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The Laundromat Resource Podcast198. It's CORE to Our Business But NOBODY is Talking About It with Rick RomeSend us a textWelcome back to the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In this special 198th episode, host Jordan Berry is joined once again by laundry industry legend Rick Rome for a deep dive into one of the most essential, yet often overlooked, topics in the laundromat business: detergent. You might think talking soap is mundane, but with Rick’s infectious energy and insider knowledge, you’re in for a surprisingly fascinating discussion.Jordan and Rick explore everything from Rick’s journey into the laundry world—sparked by frustration with ruined shirt buttons—to the evolution of his bus...
2025-06-1936 minThe Laundromat Resource Podcast196. The Future is NOW with Rick RomeSend us a textWelcome back to the Laundromat Resource Podcast! In this exciting episode, host Jordan Berry reunites with industry trailblazer Rick Rome to tackle the question on every operator's mind: What does the future hold for laundromats? The answer, according to Rick and Jordan, is clear—the future is now.Join us as we dive headfirst into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming this traditionally low-tech industry. From AI-powered customer service "employees" like Bella and Jack, to cutting-edge technology that can handle everything from answering calls in multiple languages to optimizing pickup and de...
2025-06-0447 min
The State of the Laundry IndustryAI Employees For Laundromats with Rick RomeLaundry Matt chats with Industry Innovator Rick Rome and discusses his new product AI for Laundromats. How many opportunities are lost because the phone is not answered in a timely and professional manner? AI for Laundromats answers your laundromat's phone, answer questions, remember customer's history, and can even text customers with directions to the laundromat. Imagine if your attendants could focus on in-store customers and processing wash and fold instead and no longer be interrupted at any time by a ringing phone. To learn more about AI for Laundromats, go to: https://www.aiforlaundromats.com
2025-03-0414 min
Rick Steves Audio EuropeRome TodayTour guides Virginia Agostinelli and Vanessa Nicol tell us how Rome is adapting to deal with rising temperatures and surging crowds.
2025-02-1417 minRick Steves Audio EuropeHistory of Rome in 12 BuildingsRick chats with author Phillip Barlag about a dozen buildings and plazas in Rome that offer particularly fascinating insights into the city's rich history.
2025-02-1417 min
Travel with Rick Steves781 Potsdam; Emperor of Rome; On the Hippie TrailWe hear why the city of Potsdam — home to elegant Prussian palaces and parklands, all in quick reach of central Berlin — is worth a day's visit. Then we get a sense of what life was really like for the emperors of ancient Rome, with the help of classicist Mary Beard. And we travel back to 1978 with Rick and his longtime buddy Gene Openshaw as they retrace their post-college adventures along the infamous "Hippie Trail" from Istanbul to Afghanistan to India, all the way to Kathmandu.
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2025-02-0152 minTravel with Rick Steves770 Sagre Festivals of Italy; Rome Today; Eyewitness in Hungary 1956Learn about Italy's sagre — traditional country fairs, often centering on the local harvest, that usually feature colorful historical pageantry. Then hear what's new in old Rome as it spiffs up for the coming Jubilee Year celebrations. Then listen in as venerated writer and editor Michael Korda recounts his experiences amid one of the Cold War's most dramatic events: the Hungarian uprising of October 1956.
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2024-10-1952 min
'AT IK DY WEER SIEN'At ik dy weer sien #36 ''Rome, Mudrun, Koaningsdâg"De mannen binne weer werom fan hun trip in Rome. Se fertelle wat se dêr allegaar hè metmaakt. Se konden niet lang útruste, want 2 dagen later deden ze met an de Mudrun in Berltsum. Weer ‘n dag later waar ‘t ok al weer Koaningsdâg. Rick most optrede in Wommels en kreeg kompliminten fan ‘n bekinde Nederlands/Friese zanger. Jordy fierde de ferjaardeg fan “Wim-Lex” in Utrecht met ‘n goeie kammeraat fan ‘m, en die had ‘n seer besondere aktivitait bedocht…
2024-05-0142 min
Rick Steves' Europe VideoMuseums of Rome — Rick Steves' Europe Travel GuideThe museums of Rome house the treasures of one of the world's great civilizations, from anonymous scenes of everyday life to breathtaking masterworks. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.
2024-04-1911 minTravel with Rick Steves738 Christmastime in Bavaria, Croatia, Sweden, Rome, Sardinia, Costa Rica, AmsterdamBrighten your holidays with an international perspective on Christmas celebrations: Learn about Europe's Old World holiday traditions, and meet some of Santa's cousins, as some of Rick's friends drop by to discuss the sometimes sublime, often quirky ways they observe the season in Bavaria, Sardinia, Croatia, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Rome. And get a taste of a tropical Christmas in Costa Rica.
