Best Italian Listening Practice Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 10 - Gentle Orders and Friendly Advice 36:44

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Send me a text Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice: Forming the Imperativo 🎧 Episode 10 – Gentle Orders, Friendly Advice Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano In this episode, we step deeper into the imperativo—Italian commands that can sound sharp, polite, or even affectionate depending on how they’re us…

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Episode 9 - From Orders to Invitations: Introducing the Italian Imperativo 22:46

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Send me a text 🎧 Episode 9 – From Orders to Invitations: Introducing the Italian Imperativo Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Welcome to Chapter 2! In this episode, we explore one of Italian’s most practical (and most used!) verb forms: l’imperativo - the command form. But don’t be fooled: Italian commands ar…

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Sneak Peek: Someday, Now Prologue 9:38

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Hello Beautiful Listeners, I’m so excited to share something close to my heart—my new audiobook, Someday, Now. It’s a love letter to the season of life when children leave home and families find new ways to connect, re-nest, and reimagine themselves. It’s about motherhood, blended families, returning to familiar places, and so much more. In this ep…

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👀 Bonus Episode 07B Preview - Italian Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns 4:17

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 07B Preview – Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns – Chap 2 Part 1 In Bonus Episode 7A, we already opened the door to Chapter 2 with two free categories of vocabulary. Now, in this short preview of 7B, Antonio steps in with his usual energy… and even takes a little initiative of his own. You’ll get a taste of the atmos…

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🛠️ Bonus Episode 07A - Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns - Chap 2 Part 1 18:26

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 07A – Emotions, Shadows, and Sudden Turns – Chap 2 Part 1 In this first half of our vocabulary gateway into Chapter 2: Mysterious Encounters at the Station, we begin exploring the words that set the scene. Together with Antonio, we look at the first two categories you will need to follow the suspense: --> Vocabulary F…

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Mini Episode 07 – The Moment It Happened: Passato Prossimo in Action 11:24

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Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano pian 🎧 Mini Episode 07 – The Moment It Happened: Passato Prossimo in Action In this mini episode, we take a closer look at how the passato prossimo works on its own and alongside the imperfetto. First, we review the building blocks of the tense and practice with …

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Mini Episode 6 – Maybe, If Only, Hopefully… Magari! An Italian Language Journey 13:40

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Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We Learn Italian Step by Step / Impariamo l’italiano piano piano 🎧 Mini Episode 6 – Learn Italian with Magari, Rimbocchiamoci, and Studenti Saggi In this mini episode, we dive into three memorable pieces of Italian. First, the tiny but powerful word magari, which can mean maybe, hopefully, or even if only. Next, we roll …

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Mini Episode 05 – Imperfetto Rebels: Irregular Verbs & Fishy Proverbs 19:20

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Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 05 – Imperfetto Rebels: Irregular Verbs & Fishy Proverbs In this mini episode of Impariamo l’italiano piano piano, we turn to the “celebrities” of the imperfetto: irregular verbs. From essere, always stealing the spotlight, to fare, dire, and bere, we’ll break down their stems and show you how they fit into everyday st…

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Mini Episode 04 – Regular Verbs in the Imperfetto: Conjugations & Clues 17:34

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Send me a text In this mini episode, we shine the spotlight on regular verbs in the imperfetto. Together, we’ll walk through new examples from all three verb groups (-are, -ere, and -ire), practice their conjugations, and see how they flow naturally in everyday sentences. But it’s not just about charts and endings. Antonio also brings along a few p…

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Mini Episode 3 - From Wolves to Formal You in Everyday Italian 21:46

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Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 3 – From Wolves to Formal You in Everyday Italian In this mini episode, we revisit three everyday Italian expressions that popped up in Episode 2 of our story - each one revealing something unique about how Italians communicate. You’ll learn: How Italians wish you good luck with In bocca al lupo! What una bella sfida r…

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Mini Episode 02 – Small Italian Words with Big Reactions 9:51

