Podcasts about Tuscany

Ever fantasize about quitting your 9-to-5 to move to Italy? Michelle DiBenedetto-Capobianco built something better—a life split between two places she loves. The corporate lawyer turned travel and culinary entrepreneur divides her time between a cooking school on Long Island and leading small-group trips through under-the-radar Italy—Abruzzo, Puglia, the Dolomites, and beyond. We dig into her full identity pivot and the Italy tourists overlook on their way to Tuscany. Plus: a farro-peach salad you'll want to make tonight, why "traveling deeper" beats checking boxes on a bucket list, and the one-line mantra that can help you reinvent your own life. Let's wander, beauties.

Nothing says summer like a nice, crisp white wine, and in this episode, we cover one of the greats that you may never have heard of called Vermentino. Vermentino is a fabulous wine most famously from the island of Sardinia that is a perfect summer sipper. Vermentino is also likely to be a wine that you start seeing more often because it comes from a grape that creates these crisp, high acidic wines, but can take the heat in warmer climates and keep its acidity. In addition to digging into Vermentino and tasting and reviewing a couple of great wines you should be on the lookout for, we also talk about the criteria that make a great summer sipper and we give you a short list of some other wines to look out for. Summer isn't over yet! Enjoy it while it's here! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2024 ColleMassari Melacce Vermentino, 2022 Tommasi Poggio al Tufo VermentinoSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us:  https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

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.

A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the decades-old mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart. Women's professional baseball begins a historic new chapter in front of a sold-out crowd. Plus, we'll tell you why thousands gather in Tuscany for one of Italy's most charming races.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Laura Sharman, Kathleen Toner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A paraplegic man and his best friend set off on a trip that could redefine what accessibility means. Meet the CNN Hero protecting mountain gorillas by empowering their human neighbors. Researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island hoping to solve the decades-old mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart. Women's professional baseball begins a historic new chapter in front of a sold-out crowd. Plus, we'll tell you why thousands gather in Tuscany for one of Italy's most charming races.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Zach Goldbaum, Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Laura Sharman, Kathleen Toner  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Palio di Siena is far more than a horse race. It is a living medieval ritual that still defines the identity of an entire city. Twice each summer, on 2 July and 16 August, ten bareback horses thunder around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo while thousands of Sienese scream for their contrada. The prize is a painted silk banner — the palio itself — but the real stakes are pride, rivalry, and centuries of memory.The word palio comes from the Latin pallium, a precious cloth given as the victor's prize. The earliest documented horse race in Siena dates to 1239, when a man named Ristoro was fined for refusing the humiliating consolation prize (a pig) awarded to the last-place finisher. Even earlier references suggest races existed by the beginning of the thirteenth century, often linked to the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin on 15 August. These early contests were known as the Palio alla lunga — the “long Palio.” Riders raced along a straight course that began outside the city walls near Porta Romana and finished in front of the cathedral. The race was dangerous, chaotic, and deeply tied to civic and religious life.Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Siena's public entertainments were violent and varied: fist-fighting (pugna), jousting, and especially bull hunts organized by the city's districts, the contrade. When the Grand Duke of Tuscany banned bullfighting in 1590, the contrade needed a new outlet for their fierce competitiveness. They began staging neighborhood races with buffaloes (bufalate) and later donkeys. Gradually these contests moved into the Piazza del Campo.The decisive shift came in the seventeenth century. In 1633, because of plague and the absence of horses normally sent by Italian nobles, authorities organized a circular horse race — a Palio alla tonda — inside the Campo itself. Five contrade took part; Tartuca won. This is widely regarded as the first true ancestor of the modern Palio. By 1656–1659 the July race in honor of the Madonna of Provenzano had become an annual event. The August race, dedicated to the Assumption, was added later and eventually fixed on 16 August so it would not conflict with other religious ceremonies.The modern structure solidified in the eighteenth century. In 1721 the city's governing body issued detailed regulations that still shape the race today. In 1729–1730, Princess Violante of Bavaria, governor of Siena, fixed the number of contrade at seventeen and precisely defined their boundaries, ending centuries of territorial disputes. Only ten of the seventeen run in each Palio: the seven that did not race in the previous corresponding event, plus three drawn by lot.The old linear Palio alla lunga lingered into the nineteenth century but was finally abolished in 1874. By then the circular race in the Campo had become the undisputed heart of Sienese life. It survived wars, political upheaval, and modernization because it belongs not to the state or to tourists, but to the contrade themselves. Each district is a self-contained community with its own church, museum, fountain, and lifelong loyalties. Winning the Palio is the highest honor a contrada can achieve; losing to a hated rival is a wound that lasts for years.Today the pageantry remains intensely medieval: the historic procession in costume, the blessing of the horse in the contrada church, the tense mossa (the chaotic start), and the three wild laps around the Campo. Yet the Palio is not a reconstruction. It is a continuous tradition that has adapted without ever losing its essential character. For the Sienese, it is not a spectacle performed for outsiders. It is the annual reaffirmation of who they are — a people whose identity is still measured in the thunder of hooves on the stones of the Campo.More Podcasts

This is a replay, and it is one of my favorites.A while back I was in Italy for Marmomac, the natural stone show in Verona, sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency. I added almost two weeks onto the trip and traveled alone through Verona, Bologna, Florence, the hillsides of Tuscany, Milan, and Lake Como.I did not bring my computer.One night in Florence, walking home from dinner past the Duomo, I heard a woman singing in the middle of the street. I stopped, I listened, and then I pulled out my iPhone and started recording this episode. No notes. No agenda. No plan. Just me telling you what was happening as it happened.I finished it days later in Milan.If your projects are starting to look like everybody else's projects, this one is for you.Why designers lose their creativityCreativity is not a talent problem. It is a fuel problem. Most of us run the business until the creative tank is empty, then wonder why the work feels flat. I talk about what it felt like to be at a crossroads with my business, my life, and my design aesthetic all at the same time.Social media is a sea of samenessSomeone posts a reel that performs. Everybody copies the reel. Someone builds a room that is easy to design and gets attention. Everybody builds the room. I explain why I took social media off my phone for this trip, and why it is the last place to look when you need to find your own point of view.Stop copying someone else's signature lookThere is nothing wrong with having a signature look. There is a lot wrong with wearing someone else's. When you copy another designer's signature, you devalue your own creativity, your own business, and your own intellectual property.What Michelangelo's unfinished figures taught me about feeling stuckI paid for a tour guide just to skip the line and see David. Ten minutes in, she said let's go. I told her to go on without me and stayed another twenty minutes. In that entryway there are half-carved figures still trying to pull themselves out of the marble, sitting there unfinished for five hundred years. That is most of us.Then the question that reframed the whole trip: did Michelangelo carve David based on what everybody else was doing?What is your David?The one thing you do that no one else in your market does. If you cannot name a clear, inspiring distinction between you and every other designer out there, stop what you are doing and figure that out first. Write it down. Then show the world.What is your Italy?You do not need a plane ticket. You do need time alone. Not with your kids, not with your husband or wife, not with your clients, not with your trades. Alone. A day at a coffee shop, one night in a hotel two hours from your house, a sketchbook and no phone. That is the magic time.The expectations you never told anyone aboutI walked into that trip carrying expectations that other people did not know I had set for them. Letting those go changed my travel days, and then it changed my client meetings, my calls, and my job sites.A thought is just a thought. The trouble starts when you turn it into a feeling.When a contractor told me I was charging too muchEarly in my career a general contractor told me I was charging way more than any other design firm in the area. It rattled me enough that I went back and looked at the data. I was not wrong. If someone cannot value what you bring to a project, that is information about the fit, not about your pricing.Nobody pulls a designer off a rack. Deliverables, skill, and talent come first. Price comes second.Choosing peace in the middle of a chaotic projectFurniture arrives late. Trades do not show. A big city is loud on a Saturday morning. You still get to decide whether you are the calm one. That is not a personality trait, it is leadership, and your client is watching for it.What Italy changed about my own workGreenery spilling off third-story balconies. Vintage plates on a table that looks like it belongs in a garden. Natural materials and a softer, more relaxed hand. I am not giving up my metallics, but I came home wanting to bring more feeling into the work.Because a beautiful room without connection is not a win for anybody.The one thing I want you to take with youIf you are 10 or 15 years into this business, go back to the beginning and ask yourself why you got into it. It was the creative part. If that is missing right now, that is fixable.Your business is built on your specific, very unique artistic genius and your intellectual property. Never turn that into a commodity.Mentioned in this episode: Marmomac (Verona), the Italian Trade Agency, Michelangelo's David and the Prisoners at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, Milan's vertical garden architecture.Want the longer version of this conversation? It is the whole reason I wrote The Designer Within. Order a signed copy: https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithinText Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn't.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.