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2023-12-2352 minTravel with Rick Steves727 Enjoying Venice; History of Rome in 12 Buildings; Michelangelo's RomeTwo local guides working in Venice recommend their favorite ways to find serenity in the "most serene" of cities, despite its often overwhelming tourist crowds. Then Rick chats with author Phillip Barlag about a dozen buildings and plazas in Rome that offer particularly fascinating insights into the city's rich history. And author Angela Nickerson helps us imagine Rome during the Renaissance, when it was the setting for many of Michelangelo's masterpieces.
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2023-09-0952 min
The AMP'D UP211 PodcastTRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA Rome LeykinWe are proud to present Rome Leykin, After losing his legs in a New York Subway accident Rome has proven that hard work, determination, and positive thinking can create a truly inspiring life. Rome spends a full hour discussing his amputee advocacy, adaptive sports, and his fascinating lifestyle as an amputee. The AMP'D UP211 Video Podcast is hosted by Rick Bontkowski, a right below knee amputee.
2023-04-3053 minRick Steves' Europe VideoArt of Europe: Ancient Rome (preview)A preview of Rick Steves Art of Europe: Ancient Rome. Watch the full episode at https://www.ricksteves.com/art, or check your local public television listings.
2022-12-2103 minTravel with Rick Steves453a Rome Neighborhoods; Crazy Rides; Ex-YugoslaviaGet tips for how to "do as the Romans do" in Rome's modern-day neighborhoods. Hear about the travel writer Will Hide's latest crazy rides, from cycling across the hills of Rwanda to driving what might be the world's "most dangerous road" up from Delhi into the Himalayas. Plus listen in as guides from Slovenia and Bosnia take listener calls to help plan fun trips to the countries of the former Yugoslavia.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2022-11-0552 minTravel with Rick Steves691 Climate Change Watch; The Art of Rome; Seeing the Ancient WorldLearn to see Rome — the way the ancient Romans did — as the opulent and innovative city that gave Europe a common culture. Look closer at the even more-ancient worlds of the Greeks and Egyptians, and what their antiquities can tell us about their lives. And find out what's being done to protect important cultural sites today from the ravages of the world's changing climate.
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2022-10-0852 minThe Laundromat Resource Podcast72. Success Hacks and Building a Booming Laundry Pick-up & Delivery Business with Rick RomeSend us a textWe're joined by Rick Rome, the king of laundry pick-up and delivery, to talk about how to find success in the laundry business and how to grow your pick-up and delivery business rapidly!Laundry pick-up and delivery has been gaining steam and fast! Don't miss the bandwagon, jump on with the loads of practical tips that Rick shares in today's episode!Show Noteshttps://laundromatresource.com/show72Show SponsorsAtmosphereTV- 50+ channels of positive, fun TV programming, allowing you to cut your cable bill and...
2021-10-0545 minTravel with Rick Steves554a Why I Love Rome; Garden Lust; Mountain SwitzerlandThere's something about the city of Rome that lets you know you get to be part of its incredible history. On the next Travel with Rick Steves, we'll hear how the locals love their city, even with all its flaws. The author of "Garden Lust" tells us about his favorite contemporary botanical gardens around the world. And we get advice for hiking and touring in the Swiss Alps.
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2021-05-2952 minThe Laundromat Resource Podcast49. The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship with Rick RomeSend us a textEntrepreneurship can be difficult. And it can be lonely. It often feels like you're on a roller coaster of ups and downs, highs and lows. How do we, as laundromat owners, navigate the ups and downs of this wild ride?Today I have a conversation with Rick Rome about how to navigate those ups and downs. We hope this is encouraging for you wherever you're at on your entrepreneurship journey.Show Noteshttps://laundromatresource.com/show49Show SponsorLaundromat Resource...
2021-03-3030 min
Collared Carpenter - Conversations on Faith102 - Conversations on Holy Scripture - James 2:14-26 - To be a Christian (St. Tatiana of Rome)James 2:14-26Exploring what it means to be a Christian, especially a Christian without being Christ's hands and feet to those in need. Take a listen? Have questions? I am here to answer your questions of faith.St. Tatiana of Romehttps://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2021/01/12/100155-martyr-tatiana-of-rome-and-those-who-suffered-with-herRev. Rick is a Western Rite Orthodox priest in Texas who loves sharing conversations on faith, reason, and all things awesome. Rick is also known as the "Collared Carpenter" who enjoys woodworking and bring creative on other social m...
2021-01-1314 minRick Steves Audio EuropeArt of RomeTour guide Francesca Caruso shares advice on how to navigate Rome's ancient sights, where viewing more than 2,000 years of history can teach us a few things about our own civilization.
