Alessia Puzzo

Voices of Italy - Beyond la Dolce Vita

Society EN ↓ 28 episodes

Forget gondolas and endless pasta shots. Voices of Italy is the podcast that peeks behind the postcard and dives into what being Italian really means today. Hosted by Alessia, a Sicilian millennial with a soft spot for serious questions, each episode explores culture, identity, and modern life in Italy, beyond the clichés. Whether you're an Italian living abroad, a curious expat, or just a courious mind, this show is for you. Because yes, some of us do love our moms, but no, we’re not all wearing Gucci and we don't all care about the pineapple on your pizza.

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Alessia Puzzo

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Ep.3 | Loud, Proud and Marketable: When Being Italian is On-Brand 10.02.2025 32:46

In this episode of Voices of Italy , we dive straight into the heart of this podcast’s theme: how Italian stereotypes—often seen as over-the-top, goofy, and exaggerated—have been embraced, marketed, and even weaponized by modern Italian figures for global recognition. From the passionate, food-obsessed chef to the charming, flirtatious gentleman, Italian clichés have been repackaged into a nationa...

Ep.2 | Some of your favorite food is Italian, but you might not know it. 02.02.2025 19:10

So, you think you know Italian food? Let’s put that to the test. In this second episode of Voices of Italy , I'll be your Virgilio guiding into the world if famous brands and products you probably didn’t realize are Italian . I'm talking aboutmass production food, from your favorite snaks to drinks that we don't exactly associate to high level cousine. If you’re into food, culture, and Italy, you’...

Ep.1 | Who Deserves to Be Italian? 26.01.2025 24:10

What does it mean to be Italian today? Is it just about ancestry, or should it be about culture, values, and identity? In this first episode of Voices of Italy , we’re diving into one of Italy’s most controversial and complex topics: citizenship. We’ll explore what it really takes to deserve the label "Italian." Why is Italian citizenship such a hot topic? And how does this clash with the diverse...