# ITALIAN, FOR SURE | Conversations with Italians in Italy About Italian Culture Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268.md RSS feed: https://rss.art19.com/italian-for-sure Official site: https://art19.com/shows/italian-for-sure Author: Catrin Skaperdas Episodes: 20 ## Resource 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. 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. * Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com * ITALIAN, FOR SURE 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 every other Wednesday at 6:00am CEST 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 .) ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268.md ## Episodes - [Cultural Confessions of an Italian - Middle Names, Religion, Dating and Sex, Fashion, Egg Freezing and Surrogacy in Italy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/cultural-confessions-of-an-italian-middle-names-religion-dating-and-sex-fashion-egg-freezing-and-surrogacy-in-italy) — 2026-06-03T04:00:00+00:00 - [Buying Property in Italy - 1 Euro Homes, Mortgages from Italian Banks, First-Time Buyer Perks, and the One Costly Mistake to Avoid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/buying-property-in-italy-1-euro-homes-mortgages-from-italian-banks-first-time-buyer-perks-and-the-one-costly-mistake-to-avoid) — 2026-05-20T04:00:00+00:00 - [The Italian Podcast Market - Co-founder of the Largest Italian Podcast Media Company Offers Insights into the Podcasting Industry in Italy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/the-italian-podcast-market-co-founder-of-the-largest-italian-podcast-media-company-offers-insights-into-the-podcasting-industry-in-italy) — 2026-05-06T04:00:00+00:00 - [Living in Italy vs the U.S. - Culture Shocks Between an American and an Italian, Including Cost of Living, Drivers License Exams, Breakups, Health Care, and the Drinking Age](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/living-in-italy-vs-the-u-s-culture-shocks-between-an-american-and-an-italian-including-cost-of-living-drivers-license-exams-breakups-health-care-and-the-drinking-age) — 2026-04-22T04:00:00+00:00 - [Italian Fashion as it Relates to Italian Culture - Made in Italy, Luxury vs Fast Fashion, and How Italians Dress Described by CEO of Stefano Ricci in Florence, Italy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/italian-fashion-as-it-relates-to-italian-culture-made-in-italy-luxury-vs-fast-fashion-and-how-italians-dress-described-by-ceo-of-stefano-ricci-in-florence-italy) — 2024-11-13T11:00:00+00:00 - [Weddings in Italy - Italian Wedding Traditions, Food, Superstitions, Gifts, Attire, Party Favors, Stories, and More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/weddings-in-italy-italian-wedding-traditions-food-superstitions-gifts-attire-party-favors-stories-and-more) — 2024-10-30T11:10:00+00:00 - [Workout Culture in Italy - Head of Curriculum at Barry's Milan Offers Insights into the Italian Fitness Scene](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/workout-culture-in-italy-head-of-curriculum-at-barry-s-milan-offers-insights-into-the-italian-fitness-scene) — 2024-10-16T10:30:00+00:00 - [Becoming an Adult in Italy - What Age are Italians Considered Adults? How Hard is the Driving Test? Is Getting a Job at 18 Easy? Freelancer or Employer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/becoming-an-adult-in-italy-what-age-are-italians-considered-adults-how-hard-is-the-driving-test-is-getting-a-job-at-18-easy-freelancer-or-employer) — 2024-10-02T10:50:00+00:00 - [An Italian Living in the U.S. - Comparing Cultural Differences Between Italy and America, like College Graduation Ceremonies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/an-italian-living-in-the-u-s-comparing-cultural-differences-between-italy-and-america-like-college-graduation-ceremonies) — 2024-09-18T14:05:00+00:00 - [Mental Health and Sex Therapy in Italy - What's the Stigma, How to Get Help, What Care is Available, and How to Become a Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/mental-health-and-sex-therapy-in-italy-what-s-the-stigma-how-to-get-help-what-care-is-available-and-how-to-become-a-clinical-psychologist-and-sex-therapist) — 2024-09-04T10:10:00+00:00 - [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/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) — 2024-08-21T10:00:00+00:00 - [Growing Up Black in Italy - Stefania Okereke's Journey from Childhood in Cremona to Producing a Show with Amazon Prime that Taught her the Italian Food Fun Facts she Shares](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/growing-up-black-in-italy-stefania-okereke-s-journey-from-childhood-in-cremona-to-producing-a-show-with-amazon-prime-that-taught-her-the-italian-food-fun-facts-she-shares) — 2024-08-08T12:40:00+00:00 - [Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/tips-for-learning-italian-make-friends-and-find-a-job-in-italy-avoid-apartment-hunting-nightmares-and-embrace-the-italian-culture) — 2024-07-24T11:00:00+00:00 - [The Truth Behind Italy's Food Culture - What You Might Not Know About Italian Food and Secrets of the Meat Industry Revealed by the Director of Food For Profit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/the-truth-behind-italy-s-food-culture-what-you-might-not-know-about-italian-food-and-secrets-of-the-meat-industry-revealed-by-the-director-of-food-for-profit) — 2024-07-10T11:50:00+00:00 - [Work-Life Balance in Italy - Spotify Executive Discusses Office Culture in Italy vs America and Motherhood in Italy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/work-life-balance-in-italy-spotify-executive-discusses-office-culture-in-italy-vs-america-and-motherhood-in-italy) — 2024-06-26T11:40:00+00:00 - [All About Chocolate and Gelato in Italy - Sweet Tips for Finding Great Gelato in Italy and Unveiling Italian Chocolate Recipes with Mr. Venchi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/all-about-chocolate-and-gelato-in-italy-sweet-tips-for-finding-great-gelato-in-italy-and-unveiling-italian-chocolate-recipes-with-mr-venchi) — 2024-06-12T12:22:00+00:00 - [Buon Appetito - Italian Restaurant Details Including Etiquette, Menus (Km0), Bread, Waiters, Paying, and Tipping](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/buon-appetito-italian-restaurant-details-including-etiquette-menus-km0-bread-waiters-paying-and-tipping) — 2024-05-29T10:40:00+00:00 - [Experience an Italian Spa - Wellness and Self-Care in Italy Explained by Cofounder of QC Spa of Wonders (Formerly QC Terme)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/experience-an-italian-spa-wellness-and-self-care-in-italy-explained-by-cofounder-of-qc-spa-of-wonders-formerly-qc-terme) — 2024-05-15T10:00:00+00:00 - [Mamma Mia - Decode Italian Hand Gestures, Accents and Onomatopoeias with Polyglot Artist Maddalena Mazzaferri from Rome, Italy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/mamma-mia-decode-italian-hand-gestures-accents-and-onomatopoeias-with-polyglot-artist-maddalena-mazzaferri-from-rome-italy) — 2024-05-01T08:00:00+00:00 - [Trailer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268/trailer) — 2024-04-22T09:32:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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