Podcasts about Sicily

We're back with a new episode, bringing you a little espresso lesson in between main seasons of Coffee Break Italian.In this mini-lesson, join Francesca as she shares her travel tips for visiting Sicilia and its vibrant capital, Palermo. From curiosities about the island to the delicious local gastronomy, she shares useful Italian words and phrases. You'll be inspired to add Trinacria, as Sicily is also referred to, to your travel list.

Italian American, Cristian Alaimo an active member of the Società di San Francesco di Paola (Calabria) and Beato Giovanni Liccio Society Chicago (Caccamo, Sicily). Here is a link to Cristian's LinkedIn: Click Here Recorded: September 12, 2025 Running Time: 26 minutes 34 seconds

One-on-one pod recorded live and uncut from the hotel moments before a wedding in Sicily. We chat about an upsell dessert in the Italian countryside, tutto limone at The River Cafe, The Clipse performing live at The Vatican, the Tiny Desk stagedive, we tuck into Zoe and Harry now that we're a few weeks in, Oasis in LA, Kirk's shooter dry snitched on his self, Chris enlightens Jason about the Brooks Naderverse, and on the heels of even more SNL cast changes, we fantasize a world where Druski is their newest member. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pantelleria has a way of pulling very different lives into the same orbit. This wind-brushed crescent of volcanic rock in the Mediterranean sits closer to Tunisia than to Sicily, and its landscape of black stone terraces, dammusi homes, and low, bowl-trained vines shapes everything from architecture to what ends up on the plate. In this post I'm weaving together two lives that touched Pantelleria—Giorgio Armani and Ugo Ponzi—and the island's essential foods and wines that speak its language of restraint and character.

Enjoy this week's episode with Italian Dj & producer LEO GUARDO. Originating from the vibrant mosaic of Sicily, Leo Guardo emerges as a versatile DJ, Music Producer, and Sound Engineer, crafting sonic narratives that resonate with diverse hearts. His journey began amidst the dynamic landscapes of the TV and film industry, where he cultivated his artistry as an audio producer, laying the foundation for a musical journey that defies genre boundaries. Leo Guardo's sonic canvas is a rich blend, where the rhythms of deep tech and house interlace with the global tapestry of tribal and ethnic influences. A true sonic alchemist, Leo's mixes carve a unique soundscape that has animated dance floors across genres for over a decade. From MoBlack to Connected, Sondela, Villahangar, Wired, and many more, Leo's tracks are the melodic threads weaving through the eclectic fabric of electronic music. Leo continues to shape the multifaceted future of electronic music. Adriatique, Bipolar Sunshine - Love's A Game (Leo Guardo & MAMoro Unofficial Remix) DSF - Shake Your Body Walid Martinez - Nawe Feat. Lin Njoroge (Extended Mix) REDOLENT Foozak, Leo Guardo - Spirit Rise Tebra, Bakean - Outra Vez (DiMO (BG) Extended Remix) REDOLENT Dancing on Lego, La Santa - Play That Fact (Extended Mix) REDOLENT RÜFÜS DU SOL - Music is Better (Maxi Meraki Remix) Leo Guardo, DJ Chus - Find You feat. Jordan Arts (Extended Mix) Angus & Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane (Raphael Palacci Remix) RÜFÜS DU SOL - In the Moment (Adriatique Extended Remix) Husa & Zeyada - Got It Bad (Hernan Cattaneo & Mercurio Remix) Haska & Be No Rain - Thin Air (Extended Mix) Vintage Culture & Layla Benitez feat. Max Milner - Nirvana (Hot Since 82 Remix) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

