Podcasts about Tuscany

This week James is joined Sir Chris Hoy, who if you haven't heard of him was a pretty good cyclist in his day. Chris won six Olympic gold medals and one silver on the track, spanning four Olympic Games including that incredible week at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where Chris won golds in the Team Sprint, Individual Sprint and Keirin as Team GB notched up a staggering 14 cycling medals, cementing Britain as a cycling powerhouse and putting cycling into the mainstream in the process.In this episode, Chris discusses that day in Beijing as well as many other memorable moments, like sitting trackside in Athens watching world records get smashed over and over until it was his turn to compete; turning up in Japan to learn to race Keirin at Japanese Keirin school; a love of coffee that meant he never travelled anywhere without his espresso machine and grinder, and his even bigger love and respect for cycling compatriot and maverick record breaker, Graeme Obree; and which of his teammates rode with different length cranks without even noticing.Chris also talks about his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how prostate cancer affects men and what men can do to catch it early. We also talk about how you can support Chris's annual charity ride, Tour de 4, which raises money for cancer research and care, and which this year saw 191 riders with Stage 4 cancer join thousands more as they cycled and raised nearly £3 million for charity, taking Tour de 4's total to a staggering £5.8 million in two years.You can check your risk of prostate cancer in under 30 seconds at prostatecancer.org/risk-checker and you can donate to Tour de 4, or sign up for next year's event at tourde4.comChat begins at 11:10.----------------This episode is brought to you by Rouvy, the indoor riding platform that makes indoor rides look and feel real, from smashing up the Sa Calobra to group rides around Vietnam to Rouvy Fest, which this year takes place between 12th and 25th October and will include a host of special group rides including tackling Mount Teide in Tenerife, riding the shores and hill of Lake Garda in Italy and puffing up dust on the Strade Bianche chalky road of Tuscany. All this plus special ride guests telling stories and answering questions as they pedal, challenges, rewards and giveaways, and the Rouvy Fest Race, a huge single race where the competitive spirit meets fun and inclusive vibes. See Rouvy.com for more details, including how to sign up for a free month using the code KEEPITREALCYCLIST------------------Did you know Cyclist is also stunning monthly print magazine?Subscribe now at store.cyclist.co.uk/cycpod and get every issue for less than in the shops, delivered straight to your doorWe're also a really lovely website about everything road cycling and gravel. Check us out at cyclist.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filippo and Elisa Fanti successfully manage the family estate, one of the leading wineries in the Brunello di Montalcino territory. A magnificent expression of Sangiovese, the Vigna Le Macchiarelle Riserva, which in the 2020 vintage expresses class and elegance, a sumptuous personality, and remarkable integrity, represents the pinnacle of Tenuta Fanti’s distinguished production. It is a magnificent Brunello di Montalcino that earned the DiWineTaste Five Diamonds award and the title of best wine of summer 2026.

News; birthdays/events; what holiday/seasonal movie you do you/could you watch on repeat?; word of the day. News; game: songs that feature mirror in the lyrics; weird things that make you happy as an adult; do you listen to professional critics or random social media users? News; game: 1979 top songs; what do your family members to that drive you nuts?; things we buy but 'forget' to use/rarely use. News; game: general trivia; gen alpha slang...6-7 is so yesterday; goodbye/fun facts....national biscotti day. The primitive form of biscotti was originally Roman. Re-emerging in Tuscany, Prato, biscotti is derived from the Latin word 'biscoctus,' which means 'twice-baked.' The double baking allows the biscuit to be dry and less perishable. Due to its durability, biscotti was stored to be eaten by travelers and warriors. Biscotti found its way to America thanks to Christopher Columbus, who had used it as food during his voyage. Today you can make or find biscotti in Chocolate Hazelnut, Honey Pistachio, Almond and Lemon Dipped in White Chocolate, Dried Cherry and Almond Biscotti, Biscotti alla Parmigiana, Peppermint Biscotti, Almond and Raisin.

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.

Rome and Florence. The Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre. Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. The Alps and the Dolomites. Tuscany and Sicily. Choosing where to spend your time in the amazing country of Italy is no easy feat with so many amazing options! In this destination feature episode, I'm giving you a rundown of each region of Italy to help you figure out where to focus your Italy vacation based on your travel style. Grab a pen and paper for this episode! → Need help sorting out the big picture of a future Italy vacation? Get my 1-on-1 support with my VACATION BLUEPRINT DESIGN service ← _______ If you've gotten any value from this show over the years, the single best way you can show your support is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or a quick 5-star rating on Spotify. ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts⭐ Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify As my thank you gift to you — grab one of these free resources to help you travel more intentionally:

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On October 6, 1894, 18-year-old Frank Westwood answered the door of his family's Toronto mansion, Lakeside Hall in Parkdale. Someone standing outside shot him through the gap left by the door chain. In part one of this two-part Victorian true crime story on Canada Is Boring, Rhys Waters takes Jesse Harley through the Parkdale Mystery, the Toronto murder that caused a newspaper frenzy in 1890s Canada. Before Frank died of his stomach wound, he described the gunman as a man in dark clothes with a thin mustache. The only name he gave police was Gus Clark, a "stone hooker" his family had chased off their shoreline for digging out shale. We cover the crowded funeral and the chaotic inquest. We meet amateur sleuth W. H. Hornberry, whom the papers mocked as "Parkdale's Sherlock Holmes." We also look at how newspapers begged Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, to solve the case. Then there's the Listowel Horror, the murder of 13-year-old Jessie Keith, which set off rumours that Jack the Ripper had moved to Canada. Part one ends on a cliffhanger: police arrest a surprising new suspect, a 32-year-old woman. After the story, the Small Talk Dimension Zone covers Jesse's Tuscany wine festival trip, inspired by The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine. Jesse also shares a trick for quitting smoking with ice-cold ginger ale. Rhys helps elderly nuns at Rome's Ciampino airport, and the two trade TIFF celebrity sightings, including Jay Baruchel at the Ken Carter film Stuntman. It closes with Danny Elfman's story of writing the Batman theme in an airplane bathroom. If you like Canadian history, historical true crime, unsolved mysteries and a comedy podcast, subscribe so you don't miss part two.For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailCooking in Tuscany: Where Food Becomes a Way of Life and music Imagine yourself seated at a rustic table in the picturesque Tuscan countryside, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, olive groves, and the tantalizing aroma of something delectable simmering in the kitchen. In Tuscany, cooking transcends mere sustenance; it embodies tradition, the use of fresh ingredients, and the deliberate savoring of each moment.In this captivating episode, we embark on a journey to Tuscany, Italy. Jeff will serenade us with his musical tributes to the wonderful individuals he and Pam encountered throughout their Tuscan adventure.So, settle in, raise a glass of wine, and join us on a delectable voyage through Tuscany—a place where the kitchen serves as a gathering hub, recipes are cherished heirlooms passed down through generations, and every meal weaves a captivating tale. Jeff will share his tales too.Buon appetito!

Ask Us A QuestionWe're back. ❤️After six weeks away from Love Shack Live and three weeks in Italy, we're finally back behind the microphones. And we came home with a question we haven't been able to stop thinking about…“We feel more like roommates than partners.” “I feel alone, even when they're right there.” “We love each other. We've just lost the connection we used to have.”We hear versions of these sentences all the time from people taking the Better Love Quiz.And after spending three weeks in Italy, we came home wondering about something we hadn't considered quite this way before:What if some of the connection we're missing isn't something we need to find again? What if our everyday lives simply aren't giving us enough opportunities to create it?We expected to miss the castle, the wine, the food, and those ridiculous Tuscan sunsets. Instead, we missed the people. Walking into the kitchen and finding someone there. Sitting around the table long after dinner was over. Hearing laughter from another room. Wandering without a destination. Twelve people with nowhere more important to be.And then we came home.Everything was quiet.It made us realize how incredibly efficient we've become at not needing one another. Groceries arrive at the door. Entertainment streams into our homes. We work remotely, text instead of visit, eat while answering emails, and fill nearly every empty space in our day.It's convenient. But there may be a relational price we're paying for all that efficiency.In this episode, we're talking about what Tuscany reminded us about how human connection actually grows, why familiarity can make us stop noticing the people we love, and how to bring some of that la dolce vita back into an ordinary Tuesday.We talk about why connection needs proximity and repetition, the Italian piazza and the disappearing “third places” in our own communities, why humans bond through participation rather than observation, and the surprisingly important art of lingering.And if you're thinking, “That sounds lovely, but I don't have time for any of this,” we talk about that too.Because rebuilding connection doesn't have to mean a romantic vacation, a giant relationship conversation, or packing your bags and moving to Tuscany.Sometimes it starts with dinner lasting twenty minutes longer.In this episode:Why connection needs proximity and repetitionWhat Italian piazzas taught us about making room for the unplannedThe relational price we may be paying for convenienceWhy you can't observe your way into connectionAperitivo, lingering, and il dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothingWhat happens when the person you love becomes so familiar that you stop really seeing themSimple rituals that create more opportunities for connection at homeWhy “I don't have time for that” might be exactly where we need to startWhere to StartNot sure whether what you're experiencing is a rough patch or something more? Take the free Better Love Quiz at BetterLoveQuiz.com. In about five minutes, you'll get your personalized Better Love Blueprint and see which relationship skills could use some attention right now.Staci's new digital book, Is My Marriage Dead?, is $9 and designed to help you get clearer about what's actually happening in your relationship and what your next honest step might be.Want to join us in Tuscany next year? Email love@stacibartley.com and let us know. And stay tuned, because we're also working on opportunities to gather a little closer to home.Okay, but is my relationship actually in trouble? If you've ever wondered that, Is My Marriage Dead? is for you. It won't tell you to stay or leave. It will help you figure out what you're actually looking at, what real repair requires, and what to do when the most honest answer you have right now is I don't know.$9 digital guide. Start reading today.

In questo episodio parliamo con Dario Giovannini, un italiano che, come tanti di noi, ha attraversato l'oceano e si è trasferito negli Stati Uniti per amore. Dario ci racconta la sua storia, il suo percorso e una passione che, insieme a sua moglie Vera, si è trasformata in un lavoro davvero speciale e decisamente romantico: organizzare matrimoni per coppie straniere nella splendida cornice di Volterra, in Toscana. Tra Italia e Stati Uniti, amore, scelte di vita e nuovi inizi, Dario ci accompagna nel suo mondo con profondità, simpatia e quel pizzico di magia che non guasta mai quando si parla di matrimoni. Una conversazione che parla di lavoro, certo, ma soprattutto di persone, di incontri e di quei percorsi inaspettati che a volte cambiano completamente la nostra vita. Mettetevi comodi e venite a conoscere Dario con noi. Buon ascolto! Dani & Lia ~~~~~~~ In this episode, we talk with Dario Giovannini, an Italian who moved to the United States for love. Dario shares his story and the passion he and his wife, Vera, have turned into a truly romantic business: organizing weddings for international couples in beautiful Volterra, Tuscany. A conversation about love, new beginnings, and the unexpected paths that can change our lives, with warmth, depth, and a touch of magic.  

