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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

Special Edition on Spill with Me Jenny D. I'm so excited to have Kelly Rodavich and Jason Capps from Jasons Journeys Tours on my show again.  It's time to pack your bags and discover why traveling with Jason's Journeys is about so much more than seeing new places..it's about creating lifelong memories, one incredible destination at a time. Jason Capps is the Owner/Founder of Jasons Journeys which was designed to have small group tours of the most spectacular places and experiences Italy has to offer. Join us for an experience like no other. Jason is joining Kelly and I via zoom from Tuscany Italy. In this episode, Jason & Kelly recap recent trips and reveal upcoming small-group journeys to Italy, Croatia, and Argentina. They discuss authentic experiences—food, wine, local makers, and personalized itineraries—and explain how their boutique tours prioritize connection, comfort, and local expertise. Listeners will learn about fall openings and next-year trips, special experiences like Sardinian shepherd visits and Tuscan wine retreats, and how to register or get more information at Jason's Journeys. If you are ready to take your dream trip with Jason an expert Chef and Kelly a travel agent with Viaggio Travel Consulting then sign up today. Link below. https://jasonsjourneys.com/ All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as Jenny D's YouTube page. Make sure to Subscribe and Follow. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd If you would like to be a guest or sponsor on Spill with Me Jenny D. Show please fill out the disclaimer at https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/tell-your-story or email spillwithmejennyd@gmail.com Don't Forget to Subscribe & Follow. Thank you to our Community Partners! Note: "The views and conversations in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes. They do not constitute professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek their own guidance for any specific concerns." "Music Credit: Theme song, written and performed by Mark Ferrari"    markferrarimusic.com      

