Samantha Ferro and Alex Lopez return to launch an exciting new season of CRAVE, continuing their mission of bridging the USA and Italy. This season celebrates Italian culture, language, the Italian-American lifestyle, 49ers football, and more—bringing stories to life and strengthening community connections.

Samantha Ferro introduces the new Italian-American team, highlighting CRAVE's growing community and collaborations.

We're honored to welcome the Consul General of Italy in San Francisco, Sergio Strozzi, as he joins us in celebrating Italian heritage and culture and announces an exciting partnership with CRAVE for Season 6. We're also delighted to welcome back Dr. Alberta Lai, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, whose continued collaboration brings new opportunities and projects to further promote Italian culture.

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A special message follows from Daniela Mazza, Director of the Education Office at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, highlighting the importance of Italian language education.

We're also thrilled to introduce "L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana" (The Italian Language Spotlight) with Vania Ferraro, a new segment dedicated to exploring the beauty of the Italian language.

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Crave Italy Correspondent Iacopo Gori, Chief Director at Corriere della Sera, returns with a brief message.

Finally, Alex Lopez brings the latest 49ers offseason updates, getting us ready for the 2025 season that ends at Levi's Stadium for Super Bowl LX (60)!

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Crave Show | Season 5, Episode 16 - Finale!

Welcome to the final episode of Crave for 2024! Over this incredible season, we've celebrated Italian culture, embraced the Italian-American lifestyle, and followed the thrilling journey of the 49ers.

In this episode, Samantha Ferro and Alex Lopez team up to bring you an extraordinary lineup of guests:

Paolo Butera - Integrated Media Solutions Executive and passionate advocate for Italian heritage, sharing insights and inspiration. John Lynch Sr. - Former NFL player, broadcasting veteran, and father of 49ers GM John Lynch Jr. For the first time, the Lynch and Butera families come together to share their connection with their Italian heritage. John Lynch Sr. also announces the launch of his new book, a celebration of his remarkable journey in football, broadcasting, and life. Joe Mantegna - Award-winning actor, producer, and narrator whose work has touched audiences worldwide. Samantha's heartfelt interview with Joe dives into his Italian-American roots and personal stories that will inspire you.

Join us as we reflect on the stories and passions that make Crave a unique bridge between Italy and America.

Don't miss this unforgettable season finale—watch, share, and celebrate with us! Stay tuned for more in 2025.

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This episode of Crave features three exciting segments:

Leadership in Action: Samantha revisits an insightful interview she conducted in collaboration with San Francisco State University's BECA department, featuring San Francisco Mayor-Elect Daniel Lurie during his campaign. Daniel shares his vision for the city and answers Crave's signature question: What lasting impact do you want to leave?

Festive Flavors with Chef Viola Buitoni: Chef Viola returns to share a delicious and easy Christmas Eve appetizer recipe—perfect for the holiday season!

49ers Spotlight: Alex Lopez brings us the latest updates on the 49ers' season, sharing highlights and analysis every fan will love!

Watch or listen now on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, or visit our website: www.crave-podcast.com.

A perfect mix of leadership, culture, food, and football. Don't miss it!

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Join Samantha for an unforgettable episode featuring Iacopo Gori, Chief Director of Corriere della Sera, and the return of Architect Simone Mazzetto. Together, they dive into an incredible discussion about the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk (SFLIHW) and the exciting renovation of the Italian Consulate in San Francisco.

Don't miss this captivating interview, celebrating Italian culture and its vibrant legacy in the Bay Area.

Plus, Alex Lopez shares her ongoing passion and insights into the latest with the San Francisco 49ers!

Available now on YouTube, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories!

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Join Samantha for an unforgettable episode featuring Iacopo Gori, Chief Director of Corriere della Sera, and the return of Architect Simone Mazzetto. Together, they dive into an incredible discussion about the San Francisco Little Italy Honor Walk (SFLIHW) and the exciting renovation of the Italian Consulate in San Francisco.

Don't miss this captivating interview, celebrating Italian culture and its vibrant legacy in the Bay Area.

Plus, Alex Lopez shares her ongoing passion and insights into the latest with the San Francisco 49ers!

 Available now on YouTube, iHeart, and Apple Podcasts. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories!

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Join Samantha for an inspiring conversation with three exceptional women: Alessia Angelini, Susanna Viola, and Elena Martinolli from Fast Track Italian Citizenship!

Discover how they're helping people reconnect with their Italian roots and navigate the journey to Italian citizenship. Their work is a true celebration of culture, identity, and heritage. Learn more here!

49ers Update with Alex Football fans, don't miss Alex as she breaks down the latest from the 49ers and shares her insights and concerns about the rest of the season.

Tune in now on YouTube, iHeartPodcast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this week's episode!

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Season 5 Episode 12 of Crave is here! Join Samantha as she welcomes award-winning actress Francesca Fanti to the show. Francesca shares her inspiring journey and her latest theatrical work, Lettere D'Amore (Letters of Love) by Dacia Maraini, currently on stage in San Francisco at The Marsh through December 15th, 2024. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation! For tickets and more information, visit https://themarsh.org/shows_and_events/marshstream/francesca-fanti-lettere-damore/

Plus, Alex breaks down the latest 49ers loss vs. the Seahawks and shares her concerns about the rest of the season.

Stay tuned and let us know what you think of this week's episode!

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This week, Alex is joined by former NFL-AFL cornerback and co-host of the Locked On 49ers Podcast, Eric Crocker, to break down all the highlights and insights from the Week 10 49ers-Buccaneers game in the latest 49ers Update!

Later, Samantha sits down with the extraordinary Riccardo Berdini—a talented mentalist, magician, and producer—bringing his unique perspective and creativity to the conversation.

Catch this exciting episode now on [YouTube, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and craveshow.com

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In Episode 10 of Crave, Samantha welcomes Gaia Mencagli, sharing her one-woman show Stories of Eggs and Flour for Italian Cuisine Week!

Experience Italian culture through Gaia's storytelling.

Plus, Alex gives the latest 49ers updates. Subscribe for more! #Crave #ItalianCuisineWeek #49ers.

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In Episode 9 of Crave Season 5, Samantha welcomes Massimo Costetti, President of Comites SF, who shares insights on strengthening connections between Italy and the U.S. Plus, Alex gives an update on the 49ers and her thoughts before the bye week. Don't miss this inspiring episode!

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