Send us Fan MailMy guest today is J.C. Corry, author of The Storyteller's War: Geoffrey Chaucer, Reluctant Spy, listed in the Literature category on Art In Fiction.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ATuNBbQ2na8Premise for the novel: a genesis story for Geoffrey Chaucer. In his mid-twenties, he's drunk, unpublished, and desperate to win Pippa, and sent to Spain under cover of the wine trade while the Castilian Civil War rages.Was Chaucer really a spy? How researchers Crow and Olsen's Chaucer Life Records and Marion Turner's Chaucer: A European Life turned up a real, unexplained safe-conduct pass through Navarre in February 1366, and why "he was probably there as a spy" is the closest thing historians have to an answer.Why Chaucer, and why four novels about him: a university professor at UVic who made Middle English bearable, and the "proto-Renaissance" life Chaucer actually lived between the docks, the wine trade, and the royal court.Why the 14th century keeps pulling historical novelists back: the rise of English as a literary language, the Black Death cracking open the feudal system, the birth of Parliament, and Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, which draws a line from Chaucer's world straight to our own.The real love story underneath it all: the push and pull between Pippa and Chaucer's writing that JC calls "the spine of the series," and the historical fact that the two married but spent long stretches apart, both bound to royal service.Mercenaries for hire: Sir Hugh Calveley, Sir John Hawkwood, and Bertrand du Guesclin, and how a lull in the Hundred Years' War left soldiers with nothing to do but sell themselves to the highest bidder.Writing real historical figures next to invented ones, and the balancing act between staying true to how people actually lived and spoke in 1366 and not losing a contemporary reader along the way.On-location research: retracing Chaucer's route from London to Bordeaux, Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, and Nájera, tasting a centuries-old liqueur, and finding the exact cloister that inspired a particularly gruesome scene with Pedro the Cruel.Writing his first battle scene: a $300 book called To Win and Lose a Medieval Battle, his father's WWII helmet with three bullet holes in it, and keeping Chaucer from disappearing inside his own war story.A reading from The Storyteller's War: Chaucer and Pippa sparring with his parents over marriage, money, and who really owns his attention, the manuscript or her.The moment JC hopes listeners walk away thinking about: the internal war Chaucer is fighting between love and ambition, running underneath the external one.What's next: The Storyteller's Reputation is with the publisher awaiting word, and book three, The Storyteller's Silence, is in research.Read more from J.C. Corry at jccorry.comAre you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

On a supersized episode of Sidetracks, Brit and Katie rant about the highs and the very very lows of the HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3 finale, discuss horror game adaptations for SILENT HILL and RE, and cover a myriad of rom-coms.Stay spoopy ya'll!Timestamps:00:00:26 Intro/Start00:03:09 HOTD Finale (HBO Max) (SPOILERS!!!)00:43:22 RETURN TO SILENT HILL (Hulu) (Spoilers)00:53:36 RESIDENT EVIL (2026) Expectations00:59:42 HADESTOWN Pro-Shot (Theatres/VOD) (Some Spoilers)01:12:48 THEY WILL KILL YOU (HBO Max)01:17:37 THE VAMPIRE LESTAT (AMC+)01:26:39 VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE (Netflix)01:27:37 YOU, ME, & TUSCANY (Peacock)01:36:40 Rom-Coms 01:39:30 Eli Roth's ICE CREAM MAN AI Debacle01:43:27 Wrap-Up and GoodbyesThe Grindhouse Girls Podcast is created by Katie Dale and Brit Ray. This week's episode is edited by Katie Dale.Part of the Redacted Entertainment Network.Royalty free music used: Ready Set Go and Outro White SmokeCopyright 2020 Grindhouse Girls PodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Today's guest is one of the most influential figures in British food. Ruthie Rogers is the chef and co-founder of The River Cafe, the legendary Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Hammersmith, which she opened with Rose Gray in 1987. Over nearly four decades, The River Cafe has completely transformed the way we eat and think about Italian food in this country, and its kitchens have helped launch the careers of some of Britain's best-known chefs, including Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Theo Randall and April Bloomfield.But Ruthie's influence extends far beyond the restaurant. She's the author of numerous much-loved cookbooks and the host of the hugely successful podcast Ruthie's Table 4, where an extraordinary guest list, from Paul McCartney and Elton John to David Beckham, Tony Blair and Nancy Pelosi, share the food memories that have shaped their lives. The podcast has now inspired her beautiful new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life.And it turns out that food memories and travel memories have a great deal in common. Both can transport us instantly back to a particular person, place or moment in our lives. I joined Ruthie at The River Cafe on a gloriously sunny summers day. Her travel diaries today take us from Cuba and Mexico to Maine and Marrakech, as well as her beloved Italy and the beautiful rhythm of family life she created with her late husband, the architect Richard Rogers, with summers in Tuscany, winters exploring the world and an almost constant desire to plan the next adventure.Destination Recap:Havana, CubaHotel Lungarno, Florence, ItalyCamino Real, Mexico City, MexicoContramar, Mexico City, MexicoNiddo, Mexico City, MexicoOaxaca, MexicoPuerto Escondido, MexicoHuatulco, MexicoChichén Itzá, Yucatán, MexicoUxmal, Yucatán, MexicoMonte Albán, Oaxaca, MexicoPalermo, Sicily, ItalyNaples, ItalyLo Scoglio, Marina del Cantone, ItalyAmalfi Coast, ItalyRavello, ItalyCapri, ItalyVernazza, Cinque Terre, ItalyTrattoria Gianni Franzi, Vernazza, ItalySanta Margherita Ligure, ItalyPortofino, ItalyBelmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice, ItalyYork, Maine, USAMarrakech, MoroccoTaroudant, MoroccoTafraoute, MoroccoEssaouira, MoroccoFez, MoroccoThe Shinmonzen, Kyoto, JapanYou can listen to Ruthie's Table 4, wherever you get your podcasts.Her new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life is available now.I'll be back on Sunday with another episode of The Travel Diaries: Unpacked.If you'd like to find out who's joining me next Tuesday, come and follow me on Instagram and TikTok, I'm @hollyrubenstein and I'd love to hear from you. With thanks to...Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.co.uk/hostCitalia - Discover the real Italy with Citalia, the UK's leading Italian holiday specialists. Let the Italy Experts craft the perfect holiday for you and experience Italy like a Citalian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacations franchise, where they work full-time as travel advisors. During their very busy stint as relatively new travel advisors—they went through TA training in the same class as Cheryl, Shornay, and me in late-2024—they took the time to celebrate George's 70th birthday with a spectacular combination land and sea vacation so grand I had to invite my colleagues on The Joy of Cruising Podcast to talk about it. Tosh spent 30 years as a corporate IT executive, traveling the world for GE, Citrix, Atlassian, and McDonald's Corporation, among others. A Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, he's called Fort Lauderdale home for the past 13 years. His credentials read like an operations manual — PMP, ITIL, ISO, Certified ScrumMaster, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, and an MBA — and he's since added a Certified Travel Advisor designation and ACC accreditation with CLIA. The through-line between the two careers is the same: complex logistics, handled so completely that the person on the receiving end never has to think about them. 30 years of leading teams also taught him the part no certification covers, which is that the job is service. George, Tosh's partner, brings the other half of the equation. After 30 years in interior design and sales at Crate & Barrel, he retired with an eye for how a space is supposed to feel and a career's worth of practice reading what people want before they've said it out loud.  They don't plan trips from a desk. In the past year alone, they've sailed more than 15 cruises across nearly every major line — Icon of the Seas, Celebrity Ascent and Apex, Norwegian Luna, Star Princess, MSC World America, Carnival Celebration, Virgin's Scarlet Lady, and an Azamara sailing through the Mediterranean, to name a few. On land, they've covered the map: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast in Europe; Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, and Dubai in Asia and the Gulf; Sydney, Rio, São Paulo, and much of Canada beyond that. That's the differentiator. When they recommend a ship, a port, a neighborhood, or a restaurant, it's because they've stood in it — whether the trip is budget or luxury, a couple or a full group. They have a particular soft spot for planning group travel, but they'll book anything, large or small.Do you have a dream car? Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Ask Us A QuestionOne night, you're absolutely done.You've had the entire conversation in your head. You know what you're going to say in the morning. You may even feel strangely calm because, finally, you've made a decision.Then morning comes.They hand you your coffee without being asked. They do something small that reminds you of who they used to be. Maybe you laugh together for the first time in weeks.And suddenly…Maybe I'm overreacting.Maybe it's not as bad as I think.Maybe we could actually fix this.Welcome to the Land of Maybe.It's the place between staying and leaving where the evidence seems to change every day. One terrible night convinces you it's over. One good morning makes you question everything.And people can live here for years.So how do you know when what you're experiencing is something worth fighting through… and when you're holding onto something that simply isn't working anymore?That's the conversation we're having in this episode.We're sharing stories from couples who came frighteningly close to ending their relationships, including one who had already filed for divorce, and what became visible once they stopped trying to answer the stay-or-go question first.We're also talking about some of the things that make the Land of Maybe so difficult to escape. The fear that too much has happened. The things other people are telling you about your relationship. The question of whether you'll ever be able to let go of what happened. And the resistance that can keep you stuck even when part of you desperately wants something to change.There's also a very personal story from our own marriage that we haven't talked much about, including a moment when Tom genuinely wasn't sure whether we were going to make it.And before the episode ends, we boil this entire conversation down to three questions.They're not “Do you still love each other?”And they're not “Are you happy?”They're the three questions we've learned to listen for when someone comes to us saying:“I don't know if this relationship is worth fighting for anymore.”Your answers may tell you something very different than you expect.Resources & LinksThe Better Love Quiz: If you're stuck wondering whether this is a rough patch or something more, start here. 22 questions, about five minutes, free and completely private. → https://www.betterlovequiz.com/Is My Marriage Dead? + The Crisis Communication Scripts: Created for the place where you know something needs to change but you're not yet sure what that means for your relationship. → https://stacibartley.mysamcart.com/is-your-marriage-deadA Quick NoteThis is the final episode we brought back while we were away, and I saved this one for last on purpose.We're home from Tuscany now, which means brand-new Love Shack Live episodes begin next week. ❤️Okay, but is my relationship actually in trouble? If you've ever wondered that, Is My Marriage Dead? is for you. It won't tell you to stay or leave. It will help you figure out what you're actually looking at, what real repair requires, and what to do when the most honest answer you have right now is I don't know.$9 digital guide. Start reading today.

[School of Movies 2026] For the third week of Shakestember, we move away from tragedy to comedy... except we don't really. By and large, scholars agree that the tragedies are actually funnier than the comedies, in principle, because the man writing them needed some real winning moments to help you invest emotionally, rather than heaping on doom and gloom (King Lear does that and we aren't fans). In other words, if he gives you a taste of the sweet, taking it away as bitterness descends feels more of a contrast, and sweeps you up in a more powerful feeling of loss. Much Ado takes the beguiling form of a sexy, Tuscany holiday of a comedy, but Kenneth Branagh -in directing and starring- very overtly brings it down as we reach the halfway point, and some really serious and upsetting decisions are made. Some of the most memorable and cherished of his characters are in the memorable mix here, and Billy Shakes appears to be pronouncedly building upon and evolving his earlier works. This 1993 production is one of our favourites, so thank you to Matthew A. Seibert for commissioning it and effectively bringing this whole month-long project into being. This week's After School Club: A Special Project Next week: 10 Things I Hate About You

If you've ever wondered what goes on in a fragrance trade fair, get ready for all the news as Suzy reviews this year's Pitti Fragranze in Florence. There are some some thrilling new launches and brands to get excited by, and she reveals some of the trends we can expect to see filtering their way through to the wider fragrance world over the coming months.In fact, firstly a storm stopped play as we arrived in Florence, with Suzy's plane stranded on the runway for three hours as lightning struck. Luckily the rest of the trip was exciting for all the right reasons!Suzy has been attending the Pitti Fragranze trade fair for thirteen years, and genuinely felt this was one of the best ever years. The overall vibe seemed to be a return to beauty - classical perfumery elements woven in new and intriguing ways, and with greater cultural diversity from brands showcasing their heritage and aromas they grew up with. We'll be focussing more in this aspect - as well as talking about the trends Suzy saw emerging this year - in next week's episode. But until then, enjoy this whistle-stop rundown of some of Suzy's highlights of the show this year…Suzy's top picks of the show (well SOME of them - there were a lot! We'll have to cover some more in future episodes and on our Patreon page).Beaufort London Sunken TobaccoImagine an ancient, lead-lined wooden box of tobacco—lost in a shipwreck and submerged beneath the sea. Centuries later, the wreck re-emerges and its precious cargo is rediscovered. Barnacled and salt-encrusted, the lid is levered off - within, tobacco lies preserved in shadow and silt.Exposed at last to the sun, the furled leaves begin to bloom: warm, dark, faintly honeyed. Salt crystals glitter on wave-lapped rocks as the tobacco is laid out upon sun-bleached driftwood, its leathery richness threaded with mineral air, smoke, tar and sea-spray.A buried treasure, reclaimed from the deep - not pristine, but made stranger and more compelling by its long immersion. Sunken Tobacco is the scent of faded maps and flooded holds - of a sailor's hoard brought blinking into daylight, still carrying the ocean in its grain.Four new Olfiction Lab Editions (coming soon! Expected launch on their website by end of November)BALSAMNeo-vintage amberAldehydes, Apple, BergamotJasmine, Ylang Ylang, MuguetPeru Balsam, Labdanum, Vanilla absolute, Fir Balsam, Benzoin, White Musks, OakmossSUAVENeo-vintage fougereNutmeg, Shaving soap, Cedar Leaf, Coffee CO2Lavender absolute, Lavender oil, Coffee absolute,Geranium, SageMusk Accord, Suede, Animal notes, Incense resin, Rectified Cedarwood, OakmossCASSISSIMOFruity floralBlackcurrant Bud CO2, Blackcurrant Bud absolute, Blackberry, Red MandarinChampagne accord, Tuberose absolute, Rose absolute Bulgaria, Geranium RosatMusk, Cognac oil, Vanilla syrup, Benzoin, Patchouli, Sandalwood AustraliaLASKIAISPULLAGourmandNordic Shrove BunsWhipped Cream, Marzipan, Raspberry Jam, RaspberryLeaf, OrrisVanilla sugar, Vanilla absolute, Tonka absolute, Tonka infusion, Benzoin, OpoponaxOLYMRAFounder: Born and raised in Greece, Dr. Frida Michailidou is an award-winning scientist whose work is deeply rooted in Greek botanical heritage, nature, and innovation. Previously a Lecturer and Collegium Fellow at ETH Zurich, she led the first scientific expedition to decode the rare scents of Mount Olympus using pioneering non-destructive technology. Recognised as an MIT Innovator Under 35 Europe and TEDx speaker, she is redefining perfumery through the convergence of science, sustainability, and the timeless spirit of Greece.‘Born from the rare botanicals of Mount Olympus, OLYMRA transforms myth, memory, and wild nature into modern extrait de parfum.Grounded in earth, inspired by the divine.'Persephone‘Deep. Intimate. Transformative.OLYMRA PERSEPHONE is a fragrance of dual worlds: one of light, one of shadow. Inspired by the mythic queen who walks between both, it captures a moment of transformation: the instant spring yields to desire, and dusk begins to bloom.The fragrance opens with bergamot, pink pepper, and cardamom; bright, spiced notes that shimmer like sunlight across stone. At its heart, a lush pairing of Damask rose, Centifolia rose, and the OLYMRA plant accord, a precise reconstruction of rare mountain flora, unfurls with velvet intensity. Beneath, a deep base of cacao, tonka bean, beeswax, grey amber, and hyrax evokes warmth, earth, and skin; the lingering traces of a myth reborn.OLYMRA PERSEPHONE is not a fragrance of opposition, but of passage and evolution; from innocence to knowing, from surface to depth, from petal to flame. Crafted for those who carry both sunlight and shadow.She walks between worlds. Will you follow her into the dusk?'Kharon‘Dark. Sensual. Elemental.OLYMRA KHARON is a fragrance shaped by myth and memory. Inspired by Kharon, the ferryman of Hades, silent, unwavering, eternal, it is an olfactory passage through the darker recesses of the soul.The scent opens with sharp lemon, luminous neroli, and the spark of black pepper, evoking the moment just before surrender. At its heart, the complexity deepens: Damask rose and tobacco entwine with the OLYMRA Accord, a precise reconstruction of wild flora from Mount Olympus. In the base, smoked wood, beeswax, vetiver, sandalwood, and a bold note of hyrax create a dry, tactile finish; intimate yet vast, like breath inside stone.OLYMRA KHARON is not designed to please. It is designed to confront. To carry. To remain. A fragrance for those drawn not to light, but to truth; wherever it may lead.The river lays ahead... Are you ready to cross?'Laboratorio Olfattivo Bagage à main(translates as hand luggage in British English)‘Leather and Nutmeg; middle notes are Vetiver and Peru Balsam; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Tonka Bean and Ambronova ™'Laboratorio Olfattivo Rose Me Twice(By Jean-Claude Ellena)‘With over 40,000 varieties, the rose is the flower whose fragrance has been most extensively explored by perfumers — an entire universe in which one can easily lose oneself among its infinite nuances. This exploration took a decisive turn in 1867, when the breeder Jean-Baptiste Guillot created ‘La France', the first hybrid tea rose.With this innovation, Guillot introduced not merely a new flower, but an olfactory signature that would shape perfumery forever. Today, whenever I perceive a tea note within a rose, I immediately recognize its lineage from that historic hybridization. The secret of this aroma lies in a specific molecule: ionone — used to recreate the scent of violet, but also a key component in the olfactory impression of tea.'Heeley ChirisHistoric French house revered and revived by James Heeley in this INCREDIBLE leather / iris / Chypre fragrance.‘The fragrance house of Antoine Chiris dates back to 1768 and is considered to be the first and perhaps the greatest of the enterprises that made a business of harvesting natural materials and turning them into the raw materials of perfumery and, at times, creating the perfumes themselves.Antoine de Chiris was born into a wealthy family of Italian origin. In Grasse he began buying up fields which produced flowers which were converted into perfumery materials. Chiris held early patents on a steam distillation process capable of producing significant amounts of high quality oil at an economic cost. This technology helped made Grasse the international focus of perfumery for over a century and a half.'History from https://www.perfumeprojects.com/museum/marketers/Chiris.shtmlThe fragrance: ‘Chiris by James Heeley is an iris and leather fragrance created by James Heeley and launched in 2026. It pays tribute to Chiris, the historic perfume-materials producer founded in Grasse in 1768, and to the Iris Pallida it cultivated in Tuscany. Osmanthus, citrus and peach open the composition, followed by Iris Pallida and olibanum over a base of leather, cedar, sandalwood and amber.'Lorenzo Villoresi Vol D'AbarisThe nose behind this fragrance is Alessandro Villoresi. The fragrance features Tobacco, Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Woody Notes.