What happens when your worst nightmare doesn't stay in your dreams? For Sicily, a Chicago native with a lifelong sensitivity to the paranormal, the strange became terrifying during her stay in a historic New York apartment. The address itself was an omen: 666. At first, her life there was ordinary. She locked the chain, threw the deadbolt, and settled into bed like she always did. But within minutes, everything changed. Sicily heard the unmistakable sound of the chain sliding free, the bolt unlocking, and the heavy creak of her apartment door opening—then closing. Slow, deliberate bootsteps echoed through the loft. Step by step, they climbed the staircase toward her bedroom. Frozen in bed, Sicily's body betrayed her. She couldn't move, scream, or even whisper for help. It felt like sleep paralysis, but this was no dream. She was wide awake. Desperate, Sicily remembered the mantras she had been taught years earlier by psychics who warned her of a dark attachment. She whispered them silently, imagining herself surrounded by white light. And then—just like that—the figure was gone. Was this sleep paralysis, an old attachment finding its way back, or something darker drawn to the infamous address of 666? #666Apartment #SleepParalysisDemon #HauntedApartments #RealGhostStoriesOnline #ShadowPeople #SleepParalysis #ParanormalActivity #CreepyStories #SupernaturalEncounters #DemonicPresence Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Today we’re talking about Travis Kelce’s emotional proposal story to Taylor Swift (and exactly what went down), Charli XCX and George Daniel’s stunning second wedding in Sicily, and Nicole Kidman & Sandra Bullock officially wrapping Practical Magic 2. We’ve also got Jessie J’s health update and Benson Boone’s cryptic on-stage comments about his breakup. LISTEN Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The The Summer I Turned Pretty on Apple or Spotify. Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 388 BCE, Plato, at the age of about forty and in the midst of writing The Republic, visited for the first time the then-Greek city state of Syracuse, on the eastern shores of Sicily. Syracuse was ruled by a tyrant, Dionysius, who on death was followed by his son, also a tyrant. Over the course of his three separate visits to Syracuse over the years, encountering both father and son, Plato arrived at the model for tyranny laid out in The Republic. That's the argument of James Romm's splendid book, Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece (W.W. Norton, 2025). In our conversation, Romm renders, not the familiar “marble Plato” of his God-like dialogues, but an altogether human figure grappling with his own personal vulnerabilities. We discuss, too, the parallels to today's times, in which tyrants and would-be tyrants continue to plague the world. The tyrant, as Romm ably shows, is an archetype for all time. James Romm is the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College and editor of the Ancient Lives biography series from Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 388 BCE, Plato, at the age of about forty and in the midst of writing The Republic, visited for the first time the then-Greek city state of Syracuse, on the eastern shores of Sicily. Syracuse was ruled by a tyrant, Dionysius, who on death was followed by his son, also a tyrant. Over the course of his three separate visits to Syracuse over the years, encountering both father and son, Plato arrived at the model for tyranny laid out in The Republic. That's the argument of James Romm's splendid book, Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece (W.W. Norton, 2025). In our conversation, Romm renders, not the familiar “marble Plato” of his God-like dialogues, but an altogether human figure grappling with his own personal vulnerabilities. We discuss, too, the parallels to today's times, in which tyrants and would-be tyrants continue to plague the world. The tyrant, as Romm ably shows, is an archetype for all time. James Romm is the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College and editor of the Ancient Lives biography series from Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In 388 BCE, Plato, at the age of about forty and in the midst of writing The Republic, visited for the first time the then-Greek city state of Syracuse, on the eastern shores of Sicily. Syracuse was ruled by a tyrant, Dionysius, who on death was followed by his son, also a tyrant. Over the course of his three separate visits to Syracuse over the years, encountering both father and son, Plato arrived at the model for tyranny laid out in The Republic. That's the argument of James Romm's splendid book, Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece (W.W. Norton, 2025). In our conversation, Romm renders, not the familiar “marble Plato” of his God-like dialogues, but an altogether human figure grappling with his own personal vulnerabilities. We discuss, too, the parallels to today's times, in which tyrants and would-be tyrants continue to plague the world. The tyrant, as Romm ably shows, is an archetype for all time. James Romm is the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College and editor of the Ancient Lives biography series from Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In 388 BCE, Plato, at the age of about forty and in the midst of writing The Republic, visited for the first time the then-Greek city state of Syracuse, on the eastern shores of Sicily. Syracuse was ruled by a tyrant, Dionysius, who on death was followed by his son, also a tyrant. Over the course of his three separate visits to Syracuse over the years, encountering both father and son, Plato arrived at the model for tyranny laid out in The Republic. That's the argument of James Romm's splendid book, Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece (W.W. Norton, 2025). In our conversation, Romm renders, not the familiar “marble Plato” of his God-like dialogues, but an altogether human figure grappling with his own personal vulnerabilities. We discuss, too, the parallels to today's times, in which tyrants and would-be tyrants continue to plague the world. The tyrant, as Romm ably shows, is an archetype for all time. James Romm is the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College and editor of the Ancient Lives biography series from Yale University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising a child while carrying the weight of grief after losing your husband is no easy task. Learning to love again, knowing that loss is always a possibility, adds another layer of complexity. In this Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with the incredible Tembi Locke, actor, advocate, and New York Times bestselling author of From Scratch, which many of you may know as the hit Netflix series she co-created. Tembi's newest project, Someday, Now, is a fully immersive audiobook that completely moved me. We talk about her journey through grief, caregiving, and parenting after the loss of her beloved husband Saro. How do you keep going when the person you planned your future with is no longer here? Tembi shares how her grief has transformed over the years, what it was like to raise her daughter while healing herself, and how she still feels her husband's presence in everyday life, from hummingbirds outside her window to cherished memories in Sicily. We dive into: How grief evolves over time and why it never really ends The surprising ways caregiving prepares (and fails to prepare) you for loss What no one tells you about the physical exhaustion of grieving The best ways to support a child on the grief journey   The quiet ways our loved ones continue to guide us after they're gone Why so many of us are grief-illiterate and what we can do about it What it means to show up for others in grief, even when words fall short How becoming an empty nester stirred up old wounds and new revelations What it really takes to open your heart to love again after devastating loss What makes this conversation so special is how honest Tembi is. She doesn't shy away from the messy truths about the physical toll of grief, the emotional fatigue of caregiving, and the quiet courage it takes to choose love again. Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply wondering how to keep going when life breaks your heart this one is for you. Want more from Tembi? Explore Someday, Now and her memoir From Scratch at her website. Follow her on Instagram: @tembilocke or LinkedIn. And if you're on your own healing journey, I'd love to invite you into my Good Grief Course, a safe space filled with tools, practices, and support to help you grow through loss. If this conversation touched you, I'd love to hear from you. Share your story or a sign you've received at languageoflovepod@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food is something we all have to engage with, and yet it carries so much confusion, control, and even fear. We sit with this theme of the Yoga of eating, the Yoga of food, and look at how our relationship with food shows our relationship with life itself. We remembered Krishnamacharya's words that most Yoga problems are food problems. We talked about how simple meals in Bali surprised people with their ease and nourishment, and how the food culture in Sicily points us back to honest ingredients and natural ways of living. For us, eating is a sacred action, an offering to the fire of life within. It is the participation in what is already whole. Food is never about chasing happiness or perfection, it is about joining with life, directly and simply. Key Takeaways Food and Yoga – Eating is participation in life's nurturing force. Simplicity – Honest ingredients and straightforward meals bring real nourishment. Pleasure – Food is enjoyable, but deeper joy comes from intimacy with life. Sacred Action – Eating can be seen as offering to the fire of digestion. Cultural Habits – Food problems reflect our fears and patterns of control. Ayurveda – Each person's constitution asks for a unique way of eating. Links & Resources You are the beauty. You are the intelligence. You are already in perfect harmony with life. You don't need to seek it. You need only participate in it. Learn more and access the course at https://www.heartofyoga.com  Support the Heart of Yoga Foundation.  This podcast is sustained by your donations.

