#27: Frank & Frank: From Fruit Shops to Fire Halos – A True-Blue Lithgow Legacy

What do you get when you cross two third-generation Italo-Aussies, a tonne of work ethic, a few pallets of tomatoes, and a national TV appearance? You get Frank Capamola and Frank Inzitari—the brains behind the Fire Halo, and the hearts behind some of Lithgow’s most iconic family-run businesses.

In this episode, we dive deep into the post-war immigrant grit that shaped their families’ arrival in Lithgow, the rise of their fruit shops and roadhouses, and the hilarious and heartfelt stories that made them who they are. From driving forklifts at age 9 to bagging spuds for love, to landing on Shark Tank with a game-changing fire protection system—this is a story of hustle, humour, heart, and home.

Whether you’re a fan of clever inventions, small-town legends, or just bloody good blokes, this episode is for you.