Send us Fan MailHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Tosh Junior and George Hodges, owners of GNT Travel Pros, a Dream Vacations franchise, where they work full-time as travel advisors. During their very busy stint as relatively new travel advisors—they went through TA training in the same class as Cheryl, Shornay, and me in late-2024—they took the time to celebrate George's 70th birthday with a spectacular combination land and sea vacation so grand I had to invite my colleagues on The Joy of Cruising Podcast to talk about it. Tosh spent 30 years as a corporate IT executive, traveling the world for GE, Citrix, Atlassian, and McDonald's Corporation, among others. A Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, he's called Fort Lauderdale home for the past 13 years. His credentials read like an operations manual — PMP, ITIL, ISO, Certified ScrumMaster, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, and an MBA — and he's since added a Certified Travel Advisor designation and ACC accreditation with CLIA. The through-line between the two careers is the same: complex logistics, handled so completely that the person on the receiving end never has to think about them. 30 years of leading teams also taught him the part no certification covers, which is that the job is service. George, Tosh's partner, brings the other half of the equation. After 30 years in interior design and sales at Crate & Barrel, he retired with an eye for how a space is supposed to feel and a career's worth of practice reading what people want before they've said it out loud.  They don't plan trips from a desk. In the past year alone, they've sailed more than 15 cruises across nearly every major line — Icon of the Seas, Celebrity Ascent and Apex, Norwegian Luna, Star Princess, MSC World America, Carnival Celebration, Virgin's Scarlet Lady, and an Azamara sailing through the Mediterranean, to name a few. On land, they've covered the map: London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Budapest, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast in Europe; Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Delhi, and Dubai in Asia and the Gulf; Sydney, Rio, São Paulo, and much of Canada beyond that. That's the differentiator. When they recommend a ship, a port, a neighborhood, or a restaurant, it's because they've stood in it — whether the trip is budget or luxury, a couple or a full group. They have a particular soft spot for planning group travel, but they'll book anything, large or small.Do you have a dream car? Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, 1542-1621; born in Tuscany, entered the Society of Jesus at 18, and studied philosophy and theology; in 1597, Clement VIII made him Examiner of Bishops and Consultor of the Holy Office as well as his personal theologian; he was appointed Archbishop of Capua and was involved in the controversy over Galileo’s teaching that the earth was not the center of the universe; he advocated for continuing education for adults, religious and secular Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/17/26 Gospel: Luke 7:36-50

September 17 is The Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi. This feast day honors the moment St. Francis received the stigmata—bodily marks resembling the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ. St. Francis received the wounds in September 1224 while praying and fasting on Mount La Verna in Tuscany, Italy. St. Francis is the first historically recorded person to bear the stigmata. The event signifies a deep spiritual union with Christ's passion and love. All Things Catholic podcast at https://amzn.to/3zXtYjn Edward Sri books available at https://amzn.to/3YuNe14 Books about Stigmata available at https://link.amazon/B0aD3AR9E Saint Francis of Assisi books at https://link.amazon/B08ndmnGZ Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark's video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: All Things Catholic podcast with Dr. Edward Sri (episode 68, Sept. 18, 2018: Stigmata & Saints) Ascension Press. Audio excerpts reproduced under a Creative Commons license and/or the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 446 The Saint of the day is Saint Robert Bellarmine Saint Robert Bellarmine's Story When Saint Robert Bellarmine was ordained in 1570, the study of Church history and the fathers of the Church was in a sad state of neglect. A promising scholar from his youth in Tuscany, he devoted his energy to these two subjects, as well as to Scripture, in order to systematize Church doctrine against the attacks of the Protestant Reformers. He was the first Jesuit to become a professor at Louvain. His most famous work is his three-volume Disputations on the Controversies of the Christian Faith. Particularly noteworthy are the sections on the temporal power of the pope and the role of the laity. Bellarmine incurred the anger of monarchists in England and France by showing the divine-right-of-kings theory untenable. He developed the theory of the indirect power of the pope in temporal affairs; although he was defending the pope against the Scottish philosopher Barclay, he also incurred the ire of Pope Sixtus V. Bellarmine was made a cardinal by Pope Clement VIII on the grounds that “he had not his equal for learning.” While he occupied apartments in the Vatican, Bellarmine relaxed none of his former austerities. He limited his household expenses to what was barely essential, eating only the food available to the poor. He was known to have ransomed a soldier who had deserted from the army and he used the hangings of his rooms to clothe poor people, remarking, “The walls won't catch cold.” Among many activities, Bellarmine became theologian to Pope Clement VIII, preparing two catechisms which have had great influence in the Church. The last major controversy of Bellarmine's life came in 1616 when he had to admonish his friend Galileo, whom he admired. He delivered the admonition on behalf of the Holy Office, which had decided that the heliocentric theory of Copernicus was contrary to Scripture. The admonition amounted to a caution against putting forward—other than as a hypothesis—theories not yet fully proven. This shows that saints are not infallible. Saint Robert Bellarmine died on September 17, 1621. The process for his canonization was begun in 1627, but was delayed until 1930 for political reasons, stemming from his writings. In 1930, Pope Pius XI canonized him, and the next year declared him a doctor of the Church. Reflection The renewal in the Church sought by Vatican II was difficult for many Catholics. In the course of change, many felt a lack of firm guidance from those in authority. They yearned for the stone columns of orthodoxy and an iron command with clearly defined lines of authority. Vatican II assures us in The Church in the Modern World, “There are many realities which do not change and which have their ultimate foundation in Christ, who is the same yesterday and today, yes, and forever” (#10, quoting Hebrews 13:8). Saint Robert Bellarmine devoted his life to the study of Scripture and Catholic doctrine. His writings help us understand that the real source of our faith is not merely a set of doctrines, but rather the person of Jesus still living in the Church today.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Most chefs teach urgency in the kitchen. Chef Aran Goldstein thinks that's exactly what's severing us from our own dinner tables. Aran is a chef, writer, and founder of Unprocessed who's cooked from Tuscany to China and now feeds kids at private schools using nose-to-tail, farm-sourced ingredients most parents wouldn't dream of putting in a lunchbox. He grew up as the overweight kid glued to Julia Child reruns while eating two bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches on a Saturday. In Piedmont, he served blood sausage roasted over potatoes and tripe terrine on Fridays to schoolchildren, and they ran full-sprint to get it. Aran hasn't bought grocery store pork or chicken in almost two years. He talks about drawing hard lines: never McDonald's, never Chick-fil-A, and the mantra he uses before crossing the threshold into his own house so he doesn't dump frantic energy on his wife and kids. Paul Chek once said, “Your ‘yes' has no value until you learn to say ‘no'”. Chef Aran has built a life around that sentence, and he doesn't sell an easy version of it. You'll learn: [0:00] Introduction [4:45] Food as a lifelong thread, from an overweight kid to a career [10:56] Waking up before it's too late to change [18:57] Whether anyone can be truly healthy inside a city [24:42] The surrender experiment that led Chef Aran to Tennessee  [35:03] Passing on stress instead of nourishment, without slipping into a purity spiral [50:06] The stress of perfection harms more than the food itself [57:50] Power follows the blame finger and self-governance [1:05:12] Men have to move their water every day [1:18:18] The travel, obsession, and unconventional school kitchens that shaped his career Resources Mentioned: The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating by Fergus Henderson | Book Lineage Provisions - Grass-Fed Air Dried Beef Snacks | Product Heart and Soil - Beef Organ Supplements | Product Find more from Chef Aran: Chef Aran Goldstein | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn Unprocessed Podcast | Spotify or YouTube Unprocessed | Substack Find more from Ste: Ste Lane | InstagramRadical Health Radio | Instagram | YouTube Heart and Soil Supplements | Website | Instagram | X | YouTube

We're coming into fall and thinking about one of the best regions to visit this season, Tuscany. Today we're talking about San Gimignano. While it's certainly no secret, this little town famous for its many medieval towers is a great place to visit in the autumn and off season. We'll tell you how to get there and what there is to see and we'll get into the history. "What's going on with all those towers?" "Can you visit them?" We'll tell you about it in this episode. Below are some helpful links:Getting there from SienaThe easiest way to get to San Gimignano from Siena is by bus. You can look at tickets on the Autolinee Toscana website, but it's easier to buy them in person at the Piazza Gramsci in Siena (the ticket office is underground).Getting there from FlorenceThere are two ways to get to San Gimignano from Florence on public transport. You can can choose to take a train for part of the journey and then switch to a bus or you can take a bus the whole way. To book a the trip that involves a train, go to the Trenitalia website. To book a journey just on the bus go to the Autolinee Toscana website.Links for What to See and DoCivic Museums website with tickets and info for several sites including the Three Grossa and Palazzo Comunale. Official San Gimignano website of the Pro Loco with info on upcoming events, tourist info, a list of local shops, and practical info.Website of the Pro Loco, an official site for San Gimignano where you can find info on upcoming events, what to see, a list of local shops, and practical info.  Torre Salvucci - Torre Chigi official site - Torre Nomipesciolini official site - Torre Useppi on Booking.com * Torre Useppi official site *Links with an asterisk are affiliate links. We don't represent these companies, and if you use one of the affiliate links to book your experience, we receive a small commission.If you have any questions about your trip or if you have tips for fellow listeners, you can join our chat on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free or contact us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to support the podcast? You can join our Patreon! Check out all of our tiers—free and paid—here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/cw/theitalytravelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For articles written by us about Italy, check out our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support us by using affiliate links, but don't have the time to hunt them down, we have put them all in one place! Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onlyabag.com/affiliate-links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can see all of the companies we have partnerships with and you can use them to support Only A Bag (which we deeply appreciate). Thanks for listening! xDarcy and Nathaniel

A 7th generation shipper and 2nd generation winegrower, Basile Aloy of Avignonesi in Tuscany, has a unique perspective on the geopolitical and macroeconomic events happening today and how they impact the cost of wine. Oil prices, war, tariffs, and climate change all come into play in this wide ranging conversation that showcases how much some of these macro events impact the world of wine. Detailed Show Notes: Basile's background: Chairman of Avignonesi, wine distribution in Italy & US, 7th generation shipping family, CEO of shipping businesses EBE & Victrix, studied winemaking in BordeauxRuns a fleet of dry bulk carriers in shipping, does not ship wineIran war has increased the cost of cargo, a 40 ft container for wine went from $1,600 to $2,700 (~70% increase), however, per bottle (~18k bottles/container) that goes from $0.09 to $0.15/bottle (not a huge impact)Many ships have been re-routed around South Africa instead of crossing the Suez Canal, they don't send ships through Hormuz, which has caused congestion for trucking in the Middle EastThere has been less fuel on the market, causing some wait times to re-fuel shipsTariffs have had a bigger impact on wine costs, earlier in 2026, Italy paid 15% tariffs on wine to the US, mid-2026 it is now down to 10%, which has outweighed the freight increaseFood costs are rising, ~30% of global fertilizers come from the Middle East, diesel costs are up; food price increases are comingDomesticating production can be challenging, but it is happening in some places, both Canada and China are leaning in; Avignonesi saw China as a big growth market, but has fallen dramatically, partially due to high quality wines made in ChinaBoth shipping and wine are very capital intensive, but ships can be purchased on the secondary market, where prices swing dramatically (from $25M to $75M in 5 years); wine cycles are much longer, which can create longer downturns like we're experiencing todayAvignonesi overview170 ha vineyardsFocused on Sangiovese and some international varieties, as well as Vin Santo~50-60% exportedItalian market is semi-export, as tourists drive a decent amount of consumption (e.g. - during Covid, Italian sales were down ~20-30%)Basile's family took over Avignonesi in 2009, have a vision to be more transparent with customers, healthy (move towards organic and biodynamic viticulture), and a desire to take care of the environment, broadly speaking (become a B Corp, provide English classes to the community)Avignonesi requested permission from regulators to put “Nobile” bigger than “Montepulciano” for their Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoWine is more brand driven vs shipping, need to be careful about discounting and its impact on the brandShipping can be more sustainable than trucking wine; glass weight of wine has a huge impact on sustainability (~750g of wine in a bottle vs ~400-800g of glass; Avignonesi chose light weight bottles)Europe is like Disneyland, “growers of memories,” which builds a connection to their wines, particularly the premium winesThe future of Avignonesi: starting a re-branding exercise, planted a “3rd millennium” vineyard to address viticulture issues with climate change (1st harvest 2027) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's new movie month, hurray! We are kicking things off with While You Were Sleeping – I mean You, Me, And Tuscany – no Pullman, no Bullock, no leaning, but at least we're in Tuscany?