Sixty years before "drink less, but better" became an industry mantra, one man in Tuscany was already living it. His grandson has spent his whole career proving him right. In this episode, Pierre sits down with Giovanni Folonari, of Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, the family behind four distinct Tuscan estates built on a single conviction: that quality can't be rented, it has to be owned. The conversation moves through Nozzole, the Chianti Classico estate where clay soil and history run deep; Tenute del Cabreo, the Supertuscan project that dared to plant Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay and even Pinot Noir on Sangiovese ground; Campo al Mare, the family's late but decisive bet on Bolgheri; and Tenuta La Fuga, the smallest estate in the portfolio and home to a Brunello Riserva named for two sisters. Along the way, Giovanni talks candidly about the family decision to walk away from an easier, more recognisable business, what it actually takes to grow Pinot Noir outside Burgundy, and why hospitality became part of the estate's identity long before the rest of the wine world caught on. Want more? A bonus episode, going deeper into the family's history, the technical side of the cellar, and a side of Giovanni that has nothing to do with wine at all, is available exclusively at readbetweenthewines.com. Featuring: Chianti Classico, Supertuscan, Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Sangiovese, family winery, Italian fine wine, terroir, wine and hospitality.

Please follow us on: Instagram or Facebook. Grazie Mille!In this episode of “Kimberly's Italy,” Tommaso and Kimberly embark on a culinary journey across Italy, exploring how pizza transforms across the country's 20 distinct regions.Key Points:Regional Pizza Variations:Italy's diverse geography and history are reflected in its pizza, with each region offering unique toppings, dough preparation, and baking methods.From the hearty mountain-style pies in Val d'Aosta topped with fontina and prosciutto to the Roman “pizza al taglio” sold by weight, the concept of a “national” pizza is more of a local mosaic.Tommaso and Kimberly discuss regional specialties such as panzerotti in Lombardia, the “pizza gourmet” style of the Veneto, and the Mediterranean-Alpine fusion found in Friuli Venezia Giulia.Culinary Philosophy:The hosts highlight the “less is more” approach in Tuscany, where quality ingredients take center stage, contrasting with the more experimental or historic traditions found elsewhere.The conversation touches on the specific rules of the “pizza napolitana” protected by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana, representing the gold standard of the craft.The hosts share personal anecdotes, including their experiences with local ingredients and their occasional confusion over unconventional toppings like potatoes or French fries.The “Pizza Tour”:The episode serves as a geographical tour starting from the Alps in the north and moving down to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.Each region reveals how climate, history, and local agriculture—from Alpine cheeses to coastal seafood—shape the local menu.Reflections and Future Plans:Tommaso and Kimberly share excitement about their upcoming road trips to explore these regional flavors in person.Looking ahead, the hosts tease a future episode focused on Italy's history of stone and marble, moving beyond food to the architectural foundations of the country.Join us in this episode as Tommaso and Kimberly provide an engaging, appetite-inducing look at the local identities behind Italy's most popular dish.

Some places capture your imagination. Italy captures your heart. If you've ever dreamed of experiencing Italy beyond the guidebooks, this is the journey you've been waiting for.Join Becky and Marcello Simone of Viaggi Italiani, together with Anne Robichaud, your expert guide to the hidden treasures of Umbria, on an unforgettable 10-day Fall 2026 Small Group Art & Cultural Tour through the heart of Italy. Carefully designed for travelers who value authentic experiences, meaningful connections, and the joy of slowing down, this experience is an invitation to experience Italy as a welcomed guest. You'll enjoy exclusive experiences that include private guided walks, cooking alongside local chefs, wine tastings at family-owned wineries, visits with artisans, hidden villages, Renaissance masterpieces, and extraordinary meals that celebrate the flavors and traditions of Italy. You'll even be part of the historic 800th anniversary commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, a once-in-a-generation celebration filled with cultural and spiritual events. Adding another extraordinary dimension to the journey is Jane Adams, President and CEO of Artemisia Gold, whose work restoring the forgotten masterpieces of Renaissance women artists has inspired an international movement. Throughout the tour, you'll discover the remarkable legacy of Plautilla Nelli, the first known woman painter of Florence, while helping support the preservation of these priceless works of art. Becky, Marcello, Anne, and Jane share the stories behind this remarkable journey and why they created it. And find out what makes it so different from traditional tours and why 2026 is an extraordinary time to experience Italy.This isn't about rushing from one famous landmark to another. This amazing tour is about wandering medieval streets, sharing meals with new friends, discovering hidden artistic treasures, meeting the people who keep Italy's traditions alive, and returning home with memories that will stay with you forever.Space is intentionally limited to create an intimate, personalized experience and reservations are now open.If Italy has been calling your name...This is your invitation.Listen to the episode then reserve your place on this extraordinary Fall 2026 journey with Becky, Marcello, Anne, and Jane for the journey of a lifetime. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler. 

Steve Crampton from the Thomas More Society on the case of the Pro-Life dad v Biden's DOJ. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes you to Pienza, in the province of Siena, Tuscany. Joan Lewis highlights her trip to Castel Gandolfo. Plus, T's Two Sense welcomes Vanessa Denha-Garmo as she and Teresa discuss Fauci and the Senate Covid hearing...and Michael O'Neill (the Miracle Hunter) joins to discuss two new cases for ecclesiastical study.

Send us Fan MailMy guest today is Kerry Chaput, author of The Secret Courtesan, listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fkX-QqvmnQgPremise for the novel: how a marble Venetian sculpture, surfacing after 400 years and credited to a male artist, sends Mia, a modern-day arts authenticator looking for the woman she is sure had carved it.Kerry found documented women painters of the Renaissance and Baroque, but no large-scale women sculptors, and decided that gap in the record was the story worth telling.Artemisia's dusty painting: the real-life rediscovery of an Artemisia Gentileschi painting in a Hampton Court storage room, proof that misattributed women's art isn't just a plot device.Veronica Franco and the real courtesans: how the film Dangerous Beauty and its real-life subject, Renaissance Venice's premier courtesan, inspired the character of Sofia, and why courtesans had more freedom, education, and political access than "respectable" women of the era.Pitched as The Da Vinci Code with a feminist twist: the puzzles and cliffhangers built into Mia's modern timeline, and why Kerry had to finish writing Sofia's 1609 story before she could solve Mia's.Zero outline, one nice bow: Kerry's pantser process from first page to last, alternating between timelines and following "wormholes" even when they lead nowhere.The hardest research wasn't the history: why untangling art authentication, auction houses, and international law was tougher than 17th-century Venice, and how friends in the art world helped her build a plausible Sotheby's-style plot.A law against something means someone was doing it: the logic behind laws barring women from studying art and obtaining materials, and what that says about who was quietly doing both anyway.Writing women who already have a voice: why Kerry skipped the "she finds her voice" arc for Sofia, and how a story about a woman claiming power she already has changes the whole shape of the narrative.Reading from The Secret Courtesan: a 2 a.m. library scene between Mia and fellow historian Noah as her theory about the sculptor's true identity finally comes out.What's next: Kerry's ongoing Substack, Badass Women in History, and her continued fascination with the women the historical record left out.Read more from Kerry Chaput on her Substack, Badass Women in History: https://kerrychaput.substack.com/Are 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...

Send us Fan MailLong before "Super Tuscan" became a marketing term, the winemakers of Carmignano were already blending Cabernet into their Sangiovese — a tradition that reportedly dates back to Caterina de' Medici in the 16th century. In this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, we sit down with Silvia Vannucci, proprietor of Piaggia in Poggio a Caiano, Tuscany, alongside John Fodera of Tuscan Vines, to explore one of Italy's smallest and most historic wine appellations.Silvia shares the story of how her father, Mauro Vannucci, bought land in 1975 simply to build a house — and ended up founding one of Carmignano's benchmark estates. We walk through the full Piaggia lineup, from the flagship Carmignano Riserva to the standout Cabernet Franc bottling Poggio de' Colli, talk terroir, evolving winemaking styles, and why Carmignano remains better known abroad than in its own backyard.Whether you're a longtime Tuscan wine collector or completely new to Carmignano, this conversation is your primer on a region with roots stretching back to the Etruscans — and a 1716 legal decree from Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici to prove it.In this episode:The accidental origins of PiaggiaWhy Carmignano may be the original "Super Tuscan"A walkthrough of the Piaggia wine portfolioTerroir, tradition, and reducing oak in modern winemakingFood pairings and Silvia's life as Piaggia's global ambassador