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Send me a text 🎧Mini Episode 2 – Small Italian Words with Big Reactions: “Come on!”, “What’s wrong?”, “Whatever.” Featuring: Dai, su! – Che c’è? – Va be… What do you say in Italian when someone’s stalling, being dramatic, or just not listening? In this short episode, we’ll unpack three everyday expressions: Dai, su! (Come on!), Che c’è? (What’s wro…

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Mini Episode 01 – Che crudeltà! / What Cruelty! And a Special Interview 11:32

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Send me a text 🎧 Mini Episode 1 – Behind the Voice: Meet Antonio + Learn “Che crudeltà!” In this short and playful mini-episode, Myra shares an update on the podcast, reveals the story behind Antonio (your ever-charming Italian narrator), and breaks down a handy Italian expression: “Che crudeltà!” (What cruelty!). You’ll hear an excerpt from Myra’s…

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Shiza Shahid on Leading with Empathy, Building Impact-Driven Companies, and Sharing Culinary Traditions 34:06

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In this episode of Lifted, Tembi Locke sits down with visionary entrepreneur and changemaker Shiza Shahid – co-founder of the Malala Fund, founding partner of NOW Ventures, and CEO of Our Place – for a conversation that weaves together purpose, innovation, and heart. Shiza reflects on her journey from organizing protests in Pakistan as a teenager t…

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Episode 08 - It Was a Dark and Stormy Verb - Meet the Passato Remoto 39:26

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Send me a text 🎧 Episode 08 – Introduction to Passato Remoto Podcast: We Learn Italian Step by Step | Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Ready for a taste of Italian literary drama? In this episode, we dip our toes into il passato remoto—the stylish past tense often found in books, fairy tales, and formal storytelling. But don’t worry, we’re keeping …

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Cha McCoy on Storytelling Through Wine and Building a Global Table with Local Roots 43:30

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Tembi is joined by sommelier, entrepreneur, and hospitality visionary Cha McCoy for a conversation about community, culture, and the art of crafting a life—and business—on your own terms. From Harlem to Italy and Lisbon and back, Cha shares how she’s building a hyper-local hospitality brand serving flavors from around the globe. Together, she and T…

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Episode 07 - Chapter One Review 36:04

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Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Seven: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. 📌 Episode Summary We’ve reached the end of Chapter 1 of Le Pagine del Passato! In this special recap episode, you’ll hear th…

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Kathleen Griffith on Reinvention, Resilience, and Building Like a Woman 39:23

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Tembi Locke sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, strategist, and bestselling author Kathleen Griffith-- founder of Grayce & Co and author of Build Like a Woman. Known for her business acumen and innovative thinking, Kathleen has worked with Fortune 500 companies and global brands to help women-led businesses grow and thrive. Together, they dive …

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🎤 Interview Episode 02 - Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla 26:06

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Send me a text 🎤 Interview Episode Two – A Conversation with Chiara Brambilla Teaching, Writing & Learning from Mistakes—Piano Piano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this episode, we sit down with Chiara Brambilla, the creator of the blog SOS Italian …

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Alua Arthur on Mortality, Grief, and Reimagining the End of Life 34:49

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In this intimate and illuminating episode of Lifted, Tembi Locke welcomes death doula, attorney, and bestselling author Alua Arthur (Briefly Perfectly Human) for a transformative conversation on embracing the end of life—not as a tragedy, but as a portal to deeper connection, clarity, and purpose. Alua shares her unexpected journey to becoming a de…

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👀 Bonus Episode 06 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla 12:18

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 06 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Dottoressa Chiara Brambilla Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 02 – Preview Version -> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Interview Episode 2

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Amanda Kloots on Grief, Hope, and Rebuilding Life After Loss 49:29

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In this heartfelt episode of Lifted, Tembi Locke is joined by actress, dancer, author, and television host Amanda Kloots for an honest conversation about surviving loss, choosing joy, and redefining what it means to move forward with grief. Amanda opens up about the devastating loss of her husband, Broadway actor Nick Cordero, during the early days…

