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The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 104: Visit the Real Italy with Irpinia EscapesOur guest this week is Josephine, founder of Sydney based travel company Irpinia Escapes. We had a fantastic time chatting about visiting Italy and having an authentic travel experience, one that takes you beyond the usual hot spots. In addition to being a travel company, Irpinia Escapes provides assistance to travelers to reconnect to their relatives in Italy. Irpinia Escapes will take you to the Southern Italian region of Campania, close to Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Irpinia offers a peaceful break from the crowds. Listen to the episode to hear more and you can also click the links...2025-07-2842 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 99: Remember the name Justin MerendinoThis was an incredibly fun episode to record with fellow a very proud Italian Australian, Perth's favourite real estate agent Justin Merendino!! We have a lot in common with Justin and hearing about his Italian heritage, being both Calabrese and Sicilian. Justin's passion for his culture is so strong and his regard for the language, including both dialects, is inspiring. We shared our thoughts of how important it is for ourselves and future generations to learn the traditions of their parents and Nonni so they can be passed down and carried on in the future. We also heard about...2025-06-2356 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 98: Dance like nobody's watching featuring Taysha FarrugiaWe had a lovely time chatting with our guest in this episode Taysha Farrugia. Taysha is a young Italian Australian based in Melbourne who at just 14 years old is already on her way to becoming a successful singer and actress. You will hear 2 of her songs in this episode and you can find her music on Spotify via the links below. We love chatting with the next generation of Italian Australians and we are certain there are big things coming up in Taysha's career as a performer. To follow Taysha on Instagram:...2025-06-1635 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 97: One life, two countries- how Daniele Foti-Cuzzola makes it work!We loved chatting with fellow Italian Australian Daniele Foti-Cuzzola in this week's episode. Daniele has grown up with a strong connection to his Italian heritage and we had lots to chat about including language, food and spending time in Italy. Daniele's connection to his culture has influenced his professional life as a Creative Director. He now has his own studio named 'Studio Musaicu' and divides his time between Italy and Australia. It was very interesting to hear how Daniele makes it work for him. We also heard about the special children's book Daniele was inspired to write named 'Arrivera...2025-06-0949 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 96: How much do you put in the Busta?- Italian Australian Style Featuring James LiottaOur friend and return guest, the talented James Liotta is back ! We loved catching up with James and hearing about what he has been getting up to. We are looking forward to seeing James when he is back in Perth touring with the Uncle Louie Variety Show in July, see the links below for more details.James also helped us answer an extremely important question- how much do you put in the Busta? Same as what they gave your sister? Do you allow for inflation? What about if it's a second wedding? Or what if the food...2025-06-0256 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 95: The Uncle Louie Variety show is coming to Australia!This was a very fun chat for us, we were joined by Lou Greco and Carlo Russo, the stars of The Uncle Louie Variety Show. They are comedians based in America and entertain millions with their hilarious videos on social media, they are also skilled stage performers and they are bringing their show to Australia this July with shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, our friend- the talented and extremely funny James Liotta is supporting them and we can't wait to see him also. These shows are going to be epic and tickets are selling fast, don't miss out...2025-05-261h 02
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 94: The perpetual Italian Australian Identify Crisis- featuring Elizabeth RoccaWe are so grateful to our friend Elena Di Fiore for introducing us to our guest in this episode!! In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Rocca, an Italian Australian from Adelaide. Elizabeth's Instagram page 'Adelaide Gal' is dedicated to showcasing current events in Adelaide. She works as an MC and is a radio host for Radio Italiana 531 where she co-hosts 'Feel Good Friday' every Friday afternoon. She is also extremely passionate about her Italian Heritage and the three of us quickly bonded over our shared Calabrese and central Italian heritage. To see more of what...2025-05-1943 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 93: It's Not You, it's Me- featuring Rosemary GattusoIn this episode we chatted with Rosemary Gattuso, a trauma informed family mediator who has written an Inspiring self-help book 'It's Not You, it's Me. We quickly bonded with Rosemary- over our shared Calabrese heritage- including our stereotypical Calabrese appearances- and our love for spending time in Italy. Rosemary told us all about her time spent living in Italy to consolidate learning the Italian language. We also heard how Rosemary's professional experiences led her to write her book. The book is inspiring and it is definitely worth a read. To hear more about Rosemary and her book see the...2025-05-1241 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 92: Our Italian Australian Idol featuring Gisella and Luke CollettiIt was an absolute pleasure to chat with Australian Idol Grand Finalist Gisella Colletti and her father Luke. Gisella is incredibly talented with an impressive vocal range and a powerful stage presence. We loved hearing Gisella tell us about her journey with Australian Idol, including having Marcia Hines surprise her at her house and performing with fellow Italian Australian, Tina Arena. It was easy to see that the Colletti family is very close knit and value their Italian Australian Identity. Luke and Gisella recounted their 2023 trip to Italy and we discussed the special experience of visiting your...2025-05-0552 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 91: Rom-Com fiction by 'The Italian Teacher' Jenna Lo BiancoWe were so excited to chat with this week's guest, Melbourne based internationally best selling author Jenna Lo Bianco. We are big fans of Jenna's work, reading her books will instantly make you feel as though you are in Italy. This is why are so happy to share her story with our listeners, if you haven't read her books yet then get your hands on one ASAP, you will not be disappointed! (see link below)A proud Italian Australian like us, Jenna told us about her passion for Italy and the Italian language and how this took...2025-04-2856 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 90: One date, two histories- April 25thWe are joined by return guest, our friend Mario Daviddi for a chat about how April 25th has a double significance for Italian Australians. We both learned a lot in this episode and enjoyed discussing how for Italian Australians April 25th is especially significant as we have a connection to this day through our Italian Heritage and also through our country of birth/adopted country. This date marks both Anzac Day in Australia and other parts of the world, and Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione) in Italy. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign of...2025-04-2152 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 89: Are Italians 'really' white? Featuring Anthony Locascio- Part 2In this episode we continue our chat about how Italian immigrants were viewed in terms of race and how this shapes our experience in current times. Looking back in time, the cultural landscape of Australia was very different than in present times. The White Australia Policy was in effect during the post war era when many Italians were immigrating to Australia. There was a lot to discuss and was worthy of a long chat so this episode is Part 2, if you didn't listen to Part 1 be sure to go back and listen before starting Part 2. Episode 88: Are...2025-04-1445 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 88: Are Italians ‘really’ white ? Featuring Anthony Locascio- Part 1Comedian Anthony Locascio is back to chat with us in this episode. Anthony is a well known and very talented Australian comedian with Italian and Greek heritage, our listeners will remember the chat we had with Anthony last year Episode 62: Are Greeks and Italians the same? Featuring Anthony Locascio - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyIt was great to chat with him again and hear about what he has been up to, especially his recent time performing in Canada and the USA. This time Anthony is back with us for a chat about how Italian immigrants were viewed...2025-04-0750 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 87: Growing up Italian Australian featuring Elena Di FioreWe had a great time chatting about growing up Italian Australian with our guest in this episode- Elena Di Fiore. Elena is a business consultant, wife, mother of 3 children and a proud Italian Australian. Elena is the manager of our previous guest, the incredibly talented musician Michael Cristiano. You will hear some of Michael's music in this episode and we chatted about our appreciation of his work. If you missed our episode with Michael you can listen here Episode 66: The Language of our Hearts. Michael Cristiano's Italian Album 'Mai Finira' - The Italian Australian Podcast | Podcast on Spotify2025-03-3159 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 86: The most Italian Australian person we know featuring Daniel SianiWe think we have found the most Italian Australian person in Australia and he joined us our guest in this episode! After a couple of failed attempts, the Malocchio finally lifted and we were able to have this chat. Daniel Siani is based Melbourne, we always enjoy getting a perspective from a different part of the country. Daniel was born in Australia to Italian immigrants, when he was a baby they made the decision to move back to Italy where they stayed until moving back again to Australia when he was 16. Since then he has continued to go back...2025-03-2454 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 85: Meet the Perth Italian Festival MC featuring Alexander CircostaIt's not long now until the Perth Italian Festival is back, it's April 5th 11am-10pm at Langley Park. The Festival is back for it's second year following the enormous success in 2024 thanks to Frank Miranda aka Mr Accordion Man and the hard working committee members who volunteer their time and skills to put this event together. This year Alexander is part of the committee and is one of the MCs of the Festival. We were so grateful for the opportunity to chat with him, we had a lot of fun chatting about our shared experiences as Italian Australians...2025-03-1745 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 84: Favourite 'Nonni words' featuring Massimo CorrenteWe loved having another chat with Melbourne based content creator Massimo Corrente, this week we had a light hearted chat about our favourite 'Nonni words' and funny things Nonni say. This is a topic children and grandchildren of Italian immigrants can all relate to, in Australia and anywhere there are Italian immigrants. We loved remembering our Nonni in this episode, they are so special and there will never be another generation the same as them.To see more of the fun things Massimo gets up to you can find him on Instagram at Massimo Corrente (@masscorrente) • Instagram ph...2025-03-1043 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 83: The Flesh in My Life featuring Vince Garreffa (Part 2)This is Part 2 of our chat with Vince Garreffa- if you missed Part 1 we recommend starting there so you don't miss out of any of Vince's remarkable story.In this episode we chatted about Vince's work as a butcher, how the Mondo Butcher business started and how they came up with the name. It was heartwarming to hear about Vince's love and respect for his wife Anne who he acknowledges as a huge part of his success. It was Anne convinced Vince to write his autobiography 'The Flesh in My Life' which is...2025-03-0359 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 82: The Flesh in My Life featuring Vince Garreffa (Part 1)What an absolute honour it was for us to have a long chat in person with Vince Garreffa. Vince is an icon in the Perth Italian Community, he is most well known for launching Mondo Butchers in 1979 but there is so much more to his story than the business. Born in Calabria in 1951, Vince and his mother and brothers immigrated to Australia in 1956 to join his father who was waiting for them in Perth. Vince told us about the experience of his family in their new country. We heard about family life and the mindset of Southern...2025-02-2439 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 81: In the ring with Denise RenziWe love getting to meet new friends through this podcast and this week we have another to introduce to our listeners- Denise Renzi. Denise is originally from the beautiful city of Modena in Italy and is now based in Bendigo where she is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional boxer. Currently she is an amateur boxer and competes in the Victorian Amateur Boxing League. It was so interesting to hear her story of becoming a boxer, as well as her story of how she came to live in Australia. We also discussed boxing as a sport and how...2025-02-1747 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 80: Happily ever after- Italian Australian Style! A Valentine's Day SpecialIt's almost Valentine's Day so for this week's episode we caught up with a couple who just love to celebrate this occasion, our Aunty Mimma and Uncle Rolly. Aunty Mimma is our Dad Melo's youngest sister and her husband is our Uncle Rolly. We love their story of an Italian Australian woman marrying an Australian man. It was a lot of fun going listening to the story of how they met, meeting each other's families and how they are still very much in love after more than 25 years of marriage.We are very close Aunty Mimma and...2025-02-1055 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 79: When you're more Italian than you realise! Ft Laura CortellazziWe love having our friends join us on the podcast, this week we are joined by Laura Cortellazzi. Laura's story is unique and fascinating. Laura immigrated to Australia with her parents at the age of 18, she was born in France to parents of Sicilian heritage however her dad was actually born in Australia before moving back to Italy as a child. Living in France Laura grew up with French as her first language but learned Italian through her family, she later learned English a teenager.
We heard the story of how Laura met her husband Anthony who...2025-02-0342 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 78: The influence of our NonniOur dad Melo joins again on the podcast, this episode is in honour of our Nonni, those who we are still lucky enough to still have with us and those passed. We thought it was good timing as this episode airs a few days after what would have been our Nonno Rocco's 100th birthday and also the birthday of our Nonno Benito, he has also passed.
We heard Melo's memories of the Nonni he had in Australia and of his experience as a Nonno to his three grandchildren. We enjoyed this chat, telling stories and celebrating the...2025-01-2743 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 77: Featuring Joseph and Fiona MillimaciMeet the Millimaci's, Joseph and Fiona, a married couple who are very well known within the Perth Italian community. We were lucky to have Joseph as one of our first guests in 2023 and for this chat his lovely wife Fiona joined us as well.
We loved hearing the story of how they met and became friends bonding over mutual friends, a shared Italian heritage and a strong passion and love for languages. The friendship blossomed into a romance, they married, had a family and both have had long fulfilling careers as language teachers.
