Sooshi Mango Podcast

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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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/

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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Anna Polyviou: Sugar, Spice & 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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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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Nathan's Lawns & Gardens: Cutting through to impact lives

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.
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Michael Zerafa faces another Tszyu, the "pretty boy" vs. the "butcher"

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.
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The evolution of height, giving the gift of flowers, goals for the New Year

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. 
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Have yourself a very Sooshi Christmas!

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!
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Mamma Mia: Trying viral recipes, and wearing illegal outfits

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.
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