Italian Soul Podcast
1) Maria e Elisa chiacchierano
In this episode my Nonna Elisa chats with her good friend and relative Maria Bastiani about their experiences in both Italy and Australia. This episode is a blend of Italian, English and the Lunigiane...Show More
2) 06. Going Back
In this episode Nonna and Nonno reflect about their time going back to Italy, seeing family and old friends, as well as their old homes. We also hear from some other members of the family who tell of ...Show More
3) 05. Getting Together
In this episode we hear about Nonna and Nonno's amazing story, where although they were from neighbouring villages, they never met each other until they came to Australia. We hope you enjoy and remem...Show More
4) 04. Coming To Australia
A month-long trip going into an unknown world. In this episode we hear about Nonna and Nonno's amazing experience in coming to Australia, setting up a new life in a country they had never seen or hear...Show More
5) BONUS Making Linen
One of the stories we'd hear a lot as kids, linen was one of those things often handmade in the villages, and in this episode we talk of the ingenuity and need of living in a rural area in the '30s an...Show More
6) 03. Wartime
War has had a large impact on the history of Italy and its people. In this episode we speak about family connections to both world wars, with Italy eventually fighting for both sides. Both Nonna and N...Show More
7) BONUS Food In The Region
One of the greatest joys of the Italian lifestyle: food. In this episode Nonna briefly tells us about the typical food in the Lunigiana region where they grew up. We hope you enjoy and remember to su...Show More
8) 02. The Villages
In this episode I talk to Nonna and Nonno about their childhood villages in north-west Toscana, Taponecco and Apella, where they experienced a hard life before their journey to Australia. We hope you...Show More
9) 01. Italian Soul
It's the first episode of In Conversation with Italian Soul! I introduce the podcast, what it is, what it's about and why it's here. I explain the various aspects of the blog Italian Soul, and real me...Show More
10) In Conversation With Italian Soul Coming Soon!
In conversation with Italian Soul is coming soon from Charlie Aitken & Riot Expert. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the first episode! In the meantime, explore the blog italiansoul.life