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GOODNUFF With Stefano Sanzo

GOODNUFF With Stefano Sanzo

By Stefano Sanzo

Comedian, actor, and fitness nut Stefano Sanzo captures his enthusiasm for life, while embracing the fact that he, and everyone else is just trying their best. Together with his eclectic group of colleagues, they explore the same idea: Good is Goodnuff.

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56 - TEMPEST w/ Ryan Meyer

GOODNUFF With Stefano SanzoFeb 23, 2021

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59 - Going Postal w/ Todd Cooper

59 - Going Postal w/ Todd Cooper

Stefano Sanzo and Todd Cooper sit down to learn some dirt about each other to prepare for their roast battle on January 21
Jan 18, 202259:49
58 - WE’RE BACK! w/ Matt Lopes

58 - WE’RE BACK! w/ Matt Lopes

After a long long hiatus, Stefano is back! He is joined by his producer Lou and his old friend and new comedian Matt Lopes.
Nov 10, 202101:01:39
57 - The Nonsense w/ Rodney Norman

57 - The Nonsense w/ Rodney Norman

Rodney returns for his second appearance since the first ever episode of GOODNUFF only this tine he is way more famous yet just as lovable.
Mar 22, 202101:00:37
56 - TEMPEST w/ Ryan Meyer

56 - TEMPEST w/ Ryan Meyer

My Old friend and published poet Ryan Meyer joined me in studio to talk about his new book, which is on Cosmopolitan’s 30 LGBTQ books to look out for in 2021!
Feb 23, 202101:05:14
55 - Back to Drugs w/ Shawn Murray

55 - Back to Drugs w/ Shawn Murray

Comedian Shawn Murray is back on good enough for his second appearance. We spent most of the episode talking about his extensive experience with psychedelics, and his good (and bad) trips.
Feb 07, 202101:05:33
54 - A New Life w/ Beau McDowell

54 - A New Life w/ Beau McDowell

The very funny, profound, driven, and absolutely intense Beau McDowell joined Stefano for an expository conversation on Beau’s past struggles with substance abuse, mental health, and his insatiable desire to be a famous comedian one day.
Feb 01, 202101:02:43
53 - Comedy is Dead w/ Andrew Manning

53 - Comedy is Dead w/ Andrew Manning

Friend and (Former) stand up comedian Andrew Manning joins me for a fun hang. We caught up and talked about what comedy was, is, and will be, as well as running, injuries, and getting roasted for doing what you love.
Jan 21, 202101:01:52
52 - GRIT 2 w/ Ryan McEachern

52 - GRIT 2 w/ Ryan McEachern

WE’RE BACK! Almost a year to the date that we last recorded, Rmac the trainer joins us for another episode about new goals for the new year. He also talks about his experience getting the Covid-19 vaccine, and his fitness app that I am currently using to follow a program he wrote for me.
Jan 10, 202153:58
51 - The Abyss Looks back w/ James Murphy

51 - The Abyss Looks back w/ James Murphy

You really never know what can cone of a connection, James Murphy, better known as Murphy is a doctor in psychology, an author of several books, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and an interesting mind filled with thought provoking ideas. He called into Goodnuff to talk about his Book “Hyperbole House” available on amazon, as well as discuss the reality we live in, jiujitsu, and comedy.
Nov 25, 202001:05:59
50 - Making Money & Traveling w/ Kasandra Cortigiano

50 - Making Money & Traveling w/ Kasandra Cortigiano

My old friend Kasandra stops by for some beers and stories about her crazy life. She talks about getting stuck in Italy for 3 months during quarantine and how she got into traveling.
Nov 16, 202001:00:18
49 - I’M TIRED OF THIS SH*T! w/ Comedian Jackson

49 - I’M TIRED OF THIS SH*T! w/ Comedian Jackson

Comedian Jackson is back for his second appearance because he “had somethings he needed to get off his chest.” Little did stefano know that meant he needed to talk WHOLESALE shit about some people in the comedy scene. They also talked a lot about haters and why haters hate.
Nov 08, 202001:02:35
48 - VOTE w/ Joe Gerics