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🎤 Interview Episode 01 - Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf 32:05

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Send me a text 🎤 Interview Episode One – A Conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Teaching, Learning & Staying Motivated—Piano Piano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this special interview episode, we sit down with Professoressa Daniel…

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Nina Westbrook on Designing a Wellness Practice That Actually Works 45:25

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What does it take to turn discipline into joy and inner clarity into impact? This week on Lifted, host Tembi Locke sits down with therapist, entrepreneur, and mental wellness advocate Nina Westbrook for a powerful conversation about identity, ambition, and the long game of self-trust. Nina, founder of the online wellness platform Bene by Nina, crea…

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👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview – Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf 11:41

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Send me a text 👀 Bonus Episode 05 Preview– Vocabulary for our Interview with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf Vocabulary Boost for Interview Episode 01 – Preview Version Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes: 💛 Like the podcast? Want to say thanks without …

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Pia Baroncini on Italian-American Culture, Authentic Entrepreneurship, and Rooting Life in Connection 33:20

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Tembi Locke is joined by creative force and entrepreneur Pia Baroncini – founder of fashion label LPA, co-founder of Baroncini Import & Co., podcast host, and mother – for a heartfelt conversation about culture, loss, identity, and building a life that holds it all. Pia opens up about how her Italian-American heritage, her early years in New York’s…

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Episode 06 – Reflecting on Ourselves: Reflexive Verbs in Chapter One 35:46

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Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Six: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this episode, we dive into i verbi riflessivi—reflexive verbs that describe actions we do to or for ourselves. You’ll learn…

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Cheryl Strayed on Traveling for Reinvention, Intimacy in Writing, and Listening to Your Wise Inner Sage 43:57

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In our Season 3 premiere, Tembi Locke welcomes bestselling author and literary powerhouse Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things, Dear Sugar) for a heartfelt conversation on the transformative power of travel, writing, and grief. Together, they explore how travel - across landscapes, emotions, and memory - serves as a catalyst for healing and …

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COMING SOON: My Audiobook Memoir... Someday, Now 1:05

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Hi friends, it’s Tembi. I’m so excited to share that my new audiobook memoir, Someday, Now, is coming this fall—September 30th. An immersive, ride-along audio experience, Someday, Now invites you into a turning point in my life—our family’s life—as we reimagined what it means to hold on while also letting go. Set in Sicily, it takes place during th…

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👀 Bonus Episode 04 Preview – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up! 🏋️‍♀️ 9:31

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Send me a text Curious about what’s inside our bonus episodes? In this preview of Bonus Episode 04 – Passato Prossimo: Your Practice Power-Up!, you’ll get a taste of the interactive practice session designed to strengthen your Italian grammar muscles. We’ll review how to form the passato prossimo, warm up with a mix of essere and avere conjugations…

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Episode 05: Secrets Revealed – Passato Prossimo Part 2 34:35

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Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Five: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano – Un impegno quotidiano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this episode, we continue exploring the passato prossimo, focusing on how to recognize when to use it in a story—and how i…

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👀 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Secrets Revealed 9:40

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 03 Preview – Vocabulary for Surprises, Storms & New Directions -> Link to vocabulary flashcards for Chapter 1 Part 4

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Episode 04 - The Moment Everything Changes - Passato Prossimo Part 1 37:44

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Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Four: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this episode, we take our first deep dive into the passato prossimo, the Italian past tense used for completed actions. Wh…

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👀 Bonus Episode 02 Preview – Vocabulary for The Moment Everything Changes 11:16

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Send me a text 🎧 Bonus Episode 02 Preview – Vocabulary for Rainy Days and Heroic Tales 🌧️ A sneak peek at our second bonus episode – Vocabulary Boost for Chapter 1, Part 3 (coming in Episode 4) Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. Before stepping into the ne…

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Episode 03 - Imperfetto in Action - The Imperfetto Part 3 31:49