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Bridging Tradition and Technology in the Heart of Tuscany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-07-26-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole toscano splendeva caldo sul vigneto, i suoi raggi dorati accarezzavano le viti rigogliose, cariche di uva quasi pronta per il raccolto.En: The Toscano sun shone warmly on the vineyard, its golden rays caressing the lush vines laden with grapes almost ready for harvest.It: Il profumo dolce delle uve mature riempiva l'aria, mentre in lontananza si udiva il suono delle cicale.En: The sweet aroma of ripe grapes filled the air, while in the distance the sound of cicadas could be heard.It: Il podere di famiglia, un'antica casa colonica, era vivace di attività.En: The family estate, an ancient farmhouse, was bustling with activity.It: Chiara, la responsabile del vigneto, osservava attentamente il fermento delle preparazioni per la festa della vendemmia che si avvicinava.En: Chiara, the vineyard manager, was attentively observing the fervor of preparations for the upcoming harvest festival.It: Chiara era una donna dedita a mantenere la tradizione e l'eredità familiare.En: Chiara was a woman dedicated to maintaining family tradition and heritage.It: Stava controllando una lista, assicurandosi che tutto fosse a posto.En: She was checking a list, ensuring everything was in place.It: Suo fratello minore, Luca, la raggiunse con un entusiasmo che lei conosceva bene.En: Her younger brother, Luca, joined her with an enthusiasm she knew well.It: Luca era innamorato delle idee moderne e voleva innovare il metodo di raccolta, una proposta che Chiara considerava rischiosa.En: Luca was enamored with modern ideas and wanted to innovate the harvesting method, a proposal Chiara considered risky.It: "Chiara, dobbiamo provare le nuove macchine per la vendemmia," propose Luca, cercando di convincerla con i benefici della tecnologia.En: "Chiara, we must try the new harvesting machines," proposed Luca, trying to convince her of the benefits of technology.It: "Potremo raccogliere più velocemente e meglio."En: "We could harvest faster and better."It: Chiara sospirò, preoccupata.En: Chiara sighed, worried.It: "Luca, la qualità del vino è fondamentale.En: "Luca, the quality of the wine is fundamental.It: Non possiamo rischiare di compromettere tutto per una novità."En: We can't risk compromising everything for a novelty."It: Il loro amica Elena, una vinificatrice esperta, si unì al dialogo.En: Their friend Elena, an experienced winemaker, joined the conversation.It: Elena aveva sempre sostenuto chiara nella difesa delle tradizioni, ma riconosceva anche la necessità di evolversi.En: Elena had always supported Chiara in defending traditions, but she also recognized the necessity of evolving.It: "Forse possiamo trovare un equilibrio," suggerì Elena calma.En: "Perhaps we can find a balance," suggested Elena calmly.It: "Possiamo usare le tue idee, Luca, ma in modo controllato."En: "We can use your ideas, Luca, but in a controlled way."It: Con l'arrivo della festa, le decisioni urgenti non potevano più aspettare.En: With the arrival of the festival, urgent decisions could no longer wait.It: Chiara, dopo molte riflessioni, decise di dare una possibilità alle innovazioni di Luca, ma solo sotto l'attenta supervisione di Elena.En: Chiara, after much reflection, decided to give Luca's innovations a chance, but only under Elena's careful supervision.It: Il giorno della festa, il vigneto era un tripudio di colori e suoni.En: On the day of the festival, the vineyard was a riot of colors and sounds.It: Gli ospiti assaggiavano il vino, lodando la perfetta fusione tra antiche tecniche e metodi moderni.En: Guests tasted the wine, praising the perfect blend of ancient techniques and modern methods.It: Il successo era evidente e il nome del vigneto fu elogiato per l'equilibrio tra tradizione e innovazione.En: The success was evident, and the vineyard's name was lauded for its balance between tradition and innovation.It: Chiara osservava la scena, sollevata.En: Chiara watched the scene, relieved.It: Aveva imparato che l'innovazione non significava necessariamente abbandonare la tradizione.En: She had learned that innovation didn't necessarily mean abandoning tradition.It: Luca si avvicinò, sorridendo.En: Luca approached, smiling.It: "Abbiamo fatto un buon lavoro, insieme," disse lui.En: "We did a good job, together," he said.It: "È vero," rispose Chiara con un sorriso sincero mentre Elena annuiva soddisfatta.En: "That's true," replied Chiara with a sincere smile as Elena nodded satisfied.It: Il vigneto era pronto per un altro anno di gloria, uno che avrebbe unito passato e futuro in un'unica storia di successo.En: The vineyard was ready for another year of glory, one that would unite past and future in a single success story. Vocabulary Words:the vineyard: il vignetothe vineyard manager: la responsabile del vignetothe farmhouse: la casa colonicathe harvest: il raccoltothe grapes: l'uvathe aroma: il profumothe cicadas: le cicalethe estate: il poderethe fervor: il fermentothe tradition: la tradizionethe heritage: l'ereditàthe innovation: l'innovazionethe method: il metodothe supervision: la supervisionethe festival: la festathe decision: la decisionethe success: il successothe guest: l'ospitethe blend: la fusionethe past: il passatothe future: il futurothe scene: la scenathe glory: la gloriathe winemaker: la vinificatricethe quality: la qualitàthe proposal: la propostathe balance: l'equilibriothe rays: i raggithe machines: le macchinethe sounds: i suoni

This week I discuss my friend's birthday in Tuscany and much more. #LOUDITPodcast is hosted by Nnedinso. Tune in every Monday for some funny stories and girl talk to cheer up your Monday blues. From life experiences to wild stories and current media, no topic is off limits. Let's LOUD IT and talk some rubbish! TikTok: @Louditpodcast and YouTube: Loud It Podcast

Non Rev Lounge: Arizona Meetup Plans and Monique's Italy Trip, Part 1Tyler, Monique, and intern Lara return to record in Tyler's mostly empty house after a slow July of publishing due to busy schedules and monsoon weather, then discuss non-rev travel logistics and costs, including full London return flights and upgrade taxes, United's added fees, and airport lounge experiences in Philadelphia before their Europe trip. They announce an August 8 Arizona meetup with a Salt River float and dinner near Mesa Gateway Airport, sharing practical tips (water shoes, towels/sheets for hot tubs, sunscreen, hats, no glass, and hydration) and noting limited public transportation and carpool needs. Monique begins recounting a family trip to Italy tied to Zachary and Natalie scouting wedding villas, detailing challenging standby routing to Zurich and Florence, trains to the Livorno coast (Castiglioncello), and a Tuscany e-bike tour with steep hills, wine tasting, and scenic views, setting up a two-part episode.00:00 Show Planning Intro01:00 Welcome Back Empty House01:59 Monsoon Stories Airport Ops04:04 London Loads Taxes Upgrades07:43 Meetup Announcement Details09:16 Salt River Float Tips12:50 Carpool Logistics Dinner Plan17:02 Meetup Memories Shoutouts18:52 Southwest Red Eye Hawaii Talk23:38 Italy Trip Origins Routing31:33 Sneaking Into Lounges31:55 Sapphire Lounge Wellness33:23 Business vs Premium Economy35:49 Emotional Flight Moments37:29 Zurich Connection Chaos40:42 Standby Win on Swiss42:44 Arriving in Coastal Italy49:15 First Night Food and Gelato52:04 Tuscany E-Bike Adventure01:02:54 Route Explorer Trip Planning01:06:06 Meetup Plug and SponsorBecome a StaffTraveler Esim Ambassador https://esimambassadors.stafftraveler.com/Check out Route Explore from StaffTraveler   https://route-explorer.com/StaffTraveler wants our feedback to help build Route Explore before it is officially released.  Send any feedback to support@stafftraveler.comStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Send us Fan MailMy guest today is Nancy Burkhalter, author of The Education of Delhomme, listed in the Music category on Art In Fiction.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RNohgRLMv4cWhy Chopin needed a piano tuner: how Nancy, tuning pianos herself while listening to Chopin, realized he "had to have" one, and that's how the novel's narrator, Delhomme, was born.Blending fact and fiction: the wall-sized timeline, real history on top, novel's action below, that kept Delhomme's Paris anchored to the actual events of 1848 without letting fiction outrun fact.A poor man's bargain: why Delhomme, broke and desperate, falls prey to Vidocq, the monarchy's real-life spymaster, and agrees to spy on George Sand, the very woman he ends up competing with for Chopin's attention.Writing an unsympathetic narrator: Nancy's surprise at hearing Delhomme called an anti-hero, and why she never saw him that way, just a man doing what he had to do.Falling out of love with George Sand, then back in: how Nancy resented Sand for leaving Chopin, until a visit to Sand's home at Nohant, complete with a puppet theater Sand built for her son, turned her around, and why she gave Sand her own voice through diary entries woven into the book.Tuning by ear, writing by feel: what years as a working piano tuner taught her about touch and temperament, and how much of that craft to hand readers without losing them.The piano as character: why the instruments in the novel feel like living things, wood that expands and contracts, vulnerable to a fireplace or a spilled glass of wine, and how a tuner's instincts shaped Delhomme's reactions to Chopin's world.Finding Chopin's real tuner: a thin, out-of-print book written by the daughter of Chopin's actual piano tuner, discovered by chance in a University of Washington library.Vidocq, the spy who wrote himself: how the real historical spymaster, found in a reference book called Spies, handed Nancy a ready-made thriller plot, con-man origins and all, that she couldn't have invented herself.What's next: a novel about Franz Mesmer and his quest for medical legitimacy, and a subplot inspired by Nancy's own grandmother's history with mental illness.Reading from The Education of Delhomme: the Jardin des Tuileries scene where Delhomme meets George Sand for the first time and stews in jealousy as Chopin describes a ruined Bösendorfer and his plan to give Sand a prized ring.What Nancy learned: how a two-year manuscript completion class taught her to find the goal of every scene, why she still doesn't outline, and her advice to track down living historical experts, since "they love it" when a novelist calls.Read more about Nancy Burkhalter on her website: https://www.nancyburkhalter.com/Are 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...