On the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, author and EWTN host Teresa Tomeo joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Mount La Verna in Tuscany! Teresa shares the story of how St. Francis received the wounds of Christ in 1224 while praying in solitude high in the Italian forest. She gives travel tips for visiting this powerful mountain pilgrimage site, highlighted in her book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders (Vol. 2). Stream the conversation to step into the footsteps of St. Francis!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why can you walk ten miles at Disneyland but can't manage ten minutes on a treadmill? Host Swati talks with RD Ravenwood, a former CIO and author of The Magical Life, about a question that took him years to answer after burning out and retiring at 56. His conclusion: the gap between feeling alive and feeling drained often isn't about willpower. It's about the environments we spend our days in, most of which were never built with human thriving in mind. RD walks through what theme parks, fantasy worlds, and even a famous 1979 Harvard experiment reveal about how environment, identity, and small physical cues shape our energy, and how to apply those same principles at home without moving to Tuscany or building a theme park. This is a practical, refreshingly non-preachy conversation about noticing what's draining you, and doing something small about it. About the Guest: RD Ravenwood is a former CIO and entrepreneur turned author of The Magical Life: A Guide to Building a World That Restores You. After retiring early due to burnout, he spent years studying why certain environments, from theme parks to fantasy worlds, restore energy while everyday spaces like offices tend to drain it, and turned those findings into a practical framework anyone can apply at home. Key Takeaways: Exhaustion usually isn't a discipline problem. Many everyday systems, apps, processed food, office environments, are literally engineered to extract attention and energy rather than support thriving. Watch for small warning signs: collapsing instead of resting when you get home, or skipping simple, healthy things (like cooking dinner) because you don't have the mental space left. Depletion has a cost beyond tiredness. It often leads to spending more (takeout, quick dopamine purchases) to cope, which then requires working harder, deepening the cycle. You can't goal-set your way out of exhaustion. Recovering energy has to come first; the vision and direction tend to follow once you're not depleted. Build one small space, even just a corner, that reflects whatever world genuinely calls to you (nature, a favorite book, a specific era). Layering in scent, sound, and texture that reinforces that identity can meaningfully shift your state. You're always somewhat "off course," and that's normal. The goal isn't perfect consistency, it's noticing when you've drifted and gently correcting, without guilt turning a lapse into giving up entirely. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://magicallifebook.com (blog posts, more on the book, Amazon links) Book: The Magical Life: A Guide to Building a World That Restores You (coming August 2026) Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: The Gap Between Feeling Alive and Getting Through the Day (approx.) [01:15] Meet RD Ravenwood: From Burnout to Building The Magical Life (approx.) [01:45] Why You Can Walk 10 Miles at Disneyland But Not 10 on a Treadmill (approx.) [12:50] Spotting the Systems That Are Quietly Draining You (approx.) [16:00] The Warning Signs of a Depleting Environment (approx.) [22:30] Environment, Identity, and the 1979 Counterclockwise Study (approx.) [32:00] Staying the Course Without Guilt When You Slip (approx.)     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™️is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

She quit her job and moved to Tuscany after 50—and what happened next completely transformed her life. Linda Meyers shares how starting over in Tuscany changed her health, mindset, passion, and sense of purpose. After 26 years as a kindergarten teacher, Linda made a bold decision with her husband, George: leave behind the familiar, move to Tuscany, and create a completely new way of living. Today, she is the co-owner of Cook in Tuscany, where she combines authentic Italian cooking, community, movement, healthy food, and a slower lifestyle that has transformed her physical and mental well-being. In this inspiring conversation with Vincent Ferguson of Six Weeks to Fitness and VINCE Magazine, Linda shares how she broke free from an unfulfilling routine, rediscovered her passion, improved her health, and built a thriving life and business in Italy. You'll hear Linda discuss: Why it's never too late to start over How mindset can change the direction of your life The health benefits of simple, high-quality food Why passion matters as we get older How Tuscany changed her relationship with food and sugar The importance of movement, nature, gratitude, and community What traditional Tuscan grandmothers can teach us about healthy eating Why small changes can lead to a completely different life Her advice for anyone in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond who feels stuck Linda's message is simple but powerful: we are never too old to be happy, make a change, or create a life that gives us more energy, purpose, and joy. Stay to the end for Linda's memorable advice on what you can do this week to add more life to your years.

The quintessence of Italy can be found in the scenic hills of Tuscany and Umbria, where towns full of history, tradition, and character draw visitors. For European travel information, visit https://www.ricksteves.com.

Pablo Antinori's journey has taken him from Argentina and Bolivia to Texas, with stops in restaurants, Tuscany, distribution, and ultimately co-founding Socorro Tequila. We talk about adapting to constant change, building friendships across cultures, entrepreneurship, and why optimism has shaped every step of his career. Along the way, we dive into tequila, hospitality, innovation, and what it takes to build a brand with purpose in a crowded market. It's a fun, honest conversation about resilience, opportunity, and making the most of every chapter. And keep your eyes peeled for the new Still Strength version!

Andrea Cecchi is President and CEO of Familia Cecchi, currently celebrating their 130th anniversary of winemaking in the Chianti Classico region of Tuscany. Andrea discusses the long history of the Cecchi family in Tuscany, his role in the family business and that of his daughter, Giulia, representing the 5th generation of the family business, followed by a review of the numerous estates and wines in the Cecchi family portfolio

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODEA late‑August journey to Croatia, exploring the island of Korčula and the vibrant port city of Split. Crystal‑clear water, tiny beaches, stone towns, seafood feasts, and the easy rhythm of island life. This episode follows a simple, car‑free travel pattern: fly, ferry, relax — and let Croatia do the rest.

On this week's LuAnna: Ali G is back, the girls are prepping for Celine Dion, Lu impaled an Addison Lee taxi on her own security bollards after some overenthusiastic arm-waving (the CCTV is stunning), and you know how we warn about podcast scammers? Well, Anna's got a tale to tell. Plus, Imo's tortoise-sitting, a woman ate pizza crusts covered in her boyfriend's foot parmesan, a reason to avoid Subway loos, a deep conversation about donor eggs and IVF, the Scouse bride who went viral for throwing her Tuscany wedding without the groom, and an 81-year-old gran with unused "good" bin bags.-------------LuAnna: The Podcast is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BIG PARTY AT EVERYTHINGLUANNA.COMRemember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our brand new number 075 215 64640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Send us Fan MailMy guest today is Bonnie Blaylock, author of The Water Women, listed in the Textile Arts category on Art In Fiction.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oQagNFbwEzIPremise for the novel: three generations of Sardinian women guard the ancient craft of byssus weaving, golden "sea silk" harvested from a mollusk, until a 1942 wartime secret changes what gets passed down the family line.Byssus 101, or the beard of the world's largest mollusk: how a single photo of the Pinna nobilis, a clam that grows up to four feet tall off the coast of Sardinia, sent Bonnie down the research hole that became this novel, and why the last woman still practicing the craft isn't sure she'll pass it on.Researching a place she's never been: how Google Earth, Street View, and D.H. Lawrence's century-old travelogue Sea and Sardinia stood in for a research trip that kept getting cancelled, including a would-be crossing of her own that she and her husband missed by literal hours.The mothers-and-daughters engine underneath it all: how losing her own mother at 24 and gaining her first granddaughter mid-manuscript shaped a novel about what parents hand down to their children, intentionally or not, and whether the children get to choose what they keep.Sardinia's hidden World War II history: churches built over synagogues, Mussolini's presence on the island, and the mysterious prehistoric Nuraghi ruins Bonnie used as a setting Writing a character readers love to hate: why Zaneta, the second-generation "water woman," divides readers, and Bonnie's case for giving her grace.Duty to those before us versus responsibility to those who come after, or, as Bonnie puts it, "can I say both are true?"Reading from The Water Women: an excerpt from Mira's perspective, a fishing line, a hum you can feel in your chest, and a mother trying to let her daughter become whoever she's going to become.Queen Berenice and the real rule of sea silk: the tradition, said to trace back to a queen referenced in the New Testament, that byssus can only ever be given as a gift, never sold.Why textile arts don't get their due: a conversation about "women's work" being just as worthy of serious treatment as anything hanging in a gallery.What's next: The Lookout, to be published in March 2027, based on the real first woman fire lookout in the northern California mountains and the sister who hiked up supplies to her for fourteen summers.Read more from Bonnie Blaylock at bonnieblaylock.comAre you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

In 12th-century Bohemia, every royal funeral sparked a civil war. Dr. Eleanor Janega discovers how Přemysl Otakar I survived backstabbing brothers, imperial betrayals, and a dodgy divorce to seize power. Find out how this 'spare' prince outmanoeuvred the Emperor to forge a powerful hereditary kingdom.MORE:Pope vs. Emperor: The Investiture CrisisListen on AppleListen on SpotifyMatilda of Canossa, TuscanyListen on AppleListen on SpotifyCzech Braveheart: Jan ŽižkaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyGone Medieval is presented by Dr Eleanor Janega. Edited by Amy Haddow, the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcastHistory Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, including Eleanor and Matt's new documentary Medieval Summer. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if traveling more slowly isn't about how much time you have, but how you choose to use that time?In this episode, I'm joined by Renee Hannes of Dream Plan Experience to talk about slow travel, intentional travel and the joy of returning to places we've already visited.We chat about why asking “How do I want this trip to feel?” can completely change the way you plan, how leaving more unplanned time can lead to some of your favorite travel memories, and why you don't have to see everything on one trip.We also delve into the benefits of revisiting destinations — one of my favorite things to do.Returning to a place you love gives you the chance to peel back another layer, discover something you missed the first (or second) time and experience it through a completely different lens.And Renee and I share a few simple ways to incorporate slow travel into your next trip to Europe — even if you only have a week or two.If you're ready to travel with a little more intention and a little less rushing, be sure to tune in.Want to chat more about slow travel?Send me a message at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:2:28: Renee Hannes' bio5:40: Renee's travel story rooted in Germany12:08: Starting a travel business15:55: Tuscany retreat17:40: Mindset for slow travel27:17: Revisiting places39:07: Same place, new discoveries50:00: Revisiting places is for some and not for others55:25: Final thoughts from Renee57:40: Some final thoughts from Lynne1:01:28: Wrapping it upImportant links:Dream Plan ExperienceSlow Travel10 Helpful Things I Wish More Travelers Knew About EuropeWander Your WayWander Your Way AdventuresWander Your Way ResourcesEagle Creek ★ Support this podcast ★

