ITALIAN, FOR SURE | The Podcast About Italian Culture | Conversations with Italians in Italy

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" Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube 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: When and Where the First License to Craft Chocolate was Given How to Identify a Good Gelateria in Italy -How Venchi's Bright Packaging Relates to Italian Food Culture What Gianduja is (Hint: It's Similar to Nutella) How G.B.'s Experiment at Age 15 Became Award-Winning Chocolate G.B.'s Recommended Gelato Flavor Pairings What Exciting new Venchi Products are Launching in September 2024 How the Secret of Spanish Chocolate Arrived in Italy How Venchi Embraces Local Cultures Around the World Where to Find Venchi in the U.S. -- This interview is available to watch on Spotify or YouTube or to listen-only wherever you get podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music. -- For more information about Venchi, check out the website https://us.venchi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This clip is from Episode 3: "Buon Appetito - Italian Restaurant Details Including Etiquette, Menus (Km0), Bread, Waiters, Paying, and Tipping" Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube 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: Tipping Norms How to Tell if an Italian Restaurant is Authentic Waiter Culture (Italy vs U.S.) What You Find on a Traditional Piedmont Menu Paying for Your Meal at a Cash Register How Food is a Big Part of Italian Culture Where to Put the Bread When There is no Bread Plate If Italians Use a Spoon to Twirl Spaghetti Details on the Menu When to Leave your Cutlery on the Plate -- This interview is available to watch on Spotify or YouTube or to listen-only wherever you get podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music. -- For more information about Marco's restaurant Radici, check out the website https://www.radiciristoranteinvigna.it/it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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)" Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube 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: Secrets to Relaxing and Reconnecting Poignant Origin Story of QC Spa of Wonders Give Values in Italy and Italianness ("Italianità") Phone Culture and Public Displays of Affection Ancient Traditions of Thermal Baths Differences in Self-Care (Italy vs U.S.) How Beauty Rewards You Running vs Walking Cultures Where to Find Wellness and Beauty in Everyday Life Exciting New Locations of QC Spa of Wonders Throughout the interview, Kenneth and host Catrin Skaperdas will chime in with their thoughts. -- This interview was conducted in Italian by friend-of-the-podcast Kenneth Harley and was translated to English using AI. -- This interview is available to watch on Spotify or YouTube or to listen-only wherever you get podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music. -- For more information about QC Spa of Wonders, check out the website www.qcterme.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This clip is from Episode 1: "Mamma Mia! Decode Italian Hand Gestures, Accents and Onomatopoeias with Polyglot Artist Maddalena Mazzaferri from Rome, Italy." Find the full episode here: Apple Podcasts Spotify (video) Amazon Music YouTube 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 -- This interview is available to watch on Spotify or YouTube or to listen-only wherever you get podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music. For more information about Maddalena Mazzaferri, check out her YouTube channel or her Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(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: Tips for how to feel comfortable in your clothes and look great The different ways to tie a tie (Italy vs U.S.) What "Made in Italy" really means The influence of family in Italian fashion brands Why proper attire is important to Italians Fast fashion and quiet fashion What Niccolò recommends you to avoid when getting dressed What Stefano Ricci does to give back to Florence Passing along Italian crafts to the future generations -- Stefano Ricci is an International Luxury Fashion and Lifestyle company. For more information about Stefano Ricci, check out https://www.stefanoricci.com/. This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices