Britalian

Turns out, I can talk for 17 minutes straight about Christmas in Great Britain (and Italy).

Also, turns out I cannot sing, but I decided to do it publicly on a podcast anyway, because in 2020 why not.

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

What happens when you suddenly have to apply for the right to continue to work, live, love in the country you've chosen as your new home? 

Some might wonder if this is the right country for them. I decided to be patient and to get along with it.

But what happens then when your application is rejected?

You start wondering if you'll ever belong completely. And then you write a podcast to vent it off.

Please vote for me on https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/2255

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Bonus episode: yes, Great Britain, I love you. You don’t believe me? I’ve told you at least 34 times.

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

I can’t find a good equivalent into English for some Italian words, and that’s a shame. How will I say ti voglio bene in English?

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

You know when you wake up having a bad day? This is one of those days. Days when UK does not feel like home.

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

Hell must be lined with carpet. Heaven will be tiled.

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, additional music: The Toy Robot’s Mechanical Heart, by Christopher Adler, both played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

Part of the integration process is accepting and adapting to local manners. Will Britons ever accept my loudness and bluntness? Will Italians accept my greetings cards?

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

When you’re an expat, you have three favourite complaint topics: weather, food and language. If you come from Italy, it’s mainly complaints about food. Except if you are a Britalian.

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

"Brew? Let me put the kettle on. How do you like your tea?"

"Just normal, please".

"Normal? What does normal even mean?"

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro and outro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, additional music: The Toy Robot’s Mechanical Heart, by Christopher Adler, both played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com

“Do I sound British?” “Of course you don’t sound British. But you don’t have to change your accent. Just…own it. Wear it”.

Cover art: Ramona Bruno @ramaflowers

Intro music: Karakurenai by Andy Akiho, additional music: The Toy Robot’s Mechanical Heart, by Christopher Adler, both played by Passepartout Duo @passepartoutduo

Songs by Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus @MLGConline

Transcript on britalianpodcast.com