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love Blossoms in Tuscany: A Proposal Under the Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-30-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La villa toscana brillava sotto il sole di fine estate.En: The Tuscan villa shone under the late summer sun.It: Luca si affacciò sulla terrazza, guardando le vigne che si stendevano come un mare verde fino all'orizzonte.En: Luca leaned on the terrace, gazing at the vineyards spreading like a green sea all the way to the horizon.It: Un vento caldo faceva oscillare le alte piante di lavanda, il cui profumo si mescolava con l'aroma dolce dell'uva matura.En: A warm wind made the tall lavender plants sway, their scent mixing with the sweet aroma of ripe grapes.It: Bianca stava osservando un dipinto antico nella sala.En: Bianca was admiring an ancient painting in the hall.It: Lei amava l'arte, e la bellezza della Toscana la ispirava ogni giorno.En: She loved art, and the beauty of Tuscany inspired her every day.It: Era il periodo di Ferragosto, e sentiva nell'aria l'atmosfera di festa.En: It was the period of Ferragosto, and she sensed the festive atmosphere in the air.It: Si preparava per una serata speciale a cena con Luca.En: She was preparing for a special evening at dinner with Luca.It: Mentre il sole calava, i due si sedettero sul terrazzo.En: As the sun set, the two sat on the terrace.It: La tavola era apparecchiata con cura: fiori freschi, candele accese, e una bottiglia del miglior vino di Luca.En: The table was carefully set: fresh flowers, lit candles, and a bottle of Luca's best wine.It: Voleva che tutto fosse perfetto per la sua proposta.En: He wanted everything to be perfect for his proposal.It: Ma, mentre cenavano, Bianca sentì un fastidio crescente.En: But, as they dined, Bianca felt a growing discomfort.It: Aveva sempre avuto una leggera allergia ad alcuni fiori, ma stasera sembrava peggiorare.En: She had always had a slight allergy to some flowers, but tonight it seemed to worsen.It: Luca intanto continuava a parlare delle vigne e della loro crescita.En: Meanwhile, Luca continued talking about the vineyards and their growth.It: Bianca esitava, non voleva rovinare il momento.En: Bianca hesitated; she didn't want to ruin the moment.It: Il suo respiro, però, divenne più pesante.En: However, her breathing became heavier.It: Alla fine, incapace di ignorare il disagio, Bianca sussurrò: "Luca, non mi sento bene."En: Finally, unable to ignore the discomfort, Bianca whispered, "Luca, I don't feel well."It: Luca, preoccupato, guardò il rossore sul viso di Bianca.En: Luca, worried, looked at the redness on Bianca's face.It: Senza perdere tempo, la prese in braccio e la portò alla macchina.En: Without wasting time, he picked her up and carried her to the car.It: Le strade erano strette e poco illuminate, ma Luca non esitou a guidare verso la città più vicina.En: The roads were narrow and dimly lit, but Luca didn't hesitate to drive towards the nearest town.It: L'oscurità aumentava il suo nervosismo, ma l'amore per Bianca gli dava forza.En: The darkness heightened his nervousness, but his love for Bianca gave him strength.It: A metà strada, Bianca svenne per un attimo.En: Midway, Bianca fainted briefly.It: Luca fermò l'auto nel panico, poi le spruzzò acqua sul viso.En: Luca stopped the car in panic and then sprinkled water on her face.It: Fortunatamente, si riprese poco dopo.En: Fortunately, she regained consciousness shortly after.It: Arrivati finalmente alla clinica, Bianca ricevette le cure necessarie.En: Finally arriving at the clinic, Bianca received the necessary care.It: Luca era al suo fianco, la stringeva forte, confortato nel vederla migliorare.En: Luca was by her side, holding her tightly, comforted to see her improving.It: Ritornarono insieme alla villa, il cielo ormai stellato.En: They returned together to the villa, the sky now starry.It: Seduti sulla terrazza, il momento sembrava di nuovo propizio.En: Sitting on the terrace, the moment seemed right again.It: Con gli occhi pieni di gratitudine e amore, Luca si inginocchiò, estraendo un anello.En: With eyes full of gratitude and love, Luca knelt down, pulling out a ring.It: "Bianca, vuoi sposarmi?"En: "Bianca, will you marry me?"It: Bianca, con le lacrime di gioia agli occhi, rispose: "Sì, mille volte sì!"En: Bianca, with tears of joy in her eyes, replied, "Yes, a thousand times yes!"It: Quella sera, sotto il cielo toscano, entrambi compresero il vero valore delle sfide affrontate insieme e dell'amore che cresce con esse.En: That evening, under the Tuscan sky, they both understood the true value of the challenges faced together and the love that grows with them.It: La villa continuava a brillare sotto le stelle, testimone silenziosa di un amore che, anche di fronte agli imprevisti, si rivelò più forte di ogni difficoltà.En: The villa continued to shine under the stars, a silent witness to a love that, even in the face of the unexpected, proved stronger than any difficulty. Vocabulary Words:villa: la villavineyards: le vigneterrace: la terrazzahorizon: l'orizzontewind: il ventolavender: la lavandascent: il profumoripe: maturaancient: anticohall: la salaart: l'arteproposal: la propostadiscomfort: il fastidioallergy: l'allergiabreathing: il respiroredness: il rossorenervousness: il nervosismostrength: la forzaclinic: la clinicacare: le curegratitude: la gratitudinetear: la lacrimachallenge: la sfidaunexpected: gli imprevistidifficulty: la difficoltàatmosphere: l'atmosferacandle: la candelabottle: la bottigliastrength: la forzawitness: il testimone

Ask Us A QuestionYou already said you were sorry. You meant every word of it. And they're still sitting there closed up like you never opened your mouth.I get this question constantly. I've made a mess, it's my fault, and I can't get my person to turn around and hear me. So today I'm not answering how to apologize, or even how to apologize better. You already know how to say I'm sorry. What I want to answer is why it doesn't land, and the reason is specific. Most of us apologize for the wrong thing entirely. Not the wrong words. The wrong thing.I'll walk you through the six steps I take my private clients through, the same ones Tom and I use on each other. I snapped at him in the car over nothing and we had it cleaned up in about 20 seconds. In my previous marriage that same moment would have cost us the whole weekend. Tom tells on himself in here too, about a dinner he said he'd come to and didn't.Two things to listen for. There's one sentence that opens the door before you apologize at all, and it ends with a one-word question that decides whether they can even hear the rest. And there's a last step almost everybody skips, the one that takes an apology from finished to actually over. If you've heard this episode before, that's the part to stay for.Press play before the next round of that same fight.A Quick NoteWe're a few weeks into bringing back the episodes you've downloaded the most while we're in Tuscany, Italy, leading our very first international relationship retreat. Brand-new episodes are back mid-September.Resources & LinksBetter Love Quiz: 22 questions, about 5 minutes, free and completely private. Find out which skill is missing. https://betterlovequiz.comPrivate session with Staci: real help cleaning up a mess that's bigger than a car ride. https://stacibartley.com/private-sessionsClarity call: not sure where to start? The average couple waits six years to get help. Don't do that. https://stacibartley.com/applyEnjoying Love Shack Live? Please leave a review and share this episode with someone you care about.Love isn't enough, but skills are. Learn them, practice them, and live them today.

Send us Fan MailMy guest today is Jillian Forsberg, author of The Porcelain Menagerie, listed in the Decorative Arts category on Art In Fiction.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-c1T9q46_YsPremise for the novel: how a king's obsession with "white gold" porcelain drives two intertwined stories set decades apart. Fatima, a stolen Turkish handmaiden turned royal mistress, is put in charge of Augustus the Strong's exotic menagerie, and Johann Kändler, is the sculptor commissioned to capture that same menagerie in life-size porcelain.From a rhino to a rabbit hole: how Jillian stumbled onto the Meissen porcelain story while researching her first novel, The Rhino Keeper, after discovering that Clara, the real touring Indian rhino, once visited a porcelain factory.Augustus the Strong, elected king: how a Protestant elector converted to Catholicism and bribed, drank, and gambled his way onto the Polish throne, and built one of Europe's greatest art collections while treating people, and animals, as expendable.The treasure that survived a firebombing: why so much of Augustus's Green Vault collection escaped the WWII destruction of Dresden, hidden away because Hitler valued art as well.Johann Kändler, prisoner and genius: the real sculptor who, once inside the Meissen factory, could never really leave, and the parallel Jillian draws between his captivity and the caged animals he spent his life sculpting.Fatima's menagerie as agency: why a woman with no control over her own life, stolen as a child and handed to a king, built her power around the one thing she was allowed to love.Trading soldiers for porcelain: the true, almost unbelievable story behind Augustus swapping 600 fully armed dragoon soldiers for a shipment of Chinese porcelain pots.Finding Kändler's grave: Jillian's research trip to Meissen, and the eerie discovery that her Airbnb kitchen window looked straight down on the churchyard where he's buried.Reading from The Porcelain Menagerie: the purposefully written content warning for chapter 30, and an excerpt from Fatima's chapter 16 as she races to meet a new shipment of animals for the menagerie.Writing complicated characters: what Jillian learned about giving a villain one redemptive act and a heroine real flaws, instead of clean-cut Disney heroes and villains.What's next: two manuscripts on submission, a retelling of Daniel in the lions' den from the female lion keeper's perspective and a French Revolution novel set at the Salpêtrière asylum, plus a bridal-industry memoir, The Heirloom Finder, coming from the University of Kansas Press.Read more from Jillian Forsberg at jillianforsberg.comAre you enjoying The Art In Fiction Podcast? Consider giving us a small donation so we can continue bringing you interviews with your favorite arts-inspired novelists.  Click this link to donate: https://ko-fi.com/artinfiction.Also, check out Art In Fiction at https://www.artinfiction.com and explore 2500+ novels inspired by the arts in 11 categories: Architecture, Dance, Decorative Arts, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, Textile Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, & Other.Want to learn more about Carol Cram, the host of The Art In Fiction Podcast? She's the author of several award-winning novels, including The Towers of Tuscany, A Woman of Note, The Muse of Fire, and The Choir. Check out her website...

