This clip is from Episode 9: "Venice Through the Eyes of a Local - Avoid Getting Pickpocketed, Identify Tourist Traps, and Learn the Origins of Ciao, Spritz, and Fascinating Historical Anecdotes about Italy"

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In the full episode, Federico Blumer reveals a lot of uncommonly told insights about "Venezia," as it's known in Italy, by sharing insider information, local stories, and uncommon facts.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Federico as they laugh and chat their way through fun facts about Venice to bring you an entertaining and educational episode about Italian culture inclusive of:

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Federico Blumer, Venetian by adoption, born in Milan in 1986, is a cultural influencer and uses his social channels called "Il Viaggio di Scoperta" (The Journey of Discovery) to share fun and important facts about the city of Venice, Italy.

To check out Il Viaggio di Scoperta on Instagram, click here https://www.instagram.com/ilviaggiodiscoperta/

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This clip is from Episode 8: "Growing Up Black in Italy - Stefania Okereke's Journey from Childhood in Cremona to Producing a Show with Amazon Prime that Taught her the Italian Food Fun Facts she Shares"

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In the full episode, Stefania Okereke gets deep about her experience as a Black woman that grew up in Cremona, Italy, but not before she shares delicious details about Italian food that she learned while touring Italy to produce a show with Amazon Prime: the first time Stefania saw pappardelle, how to cook a perfect bistecca alla Fiorentina, and more.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Stefania as they have an educational, entertaining, and important chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

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More information about Stefania Okereke:

Stefania Okereke is a dynamic Italian-Nigerian multimedia broadcast journalist with a wealth of experience in producing and presenting for TV, digital platforms, radio, and podcasts. Over the past five years, Stefania has been at the forefront of news and current affairs, shaping narratives, breaking news, and bringing world events to audiences through acclaimed programs. Her impressive portfolio includes contributions to The One Show, Panorama, Today Programme, BBC London, and BBC World Service’s Newsday, Africa Daily, and Focus on Africa. Additionally, she has worked on reputable programs like What’s Up TV, Sky TV, Channel 4, ITV, BAFTA Awards, and Italy’s Rai 1.

A storyteller at heart, Stefania is passionate about bringing people together, amplifying diverse voices, and connecting with underserved communities, making her a true advocate for inclusion and representation in media.

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This clip is from Episode 7: "Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture"

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In the full episode, Roberto Cittadini, an Italian teacher for 30 years, explains why learning the language is the key to unlocking Italy. Imagine understanding Italian conversations around you, appreciating the culture more, and making Italian friends effortlessly.

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For more information about Roberto's Italian school, check out https://www.passepartout-italia.it/

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This clip is from Episode 6: "The Truth Behind Italy's Food Culture - What You Might Not Know About Italian Food and Secrets of the Meat Industry Revealed by the Director of Food For Profit"

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In the full episode, Pablo D’Ambrosi, Director of Food For Profit, exposes the meat industry in a way you've probably never heard before.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Pablo as they have an entertaining and educational chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

The Italian living in London and the American living in Italy start the episode by getting into reactions when telling people you live in a different country, whether or not Pablo will say he's Italian at 100 years old still living in London, and how Milan (Italy) has changed over the years.

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For more information about Food For Profit, check out the website https://foodforprofit.com/.

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This clip is from Episode 5: "Work-Life Balance in Italy - Spotify Executive Discusses Office Culture in Italy vs America and Motherhood in Italy"

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In the full episode, learn about the ghost town phenomenon of August in Milan, the sentence that if missing will get a resume thrown away in Italy, and the names you can't legally give to an Italian child are all part of this entertaining and factual chat with Federica Tremolada, General Manager of Europe, Spotify.

Federica has the unique experience of working both in the U.S. and Italy and gives interesting culture comparisons. Plus, she provides valuable insight into what it's like to be a mom in Italy.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Federica as they have an entertaining chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

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For more information about Federica Tremolada, check out her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftremolada/.