A life filled with curiosity can take you further than you ever imagined. I sit down with German journalist, author, entrepreneur and media expert Helmut Stapel to explore how childhood curiosity, world travel, creativity and a willingness to take risks shaped an unstoppable life. From growing up in a village of just 700 people to building an international media company, writing books, producing films and launching a global leadership initiative called The Center, Helmut shares why open-mindedness, passion and persistence matter more than fear. You will hear why he believes every idea deserves a chance, how meaningful relationships create opportunity, and why making the world better begins with each of us. I believe you will enjoy Helmut's thoughtful outlook and practical lessons on creating a life with purpose. Highlights: ·  03:05 - Early childhood curiosity becomes the foundation for a lifetime of creativity. ·  09:18 - Choosing passion over convention leads to a career that never feels like work. ·  17:33 - Building a business with almost nothing proves resourcefulness beats fear. ·  25:13 - The vision for The Center offers a new way to bring leaders together. ·  43:15 - A humorous book about the pandemic delivers a powerful lesson on questioning information. ·  54:31 - Every great achievement begins by protecting an idea instead of doubting it. About the Guest: After completing my training as a media designer, I finished my editorial traineeship at the Nordsee-Zeitung in Bremerhaven/Germany in 1997 and founded successful my media agency, “Stop press & public”, based in Bremerhaven. Through various trainings across all media sectors, I had the opportunity to build up my client base both nationally and internationally. These include contributions for the BBC as well as film work alongside the well-known producer Stratton Leopold (Mission Impossible, Captain America). My journalistic repertoire ranges from short news reports and podcasts to features in words and images. For over ten years, I have been sharing my expertise on the successful construction of narratives, stories and storylines in seminars at colleges and universities worldwide like the University of Cancún in Mexico and German Universities. The range of course content spans storytelling, digital marketing and social media strategies, journalism, photography and PR, as well as scriptwriting for novels and films. All seminars are held in English and German. As author I write fiction, travel, culture, fitness and business book. My works include the novel ‘The Day a Chinese Man Ate a Bat', lighthouse stories, the fitness guide ‘Couch Coach' and the international port book ‘Port City'. In 2024 I started my career as artist with my first internationally recognised concept series WorLds, which was curated for the exhibitions at ArtExpo Paris 2025 and the 24 International Art Fair Venice in 2026. The renowned Magazine FineArtNews published a multi-page feature about my new artistic approach in concept art. In autumn 2026 I will open my first solo exhibition in London with the aim, to let people benefit from the proceeds of my art. As part of the European Group “Speakers Excellence” I give keynote speeches at official events and charity events. With the project THE CENTER I have started together with my wife Daja a worldwide initiative, which will create a new basis of respect and a generation of leaders, with a new understanding of global interconnections in the spirit of a united humanity which takes responsibility for working together rather than against each other. The first events will be held in 2027 in Tuscany/Italy and Switzerland. Ways to connect with Helmut**:** Social Media: http://linkedin.com/in/helmut-stapel-5b3a60b6 https://stoppress.contently.com/ www.facebook.com/helmut.stapel #5000 www.instagram.com/stoppress Homepage: www.stoppress.de Article FineArtsNews: From Journalism to the Canvas of Conceptual Art - FineArtsNews About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset . Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson  00:03 One of the biggest things holding you back isn't what's in front of you, but rather what you believe. Welcome to Unstoppable Mindset, where inclusion, diversity, and the unexpected meet. I'm your host, Michael Hingson, speaker, author, and advocate for inclusion and possibilities. This podcast explores how the beliefs we carry shape the way we live, lead, and connect with others. Each week, I talk with people who challenge assumptions, face adversity head on, and show what's possible when we choose curiosity over fear. Together we focus on mindset, resilience, and the small shifts that lead to meaningful change. Let's get started. Well, hello everyone, wherever you happen to be in the world today, I want you to feel welcome at Unstoppable Mindset, that's our podcast name, and I'm your host, Michael Hingson, or if you want, you can call me Mike Hingson. Our guest today is Helmut Steppel, who is a media person, he's an author, he's an artist, he's a lot of different things, he's an entrepreneur, he started his own company. My gosh, I'm jealous, he's done a lot of different things, and I think we're going to have a great conversation over the next hour or so. So, Helmut, I want to welcome you to Unstoppable Mindset. We're glad you're here. Helmut Stapel  01:39 Thank you so much. Thank you so much, dear Mike, and thanks for having me. It's an honor to be here, because as your invitation popped up suddenly, I was a bit surprised about, I think oneself never looks at its own way of living or where we are in the way other people maybe do, and so thank you for having me and your podcast. Michael Hingson  02:02 Well, thank you. I think we'll, we'll have a lot of fun. We have a lot of things to talk about. I appreciate all the information that you sent me, and, and we'll, we got to keep it interesting because it's late where you are. It's after 9o'clock now in the evening over there, so we gotta, gotta make sure it, it stays interesting, so that you don't fall asleep. Helmut Stapel  02:24 Definitely, I try, I try to, I try to. Sorry, in another part of Germany, it's cold outside, it's not dark already, but it's getting to be dark, so it's bad time to say so. But I'm happy to be with you. Michael Hingson  02:39 How cold Helmut Stapel  02:41 is it 14 degrees, something like that. Should, should be more. Everybody's talking about El Nino, and looking at the guy in Mexico, showing pictures of red things. And we have some prognosis regarding summertime coming, some big heat from whatever it is at the moment. I must say it's quite normal and a bit too cold for this year of the time. Michael Hingson  03:05 Well, we'll see what happens. Well, why don't we start? I love to start this way. I ask people to start by telling me a little bit about, in your case, the early helmet growing up, and so on. Let's start with that. Helmut Stapel  03:18 Okay, we can do that question from my side, when does early helmet start, at which age? Because for me, for most fascinating is that for some reason I can remember, at least I can go back to, I think, as when I was one year old. Michael Hingson  03:35 Well, I'll let you start wherever you'd like to start, that certainly is early enough, but you, you tell us what it was like growing up, and all that, and if you remember back to one year old, that's great. Helmut Stapel  03:46 Okay, I grew up in a very, very beautiful landscape, a small village, 700 people living there, called Stuben in Germany, and what I remember is laying as a small child, not be able to walk, and just in a wagon, and staying at the blue sky, the clouds, tree leaves, sometimes people coming big faces. It was my aunt Helga would have figured out later on, and so I remember sounds of bees and hums and roses, the smell of roses. My mother loved roses about all around the houses, and as you see, in this way I grew up in a way where I got used to use all my senses, and I think that was some of the basis for all what followed up, because I started then to have a closer look at my environmental. When I was seven or eight years old in school, I wrote my first text. Later on, I became a journalist, but in this very moment, then I realized, and that, and also the grown-ups, that is maybe some kind of talent because. My first text got a one with a plus, so I think it was eight years old, and so I grew up in a very, very good surrounding. My father was a captain. He took me with his ship to Portugal, to Norway, to Russia in the summer time when we were out of school, so in this way somehow I got in touch with the world very early, very early. I was seven when I went the first time to Portugal, and so I think this was the basis for all what came afterwards till today. You know, I'm 60. Michael Hingson  05:35 What did you think of traveling, and how has that kind of shaped the way you look at life today, Helmut Stapel  05:44 and a lot of ways, and in a positive way, because to say so, I was not aware of how many prejudices I had in my head regarding society, media, whatever it is, since I met the people for real in the countries they were living in, and this is from the USA to Arabian countries to Asia, whatever it is, and suddenly all these influences came to my head regarding the fact, and also then the knowledge that we are all different, we all look different, and we come from different cultures, but at the end, we have all the same needs, and so there's no country where I have ever been to where I felt unsure. There is no country where I didn't met friends, for example, and it was always about being open-minded, and then meeting people who have been open-minded in the same way as I was, and so that's how everything developed. Michael Hingson  06:52 Do you have any countries that you haven't been to that you'd like to go to? Helmut Stapel  06:57 Yes, to turn upside down, where I have been to is from Alaska to Cape Horn, to go to then the Caribbean, the Atlantic, European countries, from Norway to South Africa, then to the Maldives, and go on to the beginning of India to say so. Australia is on my map. I was asked to go there, but then when the war with Ireland and USA popped up, that was so dangerous to go by Dubai by plane to go to Australia. So I will do this next spring, and somehow China is a bit too big for me, I would say, means that I would love to go inside the country to meet people that takes a lot of time, and travel journalism is a lot of people think travel journalism is something where you just stay for six months in the country, or whatever it is, it's different because of money and time, because it's all organized, and that means a big country like China would be great regarding culture, but it's would be a long part in before to have a closer look at where the stories and the people are, so I would be Australia and Japan, I think, and to say so the fastest thing I've ever had to do with Cape Horn, surrounding by zodiac with a dingy seriously, and I made 30,000 kilometers in six days coming from Germany, and I was on three continents and in six or seven different countries, and so this is travel journalism to say, so, Michael Hingson  08:43 wow. Well, I went to New Zealand in 2003 but I never got to Australia. But earlier this year, kind of, my, my wish was granted, and I'll be traveling to Australia later this year. Wow, to speak. It's the first time that I will have been to Australia. I've been to Japan, and I've been to South Korea. I've not been to China either. I think it would be fascinating to go if someday that will happen. I've not been to Germany, I've been to Spain. I'd love to come. Well, all I need are some speaking engagements to get me over there, so you know, if you know anybody who needs a speaker, we're always looking for opportunities to come and speak, but I Helmut Stapel  09:28 can have a closer look for that. Definitely, Michael Hingson  09:30 that would be fun. But anyway, I enjoy traveling. I appreciate that in reality we're all really the same. We may be raised in different cultures, and we think we're a lot more different than I think we really are, and in so many ways, but you, so you went, and you grew up, you went to school, then you went to university, right? Helmut Stapel  09:54 Yes, but in a way that I realized that in that I. Way, and at that time I was about worth 30 years old, because I did my A level at the evening school, while I was working at the same time, and then I figured out that I'm more the practical type of human being, I was not able to sit and to listen to someone and to analyze texts of other people, for I figured out that my brain was, as I was telling you, when I grew up and saw all these things with the sky and the clouds and whatever it was that my brain was meant to produce things by itself, and that it was full of ideas and pictures, and it all had to come out, and so in that way I stopped studying and made a, I was a volunteer, I made an apprenticeship at a newspaper, and became an editor, and so in that way I found my job 30 years ago, which I self employed now for 30 years due, and it's I'm blessed to do that, because since that time I don't work, I have spare time all the time. It's just doing something which I love. Michael Hingson  11:07 Well, and that's kind of important to do, and that that makes it so much more fun when you can do something that you love doing. It doesn't seem like a job anymore. It doesn't seem nearly so difficult to do, because you enjoy it, Helmut Stapel  11:22 definitely, definitely. Also, regarding writing novels, which I started then a few years ago, because sometimes my wife has to hold me back for sitting and writing, because I always love to do that. I do other things as well, but it's something which is really in my mind and my heart. Michael Hingson  11:47 Well, and you mentioned earlier that you and Daddy are getting into a new house. I hope she likes the house. Helmut Stapel  11:54 Definitely, it's our.. it's our.. thank you for asking. It's our dream house, because it's not too big. It's 160 square meters with a cellar and the roof and things like that, and there's enough space, and we have a fireplace, we have a garden, we will have a dog, and so it's like, like a dream came true, because it's a place which is silent, and for me the best thing is that we will have a fireplace in the working room as well, so I love to stay there in winter time, and then suggest to do my work, and she loves that, really, because she also says this is the house she was always looking for, and so we will then have our own home, and this is a dream. Also, Michael Hingson  12:36 do you have any children? Helmut Stapel  12:39 No, personally not. I grew up some children with the women I cared for for 12 or 15 years, but as it is sometimes when the when the young birds have grown up, the mother birds and the grown-up birds are leaving the nest without asking the father bird if he wants to fly with them, and so they flew away, and I stayed a bit concerned, but then I meet Daya, and so I knew where that comes from and what was the sense behind that, because since that time I'm absolutely happy, and I've never been that happy before in my life. Michael Hingson  13:20 Good for you and Daya, that'll, that's great. Well, it's exciting. I have lived in a number of homes. My wife and I got married in 1982 and then she passed away in 2022 And so we, we lived in various places, and we always figured out how to make it work. We had challenges because she was in a wheelchair her whole life, but we, we love to build houses when we could. There were, there were a couple times that we couldn't, but we love to build houses because that way we build accessibility into it, and it doesn't cost to do that. So, Helmut Stapel  13:54 yes, Michael Hingson  13:55 so we, we had a lot of fun with, with that. So, I, I, I can't complain a whole lot. It's worked out pretty well, but I'm glad you guys are getting into a house that'll be pretty exciting. That'll keep you busy, and while you're moving from one house to another, you'll probably find all sorts of treasures that you forgot you even had. Helmut Stapel  14:15 Can can be also some things in some cartoons or in wardrobes or whatever it is, all things I have books of my father as well, instance he was a captain, as I said, and some things are maybe hidden somewhere. Really keen on doing that, for example, as I have a past as a musician as well. When I was 23 I had a record contract with Sony Records, and somehow, regarding private things, this did not come out on the way I wanted it to be. It was for three or four years, but all this musician past is also in some draws line with things or songs. I, I started to compose and. Maybe I start this in our new home next to the fireplace again. There Michael Hingson  15:04 you go. Well, that'll be kind of fun, Helmut Stapel  15:07 definitely. Michael Hingson  15:08 So, when did you found, when did you start your own company? Helmut Stapel  15:12 Ah, that was almost 30 years ago, was in 1997 right? Directly after my apprenticeship as an editor, because I figured out that it's somehow my spirit to be more on my own track. This is also maybe founded because of my father being a captain, because when I was a young boy standing on the bridge, and he asked me if I like to be the captain of the ship, I was seven years old, and I was then asked to guide and to lead this big freight ship to the Biscaya near to Portugal in a stormy day, and I was this feeling of I can go everywhere, I could go everywhere, and so from this moment on, I had the feeling that the chances I create for myself are endless when I give them the chance to appear, and so this is why I decided to become self-employed. Michael Hingson  16:11 Wow, so that, well, it's kind of fun. So, do you, you've decided, though, you don't want to be a captain anymore? Helmut Stapel  16:18 Yes, I've became, I've become a sailor. I had a sailing boat, but I was not about to make this my profession to say so. Right, I'm a seaman as well. I do a lot of cruises, I write about cruises, I work for several magazines. I've just come back from the middle ocean with a nice trip, Explorer One from MSC, it's the Italian shipping company. I visited Sting, the international position, on his vineyard in Tuscany, which was quite an honor. And so there is a lot of connection to being a seafarer. I like cruising, and Michael Hingson  17:00 I've had had fun doing it, and would like to do more of it, even though it's just me now, but I, and I will, I think cruising for me is a great way to take a vacation, because I only have to unpack once, but, but more important than that, you know, unlike being in a timeshare where you, you go and visit places and drive, you know, I'm not going to drive or anything like that. So, I, I like cruising. I think that'll be kind of fun, and I'm looking forward to doing that in the next few years again. But, in the meanwhile, in the meanwhile, as I speak, I get to travel around and meet lots of different people, and that's kind of fun too. Helmut Stapel  17:40 Definitely, I think you're the same as I am regarding that the exchange with people is something which makes oneself feeling alive, because there are so many impulses and things one maybe has never been thinking about, and suddenly some ideas pop up out of this conversation, which is, which is quite great. Michael Hingson  18:06 Well, so tell me about your company that you started 30 years ago. It's been a been going a long time. Tell me about that. Helmut Stapel  18:14 My pleasure, because at it's also about thinking positive about life and not building your own barriers, because at that time I was, I was not a rich man, I'm not today as well, but I had so less money that I was not able to, at that time they were the starting time of computer, I was not able to have an old fax, so I had to ask some friends in the company if I could just creep in the, in the midday break into the office of their chef to send a fax to a company in Munich I wanted to work for, and so it was a bit adventurous, I really had not a lot of money. I found him affirming it in a two room apartment, and the financial department wanted not to give me the tax back, because I said it's not, it's not possible to live in a two room apartment, and in the same way found a firm, and I said, yeah, but I did it, I did it, and so in this way I worked on then working for radio because it did an apprenticeship as well then why I founded my firm and in this way it grew and grew and I did during the time all the work and apprenticeship and all kind of media you can imagine so I can work today for print for radio, I'm doing reportages for online, for TV, and in this way I ended up at the university at the end. Now, after 30 years, again, I think after 20, because since 10 years I work as a teacher as a lecturer at different university on German and English internationally as well. From South America to Japan, because online is a fascinating world where even there are no borderlines, and so I'm really happy that I was able to fulfill this dream, starting as I said, without fear. I always said I just try and never fail, I do it some other way. That's the point. Michael Hingson  20:24 You figure out a way to make it work, Helmut Stapel  20:27 absolutely, with the help of people. For example, that's always important that you meet people which feel some sympathy for you. That's right, just to help you, or they have some contacts. Most important is I think that the passion you feel for your work is readable, is hearable, whatever your media you work for, that people enjoy to follow you. And then the people who just are your employers say, 'Wow, we want to have more of that. So I think this is the point. How it works. So, what's the name of your company? It's Stop Press and Public, and it has a has a history behind that, because the part of Germany where I come from, as you see, my last name is Staple, S T A P E L, and we speak here flat German, which name means that staple is called Stoppel with an O instead of an A, right? And so I took the short form of Stoopel with an S T O P. It's like a stop sign you have in traffic, and so I said, okay, if I have stop, this is cool internationally seen for a marketing point, and I needed some things because I always, in the beginning, also as well thought, and I was sure that I wanted to work internationally, and so I thought that I need something which is short, which is international, and so I said I do it press, and there's something I do which is public, and then it will stop press and public, which is quite great, because I had no idea when I went the first time to the USA. I gave someone my business card. He said, "Whoa, this is the cool agency name, and say, "Why? And he said, "Yeah, regarding that, stop press as a synonym for latest news, stop the printing, stop the Michael Hingson  22:21 presses. Yeah. Helmut Stapel  22:22 Yes, I wasn't aware of that. And so there's really funny, yeah. And this is how that, how that figures out. Michael Hingson  22:30 And what do.. and what does the company do? Helmut Stapel  22:34 I do everything from all topics apart from ice hockey and soccer, because I, to say so, I could write or do some reports about that, but I have, you know, passion for this kind of sports, so I do everything apart from soccer and ice hockey, but also then I'm a photographer as well, so I do reportages all around the world regarding traveling as scientific journalists, as well. I do write for scientific magazines, which gives me a deep insight into topics I had never any idea before, which keeps my brain moving on and moving on, and also connecting different topics, which are maybe normally are not connected, and I do cultural reports as well. I do videos. I work for social media, and I develop social media and marketing companies as well, for big companies all around the wall, for example, the Q, not line England. I did some marketing, and there are others. So, everything which is connected with communication in what way ever is what I do. Michael Hingson  23:54 So, it's a marketing and communications company, which, which keeps you busy. How is it just you, or do you have other people in the company? Helmut Stapel  24:03 No, it's just me, and this is fascinating as well, because after I think 10 years, when I founded the firm, I was at a point from the mass of work, which came from all sides to me, to decide if I stay on my own or if I grew my firm, my company with some clerks regarding Dan becoming bigger, and when I was thinking about that, I had a closer look at my dog, which was a shepherd dog, a German Shepherd dog, and we were close friends, and he was my partner in triathlon, I did 10 years triathlon, and he was my running and my swimming partner as well, and so I looked at him, and at that time, at the day we wanted to go into the forest as we always did, and suddenly I was aware that if I have all this responsibility regarding all the people and getting all the work that they get their money at the. End of the month, and can feed their families, and things like that, that will be such a pressure for me and my small family as well. That I said, now, okay, I don't do that, because I will just lose my freedom, and so I decided to keep it small, and the way that I can normally live, and I'm not a poor man, but I'm not a rich man as well. But I have all the time of the world to organize myself. I can go to for a forest walk whenever I want. I can sleep midday on my couch whenever I want, and that was the point why I'm just on my own. Michael Hingson  25:38 And you can do podcast interviews whenever you want, and podcast conversations whenever you want. Helmut Stapel  25:43 Yes, definitely, Michael Hingson  25:44 that works out pretty well. Well, that's great. So, so what you have a project I think you're working on called The Center. Tell me about that. Helmut Stapel  25:54 Yes, thanks for asking, because this is something which is really on my mind and my heart, because dear Mike, as you asked before, regarding traveling the world, making experiences, meeting people over the years, it came to me and to my mind there are so many things where the world is not going in a direction where it should go just to be a good place for all the people that live on this planet, including all the nature which is on this planet, because without nature we cannot live on this planet, and so I developed the idea, and I'm working on this project, and I think in 2027 we will have the first, the first events is to found a place, which is called the center, because all the structures we were used to for decades, politically, naturally seen society, whatever it is, they are all breaking down, there are no, no, no roots anymore, and people are anxious that everything falls apart, and there's no center anymore, and so the idea was just to create a center where leading people from all kinds of areas, like it's economy, it's philosophy, it's a technical scene, it's astronomy, it's a religious whatever it is, just to take all this knowledge and all these different opinions and to make events for people which are in leading positions to create a feeling of that we are all in a network, because the earth is round, we cannot flee from here. We have to stay here, and we have to work with that. And the point is, when we all take something from the cookie plate and never give back anything on the plate, it will be empty, and if it's empty, no one is a winner, no one is a winner, and so the center is about then giving people the idea when they try to live a life where they give something, and it means not that they should give all their money, which they make to other people, it's about friendliness, it's about health, it's about clean water. It's about giving a warm word, and it's also giving more money as well. If someone's doing a good job, and so making the places where they live a better place, and the way they could do, and in this way giving more space for this message, because people have been treated better, they treat other people better, and it's like you throw a stone in the water, and small waves are coming, and just go. And this is the point. What the center is going to be about. If Speaker 1  28:54 you enjoy Unstoppable Mindset, and would like to help us continue bringing these conversations to you each week, we've created a way for you to support the show. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and continue sharing stories, insights, and ideas that inspire people to live with purpose and possibility. If supporting the podcast feels right for you, you'll find the link in the show notes. Thank you for being part of the unstoppable mindset community. Michael Hingson  29:28 Well, and when you throw a pebble into the water, the waves go out to the end, and then they come back, and, and it's a process. It's a process. You're Helmut Stapel  29:37 right, definitely. Michael Hingson  29:38 So, how far along are you with with this? You said in 2027 you think you're going to have the first event, and what, what, what kind of preparations are you making, and how is that going Helmut Stapel  29:50 from the first steps, writing an expose, getting my, and Daya is with me as well, because we like to found this together, just. Putting the first thoughts on paper, writing an expose, getting clear about what should it be about, having the first contacts, meeting people was like creating some kind of magnetic field, because suddenly when we started with that, things came by itself to us, that was fascinating regarding people offering sponsoring the website, for example, I have been to Zurich to an event where I met people I was not aware about, which fit to, for example, than the event character to other people, which one is the former director, the technical director of the NASA, the space agency, there's some kind of neurologist, we would say something, some people who work on brain artificial intelligence, whatever it is, and so I meet a lot of people since then who future researchers, whatever, who will be able, and would love to have events and a speech at the events of the center to be part of creating a horizon for all the people who come there to make sure and clear that in which position we are in the moment we look at earth in the space, because not many people are aware of that, how, how fragile this is, and so with all the knowledge and all the things like philosophy, which, as I said, we will try to implement a feeling of we have an at the people I have to do something, and in this way we are on the way. We have two places where we love to make the events. We came across that in the beginning we would think to concentrate on one place, but then we figured out it's better to have different places, just to have more atmosphere. One is in Switzerland, and the other is in Italy. And we are about to create, then, the program to make sure, as people have to pay for that. This is quite a point. We cannot do it for free, because there are some costs, but to create the program and sending invitations, making advertisements on Instagram, social media, whatever it is, and have a closer look on LinkedIn, how the feedback is, and the point is that without, as I work all my life like that, even if I write a novel or whatever it is, without setting a deadline for something, you will never reach your aim, because you say, yeah, maybe sometime someday. No, we do it in 2027 in summer, and in this way we have some time to move into a new home and our house, and in the same moment, just working with the people who already have said that they want to have a speech there, for example, we also are in touch with Laura Chaplin, which is a niece, you say, so from Charlie Chaplin. She lives in Switzerland. She, she loves to come there too, because she, she's a person who thinks that humor is an important point in life to create some kind of life feeling, and so in that way we are on the way to have then the first event in June or July 2027 and it will be in Switzerland at the Lake of Your Walsh Stetter Zie, near to Lucerne, or in Tuscany near to Lawrence Fierense, Michael Hingson  33:48 that sounds exciting. How large do you think the event will be? Helmut Stapel  33:52 We think about two events in the beginning in a year with maximum of 15 participants, maybe 10, because it will be very intensive, and it's not something to say so, which can be in Germany. We say inflation, inflation, or maybe this is the word in English. It's something that has to grow, as to say so. I have a friend. When I talked to him about that, he said that's too big. You will never, never see and realize how this will work. And I said, no, this is not the idea behind it, because someone has to start the process. All the things which can be big in history of humanity started at one point, and over if it takes centuries, I don't care. Someone has to start it, and if the idea works, it will work inside the people, which carry the idea to other people. And so we start with, I think, two events in a year, and maybe then 10 up to 15 people, max. Simon, Michael Hingson  35:01 well, so 10 to 15 people will be speaking. Is there an audience in addition to that, or it's just going to be an event with those people, and they're going to then take the message elsewhere? Helmut Stapel  35:13 No, the audience will be 10 to 15 people. Got it? Because the idea behind this, that also, because they were thinking about that every every change in society, if you look at human history, started on an unhealthy basis, which means that we're all people who were hungry, they were poor, whatever it is, and they were just fed up with the lives they were living, and said we have to change something, and this always meant war, this meant revolution, whatever it is, and at the end, most of the time, exactly those people became like the people they were talking about before, that they are the vicious people, so we thought about if we want to change something, the best thing is to talk to the people who are able, in their actual, in their current positions, to change something, which is their advantage as well. This is the concept of the center. It doesn't mean that you change when you change your mindset in this way that you lose something. No, it's about the advantage for everyone, and this is the idea behind the center. Michael Hingson  36:23 How did this come to your, to your mind? How do you, how did you create it? What, what caused you to think about doing this? Helmut Stapel  36:32 I have not really an exact idea. It was, it was a, it was a fusion of all the things I was talking about. There was one moment where suddenly all the things I mentioned in the beginning, regarding there's no center, everything is falling apart. I witnessed that, as everyone does on the TV and the radio, on social media, and when this witness, I talk to people, to friends, and also in other countries, and I figured out that this kind of anxiety creeps into the minds and souls of so many people that they got stuck in their lives, and that somehow all this beauty, which is around us, is not seen anymore, and it's just something that it's like the world is going to be getting dark, whatever it is, and we can stop that. And that was the point when that this, when I said someone has to stop that. And then I said, okay, then I'm the one, together with Daya. Michael Hingson  37:39 Well, that'll keep you and I are busy, you know, gives you, gives you something to do, and, and, and I'm sure you'll, you'll create an environment where there'll be a lot of good ideas that will come out of it, which is, of course, what it's all about, right? Helmut Stapel  37:53 Yes, yeah, definitely, because the way we treat each other is the basis for all that, regarding that we both have have an eye on each other, a closer look, that the other one feels good, just asking, do you need something, can I do something, and things like that, and that way we created a process which brings us with the positive energy forward in a very, very exciting and powerful way. Michael Hingson  38:23 Well, and that's, you know, that's always exciting, and it'll be interesting to see where, where this goes, and how the center grows, and how you can use that to influence people. We need to have more of that, I think the whole idea of helping to create and change, well, to change the world and make it a better place, there's always a good thing to do. Helmut Stapel  38:49 Yeah, I think you're definitely right, Mike. Also, then based on the idea that when we start with that in this on the small scale, it doesn't mean that not other people can do the same in other countries, you know. I registered the trademark just to, and the logo, and the and the and the sign, because it makes sense to have something which is steady, and if other people, then, for example, think that they are convinced by this idea, there's, there's nothing which is against the idea, then, that they do is in the country with the same concept as well. So, this is what we hope, that it's for example, I think there's always fascinating friend of mine, he, he's a scientist in mushrooms, and he's so keen on mushrooms, and he's telling about mushroom stories all day long, but the point is, this is the most fascinating living being, because it's under the ground, and it's just no one is seeing how it moves, and it's getting bigger and bigger, and what we eat is just what pops. Up right, and but but it's invisible, and when it comes out, everybody says I had no idea that it's that big, and I think this is the idea about sorry, the center creating a network which grows by itself and has more and more points where the idea pops up, that's the point, Michael Hingson  40:18 yeah, which, which makes sense. Tell me about some of the books that you've written, if you would. Helmut Stapel  40:25 I love to love to, because as I said, when I was eight, I wrote my first essay, which somehow astonished the teacher, and then I wrote my first poems, and short stories was 1312 or 13 years, and then I was aware of the fact that I want to become a writer. What happened was I became a writer in the way that I became a journalist, which took a lot of time, because I'm self-employed, but in the same way I was always keen on writing books, and I wrote several books, I think. Meanwhile, it's seven or eight. The first novel and short story thing, the first novel was 2024 and the short story mixed with with pictures. I'm doing pictures as well. I'm a painter as well, and so this was then 20 years ago, and so this is just the process of developing things. There's a poem book as well, it's called Lemon Land, which is quite interesting with funny poems, and as I'm interested in so many things, there are people asked me to write tourism things about lighthouses, for example. There were people, they asked me to write economic books about how a harbor works. For example, in Germany, we have one of the biggest, or some of the biggest container harbors of the world, the city where I live, Bremerhaven, for example, which is very connected to the USA. We had, I think, 6 million containers a year, and now we are somehow about 3.8 3.6 or whatever it is, and so this is some logistical thing, I wrote a fitness book as well, since I did triathlon 10 years and it was a vegetarian at that time, and so I figured out how that works, and suddenly I started to eat meat again, because then from one day to another it tastes good again for me, and so I wrote a fitness book, as well. It's called The Couch Coach, because I figured out that so many people sitting in front of the TV saying, "Ah, I would like to go to a studio, but it costs so much energy, and I would love to stay in front of my TV. And so I thought to develop a fitness program for people just laying on the couch and making sports, so it works with some, it's not a lot of weight, it's for your food and for your hands, and so within 15 or 20 minutes, you can just exercise your body from the food while you, while you eat pizza and eat Coca Cola. So I also have some diet program in the book, but you're not forced to do this, is this is not this. If you want to become a better man, just have a diet and do sport. No, a lot of people just stop them doing that, because it's exhausting. And so you can decide to change your life, but you can keep on lying on the couch, just having pizza and drinking Coke. It's just about bringing people into the mood of movement, and so I think this is the mixture. Actually, I wrote a travel guide, which maybe can now will come out this year, and it's the first travel guide one has written in this style on this planet. Honestly, there's no book like that. I'm very proud on this, and while I'm looking for someone that publishes it, I already work on my next novel with Willy, a criminal story, which plays on a lighthouse. Daya is very excited hearing the next things I have written, and so these are the writing projects I do work on. Michael Hingson  44:16 So, what's the name of the travel book? Helmut Stapel  44:19 I cannot say this is a secret, it's Michael Hingson  44:23 not out yet. So, yeah, you can't say what's the last book. Oh, go ahead. Helmut Stapel  44:28 The last book is also quite exciting, because it will be published next week on English, and will be available worldwide. It's called The Day a Chinese Ate a Bet, and so, as you can imagine, it's about Corona, and it's the very first book on a journalism basis written in a comedian style, apart from the fact that Corona was not really funny, that that takes all the things which has happened based. Based on a two year research on press releases from US government, the World Health Health Organization, whatever it is, articles, just to make an overview, what happened at what time, and who did say what, because of blaming whom, to bring some light into this chaos in a very funny way, regarding that, the theory and the rumor that Chinese eat beds are just based on one video from an influencer from Thailand who pretended to eat a bed, and so that was an ah, all Chinese eat bats, they produce corona, and so this is why it's called like the day Chinese ate a bad and the main point is the message in this book is not to believe everything people are telling you because they want to influence you and not to ask the question where's the source where's the basis for that and so yeah and it's in one day in Wuhan, a taxi driver who has all the people, there's a billionaire called Phil Bates, you can assume who I mean, and other people who are driving in this taxi one after another, and all this taxi driver gets all the stories and infos, and so he gets more confused and confused and nervous, and so it's a day in Wuhan where it pops up all the people who are connected, maybe with the with the existing of the coronavirus, and they all meet at the end in a final place to say so. And then we have the conclusion, but I won't, I won't spoil that. Oh, you don't want to do Michael Hingson  46:42 that? No, by no means. So, it'll be published in English next week, huh? Helmut Stapel  46:47 Yes, exciting! Wow, Michael Hingson  46:48 that's pretty cool. Helmut Stapel  46:51 I'm really proud on that. Michael Hingson  46:54 Well, so what publisher is publishing it, or how's that working? Helmut Stapel  47:00 I did this by myself. Okay, Helmut Stapel  47:03 yeah, with this book, for example, and have chosen the soil name Arthur Block because it was my grandpa, and I thought Arthur Block is more international than Helmut Staple. It's more, there's more speed behind it. Arthur Block, yay. And as I did my first apprenticeship as graphic designer, I decided, because I'm familiar with books and publishing with the newspaper, I have all the knowledge to publish my book by myself, and I try to, and it's working out good, because I have a lot of five star five five-star ratings on Amazon, and there are some kind of.. we have in Germany, for example, companies like Books on Demand, which then bring this with an ISBN number into all bookshops in the world, and so it was a kind of adventure. I still work on that. Regarding also, thank you for naming this in your podcast, doing some marketing on Google, and things like that. Normal, just have a closer look, how that that works. And so, with the with the travel guide, I'm in touch with Lonely Planet, which is quite known as travel guide, which young people love all around the world, and they are interested, and so looking forward if they really want to. If not, and if no one likes to, I publish it by myself again Michael Hingson  48:35 now. So, will the day the Chinese ate a bat, when that comes out in English form, will that also be available in places like Amazon? Helmut Stapel  48:45 Definitely, I figured out, and this is the exciting part of, at first I had no idea how that works with Amazon and Kindle, and whatever it is, and then I figured out, by it was incidentally, when I created this book at first in German, then I published it on Amazon, and they have an ISBN number as well. And I thought, okay, now I'm in business internationally, and a friend of mine said, okay, I like to buy your book, I go to a bookshop, and he had the title and asked for the book, and they looked into the PC and said there is no book like that, and there is no author like that, and he called me, and I said this is not possible, because I have the ISBN number here from Amazon, and then I figured out that Amazon has an own ISBN number, which doesn't pop up in the international catalogs of bookshops, you need a different ISBN number from the first three numbers, Michael Hingson  49:41 yeah. Helmut Stapel  49:42 Yes, and so I always have to use two channels, it's Amazon with Kindle and things like that, and also the normal book shops who like books on demand, as I said, with the international normal ISBN number. Michael Hingson  49:55 Will there be a an audio version of the book? Helmut Stapel  49:58 Yes, I work. That since I'm a radio moderator as well, and we have a studio at home, and we will have a really pretty studio, and on your house, I love it. I will produce the books as audio versions as well. Michael Hingson  50:13 Well, that'll be exciting. You'll have to let us know when, when the audio version, especially, comes, comes out. That'll be, Helmut Stapel  50:20 I will, Michael Hingson  50:20 that'll be easier for me to read. I mean, I can buy a print book, and I can use optical character recognition to read it, but I'm lazy. I'd rather have an audio version, and I know other people would too. So, that'll be, that'll be exciting when it, when it does come out. Helmut Stapel  50:34 I'll let you know, it's more personally somehow, if you just see the voice of than the author just reading something. Michael Hingson  50:40 Yeah, well, whether it's you reading it or someone, it'll still be good to have an audio version. Now, you have also made a movie. Tell me about the movie. Helmut Stapel  50:49 Yes, I work on that. It's not in the cinema, it's the process I'm still working on, and I'm really proud on that too. Yeah, because it's also, yeah. yeah, realizing what chance you can take to do whatever it is, and as I said, the borderlines you have are the borderlines you put by yourself, and when I figured out that I was going to go to Savannah, USA, and had the chance to have an interview with Stratton Leopold, who is the very, very well-known producer in the USA. He made movies like Mission Impossible, Star Trek. He was involved in Captain America, and things like that. I thought, when I have so many ideas in my head, I just can write two pages down and just ask him if he thinks it's a good story, and so when we had this interview, we're sitting on our own in an old cinema in Savannah, next to the ice shop he's running, he has taken that from his father, Leopold's ice cream, it's really cool because you have all the things from his movies into the ice shop, all the things from Mission Impossible, and this is really cool. And so I was asking him if you could maybe have a closer look at this two page, no, I think it was four pages, and what he thinks about the story, and he said, yeah, for sure, and was quite great a moment in my life, because in the interview he before mentioned how many people give him short things, manuscripts or text, and hope that he's doing something with that, and there, and he said there's so many things he's sorry to say that, but they are not good, and then he was reading my text, and at the end he was looking at me and was like one second, two seconds, three seconds, and then he said this is a good story, and I say, thank you. And then he asked me if he could take it home with him, just have a closer look. He asked me if I had already saved it. I said, no, I didn't. He said, just do. For example, now I'm a member of the American Writers Guild East, so that my text and my scripts are protected and I shifted all my dates behind with the travel journalism because he asked me if I can come back next day and we had a closer tour in Savannah to look for locations where we can just have this movie we were looking for people with money then for script writers and things like that but unfortunately in between, then Corona popped up, and it was then this 2021 22 and 23 in the middle, I think we started to work again on that, but unfortunately, the people who was were before able to give the money, they were gone, and so we are start, we have started from some new point, but with the same energy, and suddenly, because our movie should be named Wish, like the Wish, because it's about wishing something, and it's a mixture between the digital world and the fairy tale world and the reality, to say so, which is quite interesting, and suddenly I walked beneath a cinema in Germany, and I saw this Walt Disney movie, Wish, and I said no, impossible. So there was this title, and we had a conference as well. So we renamed the movie. I cannot tell you how it is named, but we found people with money. Again, we have a script writer, and so we're going in the next process. Then I'm going to contact different companies like Netflix, Walt Disney, and Paramount. At first, the three is enough. And we have in Germany an institution, it's called a Deutsche Film Ferderung. They give money by the state to people who create movies. I'm in touch with them. Helmut Stapel  54:45 The only point is that if you get money from the state of Germany, you have to integrate parts of Germany visual into the movie, so, and this is this is the reason why in Mission Impossible films. Tom Cruise starts from Berlin with a plane or a factory in Hamburg is going to explode, or whatever it is, because they got money from the German state for the production, and we worked on that already, and so this is the point I think. Also, 22 seven will be a very, very fascinating year for me, because we think about having the movie then on the market, it's Michael Hingson  55:27 exciting. Absolutely, well, so what, what, what would you say to someone to help them get motivated to achieve their goal, whatever that might be. Helmut Stapel  55:44 Whoa, as I also teach script writing, there's one point where we start in how this movie script starts. It always starts with an idea, and the idea is only there because you realize something, which has happened, and then you, you stuck to that, and you go on with that, and don't stop developing it till the script and the movie is done, and so it's the same in reaching your life goals. If you have an idea, maybe you have it by itself in your brain, or you are motivated by people, or you want to copy or cover whatever it is, but there are two chances, two channels to say, so you can go. The one is to demotivate yourself, because you say, 'Oh no, I don't think this is quite good. It could be better. There may be some people who might say it could be better, or they think about things what I think, and so then you lose your energy. The other channel is to realize that every everything you're thinking, everything you figure out is unique in the world and the universe, and if you just blow it away, it's gone. And this is such a waste, this is such a waste, and so just take the channel, keep the idea like a treasure, get energy, money, whatever it is, and think about that. Also, a tree is not a tree because it's grown up in 10 seconds, it starts small, and so start small, like I said, with the Savannah cinema thing with Stratton, have a closer look at my script. What do you think? And so then maybe in one and a half year, this movie will then be into the cinema, and also it doesn't matter what other things that are, if you stay to your idea, don't block yourself, and don't forbid you anything regarding thinking how something could work. Test it, as I said, and if it doesn't work, test another way. Thomas Alpha Edison, for example, before he, he was able to have electric light, I think he destroyed 1000 of the gluing, whatever, glooming, whatever, bomb, because the material wasn't right. And then he was asked by some journalist, wasn't that frustrating? And he said no, because then in this way I figured 1000 way out, how it does not work. You find 1000 Michael Hingson  58:36 things that didn't work, you don't have to worry about them anymore. Helmut Stapel  58:39 Yeah, and as I always say, even if you are going to be self-employed, looking for clients, whatever it is, if you are disappointed by yourself or by someone else, take it as a motivation. It's a motivation. It's not the end of the world, it's the start of doing something else. Michael Hingson  58:59 What do you think is the most important thing that you've ever Helmut Stapel  59:04 done. Meeting Daya, of course, I think that's Michael Hingson  59:08 a good answer. Helmut Stapel  59:09 This is one, and during my lifetime, I saved the life of seven people for real, biologically, financially, emotionally, so this is something I'm very proud on, regarding cost, cost a lot of energy to do that, but they are on their way, and they're still here, which is quite great. This is something I wrote, my first novel. Yeah, I saved my mother's life, which is quite a good thing, because she brought me to the world. This is something, and what else? Let me think, because it's such an important question. I think that this is something. Okay, and there was a day when I figured out that it's an important thing to love myself and. That I like myself, and even if there are things which are maybe not quite content with, but that I realized that I'm a worthwhile person in that way. When I give something to other people, and this way I have grown, because I don't expect people to give something to me back. If they do it, it's fine. Then I'm grateful, but in that way I can give a lot of things to other people, and this is, I think, a bit - this is a big gift. Michael Hingson  1:00:30 That's great. Well, if people want to reach out to you, how do they do that? Helmut Stapel  1:00:35 It could be on my homepage, as it maybe appears. Then, after our podcast it's www stop press, what could it be.de stop press or Michael Hingson  1:00:48 de, okay, Helmut Stapel  1:00:49 or even also on on WhatsApp on my mobile phone would work because I love fast conversation and writing emails as well, yeah. Instagram would be a good idea. It's also stop press on Instagram. There are a lot of channels, but I think these are the most important. LinkedIn, for example, also Michael Hingson  1:01:12 stop press again. Helmut Stapel  1:01:14 Yes, Michael Hingson  1:01:15 okay. Well, I hope people will reach out. This has been absolutely fascinating. I have enjoyed it. I hope you have, and absolutely. And it's time for you to go to bed. It's getting late there. It's 10 o'clock. Yeah, I Helmut Stapel  1:01:27 think I will not go to bed. I asked my wife if we have an hour TV watching from the couch and having couch coach training. Well, there you go. Well, Michael Hingson  1:01:36 maybe now she can watch TV again, since we keep the internet free. But I want to thank you for being here, and I want to thank all of you for listening and watching us today. If you'd like, if you'd like to talk to me, any of you, feel free to email me at speaker at Michael hinkson.com that's s p e a k e r at m i c h a e l h i n g s o n.com Hopefully, you will also reach out to Helmut, love to get a review from you, so wherever you're observing the podcast, please give us a review, and if you know of anyone who ought to be a guest, we'd love it if you'd introduce us. We're always looking for people to tell their stories, but Helmut, I want to thank you again for being here. This has been absolutely wonderful. Helmut Stapel  1:02:20 Thank you so much, Mike. It was my pleasure. Comes from the heart, and it was a very, very interesting and great time. And I hope we stay in touch to start some common projects that would be wonderful. Michael Hingson  1:02:30 Let's do it. But I really thank you for being here. Helmut Stapel  1:02:34 My pleasure, Mike. Michael Hingson  1:02:38 Thank you for being here with me on Unstoppable Mindset. 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"Of course we're gonna have a menu that's constantly changing, we're following nature. And your ingredients when they're at their peak, your dish is gonna be at its peak. So why put something on a menu that maybe is out of season already two months ago. And that also challenges us to think outside the box, to be creative, which is something that we're taking back from Noma because the creativity there goes beyond what you may imagine.”We're in great company with Samantha Lamanna and Luca Invernizzi, the chefs and visionaries behind Tenuta Lamanna, who spent four formative years at Noma in Copenhagen before stepping away to pursue their own hospitality dream. Now they are cultivating a soon-to-be agriturismo and restaurant nestled in the Tuscan countryside between mountains and sea, where rolling vineyards meet olive groves and family values take root. Here, they are building not just a place to stay and dine, but a deliberate return to what matters most—land, community, and the art of slowing down.In this episode, Samantha and Luca invite us into their formative first year of learning to let the land lead, building a restaurant rooted in seasonality and creativity, and discovering that the greatest plans are the ones flexible enough to change with the seasons.Top Takeaways[2:25] Two different childhoods on opposite sides of the world, yet both shaped by family kitchens and the belief that food is where it all begins.[5:10] At Noma, one of the world's most competitive and intentional kitchens, Samantha and Luca discovered a partnership that grew with the seasons—a foundation that would carry them through everything ahead.[12:15] A family dream deferred by life's twists and turns for many years became a reality overnight when they least expected it. [19:10] From minute-by-minute timelines in the Noma kitchen to learning that a farm moves even while you sleep—Samantha and Luca are discovering that the greatest lesson is not planning, it is listening to what nature asks of you each day.[25:10] What you see and hear as a guest will shift with the seasons—olive harvests, winter hibernation, budding vines. But you are guaranteed one constant—integration into the daily rhythm of a working farm.[29:25] Apartments with kitchens to cook on your own, a restaurant for shared meals, harvest seasons that welcome anyone willing to learn and teach—Tenuta Lamanna is building a place where you can escape the city, pass through, or stay rooted in community.[32:40]  For Samantha and Luca, seasonality will dictate the menu, hyper-local ingredients will take center stage, and Noma's creative philosophy will continue to guide them. But do not expect Italian food—expect something born from their hands, their curiosity, and the land itself.[37:30] Six family members, six different minds, each with their own expertise—wine tastings, olive oil courses, cooking classes, harvest experiences—all designed so guests can savor memories and carry a taste of Tenuta Lamanna home.[40:15] Medieval piazzas, crystal lakes, mountain bike trails, farmers markets alive with passion—Samantha and Luca have become tourists in their own backyard, eager to share what they're discovering.[45:15] At Tenuta Lamanna sustainability is not just philosophy, it is practice—nothing wasted because everything comes full circle, from kitchen to animals to land and back again.Notable MentionsNoma in Copenhagen, DKMassa MarittimaFollonicaLago dell'AccesaSouth Italian SugoNorth Italian Polenta TaragnaVisit For Yourself@tenutalamanna | @samantharosella | @lucaainve

