{"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. (ITALIAN, FOR SURE is created and hosted by Catrin Skaperdas .)","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268"},"episode":{"title":"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","slug":"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","published_at":"2024-08-21T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"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","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-for-sure-conversations-with-italians-in-italy-about-italian-culture-6853268","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/59afce78-71fe-4e28-8402-765559554254.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/59afce78-71fe-4e28-8402-765559554254.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Visitors of Venice (past, current, and future) will gain a lot of uncommonly told info about \"Venezia,\" as it's known in Italy, in this episode. * Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy!  https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com  * \"Attenzione pickpocket!\" Whether you want to know more about that viral TikTok sound, the truth about \"La Dolce Vita,\" or if Italians really use gondola's to get around, Federico Blumer has the insider information, local stories, and uncommon facts about Venice to share. Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Federico as they laugh and chat their way through fun facts about Venice to bring you an entertaining and educational episode about Italian culture inclusive of: Pickpocketing and how to avoid it Tourism in Venice, Italy: Do they want it? Do they need it? The truth about \"La Dolce Vita\" A typical day for someone who lives in Venice How Federico feels about living in a place with no cars If locals really use gondolas in Venice What happens when you have a disagreement with someone in Venice The origin story of \"Spritz\" Why you shouldn't get a pizza in Venice How \"carbonara\" originated The anti-pasta movement A fascinating story of a guy who single handedly saved the day for Venice Advice for when people come to Venice The origin story of \"Ciao\" -- Federico Blumer, Venetian by adoption, born in Milan in 1986, is a cultural influencer and uses his social channels called \"Il Viaggio di Scoperta\" (The Journey of Discovery) to share fun and important facts about the city of Venice, Italy. To check out Il Viaggio di Scoperta on Instagram, click here https://www.instagram.com/ilviaggiodiscoperta/ This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube . 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