1 And he said also to his disciples: There was a certain rich man who had a steward: and the same was accused unto him, that he had wasted his goods.Dicebat autem et ad discipulos suos : Homo quidam erat dives, qui habebat villicum : et hic diffamatus est apud illum quasi dissipasset bona ipsius. 2 And he called him, and said to him: How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for now thou canst be steward no longer.Et vocavit illum, et ait illi : Quid hoc audio de te? redde rationem villicationis tuae : jam enim non poteris villicare. 3 And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.Ait autem villicus intra se : Quid faciam? quia dominus meus aufert a me villicationem. Fodere non valeo, mendicare erubesco. 4 I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.Scio quid faciam, ut, cum amotus fuero a villicatione, recipiant me in domos suas. 5 Therefore calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first: How much dost thou owe my lord?Convocatis itaque singulis debitoribus domini sui, dicebat primo : Quantum debes domino meo? 6 But he said: An hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him: Take thy bill and sit down quickly, and write fifty.At ille dixit : Centum cados olei. Dixitque illi : Accipe cautionem tuam : et sede cito, scribe quinquaginta. 7 Then he said to another: And how much dost thou owe? Who said: An hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him: Take thy bill, and write eighty.Deinde alii dixit : Tu vero quantum debes? Qui ait : Centum coros tritici. Ait illi : Accipe litteras tuas, et scribe octoginta. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch as he had done wisely: for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.Et laudavit dominus villicum iniquitatis, quia prudenter fecisset : quia filii hujus saeculi prudentiores filiis lucis in generatione sua sunt. 9 And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity; that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings.Et ego vobis dico : facite vobis amicos de mammona iniquitatis : ut, cum defeceritis, recipiant vos in aeterna tabernacula.[9] "Mammon of iniquity": Mammon signifies riches. They are here called the mammon of iniquity, because oftentimes ill gotten, ill bestowed, or an occasion of evil; and at the best are but worldly, and false; and not the true riches of a Christian.[9] "They may receive": By this we see, that the poor servants of God, whom we have relieved by our alms, may hereafter, by their intercession, bring our souls to heaven.Saint Christina of Tuscany was martyred at the age of ten, under Diocletian, A.D. 300.

In 1985, Ferruccio Ferragamo went looking for game in the hills between Florence and Arezzo. He came home having found a thousand-year-old medieval village instead. Years later, his son Salvatore rode a bicycle into those same hills and saw something his father hadn't: a valley whose soil told an entirely different story in every direction, sandstone in one corner, clay rich with sea fossils in another, the memory of an ocean that vanished millions of years before anyone planted a vine. This is the story of Il Borro — a family better known for shoes than soil, who spent three decades turning a ruin into one of Tuscany's most decorated organic estates, and who are now writing a second chapter in Montalcino. Salvatore Ferragamo, Vice President of Il Borro, sits down with Pierre Ferland to talk about the Valdarno di Sopra, an appellation the estate helped bring back from obscurity, the single vineyard behind Alessandro dal Borro, named for a Medici military commander built on an unusually large scale, the horses that plough Nitrito instead of tractors, and Petruna, a return to ancient amphora winemaking that strips Sangiovese back to something almost nothing else in Tuscany attempts. And at the very end, Salvatore says something about Pinino, the family's newer estate in Montalcino, that he didn't have to admit. But did anyway. The bonus episode, where Salvatore goes into the years before certification, the business case behind the vineyard's solar fields, and what actually earns a second bottle of wine, is available exclusively at readbetweenthewines.com.   Featuring: Il Borro, Valdarno di Sopra DOC, Tuscany, Italy, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinino, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino.

Cory Empting is Managing Director of Winegrowing at Domain H. William Harlan, overseeing Harlan Estate, BOND, Promontory, and The Mascot in the Napa Valley of California.Cory recounts his memories of growing up in the Napa Valley and learning about winemaking from the age of 15. He recalls running around The French Laundry as a kid and helping out with a harvest at Forman Vineyard. He also talks about his first experiences at Harlan Estate, a property where he has now worked for decades. Cory discusses why he decided to pursue a career at Harlan, which led to being named the Winemaker of the property years later.Cory talks about Bob Levy, the Founding Winemaker of Harlan Estate, who Cory still works with today. He also describes working for Bill Harlan and Will Harlan, the owners of the property. Cory talks about the 1997 vintage at Harlan Estate, and his experiences tasting that wine over the years. He also shares some thoughts about the ageing trajectory of Harlan wines in general.Cory discusses the Harlan property itself and contrasts it with the nearby Promontory vineyard, then describes how the winemaking approach for Promontory evolved over time. This leads into a discussion of how the approach at Harlan Estate has changed over the years, both in terms of the farming and the winemaking. One key change has been the move to dry farming (without irrigation), and Cory talks about the implications of that shift. Other topics that emerge in the discussion include soil health, head trained vines, vineyard exposure, harvest date, native yeast fermentation, fermentation temperature, stem inclusion, extraction, tannin management, avoiding acidification, the duration of malolactic conversion, press wine, and the length of élevage. Amidst this discussion Cory emphasizes his respect for Bob Levy's accomplishments and frames the shifts at Harlan over time as a natural evolution in a multi-generational business.Cory shares the terrible circumstances surrounding the wildfires in the Napa Valley in 2017, and what his family experienced during that time. He also grapples with how that harvest redefined his thinking about the winemaking. After that experience in 2017, Cory reviewed harvest records from previous decades and started thinking more about the winemaking of the past in the Napa Valley. This coincided with Cory having more encounters with older vintages of Napa wines.Farming is discussed in-depth, as Cory shares his thoughts on the language of plants and interacting with vines. A significant outcome of the work in the vines at Harlan has been earlier ripening as an outcome of dry farming. Cory recognizes members of his team who made key contributions to the work in the vines on the property, including the Castellanos brothers and Francisco Gonzalez. He also touches on the significant differences between different vineyard parcels within Harlan Estate, both in terms of vineyard work and exposure. The subject of multi-generational wineries comes to the fore as Cory discusses internal dynamics at the workplace between winemakers and ownership.In 2020, wildfire reappeared in the Napa Valley, and Cory made a decision to harvest weeks earlier than had been the norm at Harlan Estate in the 2000s. He refers to that decision as “an inflection point” for Harlan Estate and shares his reasoning in this interview. The question of whether wildfires are part of a new climate reality for Napa is addressed in this interview, and Cory talks about the relation of farming and climate to wine style. He also shares his thoughts on how smoke taint may alter the tannins of a wine. He closes with the thought that his team is currently learning and adjusting at a faster pace.This episode also features commentary from:Ric Forman, Forman VineyardKelli White, Director of Education at The Wine Center and author of the book "Napa Valley Then & Now"Frederic Mugnier, Domaine Jacques-Frederic MugnierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, ERB Podcast producer Julie L. Moore speaks with acclaimed writers Robert Cording and Marjorie Maddox about their most recent books: In the Unwalled City and What's Possible: New and Selected Poems by Cording and Seeing Things and Hover Here by Maddox. Humble and gracious, Cording and Maddox share how they write about their own deep questions, intense challenges, and heart-breaking losses in their vulnerable, relatable poetry and prose. Both retired college professors, Cording and Maddox also address contemporary Americans' hesitance regarding and anxiety about reading poetry as they likewise discuss how their craft enables readers to feel welcome when encountering their poetry. They each read one of their poems to illustrate how accessible and moving their poetry can be.   Robert Cording is professor emeritus at College of the Holy Cross where he taught for 38 years and served as the Barrett Chair of English and Creative Writing.  After his retirement, he worked for five years as a poetry mentor in the Seattle Pacific University low residency MFA program. He has published ten collections of poems, and three of his books were finalists for the Connecticut Book Award. Walking with Ruskin (CavanKerry Press) was also a runner-up for the Poet's Prize. A book on poetry, the Bible, and metaphor, Finding the World's Fullness, was published by Slant. He has received two NEA Fellowships in poetry, two poetry fellowships from the state of Connecticut, and has won three Pushcart Prizes in poetry. His poems have appeared in such notable publications as Best American Poetry, 2018; Best Spiritual Writing (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010); Poetry Magazine Anthology; Godine: Poets of the New Century; and Milkweed: Urban Nature. Cording has also served as director of From the Fishouse and was poet-in-residence at the Frost Place.Marjorie Maddox is Professor Emerita of English and Creative Writing at the Lock Haven campus of Commonwealth University, 2023 Monson Arts Fellow, a poetry editor of Presence, and radio host of WPSU-FM's Poetry Moment. Maddox has published seventeen collections of poetry and won many awards, including the Yellowglen Prize and the Philip H. McMath Post-Publication Award for Transplant, Transport, Transubstantiation; the Sandstone Book Award for Perpendicular As I; the Redgreene Press Chapbook Award for When the Wood Clacks Out Your Name: Baseball Poems; the Painted Bride Chapbook Award for How to Fit God into a Poem; and the Amelia Chapbook Winner for Nightrider to Edinburgh. Her poem, “Arise,” about the Thailand cave rescue, won the 2019 Foley Poetry Prize by America Magazine. She is co-editor, with Jerry Wemple, of Common Wealth: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania (Penn State University Press, 2005) and Keystone: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania (Penn State University Press, 2025).If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(an independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)Robert Cording's Recent Books, both by Slant Books: In the Unwalled City (2022) What's Possible: New and Selected Poems (2026) Marjorie Maddox's Recent Books: Seeing Things (Wildhouse Publishing, 2025)Hover Here (Broadstone Books, 2026)Other Books Discussed: Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of NorwichThe Awful Rowing Toward God by Anne SextonWalking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'EngleThe Accidental Pilgrim: Finding God and His Mother in Tuscany by Judith SornbergerSorority of Stillness: A Gallery of Women in Art by Judith SornbergerLove Song with Dying Fish by Marci Rae Johnson Devil's Backbone by Julie L. MooreThe Countess by Rebecca JohnsPoems Mentioned: "Satire III" by John Donne"Lord" by George HerbertInfluential Authors Mentioned & Recommended: Gerard Manley Hopkins, William Wenthe, Sydney Lea, Baron Wormser, Ada Limón, Laura Reece Hogan, and Marie Howe

