Episode
#325: Candice Guardino -Journey Together
- Podcast
- Funny In Failure
- Published
- Feb 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4425
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Summary
Candice Guardino is a comedian, writer, host and producer. Brooklyn-born Candice Guardino grew up in a loud, loving Italian family on Staten Island—an upbringing she transformed into her hit theatrical comedy Italian Bred. Inspired by true events, the special follows Candice as she seamlessly slips into multiple characters, including her brassy grandmother, taking audiences on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through her childhood. Italian Bred was written and performed by Candice and filmed through her production company, Anthony Street Productions (launched in 2022). The special was produced by Chris DiPetta (Billy Gardell's Halftime, Showtime's Road Dogs), directed by Samuel Brownfield (longtime Jim Gaffigan collaborator), edited by Brent Katz (Now You See Him), with musical arrangements by Emmy-nominated David Dabbon (Oh Mary!, Beetlejuice the Musical). The original song, "Change in Me," was written by Candice and Dabbon. Candice is currently writing her debut comedic essay collection, Confessions of an Italian Bred Girl (Because Therapy Is Expensive and Laughing at Myself Is Free), which is being shopped to publishers. Through Anthony Street Productions, she also produces her hit weekly podcast Don't Start! , co-hosted with WWE's Sarah Schreiber , featuring inspiring celebrity guests. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Candice is also developing a new television project based on the IP of her grandmother's secret family journals. Candice will head out on a 2026 national tour , with stops including New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, and additional dates to be announced. Italian Bread is now out! Check it out on Amazon Prime or Apple. We chat about dancing competitively and judging, Italian Bred, journey of self-discovery and growth, wild fertility…