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...

Rocco and Tony discuss all things fitness, health and other oddities with Trainer Drew.  

In this episode, Rocco and Tony catch up with Joey D from Buon Giorno Caffe and Panini, a local gem in Etobicoke. Joey shares the incredible journey of his family business, which began in the mid-1960s as an Italian grocery store and butcher sh...

Rocco and Tony do a deep dive on the effects of the Italian Marijuana on the Italian population.  

Rocco and Tony touch on a variety of interesting subjects including Mexican Waffles, Hot Tubs and Italian Backyard Farms in the city.

Rocco and Tony sit down with the famous DBG.  Comedian and Mintest Guido & DJ on the Planet.  

In this episode, we speak with Michael Sarracini, one of the original members of the comedy group The Impalites. Alongside Vito Rezza, Michael helped bring to life the unforgettable character Rocco Rompamuro...

Rocco reads the Italian Version of the famous bed time story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.  

Rocco and Tony take you back to the Italian Wedding Scene in Toronto during the 70's and 80's.  

Tune in for the original interview that introduced the world to Rocco Rompamuro on the Punjabi Power Hour. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or revisiting a classic, this 12-minute journey offers an inside look at the rise of the leg...

Rocco and Tony go back to the archives and present one of the early podcasts with Frank the Tank Vessio and Josh Boni.  

In this episode, JT and the boys dive into a wide range of engaging topics—from the latest in the sports world to insights on business moves and entrepreneurship. They also get personal, sharing thoughts on family life and what the future might...

In this episode, we take a closer look at how governments use various tactics to craft agreements in ways that keep the average person in line. One of the key tools in this process is legalese—a dense, technical form of language filled...

The 1970s was the best decade ever for music, fashion, and cultural change. It was a time of rebellion, creativity, and freedom.  Claudio masterfully captures the essence of an Italian teenager's life in Willowdale during the late 70s and ...

Hear Tony share his journey through years of experience in the luxury menswear market, starting in Italy and later in Toronto, Canada, where he managed and worked as a fashion buyer in the stylish Yorkville district. From working with icons lik...

Step into the world of a legend as we go beyond the ring to uncover the incredible origins of the world-renowned Italian boxer, Rocco Rompamuro. In 2003, Rocco didn’t just make his mark in boxing—he sparked an entirely new genre of comedy with ...

Rocco and Tony sit down with the legendary drummer Chuck Stone. Join them as they trace Chuck's journey from jamming at the Auto Body Shop on Wednesday nights to his retirement. It’s an open conversation that will have you wondering, “Why did t...

Bob Bozic talks about his tumultuous childhood to his challenging return to Serbia and his efforts to reclaim his roots.   As a legendary bartender at Finelli's in Soho New York, his narrative is a rollercoaster of highs and lows invo...

In 1917 Chico's cafe opened on Beaver Street in the Dufferin and Davenport area and for over 80 years was the place where the whos who of the Italian community hung out.   Hear the stories of Sweet Pete, Jonny Jumper, Bobby Slack and Jesse...

Rocco Rompamuro and Tony Incomparable introduce their new Bring Your Guard Down Pod Cast