In this inspiring episode of the Deep Seed Podcast, ecologist and researcher Rafael Bueno reveals why the future of farming depends on reconnecting with nature. From the deserts of Sicily to the forests of Brazil, Rafael shows how biodiversity, soil health, and trees hold the secret to building farms that are not only more resilient to climate change but also more productive and profitable. His stories from Valdibella offer proof that farmers can transform degraded land into thriving ecosystems, while producing abundant, high-quality food.Rafael challenges the biggest myths in agriculture: that trees steal land from farmers, that chemicals are necessary for productivity, and that nature and farming are destined to be in conflict. Instead, he shares powerful examples of agroforestry, food forests, and soil restoration that increase yields, store water, and protect against desertification. Along the way, we dive into the economics of farming, exploring how subsidies, policies, and payment for ecosystem services could reshape the future of food systems worldwide.If you care about the future of farming, food, and our planet, this conversation is a must-listen. It's a deep dive into the science, practice, and hope of regenerative agriculture and why the choice we face is clear: return to the forest, or slide into desertification.⎯⎯⎯⎯

Today's story: Italy has approved plans for the Messina Bridge, a €13.5 billion suspension bridge linking Sicily to the mainland. If completed by 2033, it would be the world's longest suspension bridge, but faces engineering, environmental, financial, and political challenges.Transcript & Exercises: https://plainenglish.com/802Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/802 --Upgrade all your skills in English: Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.How it works: Listen to a new story every Monday and Thursday. They're all about current events, trending topics, and what's going on in the world. Get exposure to new words and ideas that you otherwise might not have heard in English.The audio moves at a speed that's right for intermediate English learners: just a little slower than full native speed. You'll improve your English listening, learn new words, and have fun thinking in English.--Did you like this episode? You'll love the full Plain English experience. Join today and unlock the fast (native-speed) version of this episode, translations in the transcripts, how-to video lessons, live conversation calls, and more. Tap/click: PlainEnglish.com/joinHere's where else you can find us: Instagram | YouTube | WhatsApp | EmailMentioned in this episode:Hard words? No problemNever be confused by difficult words in Plain English again! See translations of the hardest words and phrases from English to your language. Each episode transcript includes built-in translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, and Turkish. Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com

This week we are chatting about the Mediterranean island country of Malta. Our guest Anthony Gauci is a Maltese Australian and we discussed the shared histories of Italy and Malta, as well as the many similarities Malta has with Italy, especially Sicily, such as cuisine, architecture and religion. Anthony is also the author of 'The Family of Valletta', a historical fiction novel set in Malta. You will hear more about the book in the episode and you can also click the links below:Anthony of Instagram:Thefamilyofvalletta (@thefamilyofvalletta) • Instagram photos and videosFind the Family of Valletta on Amazon:Amazon.com.au : the family of valletta

Alessandro Giorgi joins Art Destinations Sicily to reflect on his childhood in a remote Sicilian fishing village Torretta Granitola which he describes as an island within an island. His childhood memories of migrant boats arriving from North Africa in the night and the unspoken presence of the Mafia have found their way into his art. Alessandro discusses his shift from architecture to art, and how drawing became both a meditative practice and a democratic tool.   Alessandro's work flows across mediums—murals, stop-motion, and fluid drawings. His imagery responds to the rhythms of the sea, resisting borders and tracing connections across place and imagination.

Send us a textNavy veteran Saja Ramos shares her powerful journey from military service to addiction recovery, now serving as VP of Military and Veteran Affairs at American Addiction Centers. After a traumatic brain injury and vision loss from a car accident in Italy, she transformed her personal struggle with opioid addiction into a mission helping other veterans find treatment and purpose.• Joined the Navy in 2008 after high school, working in Information Technology in Sicily, Italy• Suffered a car accident resulting in TBI, PTSD, and vision loss in her right eye• Medically transitioned from service in 2011, leading to struggles with opioid addiction• Completed four months in residential treatment and nine months in sober living• Earned degrees in interdisciplinary studies and social work using her GI Bill• Now helps veterans access addiction treatment at American Addiction Centers• Works with clinical teams to ensure veterans receive appropriate, specialized care• Advocates for better veteran screening and assessment in healthcare settings• Challenges the stigma around veteran identity, especially for women and non-combat veterans• Practices "recovering out loud" to inspire others on their journey to healingFor veterans seeking help with addiction or substance use disorders, call American Addiction Centers at 866-288-1836 or reach Saja directly at 908-239-6417.

32.054 Wishing legendary Country & Western honky-tonker Hank Thompson a happy post-humous 100th birthday today on the "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" Always great to hear his whiskey-smooth voice and bouncin' rhythms on the radio -enjoy a fun selection of Hank's best uptempo rock'n'roll era hits sprinkled all throughout tonight's on-air radio affair! We're also digging into the incredible new Sicily Is Rockin'! 12" LP (Heytone Records, Italy) with it's amazing array of talented roots rock n' roll & rhythm & blues bands from the historic Mediterranean island of Sicily. We're grateful for this gorgeous platter to share with everyone here as well all the other fine tracks from the vaults we're launching at your ears! Grab some sweet beats from Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers, the Wolftones, Union Avenue, The Fathoms, Marcel Riesco, The Howlin' Ramblers, The Sirocco Brothers and MORE! Your mid-week weekender on the radio is here and ready for your audio consumption! Good to the last bop!™Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

Tunes: Jeremy Kingsbury: Twa Corbies (Niizh Aandegoog), Cock-Laird Fu' Cagie, Saw Ye Not my Maggy, Dargason, Such a Parcel of Rogues, The Surprise, Banks of Sicily, Herd of the Glen, Nature Boy, Jenny Nettles, Rod Nevin and Jeremy Kingsbury: Misty Mountains Deep, Clara Matlack: Sing After Fellows as you Hear me, Robin Hood Robin Hood said Little John, Now Foote it as I do, Tomboy Tom, The Crampe in my purse full sore, Special Thanks to Clara Matlack and the fine folks at Plimoth Patuxet: https://plimoth.org/ And The Dedham Historical Society: https://www.dedhammuseum.org/ And as so often is the Case, thanks to Rod Nevin! +X+X+ Here are some ways you can support the show: You can support the Podcast by joining the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/wetootwaag You can also take a minute to leave a review of the podcast if you listen on Itunes! Tell your piping and history friends about the podcast! Checkout my Merch Store on Bagpipeswag: https://www.bagpipeswag.com/wetootwaag You can also support me by Buying my Albums on Bandcamp: https://jeremykingsbury.bandcamp.com/ You can now buy physical CDs of my albums using this Kunaki link: https://kunaki.com/msales.asp?PublisherId=166528&pp=1 You can just send me an email at wetootwaag@gmail.com letting me know what you thought of the episode! Listener mail keeps me going! Finally I have some other support options here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/support Thanks! Listen on Itunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wetootwaags-bagpipe-and-history-podcast/id129776677 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QxzqrSm0pu6v8y8pLsv5j?si=QLiG0L1pT1eu7B5_FDmgGA

