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.
*Season 2 coming soon*
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.
This podcast 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 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 and post-production is done by Adam Whalley. Show art was designed by Giulia Baroni.)
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Venice Through the Eyes of a Local - Avoid Getting Pickpocketed, Identify Tourist Traps, and Learn the Origins of Ciao, Spritz, and Fascinating Historical Anecdotes about Italy
Saison 1 · Épisode 9
mercredi 21 août 2024 • Durée 51:22
(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:
Pickpocketing and how to avoid it
Tourism in Venice, Italy: Do they want it? Do they need it?
The truth about "La Dolce Vita"
A typical day for someone who lives in Venice
How Federico feels about living in a place with no cars
If locals really use gondolas in Venice
What happens when you have a disagreement with someone in Venice
The origin story of "Spritz"
Why you shouldn't get a pizza in Venice
How "carbonara" originated
The anti-pasta movement
A fascinating story of a guy who single handedly saved the day for Venice
Advice for when people come to Venice
The origin story of "Ciao"
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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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Growing Up Black in Italy - Stefania Okereke's Journey from Childhood in Cremona to Producing a Show with Amazon Prime that Taught her the Italian Food Fun Facts she Shares
Saison 1 · Épisode 8
jeudi 8 août 2024 • Durée 50:15
(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:
Stefania's experience as a Black woman that grew up in Italy
"Cheese rolling is a thing!"
The time Stefania met Anna Wintour and Khaby Lame at the first ever Black Carpet Awards in Italy
Stefania warns you of the 3 Ps: The essential P foods for Italians
The importance of time at the table within the Italian culture
"I like you so much...but you're not the same."
How to cook a perfect bistecca alla Fiorentina
Advice to balance the Italian and London ways of living
The first time Stefania saw pappardelle
Stefania leaves us with her thoughts on what needs to change in Italy
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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:
https://www.instagram.com/weafricansunited/?igsh=OTFhYnNsZGRqcnA%3D
https://www.instagram.com/colory.it/?igsh=N2hwY3YyMjB5OW5u
https://blackcarpetawards.com/
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This interview is available in video to watch on Spotify and YouTube.
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Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture
Saison 1 · Épisode 7
mercredi 24 juillet 2024 • Durée 39:27
(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:
Words taught in class that are not used in daily life
The effectiveness and limitations of learning through TV, film, and music
Double consonants
Rolling 'R's
Englishsisms (i.e. "sport" used in Italy)
The typical flow of learning a language and what usually comes first
Tips for learning Italian, whether you live in Italy or elsewhere
How to read apartment listings
The usual progression of native Spanish speakers learning Italian
Italian words used in America
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For more information about Roberto's Italian school, check out https://www.passepartout-italia.it/.
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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
Saison 1 · Épisode 6
mercredi 10 juillet 2024 • Durée 45:48
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:
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
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For more information about Food For Profit, click here https://foodforprofit.com/.
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Work-Life Balance in Italy - Spotify Executive Discusses Office Culture in Italy vs America and Motherhood in Italy
Saison 1 · Épisode 5
mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Durée 55:37
(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:
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
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For more information about Federica Tremolada, check out her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftremolada/.
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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
Saison 1 · Épisode 4
mercredi 12 juin 2024 • Durée 45:54
(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) 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:
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.
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For more information about Venchi, check out the website https://us.venchi.com/.
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Buon Appetito - Italian Restaurant Details Including Etiquette, Menus (Km0), Bread, Waiters, Paying, and Tipping
Saison 1 · Épisode 3
mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Durée 47:48
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
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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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Experience an Italian Spa - Wellness and Self-Care in Italy Explained by Cofounder of QC Spa of Wonders (Formerly QC Terme)
Saison 1 · Épisode 2
mercredi 15 mai 2024 • Durée 50:11
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.
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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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Mamma Mia - Decode Italian Hand Gestures, Accents and Onomatopoeias with Polyglot Artist Maddalena Mazzaferri from Rome, Italy
Saison 1 · Épisode 1
mercredi 1 mai 2024 • Durée 49:41
(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) 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.
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 @radioziamaddi or Instagram @radioziamaddi.
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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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