Is Tuscany really as perfect as Instagram makes it look?In this episode of English and Beyond: Advanced English Podcast, Oliver and César sit down to share the unfiltered truth about their recent holiday in Italy - and it's not all rolling hills and Chianti. From postcard-perfect views and delicious dinners to mosquito bites, awkward group dynamics, and way too much sun, this is a real conversation about travel expectations vs. reality.Whether you've had a disappointing holiday yourself or just want to hear two English teachers get a little too honest about their summer getaway, this episode is packed with humour, reflection, and the kind of natural English that textbooks never teach.Watch on YouTube for the video version!

Elohisa Ro'eh was born in Tuscany - Italy and has lived in Africa, India and the Middle East, but now calls Australia home. Inspired by music since the age of four she began her spiritual journey in her early 20's on a quest to find God. After journeying for 25 years in the New Age, everything changed when she had an encounter with Christ 8 years ago that completely transformed her life. She abandoned her old path and have been since devoted to having an intimate relationship with Jesus. Her passion for music is now being focused on worship but also bringing Prophetic messages from The Kingdom of God through music and song.

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Let us help you find your ideal destination @ https://adventurefreaksss.com/ *Subscribe here* youtube.com/@adventurefreaksss?sub_confirmation=1 *FREE EBOOK* - *_The Art of Living Large For Less_* https://adventurefreaksss.com/free-ebook/ How He Retired in Tuscany, Italy on Social Security – Matthew Nagan's Journey In this episode of AdventureFreaksss, join us as we chat with Matthew Nagan, who shares his inspiring story of retiring in beautiful Tuscany, Italy, on Social Security. Discover how he found the perfect blend of affordable living and breathtaking landscapes in one of Italy's most desirable regions. Matthew dives into the process of purchasing affordable real estate in Tuscany, navigating the Italy visa system, healthcare options, and the cost of living that makes retiring in Italy more attainable than you might think. If you're considering living in Italy, retiring overseas, or finding the best places to retire in Italy, this episode is packed with valuable insights. From the best towns to retire in Tuscany to the cheapest regions in Italy, we cover everything you need to know to make your dream of retiring in Italy a reality. Matthew's website to book a stay: Casazio.com Mention AdventureFreaksss sent you and he'll give you a discount!

La Dolce Vita in a mediaeval hilltop village. Miriam thinks what more could you possibly want in life, but can she persuade Shaun? Her small village also engages in mediaeval jousting, the prospect of which causes him some alarm. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence is there to calm his nerves.Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn't going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it's worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guide to their favourite place on the planet.Miriam Margolyes image: Paul Stuart Producers: Beth O'Dea and Caitlin HobbsYour Place or Mine is a BBC Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Hello creatives! I am honoring this episode to my mother. She would have been 88 today on April 3rd. She passed away last year, Sept 30, 2023. So, Mom, this one's for you. She always supported me in my love of travel. She'd often ask, “where is the happy wanderer off to now?”    Well, if you are listening Mom, it's back to Tuscany this time but not solo – better yet with a group of passionate people who also love the joy of traveling to a new country experiencing new cultures, food, wine, and beautiful landscapes. Wish us luck in making it an incredible adventure for everyone! I have a unique episode today. It's different in that my guest, Rico Mandel, co-host of our Sept Tuscany Culinary Adventure, joins me in having a fireside chat about our laptop lifestyles due to our love of travel and the transformation it brings to our lives.  We hope this will hit a chord with you to do the same or some variation of it. And, today we are inviting you to join us live in our April 17th zoom webinar to further experience visually what we will be sharing with you today in the podcast. The no-cost lifestyle webinar, Liberate Your Life in the heart of Tuscany & Umbria, Italy, is now available for registration.   Today's episode, we will give you a glimpse of the webinar where we will cover the 9 day 8-night culinary adventure we designed for those of you who are craving that ultimate full immersion, slow paced Italian experience on Sept 21-29. This episode, however, we go into detail about why this, why now, our backstories, and how Italy transformed our lives and why we are passionate about you sharing this with us. We share our most vulnerable moments when Tuscany became our saving grace for living a better quality life there and back at home in the U.S. Rico and I have been longtime friends since 1986. We've remained friends throughout their own life's journey over the last three, almost 4 decades. It was last year over dinner when they decided to bring together our shared passions for Italy, travel, cooking, culture, transformation, and play into creating a life changing Italian adventure! Get comfortable. Sip some fine wine while listening or enjoy your nature walk as we take you behind the scenes of a laptop lifestyle. If you enjoyed the episode, I'd appreciate a review on Apple & Spotify. Let's connect on IG @marla_diann. Links from the show:   April 17th No-cost webinar, Liberate your life in the heart of Tuscany & Umbria www.marladiann.com/liberate Sogna Toscano Culinary Adventure booking and details: www.marladiann.com/tuscany

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Homes for sale in Tuscany Italy? + A Tuscan Home Makeover  In this week's episode of my Flavor of Italy podcast, I chatted with Dena Fenza, a prominent figure on Instagram known for her recipes, style tips, and lifestyle content. With nearly 150,000 followers, Dena has captivated audiences with her unique blend of Italian-American heritage and New York living.  During the interview, she shared her fascinating journey, from her roots in Brooklyn to her decision to build a life in Italy. Dena's search for homes for sale in Tuscany Italy was methodical and effective and lead to her purchase of a Tuscan farmhouse near Montalcino, in need of restoration. Have a listen to find out all the details: 

'PuSh here, Producer, DJ by night, Audio Engineer by day, from a forgotten-by-god town (Lucca, Tuscany) in Italy, who hates people who make loud noises. I found a way to express myself even if the environment didn't allowed me, thanks to some like-minded people (s/o my family CreativeHub, my night Miscela, my ancestors from UltraTwist). I love to dress in full black, hide my face, bass music and I'm devoted to my day job as to my night job. I may look kinda scary, with the tactical veil and that, but I swear i smell like strawberries and I love people.' 'Fun fact: this platform kinda made me who I am right now, through a pool of people who helped me gain some right popularity and I'm grateful and honoured to be here again. I love everything you can rewind if it hits hard enough and I wish I knew patois to scream on top of my lungs anything in the proper way. UK culture always fascinated me and it was hard to explain across europe back in the days. But now, I pay my respects to it through a set made with UKG/Breakbeat/[Insert-Uk-rapper-here]vocals.' Tracklist: Buni - No Respawn (PuSh Dub) Headie One - Can't Be Us (Efan, Clou, JFL Bootleg) Unknown T - Goodums (Sammy Virji Remix) Gresha - BOUND 2 FALLING IN DUB Kano, Giggs- 3 Wheels Up (bullet tooth bootleg) Skeptic - Special Dedication Wu - Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M (Pj Bridger Refix) OverMono - SO U KNO (efan bootleg) Gentlemens Club - 1999 (Nitepunk Remix) CYCLOPS - Tear Jerker (msft Remix) Nitro - Snakes (PuSh Bootleg) Pyrate - Badders Refix [MSTR] Split The Atom (ft. Foreign Beggars Nikki Nair Remix) Breach - JACK (BRLLNT REMIX) 33 Below, DRIIA -LOYAL Paola e Chiara - Festival (Treega BREAKS RIVIERA Remix) Better Off (feat. Yianna) (msft Remix) Dylan & Harry, Party Favor, Baauer - Thinkin of You Disclosure - You & Me (Flume Remix) [DISINETY FLIP] Oppidan - You & I NOTION - FAKE ID EDIT [DANCE DUBS 006] Shadow Child - 23 (4DDD EDIT) Ketama126 - Piano Piano (PuSh Dub) Interplanetary Criminal - Beat Work Badger, Drinks On Me - Don't Leave okgiorgio, Estremo - Forza BABY KEEM (HABIBEATS EDIT) holandês & KARAN! - MARGINAL Jorja Smith - Little Things (bullet tooth Bootleg)_ FISHER x AATIG - TAKE IT OFF (Ollie Weeks Remix) Champion, Sammy Virji - Hot In Here Xander - Wet Blem Cesco - GITP Cesco, Hamdi - Swing King Hamdi, Cesco - Swing King (CARCA Edit) ID - NEVER LET YOU GO (ID RMX) Bell Biv DeVoe - Poison (VIP) (Shaun Dean VIP Remix) Funkin Matt - Joi Hoda - BTTB Dean Grenier - Rotorvator Hyas, Pura Pura - Speakers J Wax - Nasty AJ Tracey - Red Bull (TC4 Carnival Remix) aespa - Spicy (Nitepunk Remix) Kanye West - All Of The Lights (Girl Tool Pulse Mix) Branko - MPTS (Chords Version) Champion - XYLA Kingdom - Stalker Ha Badder Den Dem - Burro Banton @mnrchy_ www.mnrchy.com