To Italians, bread is life. With 250 varieties across the country, it's eaten with almost every meal. Its importance speaks to national values of community, tradition, quality and - above all - religion.Australian-Japanese food writer Emiko Davies takes a tasty journey into the spiritual significance of bread in Italy, her adopted home. In the west of Sicily, residents honour Saint Joseph by constructing intricate sculptural breads, adorning altars with baked symbols, and staging a ritualised feast attended by the entire community. On the coast of Puglia, locals queue to receive blessed loaves in celebration of Saint Anthony. Finally, with food historian Fabrizia Lanza, she reflects on the origins of religious superstitions surrounding bread, and what the nation's diverse culinary traditions tell us about faith in Italy today.Presenter: Emiko Davies Producer: Jude Shapiro Executive Producer: Jack Howson Production Coordinator: Ieva SabaliauskaiteA Peanut & Crumb production for BBC World Service

Do you travel for food? Sicily is one of the best places for an Italian foodie adventure especially if you're a sweet tooth. Most of us know cannoli but what other sweet treats can you find in Sicily? Find out what to taste and where to find the most delicious Sicilian sweets when you're traveling around the island.Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/289NEW! - the Untold Italy app - 12 regions now available - DOWNLOAD FOR iOS  •  DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROIDThe app is FREE to download and check out our Milan guide and general travel content. Upgrade to PREMIUM  for a one time fee to access Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Ischia, Tuscany, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Veneto, Lombardy, Campania, Lazio, Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Umbria, Molise with much more to comeSupport the showSubscribe to our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning toolkit - subscribe hereNeed help with your trip? Check out our Trip Planning ServicesJoin us on tour. Browse our Trip scheduleFollowSubstackInstagram • Facebook • YouTube Editorial InformationThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke 

Food doesn't recognize borders, so Brent explores some of the best Transplanted Cuisine from around the world. There's a famous dish from Sicily that got its start in northern Africa, a dish that came to Chicago via Hawaii, and so much great food from Indonesia in Malaysia. [Ep 353] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink ebooks Destination Eat Drink videos Katie Parla books and tours Monica and David's book Made in Chicago Food tours with Enrica Bruno Simply Enak food tours

In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing the fashion designer and creative director Harris Reed... and I have to say I was blown away by his vision, his confidence, his charm and his down to earth warmth.Fighting for the beauty of fluidity, half-American, half-British Harris Reed designs to create conversation. Growing up with a strong sense of self, Harris was able to quickly understand the transformative power of clothing and its correlation with identity and liberation.While still studying at Central Saint Martins, he caught the attention of the likes of Harry Styles who he dressed in some iconic looks for his tour including his signature pussy bow blouses and flares. Alessandro Michele, the then creative director of Gucci, spotted him and recruited him to his design studio. His brand has gone from strength to strength showing Demi-Couture collections biannually in London and garnering VIP fans and clients including Beyoncé, Adele, and Sam Smith. The overall DNA of the Harris Reed brand and personal identity, is best described as Romanticism Gone Nonbinary. It puts the wearer and their fluidity - in whatever way it manifests, front and centre yet all while staying true to the brand's ethos that strives for a vision of gender fluidity and inclusivity. Personally, Harris dresses to invite the looks and stares, to blur the preconceived fault-lines people have about gender and sexuality. He is an incredibly striking and magnetic human being. In 2021 he was invited to dress Iman for the prestigious Met Gala... both he and Iman looked spectacular despite a little personal mishap on his way there...too funny and too personal to write about but listen in and you will hopefully laugh with us.In September 2022, aged just 26, he was appointed the youngest ever Creative Director of French fashion house Nina Ricci. He is absolutely flying... In October 2023 Harris married his husband Eitan Senerman in an intimate ceremony in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall and Claridge's... The second wedding celebration in Palermo, Sicily in June 2024, saw Harris in 4 different outfits ... looking ever more spectacular in each one...of course we delve into why he designed each look...and how he wanted to feel... His recently published, beautifully illustrated book Fluid, is well worth a read...---A message from our season sponsor: Join the millions of people hitting their weight loss goals with Simple. To start your personalized plan complete the quiz at simple.life/amanda and use code AMANDA for 70% off.