2020-09-2911 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Rick Steves' Travel TipsRome is magnificent and overwhelming at the same time. Make your trip to the Eternal City fun and hassle-free with Rick's travel tips, from choosing where to stay to using public transportation. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy
2020-08-1901 minThe Laundromat Resource Podcast18. Running a Business That Does 30,000 Pounds of Laundry a Day With the King of Pick-up and Delivery, Rick RomeSend us a textShow Noteshttps://laundromatresource.com/show18The King of Pick-up and Delivery, Rick Rome, holds nothing back in this information packed show. Rick found a unique path in the laundromat industry, one that led him to eventually close down his laundromat to the public. His store focuses solely on pick-up and delivery, and he does a TON of it!In this show, Rick shares why he changed his business model and what that experience was like. He talks about how other laundromat owners in the area responded to...
2020-08-181h 27Rick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Church-sponsored ArtIn Rome, pop into churches to see art in situ — not hanging on museum walls, but exactly where it was meant to be enjoyed — including magnificent Michelangelo sculptures, dazzling Byzantine mosaics, and impressive Renaissance frescoes. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy
2020-06-2403 min
Travel with Rick Steves601 Looking for Rome; The End of Ice; Earth DayIs it really too late? A mountain-climbing journalist explains why he says the accelerating effects of global warming have put the earth in hospice — and what it requires to turn it around. We'll also hear what the original Earth Day accomplished 50 years ago, and we'll take a closer look at Rome, where viewing more than 2,000 years of history can teach us a few things about our own civilization.
2020-05-1651 minTravel with Rick Steves601 Looking for Rome; The End of Ice; Earth DayIs it really too late? A mountain-climbing journalist explains why he says the accelerating effects of global warming have put the earth in hospice — and what it requires to turn it around. We'll also hear what the original Earth Day accomplished 50 years ago, and we'll take a closer look at Rome, where viewing more than 2,000 years of history can teach us a few things about our own civilization.
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2020-05-1652 min
ICF RomeTuesday Talks with Pastor Rick and Jennifer Pasquales - April 14, 2020Pastors Rick & Jennifer Pasquale discuss on question and answers. Tune in to be blessed !
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2020-04-1448 min
ICF RomeGOT QUESTIONS? LET'S TALK! PASTOR RICK PASQUALE & JENNIFER PASQUALEPastors Rick & Jennifer Pasquale discuss on question and answers. Tune in to be blessed !
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2020-03-3154 min
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 039 - Top Sites to See in Rome with Elyssa BernardTop Sites to See in Rome with Elyssa Bernard on The Fatal Charm of Italy Podcast. Elyssa tells us what to see after we've seen the Vatican and Colosseum.
2020-01-1141 minRick Steves Audio EuropeWhy I Love RomeItalian tour guides living in Rome explain why they love their city, even with all its flaws.
2019-03-2412 min
Rick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: ColosseumTour ancient Rome's most enduring monument, seeing where emperors sat, gladiators warmed up, and thousands cheered. Don't forget to download the PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
2018-02-2800 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: ColosseumFor the latest version of this audio tour, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Tour ancient Rome's most enduring monument, seeing where emperors sat, gladiators warmed up, and thousands cheered.
2018-02-2841 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Heart of Rome WalkFor the latest version of this audio tour, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
This walk winds through an urban village of narrow lanes, panoramic piazzas, fanciful fountains, and some of Europe’s best people-watching. Allow about 2 hours for this mile-long walk. If you're going to visit the Pantheon, download the companion audio tour available in this playlist.
2018-02-281h 08Rick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Jewish GhettoFor the latest version of this audio tour, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
For centuries, Rome's Jewish ghetto has been the site of both relentless persecution and the undying pride and solidarity of a tight-knit community. Though most of the old ghetto has been torn down, you can still find a few reminders of the Roman Jews' storied past and lively present.
2018-02-2824 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Jewish GhettoFor centuries, Rome's Jewish ghetto has been the site of both relentless persecution and the undying pride and solidarity of a tight-knit community. Though most of the old ghetto has been torn down, you can still find a few reminders of the Roman Jews' storied past and lively present. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
2018-02-2800 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Ostia AnticaAn exciting day trip from Rome, this ruined ancient city is similar to Pompeii but less touristed. Walk through ancient apartments, shops, temples, and baths of ordinary Romans. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
2018-02-2800 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Ostia AnticaFor the latest version of this audio tour, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
An exciting day trip from Rome, this ruined ancient city is similar to Pompeii but less touristed. Walk through ancient apartments, shops, temples, and baths of ordinary Romans.
2018-02-2829 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: PantheonAncient Rome's best-preserved temple captures Rome at its enlightened peak. Stand under the solemn dome, marvel at the engineering, and picture pious Romans worshipping their pagan gods. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
2018-02-2800 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: PantheonFor the latest version of this audio tour, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
Ancient Rome's best-preserved temple captures Rome at its enlightened peak. Stand under the solemn dome, marvel at the engineering, and picture pious Romans worshipping their pagan gods.
2018-02-2823 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Roman Forum"Friends, Romans, Travelers, lend me your earbuds." Resurrect the ancient rubble of Rome's center — the world of Vestal Virgins, passionate orators, conquering generals, and sleazy emperors. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.
2018-02-2800 minRick Steves Italy Audio ToursRome: Roman ForumFor the latest version of this audio tour, download the (free!) Rick Steves' Audio Europe™ App — available for Apple and Android. Learn more at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe
"Friends, Romans, Travelers, lend me your earbuds." Resurrect the ancient rubble of Rome's center — the world of Vestal Virgins, passionate orators, conquering generals, and sleazy emperors.
2018-02-2840 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: National MuseumA visit to Rome's National Museum at the Palazzo Massimo helps humanize the ancient Roman empire. The museum's collection tells the empire's story through art, and many aspects of ancient Roman life are represented. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2017-11-2202 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Victor Emmanuel MonumentIn 1870 Rome became the capital of a newly united modern state of Italy. Shortly after that, the thunderous Victor Emmanuel Monument was built to honor Italy's first king. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2017-10-0401 minRick Steves Audio EuropeRome NeighborhoodsTour guides give Rick insider advice on how to "do like the Romans do" and enjoy the buzz of Rome's modern-day neighborhoods.
2017-07-1111 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Capitoline MuseumsThe Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy, help you imagine life before the fall of Rome. The museum's collection of great art from antiquity includes Michelangelo's statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and the Drunken Faun. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-10-1203 min
Rick Steves Travel Talks (Video)Italy: RomeIn this travel lecture, Rick Steves tours Rome — from the ancient ruins at the Forum and Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican (with Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel) — then enjoys Bernini's bubbling Baroque fountains after dark. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more European travel information.
2016-09-0924 minTravel with Rick Steves453 Rome Neighborhoods; Will Hide's Crazy Rides; Former-Yugoslavia TodayGet tips for how to "do as the Romans do" in Rome's modern-day neighborhoods. Hear about the travel writer Will Hide's latest crazy rides, from cycling across the hills of Rwanda to driving what might be the world's "most dangerous road" up from Delhi into the Himalayas. Plus listen in as guides from Slovenia and Bosnia take listener calls to help plan fun trips to the countries of the former Yugoslavia.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2016-08-0652 minTravel with Rick Steves453 Rome Neighborhoods; Will Hide's Crazy Rides; Former-Yugoslavia Today
Get tips for how to "do like the Romans do" in Rome's modern-day neighborhoods. Hear about the travel writer Will Hide's latest crazy rides, from cycling across the hills of Rwanda to driving what might be the world's "most dangerous road" up from Delhi into the Himalayas. Plus guides from Slovenia and Bosnia take listener calls to help plan fun trips into the countries of the former Yugoslavia.
2016-08-0651 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Spanish Steps and Campo de' FioriThe Spanish Steps and Campo de' Fiori in Rome, Italy, are two popular gathering places for locals and travelers alike. The Spanish Steps offer a place for romantics to savor the joy of being in Rome, while the Campo de' Fiori bustles in the morning with a vibrant market. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-07-2702 min
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 034 - Unique Rome Tours with Beth from Select ItalyThere are some unique tours of Rome that will help the curious traveler get to know the Eternal City on a deeper level. Today on the show I talk with Beth Rubin from Select Italy Tours about some of the different offerings for an "off the beaten path" experience while visiting Rome and Italy.
2016-06-1325 minTravel with Rick Steves438 Saints of Italy; Jubilee Year in Rome; Michelangelo's MasterpiecesHear why patron saints are so important to Siena, then get tips from guides in Rome for navigating the crowds during the Vatican's 2016 Jubilee Year observance. And listen in as author Miles J. Unger explains how the masterpieces of Michelangelo can take us into his Renaissance world.
