Our guest today is Stefania who creates the magic behind Jack Savoretti Romania on Instagram.

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Discovering Jack Savoretti
- The creation of Jack Savoretti Romania on Instagram
- Life in Romania before and after the revolution
- Splitting time between Romania/London
- Musical grandparents
- Michael Jackson
- Music influences/the love of Italian music
- Jack's new tracklist
 

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.
Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 
Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 http://www.warchild.org.uk/donate

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.
Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by @yourvoicehere

Our guest today is Emma Bloomfield who lives on the Isle of Wight.

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Discovering Jack Savoretti
- Isle of Wight
- Croatia
- Festivals
- Caterham cars
- Caterham racing
- Music influences
- The Cat Empire!
 

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 http://www.warchild.org.uk/donate

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.
Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by @yourvoicehere

Our guest today is Caroline Richards who uprooted from Manchester to Puglia over 10 years ago.
Caroline is a self confessed 'Italophile' and is really living the Italian dream.
In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Discovering Jack Savoretti
- Cafe Nero
- Shopping for a property in Italy with a list in hand
- Moving from Manchester
- Ending up in Puglia
- Talking and singing Italian
- Eros Ramazzotti
- Gianna Nannini
- Tastes in music
- Living their best life Italian style

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 http://www.warchild.org.uk/donate

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast. 
Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by @yourvoicehere

Our guests today are a wonderful married couple Jane and Bob Ashton.
Jane and Bob met in 1977 in the old Gaumont Theatre in Southampton. Jane was an Usherette (as it was known back then) and Bob was moonlighting (from his day job as a Police Officer) in security and stagehand work at the theatre.  Jane thought Bob was a firefighter! Was she disappointed? Was it love at first sight? Is Bob the love of her life? All will be revealed!!

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- how it all began for Jane and Bob
- discovering Jack Savoretti
- sharing a passion for live music
- musical influences
- line dancing
- family
- favourite concerts
- music tastes
- Sibenik
- the Amorettis
- living the dream

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Our guest today is Arvena Deda from Albania.
Albania is a very small country and shares the Adriatic Sea with Italy, influencing  Arvena's love of Italy and Italian music.
Arvena made a road trip with two of her friends to Sibenik in Croatia to her first Jack Savoretti live gig, which is where we met and the rest is history!
In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- discovering Jack Savoretti
- road trip to Croatia
- a concert can only be enjoyed for real by knowing the lyrics and singing your heart out!
- meeting the amorettis
- Albania
- tastes in music
- One night in Portofino
- New York
- Jane Austen
- Christmas wishes

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Our guest today is Richard Clarke from Warchild who in 2016 became Music Manager then Head of Music for a while. Rich is totally committed and passionate about his work with Warchild and is a true advocate and ambassador for them.

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we talk:
- fundraisers
- the work of Warchild
- Syria, Turkey, Ukraine
- Ambassadors
- How Rich ended up at Warchild
- Jack Savoretti's involvement with Warchild
- Warchild Records
- Nick Cave
- Ian Wright
- what's coming up

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
WarChild
Donate to WarChild
Music Revenue Trust

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced/edited by @yourvoicehere

Our guest today is Eliane Romanzin  from Bern in Switzerland.
Eliane's father is Italian and her mother is Swiss and she has sweet childhood memories of Italian holidays and growing up in Bern.
Her musical taste is much influenced by her parents who listened to Italian/French music of the 50s/60s, hence her love of Jack's music, especially Europiana

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- childhood memories in Italy and Switzerland
- her love of the UK
- working in the Isles of Scilly
- meeting the amorettis and making memories
- celebrating a 50th birthday in Scotland
- you say Genoa, I say Genoa
- Portofino
- special accoustic gigs in Switzerland

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Our guest today is Jon Mackay who is an artist, an illustrator and silk screen printer based near Oxford.  In addition to producing his own silk screen prints  that are exhibited in galleries,  Jon  has a string  of commissions under his belt from  JackSavoretti, Bears Den and The Lumineers to name but a few.
Jon met Jack by chance whilst at the local garage getting his tyres changed.  After an exchange of emails Jon worked on a Singing to Strangers silk screen print and a couple of tee shirts.  Jack's management then reached out to Jon and he produced the fabulous Portofino silk screen print, which he generously donated one of them to auction for Warchild to the Amoretti Official Facebook group

In this episode of Talking With Strangers we discuss:
- Sitting between Sir Patrick Stewart and Jack Savoretti
- The silk screen printing process
- Singing to Strangers commission
- Portofino commission
- Connections
- Taylor Swift
- What's next
- Developing for the future

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
 

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.

Our guest today is Julie Hunter, whose love of dogs inspired her to become a Dog Groomer and now runs a successful bespoke wedding dog care service, Spotlessly Chic!

Julie lives in rural Aberdeenshire with her husband and two dalmation dogs Cielo and Winnie.  Moving to the country gave Julie the perfect opportunity to start her career caring for dogs after she was made redundant in 2016 from the Oil Industry.   Julie first saw Jack at an intimate gig at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen in 2015 and was hooked!

In this episode of Talking with Strangers, we discuss:

- Intimate gigs
- Sibenik
- Moving to the country
- A colourful career
- Training to become a Dog Groomer
- Growing a successful business
- Rescue Dogs
- Charity work
- Cooper and the Queen
- Favourite Jack Savoretti songs

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode:
Spotlessly Chic - Luxury Dog Service
Warchild
DAS Dalmatian Sanctuary
British Dalmatian Welfare
Save a Spanish Spot 

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."

Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here

Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast. 

Our guest today is Jo Twist, who is an outdoor explorer, an artist, a Reiki Practioner and is in the process of running wellness retreats. 

Jo lives in a cottage in Somerset which she also uses as a makeshift art studio. Jo currently works in the film industry but likes nothing more than 'emerging herself into nature to scrape off the city smog' or simply sitting in her makeshift art studio at home creating beautiful art.  

Jo loves a challenge and raising money for charity and she will be taking on the Ultra Challenge in September 2023, walking 100km in aid of Warchild with the full support of The Amoretti Official facebook group.

In this episode of Talking with Strangers, we discuss:

- Emerging yourself in nature
- Practising Reiki
- Wellness and Wellbeing
- Nature Retreats
- What it's like working in the film industry 
- Charity Work 

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Talking with Strangers.

Talking with Strangers is a Jack Savoretti influenced podcast.  Each week, a different stranger chats about their life and how Jack Savoretti and his music has influenced them.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more information on Talking With Strangers, and tune in next time for more interesting conversations with strangers. 

Thanks for listening! 

Links from this episode
Assistance Médicale Toit du Monde
Survival International
Warchild

Jo's JustGiving Page if you would like to donate:
 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amorettiwithatwist

About Talking with Strangers Podcast
Welcome to Talking with Strangers, a Jack Savoretti  influenced podcast.  Meet Mandy Henson, host of Talking with Strangers "Over the last few years, whilst being one of the three Admins on the #amorettiofficial Facebook group, I have met so many Jack Savoretti fans from around the world with stories to share. I would love you to join me on a conversational journey and let's see where it leads us..."


Talking with Strangers is lovingly produced by Your Voice Here