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

Catrin Skaperdas

Société & Culture

Fréquence : 1 épisode/35j. Total Éps: 25

Your ultimate (and accurate) guide to Italian culture! ITALIAN, FOR SURE goes beyond the cliches and stereotypes to reveal the true Italian way of living.

Catrin Skaperdas, an American living in Italy, hosts lively interviews with locals in an effort to give Italians the (befitting) stage to passionately share their wisdom, stories and insights about Italy.

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ITALIAN, FOR SURE is perfect for listeners who desire to learn more about Italian culture, dream of moving to Italy, plan on visiting or studying abroad in Italy, or have Italian roots or heritage. It covers topics that help develop your cultural awareness, making it easier to navigate Italy, and equip you with fun facts to share.

Listen and embark on a culturally rich journey every other Wednesday at 6:00am CEST that will transport you to different corners of Italy through the voices of locals who make this country truly special. Italians will set the record straight, allowing you to know what’s truly Italian and what’s not by unveiling hidden gems about the Italian customs.

(ITALIAN, FOR SURE is created and hosted by Catrin Skaperdas.)

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Living in Italy vs the U.S. - Culture Shocks Between an American and an Italian, Including Cost of Living, Drivers License Exams, Breakups, Health Care, and the Drinking Age

Épisode 16

mercredi 22 avril 2026 • Durée 52:49

Uncover where "Tuscany without the tourists" is and healthcare hacks that can save Americans money, and laugh with us through a cross-cultural roadmap between Italy and the US, on this episode of ITALIAN, FOR SURE.

Italian D.C. resident Amedeo Jashi, real estate and affordable healthcare entrepreneur and content creator, and host Catrin Skaperdas chat their way through cultural differences between Italians and Americans to bring you an entertaining and educational episode about Italian culture inclusive of:

Amedeo's views of America and Italy, as an Italian that lives in America
Areas of Italy that feel more “Italian” vs less
Cost of living in Italy vs America
Income taxes for the employee vs employer in Italy vs America
Why Amedeo thinks Abruzzo is amazing
Living like an Italian in Washington DC
How hard it is to get a drivers license in Italy
Drinking culture in Italy vs America
The difference of Amedeo’s independence as a child growing up in Italy vs Catrin’s independence as a child growing up in the U.S.
Gross vs net income in US vs America
Cost of labor in Italy vs America
The differences of American and Italian health care
How in Italy it’s more common than in the U.S. to have friends who are of the opposite sex
Breakup “culture” in the US vs Italy

Chapters:

1:08 Intro

3:50 How an Italian views America and Italy

8:06 The cost of living and taxes in Italy

9:58 Amedeo tells us about Abruzzo

13:03 Living like an Italian in Washington DC / An Italian’s view of America’s cost of living

16:39 Getting a drivers license in Italy

18:29 Saving money in the US vs Italy

19:13 Drinking culture in Italy vs America

22:26 Independence in Italy

24:58 The way Italians do business in Italy

28:38 Cost of labor in Italy vs America

31:28 How to be self-employed in Italy

33:54 Healthcare in Italy vs America

44:32 Breakups in Italy vs America

52:22 Why Amedeo calls people peasants

55:23 Outro

To check out Amedeo on Instagram, click here https://www.instagram.com/amedeo_iasci/

This interview is available to watch on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, and available to listen-only everywhere else you can get podcasts.

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Italian Fashion as it Relates to Italian Culture - Made in Italy, Luxury vs Fast Fashion, and How Italians Dress Described by CEO of Stefano Ricci in Florence, Italy

Épisode 15

mercredi 13 novembre 2024 • Durée 37:56

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.

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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.

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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

Épisode 6

mercredi 10 juillet 2024 • Durée 43:03

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.

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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:

Debunking the myth of Italy being all pasta and pizza
Where the largest fish market in Italy is
What "Slow Food" is
The dark side of Europe's meat industry
When in history people started eating meat more
The Italian-made documentary that 1.5M have watched already
What animals Italy sees as food or as pets
Medicine culture (US vs Italy)
Why most of the US meat is banned to be sold in Europe

For more information about Food For Profit, click here https://foodforprofit.com/.

This interview is also available to watch on YouTube.

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Work-Life Balance in Italy - Spotify Executive Discusses Office Culture in Italy vs America and Motherhood in Italy

Épisode 5

mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Durée 52:52

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.

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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:

How many paid days off Italians get, especially in the year they get married
What happens if an Italian bank holiday falls on a weekend
An Italian vs American approach to lunch during a work day
What's considered a "long" vs "short" vacation
Work culture during August
What "smart working" is
Contrasting work styles in the U.S. and Italy
Specifics of how you can use maternity leave in Italy
Navigating Italian naming laws
Gender gap in music charts and Spotify's initiatives to address it

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

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

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All About Chocolate and Gelato in Italy - Sweet Tips for Finding Great Gelato in Italy and Unveiling Italian Chocolate Recipes with Mr. Venchi

Épisode 4

mercredi 12 juin 2024 • Durée 43:40

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.

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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:

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.

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

This interview is also available to watch on YouTube.

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Buon Appetito - Italian Restaurant Details Including Etiquette, Menus (Km0), Bread, Waiters, Paying, and Tipping

Épisode 3

mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Durée 45:03

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).

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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

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

This interview is also available to watch on YouTube.

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Experience an Italian Spa - Wellness and Self-Care in Italy Explained by Cofounder of QC Spa of Wonders (Formerly QC Terme)

Épisode 2

mercredi 15 mai 2024 • Durée 47:26

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.

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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.

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

This interview is also available to watch on YouTube.

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

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Mamma Mia - Decode Italian Hand Gestures, Accents and Onomatopoeias with Polyglot Artist Maddalena Mazzaferri from Rome, Italy

Épisode 1

mercredi 1 mai 2024 • Durée 46:56

Laugh along with us 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.

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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

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

This interview is also available to watch on Spotify or YouTube.

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lundi 22 avril 2024 • Durée 01:41

Entertaining and Insightful Conversations about Italian Culture

On Italian, For Sure, host Catrin Skaperdas (an American living in Italy) interviews Italians about the Italian society and culture, spreading accurate information about Italy with Italian people in an entertaining way.

Italian, For Sure is the perfect podcast for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Italian culture, including new residents or visitors of Italy and those with Italian ancestry.

Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get podcasts.

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Weddings in Italy - Italian Wedding Traditions, Food, Superstitions, Gifts, Attire, Party Favors, Stories, and More

Épisode 14

mercredi 30 octobre 2024 • Durée 34:19

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.

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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:

What do Italians wear to weddings in Italy
Wedding superstitions
Pre-wedding traditions
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen vs Testimonies
If there is religion present in weddings in Italy
Party favors and "confetti"
Wedding bands
Seating plan
What gifts do Italians give at weddings in Italy
Food culture at weddings in Italy
What's thrown at the end of Italian wedding ceremonies

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

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

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

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