Happy Holidays! So, how are you feeling about this year coming to an end?  There continues to be so much change. In my last solo cast of 2023, I share the consensus of what I have experienced in 2023 along with many I have talked with, coached, sat with over coffee, read online, heard on podcasts, and intuitively felt most of the year. The intuitive answer is the big shift. Life will never be the same. Now three years into this global energetic shift, we must quiet ourselves enough and more often to listen for answers to our needs from our intuition. We are being called to listen even more. Allow the logic and ego mind to do its thing when you need to implement the inner guidance to begin taking action, but not a minute sooner. I share three practices to support strengthening your intuition and discuss how our inner guidance system, our inner GPS, is our sixth sense that we were born with but most were not taught how to use it. Society and collective consciousness have not evolved enough to make that change – BUT we are on the way with all the excellent teachers today insisting we learn what comes natural to us and for us. I take you through a current story of when I patiently waited for that guidance and what came of that was my dream come true. This and more weaves the story of how Sogno Toscano Retreat came to be and I give you all the glorious details in taking the adventure of a lifetime in Tuscany Italy.   Links from the show: Use my calendly link to schedule a 30 min connection call to ask questions about the retreat and talk about your next chapter. https://calendly.com/successcoach-marladiann/connection Early rate ends Dec 28. (6) spots for Tuscany, Italy Women's Retreat May 18-23, 2024. https://marladiann.com/tuscany/ for all the details and registration. 6 days/5 nights in dreamy Tuscany,  Download my free three handouts for creatives www.marladiann.com/free

“When people drive up through the gates, and they come up to the reception and have their first welcome drink, they cancel virtually everything they had planned outside the gates. Because they realize, maybe these 3 to 4 days they've decided to stay at Borgo, there's so much to do and there's so much they would like to experience.” We're in great company with Claus Thottrup, Founder and Owner, along with his wife Jeanette, of Borgo Santo Pietro, an award-winning 300 acre estate and luxury boutique hotel - with encompassing restaurants, a holistic spa, organic skincare range, and extensive working farm they call home - build upon nearly 2,500 years of history, legend, mysticism and sacred healing rights, found in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.  Originally from Denmark, the Thottrup's lived and worked in London for many years before they decided upon building a life in Tuscany for their family. Being inspired to create a type of retreat where they would imagine staying during their own travels, they soon realized the desire to share their vision with the world, welcoming guests to the destination that Borgo has now become.  As we welcome in Season 4 of this series, Claus celebrates the slow evolution it took to weave together their backgrounds in design, building development and restoration, their passion for good food and wine, their dedication to organic production and its sustainability principles, their appreciation of craftsmanship, artisans and antiques, and their love of nature and its curative properties all in order to create the retreat that is now Borgo Santo Pietro. Top Takeaways [1:45] The story of how two Danes met at an Italian restaurant in Copenhagen, pursued careers in property development and fashion design in London, before longing to call Italy home.  [6:30] Little did the Thottrup's know when they went on a search through Tuscany for a private family home, that they would find Borgo Santo Pietro and it would have other plans for them… [15:00] After their own worldly travels, Claus and Jeanette refused to adopt the “no mentality” and instead aspired to ensure “you can have what you want, when you want, where you want.” [19:30] Guests can experience gardens and gastronomy abound - from pop-up dining events in the vegetable garden to the weekly farmers market, from a Tuscan style cooking school to wood-fired pizza classes, from onsite chocolate, ice cream and cheese production to vineyard tours and wine tastings, from microgreens plated at the Michelin-starred restaurant Saporium to the fermented snacks found in the suites. [33:30] “For me it's fundamental, it's the only future,” explains Claus when he discusses the importance of sustainability in the entire ethos behind Borgo and their surrounding community.  [42:00] Jeanette's natural skincare line, Seed To Skin which is grown, developed and produced on property, was inspired by a holistic lifestyle change and spiritual connection to this sense of place.  [53:15] The perfect summer holiday for the Thottrup's includes sailing around the Mediterranean Sea so naturally they built their own sailing yacht, Satori, for guests to enjoy a slow traveled and sustainably focused excursion.  [1:06:20] Every season in Tuscany serves its purpose and there is beauty to be found in each and every one.  Notable Mentions London Fine Dining at Pétrus or The Ledbury The Sword In The Stone at The Abbey of San Galgano Sammarco from Castelli dei Rampolla  Satori Yacht | @satoribyborgosantopietro PN Homes | Italy and UK   Visit For Yourself Borgo Santo Pietro Website | @borgosantopietro Borgo Santo Pietro Wines | @borgosantopietrowines Borgo Santo Pietro Saporium | @borgosantopietrosaporium Seed To Skin Website | @seedtoskintuscany Stay In Good Company Website 

This is our third and final podcast about the beautiful city of Florence and we might have just saved the best til last. But first, Just to answer a question I have received many times about our arrival in Florence in episode 62 – no I still don't know why the guy said he was a sniper and what he was actually trying to say – if you don't know what I'm talking about – then go back and listen to the beginning of Episode 62 and you will understand – still one of the funniest things that happened to us in Florence. Ok, back to episode 64 where we are taking you to my favourite palace in Florence – the Pitti Place (I know, the name doesn't do it justice) as well as the beautiful Boboli Gardens which are a green oasis in the middle of the city.  Our guide Carmella showed us the most amazing galleries and living quarters of the palace. There was a quirky artwork including butterflies and dwarfs plus the most paintings by Raphael any where in the world.  In fact all the Ninja turtles are represented at the Palace. We learnt so much about the art and artists (obviously as I am still calling them ninja turtles) and the beauty in this palace was stunning. Come with us as we walk around the 11 acres of the Boboli gardens.  Some of the best views of the city are from the top of the gardens. We are quite intrigued by some of the grottos which look like lumps of plaster thrown against cave walls, but then you realise they are actually animals. Weird but fascinating. Next we go to a museum and unusual type of art gallery that only the locals seem to know about.  and it was incredible.  It involves rare semi precious stones and it is a technique that is only practiced in Florence.  Stay listening to the end to hear about the sport – if you can call it that – called Calcio Storico.  We tell you about this game which is a combination of rugby, martial arts, boxing, wrestling, and American football, just to name a few. It basically seems like a big brawl on the sand field involving 27 players on each side trying to score the most points. It actually dates back centuries and even some Popes played it in the Vatican city.  It's a game unique to Florence and it's only played once a year in the annual tournament in June and involves 4 teams from the four classic neighbourhoods and the locals love it. Make sure to check out the show notes and pictures from this episode by clicking the link to Episode 64 below www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/64/florence3 If you know anyone planning a trip to Italy please send them to the www.beachtravelwine.com/italy You can find all our travel podcasts and blogs or contact us at www.beachtravelwine.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message

It would be difficult to list every topic that we cover in this podcast with Hans Castelijns; his curiosity and passion for hoof-care are infectious, and we had a great conversation. Learn more about Hans on his website, which comes available in many languages: http://www.farriery.eu Thank you to this episode's sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
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Have you ever wanted to visit the wine region of Tuscany in Italy or be under the Tuscan sun? Well keep listening as we transport you to the stunning Tuscan hills and believe me it was stunning. We spent 2 days in a Castle on top of a hill in Tuscany and it was every bit as idyllic as you can imagine. Listen to hear all about the Castle we stayed in, how we were gobsmacked with our room.  Actually not just our room – everything about this place was spectacular. We describe the views, the gardens, the vineyards and my favourite the infinity pool.  Wow it was amazing. We tell you about the wine tour we did which included a tour of the vineyard, the wine cellar with all the barrels under the castle and then to top it off a five course banquet dinner with accompanying wines in the beautiful restaurant at the castle. Make sure you click on the link to the show notes below to see all the pictures of the castle, the hills, the views and the infinity pool. www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/60/tuscany There is also a link to the Castello Vicchiomaggio where we stayed and a map showing exactly where it is located. And don't forget if you know someone planning a trip to Italy – then please share our Italian podcasts and blogs with them. At www.beachtravelwine.com/italy You can see all our podcasts or blogs or contact us at www.beachtravelwine.com Enjoy Episode 60 all about Tuscany.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message

Law of the Land with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Constitutional Law Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and author of She Took Justice, talks about Protest in the United States for a Broadcast on RadioMontegiovi in Tuscany, Italy.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloria-j-browne-marshall/support

“And so you really are able to experience and meet the world from a very small and beautiful place, which makes you really aware of what's around you. Its a very cosmopolitan place in the countryside next to a tiny town.” We're in great company with Angelica Fenzi, the 4th generation of the Fenzi family to play her part in savoring, refining and celebrating the history of Fattoria San Donato, a small medieval village, working farm, winery and agriturismo immersed in the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside.  Fattoria San Donato and the Fenzi family will always hold a special place in my heart and memory as it was here that Nick Beyer got down on one knee and asked me to marry him, set to the scene of the sun setting over the vineyards, as we nestled into a private picnic paired with the most perfect wine.  As we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of our engagement, it brings me the greatest, most sincere pleasure to share this story of the place and the people that inspired Stay In Good Company.  Top Takeaways [2:25] From a cherished childhood growing up on her family's agriturismo, Angelica moved to London to study anthropology and then Milan to study food and wine, before returning home with that education and appreciation for the terroir and architecture at Fattoria San Donato's doorstep.  [8:10] Its a whole family affair to keep the fattoria fully functioning with Angelica overseeing the marketing, weddings and events, her sister Fiamma taking care of the animals, and her sister Benedetta learning her way around the vineyard and winery.  [10:15] What Angelica's parents have taught her about kindness, generosity, and passion for food and wine.  [11:50] How San Donato came to be, dating back to when it was a hilltop medieval village first documented in 971 AD, to when the Fenzi family purchased the property in 1932, slowly turning it into the farm, winery and agriturismo it is today. [19:00] Expect to experience all of your senses when you arrive at San Donato - the warmth of the sun, the smell of rosemary, the view of beautiful green hills, the taste of a crisp glass of Vernaccia, and the sound of laughter coming from the courtyard.  [22:40] There's so much of Tuscany to explore without having to leave San Donato - from cooking classes to truffle hunting, a dip in the pool to yoga and meditation with horses, you'll learn the techniques, the history and the intention behind these cultural experiences. [26:45] Since the beginning, the Fenzi family has realized they too are guests passing through this place and thus their respect for nature allows the grapes to speak for themselves and be a reflection of the terroir. [42:00] What Angelica and her sisters aspire to do in being the next generation to steward San Donato, from showcasing more art, collaborating with local craftspeople, and continuing to celebrate the Tuscan gastronomy.  Notable Mentions ASD Piuma Sacra (Sacred Feather) Things to do about San Gimignano Gelateria Dondoli  Galleria Continua Vernaccia Wine Experience  Osteria del Carcere  Ristorante Perucà Santo Spirito Square for aperitivo in Florence Volterra where Twilight was filmed Small towns of Monteriggioni & Abbadia a Isola Visit For Yourself Fattoria San Donato Website  @fattoriasandonatobio Stay In Good Company Website

Join Brooke and Elena as they talk about Brooke’s journey from her home in Canada to Tuscany Italy for an extended stay as Brooke and her husband undergo an accessible renovation back home. Jet lagged and recovering from a cold (please excuse her raspy voice!), Brooke explains how everything went wrong during their 16 hour […]

Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment and coercion of individuals into labour or other activities that entail their exploitation. While victims of human trafficking can be led to engage in any type of labour or criminal activity, most anti-trafficking efforts primarily focus on people who are exploited in sex work. Dr Veronica Marconi of Oregon State University recently carried out a study aimed at better understanding how anti-trafficking organisations in the Italian region of Tuscany determine which migrants are deserving of their assistance.

Jill Goux is a sacred light worker and global thought leader who comes to the table with over 27 years of experiences. She is a seasoned intuitive practitioner, channel, transformational coach, master dowser, published writer, and spiritual teacher who loves to shake things up with an abundance of joy, laughter, love and light. Jill's mission is to empower others to stay fully charged and energetically align to their purpose through life-changing experiences. She coined the phrase 'The Energy Renovator' with a clear intention to help people better understand and manage their energy systems while raising the vibration of their environment, body, mind and spirit so they effortlessly shift from survive, to THRIVE! Jill has facilitated numerous retreats across the US and around the world over the past 2 decades. From Naples Florida to Sedona, and Mount Shasta to Tuscany Italy, she enjoys traveling and gathering people together for these life-altering events. Jill is currently on a US tour to build a crystal grid of light. ________________________________________________________________ Guests Links: Half off a Crystal Grid ceremony (online) Code: CRYSTAL22 $50 Off a 60-minute Energy Renovation Soul Session Code: 50SPECIAL www.JillGoux.com
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The PERFECT wine to match with Pizza has been revealed and reviewed by a Master Sommelier When we launched this podcast in January 2022 I didn't even know what 'Vernaccia di San Gimignano' was? In fact until last week I still didn't and now with the help of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos I know about the region, growing conditions, grape style and importantly food to match!