00:45 The ant queen that can produce two different speciesResearchers have made an unusual observation that appears at odds with biology: an ant, known as the Iberian Harvester Ant can produce offspring of two completely different species. Many ants need to mate with other species to produce workers that are a genetic mix of the two, known as hybrids. But in Sicily, a team found hybrid worker ants but no trace of the father. They suggest that the one species present, Messor ibericus, is able to lay its own eggs, but also eggs of another species, Messor structor. These offspring can then mate to produce the hybrid workers. This strategy conflicts with several conventional definitions of what a species is, which may prompt a rethink of these already blurry concepts.Research Article: Juvé et al.News and Views: Ant queens produce sons of two distinct speciesNews: ‘Almost unimaginable': these ants are different species but share a mother09:33 Research HighlightsHumans are living longer but a life expectancy of a hundred appears out of reach — plus, how light pollution is making birds sing for longer.Research Highlight: When will life expectancy reach 100? No time soonResearch Highlight: Bright city lights make birds around the world sing longer11:42 How to keep bridges standingResearchers have discovered that steel truss bridges possess a number of mechanisms that make them resilient to collapse, even after damage. Steel truss bridges are a common kind of bridge, but many are ageing and under increased pressure due to climate change and increased vehicle loads. To understand how damage affects these bridges a team of engineers built a scale replica of a bridge section and monitored how it coped when different sections were cut. They found six distinct resistance mechanisms that allowed the bridge to continue carrying heavy loads even with the damaged sections. They hope these data will help fortify existing bridges and inform the design of future bridges to help prevent catastrophic collapse.Research Article: Reyes-Suárez et al.18:37 Briefing ChatThe chemistry underlying why beer drinkers fall into two taste camps, and how a deep-sea worm uses arsenic to survive its toxic environment..Nature: Beer lovers fall into two flavour camps — which one are you in?Science: Deep-sea worms fight poison with poison to survive in hydrothermal ventsSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can vines for wine thrive in Mount Etna's rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily? Mount Etna is a perpetual baby in terms of its vineyard soils; constant rejuvenation of the soil through ash and lava impacts the vine's health and the resulting grape characteristics. The lava flows are centuries old and vary widely. So, how would a producer choose one flow over another for planting? How does Mount Etna still have pre-phylloxera vines that are over 200 years old? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ben Spencer, the award-winning author of The New Wines of Mount Etna. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights Why did Ben find Fabio Costantino of Terra Costantino such a fascinating and emblematic person from Etna's wine community? What is the landscape of Mount Etna like, and what makes it unique and beautiful? How do producers on Etna choose which lava flow to plant on? What does it look like to grow grapes in a place as fertile as on Etna? How do Etna wines compare with other volcanic wines? Are field blends of different grape varieties still common in Etna's vineyards? How does Nerello Mascalese compare to Pinot Noir grapes? Why is Nerello Cappuccio mostly used in blends rather than as a single varietal wine? How does Carricante, Etna's signature white grape, develop the kerosene or petrol aroma often found in aged Riesling? What were some of the oldest vines Ben has seen on Mount Etna? How can you get the most out of a trip to Etna? Who would Ben love to share a bottle of wine with?   Key Takeaways How can vines for wine thrive in Mount Etna's rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily? It's very, very fertile and you can plant just about anything. The vines are only part of that biodiversity. You can put a grafted vine selection, masala, cutting from your own vineyard into the earth. What it taps into will sort of define what that vine will be. We see 95% of the vines take because the soil is so fertile. Mount Etna's lava flows are centuries old and vary widely. How would a producer choose one flow over another for planting? Sometimes it's a simple budgetary decision or a farming decision, whether to take over an old vine vineyard or to buy something and replant new vines, whether you want to face the contours of the mountain, or if you want to ease into it with tractor or some sort of mechanized labor, not that many producers do much more than use a tractor in the vineyard, it's very difficult to use heavy machinery on it, and everybody harvests by hand. But certain contrada, certain lava flows, the age of the soil, the slope, east, north, south, they have different flavors. They have different spices, and it's all that lasagna layering of the mountain. It has its own style. How does Mount Etna still have pre-phylloxera vines that are over 200 years old? On Etna, we don't have a lot of clay. So we do have these very, very old vines. The soils need about 3% clay to incubate phylloxera over the winter. And so the soil isn't old enough to have that much clay in it. There's also the snow up at elevation, so it's just inhospitable to the louse. But the oldest vines that I've seen are either Nerello Mascalese or possibly Minnella. The trunks can get really, really big. They can get really long. They look like they're prehistoric.   About Benjamin Spencer Benjamin Spencer is the Director of Etna Wine School and the award-winning author of The New Wines of Mount Etna. In addition to holding a Diploma from the London-based Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Ben is a journalist, wine judge, and a professional winemaker with two decades of experience working with artisan and internationally traded wine brands in California and Italy.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/353.

King Pedro III of Aragon faces the most serious crisis of his reign. 

Alex is still in Sicily, Denmark to stop delivering letters, listener phone calls.

Alex is still in Sicily, Denmark to stop delivering letters, listener phone calls.

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Antonella Turturici is a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience teaching English at the college level and supporting public school literacy programs in both Long Island and Sicily. She blends her passion for education with her family's cultural roots in a flavorful way. Together with her husband Giovanni, Antonella launched an initiative to introduce Americans to the Giovanni's family's 77-year-old olive oil tradition from Sicily.    For generations, the Turturici name has been synonymous with  Olive Oil . It all began in 1948, when the Frantoio Oleario Turturici first started growing, harvesting, and pressing olives in the seaside village of San Nicola l'Arena. By 1957  Turturici olive oil began its journey across Europe. From the beginning, the Turturici press has remained deeply committed to tradition: hand-harvesting its own olives exclusively from the rich, sun-soaked groves of this corner of the island. To this day, the press is known for its unwavering quality and dedication to cold extraction—a meticulous method that preserves the flavor, aroma, and health benefits of the olives, with a monocultivar philosophy. No blends. Contact: Phone: 934-800-8042 Contact for Public: 934-800-8042 www.1loveoliveoil.com turturici.sons@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

How do elevation and slope influence the style of volcanic wines of Mount Etna? What can volcanic wine made on Mount Etna in Sicily teach us about life? How is Mount Etna's wine scene evolving? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ben Spencer, the award-winning author of The New Wines of Mount Etna. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights Which aspects of Ben's first trip to Sicily in 2007 left a lasting impression? What stood out about Ben's first experience tasting Etna wine in Sicily? Which early experience exploring Etna's vineyards fundamentally changed Ben's understanding of the region and its wines? What do the wines of Etna show us about the relationship between winemaking and life? What are the biggest differences between winemaking in California and Etna, outside of terroir? What does the future look like for Etna wine? Are there limitations to the Etna DOC classification and what is the viable elevation range for vineyards? How do the wine characteristics vary between vines grown in different areas of the mountain? How do the periodic eruptions affect the soil in the vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna? What was Ben's vision for the Etna Wine School and which programs are now available? How did Ben's poetry background influence his transition into wine writing? What can you expect from reading The New Wines of Mount Etna? What was the most surprising thing Ben discovered while writing The New Wines of Mount Etna? Why was researching the book particularly challenging for Ben?   Key Takeaways How do elevation and slope influence the style of volcanic wines of Mount Etna? At lower elevations, we're seeing more ripeness, earlier ripening, more boldness in the fruit. You see more opulent wines at lower elevations. Also, on the south slope, you're getting more development in the growing season because of the way the sun passes from the east along the south slope. The North Slope, we see a little bit more deflected light, especially in the shoulder seasons, so early spring and fall, and so you're getting more elegance. What can volcanic wine made on Mount Etna in Sicily teach us about life? To be patient, to watch, to listen, to learn from what's happening here, and to learn from everybody, because everybody has a different take on what's happening. Etna always moves outside of what we expect it to be. In the glass, we see a white wine, but all of a sudden there's white jasmine and orange flower together in the same field, and there's this juicy fruit and salinity and savory herbs and saltiness, and you get some repeated elements. How is Mount Etna's wine scene evolving? With Etna being at the beginning of a new wave of production, we are seeing a lot of people trying to define what that is, what Etna can be and will be. It'll be a study of the different elevations, of the different soil types, of the different districts where the wines are being made. But also Etna is a 10,000 foot tall cone. So there's a lot of different aspects to mountain wind, to sunlight, to the sea breezes, to old soils, young soils, and so there's a lot of things happening. So I think Etna will become a benchmark for variety, for exciting wines made from Carricante, the white grape variety here, and also Nerello mascalese, the red grape, which is made into sparkling wines, Rosés and red wines quite successfully.   About Benjamin Spencer Benjamin Spencer is the Director of Etna Wine School and the award-winning author of The New Wines of Mount Etna. In addition to holding a Diploma from the London-based Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Ben is a journalist, wine judge, and a professional winemaker with two decades of experience working with artisan and internationally traded wine brands in California and Italy.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/352.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by author Ron K. Fried for a deep dive into one of the most compelling figures in organized crime history: Frank Costello, the mob boss who rose to power during Prohibition and later became known as the “Prime Minister of the Underworld.” We discuss Ron's novel Frank Costello: A Novel—a carefully researched work of historical fiction that vividly brings Costello's complex character to life. Together, we explore the real-life events behind the book and how Ron approached writing about a man who straddled the worlds of organized crime and political power.We start with Costello's early years—his immigration from Sicily, his upbringing in East Harlem, and how he gravitated toward petty crime and gang life. In this environment, he met future legends like Charles “Lucky” Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, and Vito Genovese—key figures in the creation of a national crime syndicate.During Prohibition, Costello built his fortune and reputation through bootlegging, running extensive liquor operations, and leveraging alliances that would shape the mob's future. We discuss the bloody 1931 power shift following the assassinations of Joe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano, which led to the formation of the Five Families. As Luciano's trusted associate, Costello rose in the ranks of what would become the Genovese Crime Family.We explore the mid-1930s transition period when Luciano was imprisoned and Genovese fled to Italy to avoid a murder charge. This opened the door for Costello to become acting boss, a position he would hold for nearly 20 years. During this time, he built a reputation as a refined, politically connected mobster who favored influence over brute force—garnering real sway in political and judicial circles.We delve into Costello's political entanglements, including the wiretap involving Judge Thomas Aurelio, in which Costello was caught influencing judicial appointments. We also examine his ties to New York Mayor William O'Dwyer and his suspected involvement in the mysterious death of Abe Reles, a Murder, Inc. informant who “fell” from a window while under police protection.One major focus is Costello's appearance at the 1951 Kefauver Committee hearings, a turning point in his career. His decision to only allow his hands to be filmed became a media sensation and diminished his power and mystique. The public scrutiny weakened his position and empowered rivals—most notably, Vito Genovese, who sought to reclaim the top spot in the family.We look at the 1957 assassination attempt on Costello, carried out by Vincent “The Chin” Gigante on Genovese's orders. Though Costello survived, he chose to step down. We also discuss the murder of Albert Anastasia later that year, and the theory that Costello may have had a hand in framing Genovese, leading to his 1959 conviction on narcotics charges.From there, we examine Costello's final years, during which he remained influential behind the scenes but largely retired from active leadership. We reflect on his complex legacy: a ruthless gangster who carefully curated an image of legitimacy and respectability. Ron shares how he explored that duality in his novel—bringing humanity to a man who lived in both the criminal underworld and the corridors of political power.We also discuss mob portrayals in film and television, and look ahead to the upcoming 2025 gangster film Alto Knights, a much-anticipated movie featuring dramatizations of several key historical figures we covered. Our conversation touches on why the Mafia continues to fascinate the public and how Frank Costello's story stands apart as one of strategy, survival, and power.

This week Austin is out for his birthday (happy birthday Austin) but Jason and Brett are here to dig into the games. We start with our first look of Mafia: The Old Country. This game takes us back to 1900's Sicily where the Italian mob got its start. You play Enzo working your way up in the family led by the Don  through the hills of beautiful Sicily. The story is great...but does the gameplay follow suit?We also cover all the highlights from Gamescom 2025 particularly our surprise of the new Lego Batman game coming out in 2026. We were shocked to see Lego take us back to Arkham when Rocksteady couldn't. Additionally, we talk about Resident Evil Requiem, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Silent Hill f, Ghost of Yotei and more.Battlefield 6 had their second open beta weekend and we continue to talk about it. We loved the second weekend but not everyone did. We talk about this, the changes Battlefield Studios will be making and what the road to Battlefield 6 looks like as it prepares for release in October.Lastly, Ubisoft has been quiet this year. After Assassin's Creed: Shadows, not much has released and they didn't even have an Ubisoft Forward. What's going on and what's coming from their studios this year and beyond?Show Notes:01:11 - Housekeeping02:58 - Mafia Returns: What Worked (and Didn't) in The Old Country32:26 - Gamescom 2025 Highlights : Lego Batman Stole the Show57:07 - The Road to Battlefield 6: What's Changed and What's Next1:23:56 - What Happened to Ubisoft? The Silent Year Explained1:50:01 - Upcoming Video Game Releases Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server. Visit our website to find our social channels, check past podcasts and donate to the show.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see all of our latest videos as they drop. Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64

In today's episode, we talk about one of our favorite parts of Italian life – the outdoor market – as well as grocery stores. Elisa gives us extensive vocabulary and cultural tips about what to buy, how and when to bargain, and that it's usually NOT acceptable to touch the produce.But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You'll get:A phone-friendly & clickable PDF of all our mini-glossaries ← the perfect travel buddy for Italian learners!Full episodes (we only stream a portion of our conversations!)Dialogue transcriptsListen-and-repeat audio glossaries (no banter, just vocabulary to practice your pronunciation)Practice lessons … and so much more! www.PostcardsFromItalyPodcast.com Live La Dolce Vita glamor... without all the grammar :-)

