Podcasts about Italian

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, the events surrounding the attempted takeover of the FlyDubai airliner were nothing short of incredible. What stands out is the extraordinary heroism displayed by everyone involved: the pilot who fought for his life while still managing to save the aircraft, the passengers who helped subdue the co-pilot, and the civilians and crew who pulled the plane out of a terrifying nosedive. Meanwhile, the broader threat from Iran remains the central issue.  While economic pressure and strikes against nuclear facilities have weakened the regime, the only lasting way to stop its nuclear ambitions and global terrorist activities is to remove the regime itself and support those inside Iran who are rising up against it. The war against Iran was never about the Strait of Hormuz. Later, Mark sat down for a Life, Liberty and Levin interview with Justice Samuel Alito, where they discussed his book and a wide range of topics, including originalism, textualism, the Constitution, Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, judicial review, and the role of judges. Rather than focusing on politics or controversy, the conversation explored his ideas, personal background, Italian heritage, love of baseball, military service, and the influence of his parents. Afterward, Sean Hannity calls in and urges people across the country to understand the urgency of this moment, get involved and vote! We are facing a radical and extreme movement that openly lays out its agenda, while many elected Democrats refuse to challenge it because they fear political consequences. This is a clear choice between preserving our Constitution, our way of life, and the principles the country was built on, or embracing policies such as higher taxes, open borders, government expansion, court-packing, and other sweeping changes.  Also, Sen Ashley Moody joins the show and explains that this is a critical election not only for Florida but for the nation. We are facing candidates who openly identify as socialists and promote ideas that challenge the country's founding principles. Finally, Rep Chip Roy calls in and says we must come together around the principles we share, including faith, the Constitution, limited government, opportunity, and a love for America, even when we disagree on other issues. The greatest challenge is electorally defeating those who seek to undermine those values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We met some fascinating new people during Human Bingo, including a local legend who made the news for mooning TV cameras during a high speed chase in LA. We also talked to a guy who wrestled Michael Jackson in a viral video, and poor Jodie who lost $50,000 to a bank scammer. Ally's Hot Sister returned to the airwave today for an update on her life and spoiler alert: it's going great! She has a new job she didn't even need to interview for, vacations to Portugal and Hawaii lined up, and she recently transitioned from a personal trainer to reformer pilates because she was getting 'too muscular.' She also had a proposition for Ally, and for her whole family, to apply for Italian citizenship. We checked in with Johnny who was live at the Klein.Ally.Show "We Suck" Blood Drive and per usual his contributions were a total sh*tshow. When asking him to count to ten for an audio test, he began singing his ABC's. But we met a lot of inspiring people donating their blood for free crap. Thank you to everyone who donated!! Plus Klein gets picked again in this weeks' Box of Shame, how many times a year you need a vacation in Clickbait, and a full Friday round of Johnny Doesn't Know!

Today we look at the crush lower in short term sovereign bond yields, especially in Europe, where Germany's bonds were bid while French and even Italian longer dated bonds remain stressed, a key focus for European markets and increasingly for the euro currency. The retreat in most sovereign bond yields has buoyed market sentiment today, but some underlying stress signs are still there, and credit spreads were wider yesterday elsewhere as well. Elsewhere, new geopolitical developments are worth paying attention to, including this weekend's election in Brazil. This and much more on today's pod, which is hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Links Is dynamic AI pricing a great way to optimize your business or will it just annoy customers into going elsewhere? Reuters covers McDonald's attempt to find out. Looks risky. KKGB notes the risk of a self-reinforcing negative spiral in the current French debt situation from local debt without some dramatic change of course. BBC says that Meta's Muse is about to make the internet more annoying. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro music by AShamaluevMusic DISCLAIMER This content is marketing material. Trading financial instruments carries risks. Always ensure that you understand these risks before trading. This material does not contain investment advice or an encouragement to invest in a particular manner. Historic performance is not a guarantee of future results. The instrument(s) referenced in this content may be issued by a partner, from whom Saxo Bank A/S receives promotional fees, payment or retrocessions. While Saxo may receive compensation from these partnerships, all content is created with the aim of providing clients with valuable information and options.

At 14 years old, Chef Diego Garcia left his family in Mexico and returned to New York alone. He barely spoke English. He wasn't going to school. He worked wherever he could, and for a period of time, he had nowhere to live. Diego slept in the New York City subway, cleaned himself up in restaurant bathrooms and helped people carry groceries while trying to save enough money to rent a room. His parents back in Mexico had no idea. But Diego's story didn't begin there. Growing up in Puebla, he worked alongside his family in street markets, unloaded trucks filled with produce and learned to slaughter goats and prepare barbacoa with his father and grandfather. Food wasn't a career yet. It was simply part of life. New York changed that. Restaurants became Diego's education. He learned English by reading newspapers on the train and learned his craft inside kitchens. French technique, Italian cooking, sustainable seafood and years of working alongside chefs from different cultures eventually gave him a language of his own. The road wasn't clean. As a teenager in Florida, Diego found himself selling drugs, stealing cars and dangerously close to a future he knew he didn't want. He left, returned to New York and made a decision that would alter the direction of his life: he was going all in on cooking. Today, Diego is approaching 200 events through his own private-chef business while working toward his ultimate goal of opening a restaurant built around seafood, Mexican heritage and the many cultures and techniques that shaped him along the way. But this conversation goes much deeper than food. Diego talks about homelessness, poverty, pride, family violence, bad decisions, abusive kitchen culture, leadership, fatherhood, healing from childhood trauma and finally learning to be proud of himself. For years, he was trying to make his parents proud. Only recently did he realize there was someone else he needed to make proud too. Himself. KEY TAKEAWAYS Survival came before ambition. At 14, Diego returned to the United States alone because he believed staying in Mexico offered him little opportunity for education or a future. When homelessness followed, he focused on getting through one day at a time. Food was part of his life long before it became a profession. Growing up in Puebla meant markets, produce, livestock and barbacoa. By 11 or 12, he was already helping his father and grandfather process goats and cook them using techniques passed through his family. Restaurants became his classroom. Without culinary school and with limited English, Diego learned inside kitchens while teaching himself English through newspapers, books, music and everyday conversation. His path could have gone very differently. As a teenager in South Florida, Diego became involved with drugs, stolen cars and other illegal activity. Recognizing where that road could lead, he left Florida, cut ties with that life and returned to New York. Cooking became the alternative. Returning to professional kitchens gave Diego a direction. What began as survival became a deliberate pursuit of culinary knowledge and eventually a career. He learned leadership from good kitchens and bad ones. Diego experienced yelling, humiliation, racism and physical mistreatment in kitchens. Rather than repeating it when he became a leader, he decided to pay closer attention to what the people working for him might be going through. His cooking reflects more than one home. Mexico remains central to Diego's identity, but New York is part of him too. French, Italian, Nordic, Asian and seafood-driven influences have become tools he uses to express his Mexican heritage rather than replace it. His restaurant vision is rooted in honesty. Diego ultimately wants a seafood-driven marisquería built around fresh ingredients, Mexican roots and genuine hospitality. His goal isn't to tell guests how impressed they should be. He wants them to leave genuinely satisfied. Success has become personal. For much of his life, Diego measured himself against whether his parents would be proud of him. Seeing his mother's reaction to his recent television appearance helped him recognize something he had rarely allowed himself to feel:   The Companies Helping Shape Hospitality Metro Foodservice Solutions - Commercial-grade storage, transport, and workflow systems that help professional kitchens operate efficiently. RAK Porcelain USA - Professional tableware built for performance, durability, and presentation at the highest level. TriMark USA - North America's largest foodservice design, equipment, and supplies provider, helping operators build smarter, more efficient kitchens. Testo North America - Precision measurement and food safety solutions designed for professional hospitality operations. Crab Island Seafood - Florida-based manufacturer of premium seafood dips and spreads inspired by coastal flavors. Citrus America - Commercial juicing solutions delivering consistency, speed, and quality to foodservice operators. Cahaba Club – Growing exceptional herbs, edible flowers, and specialty produce that bring fresh flavor and vibrant presentation to our studio kitchen. Shogun Farms - produces premium Florida wild boar through ethical sourcing, humane raising, and a natural feeding program that delivers exceptional flavor from farm to table. Walk-In Talk Media proudly supports organizations making a measurable impact on hospitality professionals and communities across North America and beyond. Operation BBQ Relief - Disaster response through hot meals served by culinary volunteers across the country. 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About Walk-In Talk Media Walk-In Talk Media is an industry-recognized B2B food and hospitality media company focused on chef-driven storytelling and real conversations inside the business of food.  Through cinematic video, photography, podcasting, documentaries, and live event coverage, Walk-In Talk Media highlights the chefs, operators, brands, and organizations shaping the future of hospitality.  From Michelin-starred chefs and independent restaurants to manufacturers, distributors, and industry associations, Walk-In Talk Media exists to tell the stories moving hospitality forward.

