Italy Unedited

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! We open with a little banter on generation difference about how to describe the artists we discuss in the episode—differences that create perspective, ragazzi ! The episode is focused on Italian artists and musicians who have been making music for quite awhile, with careers spanning more than 1...

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In our final episode of The Roma Series, with Barbara Saba, we get into the uniqueness of the Roman accent, how Romans create intimacy and show care by creating nicknames for their people, and the ways that other Italians may view Rome and Romans. We get into a discussion that breaks down the e...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In our third episode of our Roma series, Barbara offers some generative and constructive criticism on where she sees some challenges in Italian culture and Italian philosophies, including how Italians treat public spaces. Our conversation is threaded together with fun and spicy little patches of banter back and forth about Rome and Milan,...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This week on the show, we are going into colorful phrases of the Italian language. These are the ones you will definitely never hear in a classroom setting, but will certainly hear when speaking to Italian native speakers. We give you some oft-used and well-loved ways of expressing all kinds of emotion, but especially surprise and frustrat...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In our second episode of the Rome Series with Barbara Saba, we get into the beloved topic of food, authentic restaurants, and dining culture you don’t want to miss while in the Eternal City. She guides us on how to make the best choices for the most satisfying meals before we dive into a vulnerable and honest conversation about the cultura...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This week on the show, we are welcoming Barbara Saba, a native Roman now living in LA. Barbara is an actress, artist and teacher. She brings her authentic Roman candor to the show and to our Rome series that will air over the following weeks. In this pilot episode, Barbara brings us closer to her Rome; the identities, realities and layers...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We are getting into music that has come into the Italian music scene within the last 10-15 years. We have some great suggestions of fresh Italian artists that are as great for learning and immersing in the Italian language as they are for eliciting emotion and connecting to feelings, even if you don’t understand the meaning of (all) the wo...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of Italy Unedited, we are giving you some key words and phrases that are going to bring your Italian into native territory. Why? Because there comes a point in a language learning journey where immersion in conversation will leave you lost without the native flavors and particles that people actually use! Flavors like “ un...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. If you want to invest in bringing back an authentic piece of Italy when your travels are over, skip the trinkets! We have the perfect suggestions for you! Our list is creative, surprising, and fun. At times, practical, at others whimsical! Either way, you will definitely feel inspired by all of the great things you will want to look around...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. If you want the sapori d’Italia —the unforgettable flavors of Italy to follow you home, we are with you! We will take you through our best ideas of wonderful edible Italian products that you safely pack and bring back with you! Chocolates, cheeses, coffees...along with a few surprises that are a must for replicating Italian recipes in your...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. All of the unspoken, but super important “rules” about food in Italy! Why don’t we put cheese on fish? What about bread with olive oil? Is Italian breakfast only sweet? Can I have ice in my drinks? Don’t worry, we will explain it all so you can avoid classic faux pas and general confusion. By the end of the episode, you will know how to be...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We feature our very first voice from Italy this week where we welcome Francesca Magnoli to Italy Unedited! Francesca is a dear friend and someone who is full of knowledge when it comes to the Italian seaside. She lives in a coastal town in Lazio, and has grown up with the sea as a constant companion. From her unique and knowledgable perspe...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. A must-listen for anyone dreaming of a trip to Italy, planning one, or already has something booked! In this episode, we will share our inside knowledge on touring the Bel Paese (an euphemism for Italy you will hear a lot!) during the summer months, including everything you need to know (and try!) while you are there! With over 40 years of...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Here on Italy Unedited Podcast, our travel ethos includes the belief that anyone can learn the basics. So, this week, we are bringing you some very useful, relatively simple basic Italian words and phrases to help your time in Italy go a little more smoothly, and to support you in giving off a nicer impression— una bella figura— as a touri...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. We’ve all heard it, and we may even think we know what it means! But this episode is all above diving deep into the heart of the phrase, what it actually means for Italian daily life and culture, and—bonus—how you can live la dolce vita authentically, no matter where you are. Our chat gets into: Origins and Stereotypes of this phrase Why t...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Ciao Bella is an iconic phrase that almost everybody knows...but where did it come from and how did it get such a renowned status? Our first episode takes you into the origins of some of the most oft-used Italian words, how to greet politely (or create intimacy when appropriate!) and the cultural know-how of saying ‘hello’ that is stereoty...

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Italian fashion and flair for style is world famous. But in this episode, we get close to home and discuss the reality of where to find unique, one-of-a-kind, and even Made in Italy products that are worth investing in. We chat about how shopping where you are can turn into a meaningful investment in the Italian people and their craft, as...

When you think of Italy, what comes to your mind most readily? Pasta, pizza, espresso, amore? We are Kristi and Lorena, an American born with an Italian spirit, and a native Italian who want to take you deeper into the language, closer to the culture, and further away from the versions of Italy that have been packaged for export. Join us every Monday for a new episode about this beautiful, complex...