Italy Inside Out
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Travel deep into the heart of Italy to see this fascinating country through the lens of those who know it well. Listen to lively discussions, informative interviews, travel tales and other tasty tidbits from the mainland and islands of Italia. Learn about Italy's lesser known places, events and experiences with host, Andrea Aldrich, an Italian travel specialist and tour guide for Travel in Italia.
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16. Finding Her Ancestral Heritage in Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily with Rita Cipalla
February 15, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBRita 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. Working primarily with nonprofits, she uses simple, clear language and storytelling techniques to communicate her client’s message. Rita continues her work as a freelance journalist and contributes feature stories to various publications, including L'Ita...
15. Moving to a Small Village in Sardegna—a Dramatic Lifestyle Change with Paola Messana
January 29, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBPaola 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 small farm outside of the town with olive and fruit trees and a view over the Mediterranean Sea. She has discovered a sense of peacefulness and serenity caring for her farm and recommends such a life to others. Paola has Russian and Italian heritage an...
14. Cinema Italian Style presented by the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) with Beth Barrett
December 06, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThe 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 the festival, new films are shown by established film makers and the debut of new film makers. This engaging interview with Beth Barrett, Artistic Director for SIFF, discloses the history of the organization and the changes made throughout its 47 year e...
13. The Evolution of Podere il Casale, an Incredible Organic Farm & Restaurant in Tuscany with Sandra Schmidig
November 09, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWhen 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 200 acres to sell at a price they could afford. With his mentoring and their hard work, the farm grew from one chicken and one sheep into an amazing agricultural endeavor that includes a restaurant, olive groves, vineyards, many farm animals and fields...
12. An Italian-American and His Musical Career from Opera to Rock n' Roll, featuring Tony La Stella
October 28, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTony 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 about his musical career from musical theatre and opera to his current stage performances with his band. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a special musical treat! The Northwest Italian Radio Show, www.WCIR.biz Tony's contact informatio...
12. An Italian-American and His Musical Career from Opera to Rock n' Roll, featuring Tony La Stella
October 28, 2020 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTony 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 about his musical career from musical theatre and opera to his current stage performances with his band. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for a special musical treat! The Northwest Italian Radio Show, www.WCIR.biz Tony's contact informatio...
11. A Passion for the Traditional Hand Weaving of Umbria with Marta Cucchia
October 08, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBMarta 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 Brozzetti, started the studio in 1921 in Perugia and now, under Marta's care, it is one of the last in Umbria to practice and promote this age-old craft. Marta describes her techniques, the motifs and types of looms she uses and the 13th century church in...
10. The Village of Cuglieri, Sardegna, Featuring Megan Hastings & Adam Cone
October 03, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThe 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 the town of Cuglieri without seeing it in person first. They describe the unconventional way they found the house. The three of them share stories and insights about the town, its citizens, the beauty of the location and its unique characteristics. Sna...
9. Vicenza, the Veneto Region and Her Life in Italy with Marzia Caputo
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBMarzia 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 region and shares stories of growing up in Vicenza, meeting an American who became her husband and her transition to life in the USA. The antique poem Marzia recited: Veneziani gran signori Padovani gran dottori Veronesi tutti matti Vicentini magna gat...
8. Exploring the Wines of Italy with Chris Zimmerman
August 27, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBChris 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 Sardegna and all regions between, Chris knows the grapes grown and the wines produced. We also learn of the history of wine production in Italy and an explanation of the Italian classification system for Italian wines. Chris's email: chris@scarpettaw...
7. An Agriturismo in the Val d'Orcia with Giuseppe Muziarelli
August 13, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBGiuseppe 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 farmhouses into lodging in order to turn the property into the lovely agriturismo, La Montalla. Giuseppe traces the history of his town to the middle ages as a stop on the pilgrim's route to Rome and the Holy Lands. He describes the crops grown on his...
6. Venice, An Insider's View with Caterina Nardin
August 05, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBCaterina 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 and commercial power in the middle ages to the present day, this place has drawn the rich and famous and the creative and adventurous. Because Venice is so beautiful and unique, it draws flocks of visitors, creating problems of sustainable tourism. Thi...
5. Women of Sicily: Lives and Legends with Jacqueline Alio
July 29, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBJacqueline 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, the saints of Agatha and Lucy, the queens of the middle ages and the rebels and heroines of more current history, we hear their stories and learn of the impact they had on the people of Sicily. Jacqueline's website: http://www.palermoguide.net/ Link t...
4. Sicily, A Personal and Historical Perspective with Jacqueline Alio
July 24, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBJacqueline 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. The city is now a safe and beautiful place again in which to live and to visit. Jacqueline also describes the periods during the rule of the Arabs and then the Normans in the middle ages and their lasting influences on government, culture and cuisine. Y...
3. Returning Home to Abruzzo in a Pandemic with Sam Ciapanna
July 15, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBSam 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 Colonnella where his grandfather was once a beloved tailor and referred to the town as Bella Colonnella. Sam shares with the listeners many of the fascinating places to see in this less traveled region of Italy, including the platforms over the sea, trabucchi...
2. Montepulciano is in Her Heart with Francesca Raspanti
July 08, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBEpisode 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 and discusses many subjects, including how her family, community and country have dealt with the covid-19 crisis, the stringent courses and testing required to become a licensed Italian tourist guide and some of the differences between Italian and non-It...
1. A Quest for Her Cultural Heritage in Trentino with Mary Beth Moser
July 03, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBAuthor 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 region’s unique history, the languages known as dialects, the traditional foods and wine, the stories of the family connections she made, the Trentino immigrants in America and how she has been able to continue her affiliation with other Trentini in the U...
A Quest for Her Cultural Heritage in Trentino with Mary Beth Moser
July 03, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBAuthor 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 region’s unique history, the languages known as dialects, the traditional foods and wine, the stories of the family connections she made, the Trentino immigrants in America and how she has been able to continue her affiliation with other Trentini in the U...