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at:⁠ ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the Pod Directly: https://troymeadows.substack.com/subscribe⁠Check Out MPP Merch ⁠Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out ⁠Troy's Coaching Page ⁠STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  KILA - $50 off your order⁠GO BREWING⁠ - 20% off your first orderUSE MIDPACKER TO GET THAT DISCOUNT FRIENDSRENDEZVU.CO - Check out the Gear I love your purchases support me directly"I don't think I'm a different person. I'm just a more expanded person."What happens when your passions stop competing with one another and start working together?In this episode, Troy Meadows sits down with artist, entrepreneur, trail runner, and new mom Abigail West. Abigail shares how an unlikely start in competitive rowing eventually led her to trail and ultrarunning, where she found the perfect blend of adventure, competition, and creativity.The conversation goes far beyond racing. Abigail talks about balancing motherhood with a return to training, what pregnancy and postpartum taught her about patience, and why she believes being an artist and an endurance athlete require many of the same qualities. She also shares how trail running transformed her artwork, why Southern Appalachia continues to inspire both her running and printmaking, and how she and her husband have built a life around creativity, entrepreneurship, and taking calculated risks.Whether she's preparing for another attempt at the Bartram Trail FKT, creating artwork inspired by the places she runs, or embracing life with a new baby while spending the summer in Italy, Abigail offers an honest perspective on building a life that reflects your values instead of someone else's expectations.In This EpisodeDiscovering endurance sports through competitive rowingFalling in love with trail running in the Southern AppalachiansWhy ultrarunning feels more like solving puzzles than simply running fastBalancing motherhood, training, and entrepreneurshipReturning to running after pregnancy and postpartumThe mindset behind "careful but not afraid"Building an art business inspired by adventure and wild placesHow creativity and trail running fuel one anotherPreparing for another Bartram Trail FKT attemptWhy having "no Plan B" became a source of freedomAbigail's LinksIG: @upinthewoodsWebsite: Abigail West StudioRelevant LinksBartram TrailPartner Links: KILA - https://kilarun.comRun Longer In Custom InsolesUse MIDPACKER for $50 off your order⁠Go Brewing⁠ - ⁠https://gobrewing.com/discount/MIDPACKER⁠NA Beers for people that enjoy brews that taste great and are better for you.Less alcohol, fewer calories, and more productive tomorrows.Use MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderRendezvu.Co - https://www.rendezvu.co/troy-meadowsCheck out the Gear I love our purchases support me directly⁠Vacation Races⁠ - ⁠https://www.vacationraces.com⁠Epic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or Trailfest⁠⁠Run Trail Life⁠⁠ - ⁠https://runtraillife.com⁠Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠⁠Freetrail⁠⁠ - ⁠https://freetrail.com⁠Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Abigail West, MidPacker Pod, trail running, ultrarunning, artist-athlete, printmaking, entrepreneurship, motherhood, postpartum running, Bartram Trail, Bartram Trail FKT, Southern Appalachians, Athens Georgia, Tuscany, Italy, University of Georgia, Cortona, creativity, endurance sports, trail art, running community, Megan RocheIn This Episode

Hello!Welcome back to another adventure my curious archaeogastronomers!Honey from a Weed, Fasting and Feasting in Tuscany, Catalonia the Cyclades and Apulia by Patience Gray is an iconic book about Mediterranean food, traditions centred around the simplest and most common dishes of everyday people.Patience Gray was an English cookery and travel writer of the mid-20th century. Her two most popular books were Plats Du Jour (1957) – written with Primrose Boyd, about French cooking – and Honey From A Weed (1986), an account of the Mediterranean way of life.In my opinion this book has to be more universally known and celebrated so here's a start. I will be coming back to explore the author's life and recipes in another episode!For this episode I explore quickly a few recipes from the book that are Greek and a couple of them more from the island of Naxos.I hope you'll enjoy!You can buy Honey from a Weed:Fasting and feasting in Tuscany, Catalonia, the Cyclades and Apuliaby Patience Gray (1917-2005), Food and Travel WriterContributor: Illustrated by Corinna Sargood, Artisat Equinox Publishing website, digital, print or ebook here: https://www.equinoxpub.com/projects/honey-from-weedMy recommendations for the week include:Endangered Eating: America's Vanishing Foodshttps://sarahlohman.com/endangered-eating-book/The Ancient Magic of Malt: Making Malt Sugars and Ale from Grain Using Traditional Techniques:https://exarc.net/issue-2021-2/at/ancient-magic-malt-makingLove & Fish SoupThom & The Delicious LegacySupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes!https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask Us A QuestionYour partner finally tells you that something you do hurts them. And before they even finish, you're already explaining. "That's not what happened." "That's not what I meant." "I never meant it that way." "Well, you do it too."That's defensiveness. But, it never feels like defensiveness from the inside. It feels like telling the truth, which is why it can chew through a relationship for years before anyone catches it. And nobody gets a hall pass here. Staci does it. Tom does it. Brooke does it. You do too, probably in a way you'd never think to call defensive.So here's what we're after today: if defensiveness is supposed to protect us from getting hurt, how come everybody who leans on it ends up hurting more?We get into how fast this stuff moves. Staci says the emotional safety in your relationship doesn't wear down over years, it's gone in a nanosecond, and there's a balloon analogy in here you won't be able to unsee. Also why "that was never my intent" might be the most defensive thing you can say, even when it's true.And the part we'd stay for: there's one sentence that gets you out. Three words. It works mid-argument, it works when you're wrong, and it works when you're dead certain you're not. Not spoiling it here.Brooke tells the story of what her partner said to her about six years ago, the thing that rattled her more than anything else in their relationship. Including the part where she still couldn't admit he was right for months after. She's not the hero of that one and she tells it anyway.Fair warning: you might get a little defensive listening to a whole episode about defensiveness. Happens all the time. That's usually the good part.Press play before the next round of that same fight.A Quick Note: For the next several weeks we're bringing back the episodes you've asked for and downloaded the most. Our family is heads down on two things we can't wait to share with you: two brand-new resources we're putting the finishing touches on, and our very first international retreat in Tuscany, Italy. Brand-new episodes are back mid-September.Take the Better Love Quiz: If you can feel that something is off and you can't tell how serious it is, this is where to start. 22 questions, about five minutes, and you get an honest answer to the question you've been carrying around at 2:00 in the morning. You also get your skill score, so you know where to begin instead of guessing. Completely private. Only you see the results, and your partner is never contacted.betterlovequiz.comWork With Staci: If you know you need more support than a quiz right now, book a private session. This is exactly what we do with couples: helping them get better at emotional weightlifting so the same fight stops running the relationship.stacibartley.com/private-sessions

On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Erin is joined by Carla from Ok, Real Quick, and Tiff to discuss Reckless Ben, You, Me & Tuscany, the HULU show Furious, and the trailer for Primetime. The panel also discusses which movies they could watch for 36 hours straight.Trailer for Primetime: https://youtu.be/5fHXyqQOKL8?si=CRC4MGpe_potDp2aLink to article mentioned: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3963349/it-ends-turns-its-endless-road-nightmare-into-endless-movie-marathon-challenge/You can follow us on Letterboxd at: https://letterboxd.com/itsafandomthing/Consider supporting us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod⁠⁠.For links to our social media, visit our website: ⁠⁠https://itsafandomthingpod.com/⁠⁠You can follow Fergie on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs⁠⁠Cover art by Carla Temis.Podcast logo by Erin Amos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode of Beats, Vines & Life, we're diving deep into the rhythms of Gen X culture, Italian style, and the art of coastal winemaking with Elia Pellegrini, fourth-generation owner and vintner at Aia Vecchia—an estate rooted in the heart of Tuscany's vibrant wine scene. Raised among vineyards and steeped in classic traditions, Elia brings a fresh, modern vision to his family's legacy, where old-world philosophy meets the pulse of contemporary wine, food, and lifestyle.From memories of childhood football dreams and Sunday lunches heavy with wild boar and fresh pasta, to the complexities of selling Italian authenticity and navigating global wine markets, Elia's story is a celebration of legacy, evolution, and living la dolce vita. We dive into the nuances of Tuscan cuisine, the secrets behind Bolgheri's Bordeaux-inspired wines, and why Italy's next generation—whether on the vineyard or the soccer field—is all about balancing tradition, innovation, and a little bit of rock ‘n' roll swagger. Pour a glass, settle in, and get ready for a conversation that pairs perfectly with whatever's on your plate.For more information about Aia Vecchia Winer click the link!Follow Aia Vechhia on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Grenache Fest is BACK!!! Grenache Fest is coming to Waitsburg, Washington, bringing with it a focused, celebratory spotlight on one of the world's most important and expressive grapes. This year, we will start with a blind tasting seminar hosted by MJ Towler, Chauncey Arkfeld, and Michael Alberty, followed by smaller breakout sessions across town.Early Bird Ticket Sales are Live!Don't miss the premier event for winery direct-to-consumer sales and marketing—early-bird pricing for the DTC Wine Symposium in Monterey, CA, January 19-21, 2027 is now in effect until Labor Day. This year's event features an incredible lineup of visionary keynote speakers including André Huston Mack, Jermaine Stone, and Vinny Warren. Get ready to help your brand differentiate and build lasting consumer loyalty. In addition to our game-changing educational sessions and bootcamps, we are thrilled to introduce a brand-new golf tournament perfect for networking on the greens and our Cocktail party at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Register today by visiting: https://dtcwinesymposium.regfox.comSubscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeFollow Totally Biased Wine Reviews on IGSign up for Totally Biased Wine ReviewsThank you to our sponsor, GrenacheFest. The Third Grenache Festival will be held on November 7th, 2026 in Waitsburg, Washington. It will feature a blind tasting seminar, followed by three breakout sessions and, of course, live music, food, plenty of Grenache wines, and tons of fun.For more information, go to GrenacheFestFollow GrenacheFest on IG GrenacheFest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part I: Mass Distribution is the Antithesis of DesirabilityMarc Lotenberg, Founder of Dorsia, argues that the operators who will define the next decade of hospitality are the ones who have understood that reach and relevance are not the same thing, and that the pursuit of one is often the fastest way to destroy the other. In Part I of this episode, Marc explains why the new generation of wealthy consumers has stopped equating luxury with status and what most operators are getting wrong as a result, what happens to the guest experience when a restaurant can't hide behind alcohol sales, and why opening reservations to anyone and everyone is the fastest way to lose what made a venue worth booking in the first place. Thank you Dorsia for making this episode possible.To learn more about Dorsia's hospitality tech, get in touch: knox@dorsia.comDownload Dorsia to get access to impossible tables and events here (code: THESTANZA)Follow Dorsia on Instagram herePart II: Building the Pellicano World: Scaling Without Sacrificing Soul and Authenticity with Marie-Louise SciòMarie-Louise's interview starts at 18:22Marie-Louise Sciò is the CEO and Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels, the group her father Roberto Sciò founded after acquiring Il Pellicano in 1979 from the couple who built it. Trained in architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design, Marie-Louise took over creative direction of the property in 2004, starting with a single bathroom renovation and expanding into every touchpoint of the guest experience, from uniforms to tableware to the archive-driven design language the group is now known for.The portfolio has grown from Il Pellicano alone to include Mezzatorre on Ischia and La Posta Vecchia outside Rome, with two more properties in the pipeline: La Badia in Umbria and La Suvera in Tuscany. That expansion followed a €200M partnership with Aermont Capital, structured to take the group from three properties to a target of ten to twelve while keeping design, brand, and guest experience decisions in-house. Few operators have built a hospitality brand with this much mythology attached to it, and fewer still have done it while actively resisting the key-maximizing logic that typically comes with institutional capital.Marie-Louise's thesis is that scale and soul are not opposing forces, as long as room count stays intentionally small and every property is allowed its own distinct identity rather than a repeatable format.In this episode, Nadine sits down with Marie-Louise for a rare look inside how Pellicano built its mythology, and what it takes to scale that world without flattening it.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTSThe sink-or-swim test her father gave her: one bathroom renovation, no formal hospitality training, and a mandate to prove she could deliver a returnMarie-Louise's unfiltered take on copycatsHow the €200M Aermont Capital partnership came together, and what made it different from the other funds that approached the family firstNavigating the tension between a private equity return horizon and a family hotel business built over sixty yearsThe case against key-maximizing, and why Pellicano has refused to scale room count even when the underwriting would support itThe case study of Mezzatorre: opening a hotel in an emerging resort marketMarie-Louise's view on the shift in what defines luxuryLearn more about Pellicano Hotels hereConnect with Marie-Louise on InstagramFollow The Stanza on InstagramSubscribe to The Stanza on Substack

