By Catrin Skaperdas
The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) As an Italian living in America for over two years, Michele D’Innella has noticed plenty of interesting cultural differences between the U.S. and Italy.
His unique experiences - having gone to law school in both countries - make his perspective fascinating as he brings us unique tidbits about Italian culture such as the "interrogations" children in the Italian school system go through.
Join host Catrin and guest Michele as they have an entertaining and informative chat about Italian culture inclusive of:
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Born in Bari in 1995, Michele D’Innella is a lawyer and award-winning podcast producer. He studied Law at the University of Bari and then specialized in International & Comparative Law with an LL.M. at the George Washington University. In 2019 he made his first appearance in the podcasting world with an indie project. However, the real debut as a professional podcaster came in March 2021, when D’Innella launched his first branded format named “Storie di Tenebra”, a true crime series about the most infamous serial killers of Italy. The success of such initiative, mainly due to his forensic background, brought D’Innella on top of the charts. On the stage of Italy’s Podcasting Festival, he publicly announced the release of his new docuseries “Inverno Nucleare - Cronache di Chernobyl”, which then won the first edition of the Italian Podcast Awards in April 2022, in the category "Rising Star". After joining in 2023 the Board of Directors at Brothers in Law Inc., a non-profit organization committed to diversifying the legal profession, D'Innella officially entered the international podcasting community with a handful of new formats in English.
Listen to Non Spegnere La Luce (Michele's true crime podcast produced in Italian) on Spotify.
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(TW: Mentions of suicide and sex)
Helping us navigate the mental health system in Italy is Donatella Fiacchino, an Italian clinical psychologist and sex therapist. Whether you're considering relocating to Italy or simply curious about the differences in mental healthcare, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the Italian psyche.
Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Donatella as they have an educational, entertaining, and important chat about Italian culture inclusive of:
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"The opinions, facts, examples, stories and hypotheses shared by Donatella Fiacchino in this episode come from personal observations on society, from the scientific literature and her psychological knowledge, from data collected via surveys, and from social media content. Examples when talking about people, relationship dynamics and any psychological construct only have explanatory functions and they do not come from the stories of current or past clients of Donatella Fiacchino. There’s never specific reference to current or past clients of hers. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental." - Written by Donatella Fiacchino
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For more information about Donatella Fiacchino, check out https://www.donatellafiacchino.com/.
This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube.
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Visitors of Venice (past, current, and future) will gain a lot of uncommonly told info about "Venezia," as it's known in Italy, in this episode.
"Attenzione pickpocket!" Whether you want to know more about that viral TikTok sound, the truth about "La Dolce Vita," or if Italians really use gondola's to get around, Federico Blumer has the insider information, local stories, and uncommon facts about Venice to share.
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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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) 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.
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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In support of the Black community in Italy:
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This interview is available in video to watch on Spotify and YouTube.
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Trying to learn Italian, dream of learning the language, or have Italian roots? 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.
Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Roberto as Catrin opens up about her journey of learning Italian, and Roberto and her have an entertaining chat about the Italian language, Italy, and Italian culture inclusive of:
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For more information about Roberto's Italian school, check out https://www.passepartout-italia.it/.
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Food is all-around better in Italy than everywhere else in the world... or is it? Pablo D’Ambrosi, Director of Food For Profit, exposes the meat industry in a way you've probably never heard before.
An Italian living in London and an American living in Italy start the chat 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.
Then, join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Pablo as they have an entertaining and educational chat about Italian culture inclusive of:
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For more information about Food For Profit, click here https://foodforprofit.com/.
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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) 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.
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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Serious gelato and chocolate cravings might occur after listening to this episode with not-your-average chocolatier, G.B. Mantelli of Venchi, the most important chocolate boutique in Italy in the 19th century.
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.
Join host Catrin Skaperdas, 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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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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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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For more information about QC Spa of Wonders, check out the website www.qcterme.com.
This interview is also available to watch on YouTube.
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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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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.