The Italian Radio Hour Podcast
1) Vegana Italiana: Traditional Italian the Plant-Based Way with Tara Punzone
Today on The Italian Radio Hour, we step into a trulyinnovative corner of the culinary world—one where tradition meets transformation. Our guest is Tara Punzone, acclaimed chef, owner of the first 100...Show More
2) Veniero, an Italian Tradition since 1894
This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today, we have a very special episode where history, family, and the sweet traditions of Italian pastry come together. We are joined by Robert Zerilli, whose fami...Show More
3) Abruzzese is a language not a dialect with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro
This week on The Italian Radio Hour: ABRUZZESE is a language, not a dialect What if you could finally say that what your grandparents from Abruzzo spoke wasn’t a dialect, but a language? How did the A...Show More
4) I Borghi piu' belli d'Italia with Dr. Fiorello Primi
Did you know that Triora is the village of witches? That Pacentro is the birthplace of Madonna's grandparents? That Spello hosts a yearly "infiorata"?This week on The Italian Radio Hour - 🎙️ Join us ...Show More
5) The Buried City: Unearthing the real Pompeii with Gabriel Zuchtriegel
This week on The Italian Radio Hour - I am delighted to welcome Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Born in Germany, Dr. Zuchtriegel is one of the youngest ever to hol...Show More
6) The Italian Dream & The American Dream - Chasing a dream or a leap of faith
This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: what it really means to pack up your life, cross the ocean, and start fresh in a new country. For some, it’s ch...Show More
7) ROME - An ode to its food and culture with Katie Parla
Today, I am very excited to welcome back The Italian Radio Hour Katie Parla. Her passport might say “Born in the USA” but her soul belongs to Rome. No one knows Rome better inside and out as a food er...Show More
8) The Bride’s Journey: Hidden Wedding Traditions of Molise
Today, I have the great pleasure of welcoming AntonioScasserra, Director of the MUVES – Museo delle Vestimenta inCampobasso, Molise. Unlike most museums, MUVES is not housed in an officialinstitution,...Show More
9) Espresso, drama, and The Italians with Michelle Darren
Think you know Italians? Michelle Darren—actress, director, acting coach, and the creative force behind The Italians. Born to a Milanese mother and raised between cultures, Michelle has lived in New Y...Show More
10) The "Fruit Detective" Isabella Dalla Ragione
This week on The Italian Radio Hour: Isabella Dalla Ragione, known as Italy’s “Fruit Detective,” has spent her life uncovering forgotten varieties of pears,apples, figs, and cherries—sometimes by read...Show More