Dreaming of the ultimate European getaway? Join us as we recap Christy's family's epic 25-day European vacation! This episode dives deep into their incredible Adventures by Disney Italy tour, featuring exclusive pre-opening access to the Sistine Chapel, hands-on pasta making in Tuscany, and exploring iconic landmarks in Rome and Florence. Plus, Christy shares essential insights for navigating Disney travel, gluten-free dining in Europe, and the ABD difference before embarking on a Disney Cruise Line Mediterranean voyage. Whether you’re planning an Adventures by Disney package or a Disney Cruise Line vacation, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you cruise and travel smarter!HighlightsThe “Prequel” to Episode 544: How a 9-night Greek Isles Disney Dream cruise turned into a 25-day epic European land and sea adventure.Paris & Disneyland Paris Hits and Misses: Battling record-breaking heatwaves, visiting the Eiffel Tower at dusk, staying at the Disneyland Hotel, and navigating gluten-free dining at Disneyland Paris.Pre-Opening Vatican & Sistine Chapel Access: Experiencing the quiet magic of the Sistine Chapel with just their small group and learning insider fun facts about St. Peter’s Basilica.Tuscan Countryside & Hands-On Experiences: Making homemade pasta from scratch on a Tuscan farm, enjoying regional wine tastings, and handling unexpected hotel quirks (like running out of water!).Florence, Pisa & Gluten-Free Foodie Finds: Ditching the crowds to make a quick trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and finding amazing gluten-free dining and gelato across Italy.Want to be on the show? Fill out this form, and we'll be in contact with you real soon!https://dclpodcast.com/want-to-be-on-the-show/Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcastUse Christy's Travel Services:https://dclpodcast.com/book-with-christy/Follow the DCL Podcast via:http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcastFollow Lake at:https://www.instagram.com/mouse.genhttps://www.youtube.com/@MouseGenFollow Christy at:http://www.packyourpixiedust.comhttps://www.instagram.com/packyourpixiedust

Wherever you're listening to this right now you're probably feeling the changes this summer in a big way. It's not only us here in the Mediterranean region of Europe who are experiencing record heat waves, droughts, and wildfires. I've been watching news reports from all over the world and the other day my Mom in Spokane Washington even told me that fires had nearly reached their home. I have no desire to go into the doom and gloom of climate reality, but we also can't ignore two very important things. The first being that massive action needs to be taken to restore the damaged ecosystems of the world, and two, governments and industries just aren't going to act fast enough. It falls to all of us to inform ourselves and get to work. This episode today is meant to help you do just that. Today I spoke with Lorenzo Costa who has been on the show a couple times already, but now that I'm in Italy and have been observing the effects of this severe summer weather, I knew I had to get in touch with him again and get his perspective as someone who travels the country working with growers of all types to restore the hydrological function and cycling of their land to build resilience in their operations. While it's worth going back to his previous episodes where he talks about his own vegetable operation in the Chianti region of Tuscany, as well as the water projects he was doing a few years ago, in this episode we get an update on the patterns and learnings from all the new projects he's seen and worked on recently.  Now that we've covered a lot about the concepts and theory behind watercycles and how they interact and are affected by landscape management, as well as how my colleague Nick Steiner and I assess and read a landscape ahead of a project, we're going to be focusing increasingly on practical restoration options and case studies from innovative farmers and restoration workers from around Europe. So let's jump right into this exploration of the current challenges and potential in Italy from Lorenzo

Ask Us A QuestionMet the right person, check. Got married, check. Bought the house, check. Had the kid, got the dog, put up the picket fence out front. Check, check, check.And then years in, somebody says, "I need some space. I can't do this anymore."And the other one is standing there going, what the hell? This wasn't the deal. I thought we were doing great. I thought we were knocking it out of the park.If you're the one who just got hit with those words, hold onto this number before your mind writes the ending for you. Only 5% of divorced people said nothing could have saved their marriage. The other 95% said skills and support could have changed everything. Your panic is quoting you the wrong number.This week we're replaying the most downloaded episode we've ever made. Our family is heads down finishing two new resources and getting ready for our first international retreat in Tuscany, and new episodes return mid-September.What we get into:What your partner is actually asking for when they say they need space. It's almost never the thing you're afraid it is, and once you hear it, the last several months rearrange themselves in your head.Why it didn't come out of left field, even though it hit you like it did. I tell on myself here. I was a master at making the relationship work for the other person. Never made a fuss, never said what wasn't working for me, and the whole time I thought I was doing the kindest thing I could do. I'll tell you what it cost me, and I'll tell you honestly that I've broken hearts over it.The thing I call the cruelest thing we can do to our lovers. It isn't cheating and it isn't lying. Most people are doing it right now believing it's the generous choice.What Brooke used to do the second a partner told them they weren't happy. She says it out loud, unedited, and then explains why it made everything worse. If you're the anxious one, this part is for you.The separation rules everybody is about to hand you. Move to the other bedroom, cut them off, no sex, no talking. I have some very direct words about that advice, and I'll give you the one thing that separates giving space from being abandoned.Why the more space you give, the more conversation you get back. It feels as backwards as turning into a skid, and Tom explains why every instinct you have will fight you on it.The six places to put your energy while you wait. I call what they build love insurance, and they happen to be the same things that put you back in the 95%.Whatever you were about to do tonight, listen first.Resources from this episode:Take the free Better Love Quiz (about 5 minutes, results instantly): https://betterlovequiz.comBook a private session with Staci: https://stacibartley.com/private-sessionsSchedule a clarity call with Tom: https://stacibartley.com/applyWe're live every Monday at 1:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM EST on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Come hang out and bring your questions.Remember: love isn't enough, but skills are. Learn them, practice them, and live them today.Timestamps: 02:54 Why Space Happens04:04 The Blindside Dynamic08:17 Losing Yourself Over Time11:42 What Space Really Means13:10 External Pressures Pile On16:28 95 Percent Can Recover18:30 Anxious Reactions to Avoid22:28 Give Space to Get Closer25:06 Handling Panic and Reassurance27:25 Your Turn for Self Work28:30 Reset the Dynamic29:13 Self Soothe Anxiety31:24 Emotional Gas Tank32:55 Six Support Pillars36:40 Space Dos and Donts39:12 No Punishment Rules42:07 Boundaries and Support46:29 Avoid Dating During Space47:00 Get Help and Resources

What if consciousness isn't something that emerges from the brain—but is embedded in the fabric of reality itself?That's the provocative idea behind panpsychism— that consciousness goes all the way down to the fundamental building blocks of the cosmos. Philosopher Philip Goff, one of panpsychism's leading advocates, argues that it offers the best solution to one of science's deepest mysteries: how consciousness arises at all. We also hear  from novelist Philip Pullman, whose  fantasy series His Dark Materials was partly inspired by panpsychism. Goff reflects on another surprising development in his own thinking: his recent turn toward the Eastern Orthodox Church and what he calls "heretical Christianity.” He also describes how a profound  psychedelic experience shook him to the core—and may have revealed a deeper reality. The first interview with Goff was recorded at the Island of Knowledge think tank in Tuscany, a project supported by Dartmouth College and the John Templeton Foundation. The interview with Philip Pullman originally aired on Wisconsin Public Radio's To The Best Of Our Knowledge. This Wonder Cabinet episode was not funded, endorsed or affiliated with Wisconsin Public Media or the University of Wisconsin-Madison.—00:00:00 Introduction00:04:00 What Is Panpsychism?00:17:30 Heretical Christianity00:29:40 A Psychedelic Awakening00:38:25 The Conscious Universe, Confirmed— Philip Goff's website.  Books Podcast: "Phillip Goff Philosophy" TTBOOK: "His Dark Materials' Author Philip Pullman On The Consciousness Of All Things" Wonder Cabinet is hosted by Anne Strainchamps and Steve Paulson. Find out more about the show at https://wondercabinetproductions.com, where you can subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter.