Eye on Italy Podcast
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Podcast Description
Hosts Sara Rosso (sararosso.com), Michelle Fabio (bleedingespresso.com), and Jessica Spiegel (italylogue.com) discuss the week's news from in and around Italy, touch on Italian cultural questions, highlight useful or fun words in the Italian language, and share travel tips and tricks for anyone with an eye on a trip to Italy.
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Episode 57: “Extra Virginity: the Sublime & Scandalous World of Olive Oil” with Tom Mueller | Hosts Sara and Jessica talk about flooding in Italy, Berlusconi’s resignation and what’s next for the Italian government. Then we speak with special guest Tom Mueller about his upcoming book on the “sublime and scandalous world of [...] | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 56: The Genius of a Place with Sarah Marder | Hosts Sara and Jessica discuss the weekend riots in Rome, and George Clooney finally opens up about his evening with Silvio Berlusconi. Then we speak to filmmaker Sarah Marder about her documentary “The Genius of a Place” about the town [...] | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 55: The History of Rome with Mike Duncan | Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about the Italian economy being downgraded, Wikipedia Italia’s blackout, & an award-winning Italian chef working for McDonald’s. Then we speak with special guest Mike Duncan, the host of the H[...] | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 54: Cucina Povera with Pamela Sheldon Johns | Hosts Sara and Michelle update you on the Amanda Knox trial, Berlusconi, earthquake prosecutions and speak with author Pamela Sheldon Johns about her new cookbook Cucina Povera and the influence of post-war Tuscany on its cuisine. Eye on Italy News [...] | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 53: Cinque Terre & Liguria Tips with Megan McCaffrey-Guerrera | Hosts Sara & Jessica are back with a couple announcements, news of Berlusconi’s true feelings about Italy, an Italian town declaring independence, & a drop in the number of weddings in the country. Then we speak with special guest Mega[...] | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 52: Tuscan Sun Festival with Alberto Alfonso and Edward Mayes | Hosts Sara, Jessica, and Michelle discuss the Pope’s first tweet, pot on Italian balconies, another round in the Naples trash crisis, & an Italian company making the news for firing only women. Then we talk with artist Alberto Alfonso and [...] | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 51: Judaism in Italy with Rabbi Barbara Aiello | In this episode, hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about the Louvre not loaning out the Mona Lisa, a new hotel tax soon to be implemented in Florence & Venice, and new spots in Italy added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Then [...] | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 50: Bella Basilicata with Valerie Fortney Schneider | This week, hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle have updates about the Jersey Shore in Florence and the garbage crisis in Naples, and then we speak to American expat Valerie Fortney Schneider about the Basilicata region. Eye on Italy News Stories[...] | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 49: Roaming Roman Neighborhoods with Shelley Ruelle | Hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle talk about the recent referendum vote in Italy and the return of the famous Cinquecento to the USA. Then we speak with American expat in Rome Shelley Ruelle about the neighborhoods of Rome. Eye on Italy News Sto[...] | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 48: Calabria Culinary Tour with Cherrye Moore | On this episode, hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about how thin Italian women are, caves in Basilicata transformed into luxury hotels, & Berlusconi’s continued party mode. Then we speak to Cherrye Moore to hear some Calabria su[...] | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47: Talking Sainthood with Justin Catanoso | In this episode, hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about recent events in Naples, Jersey Shore antics in Florence, and the start of the Venice Biennale. Then we speak to Justin Catanoso about his cousin the saint. Eye on Italy News Stori[...] | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46: The Evolution of Tourism in Italy, with Steve Perillo | On this week’s show, hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about the hunt for the true Mona Lisa, a statue of Pope John Paul II that the Vatican doesn’t like, & Venice’s flood control project. Then we speak to Italy travel e[...] | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45: Italy Q&A Part 3 | Hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle answer your questions about traveling with children, and crafting the perfect itinerary, traveling in Italy with photography equipment, scenic train rides, culinary schools in Rome, and people watching. Italy Q[...] | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44: Tuscan Food with James Martin | On this week’s episode, hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about an IKEA ad in Italy causing outrage, Italian police pocketing coins from the Trevi