Rita Cipalla is a journalist whose work has appeared in many prestigious publications. Looking for a city with a vibrant cultural vibe, she moved to Seattle from Washington DC in the 1990’s and launched her business, Cipalla Communications. Wor

15. Moving to a Small Village in Sardegna—a Dramatic Lifestyle Change with Paola Messana

Jan 29th, 2021 30m 18s

Paola Messana was a successful international journalist living in many of the world's largest cities. When she retired, she found her way to a small village in Sardegna where she bought and renovated a house into a B&B. She then purchased a s

14. Cinema Italian Style presented by the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) with Beth Barrett

Dec 6th, 2020 26m 43s

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) presents Cinema Italian Style every year at this time. This year, because of the pandemic, the festival will be virtual which has brought a whole new set of production challenges for SIFF. During t

13. The Evolution of Podere il Casale, an Incredible Organic Farm & Restaurant in Tuscany with Sandra Schmidig

Nov 9th, 2020 36m 29s

When Sandra Schmidig and her husband, Ulisse, left Switzerland to search for a warm place to produce organic food, they were told to look in the Val d'Orcia area of Tuscany. In this picturesque area they found a farmer ready to retire who had

12. An Italian-American and His Musical Career from Opera to Rock n' Roll, featuring Tony La Stella

Oct 28th, 2020 31m 10s

Tony La Stella is a classically trained singer and accomplished musician and entertainer. He is also one of the hosts of the Northwest Italian Radio Show, bringing entertaining and informative Italian topics to their listeners. Tony tells us a

11. A Passion for the Traditional Hand Weaving of Umbria with Marta Cucchia

Oct 8th, 2020 26m 20s

Marta Cucchia fell in love with the traditional techniques of Umbrian hand weaving and has continued to carry on this historic craft, which three generations of women in her family before her have kept alive. Her great grandmother, Giuditta Bro

10. The Village of Cuglieri, Sardegna, Featuring Megan Hastings & Adam Cone

Oct 3rd, 2020 40m 4s

The Podcast host, Andrea Aldrich tells about a special town in Sardegna, Italy. She was introduced to this village by her two guests, Megan Hastings and Adam Cone, who took a leap of faith several years ago and bought a little stone house in th

9. Vicenza, the Veneto Region and Her Life in Italy with Marzia Caputo

Sep 16th, 2020 39m 18s

Marzia Caputo grew up in the Veneto town of Vicenza. Her mother and father met in Vicenza when her mother left Calabria to begin a business in a less Mafia dominated region. Marzia describes her favorite sites in her town and the surrounding re

8. Exploring the Wines of Italy with Chris Zimmerman

Aug 27th, 2020 40m 56s

Chris Zimmerman is well known for his knowledge of Italian wines. In this episode he shares the stories and experiences he gained traversing the Italian peninsula representing wines from many regions of Italy. From Piedmont to Puglia, Friuli to

7. An Agriturismo in the Val d'Orcia with Giuseppe Muziarelli

Aug 13th, 2020 32m 11s

Giuseppe Muziarelli tells us about the history of his hometown, Contignano, located in the iconic area of Tuscany, known as the Val d'Orcia. His family has farmed this land for several generations and he and his wife Paola have converted unused

6. Venice, An Insider's View with Caterina Nardin

Aug 5th, 2020 38m 31s

Caterina Nardin was born in England but moved back to Venice with her parents because her father missed his hometown. Caterina describes the challenges facing this city built of islands and accessible only by water. From its apex as a maritime

5. Women of Sicily: Lives and Legends with Jacqueline Alio

Jul 29th, 2020 46m 38s

Jacqueline Alio, historian, author and guide, returns for a second episode to tell the fascinating and often tragic stories of the women who have influenced the history, myth and religion of Sicily. From the myths of Persephone and Aphrodite, t

4. Sicily, A Personal and Historical Perspective with Jacqueline Alio

Jul 24th, 2020 37m 11s

Jacqueline Alio, a historian and author, returned to Sicily with her family in the 1980's and found the city of Palermo under the impact of Mafia power. In subsequent years the people protested tirelessly for government intervention and help. T

3. Returning Home to Abruzzo in a Pandemic with Sam Ciapanna

Jul 15th, 2020 33m 1s

Sam Ciapanna is an American with dual citizenship who has recently purchased a home in the region of Abruzzo. He describes the challenges of traveling to Italy during the covid-19 crisis. We learn of the love he has for the hill town of Colonne

2. Montepulciano is in Her Heart with Francesca Raspanti

Jul 8th, 2020 28m 2s

Episode 2. Francesca Raspanti is an Italian guide with a full range of credentials to offer her groups, most importantly, a passion for the land where she lives and the town in which she was born. Francesca joins me from Montepulciano, Italy an

1. A Quest for Her Cultural Heritage in Trentino with Mary Beth Moser

Jul 3rd, 2020 34m 15s

Author and lecturer, Mary Beth Moser, Ph.D., describes her journey of discovery as she searched for her cultural heritage in the extraordinary Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Sud Tirol. Among the many topics that she discusses are the reg

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