Finally having a chance to sit back & reminisce, Daniel & Daniella take advantage of the beautiful, scenic views of Tuscany, to reflect on how the experience of Italy is starting to change their perspective & outlook on life back in America.PLEASE RATE AND REVIEWFOLLOW ON IG FOR UPDATES ON EPISODES:https://www.instagram.com/allaboutperspectivepodcast/

This bottle hails from the historic Tuscan region of Chianti; the spiritual home of Sangiovese. Master Sommelier Carlos Santos takes us on a deep dive into the approaches he takes to distinguish the sometimes difficult to assess differences between Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir and Gamay.   Find out why we open this bottle of wine at the very START of this episode! Get this bottle where we got ours: Dan Murphys Daily wine tips on our Instagram @GotSomme Watch this episode on Youtube   This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=itemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#031- Today we speak with Kathryn Tomajan and Robin Sloan from Fat Gold Olive Oil.  Launched in 2017, Fat Gold is an Oakland based small batch producer of California Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  They source really interesting olives from all over the state, turning them into unique special olive oils.“We like to think of it as an urban olive oil company, tying agriculture to the cities was a really important part of our origin story”.After working in the food industry for a while, Kathryn went to Italy to attend a masters program focused on food production in 2011 - she calls it the “Hogwarts of Food”.  That is where she fell in love and obsessed with olive oil.“I remember very vividly tasting olive oil with a very well known high end and fancy producer in Tuscany Italy and he was teaching my masters degree class about olive oil and the first one he had us try - we all kind of shook our heads and said - yeah that tastes like the olive oil I know.  He's like ‘that's rancid.  It's completely spoiled.  Let's teach you about olive oil.'  I thought of myself as a Foodie.  I thought I knew my stuff.  I learned I knew absolutely nothing about this product.” They remain inspired by the food production in West Oakland, Emeryville, and West Berkeley.  Instead of pretending to be in Italy or Napa, Robin says they embrace the industrial, practical and straightforward sensibilities of Oakland and the East Bay.  They like to invite people in and remain accessible.Be sure to listen to the whole interview - Kathryn and Robin tell us how to identify real extra virgin olive oil that is grown, harvested, and produced in California on our grocery shelves.

Podcast listeners and first time visitors to Italy Laura and Ed wanted some help with planning their much longed for dream trip to Tuscany. So we asked our friend Danielle Oteri from Italy travel experts Feast Travel to do a live trip consultation with them. In this session we got to the bottom of their motivation for visiting Tuscany, what they did and didn't want to do and more. Danielle provided lots of suggestions for visiting small towns off the beaten path and wineries to enjoy along the way.Watch this video and you'll get lots of tips for your trip to Tuscany Italy - logistics, places to visit, planning your time and more. Danielle is available for trip consultations via the Feast Travel website and  you'll find full episode show notes, including places mentioned here > untolditaly.com/137Want a deeper connection with Italy and help to plan your travels? Join the friends of the podcast here > untolditaly.com/amici The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast Editing, Audio Production and Website Development by Mark Hatter. Production Assistance and Content Writing by the other Katie Clarke - yes there are two of us! Support the show

The protection of animal welfare on farms has gained momentum in recent years in Europe, with more and more EU citizens calling for the end of their cruel exploitation. And this is with good reason, for farm animals are considered as mere profit machines. You've all seen those images of cows, pigs or chicken packed into tight cages or confined to small spaces where they spend a short but painful life. In a never-ending quest for profit, industrial farming allows farm animals to be mutilated, abused, crammed together, fed with low quality feed, and transported across the world in dreadful conditions. Overall farm animals are prevented to live according to their natural needs. Yet, it is said that the European Union has the most advanced legislation in the world regarding animal welfare standards. So why such a gap between the European law and farming practices on the ground? How bad is the state of animal welfare in Europe, and what is being done at the EU level to right such wrongs? Also, what alternatives are there to industrial animal farming? You want the answers to these questions? No worries, Slow Food Europe investigated for you! In this episode, you will hear different points of view on this topic from: Jacopo Goracci, farmer of local ancient breeds of cows and pigs in rural Tuscany (Italy) and coordinator of a Slow Food presidium Andrea Gavinelli, who is in charge of the animal welfare unit at the EU Commission Olga Kikou, European Affairs Manager at the organization Compassion in World Farming Do not hesitate to follow @SlowFoodEurope on Twitter, as well as our guests: @Olga_CIWF, @CIWF_EU and @andreagavinelli. And if you don't yet follow SFYN on Instagram, time to catch up!   Host: Alice Poiron Production, editing: Valentina Gritti Music: Leonardo Prieto A project by Slow Food Youth Network   Financed by the European Union. The contents of this podcast are the sole responsibility of the author and CINEA is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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OBITCH…this week Madison brings us the insanity behind witch burials, Spencer comes through with an awful disease brought on by cannibalism, we've got an obituary for for a spy, one that's just right, and of course, some dumb.ass.criminallllls. Follow along online: @obitchuarypod on Twitter & Instagram.  Write to us: obitpod@gmail.com Get a cameo from us: https://www.cameo.com/obitchuarypodcast Sponsors:  Workable: Visit Workable.com to start your risk-free 15 day trial. Workable is hiring made easy! Bombas: Get comfy with us, visit Bombas.com/obit to get 20% off your purchase!  Hello Fresh: Skip the trip to the grocery store, visit HelloFresh.com/obit16 for up to 16 free meals + 3 free gifts! Raycon: BuyRaycon.com/obit to save 15% on your purchase! Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kuru https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuru_(disease) https://www.healthline.com/health/kuru#causes https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/15/obituaries/aline-griffith-model-countess-author-and-spy-is-dead.html https://digventures.com/2014/10/why-was-this-13-year-old-girl-buried-face-down/ https://www.newsweek.com/face-witch-tortured-revealed-1452333 https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/halloween/plague.html#:~:text=The%20solution%2C%20a%20sort%20of%20vampire%20exorcism%2C%20would,out%20of%20the%20grave%20and%20spreading%20the%20plague https://www.donkeyjunk.com/post/the-hag-of-the-fylde-meg-shelton-the-fylde-witch-of-woodplumpton https://historycollection.com/18-reasons-one-is-executed-for-witchcraft-during-the-burning-times/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2041671/800-year-old-remains-witch-discovered-graveyard-Tuscany-Italy.html https://kmel.iheart.com/featured/the-sana-g-morning-show/content/2020-02-man-fools-churches-into-believing-hes-ed-sheeran-fake-report-goes-viral/ https://obits.columbian.com/us/obituaries/columbian/name/pat-simon-obituary?id=32956005

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Michele Biondi“Down by the river” is the third album by Michele Biondi, from Tuscany (Italy). “Cotton & Moonshine”, his second release as a solo artist, has received positive acclaim in both the E.U. and the U.S.A.In 2015 in Mississippi, he was introduced to the Texas-based blues singer Ray Cashman and harmonica player Stan Street, with whom he began a fruitful collaboration. Since then Biondi had the chance to play in the Us and Europe and also at festivals such as Clarksdale Hambone Festival and Nachez Mississippi Celebration. MICHELE BIONDI,Crosseyed blues,DOWN BY THE RIVERMICHELE BIONDI,Brotherhood,DOWN BY THE RIVERmakingascene,Micheli Biondi,MICHELE BIONDI,Angel of the city,DOWN BY THE RIVERMICHELE BIONDI,Down by the river,DOWN BY THE RIVER 

Hallo Freunde Happy Weekend...Beach Podcast geht mit einem neuen Guest Mix an den Start... An den Turntables war diesmal zu Gast Michela Polli aka SOAVE aus Italien. Viel Spaß Kurt Kjergaard Hello friends Happy Weekend ... Beach Podcast starts with a new Guest Mix ... Michela Polli aka SOAVE from Italy was a guest at the turntables this time. Enjoy It Kurt Kjergaard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIO: Michela Polli aka SOAVE is a DJ/Producer from Tuscany (Italy). She studies Fashion at the Art School and is dedicates to the study of classical guitar, coming soon to the world of informatics and new digital technologies. In the 2015-2016 season , with Her clothing brand GOODSOUND, realizes to Ibiza Global Radio an exclusive line of t-shirts and sweatshirts. Collaborating with the Radio of Ibiza is passionate about the world of DJing. From 2017 to 2018 collaborates with Pure Ibiza Radio, giving life to the "TechNo Danger" project with which intends to subvert the idea of ​​the Techno "Dangerous" among the Public Opinion, through New Techno Sounds able to transmit Emotions and Positive Energies that involve even those who are not a lover of the Genre. In 2019 continues Her mystical musical "Journey", through the Experimentation and an accurate Research of New Melodic Techno Sounds looking for Melody, Harmony and Love able to reawaken the Soul. At the end of 2020 gives life to POLLUTIOn project. POLLUTIOn was born from Musical Inspiration of a Group of Artists to Draw Attention to the serious consequences of Pollution through the production of a dedicated Vinyl Record in Defense of the Environment. Coming soon, stay tuned On: facebook.com/POLLUTIOn2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS: https://soundcloud.com/soavegoodsound instagram.com/soave_official facebook.com/SoaveOfficial -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tracklist: Animal Picnic & Aaryon - Tets (Original Mix) Hans Bouffmyhre - Rise Above (Keith Carnal Remix) Matador - Ramaha (Original Mix) Carlo Ruetz - Strangers [Rukus] Farrago - Trouble Will Follow Farrago - I Serve Afterlife008_Fideles – Hadar Afterlife008_Fideles – Avior VII Circle - Nobody Can Escape From Himself (Keith Carnal Remix) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beach Podcast™ is a Podcast Series by Kurt Kjergaard Beach Podcast™ Website kurtkjergaard.wixsite.com/beachpodcast play ☑ like ☑ share with your friends ☑ | THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT |

Hallo Freunde Happy Weekend...Beach Podcast geht mit einem neuen Guest Mix an den Start... An den Turntables war diesmal zu Gast Michela Polli aka SOAVE aus Italien. Viel Spaß Kurt Kjergaard Hello friends Happy Weekend ... Beach Podcast starts with a new Guest Mix ... Michela Polli aka SOAVE from Italy was a guest at the turntables this time. Enjoy It Kurt Kjergaard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIO: Michela Polli aka SOAVE is a DJ/Producer from Tuscany (Italy). She studies Fashion at the Art School and is dedicates to the study of classical guitar, coming soon to the world of informatics and new digital technologies. In the 2015-2016 season , with Her clothing brand GOODSOUND, realizes to Ibiza Global Radio an exclusive line of t-shirts and sweatshirts. Collaborating with the Radio of Ibiza is passionate about the world of DJing. From 2017 to 2018 collaborates with Pure Ibiza Radio, giving life to the "TechNo Danger" project with which intends to subvert the idea of ​​the Techno "Dangerous" among the Public Opinion, through New Techno Sounds able to transmit Emotions and Positive Energies that involve even those who are not a lover of the Genre. In 2019 continues Her mystical musical "Journey", through the Experimentation and an accurate Research of New Melodic Techno Sounds looking for Melody, Harmony and Love able to reawaken the Soul. At the end of 2020 gives life to POLLUTIOn project. POLLUTIOn was born from Musical Inspiration of a Group of Artists to Draw Attention to the serious consequences of Pollution through the production of a dedicated Vinyl Record in Defense of the Environment. Coming soon, stay tuned On: facebook.com/POLLUTIOn2020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS: https://soundcloud.com/soavegoodsound instagram.com/soave_official facebook.com/SoaveOfficial -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tracklist: Animal Picnic & Aaryon - Tets (Original Mix) Hans Bouffmyhre - Rise Above (Keith Carnal Remix) Matador - Ramaha (Original Mix) Carlo Ruetz - Strangers [Rukus] Farrago - Trouble Will Follow Farrago - I Serve Afterlife008_Fideles – Hadar Afterlife008_Fideles – Avior VII Circle - Nobody Can Escape From Himself (Keith Carnal Remix) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beach Podcast™ is a Podcast Series by Kurt Kjergaard Beach Podcast™ Website kurtkjergaard.wixsite.com/beachpodcast play ☑ like ☑ share with your friends ☑ | THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT |

Carole Stone travels to her holiday home in Caprese Michelangelo, a picturesque village and commune located in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, and the birthplace of Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Carole, a British author and freelance radio and television broadcaster spent 27 years at the BBC beginning as a newsroom secretary and went on to become the producer of Radio 4‘s flagship discussion programme Any Questions? She established her own 'think tank', YouGovStone Ltd, a joint venture with YouGov, the opinion polling agency in 2007. Her late husband, the broadcaster Richard Lindley MBE, worked on BBC Panorama for fifteen years, and was the first western television journalist to interview Saddam Hussein. He also featured on ITV news. Carole is a member of LWS. Other Podcast links 1st link below to my YouTube videos – I posted 11, two a week from first anniversary of Richard’s death 8th November 2020 to firsts anniversary of his funeral 11th December 2020 Around 4 minutes each with the last one nearer 18 minutes as it had the sermon from Revd Dr Sam Wells at St Martin-in-the-Fields and the podcast of Richard talking to me that I used in the piece for you from his Richard & Friends podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6lmkn_dWU7RYH3D6WsVBw 2nd link below to my Carole Stone Grief, taking life in your stride podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grief-and-taking-life-in-your-stride/id1540111185 3rd link to’ Richard and Friends’ podcast below, has photos but they can be ignored https://audioboom.com/channels/4997122he He recorded just three about 8 minutes each, the one I used his conversation with me, plus one with political speech writer David Rogers about the last General Election and another about music he enjoyed with pianist Tom Wakelely. 4th link Richard and Friends podcasts https://audioboom.com/channels/4997122 - Richard and Friends without photos Singer on the Fantasy Holiday podcast is: Alice Callari Girl on the Ukulele: Flora Naughtie

In this week's episode, Lizbeth De Los Reyes and Ana Heermann plan a wonderful Honeymoon adventure to the sun kissed land of Tuscany, Italy. But for real, this week's episode is a Plan There is all about Love, inspired by Valentine's Day. Is there a word for amistad? Yes! It's this episode! Ana takes Liz through all the things she would plan on doing while traveling Tuscany, (it mostly includes food tours and wine tastings) and Liz creates a proper Honeymoon adventure with a beautiful Italian chateau, romantic adventures with a significant other to hot springs and horse races, and a plans for a concert. Follow Just a Little Detour on Instagram at @little.detour.podcast! Follow Just a Little Detour on Twitter at @littledetourpod for updates and early quotes from our unreleased episodes that might be the title! Follow us on Tiktok at @littledetourpod for some video antics! Send us an email with questions about our trips, tips we have, app suggestions and the like at little.detour.podcast@gmail.com. You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/justalittledetour. Every Friday, we will be recapping a previous episode and linking all of our app suggestions, hostel/hotel recommendations, as well as restaurant and food places, so head to our page for that! Find Ana Heermann on Instagram at @anabanana625 and on Twitter at @madcowsmoo2! Find Lizbeth De Los Reyes on Instagram at @lizbeth_delosreyes and on Twitter at @lizdelosreyes31! Music by Caleb Raman. Artwork by Hannah Hull. Find her on Instagram at @hannah.b.hull!