On this episode we sample one of our favorite Italian Beers, Birra Moretti.  We then dive into why Nick's feelings are hurt, what we think about a Project Hail Mary rewatch, Jaws in space, CareBears and the Polar Express, Italian beers are basically health drinks, opening a beer with your wedding ring, a bit of the European beer funk, trying not to offend the Italians, drinking in the back of the Duomo, the Raiders of Tuscany, a barely cooked steak, Clarkson's Farm Season 5, the mayhem of opening a pub, the Farmer's Dog, turning a profit but having fun, any work off camera, Gerald is not an actor, traveling ornithologists, farming life in the Cotswolds, raising awareness for Britain's farmers, Charlie Ireland, the frustration of British red tape, and experiencing all of the emotions.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Episode 356

We are back with an all-new episode of All Up In My Lady Business! Mary chats with Amelia Forczak, a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, who shares insights into the world of ghostwriting, the book-writing process, how one becomes a ghostwriter, and how AI is transforming the industry. Ever wanted to turn your ideas into a book? Visit pithywordsmithery.com and check out @pithy_wordsmithery on IG to find out how and to learn more about their writer's retreat in Tuscany!Have a question or thought for Mary? Leave us a voicemail for your chance to be featured on the show: https://www.allupinmyladybusiness.com/voicemail/Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, then come hang with us on Instagram (instagram.com/allupinmyladybusiness) & Threads (threads.com/@allupinmyladybusiness)!Learn more about A Mary Nisi Production: www.amarynisiproduction.comFind your next DJ at Toast & Jam: toastandjamdjs.comLaunch your DJ business with the Toast & Jam Lab: lab.toastandjamdjs.comSupport the show

Tuesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619; a master of multiple languages; joined the Capuchins at 16; he was elected major superior of the Capuchin Franciscan province of Tuscany at the age of 31, and minister general of the Capuchins in 1602; he was appointed a papal emissary and peacemaker, a job which took him to a number of foreign countries; an effort to achieve peace in his native kingdom of Naples took him on a journey to Lisbon to visit the king of Spain; serious illness in Lisbon took his life in 1619 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/21/26 Gospel: Matthew 12:46-50

Send us Fan MailTuscany is one of the most storied wine regions on earth — but is it still delivering the way it used to? On this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, we sit down with wine journalist and Tuscan Vines founder John Fodera for a deep dive into The State of Tuscany.John has been writing about Italian wine since 1995 and has spent the last fifteen-plus years covering Tuscany in granular detail through Tuscan Vines — plus leading wine lovers through the region firsthand on his Rustic Tuscany Tours. In this conversation, we cover:

Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 396 The Saint of the day is Saint Lawrence of Brindisi Saint Lawrence of Brindisi's Story At first glance, perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French. Lawrence was born on July 22, 1559, and died exactly 60 years later on his birthday in 1619. His parents William and Elizabeth Russo gave him the name of Julius Caesar, Caesare in Italian. After the early death of his parents, he was educated by his uncle at the College of St. Mark in Venice. When he was just 16, he entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Venice and received the name of Lawrence of Brindisi. He completed his studies of philosophy and theology at the University of Padua and was ordained a priest at 23. With his facility for languages Lawrence of Brindisi was able to study the Bible in its original texts. At the request of Pope Clement VIII, he spent much time preaching to the Jews in Italy. So excellent was his knowledge of Hebrew, the rabbis felt sure he was a Jew who had become a Christian. Lawrence's sensitivity to the needs of people—a character trait perhaps unexpected in such a talented scholar—began to surface. He was elected major superior of the Capuchin Franciscan province of Tuscany at the age of 31. He had the combination of brilliance, human compassion, and administrative skill needed to carry out his duties. In rapid succession he was promoted by his fellow Capuchins and was elected minister general of the Capuchins in 1602. In this position he was responsible for great growth and geographical expansion of the Order. Lawrence of Brindisi was appointed papal emissary and peacemaker, a job which took him to a number of foreign countries. An effort to achieve peace in his native kingdom of Naples took him on a journey to Lisbon to visit the king of Spain. Serious illness in Lisbon took his life in 1619. In 1956, the Capuchins completed a 15-volume edition of Lawrence's writings. Eleven of these 15 contain his sermons, each of which relies chiefly on scriptural quotations to illustrate his teaching. Reflection His constant devotion to Scripture, coupled with great sensitivity to the needs of people, present a lifestyle which appeals to Christians today. Lawrence had a balance in his life that blended self-discipline with a keen appreciation for the needs of those whom he was called to serve.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-17-2026Jeff Bliss discusses California's controversial "billionaire tax," an initiative designed to bridge the state budget gap that has prompted a significant wealth exodus to states like Texas. He also addresses Governor Newsom's shifting stance on wealth taxes and the re-emergence of past personal and political scandals. (1)Jeff Bliss celebrates the anniversary of Disneyland's 1955 opening, sharing memories of working as a "Yodeler" on the Skyway ride. The conversation shifts to vintage Las Vegas and impending Southern California weather, including a tropical storm system expected to bring 30-foot waves to the Wedge. (2)Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's recent address questioning the 2020 election results and its potential impact on the 2026 midterms. Epstein explores the constitutional difficulties of removing a president for lack of judgment, arguing that political consequences remain the most viable remedy for irrational leadership. (3)Richard Epstein discusses his book on birthright citizenship, challenging the Supreme Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment. He addresses the phenomenon of "birth tourism," the status of foreign-raised US citizens, and the relative silence from liberal scholars regarding his arguments on federal plenary power over naturalization. (4)Jim McTague reports on how Canadian wildfire smoke has stifled Lancaster County's tourist economy and created hazardous air quality. He also highlights rising gas prices and a local backlash against AI, where a borough rejected substantial revenue from a tech center due to automation fears. (5)Lorenzo Fiori describes Italy's extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 122 degrees, followed by the threat of violent thunderstorms. For relief, he recommends Radicofani in Tuscany, showcasing its medieval fortress, world-class olive oil, and traditional recipes like gratinated tomatoes paired with local Brunello wine. (6)Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's launch abort for the Starship Super Heavy and the ongoing struggles of ULA. He highlights the $70 billion surge in private space investment, Amazon's expansion into South Africa, and Blue Origin'srevised employee stock options designed to retain talent in a competitive market. (7)Bob Zimmerman reports on the discovery of organic sugar molecules in interstellar space and the identification of a new exoplanet shepherd at Beta Pictoris. He also discusses Katalyst's mission to rescue the Swift telescope and Perseverance's findings on Mars regarding the planet's history of massive impacts. (8)Alan Mikhail recounts the arrival of Anthony and Grietje in 1629 New Amsterdam, noting their resilience during Kieft's War. Despite being banished to Long Island and facing prejudice as "the Turk," they built a prosperous estate, with Grietje emerging as a particularly assertive and foundational figure. (9)Alan Mikhail examines Peter Stuyvesant's hardline enforcement of the Dutch Reformed Church, including the violent persecution of Quakers and anti-Semitic attempts to banish Jewish settlers. The segment highlights the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance as an early, essential document in the American history of religious toleration. (10)Alan Mikhail describes how, as the English seized New Amsterdam in 1664, Anthony and Grietje transitioned into respectable property owners who aged into the colony's social fabric. Mikhail argues that these individuals, alongside long-resident enslaved figures like Mary Angola, should be recognized as the true founders of New York City. (11)Alan Mikhail relates how, following Grietje's death, Anthony remarried a burgher woman, reflecting his elevated social status despite earlier prejudices. Mikhail frames Anthony's life as a vital starting point for discussing Islam in North America, noting the parallels between historical biases and the challenges modern Muslim leaders face today. (12)Henry Sokolski discusses the security implications of a power outage at a US missile base, warning that electrical grids are now primary targets in "gray warfare." He notes that nations like Russia and Iran increasingly view civilian infrastructure as legitimate military targets to spread mayhem and leverage power. (13)Henry Sokolski analyzes the "Golden Dome" project, suggesting its true value lies in achieving space superiority rather than just missile defense. He emphasizes the need for passive defenses, like redundant transformers and public preparedness, to counter the rising threat of autonomous drone swarms and precision attacks. (14)Lilla Nóra Kiss warns about Nuctech, a Chinese-subsidized company dominating the European scanner market through predatory pricing. She highlights the security risks of allowing CCP-linked technology to handle sensitive border and cargo data, noting the company's origins at Tsinghua University and its opaque state support. (15)Lilla Nóra Kiss details how Tsinghua University serves as a conduit for laundering Chinese state technology and operations. She criticizes European regulators for viewing Chinese incursions through narrow "silos" like climate policy rather than recognizing the comprehensive national security threats posed by massive, integrated surveillance machines. (16)