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Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Three: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this episode, we continue our exploration of l’imperfetto as we follow Mariella’s journey through Florence. Through story…

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Episode 02 - Crafting the Past - The Imperfetto Part 2 28:53

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Send me a text 🎙 Podcast Episode Two: Impariamo l’italiano piano piano - Un impegno quotidiano Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. In this episode, we continue our journey through one of Italian’s most essential past tenses: l’imperfetto. We’ve already expl…

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👀 Bonus Episode 01 Preview – Crafting the Past 11:29

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Send me a text 🎧 Preview – Bonus Episode 01: Vocabulary for Dreamers 🌙 A sneak peek at the bonus episode that prepares you for Episode 2 Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. Before we continue our story, let’s warm up with some essential Italian vocabulary! …

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Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1 23:33

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Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Episode 01 - The Poetry of the Past - The Imperfetto Part 1 Support the show – Get access to premium content including interactive flashcards, vocabulary mini stories, and grammar quizzes. → Link to vocabulary flashcards ← In this episode, we'll begin our e…

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Episode Zero - Welcome to Your Italian Journey (Start here 📍) 30:52

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Send me a text 🎙 Welcome to We learn Italian step by step / Impariamo l’italiano piano piano Benvenuti! If you're looking for an engaging way to improve your Italian—beyond textbooks and rigid grammar drills—you’re in the right place. This podcast blends storytelling with structured grammar practice, helping you learn naturally and step by step—pia…

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We learn Italian step by step - Podcast Trailer: What to Expect 3:07

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Send me a text 🎧 We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano Podcast Trailer Step into a story—and learn Italian piano piano. In this short trailer, meet Myra, your host and fellow language learner, and Antonio Giovanni Maria di Rossi, a very opinionated Italian narrator. Together, they’ll introduce you to a podcast designed fo…

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Episodio 96. Rispondo alle vostre curiosità: sono stanca di YouTube? Cosa farò dopo? E altro! 25:51

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In questo episodio rispondo alle vostre curiosità su di me e sul mio lavoro! Trovi il video su YouTube: https://youtu.be/_0vDtoqQ4vgBy Lucrezia Oddone

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Episodio 95. Niente più paura di parlare in italiano (Parte 2) 17:18

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Ascoltiamo insieme alcuni episodi divertenti condivisi da studenti d'italiano per esorcizzare la paura di parlare italiano!By Lucrezia Oddone

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Episodio 93. I romanzi italiani che ho letto nel 2024 18:55

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I recap all the Italian novels I read in 2024. Let me know what books you read this year. Watch the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/DP6GnxFee4oBy Lucrezia Oddone

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Episodio 94. Le abitudini al ristorante Italia vs USA (con WeilàTom) 18:58

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Italian conversation about the differences in customs and habits at the restaurant in Italy vs the USA. Watch the Youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZoVcnGPGEgBy Lucrezia Oddone

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Jenny Dorsey on The Unifying and Divisive Powers of Food 47:30

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Chef Jenny Dorsey, a professional chef, author, speaker, and recent graduate of Harvard University's Master’s Program in Education. As the co-founder of Studio ATAO, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit think tank, Jenny is at the forefront of defining more equitable standards for the food, beverage, and ho…

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Amelia Rampe on Celebrating the Filipinx Kitchen and The Changing Landscape of Food Writing 36:07

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Join us in a delightful conversation with Amelia Rampe, Senior Editor at Food & Wine, as we uncover the multifaceted world of food and travel. As a food and travel writer, recipe developer, video host, and food stylist, Amelia delves into the intricacies of the Filipinx kitchen and shares how she skillfully brings Filipinx food stories to life. In …

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Yasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us All 34:40

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Yasmin Khan, the British cookbook author and former human rights campaigner. Known for titles like "Zaitoun" and "The Saffron Tales," Yasmin shares her remarkable journey from social justice advocacy to cookbook writing, emphasizing the power of food as a universal connector in highlighting our shared huma…