This was...2025-01-2054 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 76: From Naples with love featuring Etta D'EliaOur good friend, the incredibly talented Etta D'Elia is back for a chat, we talked about so many things, food of course, the impact of Italian immigration on Australian culture and we were so excited to hear about her new show 'From Naples with love.'
In case you missed our last chat with Etta- episode 23- Etta is a successful Jazz performer, having studied classical music in Italy prior to moving to Australia. Her 2024 show 'Buonasera Signorina was a hit and she is back at Fringe World Perth with her new show 'From Naples with Love...2025-01-1341 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 75: Experience Italy like a local ft Francesca BredaIn our first episode of 2025 we bring you a chat with Francesca, the creator of OzItaly, a unique concept which offers Australians the opportunity to experience life in Italy like a local. We have all the details in our chat, OzItaly which began in 2018, is a cultural exchange program where Australians are hosted by an Italian family for a period of 1-3 months. Participants and host families choose each other via a process facilitated by OzItaly. Francesca, a native Italian spent many years living, travelling and working in Australia and her understanding of the two cultures is a big...2025-01-0643 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 74: Buon Anno a TuttiThis is our last episode for 2024 and we have thoroughly enjoyed the journey with our podcast this year. This episode was recorded on Boxing Day in person just us two so there was plenty of time for sibling banter! We chatted about our D’Aqui family Christmas, debated which was the best panettone we tried this season as well as looking ahead to our New Year’s Eve plans and what’s ahead for us in 2025. We are excited for some of the guests we will chat with and are we will to bring our listeners Italian Australian content each w...2024-12-3031 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 73: Buon Natale a Tutti featuring Joseph SgambelluriFor this episode, coming to you on Christmas Eve, we chatted with our good friend and return guest, Joseph Sgambelluri, also known for his Instagram page, The Italian Aussie Cook (@theitalianaussiecook) • Instagram photos and videos
Joseph and his wife have recently returned to Perth after living in Sydney for several years and we are so happy to have them living back in WA. They have also recently had an incredible holiday in Italy and we loved hearing Joseph recount their experiences.
And with it almost being Christmas we also discussed our plans for this year, tr...2024-12-2354 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 72: Carmine's Musical Journey from Salerno to PerthWe are excited to share this chat with well known and incredibly talented Perth based musician, Carmine Napoli. Part of the 'new wave' of Italian immigrants to Australia, Carmine left Salerno and made a new home in Perth. We had lots of laughs in our chat and enjoyed finding that we have many common interests. It was great to hear Carmine's story as a musician which started as a child, he grew up in a musical family and spent many years playing music with his two younger brothers in Italy. Carmine has impressive guitar skills and a captivating husky...2024-12-1653 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 71: An Italian Australian Love Story featuring Tiffany and Fabio CorradoWe always love it when our friends join us for an episode! In this episode we chat with long time friends of Lukas, Tiffany and Fabio Corrado. Tiffany is an Italian Australian like us and as a young woman she followed her dream to live and work in Italy. In Italy she soon found love and her future husband Fabio. Their love story has seen time spent living in both Italy and Australia, 5 children, Fabio learning to speak English and inspirational adventures travelling between the two countries with multiple children. We chatted about the differences in the way of...2024-12-0943 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 70: The Italian Americans of LA featuring Marianna GattoOur guest in this episode is Marianna Gatto, executive director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, an institution that she co-founded. This was a very interesting chat for us, Marianna told us many fascinating details about the history of Italian immigration across the United States. We enjoyed discussing the similarities and differences between the Italian history in the USA and Australia. Despite living in different countries we can absolutely feel a connection through our shared Italian heritage and we were inspired to hear of Marianna's work, not just through the museum but also in her book that...2024-12-0249 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 69: Mangia- How to eat your way through Italy featuring Maria PasqualeAs long time fans of Maria Pasquale, we were both so excited to chat with her in this week's episode. Maria is born in Melbourne to Italian parents and grew up with a very strong connection to her Italian heritage. Her connection to Italy is so strong that she decided to move to Rome over 10 years ago where she is now based. She has established herself as an award winning international food and travel journalist, her lifestyle blog HeartRome has readers in over 100 countries. She has also created an Instagram page HeartRome which shares an insiders view of Rome...2024-11-2552 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 68: The Fully Sickest of Them All featuring Massimo CorrenteWe teamed up with content creator Massimo Corrente in this week's episode. Massimo is a proud Italian Australian based in Melbourne and is doing an amazing job and keeping our culture proud and strong for the next generation. He achieves this is fun and light hearted ways such as being crowned the title by Sooshi Mango as 'The Fully Sickest of Them All'. Beyond the silliness and laughs Massimo is completely authentic is his passion for and knowledge about Italian Culture with a strong connection to his family in Italy and an impressive grasp on the language.
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The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 67: Cheese on pasta- yes or no? Featuring Chef Luca GuiottoWe always love talking about food so we were delighted to be joined by Chef Luca Guiotto in this week’s episode. Luca has spent his entire professional life as Chef, training in Italy where he was born in the Veneto region. His career has taken him all over Italy, next to Switzerland, then to Sydney for a number of years then to Adelaide where he is now based with his family. Luca told us of his experience working as a chef in Italy and how this compares with Switzerland and Australia. We also chatted about how cuisine and th...2024-11-1155 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 66: The Language of our Hearts. Michael Cristiano's Italian Album 'Mai Finira'We were thrilled to get a chance to chat with Michael Cristiano ahead of the release of his new album 'Mai Finira'
Michael was born and raised in Melbourne to Calabrese immigrants. His talents as a musician were obvious from 6 years of age and Michael describes his father as being influential and supportive on his journey as a musician. Michael has had a long and successful career in the music industry as a performer, a composer and a producer. His most recent work is 'Mai Finira'- an album of original songs with Italian lyrics. As soon as...2024-11-0454 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 65: A passion for Opera with Naomi JohnsHow exciting for us to be joined by a real life Opera star in this episode! Naomi Johns, of Sicilian heritage, is based in Perth and joined us for a chat ahead of her upcoming performance in 'Opera at the Quarry' 14th-16th November at the Quarry Amphitheatre- tickets available via the link: West Australian Opera - OPERA IN THE QUARRY (waopera.asn.au)
Naomi told us about her connection with her heritage and the Italian language which came from a close bond with her Nonna, we heard how her journey started from a young age and she...2024-10-2850 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 64: Marco Petta talks Adelaide Italian Festival 2024In this episode we were joined again by Station Manager of Radio Italiana 531, our friend Marco Petta.