Italian food expert Fred Plotkin describes some of the unusual varieties of pasta that you can find in Italy — and the reason behind their different shapes. Historian Jeff Biggers explores the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where sites dating back to the Bronze Age are found across the island. And tour guides from Tuscany and Sicily bring us the scoop on how to find the best gelato in Italy. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Toto Schillaci died last year after a long fight with cancer. When I asked him what kind of cancer he was battling, he laughed and with a smile in his broken English loudly replied – ‘Yerrikay! (his pronunciation of Eric) I no longer have a rectum - I know that much!' The translator did his thing for the small group that wanted to listen in, and all laughed – just Toto being Toto was definitely the vibe. He was one of those people so charismatic that you could get away with that kind of thing. Every question seemed an opportunity. A grin would come across his face as the translator would come to his end – he could not wait to relive a moment, to find humor or irony in an old story, or the warmth felt in recalling an old friend or teammate. On he went, just holding court, for me and 5 of his chain smoking  friends that deemed to stay on and listen in. About his youth in Sicily in the 70s where the mafia was all around you, about his long shot of making Serie A with his dream club: Juventus, then the even longer shot at making the national team and then that longest, out of the world, shot – of leading the 1990 World Cup in goals and captivating an entire nation with his play, his goals, and that irresistible smile. He would end 1990 2nd in Ballon D'Or (World Player of the Year) voting:  a ridiculous journey for this kid from the south.We did our sit at his tennis club, though it was only pickleball that I could see – such are the times everywhere I guess. But I will never forget it – Give the man a listen – I am sure that like me, he will win you over. Ep 27 – Toto Schillaci Thank you for listening! If you'd like to support the podcast, we invite you to visit our merch store at www.soccerpod/shop. Orders ship the next day, and we think you'll love the gear. And hey - follow us on all things social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccer.podFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/soccerpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/SoccerPod1

In episode 147, Garrett sits down with Max Herman to explore how Tampa became a cigar-fueled boomtown that drew immigrants from Cuba, Spain, Sicily, Germany, and Romania. From Henry Plant's grand hotel to Vicente Ybor's vision, they trace how prosperity, culture, and politics converged in Ybor City, where Jose Martí rallied support for Cuban independence and Paulina Pedroso became a symbol of solidarity. The discussion covers the rise of cigar workers as America's first immigrant middle class, food traditions like the Cuban sandwich and deviled crab, the artistry of cigar labels, and how highways and urban renewal reshaped neighborhoods. This conversation reveals the stories that still define Tampa's identity today.0:00:00 - Tampa Bay Hotel0:09:16 - The Big Guava0:12:49 - Seal of City of Tampa0:15:16 - Plant vs. Flagler0:17:55 - Vicente Martinez Ybor0:23:37 - Ybor History0:30:57 - Cigars0:37:55 - Historical Ybor Lifestyle0:45:36 - Cigars Continued0:47:27 - Historical Figures1:01:27 - JC Newman Development1:05:00 - Germans in Ybor1:08:10 - Romanian Jews in Ybor 1:10:27 - Chinese in Ybor 1:13:17 - Who started the Cuban sandwich? 1:14:57 - New Tampa Residents1:23:27 - Ybor History Tours

A late start, Alex is in Sicily, the HOPE conference was this weekend, Off The Hook AMA, the ICEBlock talk, the "LA Music Festival", the DOGE talk, the Harper Reed talk.

A late start, Alex is in Sicily, the HOPE conference was this weekend, Off The Hook AMA, the ICEBlock talk, the "LA Music Festival", the DOGE talk, the Harper Reed talk.

In today's episode, we talk about the beautiful things money *can* buy in Italy's department stores, artisanal shops and boutiques. Elisa also shares tips about typical store hours, VAT refunds and lots of vocabulary so you can literally shop til you drop all your Euros!But to get the most out of Italian for Travelers, head to our website and subscribe to our premium online course. You'll get:A phone-friendly & clickable PDF of all our mini-glossaries ← the perfect travel buddy for Italian learners!Full episodes (we only stream a portion of our conversations!)Dialogue transcriptsListen-and-repeat audio glossaries (no banter, just vocabulary to practice your pronunciation)Practice lessons … and so much more! www.PostcardsFromItalyPodcast.com Live La Dolce Vita glamor... without all the grammar :-)

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 419The Saint of the day is Saint Louis of ToulouseSaint Louis of Toulouse’s Story When he died at the age of 23, Louis was already a Franciscan, a bishop, and a saint! Louis's parents were Charles II of Naples and Sicily, and Mary, daughter of the King of Hungary. Louis was related to Saint Louis IX on his father's side and to Elizabeth of Hungary on his mother's side. Louis showed early signs of attachment to prayer and to the corporal works of mercy. As a child he used to take food from the castle to feed the poor. When he was 14, Louis and two of his brothers were taken as hostages to the king of Aragon's court as part of a political deal involving Louis's father. At the court, Louis was tutored by Franciscan friars under whom he made great progress both in his studies and in the spiritual life. Like Saint Francis he developed a special love for those afflicted with leprosy. While he was still a hostage, Louis decided to renounce his royal title and become a priest. When he was 20, he was allowed to leave the king of Aragon's court. He renounced his title in favor of his brother Robert and was ordained the next year. Very shortly after, he was appointed bishop of Toulouse, but the pope agreed to Louis's request to become a Franciscan first. The Franciscan spirit pervaded Louis. “Jesus Christ is all my riches; he alone is sufficient for me,” Louis kept repeating. Even as a bishop he wore the Franciscan habit and sometimes begged. He assigned a friar to offer him correction—in public if necessary—and the friar did his job. Louis's service to the Diocese of Toulouse was richly blessed. In no time he was considered a saint. Louis set aside 75 percent of his income as bishop to feed the poor and maintain churches. Each day he fed 25 poor people at his table. Louis was canonized in 1317 by Pope John XXII, one of his former teachers. His liturgical feast is celebrated on August 19. Reflection When Cardinal Hugolino, the future Pope Gregory IX, suggested to Francis that some of the friars would make fine bishops, Francis protested that they might lose some of their humility and simplicity if appointed to those positions. Those two virtues are needed everywhere in the Church, and Louis shows us how they can be lived out by bishops. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Mafia: The Old Country is one of the most visually extravagant AAA video games we've ever played. And yet, there's very little game to be found in this strange, disjointed, but decadent tale of organized crime in early 20th-century Sicily. Why has the Mafia series struggled for decades to deliver on its ambitions? And how did this get made?The Besties unpack their complicated feelings after a week with this oddity. And because we always like to provide something fresh for you to try, we share a few new, enjoyable games. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!