Fountain, more ancient artifacts discovered in Italy, & a sad update from the Giro[...] | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 43: The Italian Culture in Italian Soccer, with Paul Visca & Max Patrick | Show Summary: This week, hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle talk about holy beer, Facebook being used to catch tax cheats, and a street kid from Ghana playing professional soccer in Italy. Then we speak to Italian soccer commentators Paul Visca [...] | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42: How Italian Food Conquered the World with John Mariani | Hosts Sara and Michelle give updates on Italy’s involvement in Libya and nuclear energy plans. Then we’ll talk with special guest John Mariani, Esquire Magazine food and travel columnist, about his new book, How Italian Food Conquere[...] | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41: Naples & the Arts with Bonnie Alberts | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle celebrate their 1-year podcast anniversary with some news stories about Campania and speak with Bonnie from Napoli Unplugged about the arts in Naples and the Maggio dei Monumenti – the month of monuments in Nap[...] | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40: Eat Rome with Elizabeth Minchilli | This week, hosts Sara, Jessica, and Michelle give updates on previous stories about the Jersey Shore and Berlusconi’s Rubygate trial, and discuss news of potential border disputes between France & Italy. Then we’ll talk to author [...] | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39: Exploring Etruria with Mary Jane Cryan | Hosts Sara, Jessica, and Michelle talk about the latest in Berlusconi’s legal battles as well as Italy’s role in the ongoing Libyan conflict. Then we’ll talk to Mary Jane Cryan, art historian and long-time resident of Italy, abo[...] | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38: Being Vegetarian in Italy, with Rebecca Winke and Michelle Schoenung | Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle recognize a couple former podcast guests who are receiving honors, talk about fake earthquake victims in L’Aquila, & then chat with guests Rebecca Winke & Michelle Schoenung about what it’s lik[...] | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37: Buying Property in Italy with Anthony Paonita | Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about the 150th anniversary of Italian unification that was celebrated last week. Then we chat with special guest Anthony Paonita about what it’s like to buy property & set up house in Italy. Eye[...] | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36: Pugliese Cuisine with Cinzia Rascazzo | Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle discuss a new Pompeii exhibit in New York City and a proposed train tunnel that threatens Michelangelo’s David in Florence. Then we talk about Pugliese cuisine with Cinzia Rascazzo, a cooking school owne[...] | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35: Casanova’s Venice with Monica Vidoni | Hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle discuss two new museums set to open in Rome, a new national holiday on the Italian calendar, & ticket scams over the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Then we speak with author, lecturer, & Context Tra[...] | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34: Italian Cinema with Daniela Losini | Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle discuss the latest news about Berlusconi and Amanda Knox, a new report of contaminated mozzarella, and a quick recap of the 2011 Sanremo Festival. Then we’re joined by author and film critic Daniela Losin[...] | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33: Exploring Umbria with Alex Leviton | Summary: Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about Wi-fi on Italy’s trains, growing interest worldwide in Italian gelato, and we speak with Alex Leviton about traveling in Umbria. Eye on Italy News Stories: Frecciarossa trains offering 1-[...] | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32: Rome Select with Erica Firpo | Hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle discuss the latest news in the Berlusconi sex scandals, and we get a recap on the 5th annual World Nutella Day. Then we talk with Rome guidebook author Erica Firpo about her new book and some of the things she l[...] | 2/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31: Eating As Romans Do with Carol Coviello-Malzone | Hosts Sara, Jessica, and Michelle discuss the 5th annual celebration of World Nutella Day & the Jersey Shore coming to Italy. Then we’ll talk to Flavors of Rome author Carol Coviello-Malzone about eating as Romans do. Eye on Italy News[...] | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30: Michelangelo’s Italy with Gene Openshaw | This week, hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle talk about the new hotel tax in Rome, the discovery of Caligula’s tomb, and the moving of Pope John Paul II’s body, and then we chat with author Gene Openshaw about Michelangelo’s It[...] | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29: Italy Q&A Part 2 | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle take your questions and give you answers about interviewing in Italy, finding the perfect house in Italy, the different Italian visas and