{"podcast":{"title":"ITALIAN, FOR SURE  |  Conversations with Italians in Italy About Italian Culture","slug":"italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268","podcast_index_feed_id":6853268,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/italian-for-sure","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/italian-for-sure","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/e1/7b/cb/6e/e17bcb6e-6e10-4749-ba85-05cceb60d9fb/46d2e6d841ae58cd9f9e5e638284b731716f6f15f61a9b3aaa166b63f144a1b32380e1e07b9e8d3008c89ccc0ff6c1077a687c3584c3cdd541ae7686fcc1b426.jpeg","author":"Catrin Skaperdas","episode_count":20,"summary":"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. 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Over the past five years, Stefania has been at the forefront of news and current affairs, shaping narratives, breaking news, and bringing world events to audiences through acclaimed programs. Her impressive portfolio includes contributions to The One Show, Panorama, Today Programme, BBC London, and BBC World Service’s Newsday, Africa Daily, and Focus on Africa. 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