P.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Justice Department is reviewing whether prosecutors mishandled the Watergate case, decades after the scandal led to Richard Nixon's resignation. WSJ White House reporter Philip Wegmann explains that the review comes as more conservatives, including President Trump, show renewed interest in Nixon's legacy. Plus, mortgage rates had their biggest weekly increase in four years, tracking the sharp recent rise in U.S. bond yields. Markets reporter David Uberti discusses why more ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz haven't done more to send gas prices and bond yields lower. And that global bound rout got messier today, as investors started picking winners and losers in different countries. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Happy Italian American Heritage Month! In honor of that, I wanted to reair an incredible episode with my friend and Italian sister, December Rose aka Rosie! This episode is for anyone trying to heal generational trauma, find their voice and embrace the best parts of their roots. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for taking this trip down memory lane with me during my maternity leave. LOVE YOU! On The Guest:  Today's guest is December Rose aka Rosie. She's a singer/songwriter, Italian culture content creator, vocal coach, and founder of December Rose Studios. Some of Rosie's career highlights include studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music, winning a New Artist Spotlight award from Blastro.com and getting awarded New Music Weekly's Top 40 Artist of the Year on the same ballot as Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes. I love how open Rosie is about everything: From how hard it is to stick with it as an artist when you don't feel successful, to calling out and putting a stop to unhealthy family dynamics…Rosie's just a really brave person and someone I am excited to share with you. From this conversation you'll learn:Why there are many ways to “make it” as a musicianHow to approach your artistry as a businessHow to reparent yourself and heal your inner childHow to write about your familyHow to TRULY have faithThe benefits in walking through open doorsAdvice for building self-love and self-trust

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For the past few months, we've been checking in with some past Zest guests. Giuliano Hazan is a cookbook author and culinary instructor in Sarasota. He is the only child of the late Marcella Hazan, who is credited with popularizing traditional Italian cuisine in the United States. Dalia visited Giuliano at his home in June 2024, and she returned for another conversation at his kitchen table this past summer.Thanks to our friends at Florida Matters Live & Local for sharing this conversation.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Rekindling Bonds: Redemption Amidst the Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-10-01-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Nell'aria c'era il profumo di pini e foglie che si stavano tingendo dei colori caldi dell'autunno.En: In the air, there was the scent of pines and leaves that were turning the warm colors of autumn.It: Il campo ospedaliero era una piccola struttura temporanea, circondata dalle colline dell'Abruzzo.En: The hospital camp was a small temporary structure, surrounded by the hills of Abruzzo.It: Infermieri e medici si muovevano freneticamente per prendersi cura dei feriti causati dal recente disastro naturale.En: Nurses and doctors moved frantically to take care of those injured by the recent natural disaster.It: Giovanni osservava il caos organizzato attorno a lui, la sua mente divisa tra il presente e il passato.En: Giovanni observed the organized chaos around him, his mind divided between the present and the past.It: Da quando era arrivato, i suoi occhi cercavano continuamente Lorenza.En: Since he arrived, his eyes were constantly searching for Lorenza.It: Sapeva che sarebbe stato un incontro inevitabile.En: He knew it would be an inevitable meeting.It: L'ultima volta che si erano visti, c'erano state solo parole dure e una porta che si chiudeva rumorosamente.En: The last time they had seen each other, there were only harsh words and a door closing loudly.It: Finalmente Lorenza apparve, i capelli raccolti in una coda, un'ombra di stanchezza sul viso ma la stessa determinazione nei suoi occhi.En: Finally, Lorenza appeared, her hair tied in a ponytail, a shadow of fatigue on her face but the same determination in her eyes.It: Il loro incontro fu inizialmente freddo, professionale.En: Their meeting was initially cold, professional.It: "Abbiamo bisogno di più bende qui," disse Lorenza, e Giovanni annuì, senza dire altro.En: "We need more bandages here," said Lorenza, and Giovanni nodded, saying nothing else.It: Il campo era rumoroso e frenetico.En: The camp was noisy and hectic.It: C'erano urla, pianti, ordini gridati attraverso il rumore del vento che sfiorava le colline.En: There were screams, cries, orders shouted through the noise of the wind brushing the hills.It: Giovanni voleva dirle tante cose, spiegarsi, scusarsi.En: Giovanni wanted to tell her many things, explain, apologize.It: Ma come farlo in mezzo a tutto quel caos?En: But how to do it amidst all that chaos?It: Arrivò un'emergenza.En: An emergency arrived.It: Una donna, gravemente ferita, aveva urgente bisogno di attenzione.En: A woman, seriously injured, urgently needed attention.It: Giovanni e Lorenza furono costretti a lavorare insieme, gomito a gomito.En: Giovanni and Lorenza were forced to work together, side by side.It: Le loro mani si muovevano in sincronia, riflesso dei tanti anni passati a lavorare fianco a fianco prima della loro separazione.En: Their hands moved in sync, a reflection of the many years spent working side by side before their separation.It: Fu durante quel momento critico che Giovanni trovò il coraggio.En: It was during that critical moment that Giovanni found the courage.It: "Lorenza," mormorò mentre lei passava strumenti chirurgici, "ciò che è successo prima.En: "Lorenza," he murmured as she handed him surgical instruments, "what happened before...It: mi dispiace.En: I'm sorry."It: "Lei lo guardò fissa negli occhi, ancora intenta a lavorare.En: She looked him straight in the eyes, still focused on her work.It: Il tempo sembrò fermarsi.En: Time seemed to stand still.It: Poi, inspiegabilmente, un piccolo sorriso apparve sul suo viso.En: Then, inexplicably, a small smile appeared on her face.It: "Non è il momento," rispose, ma c'era una comprensione in quelle parole.En: "It's not the time," she replied, but there was an understanding in those words.It: Concentrati sul loro compito, riuscirono a salvare la donna.En: Focused on their task, they managed to save the woman.It: La tensione tra loro sembrava sciogliersi con ogni azione e parola non detta, fino a che ci fu solo il lavoro e una pace appena riscoperta.En: The tension between them seemed to melt away with every action and unspoken word, until there was only the work and a newly rediscovered peace.It: Quella sera, il campo ospedaliero si calmò un poco.En: That evening, the hospital camp calmed down a bit.It: Lorenza e Giovanni si trovarono fuori, sotto un cielo stellato.En: Lorenza and Giovanni found themselves outside, under a starry sky.It: "C'è ancora molto da dire," ammise Giovanni con un sospiro.En: "There's still much to say," Giovanni admitted with a sigh.It: "Lo so," disse Lorenza.En: "I know," said Lorenza.It: "Ma abbiamo tempo ora.En: "But we have time now."It: "I due si guardarono, riconoscendo che la loro collaborazione aveva superato il passato.En: The two looked at each other, recognizing that their collaboration had overcome the past.It: C'era ancora tanto da affrontare, ma almeno avevano trovato un'intesa.En: There was still much to face, but at least they had found an understanding.It: Le colline d'Abruzzo, silenziose testimoni del loro ritrovato legame, si stagliavano maestose contro il cielo autunnale.En: The hills of Abruzzo, silent witnesses of their renewed bond, stood majestic against the autumn sky. Vocabulary Words:the scent: il profumoleaves: le foglietemporary structure: struttura temporaneathe hills: le collinenurses: infermierifrantically: freneticamenteinjured: feritithe disaster: il disastroorganized chaos: caos organizzatoharsh words: parole dureinevitable meeting: incontro inevitabileponytail: codathe shadow: l'ombrathe fatigue: la stanchezzathe determination: la determinazioneinitially: inizialmentebandages: bendenoisy: rumorosohectic: freneticothe cries: i piantito apologize: scusarsithe chaos: il caosthe emergency: l'emergenzaseriously injured: gravemente feritato work together: lavorare insiemethe courage: il coraggiosurgical instruments: strumenti chirurgicithe tension: la tensionethe task: il compitothe understanding: la comprensione

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Autumn Hearts: Finding Hope in the Heart of War Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-10-01-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Nel bel mezzo delle colline italiane, un campo di ospedale si ergeva tra le foglie autunnali.En: In the midst of the Italian hills, a hospital camp rose amidst the autumn leaves.It: I riflessi dorati del sole filtravano attraverso i rami, mentre un vento fresco portava l'odore di terra bagnata e disinfettante.En: The golden reflections of the sun filtered through the branches, while a cool breeze carried the scent of wet earth and disinfectant.It: I medici e le infermiere correvano tra i feriti, cercando di portare conforto e cure.En: Doctors and nurses ran among the wounded, trying to bring comfort and care.It: Luca, un giovane medico dedicato e instancabile, lavorava senza sosta.En: Luca, a young, dedicated, and tireless doctor, worked relentlessly.It: Non riusciva più a ricordare l'ultima volta che aveva avuto un giorno libero.En: He could no longer remember the last time he had a day off.It: La guerra aveva rubato il suo tempo e forse una parte della sua anima.En: The war had stolen his time and perhaps a part of his soul.It: Davanti a lui, la valle si colorava di sfumature rosse e arancioni, ma Luca non riusciva più a vederne la bellezza.En: Before him, the valley was colored in shades of red and orange, but Luca could no longer see its beauty.It: Accanto a lui, correva Giulia, un'infermiera dal cuore grande e sempre pronta a offrire una parola gentile.En: Beside him ran Giulia, a nurse with a big heart always ready to offer a kind word.It: Tuttavia, ogni giorno diventava più difficile ignorare le ferite e i dolori dei soldati, e il suo cuore si appesantiva.En: However, each day it became more difficult to ignore the wounds and the pain of the soldiers, and her heart grew heavy.It: Ogni incontro tra Luca e Giulia avveniva tra una medicazione e un cambio di bende.En: Every encounter between Luca and Giulia happened between a dressing change and a bandage replacement.It: Le loro conversazioni erano sempre interrotte da urgenze e richieste.En: Their conversations were always interrupted by urgencies and requests.It: Ma un giorno, mentre l'ospedale era in subbuglio, si ritrovarono insieme in un angolo tranquillo, con una tazza di caffè caldo tra le mani.En: But one day, while the hospital was in turmoil, they found themselves together in a quiet corner, with a cup of hot coffee in their hands.It: "Luca", iniziò timidamente Giulia, "non so come fai a resistere.En: "Luca," Giulia began timidly, "I don't know how you manage to endure.It: Io mi sento così...En: I feel so...It: persa."En: lost."It: Luca la guardò negli occhi, vedendo la stanchezza e la forza che si mescolavano nel suo sguardo.En: Luca looked into her eyes, seeing the fatigue and strength mixed in her gaze.It: "Anch'io mi sento stanco.En: "I feel tired too.It: A volte penso di non farcela."En: Sometimes I think I can't make it."It: Continuarono a parlare, aprendo i loro cuori l'uno all'altra, tra sorsi di caffè e silenzi compresi.En: They continued to talk, opening their hearts to each other, between sips of coffee and understood silences.It: Fu un momento breve, ma significativo.En: It was a brief, but meaningful moment.It: Si resero conto che potevano affidarsi l'uno all'altra per forza e conforto.En: They realized they could rely on each other for strength and comfort.It: Con l'avvicinarsi della festa di Ognissanti, decisero di fare una passeggiata verso un cimitero vicino per rendere omaggio ai caduti.En: With the approach of Ognissanti, they decided to take a walk to a nearby cemetery to pay tribute to the fallen.It: Mentre camminavano mano nella mano, il legame tra loro si faceva più forte.En: As they walked hand in hand, the bond between them grew stronger.It: Non c'erano certezze nel futuro, ma quello era già abbastanza.En: There were no certainties in the future, but that was already enough.It: Quel giorno d'autunno, tra le foglie screziate e un cielo limpido, Luca sentiva di aver ritrovato una connessione con la sua vita.En: That autumn day, among the speckled leaves and a clear sky, Luca felt he had reconnected with his life.It: Giulia, invece, capì che la vulnerabilità poteva essere una forza, soprattutto se condivisa.En: Giulia, on the other hand, understood that vulnerability could be a strength, especially if shared.It: Continuarono il cammino, sperando e confidando che quel giorno fosse solo l'inizio di qualcosa di prezioso.En: They continued their walk, hoping and trusting that that day was just the beginning of something precious.It: Anche se la guerra continuava, dentro di loro sbocciava una nuova speranza.En: Even though the war continued, within them a new hope was blossoming.It: E questo bastava.En: And that was enough. Vocabulary Words:the hills: le collinethe hospital camp: il campo di ospedalethe autumn leaves: le foglie autunnalithe branches: i ramithe breeze: il ventothe disinfectant: il disinfettantethe doctors: i medicithe nurses: le infermierethe wounded: i feritithe comfort: il confortothe care: le curetireless: instancabilerelentlessly: senza sostathe valley: la vallethe shades: le sfumaturethe beauty: la bellezzathe heart: il cuorethe words: le parolethe wounds: le feritethe pain: i dolorithe encounter: l'incontrothe bandage: la bendathe turmoil: il subbugliothe cup: la tazzathe eyes: gli occhithe fatigue: la stanchezzathe glance: lo sguardothe silence: il silenziothe strength: la forzathe cemetery: il cimitero

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Margaret talks to you about the US's long history of intervention in Italian politics. Sources: https://chuffed.org/project/alexio-mutual-aid https://publish.fid-media.de/server/api/core/bitstreams/f8e99026-0049-4da6-bd2e-1b5a9d84b477/content https://www.inventati.org/campaign/press https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_State_list_of_Foreign_Terrorist_Organizations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specially_designated_global_terrorist https://www.icnl.org/resources/research/ijnl/solving-the-necessity-conundrum-what-the-drug-war-can-teach-us-about-due-process-for-u-s-charities-in-the-fight-against-international-terrorist-financing https://web.archive.org/web/20160126020743/http://www.jta.org/2009/05/28/news-opinion/united-states/holy-land-founders-get-life-sentences https://scalawagmagazine.org/2025/08/palestinian-political-prisoner-shukri-abu-bakers-poetry-book-debuts-in-houston/ https://anarchistnews.org/content/go-forth-and-multiply-may-10-100-1000-servers-spark http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/12/newsid_3953000/3953999.stm https://libcom.org/article/1969-strategy-tension-italy https://libcom.org/article/giuseppe-pinelli-death-anarchist https://files.libcom.org/files/Secrets-and-Bombs.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/16/world/evolution-in-europe-italy-discloses-its-web-of-cold-war-guerrillas.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast Steve English and Gordon Ritchie take you inside the WorldSBK paddock to breakdown Nicola Buluga's championship success. The Italian has dominated the series in 2026 but, somewhat ironically, had his first race weekend without a victory at the Italian Round. Iker Lecuona's hat-trick of wins at Cremona was an important moment for the Spaniard to lay down the law for 2027 but what is the reason for Ducati's dominance and will it continue with the regulation changes for next year? Jake Dixon delievered Honda their best result of the campaign and the Englishman's performances impressed us throughout. He'll have some changes in his pitbox next year with Honda aiming for greater consistency. A lack of consistency has been key for BMW's fortunes on track. Injuries and bad luck have led to a very difficult campaign. There's also some updates about CF Moto's Superbike plans and change is in the air for the WorldWCR series.

This Episode is Sponsored by StayFi Your ultimate tool for Vacation Rental WiFi marketing allowing you to collect guest emails automatically via custom captive WiFi login splash pages. Drive repeat direct bookings and convert your OTA bookings to book direct for their next visit. Visit https://stayfi.com/vrsuccess/ and use code VRSUCCESS for 50% off 3 months of StayFi service. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Everybody in short-term rentals is talking about AI. So when Heather sat down with European consultant Cristiana Carpini, the question she really wanted answered was whether property managers on the other side of the Atlantic are talking about it too, or whether something else entirely is keeping them awake. The answer was blunt. Margins are shrinking, OTA dependence is rising, owner acquisition is harder, and teams are overloaded. Operators call Cristiana believing AI is the fix, and she tells them what they do not want to hear: AI cannot repair a broken business model, it can only automate a broken business faster. From there the conversation opens out into the real differences between running this business in Europe and in North America, from GDPR and owner expectations to employment law and competitive culture. It also covers what makes a property management company sellable, why that takes three years rather than three months, and why Cristiana founded the Women Vacation Rental European Conference. About Cristiana Carpini Cristiana Carpini is the founder and CEO of Tara Home Consulting, working with property managers across Europe on audits, business plans, restructuring and exits. She came into the industry by accident after five years as a guest relations manager on cruise ships, then spent years inside the big European brands including Novasol, Interhome and Belvilla, running markets in Italy, France and Croatia. She launched Tara Home Consulting during the pandemic, giving free advice to panicking operators, and never stopped. She is also the founder of the Women Vacation Rental European Conference. Key Takeaways AI cannot repair a broken business model. If the margin structure underneath the business does not work, automation makes the problem arrive faster rather than fixing it. What European operators actually bring to a consultant is shrinking margins, OTA dependence, harder owner acquisition and overloaded teams. AI is further down the list than the conference circuit suggests. Owner relationships are the one thing not to automate. Cristiana describes an owner who complained about pricing when the real problem was his mother's illness and his need for more money. No AI would have surfaced that. Europe is not one market. Drive two hours and you are in a different country with different tax, language, rules and owner expectations. Southern European owners are emotionally attached to their homes; northern European owners often are not. Employment rules vary just as sharply. An Italian employee may accept a 24 hour emergency call-out where a French employee is protected by far stricter rules, so expansion planning has to account for labor law, not just demand. Preparing a company for sale usually takes three years. Sell faster than that and you leave money on the table, because valuation looks at reviews, brand, website and direct bookings, not just EBITDA. The business has to become independent of its founder. Heather hired her own replacement three years before selling Cottage Link, precisely so the buyer was not buying a company that only worked with her in it. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this episode I take a closer look at Loro Piana, the Italian fashion house synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, rare materials, and quiet luxury. I begin with a brief history of the brand and its rise to become one of the world's most prestigious luxury houses before diving into the intellectual property behind the Loro Piana name. Then I discuss their trademark portfolio and its use of patents to protect innovation and design, exploring how intellectual property has helped Loro Piana protect what makes the brand distinctive. At the end of the episode I discuss a recent legal victory involving a lookalike of one of the house's most recognizable shoes and what the case tells us about the legal boundaries between inspiration and imitation in luxury fashion. Enjoy and thank you for listening!

What if one of commercial real estate's most overlooked sectors is becoming one of its biggest opportunities? Andy Weiner, CEO and founder of Rockstep Capital, shares how his team acquires distressed shopping centers in secondary and tertiary markets and turns them into cash-flowing assets that strengthen local communities. He explains why local partners and community banks can reduce risk, how malls are being reinvented with new uses, and why today's retail supply-demand imbalance is creating opportunities for investors. Tune in to discover why Andy believes "boring cash" and overlooked hometown markets deserve a closer look.   Key Takeaways To Listen For How local partners can reduce risk and create value in smaller markets Why distressed enclosed malls can produce attractive cash flow A savvy way for a deal to still work even if your value-add plan doesn't What makes community bank financing valuable for repositioning retail properties Reasons why diversification matters when testing a new real estate strategy   Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode RockStep Capital RockStep Capital Learning Center The Shopping Center Channel RockStep HomeTown America Fund Walmart Tractor Supply TJ Maxx Ross Dress for Less ALDI Five Below Burlington Costco Sam's Club BJ's Wholesale Club The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham | Kindle and Hardcover   About Andy Weiner Andy Weiner is the Founder and CEO of RockStep Capital, a privately held real estate investment firm specializing in shopping centers and retail real estate. His background combines hands-on retail experience from his family business, Weiner Stores, with extensive expertise in real estate investment, redevelopment, and the evolving shopping center sector. Andy earned degrees in Economics and Political Science from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Texas, and completed Harvard's executive business program for retail professionals. A proud Houstonian, he is also an aviation and history enthusiast with a passion for languages, speaking English, Spanish, and French fluently and having studied Italian, Japanese, Greek, and Hebrew.   Connect with Andy  Website: RockStep Capital  Instagram: @theshoppingcenterguy  LinkedIn: Andy Weiner    Connect With Us If you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://slipstreamaii.com/.    Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554  