2016-03-2651 minTravel with Rick Steves438 Saints of Italy; Jubilee Year in Rome; Michelangelo's MasterpiecesHear why patron saints are so important to Siena, then get tips from guides in Rome for navigating the crowds during the Vatican's 2016 Jubilee Year observance. And listen in as author Miles J. Unger explains how the masterpieces of Michelangelo can take us into his Renaissance world.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2016-03-2653 minRick Steves' Europe VideoOstia Antica, Italy: Peek Into Ancient RomeThe ruins at Ostia Antica in Italy rival those of Pompeii, and are just a half-hour train ride from downtown Rome. There's lots to learn about ancient Roman lifestyles at this well-preserved site. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2016-03-0206 min
Romie RomeScorch Music & Romie Rome Presents The Soca BlastA high energy mix of all the hits from Carnival 2016
TRACKLIST
1. Kes - People
2. Machel Montano - Temperature
3. Shal - Party (Smj Remix)
4. Big Red - No Behaviour
5. Fadda Fox - Vital Supply
6. Hypa 4000 - Too Hard
7. Erphaan Alves - Intentions
8. Kerwin Du Bois Feat. Patrice Roberts - Unforgettable
9. Voice - Cheers To Life
10. 5 Star Akil - Different Side (Smj Remix)
11. Kes - Love Of De Music (Rose Garden Riddim)
12. Erphaan Alves - Cyah Shut Down (Rose Garden Riddim)
13. Preedy - Pelting Waist (Rose Garden Riddim)
14. Olatunji - Oh Yay
15. Lyrical - Dip and Roll (Romie Rome Special)
16. Nutron...
2016-01-201h 21
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 028 - Offbeat Museums Of Rome With Elizabeth JossSome offbeat museums of Rome are even more interesting than the mainstream ones. Writer Elizabeth Joss tried to visit them all during her three months in the Eternal City. Listen to her advice on this episode of The Fatal Charm of Italy.
2015-12-1425 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Catacombs and Appian WayFor a little early-Christian history, we're heading outside the city of Rome, Italy, for a look at the catacombs via the Appian Way — ancient Rome's gateway to the East. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2015-11-1803 min
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 024 - The Rome Expat Interviews Session 2The second part of the Rome expats interviews, recorded live in Rome at the Antica Biblioteca Valle near Piazza Navona in October. People from various countries explain what roads led them to Rome.
2015-10-2420 min
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 023 - The Rome Expat Interviews Session 1The Rome expat interviews, Session 1, recorded live at Antica Biblioteca Valle in the heart of the Eternal City on October 6th. Both foreigners and Italians share their individual experiences on living in Rome, Italy.
2015-10-2435 min
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 022 - Expats Living In Rome With Patrizia DiGregorioRick Zullo interviews Expats Living in Rome founder Patrizia Di Gregorio to learn a few tips for people wanting to relocate to Italy's capital city. Join her group on any given Tuesday evening in Rome for a happy hour aperitivo and conversation.
2015-10-2431 minTravel with Rick Steves342a Rome After Dark; Underground NYC
People-watching and relaxing in the night air in one of Rome’s picturesque public piazzas: Get tips for enjoying Rome’s more intimate side after sunset. Then a guide to New York City tells us where you can get in touch with the city's forgotten history and its multicultural character, and hear from a few daring souls who find adventure in high places.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2015-09-1953 minTravel with Rick Steves342a Rome After Dark; Underground NYC
People-watching and relaxing in the night air in one of Rome’s picturesque public piazzas: Get tips for enjoying Rome’s more intimate side after sunset. Then a guide to New York City tells us where you can get in touch with the city's forgotten history and its multicultural character, and hear from a few daring souls who find adventure in high places.
2015-09-1951 min
The Fatal Charm of ItalyFCI 001 - Introduction To The Fatal Charm Of Italy Podcast With Rick ZulloThe Fatal Charm of Italy Podcast will be an extension of the popular Italy blog, "Rick's Rome."
Rick Zullo is an American who moved to Rome and started a blog as a way to help understand his new surroundings.
Over the years, Rick’s blog has become a resource for both expats and visitors in Rome; helping them navigate some of the more challenging aspects of life in the Eternal City. Not just the practical advice and sightseeing, but also a good measure of “daily life,” and the things that a foreigner might find puzzling about Italian culture.
Some of the mo...
2015-05-0606 min
Nerdlife CrisisNerd Life Crisis Podcast Episode 24 with Special Guest Rick RomeIn This Episode....
Comedian Rick Rome stops by to pimp his upcoming film 'Dogship Records'
We discuss the Jared Leto Joker....
Does the Fantastic 4 finally look fantastic?
Ron talks about Star Wars Celebration
2nd chance Movies "Shoot em up" and "Secret of Nimh"
Ron discusses Listener feedback about GI Joe
The return of terrible 2's
Dumbshit our Kids have done
Rants - Ron loses it this month over birthday gifts for his son.
And more!