Lorenzo Fiori describes Italy's extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 122 degrees, followed by the threat of violent thunderstorms. For relief, he recommends Radicofani in Tuscany, showcasing its medieval fortress, world-class olive oil, and traditional recipes like gratinated tomatoes paired with local Brunello wine. (6)MESSINA, ITALIA

So far, 2026 has been a big year for movies. There’s been the success of horror films like Backrooms and Obsession. There are movies that have been targeted by the culture wars, like The Odyssey. And there are the smaller films that have gotten critical acclaim like Camp and Is God Is. All those films are coming out in a landscape that seems hopeful for theaters. In the first half of the year, films in the U.S. have earned more at the box office than in any year since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This hour, we’re talking about the year in film for our fourth annual summer movie panel. GUESTS: Nadira Goffe: Staff Writer at Slate Walter Chaw: Senior Film Critic for FilmFreakCentral.net, author of A Walter Hill Film: Tragedy and Masculinity in the Films of Walter Hill and Film Instructor at the University of Colorado Denver. James Hanley: Co-Founder of the independent movie theater Cinestudio in Hartford in 1970 Recommendations from our panelists: Watch The Odyssey (2026) on the largest screen you can Revisit Sinners in a theater Camp Night of the Living Dead Is God Is You, Me & Tuscany 28 Years Later: Bone Temple Girls Like Girls Hope The Wailing When you see a great film, watch the creator’s earlier films that brought them to critical acclaim Photo Credit: Petros GiannakourisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Jo Reed talks with contributor Laura Rossi about three Earphones Award–winning audiobooks whose narrators transport listeners in strikingly different ways. Recorded live before audiences across the country, The Land and Its People captures David Sedaris at his best: His impeccable timing and disarming honesty create an immersive listening experience that can be as moving as it is funny. Andrew Sean Greer's Villa Coco, read by Edoardo Ballerini, carries listeners to Tuscany, where Ballerini's exceptional performance turns a wonderful book into an unforgettable listen. Jo and Laura close by previewing Hallie Cantor's novel, Like This, but Funnier, with Helen Laser's deft narration capturing both the wit and vulnerability of a flawed screenwriter at a professional crossroads. From David Sedaris's unmistakable voice to Edoardo Ballerini's immersive storytelling and Helen Laser's razor-sharp comic timing, this episode celebrates narrators whose performances don't simply accompany a book—they shape the entire listening experience.   Audiobooks Discussed: The Land and Its People, written and read by David Sedaris (Hachette Audio) Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer, read by Edoardo Ballerini (Random HouseAudio) Like This, But Funnier by Hallie Cantor, read by Helen Laser (Simon & Schuster Audio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When most people dream about Tuscany, they picture golden wheat fields, rows of cypress trees, vineyards glowing in the summer sun, and long lunches enjoyed beneath blue skies. It's the classic image we've all come to know, and for good reason. Tuscany is undeniably beautiful in summer. But there's another side to the region that visitors often miss. In my recent conversation with cookbook author Amber Guinness about her beautiful new book Winter in Tuscany: Cozy Recipes and the Quanto Basta Way, she shared a completely different vision of Tuscany. Having grown up there, she doesn't associate home with sunflowers and cicadas. Instead, she remembers misty mornings, roaring fireplaces, steaming bowls of soup, and the comforting dishes that filled her family's kitchen throughout the colder months. Listening to Amber reminded me that winter in Tuscany isn't simply another season. It's a completely different experience of the region, one that feels quieter, more intimate, and deeply connected to everyday Tuscan life....

Jodie just wrapped her fifth year hosting a painting workshop in Citta della Pieve, Italy, and this episode is not the trip recap you expect. It is the story of a wall that could not be cleaned, the artist who painted a mural over it instead, and what five years of doing this keeps teaching Jodie about letting go of control, both on the canvas and off it. Inside this episode: • The moment a technically flawless artist finally let go of needing to know where a brushstroke was going • The story of the paint spill, the mural of poppies, and the career decision that came after it • Three things Jodie wants every artist to sit with, whether you ever get on a plane or not Resources Mentioned: Italy 2027 Honest Art® Workshop: https://stradatoscana.com/retreats/jodie-king/  The Artist Who Gets Paid, Jodie's 3-part workshop (August 20, 25, and 27): https://www.jodiekingart.com/artistseries  Studio Elite Mastermind: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  Episode 63, How Artists Can Reignite Their Creativity and Find Their Spark Again: https://jodieking.com/episode-63-how-artists-can-reignite-their-creativity-and-find-their-spark-again/ Episode 87, How Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back as an Artist: https://jodieking.com/episode-87-how-imposter-syndrome-is-holding-you-back-as-an-artist-what-to-do-about-it/ Episode 120, The Healing Power of Art Workshops with Returning Guest, Becky Joan Springer: https://jodieking.com/episode-120-from-wreckage-to-community-teaching-and-healing-with-returning-guest-becky-joan-springer/ Episode 140, Finish Your Painting With Confidence: https://jodieking.com/episode-140-finish-your-painting-with-confidence-15-actionable-steps-to-push-the-fuglies/ Episode 155, Why Your Creative Block Won't Go Away: https://jodieking.com/episode-155-why-your-creative-block-wont-go-away-and-exactly-how-to-fix-it/ Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6  Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF Loved this one? Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review, it genuinely helps other artists find the show. Know an artist who would be perfect for the podcast? Email amy@jodieking.com.

The Etruscan culture, which flourished from the ninth to the first centuries B.C. in Tuscany, left behind a rich history with many unique traditions that are reflected in the artistic objects found in their tombs, temples, sanctuaries and homes. Renée Dreyfus and Lisa Pieraccini will discuss the latest advances in scholarship and archeological discoveries, and in the translation of the Etruscan language, which have been leading historians to an ever better understanding of the Etruscan contributions to Roman architecture, art and engineering. Renée Dreyfus, the curator of the current exhibit on the Etruscans at the Legion of Honor, has worked on bringing that exhibit to San Francisco for years: “This exhibition tells the story of this overlooked culture, featuring icons of Etruscan art surrounded by equally stunning and fascinating works that are little known or even unknown. Many of these works have never been seen in the United States before.” Lisa Pieraccini consulted on Dreyfus's Legion of Honor exhibit. She also leads a project to study the Etruscan artifacts at the Phoebe Hearst Museum at UC Berkeley, where she teaches a seminar focusing on its largely unpublished collection. Join us, either before or after attending the Etruscans exhibit at the Legion of Honor, to hear from the curator and the consultant all about the nearly 200 objects from that ancient civilization that are on display—such as terracotta vessels and sculptures, dazzling gold jewelry, mirrors, recently excavated bronze sculptures demonstrating the Etruscans' renowned metalworking skills, and the Linen Book of Zagreb: a third-century B.C. calendar of rituals and sacrifices for specific days of the year that is the longest Etruscan inscription known to exist.  A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. In association with Humanities West and the Italian Cultural Institute. Photos courtesy of the speakers; vessel image courtesy The Legion of Honor. Organizer: George Hammond  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, writer and director Noah Wylie, how white supremacists staged the only successful coup in U.S. history, the story of "Take Me Home (Country Roads)", President Trump's reimagining of Washington, D.C., and the wine barrel race in Tuscany.