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a new chapter of Delightfully Dharmic! Keilani Mason welcomes her dear friend, fellow therapist, and new co-host, Tanya Beaudoin, for a conversation about belonging, starting fresh, and finding people who make you feel more alive.From navigating marriage after military retirement to making friends as an adult, Keilani and Tanya explore the courage it takes to reach for connection. They share how small rituals can anchor us through change, why play deserves a place in everyday life, and what they love about watching their clients grow.Along the way: enthusiastic sports-mom confessions, a little Bob's Burgers energy, and a preview of their upcoming MDMA-assisted therapy training in an Italian castle—plus early hints at future men's and couples retreats.Two therapists, two messy humans, and a friendship at the heart of it all. Come laugh, reflect, and get to know your new co-host.Stay kind. Stay curious.✨ Keep the conversation going with Delightfully Dharmic.  Join our community for deeper conversations, exclusive content, live gatherings & a little sacred mischief:

Episode 199: Re-release, Episode 110 of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Dr. Shavkat Ruziev owner of Lancaster Wellness.•In this episode, I re-released episode 110 featuring Dr. Shavkat Ruziev. Shavkat shares his incredible journey from growing up in Uzbekistan to pursuing his education at Louisiana State University and eventually finding his way to Good Samaritan Hospital.His perspective on healthcare began to change dramatically while working on the COVID floor in 2020. During that experience, Dr. Ruziev realized that simply putting a “band-aid” on a problem wasn't enough — to truly help people, you have to address the root cause.That realization inspired him to take a different approach to healthcare and ultimately start his own wellness center, with a mission focused on helping people become healthier by addressing the underlying issues affecting their well-being.•⁠To learn more about Lancaster Wellness click here:⁠•SHOW SPONSORS:⁠Cleona Coffee Roasters.⁠ A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.⁠Angelo's Pizza. ⁠Enjoy mouthwatering Italian dinners.⁠Triggered 22. ⁠Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.⁠Hossler Engraving.⁠ Looking for unique handcrafted gifts for all occasions Zach has you covered.⁠Hains Auto Detailing. ⁠Have your car smiling from wheel to wheel.•Sip or Snack break?SIP: ⁠Garage Beer.⁠SNACK: ⁠Jurgy.⁠•OFFICIAL STUDIO SPONSOR: ⁠Colortech Creative Solutions ⁠takes your creative projects from visualization to realization. We've been doing so since 1980 all while keeping your budget in mind.To see photos of today's guest follow on social media:⁠IG: AmericanGrownPodcast⁠⁠FB: American Grown Podcast⁠ or visits us at American Grown Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Tripp Roche to talk about three things that are deeply connected to Columbia: Carolina Pong, Villa Tronco, and the return of Columbia's Italian Festival.Tripp shares the story behind Carolina Pong and how a love for table tennis grew into a community around the sport. We also talk about Villa Tronco, his family's long-standing Columbia restaurant, and what it's like carrying on a family tradition while bringing new ideas to the table.We also get into the Italian Festival and the work going into bringing this celebration of Italian food, culture, music, and community back to Columbia. Along the way, we talk about local business, family, Columbia, and what it means to create something that becomes part of the community.It's a conversation about tradition, new ideas, and the people helping make Columbia an even more interesting place to live, work, and visit.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Carolina Pong, Villa Tronco, or Columbia's Italian Festival you can find them here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinapong/https://www.instagram.com/villatronco/https://www.instagram.com/italianfestival_colasc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaPongTT/https://www.facebook.com/p/Villa-Tronco-Italian-Ristorante-61555837614268/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1671172053518324/Website: https://carolinapong.org/https://villatronco.com/This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractic: https://www.cfcforhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticThis episode is sponsored by Gallup Design Build: ⁠https://www.gallupdesignbuild.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gallupdesignbuild⁠If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/columbiashottestpodcast/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Radicchio has long been a favorite with market farmers for its ability to provide something colorful and delicious in the fall and winter. But with its adaptation to very specific regions of Italy, figuring out how to grow the vegetable in North America has been a bit of a puzzle. Luckily, Lane Selman puts that puzzle together for us with her new book Radicchio: A Celebration of the Beloved Italian Vegetable!At almost 400 pages long, the book is fascinating and covers the history of radicchio, the project to find timing and varieties that grow well in North America, and many recipes for how to cook it. Lane and her work with the Culinary Breeding Network has been instrumental in working with Italian seed companies to find and develop varieties that work for growers on this continent. So, listen to this interview and then check out the book! As always, Growing for Market subscribers get 20% off all books when logged in at the website!Connect with guest:The book: Radicchio: A Celebration of the Beloved Italian VegetableWebsite: Culinary Breeding NetworkInstagram: @culinarybreedingnetworkPodcast Sponsors:Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:Farmhand is the all-in-one platform built for direct-market farms — CSA, farmers market, and farmstand growers who'd rather be in the field than juggling five different apps. Online store and subscriptions, delivery and pickup routing, SMS and email marketing, waitlist management, and now farm events: sell tickets to u-picks, tours, dinners, and workshops in minutes, with capacity caps, QR check-in, and SMS/email confirmations built in. Every ticket also puts a name, email, and phone on a list you keep. See how farmers are growing direct-to-consumer sales and set up a free account at farmhand.partners/gfmNifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure -- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more.If you grow for market, you know performance is everything. That's why so many farmers are turning to Burpee's Farmers Market. Dedicated to professional growers, Burpee is now offering non-GMO seeds in larger quantities – bred and selected for standout flavor, strong yields, and the kind of visual appeal your customers crave. Burpee's been doing this for 150 years, and they're still creating new varieties with growers like you in mind. You can check out the full lineup at Burpee.com/FarmersMarket.For more on veg and flower market farming, subscribe to Growing for Market Magazine!

Mosca e l'ipotesi di un attacco contro la NATO San Francisco rende omaggio agli etruschi Vette virali, le Dolomiti prese d'assalto Procida, l'autentica

Dopo tre mesi di stop estivo, Alessio e Katia vi aspettano per una nuova stagione piena di curiosità, cultura ed espressioni utili per il vostro italiano!In questa prima puntata ripartiamo con una bella chiacchierata sui libri e parliamo del Premio Strega, il premio letterario più importante d'Italia. Sapete perché si chiama così? E cosa c'entra un famoso liquore campano con la letteratura? Katia ci svela la storia di questo riconoscimento, nato nel 1947, e ci presenta il libro vincitore di quest'anno: "I convitati di pietra" di Michele Mari.Cosa imparerai in questo episodio?Scopriamo insieme tre utilissime espressioni italiane:Andare sul sicuroFar ripartireIncuriosire Ascolta la puntata, scopri la magia del Premio Strega e lasciaci un commento sui nostri social (Instagram -  Facebook - TikTok) per dirci se hai mai letto un libro premiato!