Marco recently had an amazing experience attending the Melbourne Italian Festa and we loved hearing his stories, especially about 'Turismo delle Radici' which is an organisation which helps to connect Italian Australians with their Italian heritage- check out their Instagram profile for more information.
Another festival coming up soon is the Adelaide Italian Festival- 1st November- 10th November- and we heard some details about what to expect at this festival from Marco. As always it's a great pleasure...2024-10-2146 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 63: Does Central Italy exist?We are joined again by our friend Mauro Daviddi, last time we heard his fascinating personal journey, this time he shared some of his vast knowledge of Italian history in a discussion about Central Italy. This is a part of Italy, historically and geographically that is less well known in popular culture compared to North and South Italy. Mauro's enthusiasm is palpable as he explains the history of Central Italy and describes the influence of Central Italy in the present day. We both learned a lot in this episode and we are sure our listeners will find this discussion...2024-10-1439 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 62: Are Greeks and Italians the same? Featuring Anthony LocascioWe had a lot of laughs in this week’s episode with our guest, stand up comedian Anthony Locascio. Anthony has performed across Australia and internationally over the
past couple of years, in our chat he told us about his current show Pappou which is a tribute to his Greek Grandfather.
With Anthony being half Italian and half Greek, we ended up chatting about the different cultures and asked him the question- ‘are Italians and Greeks the same?’ Listen to the episode to hear what Anthony has to say about this!
We had so much fun re...2024-10-0746 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 61: Your inside guide to the Italian Film Festival 2024Bonus episode!!!!
The St Ali Italian Film Festival is currently happening all around Australia. Tonight is the opening night of the Festival in Perth so to celebrate we are bringing our
listeners an extra episode. We were so excited to have Elysia Zeccola, Festival Director from Palace Cinemas as our guest.
We loved getting the inside information about the Festival from Elysia and we heard how Palace Cinemas is a family business with four siblings working together! Elysia
told us about how the Festival started and how the films are selected. We also heard about s...2024-10-0223 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 60: Italians never forget- Emilio Ricciuti's Amazing StoryIn this week’s episode we heard an amazing story. A story from the time of World War 2 in Abruzzo, Italy, a story of a family helping out another family who had lost everything and how this generosity was never forgotten. These two families were destined to cross paths again, many years later in Melbourne, Australia.
We were told this incredible story by our guest Emilio Ricciuti, an Italian Australian based in Melbourne. Emilio is a talented performer, dancer and entertainer and is the creator of Ela Rose Studios. The studio offers unique workshops, dance classes and mo...2024-09-3052 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 59: Growing up at the Laguna Veneto Bocce ClubIt was so fun to be joined by another brother and sister for this episode! Sandro Barzotto, president of the Laguna Veneto Bocce Club and his sister Diana who is also heavily involved in the club are our guests for this episode. We had the pleasure of meeting them earlier this year and quickly developed a friendship.
In this episode we loved hearing Sandro and Diana's story and experience of being part of the club as children and how this has continued into adulthood. It was also so interesting to hear the history of the club. Known...2024-09-2349 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 58: Tayla's Passion for all things ItalianWe have often said that everybody wants to be Italian, in this episode have some strong evidence to support this claim. Meet Tayla, 25 years old from Perth, WA, not of Italian heritage by blood however she has an enormous love and passion for all things Italian. From the Italian language- which she has studied and learned how to speak, travel to Italy- in our chat Tayla told us of her experience visiting Italy, we also cannot forget the food, we had plenty to talk about on this topic!
Tayla is vibrant and very funny, we loved hearing...2024-09-1640 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 57: Marco Petta always in the actionThis week's episode features one of our favourite return guests- Marco Petta! Station manager at RadioItaliana 531, based in Adelaide, Marco is a busy guy. In this episode we heard his experience visiting Perth earlier this year for the epic game AC Milan versus Roma at Optus Stadium where Marco led the fan club- Milan Club Australia in bringing some serious fan energy.
We also chatted about his most recent trip to Italy and commentating AFL games live in Italian. As we have said, he is a busy guy and devotes a lot of time to keeping the...2024-09-0950 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 56: A chat with 'Wogism' creator NicholasWe had a great time chatting Wogism creator Nicholas. An Italian Australian just like us, Nicholas is based in Melbourne. To celebrate his passion for his culture Nicholas created his brand 'Wogism' which includes a podcast, blog and Instagram page. In our chat we talked about our passion for our culture, what it means to be a 'Wog' and asked are we still 'other?'
WOGISM (@wogism) • Instagram photos and videos
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The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 55: A new country, a whole new life- featuring Mauro DaviddiIntroducing our new friend Mauro Daviddi as our guest in this week’s episode. Mauro immigrated to Australia at the age of 36, speaking no English when he arrived. His journey to be able to stay in Australia was full of ups and downs and hard work which ultimately paid off. In his new life here in Australia he has found joy, love and professional success in his field of public speaking and relationship counselling. Mauro is a published author and has a wealth of knowledge in many areas. We look forward to our next chat with Mauro.
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The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 54: The story behind Mr Accordion Man featuring Frank Miranda
In this episode we caught up with our friend Mr Accordion
Man- Frank Miranda. Frank is very well known in the Italian Australian
community, especially in Perth. You may have seen him playing around the city,
as we always say- Frank is everywhere! We were also very interested to hear
Frank's personal story, born in Perth, Frank's family moved back to Italy for a
period of time however ultimately returned to Australia. Frank told us about
his journey in learning the piano accordion and how he came to be Mr Accordion
Man.
Home - Mr...2024-08-1947 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 53: Celebrating one year of the Italian Australian PodcastIt's our one year anniversary!! We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and in this episode we cast our minds back to August 2023 when we started on this journey. What a journey it has been, we have had so much fun. We have laughed, we have argued, technology frustrations even had Josie in tears on one occasion! It has been an honour to have met so many amazing people, including our guests and people within the community. Some guests were international celebrities, some were family and friends, others we were meeting for the first time and we loved...2024-08-1252 minThe Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 52: ‘Fate decided by the toss of a coin' ft Sara MigliaccioSara’s unique and fascinating migration experience sounds like a story with so many twists and turns it could be from a film! From Adelaide to Perth, to Naples to Adelaide, back to Naples then back to Adelaide then to Milan! Her story includes an earthquake, unexpected romance and juggling life as a mother whilst working for NATO. We discussed her experience of defining her identity as an Italian and an Australian, being both but neither at the same time.2024-08-0547 minThe Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 51: Italian Traditions Down Under- ft Joseph Sgambelluri AKA The Italian Aussie CookOur good friend Joseph Sgambelluri AKA The Italian Aussie Cook joined us again for a chat about Italian traditions which are still carried on in Italian Australian families today. These traditions include pig day, sauce day and wine making. We always enjoy having a chat and a laugh with Joseph. Listen to this episode for some inspiration and motivation to carry on your family traditions.2024-07-2956 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 50: ‘What went wrong? Italy at Euro 2024 featuring Anthony CortellazziAnthony Cortellazzi is back again for a chat about soccer, this time we are breaking down Italy’s performance in Euro 2024 and asking the question- what went wrong? Was it all Spalletti’s fault? Join us as we break it down game by game and discuss what needs to change for the Italian National team to be competitive in the World Cup 2026.2024-07-2250 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 49: Exploring our ancestors and DNA surprisesIn this episode Lukas finally got a chance to tell Josie and the listeners about his extensive research into family history. Lukas explains how to access Italian records online and gives some advice on how people can start their own research. Often what is found in this research is surprising, the stories of our ancestors are just waiting to be discovered. Another way of finding answers about family history is DNA testing. As part of this chat Lukas and Josie compare their DNA results as siblings- who is ‘more Italian?’ Hear the answer in this episode!2024-07-1555 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 48: When 3 Italian Australians get on a zoom call....What a fun time we had recording this episode! We were joined by our new friend Adriana Cefalà, an Italian Australian from country Victoria who is now living in Piemonte, Italy. Adriana is the host of her own podcast, English with an Aussie. We had so much to talk about and no surprise we didn’t get through half of the topics on our list- partly due to the Malocchio caused by Lukas! Listen to the episode to hear how this played out.2024-07-0855 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 47: The Spud King Tony GalatiWhat an absolute honour it was to have a chat with an icon of Western Australia, the ‘Spud King Tony Galati. A proud Italian Australian and founder of a chain of successful farmers markets named Spudshed, Tony is famous for his long battle with bureaucracy which ultimately saw a change to laws which greatly benefited local farmers. Tony told us about his experiences as a child born to Sicilian immigrants in the 1960s, the importance of family and keeping traditions alive. He also told us a little bit about his battle with the ‘Spud Board’ and of his desire to fight...2024-07-0133 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 46: Keep your Italian language connection with Hashtag Italia RadioWe loved chatting with Ada Guglielmino, the host of a local radio show ‘Hashtag Italia Radio’ in this episode. On Radio Fremantle 107.9FM every Thursday 5pm-6pm, the show is spoken in Italian and includes music, news for the local Italian community, art, culture and movies, with guests and interviews from Australia and Italy. The great thing is if you miss the live show you can listen back via the on demand section on the website https://radiofremantle.com.au/shows/hashtag-italia Ada is originally from Piemonte, Italy and moved to Fremantle over 10 years ago. We chatted about her story and...2024-06-2654 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 45: Featuring Samuel AKA the Accordion ProdigyItalians love the piano accordion, you hear the piano accordion, you hear Italy! So how great is it to know we have a very talented young piano accordion player right here in Perth. We were so happy to have Samuel and his mother Marina join us for a chat. Samuel is just 8 years old and we loved hearing the story of him choosing the learn the piano accordion, just like his Nonno. Josie was thrilled to get a live show in her living room. Samuel’s interest and pride in his Italian heritage is easy to see as he told ab...2024-06-1748 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 44: Inspiration Calabrese Style- featuring Biagio VersaceBiagio Versace, the host of the popular ‘Mindpositivo’ podcast and radio presenter joined us for a chat in this episode. Lukas has discovered we have a connection with Biagio through our shared Calabrese heritage, we thoroughly enjoyed exploring this as well as the importance of keeping our culture alive and the rise of podcasts in the changing world of media.2024-06-1043 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 43: Melo joins us for Scopa Vs BriscolaOur Dad Melo is back on the Italian Australian Podcast!! He was the person who taught us how to play Italian cards when we were kids and it was great to have a chat with him in this episode. He tells us about some of his memories of playing cards with his Dad and relatives. We also discuss the many varieties of Italian cards and how that reflects the regional differences of Italy as a whole. Plus we ask the big question- what is your favourite Italian card game???2024-06-0352 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 42: Italian Football fever hits Perth- featuring Anthony CortellazziIt’s a big week for Perth! This Friday AC Milan and Roma play at Optus stadium so we decided this was a great time to have a chat about soccer. For this episode we were joined by our good friend Anthony Cortellazzi, originally from Sydney, he became our neighbour then our friend. He truly has a passion for soccer as a player, coach and spectator and we loved recording this episode with him. We also thank our sponsor for this episode ‘That Little Gelato Cart’ https://www.thatlittlegelatocart.com.au/2024-05-2759 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 41: ‘Mamma's not happy' with James LiottaJames Liotta is back for his 3rd episode on the Italian Australian Podcast. It’s exactly one month from the date of this episode until James kicks off his solo tour of his ‘Mamma’s not happy’ tour. The tour starts in our home city Perth at the Astor Theatre. In this episode James gave us a glimpse at some of the hilarious content the audience can expect, we are so excited for this show! At the time of recording this episode- tickets for the Perth show and some others are were still available, they are selling fast so don’t miss out...2024-05-2043 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 40: Getting your Italian CitizenshipAre you thinking about applying for Italian Citizenship but not sure where to start? Listen to this chat for some helpful info to get you started. We had a great time chatting with our guest and it is our first episode to feature a guest who does not have Italian heritage! Nik Kraljevic is a Croatian Australian and founder of Societates Civis a company which has developed a series of apps including CitizenIT.