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2015-04-281h 13Travel with Rick Steves336a Waters of Rome; Ferenc Mate at Sea; Outdoor FranceLearn about how the waters of Rome — from its ornate fountains to a shrine for the Venus of the Sewers — can be a refreshing way to explore this ancient capital. We'll also hear from Ferenc Máté how sailing the dangerous waters around Canada's Vancouver Island set the scene for the first of his Dugger mystery novels. And for some serious fresh air and exercise, we explore options for activities in the great French outdoors.
2015-04-1852 minTravel with Rick Steves336a Waters of Rome; Ferenc Mate at Sea; Outdoor FranceLearn about how the waters of Rome — from its ornate fountains to a shrine for the Venus of the Sewers — can be a refreshing way to explore this ancient capital. We'll also hear from Ferenc Máté how sailing the dangerous waters around Canada's Vancouver Island set the scene for the first of his Dugger mystery novels. And for some serious fresh air and exercise, we explore options for activities in the great French outdoors.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2015-04-1853 minRick Steves Audio EuropeRome After Dark - Audio Europe: Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome)Italian tour guide Francesca Caruso and author Gene Openshaw take us on a walk through the romantic alleys and floodlit monuments of nighttime Rome. For more info on traveling in Europe, see www.ricksteves.com.
2015-02-1127 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Jewish QuarterIn this video, we'll take a trip to Rome's Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe. At www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
2014-07-2304 minRick Steves' Europe VideoTrastevere, Italy: The Colorful Side of RomeRome's Trastevere district is the place to immerse yourself in the crustier side of the Eternal City. Tucked between the Tiber River and the Janiculum Hill, this neighborhood feels worlds away from the rest of Rome. Take a slow wander and train your eyes to see Roman life more intimately. You’ll experience fascinating churches, local trattorias and pastel-colored lanes draped with laundry. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2014-04-1604 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: On the Pilgrimage TrailIn Rome, you'll rub elbows with religious pilgrims from around the world. A major stop on the pilgrimage trail is San Giovanni in Laterano, the first Christian church in the city of Rome. Even today, it's the home church of the Bishop of Rome — the pope. The adjacent Holy Stairs are a one-of-a-kind experience. Each day, hundreds of faithful penitents climb these steps on their knees reciting a litany of prayers (tourists climb the staircases along the sides). For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit...
2013-12-2502 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: The PantheonThe magnificent Pantheon, built by the Romans as a temple to all of their gods, is the Eternal City's best-preserved monument. Engineers still admire how such a mathematically precise structure was built without modern technology. Standing under the massive solemn dome, you'll gain a new appreciation for the grandeur that was — and still is — Rome. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-11-1301 minTravel with Rick Steves342 Rome After Dark; Underground NYCWhen in Rome, one of the timeless ways to enjoy the city is people-watching and enjoying the night air in one of the city's picturesque public squares. Find out how to experience a more intimate side of Rome, after dark. A guide to New York City tells us about the un-touristy corners of his city where you can get in touch with New York's forgotten history and explore the city's multicultural character.
2013-10-2652 minTravel with Rick Steves342 Rome After Dark; Underground NYCWhen in Rome, one of the timeless ways to enjoy the city is people-watching and enjoying the night air in one of the city's picturesque public squares. Find out how to experience a more intimate side of Rome, after dark. A guide to New York City tells us about the un-touristy corners of his city where you can get in touch with New York's forgotten history and explore the city's multicultural character. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-10-2653 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Enjoying the PasseggiataRick meets one of his tour guides, Francesca, for Rome's ritual evening stroll — the passeggiata — on a walk that laces together its top after-dark hotspots. After the sun sets, the city cools down and the illuminated streets, squares and monuments take on another personality. This is people-watching at its best. Grab a gelato and join in! For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-08-2803 minTravel with Rick Steves336 Waters of Rome; Ferenc Mate at Sea; Outdoor FranceThe waters of Rome can provide you with a refreshing way to explore the ancient capitol of the world. Hear how sailing the dangerous waters around Canada's Vancouver Island sets the scene for the first of the Dugger mystery novels from Ferenc Máté. Also, we explore getting some serious fresh air and exercise, in the great outdoors of France.