I am addicted to Youtube. I have been watching the channel of Kylie Flavell who is from Australia but lives in Tuscany Italy. However she travels around the world and one of your travels was to and through Iran. Look her up on Youtube, she has a great channel. In her travel to Iran there was a moment where she sat down with an Iranian women who started a business to help the travel industry and created a payment processing system to go around the sanctions that has stopped the flow of money and travel. But she made a statement that has stuck with me, so much that I posted on social media this morning. Let me share her statement, "Sometimes there are things in our way but that doesn't mean we can't do anything". If you like my content, help me out by supporting me on www.buymeacoffee.com/MichaelLodge If you have any questions or comments, send me a text to 818.252.5682 or email me at info@lodge-co.com www.lodge-co.com

Do you dream of drinking Italian wine under the Tuscan sun?Or maybe wandering the cobblestone streets of a hill town in Tuscany?Today I'm talking about traveling around Tuscany, Italy — specifically the area known as the Val d'Orcia.The Val d'Orcia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And it's loaded with gorgeous scenery, charming towns, world class wine and delicious food. If you choose one area to go to in Tuscany, the Val d'Orcia is it!While Tuscany is one of the most popular regions in Italy to visit, I'll offer up some tips on some of the lesser visited destinations and sites along with some of the more famous places. If you want to chat about the Val d'Orcia  more, then drop me an email at lynne@wanderyourway.com.In this episode: 1:27 Putting Val d'Orcia, Tuscany on the map3:14 UNESCO World Heritage Site6:18 Montepulciano8:50 Pienza10:36 San Quirico d'Orcia13:07 Montalcino16:39 Bagno di Vignoni18:10 Castiglione d'Orcia & Rocca d'Orcia20:26 Monticchiello22:19 Radicofani23:43 Sant'Antimo Abbey24:45 Chapel Vitaleta26:20 Via Francigena28:08 Sante Marie di Vignoni Winery30:51 Fanti Winery32:00 Banfi Winery33:35 A storyImportant Links:12 of the Most Beautiful Towns in TuscanyVal d'Orcia — Now THIS is Tuscany9 Amazing Things To Do in Montepulciano ItalyVal d'Orcia UNESCOItalian Tourism BoardIf you haven't subscribed, please do so.And for more information on all things Europe travel, visit the Wander Your Way website.

Anthony Abbagnano has been a pioneer throughout his life. He studied with great spiritual teachers in his early twenties, built a successful career while being a young single parent, followed his spiritual calling to India and Bali and he has faced challenges that made him the kind of leader whose words and teachings feel genuine and understandable.For more than a decade Anthony has dedicated his life to the breath. Anthony is the founder of Alchemy of Breath and has created one of the most comprehensive systems of breathwork that you'll find today. He has introduced the breath and it's potential to address trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety and other modern-day challenges to thousands of breathers around the world.His weekly free online breathwork sessions are attended by people from all over the world and all walks of life. Anthony aims all of his efforts at bringing the power of the breath to as many people as possible and with Alchemy of Breath he has created the most comprehensive and widely accredited breathwork training available.Now Anthony brings all of his life experience into rebuilding an abandoned retreat-centre in Tuscany / Italy and turn it into ASHA the Alchemy School of Healing Arts and a platform for the community that he has built of the past few years.In this episode, you will hear about Anthony's early spiritual experiences with great teachers, how he built his first retreat centre in the nineties in Italy and how his journeys brought him to India, Bali and back to Italy. Anthony speaks about he found his purpose in life, how he defines leadership and community and how we can live a meaningful life by opening up to our emotions.Inhale, exhale, enjoy!

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#12 : Mario Cristiani - Galleria Continua - On the mission for Contemporary Art in Rome This discussion Podcast with Mario Cristiani unveils the story of how a small cultural association founded back in 1994 in a 30-meter-square ex cinema space from Tuscany has become over 30 years one of the most famous names of international contemporary art galleries listed in the exclusive 100 Power List 2019 of the British ArtReview magazine? Mario Cristiani, if you don't know him yet, is one of the three founders of the international contemporary art gallery Galleria Continua from San Gimignano in Tuscany (Italy). Galleria Continua celebrates this year its 30-year Anniversary with a major accomplishment for the democratization and transmission of contemporary Art in the world creating bridges between Italy and the rest of the world. I meet Mario Cristiani for the opening in Rome of a permanent gallery in the premises of the St Regis Hotel, the fifth gallery after Beijing in 2004, France in 2007 and Cuba in 2015. The works featured are from the Cuban Artist José Yaque who presents in the second part of our podcast his paintings and installations he prepared appositely for the exhibition of tonight at the Roman Galleria Continua. Language of the Episode : ITALIAN. If there is a key message to remember from my encounter with Mario Cristiani, it is that an Art gallery has a social mission which can be accomplished thanks to a common vision and a passion shared between all parties and the artists. For Galleria Continua, the vision could be formulated as "offering upcoming generations an even better world through Art" says Mario Cristiani. The Galleria Continua has always distinguished itself by exploring different art disciplines or discovering new international emerging talents out of the ordinary paths of the Art World. Bringing pieces of Arts in legacy, thanks to artists, in other places, just as the Ancient did in the major Art capital cities like Rome or San Gimignano. For the three founders of Galleria Continua, Mario Cristiani, Lorenzo Fiaschi and Maurizio Rigillo it all started from the friendship of three very different and complimentary characters sharing a genuine vision placing the Art at the center of the Liberty of the individuals. The success of the Art gallery and its missions (profit and non profit) was not something obvious nor planned, but rather as Mario Cristiani says with humility "the projects happened because we met people sharing the same vision". Just like the opening of the gallery at the St Regis with the Director and Art passionate Giuseppe De Martino : "we launched a series of collaborations and it ended in the opening of a gallery". The project for Rome goes beyond the opening in such a prestigious and luxury location, the aim is to educate new generations to contemporary art through new art experiences and also to extend to other places of the city. Offering crossed visions of contemporary art allowing to create our own perception. The Galleria Continua is present in all major international Art fairs like Art Basel in Hong Kong from March 20 to 25 2020, for the first time through viewing rooms, featuring the works of international renowned artists such as Leandro Erlich, Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Pascale Martine Tayou. Language : Italian. The interview is always in the original language of the interviewee to hear the direct voice of people that shape the Art and Fashion industry today. If you like this podcast

An agriturismo — a working farm that offers BnB-type accommodations — is an ideal home base for exploring the Tuscan countryside. At these cozy lodgings, you'll find rustic furnishings, warm hospitality, and the chance to slow down and taste rural life in Italy. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy

An agriturismo — a working farm that offers BnB-type accommodations — is an ideal home base for exploring the Tuscan countryside. At these cozy lodgings, you'll find rustic furnishings, warm hospitality, and the chance to slow down and taste rural life in Italy. More info about travel to Italy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy

In a villa in the Tuscany hills in Italy Lisa and Anglo-Italian food writer, cook and presenter Paola Maggiulli, aka The Tiny Italian have spent the day exploring Siena. Paola was brought up in London with a South American mother and Italian father and spent most of her childhood in the family delicatessen in London’s Battersea. She’s diced with danger in Colombia, travelled the length of Italy to find the best regional dishes and has a burgeoning TV career including appearances on ITV’s The Big Audition and Channel 4’s Cooking up a Fortune. Lisa and Paola travelled to the Mansalto Estate in Tuscany Italy courtesy of Bookings For You, specialists in luxury villas and apartments across Italy and France. On this episode we cover:   The Mansalto estate in the hills of Tuscany Monte San Savino Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in a luxury old farmhouse Having a Paula Yates moment The first Big Travel Podcast in pyjamas Paola Maggiulli the Tiny Italian Being from Italy, Colombia, Battersea and Essex Paola’s recent appearance on Chanel 4’s Cooking Up a Fortune The deli in Battersea the family had for 20 years An old school ‘salumeria’; salamis hanging off the wall Every single cheese you can imagine, wines, olive oils, fresh pasta Feeding the community for over 20 years Seeing the community kids grow up Her dad coming from Puglia Putting his love into the deli and people around him Gentrification, business rates and rents pushing local businesses out Paola feeling that something huge was going to be missing out of their lives Starting with selling things out of a fridge on North Cote Road Being ‘a curvy girl’ and looking very Italian Lisa and Paola doing nothing but talking about food and eating for two days The cooking class experience (Cooking in Florence) that even Lisa managed Spreading passion about food Great chefs that can make things look pretty Encouraging the less confident people to cook Food and cooking can be as easy as you want it to be Paola leaving a career in fashion to cook Cooking being a great way for people to de-stress Good home-cooking being able health, nutrition and family values Her Columbian mother and Italian father meeting in the White Hart Pub in Enfield Her dad taking three girls out but picking her mum Slow dancing to Spandau Ballet Regular trips to Colombia as a child Being chaperoned around Colombia due to the risk of kidnap Narcos on Netflix making everything make sense Colombians working to live so they can party on the weekend Being a shy child brought out by salsa parties with cousins Since the day she was born going to Italy every summer Her parents working three jobs to afford trips home The long trip by train every summer to Italy – due to her Dad’s fear of flying Her Nonna’s funeral being the catalyst for her father to finally fly Quitting her career in fashion after 15 years Spending four months travelling all the Italian regions to eat Being a London girl and wanting to travel to Italian cities Learning the dishes in Naples, Rome, Perugia, Florence, Genoa, Milan and Torino Every single region having vastly different cooking and food “Italian food does not exist" Italy only unified in the late 19th century Being invaded by everyone who left their own traditions Her most stand-out meal in the old Jewish quarter in Rome ‘Cuccina povra’ poor man’s food using every part of an animal Tonnerelli a la gricca – pork cheek carbonara Rome’s four pastas Lisa’s long lost artichoke restaurant in Rome – can you find it? ‘Slumming it’ in Cuba in Casa Particulares Loving nothing more than hanging out with the locals The strong-faced, bleach-haired AirBnB owner who gives the best parties Neapolitan women being strong and ‘owning the streets’ Lisa and Paola both having a stand out story involving a salsa guy in Trinidad in Cuba Do Cuba chop people’s hands off?! How a salsa dancing man is so sexy Salsa lessons on the rooftop amongst billowing sheets at sunset Poverty and happiness in Havana Coming across the aftermath of guerrilla shooting outside Bogota age 14 Having to hide out in a local house Not being allowed to talk in taxis, wear jewellery or attract attention due to fear of kidnapping Colombia having dramatically changed The country being very popular with instragrammers Colombia being about emeralds, coffee, orchids and the best parties in the world Working in fashion in New York The brilliance of Philadelphia – the food scene, the music scene and more American Italian food being very different to actual Italian food Italian Americans being extremely proud of their heritage Fascinated how immigrants choose to embrace or otherwise their home culture The brilliant press trip with Bookings for You in Mansalto Paola’s top tips for Italian food in New York ‘Eataly’ Italian food supermarket Brooklyn’s being more youthful and creative than Manhattan Eating the most incredible Chinese food in Queens Lisa going to Harlem for the first time Paola recommending soul food in Sylvia’s in Harlem Paola’s Sopranos moment in a mob-style joint in Little Italy Old school 70s and 80s salsa              

Your London Legacy loves to catch up with some of the great characters and iconic buildings in our magnificent city, and today’s guest is no exception. Nevio Pellicci Jnr is the third generation of the Pellicci family—who came over to London from Lucca, in Tuscany Italy way back in 1900. Back then Priamo Pellicci and his wife Elide came to London with their son and Priamo took a job in a small café, which he subsequently bought. The café was named E.Pellicci in honour of his wife. When Priamo died of tuberculosis in 1931 Elide raised their seven kids and shaped the business into what it is today; a hand crafted, wood-paneled art deco style café/restaurant, which was Grade II listed in 2005. Situated in the heart of Bethnal Green Road, East London, E.Pellicci is now run by Mama Maria who is well into her 70s’, as well as her children Nevio and Anna and older cousin Tony, who has worked there for nearly 50 years. Apart from the food, which is a splendid mix of traditional English and Italian fayre, all freshly prepared on the premises, E.Pellicci is more a social club, where all cultures ages and sections of society happily sit across the Formica tables from each other and share their stories. Celebrities drop in from time to time to sample the unique atmosphere, and the Krays used to meet up regularly to hold court. E.Pellicci is a unique place with a special character and in this chat with Nevio you get a real flavour of the stories it holds.   “It’s not just a café to us—or a workplace—it’s like our second home. We were always in here from when we were babies.” [9:40] We recorded in the back of the cafe by the  kitchen – you’ll certainly get a taste of the ambiance of a hip and running café in this episode. There are pictures of the family hung up in the back of Nevio’s grandmother and grandfather—photos taken at a time where it was a pretty big deal to get a whole portrait taken. There are countless stories that have been passed down through the life of the café—including some of his granddad being a bit of a trouble maker—evidenced by a story about how he won a racehorse gambling and clomped it right into the café. The stories stack on top one another, as Nevio is the 3rd generation to run the establishment. [14:40] “We had a massive fire here in 2000 and we were very lucky because one of our customers saw the smoke coming out the door about ten o’clock at night—a firetruck came down and said if they were ten minutes later we would’ve lost all the wood.” The fire shut down the restaurant for about eight months which allowed for a renovation of the kitchen—completely gutted and redone. They have more space and organization now and the original wood was able to be saved, keeping the integrity of the café’s lovely art deco styling. [22:20] People are drawn to E.Pellicci for too many reasons to count. There’s the food, atmosphere, and the personalities that run it—Nevio will introduce different patrons to one another, two of which have gone on to become a couple a year on. It draws in locals, ambulance service workers, lawyers, store holders—it could be anyone. E.Pellicci embodies the very heart of Your London Legacy, still running three generations down the line, so make sure you stop in, have a bite, enjoy stories of old pranks while making new acquaintances, and soak in a legacy in the making. Links Epellicci.co.uk (https://epellicci.co.uk/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pelliccicafe/) Support this podcast

