Sooshi Mango Podcast

The next series of Masterchef is set to kick off on Channel 10. Much loved judge is Poh Ling, she's our special guest this week. Poh has a wonderful story to share and tell, from growing up helping in her parents newsagent, to her love for painting and artwork. And then multiplied in her passion for cooking. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Former Italian football player Alino Diamanti is with us this week. We discuss the lay of the land with the culture of football in Italy, and the next wave of players coming through. We try to find out how/why the current side isn't competing to the standard we expect. Away from coaching football, Alino is working within his new brand POi Bo. A fresh new sunglasses range. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Massimo D’Ambrosio might be living the AFL dream, but back home, he’s still just Nonno’s grandson. In this hilarious crossover, we get the ultimate generational clash: elite footy meets old-school Italian wisdom. From life advice that always circles back to food, family, and “back in my day…”, Nonno steals the show. Expect big laughs, classic one-liners, Nonno’s special stories are the ones that matter the most. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

In an all-time classic, Gino D'Acampo drops by the Sooshi Mango podcast to discuss anything and everything. From us dressing up as the Mum's, to organising a Tour Bus and going around Australia trying the great Aussie cuisine. D'Acampo is now calling Australia home, we find out why. Plus, his hope to open up D'Acampo restaurants across the country. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

JJ Pantano shot to stardom receiving the Golden Buzzer at the age of 7 on Australia's Got Talent for his comedic talent. Now, he's about to embark on a fortnight of laughs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. At the young age of 13. Pantano has followed in the footsteps of his famous Nonno, Tony Pantano, who used to entertain the masses with his wonderful voice. While JJ doesn't quite have the singing gene, his ability to make people laugh is unparalleled, making him one of the best up and coming young entertainers in Australia. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Just like Mamma used to make. Sangaweech is the newest and biggest sandwich bar to open in Melbourne. After years of work in the background, we are beyond proud to welcome you all to Lygon St to try out our Sangaweech. All part of making Lygon St great again. 300 Lygon St, Carlton, 3053 11am to 10pm Sun - Thurs 11am to 11pm Fri - Sat Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Australian rock band Mental As Anything formed in Sydney way back in 1976. To celebrate 50 years in the music industry, the band has come back together to release a documentary with never before seen footage, and go back on Tour playing all the hits we know and love. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Mark "The Hammer" Castagnini joins us this week. Hammer has seen it all through the 90's and early 00's as a bouncer on the door to some of Melbourne's most well renowned nightclubs. While he was busy being security, he also had a well established kickboxing career. These days he runs Hammer's Gym in Nunawading and is the head instructor there. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Elliot Loney has made a name for himself as the man behind the impersonations. For over a decade, Loney has entertained us with his impeccable mimicking of many celebrities, starting with Bear Grylls, and Bruce McAvaney. Working all the way through to Jim Courier, Novak Djokovic, Nick Kyrgios and more recently Keli Holiday. Loney talks through his journey to where he is today, giving us some of his famous impersonations, balancing stand-up comedy alongside his social media work. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Joanne Ciconte has been driving go-karts since the age of 9. The young Australian has worked her way up the ranks. In 2023 she was selected as part of Ferrari's next generation academy. Last year, she drove in the Formula 1 Academy with MP Motorsport. There's plenty of opportunities awaiting the next Aussie to grace the motorsport grid. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

American-born Australian singer-songwriter and musician Diesel has done all you can do in the music industry. From being born in the States, his family moved out to Australia before going back again to the USA. A moment during his time in high-school changed the trajectory of his life to follow his passion of music and being part of bands. Starting with The Kind and Close Action, then joining Innocent Bystanders before forming Johnny Diesel & the Injectors. In 1991, he went down the solo career path and had great success, particularly with his well-known hit Tip of My Tongue. Diesel has just begun touring around Australia, check out where he's performing: https://www.dieselmusic.com.au/

Vanessa Salerno was the doula employed by Carlos and his wife Fi ahead of the birth of their beautiful daughter. In this episode, Vanessa explains what the role of a doula is, how they assist the expecting parents, as well as the real life experience what having contractions feel like. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Greek-Australian pastry chef Anna Polyviou has dropped into the Sooshi Podcast cave this week. Anna is currently in the process of setting up a new pastry shop in Sydney that highlights all the classic Greek pastries that you know and love, but with her own Anna Polyviou twist to them. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

It's been a big week for us. We are discussing what goes through people's minds and how they become a "career criminal". "Rob the Robber" has been caught by police, how can we help rehabilitate him? If we can. Plus, Melbourne's graffiti scene has caught our attention. How do these guys put their tags in the places they're in!? Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

In the last few years Nathan Stafford has become a viral sensation on social media for his time lapse videos when it comes to mowing people's lawns and cleaning their gardens. Nathan is at a point these days where he is able to do these things for free, helping people in desperate need, and give back to the community, mainly across NSW. Through his social media he has impacted so many people with his gestures, and kind will. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

It's set to be all out attack at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on January 16 when Michael Zerafa faces off against the Nikita Tszyu. Zerafa has a storied history & rivalry with the Tszyu boys with this grudge match up set to ignite a few more embers under the burning flame. While the focus is on this particular match up and rivalry, we also discuss the art of boxing, the nickname "Pretty Boy" and how Zerafa walked the path to where he is today. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

As we close out 2025 we unpack how humans have literally grown over time from the shortness of the Roman Empire, through to how we look today. Is gifting someone a bunch of flowers a worthy gift, or does cash trump everything? Plus, the goals we want to achieve in 2026 along with all the incredible things that we will be doing in the New Year. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

In the lead up to Christmas we discuss same of the age old traditions that come with being Italian. Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, what's the plan of attack when it comes to balancing families across the country, how do you pace yourself to get as much food and drink in? Plus, we blind rank the gifts that we either have to give or receive from the Nonni! Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

Have we got an issue dressing up as the Italian mums? An Italian man has been accused of dressing up as his mother who's passed away to collect her pension for the last 3 years. Dua Lipa has created a stir online with some of the recipe's she's been tucking into. We decide to bite off more than we can chew by trying them all. Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!

A debate that's been around for over half a century has entered the Sooshi Mango podcast chat this week. Does pineapple belong on a pizza? How did pineapple even end up on a pizza? Is it ever acceptable to put pineapple on pizza? We ask all the hard questions and find out how it originated! Plus, we attempt to bust a myth that's become a social media storm in recent weeks. The biscuit tins all our Nonni put their sewing materials in, are they really made in India? Subscribe’a now! Tank’a you... - https://linktr.ee/sooshimango Ptou you bastard!