Live from the Wisdom of the Sages annual Tuscany retreat, three questions that go to the heart of the practice. How do we deepen intimacy in bhakti without imitating it? How do you reconcile respect and resentment toward a teacher who gave you bhakti but also caused real harm? And how do we recognize what Krishna wants from us as our next step? ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Live from the Wisdom of the Sages annual Tuscany retreat, three questions that go to the heart of the practice. How do we deepen intimacy in bhakti without imitating it? How do you reconcile respect and resentment toward a teacher who gave you bhakti but also caused real harm? And how do we recognize what Krishna wants from us as our next step? ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

In 1935, a viceroy ordered a vineyard planted in the hills between Florence and Arezzo. Not to make wine. To mark a military conquest. Ninety years later, that same vineyard is producing one of the most celebrated Sangiovese in all of Tuscany. This is the story of Tenuta Sette Ponti — an estate that began as a hunting retreat, became a family obsession, and is now home to Oreno, a wine that has gone toe to toe with the great Bordeaux blends of France. Blind. And won. Alberto Moretti Cuseri, third generation of the Moretti Cuseri family and Export Director of the estate, sits down with Pierre Ferland to talk about the Valdarno di Sopra, one of Italy's oldest wine zones, certified fully organic and still largely unknown outside serious wine circles. The conversation covers the Vigna dell'Impero and its 90-year-old vines, the portfolio from Crognolo to Oreno, a pure Merlot called Sette, and a Trebbiano that makes a quiet argument for one of Italy's most underrated white grapes. And at the very end, Alberto says something about wine and identity that lands differently than anything else in this conversation. Featuring: Tenuta Sette Ponti, Valdarno di Sopra, Oreno, Crognolo, Vigna dell'Impero, Tuscany wine, Super Tuscan, Sangiovese, Italian wine podcast, Alberto Moretti Cuseri

Iran's default, Afrikaners in America, summer jobs, and a Gettysburg guide. Plus, Cal Thomas on distrusting Iran, canine soccer fans, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, where members bring pattern recognition from building and scaling companies, and they apply that wisdom collaboratively to evaluate faith-driven investment opportunities. The network hosts quarterly meetings for education, deal review, and fellowship, with hybrid options enabling connection across geographies. Membership information is available at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Harbinger Tours. Luxury Israel trips, November and May. Jane Austen, June '27. Tuscany, September '27. HarbingerTours.netAnd from The Amplified Bible, from The Lockman Foundation, designed to bring out the full depth of meaning in Scripture by expanding key words and phrases from the original languages. Its unique amplifications and definitions add clarity for reading and study.New TwoTone editions use soft gray typography to distinguish amplified words from the main text, creating a cleaner page and a smoother reading experience.Learn more at amplifiedbible.com

Right on time for wedding season—when blended families everywhere are blending for weddings, graduations, vacations, and all of life's big special occasions—comes a story that just might inspire everybody to behave a little better at the family table. LOL. Meet Andrea and Heidi: two New Jersey women, moms, grandmothers, successful professionals and small business owners who share something most women don't. They both married the same man. Not at the same time, people. LOL. Heidi married Dan when they were young. They had two daughters and jumped headfirst into parenthood together. Eventually, their marriage ended. The marriage didn't last—but the family they created did. Heidi rebuilt her life, working as a personal trainer, helping in her family's excavation business, and doing whatever it took to keep moving forward. Then she met Bob—a kind man who owned a pizza place and, very importantly, made killer pizza. Heidi and Bob have now been happily married for 20 years and run a small business together. Andrea also married young and had two daughters. Somehow, while raising a nursing baby and a toddler, she made it through law school and went on to become a lawyer and business advisor. Because apparently, in Andrea's family, moms just figured things out. Years later, Andrea met Dan on Match.com—proving that sometimes it takes an international dating site to introduce you to the love of your life who lives just 11 miles away. LOL. Andrea and Dan have now been together nearly 20 years, blending their families and building a life centered around their children and five grandchildren. Andrea is Gigi. Heidi is Grammy. And together, they are... Wives-In-Law. And That's Where This Story Gets Really Good Andrea and Heidi could have chosen tension, competition, resentment—or simply kept their distance. Instead, they chose to try. The friendship didn't happen overnight. It grew through patience, curiosity, awkward moments, misunderstandings, forgiveness, and a shared commitment to making life better—not harder—for the people they loved. At first, they made the effort because they both adored their children and wanted to put them first. But something unexpected happened along the way. They discovered they actually liked each other! Not tolerated each other. Not politely smiled through family events. Genuinely liked each other. Today they share grandchildren, family celebrations, vacations, Broadway shows, late-night phone calls—and yes, even bacon festivals! Their new book, Wives-In-Law, tells the wonderfully imperfect true story of what can happen when people choose respect over resentment, curiosity over competition, and connection over pride. "Hi, I Really Have to Pee" One of the things I loved most about my conversation with Andrea and Heidi was their honesty. Heidi will tell you straight out: the divorce was not friendly. And when she first met Andrea, she was intimidated. There had been another relationship in Dan's life before Andrea that hadn't exactly brought out the best in Heidi, so naturally she wondered: "Oh boy...what's this one going to be like?" Then Andrea showed up at Heidi's house for the first time and basically said: "Hi, I really have to pee." LOL. Apparently, nothing breaks the ice like skipping the formalities and asking where the bathroom is. Andrea remembers coming out of the bathroom to find Heidi waiting with a cold bottle of water and a smile. And somehow, in those little human moments, the walls started coming down. Over time, they discovered something we should all probably remember more often: The stories we make up in our heads about other people are not always true. Heidi assumed Andrea was confident and had it all together. Then she discovered Andrea had insecurities too. Heidi remembers admitting that it sometimes took her two hours to get dressed while throwing clothes all over the room. Andrea's response? "Oh, me too." That's the thing about women. Sometimes we're intimidated by another woman because we assume she has everything figured out—until we get to know her and realize she's standing in front of her closet throwing clothes on the floor too. They Don't Pretend It's Perfect Here's what else I loved about their story: they don't pretend their friendship is perfect. They still misunderstand each other. They get annoyed. They've had arguments. The difference is—they talk about it. They don't automatically leave each other in the dust when feelings get hurt. They ask questions and work through things. As Andrea said during our conversation: Relationships are worth the effort. That's a message that goes way beyond blended families. How many relationships might have turned out differently if we had asked one more question before making an assumption? How many people have we misunderstood because we were reacting to a story in our own head instead of finding out what was actually true? From "Ex-Husband" to "First Husband" Heidi  no longer refers to Dan as her ex-husband. She calls him her first husband. She says it feels softer. Love that. And perhaps one of the greatest unexpected gifts of her friendship with Andrea is that Heidi can now genuinely enjoy having Dan in her life again. She can watch him be Grandpa to their grandsons. They can remember the good times without reopening the painful ones. Think about what a gift that is—not only to Heidi and Dan, but to their daughters and grandchildren. And the ripple effect has grown. Their daughters have become friends too. The grandchildren are growing up as friends, not just relatives. And with another family wedding on the horizon, this blended family will once again be showing up together. Not because it all happened by accident. Because somebody had to go first. Somebody had to choose curiosity over assumptions. Somebody had to keep showing up. And eventually, everybody won. Sometimes Tuscany Isn't Really the Dream A few years ago, Andrea realized something every grandparent understands: Childhood moves fast. Six weeks doesn't sound like a long time until you're measuring it in missing teeth, longer legs, soccer goals, and grandchildren who somehow look older every time you see them. Andrea had always imagined a magical family compound somewhere wonderful. Maybe Tuscany. But after a three-year house search, she and Dan found a home connected to her daughter's neighborhood by a paved, almost fairy-tale-like walking path. Now the grandchildren can bike, scooter, or walk over to Gigi's house whenever they want. Watching her five grandchildren grow up together and seeing the blended family become truly connected made Andrea realize something. Tuscany was never really the dream. This was.   DEBSERVATION We spend a lot of time assuming relationships have to follow a certain script. Ex-wife. New wife. Stepchildren. Bonus children. His family. Her family. Their family. But what happens when people decide that labels matter less than love? Andrea and Heidi threw out the script. They put their children first. They chose respect over resentment. They gave each other grace. They talked through misunderstandings instead of walking away. And along the way, they created a freundship neither of them expected. Sometimes the person you think is going to complicate your life turns out to be one of the people who enriches it most. And sometimes everybody wins because somebody was willing to go first. A Book Dedication That Says It All The dedication in Wives-In-Law beautifully sums up the heart of this whole story: For our children and grandchildren. You gave us the reason to choose love over pride, connection over conflict, and family over labels. Meet Andrea Cataneo and Heidi Prudente on The Debbie Nigro Show.   Because the truth is, nobody tells you what happens after the divorce papers are signed. Nobody hands you a script when your family expands in unexpected directions. This conversation is proof that families don't have to be perfect… They just have to be willing to keep showing up for each other. Now THAT'S Keeping the "LIVE" in Alive!