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This clip is from Episode 4: "All About Chocolate and Gelato in Italy - Sweet Tips for Finding Great Gelato in Italy and Unveiling Italian Chocolate Recipes with Mr. Venchi"

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In the full episode, become proficient in picking out quality gelato and get advice to ensure you're eating real chocolate with only the best ingredients. Learn the origin story of chocolate and what type of chocolate people typically enjoy around the world.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and G.B. Mantelli of Venchi, and friend-of-the-podcast Kenneth Harley as they have an entertaining chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

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For more information about Venchi, check out the website https://us.venchi.com/

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This clip is from Episode 3: "Buon Appetito - Italian Restaurant Details Including Etiquette, Menus (Km0), Bread, Waiters, Paying, and Tipping"

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In the full episode, master eating like a local in Italy by understanding how Italian food is regional, the differences between a trattoria, an osteria, and a restaurant, what Km0 and Slow Food mean on a menu, and when to cut the spaghetti (...never... the answer is never).

Join host Catrin Skaperdas and Piedmont Cook and Restauranteur Marco Massaia as they have an entertaining chat about Italian restaurant culture inclusive of:

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For more information about Marco's restaurant Radici, check out the website https://www.radiciristoranteinvigna.it/it.

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This clip is from Episode 2: "Experience an Italian Spa - Wellness and Self-Care in Italy Explained by Cofounder of QC Spa of Wonders (Formerly QC Terme)"

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In the full episode, gain an inside perspective on Italian wellness (or in Italian: "benessere") and how Italian's approach self-care. Dive into fascinating insights about Italian culture that are reflected in Italian spas, like the importance of silence and the presence of public displays of affection, while distinct philosophies of wellness between Italy and the U.S. are highlighted.

Join friend-of-the-podcast Kenneth Harley and QC Spa of Wonders Cofounder and CEO Andrea Quadrio Curzio as they have an entertaining chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

Throughout the interview, Kenneth and host Catrin Skaperdas will chime in with their thoughts.

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This interview was conducted in Italian by friend-of-the-podcast Kenneth Harley and was translated to English using AI.

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For more information about QC Spa of Wonders, check out the website www.qcterme.com.

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This clip is from Episode 1: "Mamma Mia! Decode Italian Hand Gestures, Accents and Onomatopoeias with Polyglot Artist Maddalena Mazzaferri from Rome, Italy."

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In the full episode, you will laugh while learning essential Italian words and sounds to avoid awkward misunderstandings, impressive regional accents that sound entirely different (e.g. Milanese vs. Roman), and the Italian hand gestures that non-Italians use, but might not fully understand.

Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to join host Catrin Skaperdas and polyglot artist Maddalena Mazzaferri as they have an entertaining chat about Italian culture inclusive of:

- Accents: Roman, Sicilian, and Milanese

- Italian Hand Gestures and their True Meanings

- Sounds to Communicate and Onomatopoeias in Italy

- Italian vs. U.S. Animal Sounds

- Maddalena's Mamma Mia Technique

- Challenging English Words for Italians and vice versa

- Correct Pronunciations of Italian Words: Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Spaghetti and Gnocchi

- Words to be Aware of their Double Meaning

- Similar Italian Words that have Completely Different Meanings

- Maddalena's Words of Wisdom

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For more information about Maddalena Mazzaferri, check out her YouTube channel or her Instagram.

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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) In Italy, dressing well is more than just a fashion statement. Stefano Ricci's CEO, Niccolò Ricci, explains the deep-rooted traditions and cultural nuances of Italian style.

While revealing insights into one of Italy's most prestigious luxury brands, Niccolò and host Catrin Skaperdas have a fun and informative conversation about Italian culture inclusive of:

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Stefano Ricci is an International Luxury Fashion and Lifestyle company.

For more information about Stefano Ricci, check out https://www.stefanoricci.com/.

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