2013-08-2452 minTravel with Rick Steves336 Waters of Rome; Ferenc Mate at Sea; Outdoor FranceThe waters of Rome can provide you with a refreshing way to explore the ancient capitol of the world. Hear how sailing the dangerous waters around Canada's Vancouver Island sets the scene for the first of the Dugger mystery novels from Ferenc Máté. Also, we explore getting some serious fresh air and exercise, in the great outdoors of France.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-08-2453 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: A Restaurant RespiteFor a peaceful and local-feeling respite from the intensity of the big city, try one of my favorite restaurants in Rome: Ristorante il Gabriello. Claudio serves with charisma, while his brother Gabriello cooks Roman cuisine with a creative twist — using fresh, organic products from the market and his wife's farm. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-07-1001 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: The ColosseumBuilt in the 1st c AD when the Roman Empire peaked, the Colosseum represents Rome at its grandest. This colossal structure is a massive marvel of engineering. Ancient Romans, whose taste for violence exceeded even modern America's, came here to unwind. Gladiators, criminals, and wild animals fought to the death providing 50,000 roaring fans with a festival of gore. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-05-2901 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: Roman ForumIn its heyday, Rome ruled a vast empire that stretched from Scotland to Egypt. The Roman Forum was the political, religious, and commercial heart of the city. Rome's most important monuments, temples and halls of justice were built here. As Rome's empire expanded, these few acres of land near the Tiber became the navel of the civilized world. All roads did lead to Rome. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2013-01-0903 minRick Steves' Europe VideoSeason 7 Preview — Rome: Back-Street RichesThe seventh season of Rick Steves' Europe — 14 new episodes — debuts this October on public television (check your local listings). In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and culture — on a more intimate scale, delving into its back lanes and unheralded corners. Venturing through the crusty Trastevere district, visiting the historic Jewish Ghetto, and enjoying art treasures in a string of rarely visited churches, we uncover charms of hidden Rome that compete with its marquee sights. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, p...
2012-10-1700 minRick Steves' Europe VideoSeason 7 Preview — Rome: Baroque BrillianceThe seventh season of Rick Steves' Europe — 14 new episodes — debuts this October on public television (check your local listings). This second of three episodes on Rome reveals a city busy with life and bursting with Baroque. We ramble through the venerable heart of Rome, admire breathtaking Bernini statues, ponder sunbeams inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, and mix and mingle with the Romans during an early-evening stroll. Following an exquisite Roman dinner, we join locals after dark, lacing together the Eternal City's most romantic nightspots. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, partic...
2012-10-1000 minRick Steves' Europe VideoSeason 7 Preview — Rome: Ancient GloryThe seventh season of Rick Steves’ Europe — 14 new episodes — debuts this October on public television (check your local listings). Part one of three on the Eternal City, this episode resurrects the rubble and brings back to life the capital of the ancient world. Focusing on the grandeur of classical Rome, we marvel at the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the empire's exquisite art. Then we go offbeat by bicycle to see the Appian Way and marvels of Roman engineering. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www...
2012-09-2600 minTravel with Rick Steves217a Barcelona; Michelangelo's RomeWe'll explore trendy Barcelona with the help of two expert guides to Spain. Viewing the works of modern artists such as Picasso, Gaudi, and Dali is a highlight of any visit. Also, travel blogger Angela Nickerson shares the highlights from researching her book "A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome."
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2012-05-2653 minTravel with Rick Steves217a Barcelona; Michelangelo's RomeWe'll explore trendy Barcelona with the help of two expert guides to Spain. Viewing the works of modern artists such as Picasso, Gaudi, and Dali is a highlight of any visit. Also, travel blogger Angela Nickerson shares the highlights from researching her book "A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome."
2012-05-2652 minTravel with Rick Steves172a Rome Beneath the SurfaceRick is joined by a tour guide raised in Rome who knows her city inside out. We'll check in on the city's now-trendy Jewish Ghetto, get practical tips for planning a visit, and hear what some of our listeners have discovered in Rome.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2011-07-3153 minTravel with Rick Steves172a Rome Beneath the SurfaceRick is joined by a tour guide raised in Rome who knows her city inside out. We'll check in on the city's now-trendy Jewish Ghetto, get practical tips for planning a visit, and hear what some of our listeners have discovered in Rome.
2011-07-3152 minTravel with Rick Steves217 Barcelona; Michelangelo in RomeWith the help of two expert guides to Spain, we'll explore trendy Barcelona where the works of modern artists such as Picasso, Gaudí, and Dalí are a highlight of any visit. Also, travel blogger Angela Nickerson shares the highlights from researching her book "A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome."
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2010-08-2253 minTravel with Rick Steves217 Barcelona; Michelangelo in RomeWith the help of two expert guides to Spain, we'll explore trendy Barcelona where the works of modern artists such as Picasso, Gaudí, and Dalí are a highlight of any visit. Also, travel blogger Angela Nickerson shares the highlights from researching her book "A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome."
2010-08-2252 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome, Italy: An Evening StrollModern Rome's main street Via Del Corso becomes a pedestrian boulevard late in the day. As the sun goes down, the people come out for their evening passegiata, or stroll. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2010-07-1405 minTravel with Rick Steves134a Rome City GuideThe city that defined the word "civilization" 2000 years ago, Rome today boasts an extravagant collection of more history, art, and culture than any other city in the world. Two locals offer Rick insider tips on experiencing the less crowded corners of the city and making the past come alive.
2010-01-3152 minTravel with Rick Steves134a Rome City GuideThe city that defined the word "civilization" 2000 years ago, Rome today boasts an extravagant collection of more history, art, and culture than any other city in the world. Two locals offer Rick insider tips on experiencing the less crowded corners of the city and making the past come alive. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2010-01-3153 minTravel with Rick Steves191 Christmas in Rome and Santa Fe; Eiffel's Tower; Frommer's Las VegasAuthor Jill Jonnes joins Rick to discuss who was in the crowd 120 years ago to view The Eiffel Tower, and how radio saved it from being demolished. Also, Pauline Frommer offers tips for all kinds of fun in Las Vegas away from the casinos on the Strip and we'll explore some of the distinctive Christmas season traditions of Rome and Santa Fe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-12-0653 minTravel with Rick Steves191 Christmas in Rome and Santa Fe; Eiffel's Tower; Frommer's Las VegasAuthor Jill Jonnes joins Rick to discuss who was in the crowd 120 years ago to view The Eiffel Tower, and how radio saved it from being demolished. Also, Pauline Frommer offers tips for all kinds of fun in Las Vegas away from the casinos on the Strip and we'll explore some of the distinctive Christmas season traditions of Rome and Santa Fe.
2009-12-0652 minRick Steves' Europe VideoCaesar's Rome: Capitoline MuseumRick strolls through Rome's Capitoline Museum, highlighting a selection of sculpture, mosaics, and the idealized beauty of the Capitoline Venus. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-08-0501 minTravel with Rick Steves172 Rome: Beneath the SurfaceRick brings centuries of Roman history to life as he takes a closer look at some of the sites found on the streets of Rome, checks in on the city's now-trendy Jewish Ghetto, offers practical tips for planning a visit, hears what some of our listeners have discovered in their own travels and chats with a local guide who not only knows her city inside out, but also explains how it teaches us about ourselves today.
2009-05-1752 minTravel with Rick Steves172 Rome: Beneath the SurfaceRick brings centuries of Roman history to life as he takes a closer look at some of the sites found on the streets of Rome, checks in on the city's now-trendy Jewish Ghetto, offers practical tips for planning a visit, hears what some of our listeners have discovered in their own travels and chats with a local guide who not only knows her city inside out, but also explains how it teaches us about ourselves today. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-05-1753 minRick Steves' Europe VideoRome's Catacombs and Appian WayRome's San Callisto catacombs housed early Christian heroes later recognized as martyrs and saints as early as the 3rd century. Along with the catacombs, which were abandoned and forgotten in the Middle Ages, Rome's ancient Appian Way is enjoying resurgence as a well-known attraction for locals and tourists alike. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2009-04-2905 minTravel with Rick Steves157 The Last Polar Bear; Christmas in Rome and LondonPolar bears may be the top of the food chain, but they're taking a serious hit from climate change at the top of the world. This week, we meet wilderness photographer Steven Kazlowski. He's spent years getting acquainted with the Arctic, and tells us what he's witnessed, learned, and documented in his latest photo-essay book, "The Last Polar Bear." And we'll get a head start on Christmas celebrations in London, Rome, and Germany.
2008-12-1452 minTravel with Rick Steves157 The Last Polar Bear; Christmas in Rome and LondonPolar bears may be the top of the food chain, but they're taking a serious hit from climate change at the top of the world. This week, we meet wilderness photographer Steven Kazlowski. He's spent years getting acquainted with the Arctic, and tells us what he's witnessed, learned, and documented in his latest photo-essay book, "The Last Polar Bear." And we'll get a head start on Christmas celebrations in London, Rome, and Germany.
For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2008-12-1453 minTravel with Rick Steves134 Rome City GuideWith an extravagant collection of more history, art, and culture than any other city in the world, Rome defined the word "civilization" two thousand years ago. Today, two of Rome's best tour guides join Rick to take listener calls, point out the city's high points, and offer tips travelers with any amount of time to spend in the Eternal City can put to use.
2008-05-1152 minTravel with Rick Steves134 Rome City GuideWith an extravagant collection of more history, art, and culture than any other city in the world, Rome defined the word "civilization" two thousand years ago. Today, two of Rome's best tour guides join Rick to take listener calls, point out the city's high points, and offer tips travelers with any amount of time to spend in the Eternal City can put to use. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2008-05-1153 minRick Steves' Europe VideoPompeii: Window on Ancient RomeLife in Pompeii stopped in its tracks in 79 a.d. when the thriving city was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Today, excavations of this once booming city offer the best look anywhere at ancient Rome and remains of homes give a glimpse into Roman lifestyles. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
2007-02-2804 min