Sooshi Mango Podcast

Sooshi Mango

<p>A podcast brought to you by us, the Sooshi Mango boys - Carlo Salanitri, Joe Salanitri and Andrew Manfre. We celebrate everything about our ethnic culture, have comedy segments, prank calls, hilarious stories from our listeners, and talk a lot of shit! We also have special guests from sport stars to movie stars, and all the other types of stars.</p> <p>We'd love for you to 'Join the famiglia'!</p>

  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Everyone's favourite Italian chef, Gino D'Acampo

    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. 

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    29 March 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 31 seconds
    JJ Pantano: Entertaining crowds, just like Nonno used to do

    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.

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    22 March 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 44 seconds
    Sangaweech…the Italian Sandwich.

    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

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    15 March 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 48 seconds
    Anything Goes with Mental As Anything

    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. 

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    9 March 2026, 1:44 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Hammertime with Mark "The Hammer" Castagnini

    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.

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    1 March 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Elliot Loney: One man, one thousand voices

    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. 

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    22 February 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 50 seconds
    Joanne Ciconte: The young Aussie taking the F1 world by storm

    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.

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    15 February 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Diesel: Old riffs, new stories, a life before the Spotify days

    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/

    8 February 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 58 seconds
    Vanessa the Doula: This Episode Hurt More Than Expected

    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.

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    1 February 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 20 seconds
    Anna Polyviou: Sugar, Spice &amp; Yiayia’s Advice

    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.

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    25 January 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 24 seconds
    From Office Robbery to Street Art Philosophy: Sooshi Mango Investigates Crime

    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!?

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    18 January 2026, 9:00 pm
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