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The Bittersweet Life[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Fountains of RomeRome not only has more fountains than any city on earth, it also has the most beautiful ones, from the delicate Fountain of the Turtles (nispiration for Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza), to the massive Fontanone on the Gianicolo Hill and so many others. In fact, the early 20th-century Italian composer Ottorino Respighi was so inspired by Rome's fountains (four in particular) that he wrote a symphonic poem about them. On this episode from our archives, we talk about the four fountains that inspired this masterpiece, and play some of that glorious music. So p...2025-05-0924 min
The Bittersweet Life[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Four Seasons in Rome (with Anthony Doerr)This special author interview pulled from our archives is Part 2 of our conversation with bestselling writer Anthony Doerr, author of Pulitzer Prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, as well as best-sellers Cloud Cuckoo Land and Four Seasons in Rome. Be sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! As the conversation continues, Anthony tells the story of finding out he had won the prestigious Rome Prize literally the same day his twin sons were born, and what it took for he and his wife to make the monumental decision to pack up their...2025-05-0224 min
The Bittersweet Life[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Antico Caffè Greco: The Oldest Café in Rome Where did Lord Byron and Percy Shelley come to sip coffee while they jotted down their verses? Where did Bizet and Berlioz go to discuss their work? Where could Casanova be found trying to pick up girls? Caffè Greco, where else? Having opened in 1760, Antico Caffè Greco is the oldest café in Rome and the second-oldest in all of Italy! And you can still go there and sit where Hawthorne, Ibsen, Gogol, Goethe, Canova, and many many other literary, art, and musical greats rubbed elbows and drank coffee. On this episode, we visit the...2025-04-1624 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 578: Exploring Rome in the Deep Dark Night (A Sleep With Me crossover) Need help falling asleep? That's not usually our forte—at least we hope it isn't!—but this week the legendary sleep-podcaster Drew Ackerman, better known to his listeners as Dear Scooter, of the popular Sleep with Me podcast, has used not one but two of our past episodes as a script for his sleep-inducing show. We are reposting his somnolent take on Episode 441 The Oldest Cafe in Rome and Episode 440 Where Are All the Accordions? right here (and we'll be posting the original versions of those episodes on Wednesday and Friday of thi...2025-04-141h 15
The Rome Show PodcastRide With Rome Ep 252Hey Everyone Welcome To The Rome Show This Episode Is For My Fans The Go Rome Club I Announce Some Great Things Going On For The Brand And The Podcast Some Major Big News And Im So Excited To Share It With You All2025-02-1215 min
The Bittersweet Life[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] The Repurposing of RomeThis week, we hit the streets of Rome with our recording equipment to search for ancient ruined artifacts or “spoglie” hidden in plain sight. Rome has been inhabited without interruption for over three thousand of years. A past like that cannot but leave its mark on a city. And if you keep your eyes open, the vestiges of Rome’s ancient past can be found around almost every corner. From the fluted Corinthian columns walled into the sides of nondescript buildings to the piazza that follows the shape of the ancient stadium it was built upon, from the cr...2025-01-3130 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #215: Rome's Jubilee Arrives!Rome's Jubilee is here! And our Bittersweet Moments are back! (And you thought Christmas was over.) On this short-but-sweet mid-week mini-episode, Tiffany explains the history and origins of this very Roman and VERY Catholic event, why it's so important, and what to do if you want to take part in this historic pilgrimage. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive...2025-01-0808 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 562: Moving to Rome—Sight Unseen, Part 2 (with Brie Ripley and Ryan Sparks)Last year we met Brie Ripley, a young newly married Seattlite who had moved to Rome for a job without ever having visited the city, or even the country. On this episode, we catch up with Brie and her husband 10 months later to see how they are adjusting to life in Rome and life as expats, now that the expat honeymoon phase is over and they are faced with the real challenges of living abroad. We talk about their struggles to learn the language, their attempts to create a community, and how hard it can...2024-12-0940 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 561: What Is it About Rome? “You fall in love with Rome very slowly, a little at a time—but for all your life.” Nikolaj Gogol sums up so perfectly what many people experience when viisting Rome. The city can be so overwhelming, so daunting, that many people aren't able to fully experience it on their first visit, or even their first few visits. And yet, it's a city that has captivated and fascinated people—perhaps beyond any other city—for centuries if not millennia, and it continues to do so to this day. So what is it about Rome? What...2024-12-0221 min
The Bittersweet Life[LIVE] Episode 560: The Ghosts of Things Not Seen (with our Rome guests!)Join us for this LIVE EPISODE taped in Rome with the listeners who participated in our 2024 Bittersweet Life Rome Trip! On this episode, we chat about what happens when places that we have lived or traveled to extensively change drastically over the years—particularly if we are not there to witness those changes slowly occurring. When we return, it can feel like the ghosts of those missing people and places are all around us. The city has moved on... but we still miss what has disappeared. Hear from our Rome guests about these "ghosts" that ex...2024-11-2548 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 558: Escape to Rome with The Bittersweet LifeCome to Rome with us! (Virtually or IN PERSON!) This week we're thrilled to share the episode in which we kick off our 2024 Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure! We had an absolute blast sharing "our Rome" with 11 of our amazing listeners and we can't wait to do it again next year. Maybe in 2025 you will join us! (Get in touch to find out how!) ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME...2024-11-1130 min
The Bittersweet Life[PATREON PREVIEW] Rome vs. Seattle: Which Makes a Better Movie Backdrop? In this exclusive bonus episode—of which we're sharing just a sneak peek here—we chat about what movies get wrong when they showcase a particular city when filming on location. What major mistake was made in the filming of Sleepless in Seattle, and did they actually drive a car down the Spanish Steps in the latest Mission Impossible film? What annoyed Katy about a famous movie that takes place in her hometown, and what's the worst movie that was ever shot in Rome (in Tiffany's opinion)? Tiffany also shares a funny interaction she had with...2024-10-1705 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 542: Leisure Time in Ancient RomeFrom all accounts, the ancient Romans knew how to do leisure—the priviledged classes at least. According to historians, they didn't see leisure time as something they got to enjoy once their obligations were completed, but rather, as the ideal state in which to live, when they had control over all their actions. Can we learn something from this? Are we looking at leisure the wrong way? ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. 2024-07-2231 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 527: Moving to Rome—Sight Unseen (with Brie Ripley)Would you move across the world to a country without ever having been there? That's what this week's guest did. We sit down with Brie Ripley to talk about her decision to take a 4-year contract with the World Food Program, which meant a relocation to Rome—a city she had never even visited. She talks about the challenges of adjusting to life abroad as a brand-new expat, struggling to speak the language, searching for an apartment, missing her new husband who will be joining her soon, and quickly acquiring an unquenchable dependence on espresso....2024-04-0841 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 526: An Unbelievable Discovery in Rome!An exciting discovery out of Rome has recently rocked the archeological community! We have the details on this week's episode. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to...2024-04-0135 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 508: Discovering Rome's Secrets with our ListenersOn this episode, we bring you along with us on the final tour of our amazing Rome Adventure last month! During breaks between the sites of this super-secret Rome walk, Katy pulls out her microphone and interviews a few of our guests. She asks them about their impressions of Rome, the city's soundscape, the art that inspires them, the subjects that they now plan to explore further, as well as their take-aways from the trip we planned for them. One of our guests has even decided to change way she travels! Katy also captures a few snippets...2023-11-2746 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 507: Seeing (and not Seeing) Rome for the First TimeOn the final morning of our amazing first-ever Bittersweet Life listener trip to Rome, we took a bit of time to tape an episode to capture what we were feeling and how the trip was going. What's it like to see Rome for the first time? And as a tour guide in Rome who has seen the sites hundreds if not thousands of times, is it possible to remember what it was like to see it all for the first time? Do you wish you could go back and see it for the first time again? 2023-11-2022 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 506: [Live Show in Rome]: Discovery (with our listeners!)Join us for a live episode with our listeners, the participants of the first-ever Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure! On Day Three of this amazing and magical trip, we stopped for an aperitivo in a sunny garden to tape this special show. Our topic: discovery. What are some of the greatest discoveries you've ever made, big or small? And what have you discovered about yourself? Our listeners weigh in live on the conversation with their own experiences. Don't miss it! And if you want to join us on our next Roman adventure in the fall of 2024...2023-11-1333 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 483: When in Rome (with Liam Callanan)Looking for the perfect summer read, something light yet introspective and thoughtful that takes place in Rome? You're in luck! This week we are joined by nationally bestselling, award-winning author Liam Callanan to talk about his new book, When in Rome, a "story of an opportunity to start over at midlife, a chance to save a struggling convent in the Eternal City, and the dramatic re-emergence of an old flame . . ." We chat about what it's like to write a book that takes place in a city you've never lived in, how travel inspires stories, how the moods...2023-06-0532 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #205: Rome's Truly Hidden MasterpiecesWe've all heard the term "hidden gems" when it comes to going off the beaten track in popular tourist locations. Everyone wants to find that truly secret masterpiece that their fellow tourists miss. But do hidden gems really exist in a place like Rome, where millions of tourists visit every year? Some say no, but Tiffany knows better. After spending 19 years exploring the Eternal City, she has found amazing works of art hidden in places you would never expect, often places that are open so rarely that it takes major planning to visit them. Luckily, if...2023-05-0409 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #201: How to Have Rome's Museums All to YourselfTo say Rome is busy this season (and will only get busier as we move into summer) is an understatement. The city is on course to have its busiest tourist season IN HISTORY this year. Yikes! If you love museums and want to see some of Rome's incredible art, but you don't want to be crushed by the crowds, today is your lucky day. We list nearly a dozen amazing, significant, and beautiful museums in Rome that are almost empty, even in high season. If you're planning a trip to Rome, don't miss this episode!2023-04-0617 min
THE CLUB OF ROME PODCASTThe Club of Rome’s Till Kellerhoff: Earth4All and The Limits to GrowthIn this episode, Till Kellerhoff, Program Director of the Club of Rome and Coordinator & National Engagement Lead of the Earth4All initiative talks to Rik's mind podcast.
As the United States is still caught in the throes of denial of climate change and “doom & gloom” reigns, Rik and Till discuss how the latest report to The Club of Rome - Earth4All is trying to change the narrative.
Building on their groundbreaking report “The Limits to Growth”, released in 1972, the Club has convened a new group to help humanity grow out of our fossil fuel addiction...2023-01-0944 min
The Rome and Duddy ShowLIVE! - The Rome & Duddy Show | EP 30Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez and Dirty Heads Duddy B are Kickin' it LIVE with us on Facebook while we record episode 30 of The Rome and Duddy Show!Pre-save the new single "I'll Be Right Here" out Nov. 21st: found.ee/illberighthereThe Rome & Duddy FULL BAND tour coming up this fall! Don't miss this. We have been working on this for over a year and a half, and now the time has come to start playing this new music and releasing it along the way. It’s gonna...2022-11-1837 minThe Rome and Duddy ShowLIVE! - The Rome & Duddy Show | EP 29Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez and Dirty Heads Duddy B are Kickin' it LIVE with us on Facebook while we record episode 29 of The Rome and Duddy Show!This week we talk about our manager Cheez, crazy Uber stories, and even leak our upcoming single "Cannabis Tree" by Rome and Duddy which will be available everywhere October 21st.The Rome & Duddy FULL BAND tour coming up this fall! Don't miss this. We have been working on this for over a year and a half, and now the time has come to sta...2022-10-0551 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 447: Eighteen Years in Rome!Tiffany has officially lived in Rome longer than she has lived anywhere else! As she realizes this milestone, she and Katy reflect on what has changed for her since she made the move abroad, what has stayed the same, how she's grown and what she wished she had done differently. Katy also asks a big question: do you have any regrets? If you could do it all over again, would you? ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation...2022-09-2629 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 444 [Summer in Rome]: The Limits of Time and Goodbye RomaSaying goodbye is always bittersweet... especially when you're leaving not just a good friend, but also a beloved city. Today is the final chapter in our "Summer in Rome" series—we hoped you enjoyed listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it—and we muse on time, and how our perception of it is able to speed up and slow down depending on what we are doing. For example, how is it possible that Katy's life-changing time living in Rome took up less than one year, while the time since then—that has seemed...2022-09-0525 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 442 [Summer in Rome]: The Glorious Gardens of RomeLittle known fact: Rome is the city in Europe with the most green space per capita! It's true, Rome is not all crumbling ruins and crowded city streets. The city is bursting with parks and gardens, true urban oases that often have centuries-old histories. Katy and Tiffany visit one such garden on this episode, the Roseto Comunale, Rome's municipal rose garden, on a hot May day when the roses are in spectacular bloom. What follows is a chat about some of the most beautiful gardens in the city, and why green spaces are such an...2022-08-2227 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #168: Moving to Rome Because of the Pandemic (with Kate Wheeler)During the long lonely months of Covid lockdown and beyond, Seattlite cartoonist Kate Wheeler dreamed of moving to Rome. This winter, she made that dream a reality. She sits down with Katy to talk about how she made it happen, the challenges she has faced, the biggest rewaards, and how Rome is now inspiring her art. Check out her Washington Post article here. Find Kate's art on Instagram, or follow her adventures in Rome on her personal Instagram page. Visit her website here. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, f...2022-08-1817 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 441 [Summer in Rome]: The Oldest Cafe in RomeWhere did Lord Byron and Percy Shelley come to scribble down their verses? Where did Bizet and Berlioz go to discuss their work? Where could Casanova be found trying to pick up girls? Caffè Greco, where else? Having opened in 1760, Antico Caffè Greco is the oldest café in Rome and the second-oldest in all of Italy! And you can still go there and sit where Hawthorne, Ibsen, Gogol, Goethe, Canova, and many many other literary, art, and musical greats rubbed elbows and drank coffee. On this episode, we visit the famous café, grab some...2022-08-1524 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 440 [Summer in Rome]: Where Are All the Accordions?When you come back after several years to a city where you used to live, what do you notice? What has change? What has stayed the same? What have you forgotten about in your time away? Arriving in Rome after four years away, Katy notices something that—once ubiquitous on the streets of Rome—is now missing: accordionists. This sparks a conversation about what we notice, what we take for granted as being an eternal aspect of the city, and how a city can change before your very eyes. The famous song that Katy plays (and...2022-08-0817 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 438 [Summer in Rome]: The Hazards of a European Road TripAh, the freedom of the roadtrip. Go anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. No limits but the open road... *record scratch* ...unless you are roadtripping in Europe, that is. Katy recounts the hazards, hiccups, and dramas of her attempt to roadtrip across several European countries... and catching Covid in the process. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive a...2022-07-2526 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 437 [Summer in Rome]: Rome's Best Restaurants, Gelato, and MoreAs you know if you're a regular listener, our show goes a lot deeper than travel tips an "best of"s. Our weekly conversations explore many aspects of life (both abroad and at home), and we encourage our listeners to live more daring and authentic lives. But we've had so many requests for an episode about our favorite restaurants, wine bars, and gelato shops, that we finally gave in! Whether you're preparing for a trip to Rome, or just traveling via your earphones, join us for a casual chat about our favorite places to eat...2022-07-1833 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #163: Lesser-known Fountains of RomeRome's fountains are nothing short of inspiring—as we discovered on Monday's episode that features excerpts from Ottorino Respighi's symphonic tone poem, The Fountains of Rome. But there are so many more fountains in Rome than are depicted auditorily in Respighi's music, and so many more than the average tourist comes across in the course of a typical visit. On this mini-episode, Tiffany shares some of her favorite lesser-known Roman fountains and why she loves them. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us a...2022-07-1419 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 436 [Summer in Rome]: The Fountains of RomeRome not only has more fountains than any city on earth, it also has the most beautiful ones, from the delicate Fountain of the Turtles (ispiration for Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza), to the massive Fontanone on the Gianicolo Hill and so many others. In fact, the eary 20th-century Italian composer Ottorino Respighi was so inspired by Rome's fountains (four in particular) that he wrote a symphonic poem about them. On this episode, we talk about the four fountains that inspired this masterpiece, and play some of that glorious music. So pop in your e...2022-07-1125 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 434 [Summer in Rome]: A Meditation on AgingWhen your co-hosts stumble upon Tiffany's old apartment on Via Garibaldi, where she spent several memorable years between her late 20s and early 30s, it sparks a conversation about aging. Not just the ravages of time on our faces and bodies, but how aging can change the way we remember the past, how we perceive the passage of time, and our expectations for the future. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON...2022-06-2727 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 432 [Summer in Rome]: Rome Through All the SensesKaty finally tests negative for Covid and these two long-separated friends are reunited at last! Katy and Tiffany grab a spot on the steps of the fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere for a totally unplanned, unscripted conversation. It turns into an exploration of Rome through the senses, particularly, what Katy's heightened senses are picking up after over four years away. Sometimes they are obvious things, like the constant buzz of scooters or the smell of cigarettes, and sometimes they are things that are so subtle, Tiffany, who is so used to Rome, cannot even perceive them. 2022-06-1331 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 431 [Summer in Rome]: Katy Arrives!... with CovidAfter more than two years of staying close to home during the pandemic, being as careful to avoid infection as one could possibly be, with no international travel to speak of, Katy and her husband finally arrive in Italy! And the very first thing that happens... Katy tests positive for Covid Tiffany and Katy are in the same city again for the first time in over four years... and they have to tape their first episode over Zoom. What are the odds? ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all o...2022-06-0630 min
The Bittersweet LifeTouring Rome with TiffanyWhat’s it like to be a tour guide in Rome? How do you break into the business? And how do you learn all the facts, much less put them together to make a coherent, enjoyable tour that lasts just the right amount of time? On this episode, Katy grills Tiffany on her over 15 years’ experience as a tour guide in Rome, the challenges, the rewards, and the best part of all: taking our podcast listeners on tour when they are in Rome! Tiffany shares how tiring it can be to be engaging, entertaining, and "on"...2022-05-0224 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #151: Rome's Birthday (Il Natale di Roma)According to legend, the city of Rome was founded on 21 April 753 BC. That means today is Rome’s 2775th birthday! On this mini-episode, Tiffany tells a very brief version of the founding myth of ancient Rome, and explains some of the events that take place in the city on this day, from historical reenactments at the Circus Maximus to an amazing solar phenomenon at the Pantheon. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge yo...2022-04-2109 min
The Bittersweet LifeEpisode 424: Returning to RomeWe have news! Katy is on her way back to Rome—for the first time in over four years! She’s traveling to Rome partly for vacation, and partly to get out on the streets with Tiffany and make some episodes in the wild! This exciting development sparks a conversation about returning to places we know well or where we once lived after a long absence. Some places have changed so much since we’ve been there, that we are loath to have our version of that city be changed by modern developments. On the other hand, some p...2022-04-1823 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #150: How to Celebrate Easter in RomeRome is the center of the Christian world, and therefore, Easter is a BIG DEAL here. (The Pope lives here, after all!) In this mini-episode, Tiffany lays out all the most important traditions of a Roman Easter, including how to see the Pope, what to eat, what to wear, what the Easter bunny will bring, and—perhaps most importantly—what to do on Easter Monday (Pasquetta)! ------------------------------------ ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly supp...2022-04-1412 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #148: Free Art in Rome's Churches: CloistersWho can say no to amazing works of art that you can see for free? If you've been paying attention, you know we started this series of mini-episodes with free paintings, ogling works by Pinturicchio, Raphael, Caravaggio and many more; then we feted Michelangelo and Bernini in our episode on statues; then we fed our pupils on glittering mosaics. This week we continue our exploration of free art in Rome's churches with a tour of the city's spectacular hidden cloisters. These beautiful and relaxing urban oases are a great place to combine rest and sight-seeing. Wi...2022-03-3120 min
The Rome and Duddy ShowMaking The Rome & Duddy Record | ep16In this episode the boys take you through the first two weeks of studio life while making the record. They also announce the winner for our previous round of TGATS while shedding light on what NOT to do when your song is chosen in the final 4. It’s been a crazy week, you don’t wanna miss this!
Listen now, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to The Rome and Duddy Show wherever you get your podcasts. Plus, follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series.
For more on The Great...2022-03-2519 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #144: Free Art in Rome's Churches: MosaicsLove medieval mosaics? Then you're in luck as Tiffany continues her Free Art in Rome's Churches series with a mini-episode all about mosaics— which Roman churches they call home. From the Paleochristian mosaics at Santa Costanza to the innovative late-medieval mosaics by Pietro Cavallini in Santa Maria in Trastevere, follow Tiffany on a tour of these glimmering glories of the Middle Ages in Rome. Don't miss Bittersweet Moment #142: Free Art in Rome's Churches: Statues and Bittersweet Moment #139: Free Art in Rome's Churches: Paintings. Want to take a tour of Rome with Tiffany as you...2022-03-0321 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #142: Free Art in Rome's Churches: StatuesOnly in Rome can you stumble upon a Michelangelo sculpture in a church hardly any tourists visit. A few weeks ago we talked about some of the most artistically important frescoes and oil paintings that you can find and admire (for free!) in Rome's churches. (Listen here!) Today, Tiffany takes you on another tour of Rome's churches, this time in search of sculptures of high artistic value. Discover exquisite works by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Stefano Maderno and more—all without opening your wallet. ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers al...2022-02-1716 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #139: Free Art in Rome's Churches: PaintingsWander into one of Rome's hundreds of churches, and you might just find yourself face to face with an artistic masterpiece that, in any other city, would be the main attraction of the city's biggest museum—and would come with a hefty price tag and probably lots of crowds. But in Rome, these works are all around you—if you know where to look. On this mini-episode, Tiffany shares with you some of the most spectacular frescoes and oil painting hidden away in Rome's churches. And the best part? They are all absolutely free. ------------------------------------- ADVE...2022-01-2722 min
The Rome and Duddy ShowThe Rome and Duddy Show Remembers Bob Saget and Picks a Talent Show Winner | ep8On this week's episode of The Rome and Duddy Show, Dirty Heads’ Duddy B and Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez discuss some of the week's trending topics -- including the sad passing of comedy legend Bob Saget.
Of course, the hosts bring their positive vibes to their remembrance, recalling their personal experiences with Saget and remembering him fondly. Elsewhere, Duddy gets to the bottom of the orange ball man, and the winner of The Great American Talent Show Round 4 is revealed.
Listen to the latest episode of The Rome and Duddy Show above, or check o...2022-01-1435 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #130: Empty Nesters Move to RomeFor Adrianne Castro and her husband Joe, a move to Rome had been a very long time in the making. At first it started out as just an idea when they were on a trip with their young son. But then soon found themselves wondering: why not? Several years, a son settled at college, the recognition of Joe's Italian citizenship through ancestry, a pandemic, the sale of their home, and a lot of planning later, Adrianne has fulfilled this long-time dream and is living the life she imagined in Rome. She also just happens to b...2021-11-2514 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #124: Rome—Fifty Years LaterWhat's it like to return to the city where you studied abroad? What's it like return 50 years later... and in the company of your former classmates, many you haven't seen for half a century? Today's guests can tell you. For this mini-episode, we're joined by a number of former students who studied abroad in Rome in 1970 and 1971, and have come back for a reunion fifty years later. They talk about how the city has changed, how it has stayed the same, and most intriguingly, how their time abroad all those years ago change their lives forever. ------------2021-10-1413 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #123: Katy's First Days in RomeLast week we heard from Tiffany about her very first days living as an expat in Rome 17 years ago. Today, it's Katy's turn. She digs into the daily journal she kept back in the fall of 2013, when she moved to Rome with not only no ability to speak the language, but also no clear idea of what she would do there, or even who she would be. In this intimate mini-episode, hear from Katy's own experiences how moving abroad is not always rainbows and roses—especially not at first. The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, the book Ka...2021-10-0711 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #122: Tiffany's First Days in RomeWhat was Rome like when Tiffany first moved there? On this mini-episode, Tiffany reminisces about what it was like to find an apartment, look for a job, use a cell phone, keep in touch with family, and make friends way back in 2004. (Spoiler alert: it's all way easier now.) ------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit...2021-09-3017 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #98: The Holiest Place in RomeOscar Wilde called it the "holiest place in Rome" and Percy Shelley said it would make someone apt to fall in love with death to think of being buried in so sweet a place...and not soon later he was buried there at only 29. But the most famous resident of Rome's Non-Catholic Cemetery is of course John Keats, who was interred there exactly 200 years ago today. Inspired by Katy's essay on his death and the death of her friend Susan, Tiffany visits the cemetery in her mind (it's still closed at present). Listen to the end to...2021-02-2515 min
The Bittersweet LifeVirtual Tour of Rome with Special Guests, Part 2Today we continue our virtual walk through Rome, were we just happen to run into a few more world-famous authors. What are the odds? Katy's brilliant sound-mixing skills, Tiffany's knowledge of the Eternal City, and the commentary of some of today's most brilliant authors come together in one of our most delightful episodes of all time. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of this episode, make sure you do that first! **This episode was sponsored by Clyde Hill Publishing—partner and publisher for founders, innovators, thinkers, and tinkerers. Check out their upcoming release, I Had No...2021-02-0423 min
The Bittersweet LifeVirtual Tour of Rome with Special GuestsKaty and Tiffany take to the streets of Rome once again, and this time, they encounter a slew of fascinating and important people, all former guests of the show! Through the magic of radio—a cache of Rome sounds, snippets from old interviews, and Katy's brilliant sound-mixing skills—this walking tour of Rome was taped NOT on the streets of Rome as it seems, but in Katy and Tiffany's own homes, across the ocean from each other. Don't miss our previous virtual tour of Rome, created during Italy's super-strict lockdown in the spring of 2020. ...2021-02-0133 min
Wide World of RomeThe Rome Show- New Years EveThe Rome Bro's bring in the new year with some top-5 moments from 2020. First, they break down their top-5 sports moments of 2020, then, top-5 Rome Show moments from 2020. Plus, the last Hockey with Rocky in 2020, an NFL week 17 breakdown, 4-down territory picks and take some voicemails from the fans.Follow the socials @wideworldofromewideworldofrome.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trsp/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trsp/support2020-12-311h 00
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #91: Rome's Restricted New YearIt's finally the end of 2020!! We made it! But the close of what many are calling the worst year in living memory won't be rung in as many people would like to: carousing and celebrating in the streets. Instead, most of us are stuck inside, especially those of us in Italy where curfews and lockdowns mean most people will be staying home. Tiffany and Katy talk about Rome's complicated and baffling restrictions over the holiday period and how they'll be celebrating in their respective cities. Happy New Year and see you in 2021! -------------------------------------- ...2020-12-3113 min
The Bittersweet LifeThe Best of the Year: Virtual Tour of RomeLots of out-of-work tour guides are now offering virtual tours of Rome (and, I imagine, cities all around the world), as a way to keep their businesses alive, keep their knowledge fresh, and help people who are stuck at home feel like they are traveling. But way back in April, while we were all stuck inside and not even permitted to go for a walk more than 200 meters from home (at least in Rome), we created an auditory virtual tour of Rome. And the coolest part? We did it from our own homes—halfway across the world from each ot...2020-12-2845 min
Wide World of RomeThe Rome Show- Dec. 3, 2020The Rome Brothers breakdown Wednesday Evening Football, discuss the legitimacy of the Steelers 11-0 and give you the insight into why the Broncos game wasn't moved. Rocky talks hockey and updates the NHL off-season. We talk Russell to Washington and who wins/loses that trade. Coastal Carolina football, a special caller and we give you our week 13 "4-down territory" picks.Follow the social- @WideWorldofRomewideworldofrome.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trsp/messageSupport t...2020-12-0457 min
Romie RomeRomie Rome Presents Mood Fix Vol.1Romie Rome Presents Mood Fix Vol.1 by Romie Rome2020-10-081h 04
Rome Learns to... PodcastIf you could ask 1 person only 1 question, who would you ask and what would you ask? - 365 Questions with Rome (Q86-90)This is the final 365 Questions with Rome segment that will be available on YouTube. Upcoming episodes will be back to being audio-only. Below are the questions I answered in this episode:
If you haven’t achieved it yet what do you have to lose?
What three words would you use to describe the last three months of your life?
How would you describe ‘freedom’ in your own words?
What is the most important thing you could do right now in your personal life?
If you could ask one person, alive or dead, only one question, who would you ask and what would y2020-09-2910 min
Rome Learns to... PodcastWhat are your top five personal values? - 365 Questions with Rome (Q76-80)The first episode of season 3 is launching this week. But before that, here's another episode of 365 Questions with Rome. Below are the questions I answered in this episode:
Would you rather lose all of your old memories or never be able to make new ones?
How do you deal with someone in a position of power who wants you to fail?
What do you have that you cannot live without?
What sustains you on a daily basis?
What are your top five personal values?2020-09-1510 min
The Bittersweet LifeRome's New Normal?Is Rome back to normal? Is that "new normal" what we expected it to be? This week's topic was sparked by an article in Esquire Magazine, "Things Are Not As Expected": Inside Rome's New Normal. We dissect the writer's claim that the only people who go out are teenagers and that the city's police are taking advantage of new-found powers to constantly harass anyone who dares to go out. Maybe, in reality, "normal" just a matter of perspective that depends on your personality and habits? Tiffany realizes that perhaps Rome has indeed changed...2020-08-0334 min
The BSR PodcastThe lost gateway of early modern Rome: the development of the port of Ripa Grande from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuryA lecture by Nikolaos Karydis (Kent; BSR). This lecture explores the development of the Ripa Grande, the main river port of Rome during the Early Modern period. This port was destroyed in the 19th century. The lecture, offers an opportunity to visualise its lost phases on the basis of vedutte drawn from the 15th to the 18th century. Comparative analysis of an unprecedented number of engravings, drawings and paintings and their interpretation by reference to coeval maps will help us to retrace the transformations of the port through time. Reconstructed plans and axonometric drawings make it possible to...2020-07-211h 08The BSR PodcastVisions of ruin: Volney’s ‘Les Ruines’ and Mary Shelley’s RomeBSR-Institute of Classical Studies Rome-London Lecture by Catharine Edwards (Birkbeck). Volney’s hugely influential work Les Ruines (1791) had a profound effect on responses to ruins, not just those of exotic Palmyra (with which Volney’s treatise opens) but also the more familiar ruins of Rome. Les Ruines plays a small but crucial role in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Her later writing, especially works composed in or about Rome (her fragmentary story ‘Valerius: the reanimated Roman’ and her novel The last man), deploys the remains of ancient Rome to explore complex temporalities, alert to the politics of ruins and inflected...2020-07-2049 minThe BSR PodcastReviving tradition in Hadrianic Rome: from incineration to inhumationA lecture by Barbara Borg (Exeter) as part of the City of Rome Lecture Series.2020-07-2055 minThe BSR PodcastThe topography of peace and diplomacy in Ancient RomeA lecture by Hannah Cornwell (Birmingham) as part of the City of Rome lecture series.2020-07-201h 02The BSR PodcastEarly Rome: myth, history and the environmentA lecture by Krešimir Vuković (BSR; Oxford) as part of the City of Rome lecture series.2020-07-201h 07The BSR PodcastThe postcard Grand Tour of Rome: creating an urban pattern out of monumentsA lecture by Renée Tobe (BSR; East London). British filmmaker Peter Greenaway came to Rome on a visit, suffered from indigestion and devised his plot for Belly of an Architect (1987) in which an American (in the style of Henry James) visits Rome in order to prepare an exhibition of the works of neoclassical architect Étienne-Louis Boullée (1728-1799) in the Monument Vittorio Emanuele II. Rome in film manifests itself according to the specific filmmaker’s perspective and there are different kinds of Roman films. While Italian neorealist films strove to cultivate the opposite of the monumentality of Rome...2020-07-2057 min
Romie RomeRomie Rome Presents The New Jack House PartyRomie Rome Presents The New Jack House Party by Romie Rome2020-07-171h 07The BSR PodcastWhat did Rome’s emperors do for Ostia, its economy and its enterprises?G.E. Rickman Lecture by Christer Bruun (Toronto). An Ostian inscription from the reign of the emperor Hadrian honors the emperor because the colonia had been conservata et aucta. This lecture explores ways in which the emperors’ concern with the economy of the empire and the provisioning of Rome impacted on the town of Ostia and its inhabitants. It is normally taken for granted that the expansion of the harbour zone took place in general harmony: imperial investments flowed to Ostia-Portus, the town and its population grew steadily, and its business and trading community flourished. But were there no...2020-07-1454 minThe BSR PodcastDisemboweled vision: Fascism, Rome and cinemaA lecture by John David Rhodes (BSR; Cambridge). Many of the spaces and thoroughfares that we take for granted in the centre of Rome are the results of brutal practices that reshaped the city only several decades ago. While every power that has ruled Rome sought–with varying degrees of intensity and success–to fashion the city in its own image, Fascism’s sventramento (disembowelling) of several of Rome’s neighbourhoods left a spatial and visual legacy that is troubling and difficult to pin down. This talk will range across documentary filmmaking, photography, painting, official planning discourses, and other materials in order...2020-07-1354 minThe BSR PodcastPious generals? Military investment in churches at Rome in the fifth century ADA lecture by Meaghan McEvoy (Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main) as part of the City of Rome Lecture Series2020-07-1354 minThe BSR PodcastG.E. Street in Rome. A Victorian architect and his churchesA lecture by Alex Bremner (Edinburgh / BSR Paul Mellon Centre Rome Fellow). This lecture examines the two Roman churches of the great English architect of the Victorian period, George Edmund Street (1824-81): St Paul’s Within-the-Walls (1872-6), Via Nazionale; and All Saints’ (1880-7), Via del Babuino. Then, as now, Street was known for his sensitivity and intelligence as an architect, particularly in the domain of ecclesiastical design, which led to him receiving the two Roman commissions. He also had an unrivalled reputation as being among Victorian Britain’s most knowledgeable architects on Italian medieval design, having travelled to Italy...2020-06-301h 23
The Bittersweet LifeWho Is Rome For?In cities like Rome, tourists are part of the city’s identity, its reality, its way of life. When they go away—and don’t come back—the city will inevitably change and adapt. Will the countless AirBNBs turn back into regular rentals, and will that in turn cause locals to move back to the historic center? Will the souvenir shops that have crowded out the artisanal workshops close their doors? Will restaurants that once hawked mediocre fare to tourists be forced to raise their standards in order to lure Romans to dine? On this episode, we hypothes...2020-06-0740 min
Romie RomeRomie Rome Presents The Soca Blast MixTape (QB Edition)Romie Rome Presents The Soca Blast MixTape (QB Edition) by Romie Rome2020-05-291h 00
Romie RomeRomie Rome Presents Timeless Vol. 2 (Dancehall Legends)Romie Rome Presents Timeless Vol. 2 (Dancehall Legends) by Romie Rome2020-05-291h 21
If You're Like MeAward-winning Rome and flame weedingWelcome to another episode of If You're Like Me. On this thrill packed episode, Rome announces his new award for general awesomeness (or at least many years of participation). Also, Joel has discovered a great way to make lawncare more fun: using fire. Other topics in this week's episode: When they make a movie about Covid pandemic Missed business opportunities and technologies that they should bring back Mannix marathon Fun with webcams on work meetings Salute to Mr. Coffee and interesting facts about what drip coffee makers have to do with geysers Jungle Jim's International Market...2020-05-2447 min
The Bittersweet LifeOut and About in RomeItaly has officially reopened for business. While masks are required in public places, social distancing is (supposedly) non-negotiable, and tourism is still non-existent, life is nevertheless quickly returning to normal. Perhaps too quickly? After Tiffany’s first aperitivo in Rome since the beginning of lockdown, she’s a bit apprehensive about how carelessly many of her fellow Romans (and sometimes herself) are picking up their old habits. Will the irrepressible sociality of Italians cause a second wave of Covid cases? Have we learned anything at all or will 2+ months of quarantine have been in vain? We discuss this...2020-05-2339 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #58: EMPTY ROMERome has finally opened up for walks in the center. Even so, when Tiffany finally has a chance to wander through the city, she finds it all but empty at midday. From the Spanish Steps to Piazza Venezia, from the Pantheon to Piazza Navona, Tiffany finds empty streets, chirping birds, and precious few residents out for a stroll. On this mini-episode, Tiffany takes you along on her walk around empty Rome, capturing the sounds she hears and describing the sights she sees, from a deserted Trevi Fountain to church bells at noon ringing for (almost...2020-05-1411 min
Romie RomeRomie Rome Presents Timeless (A Vybz Kartel Mixtape)Romie Rome Presents Timeless (A Vybz Kartel Mixtape) by Romie Rome2020-05-021h 28
The Bittersweet LifeVirtual Tour of RomeLonging to wander the streets of Rome, visit its most beautiful squares, and marvel at its monuments? Since, for now, that isn't possible for any of us (even those of us who live in Rome) we've put together a virtual auditory tour of the Eternal City. The magic of radio brings Katy's expert editing skills and Tiffany's knowledge of Rome together for a light-hearted, informative virtual walk through Rome... until the time we can do it for real. --------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send u...2020-04-2638 min
Wide World of RomeThe Rome Show- April 13, 2020Andrew and Rocky Romanella breakdown the championship matchup of the Rome Show Movie Madness bracket and award the top 3 finishers. The guys also dive into the debate of hockey versus every sport and what sport has the best athletes. Plus, they look ahead to better days and what each professional sport might do to bring competition back to the people.Find us on Facebook- @TheRomeShow1 or on Twitter/Instagram- @coachromo24--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/t...2020-04-161h 02Wide World of RomeThe Rome Show- April 6, 2020Andrew and Rocky Romanella breakdown the first five rounds of the Rome Show Movie Madness bracket and discuss their predictions for the final four. The guys also begin to breakdown the NFL draft, where Joe Burrow ends up and what teams are potentially looking to trade to get a QB. All this and more!Find us on Facebook- @TheRomeShow1 or on Twitter/Instagram- @coachromo24--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trsp/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.f...2020-04-161h 03Wide World of RomeThe Rome Show Podcast- 1/6/20Andrew and Rocky Romanella discuss the latest in sports topics on another addition of The Rome Show. NFL playoff review, Tom Brady's future, the state of coaching in the NFL, fan write-ins and more!Follow on socials @wideworldofrome--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trsp/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trsp/support2020-01-1059 minWide World of RomeThe Rome Show Podcast- 12/16/19On this weeks edition of the Rome Show, Andrew and Romanella hit the sorts landscape starting with the video scandal with the New England Patriots. They also breakdown the Army vs. Navy game, discuss the top 4 athletes of all-time, take some calls from the fans and drop some knowledge on why the NY Giants have been so bad since 2012.Tune in LIVE every Monday from 7-8pm EST on Hamilton Radio.net CH. 2Follow on Socials @wideworldofrome--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...2019-12-1858 min
The Bittersweet LifeBittersweet Moment #37: CHRISTMAS IN ROMESpending Christmas in Rome? On this week's mini-episode, Tiffany shares her tips on the best, coziest, and most festive ways to celebrate Christmas in Rome! Buon Natale e Buone Feste from The Bittersweet Life! ***Don't forget! All of our Patreon supportors at the $10 level or higher will be thrown into a hat to win a SIGNED copy of Mo Rocca's new book Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving mailed right to your door. You have until 15 December so get on it!*** ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the...2019-12-1213 minWide World of RomeThe Rome Show- 10/21/19Guest Host Rocky Romanella interviews the President of The UPS Store, Tim Davis to talk about building world class teams and relationships, leadership, developing people and MORE! A great interview to give insight to any leader looking to help grow both themselves and their team.Visit the website, wideworldofrome.com for all previous episodes of The Rome Show and check back in Monday, from 1-2pm on Hamilton Radio CH. 2 or facebook.com/andrew.romanellaSocials- @wideworldofrome--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...2019-10-2459 min
RomeRome - Some Things Don't Change (demo)Rome - Some Things Don't Change (demo) by Rome2019-10-2003 minWide World of RomeThe Rome Show Podcast- 9/30/19Head Baseball Coach Jamie Quinn from Fairleigh Dickinson University joins the show to discuss the NCAA D3 athletics model, building a successful program, leadership, coaching in the Cape Cod League, the Mets and more! Host Andrew Romanella also dives into the new California NCAA Fair Pay to Play Act and it's importance for the student-athlete moving forward, previews playoff baseball and gives you some important #'s in Rome-Alytics. Send us your thoughts for our next show via email TheRomeShow1@gmail.com or hit us up on social media @WideWorldofRome on Twitter and the Gram. The Ro...2019-10-021h 03
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If You're Like MeRome Maynard, RiflemanThis week we are preparing for our upcoming total solar eclipse. If you're like us, you will protect your vision during the eclipse, and listen to this exciting episode. Some of the topics discussed on this episode: Joel's business idea Notable deaths: June Foray and Martin Landau Rome's rifling problem Amazon item of the week Larry update The highlight of Rome's summer Duct tape Kojak, the lp Inventorying collections Rome's non-NASCAR trip to Bristol Office supply stores Bluetooth cell phone headsets CVS receipts If bad guys should come to your town, just call Rome the rifleman. He...2017-08-0647 min
Watch Rome BurnTwilight RomeNow on VHS - the Debut EP from Watch Rome Burn - the PNW Grunge-Punk brother-based 2 piece - LISTEN to their words, from lexicon to vernacular! - THRILL at the sonic assault! BE AMAZED, for you have no choice! 8 great songs to terrorize your thoughts, break your spine, and make you rise from your grave! Don't spill your drink, do inhale your popcorn - and run, crawl or slime your way to your local video cassette retailer to Watch Rome Burn!2017-07-1103 min
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Romie RomeRomie Rome Presents Boot Camp Vol.20 (Hip Hop Grooves)Romie Rome Presents Boot Camp Vol.20 (Hip Hop Grooves) by Romie Rome2017-03-2129 min
Romie RomeRomie Rome - Boot Camp Vol.19 (Dancehall)Romie Rome - Boot Camp Vol.19 (Dancehall) by Romie Rome2017-03-0932 min
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The Bittersweet LifeROMEPlanning a trip to Rome? We offer practical tips and hidden gems to make your vacation great. NEVER HEARD THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET SPONSOR: Reach thousands of expats and travelers all over the world by sponsoring The Bittersweet Life. Write the at bittersweetlife@mail.com to get the conversation going. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or write us @ bittersweetlife@mail.com. ©Web and show content can only be used with written permission.2015-06-0123 min