48 - VOTE w/ Joe Gerics

Comedian, local politician, and comedy show producer Joe Gerics stops by to talk about the inception of Fairfield Comedy Club, a club he part owns, and how the Connecticut comedy fest blew up with some of the biggest names in stand up comedy today, including Mike Birbiglia, John Mulaney, and Bill Burr.
Nov 01, 202001:01:45
47 - Even if you hate it, you like it w/ Colin James

47 - Even if you hate it, you like it w/ Colin James

Chef and comedian Colin brought his waffle maker to the studio for a special edition of goodnuff! He served Stefano up some specialty waffles, a service he offers to anyone missing Big E foods.
Oct 25, 202001:09:28
46 - Keep on Truckin w/ Dan Brown

46 - Keep on Truckin w/ Dan Brown

Comedian, animator, and all around interesting dude Dan Brown sits down with Stefano for a WEIRD one. They talk about what it means to be smart. Neither of them are smart.
Oct 18, 202053:33
45 - Beer man Beer! w/ Johnny Benson and Keg Kettles

45 - Beer man Beer! w/ Johnny Benson and Keg Kettles

Comedian Johnny Benson and Keg Kettles of the “Beer man Beer” podcast join Stefano and try some awesome local beers and talk about a time where concerts were legal
Oct 11, 202001:00:21
44 - Accepting Love w/ Sam Hunter

44 - Accepting Love w/ Sam Hunter

Sam Hunter is back in studio for the third time and as per usual, the emotions are pouring out. Stefano and him talk break ups, life, and love. Sam had a break through and needed to vent
Oct 04, 202001:01:51
43 - Be nice to your dogs w/ Stephanie Hongo (instagram @Sugarfox_art)

43 - Be nice to your dogs w/ Stephanie Hongo (instagram @Sugarfox_art)

Stephanie Hongo is a trash sculptor and freelance artist based out of Connecticut. She joins Stefano for a conversation about art, comedy, and whiskey
Sep 27, 202001:04:14
42 - Go to Therapy - w/Josh Levinson

42 - Go to Therapy - w/Josh Levinson

Josh Levinson joins Stefano in studio for the second time. They talk about relationships, and how important it is for everyone to go to therapy (even though Stefano doesn’t and probably should)
Sep 20, 202001:01:31
41 - Italiariccan w/ AJ (Chaz and AJ 99.1 WPLR)

41 - Italiariccan w/ AJ (Chaz and AJ 99.1 WPLR)

The big one!! After weeks of anticipation and years of listening to Chaz and AJ, Stefano interviews the co host of one of the first talk shows he ever listened to! Him and AJ talk about AJ talk about being Italian, what it took to become part of one of the biggest radio shows in Connecticut, and classic rock.
Sep 07, 202057:42
40 - Nice Guys Win at 30 with Lou Fournier
Aug 31, 202001:03:52
39 - CT Localpalooza w/ Amy D'Amaro

39 - CT Localpalooza w/ Amy D'Amaro

Amy D’Amaro joins Stefano to promote CT Localpalooza, an outdoor music festival in Bethany, Ct. they discuss what to expect at a socially distanced music festival and the challenges to make it happen. They talked about dogs too.
Aug 24, 202001:01:17
39 - Soggy Garfield w/ Brooke Louellen Smith

39 - Soggy Garfield w/ Brooke Louellen Smith

Comic Brooke Smith joins Stefano in Studio to talk about the weirdness of comedy shows post covid, sex, and being from the south. Stefano tells a story about the time he almost got murdered
Aug 16, 202001:09:35
38 - The Architect of Perspective is the Truth w/ Alex Defranzo

38 - The Architect of Perspective is the Truth w/ Alex Defranzo

Stefano interviews his friend/tattoo artist. They take a deep dive on art and how it relates to observing the world.
Aug 02, 202001:04:14
37 - An Endless Continuum of Nothing w/ Pat Oates, Sam Hunter, and Dan Kalwhite

37 - An Endless Continuum of Nothing w/ Pat Oates, Sam Hunter, and Dan Kalwhite

Pat Oates, Sam Hunter and Dan Kalwhite join Stefano for a chaotic firing squad of shit talk and jokes. Catch all of them at center stage theater in shelton for an awesome socially distanced comedy show this friday!
Jul 19, 202001:04:27
36 - Bar 140 has the best fries on Earth w/ Joe Ballaro

