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Bring Your Guard DownJT (John Thistlethwaite) - Episode 8 - Talking life from the field to the future.Send us a textIn 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 hold. Whether you're here for the laughs, the lessons, or a little of both, this conversation has something for everyone.RIng The Bell 2025-05-051h 12Bring Your Guard DownChris T. – Episode 7 – Legal Definitions and how they are used against you.Send us a textIn 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 with jargon, old-fashioned terms, and complex sentence structures.Legalese is often intentionally confusing. It’s written in a way that makes it difficult for everyday people to fully understand what they’re agreeing to, unless they have legal training. This creates a power imbalance—those who write and interpre...2025-04-161h 29Bring Your Guard DownClaudio Coppola - Episode 6 - Being an Italian teenager in the 1970's and early 80's.Send us a textThe 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 early 80s. No one tells a story quite like him, adding sound effects for extra flair. Rocco and Tony struggle to hold it together as Claudio recounts his various part-time jobs at local restaurants and burger joints. RIng The Bell 2025-04-071h 21Bring Your Guard DownTony G - Episode 5 - Tony Giallonardo is known by OTTO simply as “the Curatore."Send us a textHear 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 like Elton John, Prince, and Rod Stewart to engaging with successful local Italian businessmen, Tony's stories are truly unforgettable.From his base in Toronto, Tony consults for an array of clients from across the world. Through his charismatic and engaging personality and impeccable taste, Tony has developed a dedicated and loyal...2025-04-041h 06Bring Your Guard DownVito Rezza - Episode 4 - The Origins of the world famous Rocco RompamuroSend us a textStep 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 a performance so iconic, it’s still talked about 22 years later. Discover the man who revolutionized both the fight game and the comedy scene, leaving an unforgettable legacy!RIng The Bell 2025-03-2957 minBring Your Guard DownChuck Stone - Episode 3 - 28 Piece Drum KitsSend us a textRocco 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 they even book this guy for the podcast?”RIng The Bell 2025-03-221h 11Bring Your Guard DownBobby Bozic - Episode 2 - So what happens is......Send us a textBob 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 involving disparate subjects such as prizefighting, smuggling and some major brushes with the law. We invite you to ponder the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption. Bob definitely bring his guard down. RIng The Bell 2025-03-051h 07Bring Your Guard DownMichael Ciccone - Episode 1 - Chico's Cafe 80 Years of Italian HistorySend us a textIn 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 James. RIng The Bell 2025-02-261h 06Bring Your Guard DownIntroducing our new PodCastSend us a textRocco Rompamuro and Tony Incomparable introduce their new Bring Your Guard Down Pod Cast RIng The Bell 2025-02-2006 min