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Braving the Arctic: A Perilous Quest for Vital Data Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-09-30-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Il vento urlava con forza sulla tundra artica, una distesa infinita di bianco che sembrava non avere mai fine.En: The wind howled fiercely across the arctic tundra, an endless expanse of white that seemed never-ending.It: Matteo stringeva il suo giaccone contro il freddo tagliente, cercando di ignorare la paura che gli serrava il cuore.En: Matteo clutched his coat tighter against the biting cold, trying to ignore the fear gripping his heart.It: Era giovane e pieno di entusiasmo, ma il pensiero di fallire lo inseguiva come un'ombra.En: He was young and full of enthusiasm, but the thought of failure pursued him like a shadow.It: "Bianca, dobbiamo trovarlo!"En: "Bianca, we have to find it!"It: disse Matteo, con urgenza nella voce.En: Matteo said, urgency in his voice.It: Bianca, l'esperto capo della spedizione, guardò il cielo grigio e minaccioso.En: Bianca, the expert leader of the expedition, looked at the gray and threatening sky.It: Le nuvole si addensavano all'orizzonte.En: The clouds were gathering on the horizon.It: "Il tempo peggiora, Matteo," rispose con tono fermo.En: "The weather's getting worse, Matteo," she replied firmly.It: "Non possiamo rischiare di perdere qualcuno nella tempesta."En: "We can't risk losing someone in the storm."It: Lorenzo, il tecnico, osservava in silenzio.En: Lorenzo, the technician, watched in silence.It: Ricordava ancora l'ultima missione, una serie di errori che non poteva permettersi di ripetere.En: He still remembered the last mission, a series of mistakes he couldn't afford to repeat.It: "So come ti senti, Matteo," disse infine.En: "I know how you feel, Matteo," he finally said.It: "Ma dobbiamo essere cauti."En: "But we must be cautious."It: La tensione cresceva.En: The tension was rising.It: Matteo sapeva che l'apparecchio scientifico perso era vitale.En: Matteo knew that the lost scientific device was vital.It: La loro ricerca sui cambiamenti climatici dipendeva da quei dati.En: Their research on climate change depended on that data.It: Con un respiro profondo, prese una decisione.En: With a deep breath, he made a decision.It: "Vado a cercarlo," dichiarò.En: "I'm going to look for it," he declared.It: Bianca esitò.En: Bianca hesitated.It: Sapeva quanto fosse importante la loro missione, ma il suo istinto di proteggere il gruppo era forte.En: She knew how important their mission was, but her instinct to protect the group was strong.It: Infine, vedendo la determinazione negli occhi di Matteo, cedette.En: Ultimately, seeing the determination in Matteo's eyes, she relented.It: "Va bene, ma Lorenzo va con te.En: "Alright, but Lorenzo goes with you.It: Non separatevi e torniamo prima della tempesta."En: Don't separate and let's return before the storm."It: Mentre si avventuravano nel ghiaccio, il vento aumentò.En: As they ventured into the ice, the wind intensified.It: La neve sferzava i loro volti, rendendo difficile vedere oltre pochi metri.En: The snow whipped against their faces, making it difficult to see beyond a few meters.It: Tuttavia, la loro determinazione non vacillò.En: However, their determination did not waver.It: Dopo ore di ricerca, proprio quando il cielo iniziava a scurirsi, la fortuna sorrise loro.En: After hours of searching, just as the sky began to darken, fortune smiled upon them.It: Matteo quasi inciampò su qualcosa di duro sotto la neve.En: Matteo nearly stumbled over something hard beneath the snow.It: Con mani tremanti, scavarono fino a rivelare il prezioso strumento.En: With trembling hands, they dug to reveal the precious instrument.It: Ma il sollievo fu breve.En: But the relief was short-lived.It: La tempesta era ormai sopra di loro.En: The storm was already upon them.It: "Lorenzo, dobbiamo tornare adesso!"En: "Lorenzo, we have to go back now!"It: gridò Matteo sopra il rumore del vento.En: Matteo shouted over the noise of the wind.It: Lorenzo annuì, con l'apparecchio stretto tra le mani.En: Lorenzo nodded, clutching the device tightly in his hands.It: Faticosamente, si direzionarono verso il campo, ogni passo un'ardua battaglia contro gli elementi.En: Laboriously, they headed toward the camp, each step a hard-fought battle against the elements.It: Finalmente, arrivarono alla base proprio mentre il cuore del temporale si abbatteva su di loro.En: Finally, they arrived at the base just as the heart of the storm descended upon them.It: Bianca li accolse, sollevata e orgogliosa.En: Bianca greeted them, relieved and proud.It: "Bene fatto, Matteo.En: "Well done, Matteo.It: Ma ricordati di non mettere mai a rischio la tua vita."En: But remember never to risk your life."It: Matteo annuì, capendo l'importanza di bilanciare coraggio e prudenza.En: Matteo nodded, understanding the importance of balancing courage and prudence.It: Aveva imparato una lezione preziosa.En: He had learned a valuable lesson.It: Tornarono al lavoro con rinnovata determinazione.En: They returned to work with renewed determination.It: Cuore a cuore con la tundra, un luogo di estrema bellezza e pericolo.En: Heart to heart with the tundra, a place of extreme beauty and danger.It: Matteo, Bianca, e Lorenzo capirono che il successo non risiedeva solo nei dati raccolti, ma anche nella crescita ottenuta attraverso l'avventura e il rispetto per l'ambiente e per sé stessi.En: Matteo, Bianca, and Lorenzo understood that success was not only in the data gathered but also in the growth gained through the adventure and the respect for the environment and themselves. Vocabulary Words:the wind: il ventothe tundra: la tundrathe coat: il giacconebiting: taglienteenthusiasm: entusiasmothe failure: il fallimentourgency: l'urgenzathe leader: il capothreatening: minacciosothe sky: il cielothe horizon: l'orizzonteto risk: rischiarethe storm: la tempestathe technician: il tecnicoa mistake: un erroreto pursue: inseguirethe tension: la tensionethe research: la ricercathe climate change: i cambiamenti climaticithe decision: la decisioneto hesitate: esitareto venture: avventurarsito whip: sferzareto stumble: inciamparetrembling: tremantithe relief: il sollievoto shout: gridarelaboriously: faticosamentethe base: la basethe heart: il cuore

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Braving the Arctic Fury: Survival and Discovery Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-09-30-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Il freddo era pungente e il vento tagliava attraverso gli strati di vestiti spessi di Gianni ed Elena.En: The cold was biting, and the wind cut through the thick layers of clothing worn by Gianni and Elena.It: Si trovavano nella tundra artica, un luogo vasto e desolato, coperto di neve e ghiaccio.En: They were in the Arctic tundra, a vast and desolate place, covered in snow and ice.It: L'orizzonte era sfocato dai fiocchi di neve che volavano senza sosta, e il sole autunnale brillava con un bagliore fioco e breve.En: The horizon was blurred by the continuously falling snowflakes, and the autumn sun shone with a faint and brief glow.It: Gianni osservava con cura i movimenti delle volpi artiche.En: Gianni carefully observed the movements of the Arctic foxes.It: Era affascinato da come questi animali si adattavano ai cambiamenti climatici.En: He was fascinated by how these animals adapted to climate changes.It: Con la sua macchina fotografica e il suo taccuino, annotava ogni dettaglio prezioso.En: With his camera and notebook, he noted down every precious detail.It: Elena, invece, controllava costantemente la sua apparecchiatura meteorologica, tracciando i cambiamenti del tempo.En: Elena, on the other hand, constantly checked her meteorological equipment, tracking weather changes.It: Sapeva quanto fosse importante prevedere le tempeste per garantire la sicurezza della loro spedizione.En: She knew how important it was to predict storms to ensure their expedition's safety.It: Un giorno, la radiosveglia di Elena segnalò un cambiamento improvviso.En: One day, Elena's radio alarm indicated a sudden change.It: Una tempesta si stava avvicinando rapidamente.En: A storm was rapidly approaching.It: Il cielo si fece scuro, e la neve iniziò a cadere più fitta.En: The sky turned dark, and the snowfall became heavier.It: La decisione gravava su di loro: restare per continuare il lavoro, rischiando però la sicurezza, o tornare indietro senza i dati necessari.En: The decision weighed on them: stay to continue their work, risking safety, or go back without the necessary data.It: "Non possiamo perdere tutto il nostro lavoro, Gianni", esclamò Elena, osservando le nuvole grigie che si avvicinavano.En: "We can't lose all our work, Gianni," exclaimed Elena, watching the approaching gray clouds.It: "Ma non possiamo nemmeno mettere in pericolo la nostra vita."En: "But we also can't put our lives in danger."It: Gianni annuì, incerto.En: Gianni nodded, uncertain.It: Il desiderio di raccogliere più informazioni era forte, ma sapeva che la vita di Elena e la sua erano più importanti.En: The desire to gather more information was strong, but he knew that Elena's life and his own were more important.It: Proprio mentre la tensione aumentava, Elena notò una piccola caverna vicino.En: Just as the tension increased, Elena noticed a small cave nearby.It: "Guarda lì!En: "Look there!"It: ", disse, indicando la scoperta con sorpresa.En: she said, pointing out the discovery with surprise.It: "Potrebbe offrirci protezione."En: "It might offer us protection."It: In fretta, si diressero verso la caverna con l'attrezzatura, trovando riparo dal vento mordente.En: Quickly, they headed toward the cave with their equipment, finding shelter from the biting wind.It: Mentre la tempesta infuriava fuori, Gianni riuscì a documentare un comportamento raro delle volpi, al riparo anche loro.En: While the storm raged outside, Gianni managed to document a rare behavior of the foxes, who were also taking shelter.It: Elena, nel frattempo, sfruttò l'occasione per raccogliere dati meteorologici unici nel loro genere.En: Elena, in the meantime, seized the opportunity to gather unique meteorological data.It: La tempesta durò ore, ma alla fine si placò.En: The storm lasted for hours, but eventually, it subsided.It: Con il tempo sereno, Gianni ed Elena emersero dalla caverna.En: With calm weather, Gianni and Elena emerged from the cave.It: I loro volti erano segnati dalla stanchezza ma pieni di soddisfazione.En: Their faces were marked by fatigue but filled with satisfaction.It: Gianni si rese conto di quanto le osservazioni di Elena avessero migliorato il suo lavoro di ricerca.En: Gianni realized how Elena's observations had enhanced his research work.It: "Non avrei potuto farcela senza di te," disse Gianni con un sorriso sincero.En: "I couldn't have done it without you," said Gianni with a sincere smile.It: Elena ricambiò il sorriso, consapevole del loro successo congiunto.En: Elena returned the smile, aware of their joint success.It: Con il cuore più leggero e i dati inestimabili al sicuro, i due si incamminarono verso il loro campo base.En: With lighter hearts and invaluable data safe, the two headed back to their base camp.It: In quel paesaggio desolato, avevano trovato più di semplici risposte scientifiche.En: In that desolate landscape, they had found more than just scientific answers.It: Avevano scoperto l'importanza della collaborazione e dell'apertura verso l'altra parte del loro lavoro.En: They had discovered the importance of collaboration and being open to the other side of their work.It: Il sole pallido d'autunno lentamente scese dietro l'orizzonte, mentre le ombre della tundra si allungavano nel crepuscolo.En: The pale autumn sun slowly set behind the horizon, as the shadows of the tundra stretched into the twilight.It: L'inverno stava arrivando, ma Gianni ed Elena erano pronti ad affrontarlo, insieme.En: Winter was coming, but Gianni and Elena were ready to face it together. Vocabulary Words:the cold: il freddobiting: pungentethe wind: il ventothe layers: gli stratidesolate: desolatothe horizon: l'orizzontethe sun: il solefaint: fiocothe glow: il baglioreto observe: osservarethe climate: il climathe notebook: il taccuinothe equipment: l'apparecchiaturato predict: prevederethe radio alarm: la radiosvegliathe storm: la tempestato weigh: gravareto risk: rischiarethe discovery: la scopertato protect: proteggereto shelter: ripararsito rage: infuriarethe data: i datito subside: placarsithe fatigue: la stanchezzathe satisfaction: la soddisfazionethe base camp: il campo baseto ensure: garantirethe twilight: il crepuscolothe shadow: l'ombra