King Pedro III of Aragon is proclaimed to be the new King of Sicily - a claim disputed by Charles of Anjou.

On this episode of the Apartment Syndication Made Easy Podcast, Vinney Chopra sits down with Tony DUrso — five-time best-selling author and host of The Tony DUrso Show with over 50 million downloads — to reveal the secrets behind building a lasting personal brand through podcasting. From humble beginnings in Sicily to becoming a globally recognized voice, Tony's story is a masterclass in turning passion into influence.   In this episode, you'll discover:

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Benjamin Spencer, an American journalist and winemaker who now lives on Mount Etna in Sicily. Benjamin is the director of Etna Wine School and the author of The New Wines of Mount Etna. Chris and Benjamin discuss the history of winemaking on Mount Etna and cover grapes, styles, and producers to know. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for a blind tasting bonus! Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers! Learn more about Etna Wine School: https://etnawineschool.com Read Benjamin's book: https://etnawineschool.com/shop/the-new-wines-of-mount-etna/ Dive into our Southern Italy expert guide to keep learning: https://www.guildsomm.com/research/expert_guides/w/expert-guides/2647/italy-part-iv-southern-italy

Day 1,265.Today, as the world looks ahead to this week's Alaska summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, European foreign ministers gather in search of what one former minister calls a “shadow of power.” We also bring you news of another long-range Ukrainian strike on Russian energy infrastructure, explore how Italy could soon become a world leader in the art of political fudge, and share the latest postcard from Adelie in Ukraine.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Content Referenced:He Was a Key Aide to Putin. Then He Balked at the Ukraine War (New York Times):https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war-dmitri-kozak.html Putin Tells U.S. He'll Halt War in Exchange for Eastern Ukraine (Wall Street Journal):https://www.wsj.com/world/putin-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-proposal-0021453b Italy will finally build a bridge to Sicily after 2,000 years (Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/italy-build-bridge-sicily/Swiss colonel alleged to have handed information to Russia (Swiss Info):https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-colonel-alleged-to-have-handed-on-information-to-russia/89802662NATO eyes launching new bank to bolster defense spending (TVP):https://tvpworld.com/88246574/nato-eyes-launching-new-bank-to-bolster-defense-spending-video SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence detective, Gary Jenkins, interviews Gary Clemente, who offers profound insights drawn from his father's legacy as a pioneering FBI agent in the fight against organized crime. Gary recounts his father's pivotal role during the 1957 Appalachian mob conclave, detailing his unique rapport with notorious figures like Carlo Gambino and the psychological dynamics of engaging with mobsters such as Tommy Greco. We explore the complexities of mob family structures across the U.S. and how Peter Clemente's fluency in Sicilian and understanding of criminal culture enriched FBI operations. Gary shares stories from his father's extensive writings, promising future revelations about their historical battle against organized crime and the impact of these narratives on American history. 0:07 Introduction to Gary Clemente 2:45 Peter Clemente's Unique FBI Career 8:32 Encounter with Tommy Greco 12:50 The Threats of the Mafia 17:04 Respect Among Mobsters 24:00 The Mafia's Structure and Connections 29:48 Stolen Goods and Local Crime 32:47 Nicola Gentile's Memoirs 35:13 Hoover and the FBI's Golden Era Get Gary Clement's book: Untold Mafia Tales From the FBI's Top Hoodlum Squad Subscribe to Gangland Wire wherever you get your podcasts, and join us each week as we uncover the stories buried beneath the headlines—and the bodies. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. Transcript [0:00]Well, hey, all you wiretappers, good to be back here in the studio of Gangland [0:07]Introduction to Gary Clemente [0:02]Wire. I have a guest who has been on before, Gary Clemente. Now, Gary Clemente's dad was Peter Clemente, and he was one of the first members of the Top Hoodlum Squad in New York City and the first Sicilian FBI agent, I believe, that was assigned to the FBI anyhow. So, Gary, welcome. Thank you for having me back, Gary. Appreciate it. Long time no see. Yeah, really. Now, we talked about his investigation of Carlo Gambino before, and he was all over Carlo Gambino, and the Gambino squad even went down to Florida and ran some wires on him or hidden microphone down in Florida. Done. It was a pretty interesting story. So tell the guys a little bit, remind us a little bit about your father and what he was so unusual in that way. He was from Sicily, I believe, and spoke Sicilian, but was also attached to the Top Hoodlum Squad. So tell us about him. Exactly. Well, again, thanks for having me on, Gary. It's an honor to be on your program. You You've got a lot of great information. You've got a lot of mob guys on there. You're killing it on this program. No pun intended. Thank you. We like to kill it. [1:24]Kill it, but not really kill it. Yeah, really. I can't do the crime. I can't do the time. You know what Beretta said. If you can't do the crime, don't do the time. Well, I can't do the time, so I don't really physically kill it. But anyhow, thank you. Well, my pop was Peter C. Clemente, and he was a special agent with the FBI from 1950 to 1976. And in the early part of his career, he was doing security background checks to see if people were trying to get positions in the federal government that were very sensitive and whether they were members of the Communist Party USA and the Socialist Workers Party. So then 1957 comes around and they have the Appalachian mob conclave with all the top mobsters that were there that got together. Many of the big shots were there. Gambino was there,

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, our host Charles is joined by Wesley and Eric to talk about Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel set in early 20th century Sicily, as well as the experience of Gen Con 2025, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Wheel World. We discuss knife fighting and stealthy sneaking, the power scale of Metroidvanias, and... I'm reading a note here about Italian frogs?The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Thursday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Subscribe to Game Informer Magazine: https://gameinformer.com/subscribeFollow our hosts on social media:Charles Harte (@chuckduck365)Wesley LeBlanc (@wesleyleblanc)Eric Van Allen (@seamoosi)Jump to a specific discussion using these timestamps:00:00 - Introduction04:18 - Mafia: The Old Country35:05 - Gen Con 20251:10:26 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound1:17:05 - Wheel World

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That raises the total tariff on Indian imports to the US to 50% - among the highest rates imposed by Washington. India has called the taxes unfair, unjustified and unreasonable. Also: Donald Trump says there's a good chance he will meet President Putin of Russia soon to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, and Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk