Please welcome acclaimed actress Monica Guerritore to our show, who joins us to
talk about her magnificent film, "Anna - The Untold Story" - about the life of legendary
actress Anna Magnini, specifically set on the night of 1956 when Anna won the
Academy Award for Best Actress for "The Rose Tattoo."
She was the first Italian actress to win an Oscar. The film portrays Anna as a woman
of immense strength and passion, navigating her private struggles and memories
while wandering the streets of Rome.
Monica wrote, directed, and also stars in the film, offering a rich portrayal of Anna the
person as opposed to the cinema icon. It's an incredible story, told from the heart,
and so beautifully acted by Monica, I was left speechless. I wanted to understand
Monica's process in capturing the story of Anna, as well as her keen interest. The film,
which debuted in Los Angeles for International Women's Day, also stars Tommaso
Ragno, Beatrice Granno, and Lucia Mascino.
I love a story about strong women, particularly Italian women. Today, I not only
interview one - Monica - we talk about one as well - Anna.
Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE,
#LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt,
and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. Please share with your friends and family
as well.

Please welcome one of the funniest guys in comedy today, Mike Marino, who hails
from New Jersey, next to the town where I was born. Mike manages to turn
circumstances from everyday life as a proud Italian-American into something we can
all relate to - funny, relatable, ridiculous.

He went on a campaign to "Make America Italian Again" which attracted a cult
following. He hosts the popular podcast, "Live From My Mother's Basement," which is
literally recorded in the basement of the home where he grew up. In fact, with the
recent death of his parents, he bought the house, and starts each morning taking us
on a LIVE walk around the neighborhood, sharing his thoughts of the day. And these
days, there's a lot to share.

While performing on a cruise ship last year, he became ill. Doctors found a tumor in
his brain which they removed. Now he's on another campaign - to get healthy with the
help of his beautiful fiancée, Heather. He's currently also working on a new TV special
with the working title, "Mike Marino: Back 2 School," and he's back performing LIVE
this week, so check his social for deets.

Mike has performed at the Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Carnegie Hall, and he's
entertained veterans for which he earned the USO Bob Hope Comedy Award. He's
also a successful actor, having appeared on Frazier and so many other shows and
commercials. He's got a lot to share, not only about comedy, but about loss, family,
being Italian, and his recent health scare that literally knocked him off his feet.

Please find my full conversation with #MikeMarino on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host,
#DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

And congrats, Mike, for being inducted into the N.J. Comedy Hall of Fame.

@mikemarinolive #comedy #mikemarino #standup

Today, I present an extraordinary true story for Women's History Month, written by Suzanne Cope, "Women Of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis."

This is the untold story of the women who risked their lives to secretly pass messages, ammunition, and other secrets to help fight the Nazis who were occupying Italy in the 1940's. The book focuses on four women - in their early 20s - who would do their work on bicycle and on foot, carrying messages in a loaf of bread or hiding munitions in their overcoats, and risking their lives to do it.

This is a hidden chapter of Italian history — women of the Resistance who fought Fascism and Nazi occupation while living their everyday lives. And what they did mattered, as told by author and journalist Suzanne Cope, who conducted meticulous research for this book. The women highlighted here carried notes, transported weapons, organized strikes, and committed acts of extraordinary bravery, yet their stories had been overlooked for decades. Until now. In fact, these stories are perhaps more significant as women face challenges around the world to stand up for their rights and freedom.

Please find my full conversation with Suzanne Cope on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining us.

@suzannecope_phd #WomenOfWar #ItalianResistance #WomenInWWII
#ItalianWomen #FeministHistory

Bruno Serato, owner of the Anaheim White House Restaurant and founder of
Caterina's Club, feeds literally thousands of children and families every day, and he's
raising money so his Caterina's foundation can continue feeding literally thousands
every day who would otherwise go hungry. And he joins us today to talk about it.
Just last week, SoCal powerhouse radio station #KFIam640 (where my husband hosts
the #JohnKobyltShow), teamed up with Bruno, Smart & Final, Wendy's, and De Cecco
pasta to raise money and bunches of pasta and sauce so Bruno could continue doing
what he does best - feeding hungry people. And the mission has been affectionately
called #Pastathon.
Already, they've raised close to $1-million dollars, and the campaign is still going, and
he'll talk about how you can help. Now that's A LOT of Pasta!
Bruno has become a friend over the years, and many of us call him a saint. His
generosity was inspired by his mom, Caterina, who gave him the inspiration to feed
hungry children in nearby Anaheim. He took the challenge, and so many years later,
he's been recognized by Time Magazine, CNN Heros, the Pope, and others around the
globe.
We will talk with Bruno about his humble beginnings before moving to the United
States, where his restaurant quickly became a fixture in Southern California. But he's
faced plenty of tough times, too, like when his restaurant burned to the ground a few
years ago, and his first thought was, "how will I feed the children." He rebuilt, and came
back stronger than ever.
Please join me in welcoming Bruno Serato on all audio and video platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and our #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your
host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I thank you for joining me.

Hashtags / Mentions @serato7 @caterinas_club #powerofpasta #sirbrunoserato #fightpoverty #fighthunger

#kidsinneed #familyinneed #orangecounty #california #losangeles

There's a lot of talk about the changes in Hollywood, a city that has been at the center
of moviemaking and TV production for nearly a century. So we invited producer and
writer Alexia Melocchi, who co-authored the book, "The Heart of Show Business," to
talk about what's really happening in this city of dreams. Alexia will discuss in detail a
road map to navigating how work is getting done in this new era.

"The Heart of Show Business" speaks with industry professionals from writers,
directors, actors, athletes, and more, discussing how to stay ahead and win at every
level. Each chapter offers career insights and professional advice from with a variety
of successful individuals, including Blair Underwood, Keith Mitchell, Rev. Michael
Beckwith, Jean-Michel Cousteau and many others. I found it deeply interesting to dive
into the mindset of industry pros, a terrific tool for any profession.

But in the ever-changing entertainment industry, it's critical to stay one step ahead.
Whether it's Ai, digital, the business of acting, where the industry is headed,
or how to learn the ABC's of filmmaking, Alexia offers an interesting perspective on
what's next.

Please find my full interview with Alexia on all video and audio platforms of
#DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.
I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

Got high cholesterol? There's ways to manage it, and I'll be speaking with nutrition
expert Amy Riolo & Dr. Simon Poole about their latest book, "Managing Cholesterol
for Dummies." This is a comprehensive look into how we can manage cholesterol,
inflammation, and oxidation levels in our bodies, in addition to addressing who might
be at cardiovascular risk and how to safely manage it.

The duo will show us easy lifestyle changes and healthy recipes to incorporate into
our every day lives. We will also discuss how to understand "good" and "bad"
cholesterol, because a lot has changed in recent years.

Also, we could be at risk for cardiovascular disease and not even know it, and we will
discuss those early warning signs. In addition, Amy and Simon will guide to us on
what to ask our doctors, because let's face it, we often go to the doctor's office and
leave with our questions unanswered. As for medicines, they will discuss treatment
options, medicines, and holistic approaches to cholesterol management. So there's a
lot to go over.

Amy Riolo and Dr. Simon Poole have written a variety of "Dummies" books guiding us
to better health and nutrition. I'm honored to welcome them back to our show to
discuss managing cholesterol, something we eventually all need.

Please find my full conversation with Amy Riolo and Dr. Simon Poole on all video and
audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, & #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

@assriolo @drsimonpoole #cholesterol #managngcholesterol #cholesterolfordummies

#authors #chef #foodrevolution

Please welcome to our show internationally-acclaimed photographer, artist, and
author Claudio Santini, whose thought-provoking work has inspired much reflection.
When I visited Claudio in his Los Angeles studio recently, I felt I was in the presence
of a true genius. His work spoke to me, including his latest collection, focused on
capturing a quiet mental state to inspire a better humanity. Today, we'll speak to
Claudio about his life and work, including an exhibit in Naples, Italy, currently running
through December.

Claudio was born and raised in Rome, Italy, and developed an early passion for
photography. He started his career as an architectural photographer, later exploring
the intersection of photography and painting through mixed media. Upon moving to
Los Angeles, his work was featured in the New York Times, LA Times, and Domus.
You've likely seen his work featured in major magazines, too.

And in a world focused on Ai, I wanted to showcase the work of someone inspired by
everyday events, people, and nature. Claudio captures the humanity of life just that
way, pure and innocent, with texture.

Please enjoy my full conversation with Claudio Santini on all video and audio
platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and the
#LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to
welcome you here.

When famed tenor and songwriter Pasquale Esposito was growing up in Naples, Italy,
the music of Enrico Caruso would play throughout his house, inspiring him to sing at
the local church in town. His dream was to come to America, to study and eventually
perform. And that's exactly what he did.

Fast forward twenty-five years, and Pasquale is now performing internationally to
critical acclaim, and on Dec. 10, he'll perform along side world-renowned conductor
Maestro Carlo Ponti on the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California, presenting a
magical Holiday concert of American and Italian traditions through spirited carols and
emotional Neapolitan melodies. And I'm honored to speak with both gentlemen today
on my show.

I've known Carlo for some time now, and not only am I a huge fan of his work, but I
admire his incredible talent and creative style. I'm also honored to call him a friend.
Most people know he's the eldest son of the beautiful and talented Ms. Sophia Loren
and filmmaker Carlo Ponti, and one can only imagine life growing up among such
talent. But not only did Carlo inherit his parents gift of performance, he's lived his life
in service of the arts, having founded the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, which raises
awareness and funds for music education in the Los Angeles area.

He shares his gift of philanthropy with Pasquale, who founded Notable Music and
Arts, a non-profit focused on promoting cultural exchange through music, dance,
theater, film, visual arts, and literature. We'll talk with both of them about this, in
addition to their work, life, and upcoming performance at the Broad on 12/10.

Please find my full conversation with Maestro Carlo Ponti and Tenor Pasquale
Esposito on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE,
#LittleItalyPodcast, and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast.

I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.

@pasqualetenor @maestrocarloponti @lavirtuosiorchestra #LAV #concert

#classicalmusic #orchestra #losangeles