This Farmers helping Farmers episode is coming to you from a regenerative rice farm in Southern Tuscany, Italy. Picture yourself there by listening out for the town bells, the birds and a tractor going past.Angus 'Gus' Ingram is travelling through Italy with his family, exploring all the things the country is renowned for - food, food, food. Not just any food, high quality, nutritious, regeneratively-grown food. In this episode Angus visits the farm of Ariane Lotti from Tenuta San Carlo. Ariane was recognised in 2024 as one of Europe's Top 50 farmers, an initiative started by Foodprint Nordic to recognise farmers who are working in harmony with nature, regenerating the land, restoring biodiversity, and building resilient ecosystems. Ariane Lotti spent summers on the farm with her family as a child, and since 2014 has been leading Tenuta San Carlo with a vision for certified organic agriculture with a regenerative approach. Under her leadership, the farm has become certified organic, expanded its crop diversity, restored natural ecosystems through reforestation, and launched a line of farm-branded products. A Yale graduate and former U.S. agriculture policy expert, she also has roles within Italian and European farming organisations.Ariane provides a valuable insight into the economic considerations of changing from a conventionally managed farming system to a regenerative one. This episode also highlights the incredible innovations that can happen when you look for opportunities within your farm business and follow through on your vision to grow healthier food. Ariane is honest, practical and thoughtful, giving a realistic view of the challenges along the way, and the things she would do differently. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do. It once again highlights the power of 'farmers helping farmers', no matter where you are in the world.

Marc and Sanden are back as the Hoax Hunters. This time they're looking at the myths surrounding crystals. For hundreds of years, people have believed that these rocks are special and have powers. But is there any proof? Join Marc, Sanden and Mystery Moose as they dig into the lore and science of crystals. Guest:  Marisa Galvez, professor of French and Italian at Stanford University Click ⁠here⁠ for a transcript of this episode. Brains On is a completely independent podcast, and we rely on your contributions to help make all of our shows. You can do that by joining Smarty Pass. As a member you get ad-free versions of all the Brains On Universe shows, bonus episodes, online hangouts with the Brains On crew, discounts on merch and more. Go to⁠⁠ ⁠smartypass.org ⁠⁠⁠to learn more and sign up. Want to see Brains On or Smash Boom Best live? We're about to head out on our fall tour. For links to tickets go to⁠⁠ ⁠brainson.org/events⁠⁠⁠. 10/3 Toronto, ON* 10/11 Dallas, TX* 10/17 Colorado Springs, CO (two shows) 11/7 Norfolk, VA 12/6 Evanston, IL (two shows) 1/31 Princeton, NJ *Smash Boom Best show

Careful when saying “I'm hot” in Italian! Why? Find out how to avoid embarrassing mistakes by learning these expressions with AVERE (have) in Italian. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/avere-in-italian Today's Italian words: Ho caldo = I'm hot Ho freddo = I'm cold Ho 40 anni = I'm 40 Ho sete = I'm thirsty Ho fame = I'm hungry Ho sonno = I'm sleepy Ho paura = I'm scared

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Recorded on location at the Martini Expo in Chicago.Why This Episode MattersToby Maloney looks back at the first wave of the modern cocktail renaissance from Milk & Honey to The Violet Hour and explains why great ice, precise dilution and serious technique still have to serve hospitality.Jackson Cannon recalls bringing serious cocktails into a high-volume Boston restaurant at Eastern Standard, building a team around consistency and collaboration, and why, after all the technique and innovation, the guest still matters most.Federico Lombardi, formerly of Barcelona's Paradiso and now working in the U.S., compares European and American cocktail cultures and explains the lesson that taught him why temperature, dilution and precision make the martini such an exacting drink.Dan Smith takes The Guys inside Chicago's Queen Mary Tavern, where a 1940s neighborhood bar became an elegant cocktail destination without losing its soul and explains why, when every small detail of a martini comes together, “it is perfection.”BanterBefore heading into the Expo, The Guys compare notes on their very compact Chicago hotel rooms and discover that the Moxy apparently shares Stage Left's taste in wallpaper: monkeys smoking cigars and drinking vodka.The ConversationToby Maloney goes back to the beginnings of the modern craft-cocktail movement, including becoming the first bartender hired at Milk & Honey and later helping establish The Violet Hour in Chicago. He and The Guys geek out over metal-on-metal shakers, why experienced bartenders can hear the quality and quantity of ice in a tin, and how dilution changes a drink. Toby also reflects on The Violet Hour's influence, the danger of cocktail expertise becoming pretentious, and his newer project, The Elbow Room in Vancouver, Washington. Then he explains his unusual martini built around vermouth-and-sherry granita topped with frozen gin.Jackson Cannon joins the conversation to talk about opening Eastern Standard in Boston in 2005, when serious cocktails were still largely disconnected from serious restaurant dining. He recalls the self-taught first generation of the cocktail revival, building consistency across a large bar team and creating buy-in rather than simply dictating technique. Looking at where cocktail culture has gone since, Cannon argues that technique and creativity aren't enough to sustain a career behind the bar. What matters most is still the guest: as he puts it, borrowing from Julia Child, “It's not what's on the table, it's what's on the chairs.”Federico Lombardi compares the cocktail cultures of Italy, Spain and the United States, talks about creating drinks through the lens of chefs and food, and recalls the training that made him understand the martini as a drink in which every detail has to be right. Finally, Dan Smith explains how old movies first made him curious about cocktail culture, how The Violet Hour turned that curiosity into a career, and how a Polish neighborhood tavern sealed up for four decades became Queen Mary Tavern. He gets into the judicious use of salt in cocktails, the gin-and-rum Navy Strength Old Fashioned, and the Violet Hour martini that showed him what happens when dilution, bitters, temperature and technique all land exactly where they should.Guest BiosToby Maloney is a bartender, author and longtime figure in the American craft-cocktail movement. He was the first bartender hired at Milk & Honey and later helped open Chicago's influential Violet Hour. He is the author of The Bartender's Manifesto and The Classic Cocktail Sessions and is now involved with The Elbow Room in Vancouver, Washington.Jackson Cannon helped shape Boston's modern cocktail culture as the longtime bar director at Eastern Standard, which opened in 2005 with serious cocktails integrated into a large, full-service restaurant. He later partnered in The Hawthorne and became an influential mentor to a generation of Boston bartenders.Federico Lombardi is an Italian bartender who worked at Paradiso in Barcelona when it reached No. 1 on The World's 50 Best Bars list. He has since moved to the United States and works behind the bar at Dante in New York.Dan Smith is managing partner of Queen Mary Tavern in Chicago's Ukrainian Village. His approach combines serious cocktail technique with the warmth and accessibility of a neighborhood tavern.Timestamps00:00 — Chicago, Martini Expo and the Moxy Hotel03:45 — Toby Maloney: Milk & Honey, The Violet Hour and hearing the ice14:30 — The Elbow Room, free pouring and Toby's vermouth-granita martini24:45 — Jackson Cannon: bringing craft cocktails to Boston31:00 — Building bartenders, cocktail culture and hospitality34:45 — Federico Lombardi: Europe vs. America and his martini lesson42:45 — Dan Smith: The Violet Hour and the story of Queen Mary Tavern54:00 — Navy Strength Old Fashioned and Dan's perfect martini moment InfoMartini Expo — https://www.martiniexpo.com/Toby Maloney — The Elbow Room, Vancouver, WABooks: The Bartender's Manifesto; The Classic Cocktail SessionsJackson Cannon — Eastern Standard; The HawthorneFederico Lombardi — Paradiso, Barcelona; Dante, New York CityDan Smith — Queen Mary Tavern, ChicagoOct 23, Friday - Winemaker Dinner w/ Neri Capponi of Villa Calcinaia WineryOct 26-31 - Spooky BarOct 27, Tuesday - Robert Simonson book signing cocktail partyMore info - https://www.stageleft.com/events/ Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

(00:00:00) The Sandwich Was Never About the Sandwich (00:00:02) Welcome to Nikki After Dark (00:00:31) Late-Night Fantasies and Confessions (00:03:21) The Power of Quiet Hours (00:07:44) A Husband's Lingerie Surprise (00:13:33) Movie Night Masturbation (00:19:33) The Italian Barber's Unexpected Invitation (00:26:07) A Man's Fantasy of Cock Worship (00:28:56) Ex-Wife's Fantasy in White Lingerie (00:33:36) The Aftermath of Heartbreak (00:34:29) Obsessive Thoughts Tonight on Nikky After Dark: four listener confessions and one filthy extra that prove desire doesn't clock out.A woman wakes at 3 a.m. in the menopause quiet and sinks back into the younger man who called her his Greek Goddess and treated her Rubenesque body like something holy.A husband finally buys lingerie after ten years, then watches his freckled E-cup wife come on an eight-inch toy while he sucks her through sheer mesh—and she wipes her own wetness onto the knickers she hands him.A haircut turns into a sandwich invitation that opens onto green lingerie and Italian tits; she rides him, turns around so he can watch that ass bounce, and milks every drop while she comes during sex for the first time in a long time.Plus a raw cock-worship fantasy, an ex in wedding-night white with a bigger man, and a full story about the new guy who fucks both of you. Riddle, questions for the dark, and Nikky's thoughts throughout. Dim the lights.Stay tuned, because these stories are dripping with tension, risk, and raw lust.Support The Show:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/dear-nikky/id6442972835 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dear-nikky-hidden-desires--6316414/support Join us over on Discord: https://discord.gg/MfsyKuPxMK Featured Release: Dear Nikky: Sex Confessions From People Just Like You is out now! Dive deeper into the raw, unfiltered stories you love.Contact:Email: Nikky@dearnikky.com (or dear.nikky.confessions@gmail.com)Website: DearNikky.com/confessionsSocials: Twitter/X (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162), Facebook (@DearNikky)Content Warning: This episode contains explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of ass play, butt plug sex, bisexual encounters, threesomes, public/exhibitionist sex, and consensual adult fun. Stories depict enthusiastic consent. Listener discretion advised; 18+ only. Submissions involving bestiality, incest, underage role-play, rape, non-consensual content, or racial slurs are not aired.Get Involved:Submit Your Story: Got a secret fantasy or steamy confession? Write to Nikky at Nikky@dearnikky.com or submit anonymously at DearNikky.com/confessions. By submitting, you certify you're 18+, the sole creator, and that the content meets our guidelines.Say Hello: Have a burning fantasy or just want to chat? Reach out on socials or email — Nikky loves hearing your naughtiest thoughts!Support the Show: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker or your favorite platform. Your support helps new listeners discover the heat!

