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Benvenuti Italian Life! We are native Italians, people who lived in Italia and others who "simplice adore la bella vita." We will give you all the best and latest information on all things Italia. Join Andrew, Riccardo and Christina for news of the week, travel tips, phrase of the week and more. Follow along to learn everything you need to know about beautiful Italy! Get your guide to help you plan your dream Italy vacation, in less than one minute, here: https://italianlife.co/ Checkout our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdRxcAaQ Follow us on Instagram @Italianlife.co

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Napoli Napoli: The real center

2026/10/06

Italian Life's tour host Barbara joins the team to talk from the heart about her home town, Naples. You've never been to Napoli, until you've been to Napoli Napoli... the bustling and busy core of the center of the city. We'll share where to go, what to see and of course, the best ways to get out to the nearby islands. Wanna go? Why not?!

A la tavola non si invecchia: Our family meal

2026/09/29

What better way to kick off a new season is a lively Italian Life family meal? Chef Giuseppe hosts at his family Mulino, home of The Olive Press Kitchen: https://www.theolivepresskitchen.com/ Giuseppe, Iole and Andrew are joined by Barbara, her son and Chris (Season 4: Sh*taly! episode) to debate steaks, fat, dessert, and what's it really like in Italy. Join the fun. Yes, we still have News of the Day. You won't believe this one: A fraud "ancient" ruin gets busted. And not just one word of the day, but two. We're back! Join us and spread the word.

Season 5 Channel Trailer: Why Not?

2026/09/26

We're back and with so much more to talk about! Barbara, the heart of Italian Life, joins the show with her locally famous phase "why not?" Tuesday, the season rolls out. Subscribe now: Episode 1: A tavola non si invecchia: Our family meal Episode 2: Napoli, Napoli! Episode 3: Gin Battles: Who wins the drinker or the scientist? Episode 4: Genova. A truly 'undiscovered' gem. Episode 5: Want to live forever? Sure, if the wine is good! And so much more... Have you discovered how to Unlock Tuscany, for free? Why not? visit unlocktuscany.com

Season Finale: Unlock Tuscany by not doing what we've done!

2026/06/30

Even travel experts make mistakes. In fact, travel experts always make mistakes! But few actually tell you what they are. Not us! We are laying it all out there for you to learn from. Seasoned traveler Julie Brown joins Riccardo and Andrew for our season finale. If you're coming to Italy soon, you need to listen to this (and enjoy the laughs). Visit UnlockTuscany.com for our free guide. So much more including noctourism (huh??) and news of the day. Listen in!

Flee the Heat: Veneto and More

2026/06/02

Our guest Ariana joins the Italian Life team with insider tips for our upcoming August "Flee the Heat" trip. We dive deep into Bassano del Grappa's unique history and traditions. Is Treviso worth seeing? You don't have to say Valdobbiadene to want to go and drink the famous prosecco. News of the day: What's this fuel shortage all about anyway? The Word of the Day is appropriate: Basta. Join us!

Tuscan Food Tradtions with Chef Aurelio

2026/05/08

Sometimes a single dinner can change everything! In this episode the Italian Life team greets Chef Aurelio Barattini to talk about the distinctions of Tuscan cooking and the traditions of a family restaurant, four generations in the making, Antico Locanda di Sesto! News of the day celebrates Andrew's favorite, The 80th birthday of the Vespa and guess. what? Smart Working doesn't mean what you think in Italian-- Iole's word of the day will set you straight.

Connect to Italian Roots: A Gangster, A Cookie and More

2026/04/28

Italian Life guest Joe Hamrahi visits the podcast to discuss that pull that so many Italo-Americans feel, to come to Italy and reconnect with their roots. Joe's ties to Sicily include a great grandfather, an actual Corleone Family loyalist, who's gangland murder on the streets of New York made the New York Post. We have a Napoli Bank Robbery on News of the Day and much more.

Hidden Tuscany: Escape to Val di Chiana

2026/04/07

Italian Life goes to the Eastern edge of Tuscany with special guests Sonia and Tom, owners of Casale Della Luci, a restored Tuscan farm house in the medieval town of Lucignano, known as the "Pearl of Val di Chiana. Learn all about this amazing region, with nearby gems like Arezzo, Cortona and Montepulciano and more. News of the day takes a serious look at the controversial new Italian Citizenship laws exploring the different sides of the issue. Listen in and learn, be inspired and plan your trip to discover the undiscovered.

The Ultimate Local Guide to Puglia

2026/03/31

Italian Life heads south with our guest Claudia who grew up in Puglia as our guide. We dive into the famous places you may know—Alberobello, Matera and Polignano a Mare, but take you so much further and tell you how to enjoy it like a local. Andrew takes the challenge to test his one day walking tour of Bari. See how he does! News of the day and so much more.

Siena: Intentionally 'undiscovered' Tuscany

2026/03/26

Special guest Russell Thomas, a 20+year resident of Siena joins Italian Life for a deep dive into how to discover one of Tuscany's most interesting, beautiful cities. Beyond the famous Palio in the summer, the city continues to defend its old-style charm and ancient traditions while being a vibrant place for locals and tourists to easily mix. We follow up an earlier News of the Day on the controversial painting using the face of Giorgia Meloni, and Iole protests Is it Real or AI? Don't miss this!

Is Florence Still the Crown Jewel of Tuscany?

2026/03/17

Special guest Eric Veroliemeulen, curator of This Time Tomorrow in Florence joins the Italian Life crew to dive into all things Florence, where strong opinions drive the public conversation. Love it? Hate it? There seems to be little in between, yet it remains one of the most popular destinations in all of Italy. We dive into the issues, explore solutions for your visit and give the insider's perspective on all things Firenze, the epicenter of The Renaissance. Riccardo struggles with Is It Real or AI?, news of the day on tourism trends and much more.

Jaw Dropping Hikes in Tuscany

2026/03/02

Special guest Manuel Maiese joins the Italian Life team talking about the wonders of seeing Tuscany to the Ligurian Sea from the mountains above. Maneul, of Wild Trails, is hosting our Jaw Dropping Hikes week April 24-30 including the amazingly fun, local, walking celebration of Marce della Villa! News of the day about efforts to stop overtourism, Is it Real or Ai, and so much more.

February's a Party at Carnevale!

2026/02/21

With our hub so close to Viareggio, home to one of the best Carnevale festivals in all of Italy, we danced and dodged our way through the festivities to give you the pros and cons and the insider tips on how to make this amazing festival, a bucket list item that you won't miss next year. And the funniest Is it Real or AI ever? You be the judge! Listen in.

Is Italy Breaking Up With You?

2026/02/04

Riccardo and Andrew welcome Simone, co-owner of Bella Touring Tuscany to dive into the myths and realities of over-tourism and whether Americans are less welcome in Italy than before. We help you navigate and give great ideas for how to plan your next vacation. Word of the day, News of the day and Simone takes her first shot at "Is It Real or AI?" Listen in!

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Tourist Make

2026/01/28

Well we don't get to all five of them, but lively conversation here about how to plan (and not plan) you're next Italian adventure. Check out our free guide to unlock Tuscany and avoid all five of these mistakes here: https://unlocktuscany.com/ Iole and Andrew banter about the best small airports, what's real and what's AI and of course, the word of the day! Listen in.

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