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53:56
Martin Ross - Episode 23 - Will the real Martin Ucci please stand up.
In this episode Rocco and Tony sit down with Martin Ross to discuss the amazing journey of his grandfather Salvator Ucci and how he became Sam Ross. From Abruzzi to the US then to Canada in the 1920s. The legacy of his grandfather a...
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Episode 23
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1:03:35
Rocco and Tony - Episode 22 - Italian myths, legends and Nutella.
Rocco and Tony discuss many Italian subjects from why Italian Americans call Sugo, gravy, what is the evil eye and how to protect against it, Nutella and Italian Superstitions or as Rocco calls is Stupidstitions.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:01:26
From the Archives - Episode 21 - Lemon Parties and Meat Spinning
Rocco and Tony discuss a number of current event issues. Have fun!
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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58:13
Elio P. - Episode 20 - Working Day to Day at Nino D'Aversa Bakery
Long before Eataly and others, there was Nino D’Aversa Bakery. Established in 1969, they've been committed to delivering top-quality breads, pizzas, pastries, and more. In this special first on-location episode of the BringYourGuardDown podcast...
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Episode 20
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