Gyles's guest today is Francis Rossi: the lead singer, guitarist and one of the founder members of the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Francis tells Gyles about his childhood in Forest Hill and Balham, South London, where his family ran ice cream stalls and sweet shops. He talks about his Italian heritage, and his love for the language and culture. Francis talks about his parents' complicated marriage, and his mum's increasingly fervent Catholic faith. He talks about secondary school, where he hid behind a jack-the-lad persona, and made friends with Alan Lancaster while playing trumpet in the school orchestra. They started playing music together, and eventually went on to be called Status Quo. Francis also talks about his friendship and musical chemistry with Rick Parfitt, and about Live Aid, and about marriage and children. This is a fascinating conversation with one of the UK's most enduring rockers. We hope you enjoy it. And our deep thanks to Francis for sharing his wit, wisdom and stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recorded this conversation on the first day of fall. It happened to be Giulia's wedding anniversary, and it was grape harvest week in Tuscany. It felt like the perfect timing.Giulia was born and raised in the same farmhouse where she lives today, in a quiet town between Siena and Florence. She learned to cook from her grandmother and her mother. She turned that into a life's work: cookbooks, cooking classes, her beloved newsletter Letters from Tuscany, and a blog that Saveur named the best food culture blog.We talked about the things that make Italian food feel alive. Seasonal treats appear in bakeries for a few weeks and then disappear until next year. She once photographed her grandmother making lasagna, because “four tablespoons” meant nothing until she saw which spoon Nonna used. And her six-year-old daughter now calls dinner a “family meeting.”What stayed with me most is this: Italians don't just eat seasonally, they look forward to seasons. That kind of anticipation is its own form of wellbeing, and it's something we can all borrow.

What if you could peek inside two private chefs' kitchens and see what they really cook — and eat — at home?If you're tired of the same breakfast every morning or looking for ways to make your desk lunch more interesting, this episode offers a look at how two professional cooks feed themselves on an ordinary week.By the end of this episode, you'll:Get easy ideas for better breakfasts and lunches, from a unique take on oatmeal to a satisfying broccoli saladDiscover how leftovers and a few smart additions can help you cook once and eat twiceFind a classic 30-minute chicken dinner plus a vegetarian pasta dish that is full of fall flavorsPress play now to discover two chefs' real-life meals, and get inspired with ideas for your own kitchen this week!***For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here.And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid!***Links:SONYA DAY 1Breakfast: Scottish porridge, sautéed apples and cinnamon, topped with coconut sugar and nut butter (inspired by Adam Roberts' English porridge)Lunch: Herby tuna salad, on top of a salad made with tomato, cucumber, and lettuce with balsamic dressingDinner: Chicken piccata, garlic bread, Italian chopped saladKARI DAY 1 Breakfast: Coconut overnight oats with fresh fruit – Kari adds hemp seeds tooLunch: Deborah Madison's Ravioli and Tomato Salad with Masses of Basil from her cookbook, Four bean salad with green romesco by Alison Roman from her cookbook: Dining In, crumbled feta, pickled cherries and herbs to pile onto sourdough slicesSnack: Dragon fruit and cucumberDinner: Mississippi Chicken stuffed into sourdough ciabattaSONYA DAY 2Breakfast: Soft-boiled egg, Tabor bread sourdough toast points, mixed berries.Lunch: Leftover ratatouille, leftover chopped salad, toasted pita, avocado slicesDinner: A take on Kari's white bean soup with parm with croutons, lemony garlic parm romano beans, simple greens saladFor dessert, a cup of tea and good chocolate, like: Beyond Good, Alter Eco, Endangered Species, and CloudForest. KARI DAY 2Breakfast: Full-fat Greek yogurt mixed with honey and passion fruit, with cut-up dragon fruit, cucumber, strawberries, figs, and melonLunch: Broccoli salad, cabbage salad with peanuts, peach and herb salad with mozzarella balls and gochujangDinner : Creamy pumpkin pasta with a pine nut gremolata on top****Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book a private farmers' market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

Paolo Pedercini is an Italian game designer, artist, educator, and activist whose work has spent more than two decades challenging assumptions about what video games are for, and what they are allowed to say. In 2003, he founded Molleindustria as a project dedicated to the "reappropriation of video games and the radicalisation of popular culture."Since then, he has created a remarkable body of short, provocative games about labour, capitalism, religion, technology, and political power, including McDonald's Videogame, Oiligarchy, Every Day the Same Dream, Phone Story, and Democratic Socialism Simulator. His games have often been satirical, often controversial, and always interested in using play as a way of thinking through systems and ideology. Now he is working on his most ambitious project yet: Future? No Thanks!, an open-world comedy adventure about a grumpy old man completing his bucket list in a solarpunk future.NOTES:Paolo Pedercini / MolleindustriaMolleindustria – official site (all Paolo's games)Paolo Pedercini – WikipediaPaolo Pedercini – Bluesky (@molleindustria.org)Future? No Thanks! (out now)Future? No Thanks! – SteamFuture? No Thanks! – official siteOther Molleindustria games mentionedMcDonald's Video Game – play free in browserOiligarchy – play free in browserEvery Day the Same Dream – play free in browserPhone Story – WikipediaDemocratic Socialism Simulator – itch.ioFaith Fighter – play free in browserSweatshop (as mentioned by Simon)Sweatshop – play in browserThe New Yorker piece (as mentioned by Simon)The Division 2 and the Severing of Politics from Video Games – The New YorkerPaolo's Perfect ConsoleCannon Fodder (Sensible Software, 1993) – WikipediaSensible Software – WikipediaShadow of the Colossus (2005) – WikipediaGrand Theft Auto V – Rockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas – WikipediaPush Me Pull You – House House (Steam)House House – developer of Untitled Goose Game and Big WalkRadiator Forever – Robert Yang (itch.io)Robert Yang – game designerOther games and references mentionedTheme Park – Bullfrog Productions (1994), WikipediaPostal 2 – WikipediaGTA San Andreas Hot Coffee mod – WikipediaThe Yes Men – activist/prankster duoFoxconn suicides – Wikipediaitch.io – indie games platformAftermath – independent games journalismTom Bissell – My Perfect Console episodeUntitled Goose Game – House HouseNext week's guestÚna Míng Kavanagh – IMIRT emerging talent award 2026Úna Míng Kavanagh – TikTok (@unamingkavanagh)Support the showMy Perfect Console – episode archiveSupport My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea's ex didn't fix her brakes, he just showed her a fake $1,700 invoice line by line.Lindsay did a drive-by of the old house to grab her fall boots and found rabbit ears on the flat screen TV, a cereal box left out, and pillows in a very suspicious position. Chelsea started a new job at a live music bar where they chanted her name on night one. AI Instagram series about an Italian mob boss and his nanny that somehow has better romantic tension than anything in real life, and break down a Cornell fraternity case where seven men assaulted a woman for seven hours and received a writing assignment as punishment. Send us a textSupport the showLike, subscribe, and share with that one friend who needs a reason to laugh. Find us @honestlysmartless on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.Connect with Honestly Smartlesshonestlysmartless.comIG: @honestlysmartlessTikTok: @honestlysmartlessChelsea's IG: @chelsea_turanoLindsay's TT: @dr.lindsayregehrYouTube:  Honestly Smartless

IntroductionWhat happens to your sense of self when the earthly roles you play, mother, professional, spouse, suddenly shift, fail, or disappear entirely? In this lesson, we will explore the liberating shift from asking "Who am I?" based on temporary labels, to discovering "Whose I am" in Christ.Here is what you will discover in this episode:Realize the danger of "pigeonholing" your self-worth into temporary earthly roles.Learn how life disruptions can reveal hidden "identity holes" and how to heal them.Understand your standing as an adopted child of God through key biblical scriptures.Shift your mindset from a lonely "it's just me" attitude to a confident "I belong to the Father" reality.My Story: A Wake-Up Call in a London ChurchRecently, I found myself wrestling with a deep, unsettling question: Who am I?It all started during a church service in London back in 2023. A new member was introduced who shared my last name and came from my home country. I felt a sudden rush of excitement thinking we might be related. But just as quickly, a painful thought hit me like a physical blow: How could you be related? You don't even know who your father is.Even though I was 63 years old and didn't "need" a father in my daily life, that moment revealed a massive, unhealed identity hole. It made me realize how easily our sense of self can shatter. We often build our entire identities on what we do or who we are related to. As the Scripture tells us:"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." — Proverbs 23:7When our earthly connections or roles crack, our entire foundation can fall apart. Let's explore how we can build an identity that can never be shaken.Why Earthly Labels Place a Limit on Your PotentialWhen someone asks who you are, what is your go-to answer? Do you say, "I'm a mom," "I'm a writer," or "I'm a secretary"? While these roles are wonderful, tying your identity solely to them is incredibly limiting.If your identity is tied to your marriage, what happens if that marriage ends in divorce? If your identity is tied to your career, what happens if you lose your job? When I was laid off from my Wall Street job in the middle of a massive financial crisis in New York City, everyone expected me to panic. But I didn't. Why? Because my identity was never tied to my job title.When we define ourselves strictly by our circumstances, we easily fall into a lonely, defensive mindset of "me, myself, and I." We start asking ourselves fearful questions like: If I don't earn this money, who will? Who will help me make these hard decisions? Who takes care of me when I'm exhausted?By framing our life as "it's just me against the world," we limit our options and block ourselves from receiving divine help.Finding My Identity in ChristThe real game-changer in my life was shifting my devotion from my temporary labels to Christ. That is where we answer the deeper question: Whose am I?Here are the powerful truths that define who you are in His eyes:"But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." — John 1:12"See how very much our father loves us for he calls us his children and that is what we are." — 1 John 3:1"For all who are led by the spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you receive God's spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him Abba father." — Romans 8:14-15When my husband left me to raise our two- and four-year-old sons on my own, I had to learn how to rely on God as a literal partner. I co-parented with Him. He gave me wisdom for hard decisions, provided rent when money was tight, and filled my home with peace. Because I understood whose I was, I knew I was never truly alone.Think of it this way: If your own child is thirsty, they don't knock hesitantly on your door; they burst right in because they belong to you. You are their parent, and you naturally care for them first. God does the same for us as His children. As He promises us:"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." — Matthew 6:33Summary[00:00 - 01:15] Introduction: Challenging you to look past your daily roles and ask: Whose are you?[01:16 - 03:30] The London Incident: How a simple introduction in a church pew exposed a 63-year-old "identity hole" left by an absent father.[03:31 - 05:45] The Trap of Earthly Labels: Why calling yourself "just a mom" or "just an employee" keeps you stuck in a lonely, fearful "it's just me" mindset.[05:46 - 08:30] Surviving Life's Crises: Why my Wall Street layoff didn't break me, and how you can protect your peace when roles shift.[08:31 - 11:30] Finding Identity in Christ: Grounding ourselves in Scripture to realize we are adopted, cherished children of God.[11:31 - 14:00] Bold Access to the Father: The child-and-parent analogy, and why God's children get to step to the front of the line for His love and provision.[14:01 - End] Journal Reflections & Next Steps: Practical journal prompts to help you apply these lessons in your daily life.Your Self-Reflection Journal Challenge Grab a notebook and write down these three prompts to discover your true identity:I have been identifying myself as ______.Because I belong to Christ, I can begin to see myself as ______.One need I can bring to God and one step I can take is ______.Call to Action & ResourcesIf you're a single mom struggling with loneliness, fear, or grief, grab a copy of my 21-day Christian devotional, "Courage to Believe." It is designed to help you bring your hopes and fears to God so you can take your next steps with courage. It's available on Amazon in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese, and is free to read on Kindle Unlimited! Learn more here: https://link.amazon/B0bdk17QjI love hearing from my listeners all over the world! Drop me a line at https://www.jrosemarie.com/contact and let me know how you are answering these identity questions today.You are loved, you are seen, and you are never alone.Follow me on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/solomomstalkhttps://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/shattered-foundations-rebuilding-your-true-identity-as-a-daughter-of-godThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti has spent years entering the private worlds of people he had never met. In Toy Stories, he photographed children around the world surrounded by their favorite toys. In Home Pharma, he portrayed people alongside the medicines they keep at home. And for his CouchSurfing project, he traveled through 58 countries, staying with perfect strangers. https://gabrielegalimberti.com/projects/In this conversation, Gabriele Galimberti takes us behind the photographs and into the encounters that made them possible. How do you convince parents to let you photograph their children? How do you ask someone to expose something as personal as the contents of their medicine cabinet? And what happens when you arrive in a foreign country and put your trust in someone you have never met?We talk about photography as a way of meeting people and crossing cultural boundaries and about what these intimate encounters reveal about our homes, possessions, vulnerabilities and relationships with strangers.

What if one of the most important things you can learn is how to say no?Aaron sits down with Italian artist and comedian Ghemon, whose career has taken him from law school to platinum records, national television, sold-out shows — and eventually to starting over as a stand-up comedian in America.Ghemon opens up about depression, the pressures of success, leaving behind other people's expectations, and why he was willing to trade fame and familiarity for open mics in a new language. Along the way, he shares the idea of “Vitamin N”: the discipline of saying no so you can protect the things that matter most.It's a conversation about reinvention, identity, creativity, and the courage to begin again — even when the life you're leaving behind looks successful from the outside.

What happens when a podcast leaves the studio, walks into a packed sports bar, and lets the day unfold in real time? You get IAANAS Podcast Episode 73, recorded live at The Bar in Sayreville, New Jersey, during the first Football Sunday of the NFL season. No polished studio walls. No carefully controlled environment. No waiting for the perfect moment. Just conversations, food, football, family, business, and the people who make a local business feel like home.Hosted by Luis Guzman, this episode of I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman takes you inside The Bar and gives you an unfiltered look at what it takes to build a business around more than just a product. Throughout the day, Luis sits down with members of the team, family, employees, customers, and friends to talk about what makes this place special and what entrepreneurs can learn from the way they operate.At the center of the conversation is Anthony Cardinale, one of the people behind The Bar. Luis talks with Anthony about building the business, getting your hands dirty, staying connected to the day-to-day work, and understanding that ownership means more than simply having your name on the door. The conversation gets into family, legacy, community, growth, service, and staying true to your roots while continuing to move forward.One of the biggest themes throughout the episode is the idea that you have to get your hands dirty. Luis highlights Anthony for stepping away from the role of simply being the owner and actually jumping into the work, including preparing food and cutting cheese downstairs. For Luis, that kind of involvement says something powerful about entrepreneurship: when you care about what you're building, you cannot be afraid to get involved in the work that keeps it moving.Then Amanda Cardinale joins the conversation, bringing a completely different perspective on family business and hospitality. Luis digs into the way Amanda treats customers, the lessons she learned from her family, and why making people feel welcome can become one of the most valuable parts of a business. Their conversation goes far beyond food and drinks. It gets into human connection, kindness, family, work ethic, customer experience, and the responsibility that comes with creating a place where people feel like they belong.Amanda also shares a powerful perspective on material things and personal fulfillment when Luis asks one of his recurring questions: what is the last thing you purchased that changed your life? Her answer leads to a deeper conversation about self-worth, personal growth, and why buying something cannot fix what needs to be worked on internally.Anthony Cardinale talks entrepreneurship, ownership, family, growth, and building The Bar.Amanda Cardinale discusses hospitality, family, service, work ethic, and caring for people.Luis explores why customer experience can turn a first-time visitor into someone who keeps coming back.The episode dives into family business, legacy, community, and staying connected to your roots.The Bar's food, pizza, drinks, Italian and Sicilian influences, and attention to detail all become part of the conversation.Football Sunday provides the backdrop, with live sports, customers, staff, and plenty of unpredictable moments happening around the microphones.The episode also brings in members of The Bar's team and people from the local community, creating the kind of spontaneous conversations that only happen when you put a microphone in the middle of a real environment. Follow Luis Guzman and the IAANAS Podcast for more conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners about the real stories behind what they build. Subscribe to the podcast, follow the show on social media, share the episode with someone building something of their own, and join the conversation. If you're a creative or entrepreneur with a story worth telling, connect with I'm an Artist, Not a Salesman and become part of the community.

We had an expensive Zeiss scope fail over the weekend. It shouldn't have happened, but it did. :(And, we talk about field shooting positions you can use when prone shooting isn't possible, for whatever reason. And... let us tell you about some outstanding Italian stiletto switchblades that you can get for a great price. :) All this and more on tonight's show. 

Who was behind the gunman that shot Pope John Paul II in 1981? We know the man who pulled the trigger was a Turkish member of the Grey Wolves. We know he planned to flee via the Bulgarian Embassy. We know an Italian nun ensured he didn't get away.  But had someone ordered the assassination? One possible clue is held in the answer to this next question: how did the Soviet Union collapse? We also know three unlikely heroic figures played pivotal roles: a Czechoslovakian playwright, a salt-of-the-earth electrician, and the Polish Pope. Even as the totalitarian Soviet empire cracked down against uprisings in Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Poland, the voices of people crying out for democratic freedoms, human rights, and equal opportunity became undeniable. In his latest historical narrative, Julian weaves together powerful stories of three people who risked everything to defy an authoritarian power. They exemplify the playwright's ideal of “living in truth,” the electrician's movement known as “Solidarity,” and John Paul II's advice that his people “be not afraid.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Chapman, Pat Nevin, Joe Hart and Andros Townsend look at the ongoing fallout from Manchester City being found guilty of the majority of Premier League charges against them. Italian football writer James Horncastle discusses the long-term impact the Calciopoli scandal had on the Italian game.We also hear from Thomas Tuchel as England look to bounce back from Saturday's defeat against Spain. Pat gives us his view on Sebastien Pocognoli's opening match as Scotland boss.And the panel look at Lionel Messi's upcoming international retirement with his final game coming next week as Argentina face Benin.TIMECODES 01:00 – Andros being run over by a pitch roller07:00 Joe Hart's view on the Man City Premier League charges verdict16:30 James Horncastle on the lasting impact the Calciopoli scandal had on Italian football28:30 Thomas Tuchel on England's Nations League game with Czech Rpeublic41:00 Scotland's fresh start49:30 The end of Lionel Messi' international career