more! Your Questions: Our Answers 1. Emma: Do you have any advice for sendin[...] | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28: “The Berlusconi Effect” with Alex Roe | This week, hosts Sara & Jessica bring back Alex Roe to talk about the latest developments in Italian politics, including the confidence vote & what it means for Italy’s government. Take our Listener survey & Tell us what you thin[...] | 12/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27: Going Beyond the Pasta with Mark Leslie | This week, hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle have a few news updates from previous episodes – and then we chat with special guest Mark Leslie, author of the new book “Beyond the Pasta,” about his experiences in Italy learning t[...] | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26: Visiting Italy at Christmas with Kathy McCabe | Summary: This week, hosts Sara, Michelle & Jessica talk about Berlusconi’s reaction to WikiLeaks, the death of legendary Italian director Mario Monicelli, and a new language requirement for foreigners seeking stay permits in Italy [...] | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25: Mark Langone & Playing Baseball in Italy: Take Me Out to the Partita | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about Berlusconi losing another minister in his government, Berlusconi turns his attentions to the arts, Gap says Ciao Milano, and we speak with Mark Langone, professional baseball player in Italy about Ameri[...] | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24: Researching your Italian Genealogy and Ancestry with Peter Farina | Hosts Sara and Michelle talk about the pending change in government, an update on the Bunga Bunga situation, and speak with special guest Peter Farina about Italian genealogy research and services. Eye on Italy News Stories: Italian Leader Plans[...] | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23: My Calabria – Calabrian Cooking & More with Rosetta Costantino | Hosts Sara, Michelle, & Jessica talk about the recent building collapse at Pompeii, Berlusconi’s latest comments that are drawing attention, and a new charge against Amanda Knox. Later, we’re joined by author Rosetta Costantino, a[...] | 11/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22: 100 Places in Italy Every Women Should Go with Susan Van Allen | Hosts Sara, Jessica, and Michelle talk about Prime Minister Berlusconi’s latest scandal, Rubygate; a proposed law that would ban miniskirts in one Italian town; a recent court decision that discourages couples’ having sex in cars; and[...] | 11/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21: News and Blog from Italy with Alex Roe | Hosts Sara and Michelle are joined by Alex Roe from Blog from Italy to talk about the latest news in Italy and learn about what topics are hot with both expats and Italians. Eye on Italy News Stories: No Google Street View Photos Without Three D[...] | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20: Tuscany: Discovering Art in Florence and Beyond with Alexandra Korey | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle discuss Italy’s youth brain drain, Tiziano Ferro admits he’s gay and speak with special guest Alexandra Korey from the Regione Toscana’s social media team about what you still need to discover ab[...] | 10/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19: Train Travel in Italy – Italian Strikes Are Like Snowflakes | Hosts Jessica, Sara and Michelle discuss the latest news about culture and travel in Italy, including the US State Dept’s travel warning for Italy, upcoming strikes, traveling by train, and trains going pink for breast cancer awareness, and[...] | 10/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18: The Amalfi Coast in Winter with Laura Thayer | Hosts Sara and Michelle are joined by Laura Thayer to talk about news in Campania as trash rises again in Naples, Pompeii gets high-tech, and we learn about the beauty of the Amalfi Coast in the winter time. We’re looking for episode and web[...] | 9/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17: La Bella Lingua with Dianne Hales | Summary: Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about Italians discovering the brain’s “guilt” spot, the Italian press panning Eat Pray Love, and we speak with author Dianne Hales about her love affair with the Italian language. [...] | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16: Celebrating Voga with Nan McElroy | Hosts Sara, Michelle and Jessica talk about Eataly in New York City and soon in Rome, hunting mushrooms can be hazardous to your health, the annual prosciutto festival in Parma and speak with special guest Nan McElroy about living in Venice and h[...] | 9/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15: Ferie | Hosts Sara and Jessica fill you in with the Eye on Italy “ferie” vacation break and our planned future episodes, and we solicit your Italy questions and your recommendations for future topics and episodes. Michelle’s redesigned Bl[...] | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14: Rome Day Trips & Rooftop Bars with Christine Cantera | Summary: Hosts Sara, Michelle and Jessica talk about why celebs love Italy in the summer, the moka pot becoming the next Italian coffee tradition in the US, the new MonopolyItalia board and speaking with special guest