CitizenIT is an app which aims to make obtaining Italian Citizenship cheaper and easier to users for free.CitizenIT does this by:
1. Answering a simple questionaire for...2024-05-1347 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 39: A chat with Joe AvatiWhat an absolute thrill it was to have Italian Australian comedy legend Joe Avati join us for an episode! With a career spanning over 25 years Joe is an icon both in Australia and internationally. Listen to our chat to hear more about his story and his view on how ‘political correctness’ has impacted the comedy scene. We also discussed our shared heritage and our identity as Italian Australians. The day after we recorded this episode Josie attended Joe’s current award winning show ‘When I was your age’ at Crown Theatre and witnessed first hand Joe’s talent as a performer. I...2024-05-0640 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 38: How to research your family tree - featuring Bob SorrentinoEver wanted to know more about your Italian heritage but didn’t know where to start? Our guest for this episode joined us from the USA- Mr Bob Sorrentino- and he has some answers for you! He has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for genealogy which he has shared for many years in his popular podcast ‘Italian Roots and Genealogy,’ In addition to his podcast, blog and facebook page, Bob is also an author and has published a book titled ‘Farmers and Nobles’ Tune in to this episode to hear Bob’s fascinating personal story and for an informative...2024-04-2954 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 37: An Italo-Belgian Down Under! ‘Heapost’ creator - Diego FilippozziIn this episode we are joined by the creator of ‘Heapost’ Diego Filippozzi. Born in Belgium to Italian immigrants, he is proud of both his Italian and Belgian heritage. Diego told us about the experience of Italians who migrated to Belgium post world war 2 and of his own experience as a backpacker arriving in Australia in 2018. As a backpacker Diego learned about the challenges for backpackers in receiving mail, at times which may include vital documents. This inspired him to develop his unique service ‘Heapost’ which solves this problem completely for his customers. Listen to the chat to find out more. ht...2024-04-2247 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 36: ‘What’s in a name?’Do you know why names are often repeated in Italian families? And do you know what Lukas’ name ‘should’ have been? We have a few fun facts for you! In this episode we discuss the Italian Australian experience of names including naming traditions from Italy and how they have both continued and evolved in the diaspora. We also talk about how names are abbreviated and/or translated. We also discuss the importance of names and the influence they may have on an individual.2024-04-1545 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 35: Recap of Perth Italian FestivalIn this episode you will hear about our experience at the Perth Italian Festival which we attended on the weekend. It won’t surprise our listeners to hear that we had an amazing time! Listen to this episode to hear about how the idea for the festival became a reality and an achievement for Frank Miranda AKA Mr Accordion Man, the Perth Italian Festival Incorporated, the City of Perth and everyone in involved. We are so grateful to have been given a base at the information booth where we based ourselves for the day and met some lovely people. The da...2024-04-0855 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 34: ‘Wog Life'- A tribute to Nick GiannopoulosA few weeks ago we made it to ‘Woglife’ Nick Giannopoulos’ farewell tour at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco and it was an absolutely amazing performance. We have been fans of Nick and his work since we were children. As a Greek Australian performer, Nick has done so much in the entertainment business with a strong ethnic theme including Wogs out of Work, Acropolis Now and the Wog Boy films, here at the Italian Australian Podcast we consider him to have OG status. In this episode we give tribute to Nick and his hard work and his passion for his cultur...2024-04-0142 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 33: Buona PasquaWe are officially in Holy Week and for this episode we were joined by our good friend and unofficial co-host Daniel Italiano for a fun chat about our Easter traditions. You will hear a lot of laughs and it won’t be surprising for our listeners to hear that food was a big topic for discussion along with celebrating with family and observing traditions throughout the period of lent.2024-03-2547 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 32: Introducing our Nonna MariaWe are thrilled to have finally gotten our beloved Nonna Maria on the Italian Australian Podcast. We have grown up extremely close with her and she has heavily impacted our lives and identity as Italian Australians. Born in Rome in 1936 she immigrated to Australia in 1960 with our Nonno and mum Rosalba. Like so many others, her experience of immigration was a struggle, however in some ways her experience was quite unique, being from Rome she found it hard to identify not only with Australian people but also the majority of other Italian immigrants who were predominantly from further south. This...2024-03-1837 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 31: Marco Petta talks Sanremo 2024Our South Australian correspondent is back, invigorated after his recent trip back to Italy to attend the amazing Sanremo music festival. In his role as Station Manager at Radio Italiana 531, Marco and his team were proud to bring the energy and joy of Sanremo to Australia via the station and social media. If you haven’t already checked out the station’s updated app- follow the link below. https://linktr.ee/productionradioitaliana?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2024-03-1141 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 30: Everything you need to know about the Perth Italian FestivalWe feel very fortunate to be involved with the upcoming Perth Italian Festival and for this episode two of the organisers joined us for a chat. Frank Miranda, AKA Mr Accordion Man and Sandro Barzotto, president of the Laguna Club are some of the passionate and hardworking people who are putting this event together. There have been Italian events in Perth in the past but this is the Inaugural Perth Italian Festival, sponsored by the city of Perth and presented by Perth Italian Festival Inc, a non for profit organisation. It will be held at Langley Park and runs day...2024-03-0430 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 29: Our NSW correspondent featuring Joseph Sgambelluri AKA The Italian Aussie CookOur NSW correspondent is back, many of you will remember Joseph Sgambelluri from episode 14. We had a great time getting together again for this week’s episode and we loved having a chat about Joseph and his wife’s exciting times recently with the creation of their unique instagram page ‘The Italian Aussie Cook’ https://www.instagram.com/theitalianaussiecook?igsh=MXNuNm5rN2p4anVjeA== We enjoyed a discussion about how food is vital in connecting people to their culture. As always we got pretty excited talking about food so stay tuned for details about the meatball competition! Joseph also told us about...2024-02-2642 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 28: Featuring Giuseppe the MCFor this episode we were joined by Canadian comedian Giuseppe Meleca AKA Giuseppe the MC. This incredibly funny and creative man is known around the globe and famous for his hilarious videos and skits which are all the more hilarious by the way he includes his Italian language, Calabrese. In this episode Giuseppe described his family’s story of immigration and his personal story of how he found his calling as a comedian. Listen in to hear about all of this plus the exciting details of Giuseppe’s upcoming performances in Australia. giuseppethemc.com fizlink.com/giuseppethemc2024-02-1952 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 27: Diamante The Italian