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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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) How are weddings in Italy different than weddings in America?

As an American that recently got married in Italy, host Catrin Skaperdas noticed a lot of cultural differences between weddings she had experienced in the U.S. and traditions in Italy.

Join newly-wed American host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Carolina Cornaglia - Event Manager at Casa Scaparone - as they laugh and smile their way through a conversation about Italian culture inclusive of:

Stay tuned until the end to hear Carolina share 3 funny, cute, and shocking stories of weddings at Casa Scaparone.

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To learn more about Casa Scaparone, check out: https://www.casascaparone.it/en/

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This interview was recorded inside the flower atelier at Casa Scaparone.

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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Discover the vibrant world of workout culture in Italy, and join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Gabriele Tortorella - Head of Curriculum at Barry's Milan - as they laugh their way through a conversation about Italian culture inclusive of:

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(This interview was recorded inside the iconic Red Room at Barry's Milan and can be watched on Spotify or YouTube.)

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For more information about Barry's Milan, check out https://www.barrys.com/studio/senato/

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(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Sharing her journey between childhood and adulthood in Italy - full of cultural differences that shocked our American host - is Federica Mutti. Content Creator (47k+ YouTube), Published Author, and Co-Founder of MUNU Communications Agency.

From describing the university experience, to when Italians typically get a first job and why, to the difficulties of obtaining a drivers license, to pros and cons of employment types, and more, join host Catrin Skaperdas, guest Federica, and friend-of-the-podcast Kenneth Hurley as they have an entertaining and thorough chat about what it's like growing up in Italy, inclusive of:

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For more information about Federica Mutti, check out https://www.federicamutti.com/.

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(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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This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube.

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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/.

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