36 - Bar 140 has the best fries on Earth w/ Joe Ballaro

Stefano has Joe Ballaro, the owner of his favorite bar on earth (Bar 140 in Shelton, CT) in studio to talk about burritos, booze, music and life.
Jul 12, 202001:09:27
35 - FAThletic w/ Pete Angelo

35 - FAThletic w/ Pete Angelo

Comedian, metal head, and unsuspecting gay man Pete Angelo joins Stefano to talk about music, lifting, strongman, staying active as big men, and comedy.
Jul 05, 202001:07:04
34 - Father’s Day w/ Vito Sanzo

34 - Father’s Day w/ Vito Sanzo

The man. The myth. The legend. Vito Sanzo, Stefano’s father, join Stefano for his first ever podcast. Vito talks about his life, his years mastering bow hunting, and what it was like coming to this country as an immigrant who didn’t speak the language. Stefano learns many things about his own lineage.
Jun 21, 202001:01:49
33 - Nogdog w/ Cody Marino

33 - Nogdog w/ Cody Marino

Comedian Cody Marino joins the party for an absolute hysterical booze filled bash of italian culture and other ridiculous things.
Jun 15, 202001:23:06
32 - Black Lives Matter w/ Chris Cyr

32 - Black Lives Matter w/ Chris Cyr

Chris Cyr gives Stefano a much needed lesson on the black experience in America. Halfway through the episode they stop and go get soul food in New Haven at Mama Mary’s Soul Food. Stefano experiences both soul food and “the itus” for the first time.
Jun 07, 202001:08:28
31 - Am I the disease? w/ Colin Cook

31 - Am I the disease? w/ Colin Cook

Colin (one L) Cook is a comedian and friend of Stefano’s. He goes in depth about his years struggling with addiction and mental health, as well as the craft of comedy and writing jokes in the middle of a pandemic.
May 31, 202001:12:35
30 - Loyalty, Respect, Love w/Jay “The Iceman” Piccirillo

30 - Loyalty, Respect, Love w/Jay “The Iceman” Piccirillo

Jay is a kind, smart, inspiring individual. He tells it like it is. Without needing an agenda to stand behind. Not only was he a record holding body builder/powerlifter, he was even once Mr. Connecticut. He is the owner of the famous Micalizzi’s Original Italian Ice and Ice Cream. He’s had a diverse career as a man of the public, a staple in the story of Bridgeport for years.
May 24, 202059:25
29 - Safe, Okay, Happy w/ Sarah Murphy of Haunting Titans

29 - Safe, Okay, Happy w/ Sarah Murphy of Haunting Titans

Front woman, chihuahua owner, hoola hooper, and many other titles, Sarah Murphy joins Stefano for the first episode since quarantine started. They talk about what dating will be like look like post quarantine, doing what makes you happy, and all while the coolest dog in the world sits in.
May 10, 202001:11:57
28 - End of the World Fun w/ Andre Kim

28 - End of the World Fun w/ Andre Kim

Comedian and podcaster Andre Kim joins Stefano in studio for an understandably uneasy conversation about, well everything that’s going on. They also talk a lot about all of Andre’s crazy comedy stories and the wild journey his “act like you been there” mentality has gotten him. Listen to Andre cohost “In Godfrey we Trust” a podcast available everywhere.
Mar 23, 202001:09:38
27 - Holding Court w/ Shawn Murray

27 - Holding Court w/ Shawn Murray

Comedian and world renowned self saboteur Shawn Murray joins Stefano for their 2nd attempt at an episode recording. They talk about how much white people love black approval, Demolition Man, and go deep on texting. Stefano opens up about some of his insecurities, self confidence, getting stuck in his head, and putting certain people on pedestals.
Mar 08, 202001:17:17
26 - MAXIMIZE w/ Howie Mason

26 - MAXIMIZE w/ Howie Mason

Comedian and super Dad Howie Mason sits down with Stefano to discuss comedy, getting healthy, and being “ok.” Stefano also gushes about his father who he loves very much.
Feb 24, 202001:12:31
25 - BONUS EPISODE w/ Stosh Mikita & Frankie Hill

25 - BONUS EPISODE w/ Stosh Mikita & Frankie Hill

ANOTHER EPISODE THIS WEEK?! Due to my slacking in posting I’ve decided to dust off an episode from the GOODNUFF vault that was recorded months ago. Friends of the show Stosh and Frankie return for a hilarious conversation about sad meals, and Stefano and Stosh discuss Stefano being Stosh’s meathead supplement consultant.
Feb 05, 202058:29
24 - White Women & Cocaine w/ Wassan “Jackson” Jackson