Q&A Live from the Wisdom of the Sages annual Tuscany retreat. How does a bhakti practitioner maintain boundaries with a parent whose behavior has been harmful — without abandoning dharma or their own wellbeing? How do you help teenage daughters navigate comparison and self-worth in the age of social media? And how do we balance codependency with the aspect of mercy — in the context of the guru/disciple relationship? ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Q&A Live from the Wisdom of the Sages annual Tuscany retreat. How does a bhakti practitioner maintain boundaries with a parent whose behavior has been harmful — without abandoning dharma or their own wellbeing? How do you help teenage daughters navigate comparison and self-worth in the age of social media? And how do we balance codependency with the aspect of mercy — in the context of the guru/disciple relationship? ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

China releases Pastor Ezra Jin, a seminary's stand for Biblical teaching, witnessing at America 250, and restoring the American bison. Plus, Joe Rigney on inheriting America's founding principles, a British copy of our Declaration, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Harbinger Tours. Luxury Israel trips, November and May. Jane Austen, June '27. Tuscany, September '27. HarbingerTours.netFrom The Amplified Bible, from The Lockman Foundation, designed to bring out the full depth of meaning in Scripture by expanding key words and phrases from the original languages. Its unique amplifications and definitions add clarity for reading and study.New TwoTone editions use soft gray typography to distinguish amplified words from the main text, creating a cleaner page and a smoother reading experience.Learn more at amplifiedbible.comAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network, where members bring pattern recognition from building and scaling companies, and they apply that wisdom collaboratively to evaluate faith-driven investment opportunities. The network hosts quarterly meetings for education, deal review, and fellowship, with hybrid options enabling connection across geographies. Membership information is available at ambassadorsimpact.com

In this heart-aligned episode, Amy Natalie welcomes entrepreneur and space holder Stephanie Camarillo to explore what it truly means to shed societal expectations and return to your innate truth. Stephanie shares her raw journey of choosing authenticity over perfection, shifting from a victim mindset to sovereignty, and building a supportive global sisterhood. This conversation is a deep, nourishing reminder that transformation begins with simple, daily self-devotion.Themes:How to expand your definition of community beyond physical location and intentionally use digital spaces to find soul-resonant friendships.A look at the societal pressure to pretend you have it all figured out, and why vulnerability is the ultimate key to dissolving shame.How high-achieving corporate executives and entrepreneurs can ask the deep questions needed to reclaim their identity without abandoning their careers.Why lasting transformation doesn't require drastic life changes, but rather simple acts of devotion like walks, lighting a candle, or heart-centered breathing.A powerful perspective on shifting your energetic frequency away from old stories of trauma and consciously choosing rebirth and future potential.Why true emotional release requires moving past intellectual mindset work and dropping into the body through somatic practices like EFT tapping.SPECIAL OFFER: ❤️‍

SHE RECOVERS Foundation co-founder Dawn Nickel sits down with author, speaker, and visual artist Jen Pastiloff to talk about living openly, deafness, leaving a marriage, finding a partner, parenting through recovery, and why "the school of whatever works" matters more than any single path to healing.In this episode, Jen shares her own honest, unfiltered story of getting sober eighteen months ago after decades of denial and resistance to change. And dives into her latest book Proof of Life: Let Go, Let Love, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live Your Life.   This conversation is funny, raw, and full of permission giving!IN THIS EPISODEHow Dawn and Jen first connected ahead of the (twice-postponed) SHE RECOVERS in MIAMI conference Living openly as a deaf woman, and why Jen now leads with what used to cause her shame Jen's path from NYU and a 14-year-summer-job waitressing, through yoga teacher training, to writing and painting The Jenisms: You get to have this, I've done love, imaginary time gods, heart sight, and may I remember The unfiltered truth about getting sober: the night she sat in a hotel bar before giving a recovery keynote Why twelve-step meetings work for millions, and why they were never the right fit for Jen "The school of whatever works" — non-alcoholic wine, individualized pathways, and zero judgment Dissociation, eating disorder patterns, and how addiction can shift forms over a lifetime Parenting her son Charlie through her sobriety, and what's changed in her marriage and relationships Jen's retreats in Ojai, California and Tuscany, Italy, her Substack and book club, and how she connected SHE RECOVERS to its own future Italy retreat venueABOUT JEN:Jennifer Pastiloff is the author of the bestselling books Proof of Life and On Being Human. Jennifer travels the globe as a public speaker, one-of-a-kind workshop facilitator, and retreat host.  Author of the popular Substack, also called Proof of Life, she teaches writing and creativity classes and workshops when she isn't painting and selling her art. Pastiloff has been featured on Good Morning America and Katie Couric, and in New York, People, Shape, and Health magazines. She is known for her authenticity and unique voice. Jennifer is deaf, reads lips, and mishears almost everything, but what she hears is usually funnier (at least she thinks so). EPISODE RESOURCES:Website — jenniferpastiloff.comProof of Life with Jen Pastiloff — proofoflifewithjen.substack.comInstagram — @jenpastiloff & @jenpastiloff_artSHE RECOVERS® Foundation is a non-profit public charity and a global grassroots movement serving more than 325,000 women and non-binary individuals in or seeking recovery from life challenges, including mental health issues, trauma, and substance use. SHE RECOVERS is dedicated to redefining recovery, inspiring hope, ending stigma, and empowering women to increase their recovery capital, heal themselves, and help other women to do the same.If you found this conversation helpful, please consider donating to our lifeline organization or sharing it with others who may benefit. We would love to also receive your rating and review of the SHE RECOVERS Podcast on your favorite platform.Visit sherecovers.org to donate today.

Live from the Wisdom of the Sages annual Tuscany retreat, Raghunath and Kaustubha take questions from their live audience. Four questions: When Krishna takes something away — is it punishment or love? How do you know if you're actually making progress on the path of bhakti? How do you stay Krishna conscious in a kirtan scene that rarely chants the Mahā-mantra? And how do we process the apparent repercussions of Krishna's Līlā in this world — Hiraṇyakaśipu was a devotee in a previous life, and yet he torments Prahlāda, kills brāhmaṇas, and terrorizes the universe. How do we make sense of that? ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

Most leaders believe the chaos that breaks out when they leave is a people problem. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy makes the case that it is almost never a people problem. It is a systems problem, and the leader built it. He draws on his own experience as a managing director in a previous company where he made himself the bottleneck on every decision, and contrasts that with a two-week private cycling trip through Tuscany he took with zero work contact while his business ran without a single fire. Darren also reveals the operating system components that make this kind of leadership liberation possible, and why the single most important mindset shift is accepting that solving is not serving. Find the ONE HIRE your business needs next ==> https://darrenhardy.com/hire Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

Hey everyone!  On this episode of The Board Boys Podcast, we deep dive Coming of Age from Ludonova and Dani Garcia!  All 4 boy are back for this one and we are live from Dungeon's Gate!  Make sure to come check out our Season 18 Game day on July 25th at the Gate!  Also on this episode, make sure to stick around for some behind the scenes nuggets, we get devisive on Calico and we also dip into the CoBaverse.  We also talk about some random crowdfunding habits and sometimes we realize its more about the company we keep then the games we play.  Until next time, we hope you like Board Games! 0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Season 18 Game Day July 28th at Dungeons Gate 5:20 - Castles of Tuscany 16:30 - Calico 18:45 - Awaken the Ancients 23:09 - Haunted Mouse 26:15 - Zombie Princess 31:00 - Falling 36:22 - Coming of Age Introduction 40:15 - Coming of Age Review 1:08:45 - Bump or Dump - Transgalactica 1:13:00 - Outro and Patron Thanks

Jake Brend of Cyclone Fanatic sits down 1-on-1 with the 2026-27 Iowa State Men's Basketball team. Watch what the returners said about their offseason emphasis' and why all of the newcomers chose Iowa State. The following players sat down at the Talons of Tuscany, with timestamps attached: •Killyan Toure (00:54) •Jamarion Batemon (11:27) •Blake Buchanan (17:45) •Dominykas Pleta (28:28) •Leon Bond III (37:33) •Tre Singleton (43:27) •Jaquan Johnson (54:41) •Ryan Prather Jr. (1:02:35) •Taj Manning (1:10:49) •Xzavion Mitchell (1:17:28) •Christian Wiggins (1:24:58) •Yusef Gray Jr. (1:29:59) •Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan (1:36:15) •Anthony Rise (1:45:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the girls are planning their dream Italian summer vacation. Chelsey shares what she's most excited about as her family heads to Tuscany, while Jaci reveals an extra stop on her itinerary in the Cotswolds, a storybook region in the English countryside, before the families reunite in Capri. They get into the fears of traveling internationally with kids for the first time, how they're approaching a destination that isn't exactly known for being stroller-friendly, and the challenge of packing outfits that are both fashionable and practical. Later, the girls recap their Salt Lake City tour stop and reflect on an unforgettable night with the Valley girls, who absolutely showed up and showed out. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the evening with us on our one and only live show of 2026!// WHAT WE ARE WEARING/MENTIONING // https://shopmy.us/shop/whatwesaidpodcast SHOP OUR MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/what-we-said !!! FOLLOW US !!!INSTA: @WHATWESAID, @JACIMARIESMITH, @CHELSEYJADECURTISTIKTOK: @CHELSEYJADECURTIS, @JACIMARIESMITHYOUTUBE: WATCH WHAT WE SAID, CHELSEY JADE, JACI MARIE// SPONSORS //Squarespace: Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, squarespace.com/WHATWESAID to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Betterhelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATWESAID today to get 10% off your first month.Rhoback: Use code “WHATWESAID” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first order through the end of this week! Just Ingredients: TBDButcher Box: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/whatwesaid. Crocs: Visit crocs.com or visit a store near you! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brie returns from Tuscany. Nikki has a new puppy. Nobody is okay. The twins are catching up on everything they missed while living very different versions of summer. They're getting into Italian summer fantasies, emotional kindergarten graduations, parenting whiplash, home decor goals, algorithm obsessions, and a completely unnecessary debate about... wieners. Oh, how we missed our Breezy! Press play for the catch-up you've been waiting for. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.