Lifestyle TV- featuring Adriano IppolitiWe were honoured to have the CEO and founder of Diamante The Italian Lifestyle TV as our guest on this episode. Adriano Ippoliti joined us from Abruzzo to tell us about his creation Diamante TV, a platform dedicated solely to streaming Italian content around the world. Diamante has something for everyone, content is available in both English and Italian and provides a fantastic opportunity for viewers to enjoy the beauty of Italy and to immerse themselves in the language. Diamante offers a variety of content including documentaries, movies, fashion, sport, cooking, travel and children’s shows. An amazing opportunity we wa...2024-02-1251 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 26: That’s NOT Amore featuring Carla Anita MattiazzoOur guest in this episode is Carla Anita Mattiazzo, a talented performer. Carla is the cabaret artist and founder of Carla’s Confessional Cabaret and her new show ‘That’s NOT Amore’ is featuring at Adelaide Fringe 2024. An exploration of growing up, Italian in Australia. This Cabaret speaks to the complicated layers of life, generational trauma, ones worth, expectations and the value of women. In this episode Carla describes her Italian heritage and her journey as a performer. https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/that-s-not-amore-af2024 https://catherinehouse.org.au/2024-02-0548 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 25: Leaving ‘Il Bel Paese’ from Saronno to Dardanup- Giovanni Marchetti and his storyIn this episode you will hear something a bit different, our first interview recorded in Italian. We have the pleasure of introducing Giovanni, Lukas’ neighbour. Born in Saronno in 1930, he immigrated to Australia shortly after the end of World War 2. In this episode we discuss the joys of being able to speak with native Italian speakers and how special it is to hear their memories of Italy and experiences of immigration.2024-01-2937 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 24: Let’s talk about…. Food!!Food and family are key parts of life in Italy and it’s no surprise that these values have travelled with those who left Italy and started a new life in a different country. In this episode we only scratch the surface in a light hearted discussion of ‘Italian Australian’ cuisine as we know it today, how it differs from cuisine in Italy and some of the reasons for this.2024-01-2244 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 23: Buonasera Signorina- featuring Etta D’EliaOur guest for this episode is the very talented singer and performer Etta D’Elia. From an early age Etta had a passion for music and performing, she studied classical music in Italy and has performed at the Vatican for not one, but two Popes! Since moving to Perth over 10 years ago she has continued her successful career as a jazz performer. Currently she is busy preparing for her next performance ‘Buonasera Signorina- Italian music meets jazz-again’ which is part of the Fringeworld Perth 19th, 20th and 21st January, also she is performing at Fringeworld in Adelaide 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mar...2024-01-1545 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 2: Italian? Australian? What it means to be bothThis episode originally aired 22nd August, now edited for improved sound quality. Lukas and Josie are back for their second episode to discuss self identification and explore the meaning of ‘Italian Australian’ Listen in and enjoy some funny stories including ‘how to do an Italian Australian bbq’ ,what the ‘real’ Italians think about our food, as well as some thought provoking discussion as to how immigration has lead to the Italian Australian experience of today.2024-01-1336 min
The Italian Australian PodcastIntroduction and Benvenuti to The Italian Australian PodcastOriginally this episode aired 15th August 2023, now edited for improved sound quality. Lukas and Josie D’Aqui are excited to launch their first episode. First generation Italian-Australians on their maternal side with a Roman born mum who has family lines from Rome, Le Marche and the Valtellina. And second generation Italian-Australians on their paternal side having an Australian born father of Calabrese origin. Blessed to have grown up with a strong connection to their Italian roots, this podcast hopes to help keep you connected with yours and to laugh and learn along the way! This episode will introduce the brother an...2024-01-1315 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 22- Italian Australian Generation Z featuring il nostro cugino- Adam HesterOne of our main goals in doing this podcast is to motivate and inspire the next generation to embrace their Italian Australian identity, continue traditions, speak Italian and maintain a connection with the culture and loved ones in Italy. We are so proud to introduce an amazing young man, a member of our family who we can truly say embodies all of these qualities. Adam, or ‘Adamo’ as we affectionately call him, will tell us about his passion for being an Italian Australian, travel in Italy, his journey in learning the language as well an explanation of ‘trap’ music for the non...2024-01-0842 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 21: The First Italian Australian Prime Minister- Anthony AlbaneseFor our first episode of 2024 we decided to talk politics. This episode discusses the 2017-2018 Australian Parliamentary eligibility crisis. Also you will hear Josie tell the fascinating personal story of Anthony Albanese, our first Italian Australian Prime Minister, discovering that the father he had believed to be dead was alive in Italy and his subsequent journey to find him.2024-01-0148 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 20: Italian Australians and CricketItalian Australians love cricket and whilst it is a fairly new sport in Italy it has become increasingly popular over the past generation. In this episode we discuss the history of Italian Australians who have played cricket professionally and also chat a little about why we haven’t seen an abundance of Italian names wearing the baggy green.2023-12-2537 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 19: Buon Natale a tutti- a Christmas special with our compariIt was great fun getting together with our friends Joseph Versaci and Daniel Italiano who first featured as part of the podcast family in Episode 7. Together we had a chat about Christmas and how we celebrate this time of year as Italian Australians. *** Spoiler alert- the main themes, as always- are food and family!2023-12-1834 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 18: From Milan to Adelaide featuring Marco PettaIntroducing our official South Australian correspondent Marco Petta. Born in Milan to Sicilian and Tuscan parents, Marco immigrated to Adelaide 11 years ago where he is the Station Manager of Radio Italiana 531. In this episode we discuss the experiences of the current generation of Italian immigrants in Australia, including the joys and the challenges. Marco tells us about his observations of the Italian diaspora outside of Italy and it was great to get some fresh observations from his perspective. Marco is focused on celebrating the Italian culture and is passionate about the importance of the Italian language. If ever you were...2023-12-1155 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 17: A passion for languages and teaching- introducing Joseph MillimaciIn this episode we were lucky to have a conversation with our Sicilian born guest Joseph Millimaci. As a well known and highly respected member of the Italian Australian community in Perth Joseph tells us about his passion for all things Italian, including his work as an Italian teacher as well as his time spent as a musician. Join us for some great stories and some laughs in what was an inspirational and motivating interview.2023-12-0457 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 16: North Vs South featuring Deanna FurzeIn this episode we are delighted to be joined by our good friend Deanna Furze (maiden name Giumelli). Deanna is a proud Italian Australian, her father’s family come from Sondrio in the North of Italy, and we very much enjoyed examining some of the differences between Northern and Southern Italian immigrants in our conversation.2023-11-2759 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 15: Melo and Rosalba’s trip to ItalyMelo and Rosalba are back on the Italian Australian Podcast with stories of their recent trip to Italy. This is the first episode the 4 of us have recorded together and there was some interrupting of each but that’s life in an Italian family. Melo and Rose tell us about some of the highlights of their trip which include food and time spent with both sides of the family in Fiumicino and Calabria as well as time spent in Florence and Milan. We hope everyone enjoys listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.2023-11-2049 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 14: You can take the boy out of Harvey…Introducing Joseph Sgambelluri our NSW correspondentWe are thrilled to introduce our good friend Joseph Sgambelluri to our listeners! Born and raised in Harvey, WA, Joseph’s path has taken him to Sydney, NSW where he has lived and worked for many years. During his time in Sydney Joseph (affectionately known as ‘Gecko’ by his friends) has explored the Italian Australian culture the great City has to offer. Joseph has kindly agreed to share these experiences and join the podcast as our official NSW correspondent. Listen to this episode to hear more, we also look forward to touching base with Joseph soon.2023-11-1345 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 13: Italians love dogs- featuring Bianca SantucciWe are joined by our guest Bianca Santucci from Sydney. Bianca is a proud Italian Australian and we enjoyed hearing about her passion for the Italian culture and about her experiences visiting Italy. One of Bianca’s observations is how Italians love their pets, especially their dogs. She herself is a dog lover and has developed her own successful business as a dog trainer, dog sitter and dog walker. More details available through her website https://www.barkingwithbianca.com/ and also via Facebook, Instagram,Twitter and LinkedIn.2023-11-0644 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 12: DNA, family research and blood memory- what this means to usHave you ever been to a place for the first time and felt like you had been there before? Or met a relative for the first time and felt as though you had known them your whole life? Perhaps this experience can be explained as blood memory. Lukas will also explain how developing a family tree and DNA testing can trace ancestry.2023-10-3035 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 11- Featuring Nikki Dagostino ‘Little Miss SqueezeboxIn this episode we are very lucky to be joined by Nikki Dagostino. Nikki is an Italian Australian who was born and raised in Perth WA. From a young age she had a love and talent for music playing multiple instruments however she is most famous for playing the piano accordion, hence her stage name ‘Little Miss Squeezebox’ As a professional musician Nikki has travelled and performed nationally and internationally and she tells us about some of the highlights in this episode. https://linktr.ee/littlemisssqueezebox?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2023-10-2352 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 10: Introducing our Mum RosalbaJoin us as we introduce our Mum Rosalba as a guest on the Italian Australian Podcast. Born in Rome she immigrated to Australia as a child with her parents. Rosalba, or Rose as we call her, shares her memories of life in Australia, learning to speak English and her family. We hear her experience of marrying into a Calabrese family and how it felt being one of the few Roman families around. We discuss her first time returning to Italy as a child and look forward to hearing about her and Melo’s current trip to Italy, they are currently in...2023-10-1652 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 9: Featuring James Liotta Part 2The laughs keep on coming as we get into part 2 of our chat with the very talented James Liotta. Listen as we continue to discuss Italian Australian culture and how current generations are speaking Italian in Australia today. James tells us about his work as an MC for weddings and about some of his upcoming work. James is coming to Perth November 3rd for the Sound of Italy Italian Song Contest
Sound of Italy – Italian song Competition
We are also excited to promote James' solo national tour, in particular his Perth show at the Astor Theatre 21st June 2024. We have ou...2023-10-0941 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 8: Featuring James Liotta Part 1We often say we are excited for our episodes, but this was an especially exciting one for us! We are both long term fans of James Liotta and so pleased for him to join us as our first interstate guest on the Italian Australian Podcast. We discuss James’ successful career as an incredibly talented performer, comedian, actor, MC and radio presenter. His creativity and passion for the entertainment industry is evident, as is his connection to his Italian Australian identity. The episode is both funny and interesting as we discuss Italian language, regional languages, culture and events in Australia. We ta...2023-10-0250 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 7: AFL Italian Team of the CenturyIt’s AFL Grand Final week and to celebrate we have brought on some of our favourite people- i nostri paesani Joseph Versaci and Daniel Italiano. The guys will break down the AFL Italian team of the century featuring players past and present. We so excited to have Joseph and Daniel make their first of what we hope is many appearances on The Italian Australian Podcast.2023-09-2659 minThe Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 6: Unsuspecting Italian AustraliansThrough the course of history Italians have achieved so many amazing feats and many of the worlds most decorated people hail from our ‘Bel Paese’ so it’s no surprise that many Italian descendants have achieved success and fame here down under. However we have a list that might surprise you. The Unsuspecting Italian Australians!
Lukas has prepared a long list which is bound to surprise you with some fascinating people tracing their roots back to Italy! Listen to this episode to find out, be prepared for a few shocks.2023-09-1835 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 5: Visiting ItalyJoin us as we reminisce about some of our fantastic and special trips to Italy.
In this episode you will hear about trips taken with family, others and the very memorable time when we went together. We will tell you about times spent with our Italian relatives, our experiences visiting our ancestral towns and putting our Italian speaking to the test.
No doubt this episode will leave you longing to return to Italy or inspired to take that journey for the first time.2023-09-1133 minThe Italian Australian PodcastFather’s Day Special- Our Dad Melo and his storyWe are thrilled to introduce our Dad Melo as the first ever guest on the Italian Australian podcast. Melo AKA ‘Charlie, Charles and Carmelo’ describes his life being born in Western Australia to Calabrese immigrants. As we celebrate Father’s Day we will discuss some of Melo’s memories, we will also share a few funny stories about Melo’s father, our Nonno Rocco. We are also very proud to include some original music played by Melo’s cousin, Mario Messineo for our introduction and closing music.2023-09-0451 min
The Italian Australian PodcastEpisode 3 Italian Australia, where are we at? Culture, generations and language.Join Lukas and Josie for a discussion about where we are as Italian Australians in 2023. In this episode you will hear a few of the statistics from the most recent census and find out what it 'really means' to be a first generation Italian Australian. The Italian language, regional languages and dialects both in Australia and Italy are examined using facts as well the host's personal experiences as Italian Australians having parents from different Italian regions.2023-08-2837 min