24 - White Women & Cocaine w/ Wassan “Jackson” Jackson

Hysterical comedian Jackson joins Stefano in studio for a wild conversation about cutting off toxic people, joke thieves, Kobe Bryant (RIP). Jackson made some healthy changes recently and we spoke a lot about that as well.
Feb 02, 202001:01:35
23 - GRIT w/ Ryan “Rmac” McEachern

23 - GRIT w/ Ryan “Rmac” McEachern

GOODNUFF IS BACK! After a long break, Stefano is back in the studio with his old friend Ryan. Ryan, better known as Rmac of Rmac Fitness is a personal trainer and him and Stefano trade ideas and views on fitness, hitting new years goals, and fasting
Jan 13, 202001:07:48
22 - The Peanut Butter around the Truth w/ Tha Red Baron

22 - The Peanut Butter around the Truth w/ Tha Red Baron

Rapper “Tha Red Baron” stop by the studio to talk to Stefano about his experience as a performer.
Dec 23, 201901:24:49
21 - Everything is an Idea w/Ric Meyers

21 - Everything is an Idea w/Ric Meyers

Writer, actor, Kung - Fu practitioner, and of course, Friend, joins Stefano for a talk about his life of work, which includes being friends with The RZA of Wu Tang Clan, consulting for the smash hit movie “Kung Fu Panda” and many other fascinating jobs.
Dec 08, 201901:09:23
20 - My producer w/ Lou Fournier

20 - My producer w/ Lou Fournier

After 20 weeks The Good Few finally get to hear from the other half of this podcast! Lou owns Royal Fox Studio, the very home of Goodnuff!
Dec 01, 201901:05:50
19 - Sadness isn’t available anymore w/ Pat Oates #2

19 - Sadness isn’t available anymore w/ Pat Oates #2

Friend of the show and Pat Oates is back for another serving of his perspective on the world, people, depression, and some great stories. Pat talks about his new job on the radio at 95.9 The Fox and tells the story of the time he shattered his heal yet somehow is still a runner
Nov 24, 201901:10:47
18 - The Moose Is Loose w/ Marcellino Moose Hill

18 - The Moose Is Loose w/ Marcellino Moose Hill

Stefano sits down with his comedian friend, Moose, and talks about way more than he ever bargained for! Moose lived quite a crazy life and has some incredible stories to share
Nov 17, 201901:03:27
17 - That’s The Thing w/ Dan Kalwhite

17 - That’s The Thing w/ Dan Kalwhite

Dan and Stefano talk having comedy friends and “normal” friends. They share a few beers and tell a few stories. Kalwhite will be headlining center stage theatre’s first ever comedy show this Saturday.
Nov 10, 201901:18:33
16 - Smile and Nod w/ Kevin Dolan

16 - Smile and Nod w/ Kevin Dolan

Kevin Dolan, fellow comedian and joins Stefano for a fun conversation about his days as an actor and some of the the joys (and woes) of show business.
Nov 03, 201901:03:32
15 - The Water Club w/ Harper Liles
Oct 27, 201958:34
14 - Kung Fu Kwaygen w/ BJ Kwaygen

14 - Kung Fu Kwaygen w/ BJ Kwaygen

Stefano and his new best friend ever talk about nothing important but have fun doing it.
Oct 20, 201901:05:51
13 - You know my Situation w/ Darren Rivera

13 - You know my Situation w/ Darren Rivera

YOU KNOW HIS SITUATION! Darren and Stefano talk music, life, and being connected to your heritage.
Oct 13, 201951:45
12 - Nothing Matters w/ Josh Levinson

12 - Nothing Matters w/ Josh Levinson

Comedian/Writer/Blogger/Podcaster and Nihilist, Josh Levinson talks with Stefano about Relationships, mental health, being a nerd
Oct 06, 201901:02:50
11 - Change w/ Lesley “Les” Billingslea

11 - Change w/ Lesley “Les” Billingslea

Stefano talks to his long time lifting buddy Les about training, acting, and how you never know how quickly things can change.
Sep 29, 201957:35