Christine Cantera about Rome[...] | 7/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13: Q&A: Travel in & Moving to Italy, Part 1 | Summary: Hosts Sara, Michelle and Jessica tackle reader questions on travel in Italy & moving to Italy: cheap eats in Milan, ordering coffee right in Rome; love and being legal in Italy, money matters, and lots of language questions.. Eye on It[...] | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12: The Mystery Surrounding Jesus Christ’s Foreskin with David Farley | Summary: Hosts Sara, Michelle and Jessica talk about fake Murano glass, the anti-ageing super-tomato, and speak with writer David Farley about his book, “An Irreverent Curiosity” about the quest for Jesus Christ’s foreskin in so[...] | 7/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11: Piedmont, Slow Food and Regional Wines with Diana Baur | Summary: On this week’s podcast, hosts Sara and Michelle talk about the latest World Cup news, including Italian demands that the coach give his wages back and the vuvuzela craze in Milan. Special guest is Diana Baur who shares her corner o[...] | 6/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10: “Death” of Nutella, & Murder in Italy with Candace Dempsey | On this week’s podcast, hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about the possible death of Nutella, blue mozzarella, and we exchange gifts of tin to mark our 10th episode of the podcast. Then we’ll move on to our interview with Candace De[...] | 6/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9: Lombardia Cuisine & Cooking for Baby with Sara Maternini | Summary: Hosts Sara & Michelle talk with Sara Maternini, Italian food blogger and Community Manager about the Milanese and Lombardy cuisines and its wrongful bad reputation; comfort food, Italian cooking basics, and cooking as a new mom in Ita[...] | 6/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8: Hiking, Biking & Finding Work in Italy with Madeline Jhawar | Summary: Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle talk about Italy and the 2010 World Cup and Rome’s first modern art museum. Then we speak with Madeline Jhawar, an Italy travel consultant, about some of the varied jobs she has had in the count[...] | 6/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7: Freedom of the Press in Italy with Livia Iacolare | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle speak with Livia Iacolare, community coordinator and assistant producer for the Italian edition of Current. We’ll be speaking about freedom of the press in Italy, and what it means to be a blogger vs. a jour[...] | 6/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6: Rome’s Cuisine and Ancient Underbelly with Katie Parla | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about a pink Hitler provoking fury, saving abandoned towns in Italy by renting to tourists, organized religion, women and the law, and we speak with certified art historian, food expert and sommelier Katie Pa[...] | 5/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5: Gelato Gelato Gelato with David Lebovitz | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about pizza in Naples cooked in ovens burning used coffin wood, mafia-run produce markets, and then special guest author and chef David Lebovitz joins us to talk about gelato. Eye on Italy News Stories: Ita[...] | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4: Talking Tuscany with Leif Pettersen | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about Italy’s first “divorce fair,” Berlusconi’s divorce settlement with his wife Veronica, and striking theatre workers shutting down Italy’s opera houses. Then we talk Tuscany [...] | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3: Undiscovered Calabria with Cherrye Moore | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about why there aren’t “doggie bags” in Italy, Vesuvius is Italy’s biggest safety problem, burkas and fines, and special guest Cherrye Moore of My Bella Vita & Il Cedro B&B tal[...] | 5/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2: Bugie, Bossi, and More Apps | Hosts Sara, Jessica and Michelle talk about stem cell research, Lega Nord pushes Italian test for foreign entrepreneurs, Italian cuss words in and out of the workplace, and YES more iPhone app suggestions. Eye on Italy News stories: Vatican, U o[...] | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1: Flying Through Ash | Our first episode with hosts Sara, Jessica & Michelle. The Volcano which shall not be named, Bialetti out-classed, the Shroud of Turin, volunteering vacation in Italy, and lots of recommendations for iPhone apps. Leave us your feedback in the co[...] | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 57 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
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A little education, humor, politics, tidbits -this is like attending a great Italo-Americano party -a must listen!
Refreshing perspective on Italy
Love this podcast! Eye On Italy is a contemporary and fun look at Il Bel Paese. It ranges from the latest headlines to great guests. Non vedo l'ora per ogni episodio!
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Now I'm able to daydream my way through work and learn a bit more about beautiful Italy. Keep up the great work.
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