ITALIAN, FOR SURE | The Podcast About Italian Culture | Conversations with Italians in Italy
Catrin Skaperdas
25 episodes
6 months ago
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 mid-may*
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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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 mid-may*
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.)
ITALIAN, FOR SURE | The Podcast About Italian Culture | Conversations with Italians in Italy
9 minutes
6 months ago
Clip "Community in Venice, Italy" from Episode 9
This clip is from Episode 9: "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"
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In the full episode, Federico Blumer reveals a lot of uncommonly told insights about "Venezia," as it's known in Italy, by sharing insider information, local stories, and uncommon facts.
Find the full episode on ITALIAN, FOR SURE to 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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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.
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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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ITALIAN, FOR SURE | The Podcast About Italian Culture | Conversations with Italians in Italy
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 mid-may*
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.)