The Francesco Toscana IGT Rosso 2015 is an ALDI $8.99 import exclusive. The ALDI website from Germany says this is a blend of Bordeaux grapes with a little Syrah added in to smooth things out. A Toscana IGT Rosso indicates that this is a Red (Rosso) wine from the whole of Tuscany (Italy) and not an individual sub-growing region and IGT shows that the grapes have the characteristics of Tuscany, but wasn't produced to the DOC or DOCG rules and regulations. The IGT designation (now changed to IGP) came about when wineries in Tuscany choose to add French grape varietals (usually Merlot or Cabernet or Syrah) to their traditional Sangiovese. The DOC/DOCG rules in place did not permit this blend and the resulting bottles were forced to be categorized as Table Wine, the lowest Italian wine class. The problem was that those unapproved blends took off in popularity (they were called Super Tuscan) and they were selling all they could produce. This put the Italian wine authorities in a bad position, how can you promote DOCG/DOC wines as the top of Italian wine when a Table Wine was out selling everyone? So, they split the difference and created the IGT category. Now, anytime an Italian winemaker wants to make a wine that doesn't follow the rules, which happens quite often in the value-priced wine range, they just get it approved as a IGT/IGP and its all good. The Francesco Rosso is a 2015 vintage which shows this Red blend has a good deal of age, both oak barrel? and bottle for an $8.99 Tuscan wine. The alcohol content is 14%. The color is a dark, black cherry red, see-thru, but just barely. The nose is blackberries, vanilla, a little cherry, a little spice and roses, off all things. This is a Red that is smooth upfront and then the structure kicks in, which lets you know this is an Italian wine. It tastes of black cherry and sweet blueberry, dusty chocolate powder, black pepper, and plum. The mid-palate offers raspberry mixed with tart cranberry, some not sweet candy spices, and a slap of vanilla. The tannins make their presence known, they are sweet and don't bite, but you can feel them. The acidity is nicely balanced, this wine drinks well and it is a food wine, of course its Italian. The finish is soft and subtle, but does linger. The Francesco Toscana IGT Rosso 2015 is a solid 9 buck wine, smooth and flavorful, with enough structure to hold it together. In Europe, ALDI is THE bang-for-the-buck wine destination, it doesn't have that reputation in the US, the wine section is too small and haphazardly put together. But, don't sleep on their European wine selections (actually I have found some pretty decent Paso Robles and Sonoma wines at ALDI,too), they have long-term relationships with top-notch wineries thru-out Europe and are well-known for offering outstanding wine on the cheap. That this Tuscan wine with some age to it is selling for $8.99 and is very enjoyable is not unexpected, ALDI's European wine reputation is well-earned. Sip it on a Netflix night or pour a glass with some pasta, this is a well-priced bottle that delivers.

EP 005 The Time I Lived On A Nude Farm In Tuscany, Italy + My Saturn Return Crisis by Tara Mullarkey

This episode is an experiment as I take you on a journey with me through Tuscany, Italy. I recorded it throughout the day as I went on a wine tasting and sight-seeing experience. My hope is that this episode inspires you to see the world through my thoughts, experiences and senses and not only help yourself but also others to do the same. Credit: Walk About Tours w guide Sera https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g187895-Florence_Tuscany.html Follow Joanie on IG: @joaniedhillon FB: https://facebook.com/joaniekdhillon

Michela Polli aka soAve is an emerging DJ from Tuscany (Italy). She studies Fashion at the Art School and is dedicates to the study of classical guitar, coming soon to the world of informatics and new digital technologies. In the 2015-2016 season , with Her clothing brand GOODSOUND, realizes to Ibiza Global Radio an exclusive line of t-shirts and sweatshirts. Collaborating with the Radio of Ibiza is passionate about the world of DJing, thus beginning soon Her musical journey. She loves to experiment new Techno & Electronic Sounds always looking for Melody, a source of Harmony and Love. At the beginning of 2017 gives life to the "TechNo Danger" project and starts collaborating with Pure Ibiza Radio with which it aims to attract the Music Lovers in general with new Techno and Electronic sounds can convey Emotions and positive Energies in order to contribute significantly to appreciate the genre. https://soundcloud.com/soavegoodsound Download for free on The Artist Union

Tuscany is a famous wine region located in central Italy. It is known primarily for its red wines based on the Sangiovese grape, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Montepulciano. Ever since the 1970s, the region has also produced the “Super Tuscans” – wines based on international grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. ***Subscribe to our Channels for more: *** ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BEVERAGETRADENETWORK ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bevcast/ ► Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=233919&refid=stpr

Host Ilona Europa interviewed singer actress ALICIA G Alicia G World, #AliciaGWORLD and actor,producer,writer Martin Harasimowicz , imdb.com/name/nm3059262/ Martin Harris, Actor: The Last Ship. American actor, writer and producer born in Poland, living in Los Angeles and Tuscany (Italy). Known for his role of Lt Nikolai Zybulski in TNT's "The Last Ship", also TV shows like "StartUp", "Days Of Our Lives", "Scorpion"

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In rural Tuscany, you feel an enthusiasm for tradition. The Zanda family raises a rare breed of pigs brought back from the edge of extinction by people who care about traditional agriculture. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

In rural Tuscany, you feel an enthusiasm for tradition. The Zanda family raises a rare breed of pigs brought back from the edge of extinction by people who care about traditional agriculture. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Pieve di Spaltenna Chianti Classico 2015

Tuscany's countryside is dotted with elegant, aristocratic homes that augment their farming income by renting rooms to travelers. At Villa Belvedere, Rick stays with a family who makes wine on their property and enjoys a meal of locally-produced food. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Tuscany's countryside is dotted with elegant, aristocratic homes that augment their farming income by renting rooms to travelers. At Villa Belvedere, Rick stays with a family who makes wine on their property and enjoys a meal of locally-produced food. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

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We aren't the only ones dreaming about a family vacation in Tuscany, right? This week we are chatting with Linda from Ciao Bambino, who not only lives in Tuscany with her family, she also plans trips for other families visiting Italy. ON THE PODCAST 00:33 - Talking with Kim about her recent trip to Florida 11:03 - Talking with Linda about Italy 15:12 - How long to spend in Tuscany 18:50 - Different types of accommodations 24:27 - Where is Tuscany 28:04 - Linda’s must see locations 31:31 - What there is to do 37:14 - Linda’s favorite accommodations 37:55 - Best time to go to Tuscany 40:32 - Best place to take a family photo 43:38 - Linda’s favorite travel gear 46:17 - Tip of the week ABOUT LINDA CONSIDINE After growing up in South Africa and living in London, Linda Considine now lives in Tuscany with her husband and two children. She is a Travel Advisor for Ciao Bambino and helps families fulfill their dreams under the Tuscan sun. Planning Your Tuscany Vacation When vacationing in Italy, it is a good idea to spend 4 to 7 days in Tuscany depending on how long you will be in Italy. There is so much to see and do that you will want at least this long to explore. There are a lot of different options when it comes to where to stay. The options depend on your price range and whether you are a family or traveling alone. Keep in mind that hotels are set up differently than what you may be used to, meaning you may need to get an extra room due to the room sizes. Most agriturismos require a seven-day, Saturday-to-Saturday stay. Driving around Tuscany will take longer than you might think. This is a good note to keep in mind when you are deciding where you want to stay and what you want to do. Must see locations: Florence, Cinque Terre, Volterra, Lucca. And keep an eye out for local village events when you are there. Mid June or End of August is an optimal time to go to Tuscany. The heat is not at its highest and there are not as many tourists. BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO Near the Ponte Vecchio in Florence is a great place to get a family photo without an abundance of other people in the background. There are plenty of different angles you can use to get a great photo. Another great place for a family photo would be in front of the Tower of Pisa if you are in the area, but it isn't worth a special trip. TIP OF THE WEEK Do not rely on Google Maps when it comes to driving around, and make sure to pick a paper map to help you navigate the backroads of Tuscany. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST The Beach Club Resort Podcast app FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Tuscany's Chianti wine region, with its rugged hills and farmland, charms visitors with a slower, more rustic lifestyle. South of Chianti is a region called the Crete Senesi, a quintessential Tuscan landscape featuring clay hills and iconic lanes of cypress trees. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Tuscany's Chianti wine region, with its rugged hills and farmland, charms visitors with a slower, more rustic lifestyle. South of Chianti is a region called the Crete Senesi, a quintessential Tuscan landscape featuring clay hills and iconic lanes of cypress trees. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.

Already mix n° 44 in our guest mix series. Time flies as great music pours in. Our next installment comes from a rising Tunisian DJ, Youssef AKA JOSS (@joss_musik) who collaborates with Tuscany-based soAve (@soavegoodsound). They dropped us a very nice and dark deep techno mix. Hence the track list, this is simply said awesome. Show some ❤ and repost when you like the mix. Tracklist: 01. Mondkrater - Ares 02. Static Colours Blind Motive 03. @Clawz-SG - 188Db 04. Nick Devon & Soul Button - Modus 05. @Arudeofficial - Beimischung 06. Clawz SG - Revive 07. Nick Devon - Adrasteia 08. Dizharmonia – Katharsis 09. Mind Against & Aether - Eclipse (Original Mix) 10. Willy Real - Night Ride (Clawz SG Remix) JOSS is one of the four founders of KOLLEKTIK, a group that performed during the Sound of Sahara SOS) festival recently. They played amongst @Ryan-Davis, the sublime @Aaryon_music, @Animal-Picnic and other world-renowned DJs. JOSS and his entourage also orchestrated a successful event featuring @MIDAS104. For the time being, JOSS is working on a project called Impuls, which is a podcasts compilation of different styles ( Techno, Deep techno, Ambient techno and Deep house). These podcasts can be found on his soundcloud account. Michela Polli aka soAve is an emerging DJ from Tuscany (Italy). She's studying Fashion at the Art School and got her first deal with her clothing brand GOODSOUND. She got to make an exclusive line of t-shirts and sweatshirts for Ibiza Global Radio in the 2015-2016 season. Collaborating with the radio station got her excited about DJing and her musical journey got started. She loves to experiment new Techno & Electronic Sounds always looking for Melody, a source of Harmony and Love. Furthermore, she is dedicated to learning how to play the classical guitar. Follow the artists: @joss_musik / @kollektik www.facebook.com/Jossmusik www.facebook.com/Kollektik/ @soavegoodsound www.facebook.com/goodsound.g www.facebook.com/goodsoundJ www.goodsound.it Find us on: www.tanzgemeinschaft.com www.facebook.com/tanzgemeinschaft www.instagram.com/tanzgemeinschaft www.twitter.com/tnzgmnschft www.mixcloud.com/tanzgemeinschaft Download for free on The Artist Union: https://theartistunion.com/tracks/d957cd

The first travel special episode of The Drinks & Destinations podcast is about the idyllic picturesque Italian region, Tuscany. Food, wine, handcrafted and bespoke design shops, the culture and of course the breathtaking views.The hosts Rojita & Sameera will take you on a memorable journey to one of the most favourite European destinations for Travellers from all around the world. The famous Tuscan cities Florence, Sangimignano, Montepulciano and Montalcino and their wine connections. Explore it all.

BIOGRAPHY: Luca Agnelli, 34 years old, from Tuscany (Italy), dj, producer and remixer in constant evolution, is always looking for new targets and more challenges, experimenting uncommon paths and inventing innovative languages. Eclectic, creative, curious and involving, Luca has a unique style which transmits passion and adrenaline, dreams and emotions. His sets are marked by the art of sound manipulation and style pollution, challenging standards and prejudices, playing wisely with technology and everything that enables him to change and produce music reworks. Luca doesn't aim to classify his sound within precise boundaries, but it's quite easy to perceive strong house roots with contemporary techno and deep inflections. Discography >>Releases Luca Agnelli - Landscape - Four Twenty (2011) Luca Agnelli - Very Late e.p. - Etruria beat (2010) Luca Agnelli - 7 o clock - Etruria beat (2010) Luca Agnelli, Marco Faraone - Meat Pack EP - Manocalda (2009) Luca Agnelli - Harbour / Guenda - Takt (2009) Luca Agnelli - Reserved / Beach EP - Ocean Track (2008) Luca Agnelli (Etruria) - Chimera / Cassero EP - Laterra Recordings (2007) Luca Agnelli - Booster EP - MBF (2007) >>Remixes Katoline - Dixieland (Luca Agnelli Remix) - Waldliebe (2011) Alessandro Sensini - Jazzy Shout (Luca Agnelli Remix) - Etruria beat (2010) Stefano Testa - 10 Jackson Ave (Luca Agnelli Remix) - Rebirth (2010) Keemani - Klama (Luca Agnelli Guendalina morning mix) 2010 Ls002 - Lastella Zeta Funk, Alex Pini - Tomboliza (Luca Agnelli Remix) - Mazoom Lab (2009) Meg - Distante (Luca Agnelli Remix) - Multiformis (2008) Claude VonStroke - The Whistler (Luca Agnelli VS Claude VonStroke Remix) - Dirtybird (2007) Flat Pack - Sweet Child O’ Mine (Luca Agnelli Club Mix) - Emotiva (2005) Clubs >>Italy Cocoricò (Riccione), Echoes (Misano Adriatico), Guendalina (Lecce), Angels of Love (Napoli), Kama Kama Camaiore), Magazzini Generali (Milano), Pascià (Riccione), Clorophilla (Taranto), Kursaal (Lignano), Mazoom Le Plaisir (Sirmione), Tenax (Firenze), Area (Venezia), Gallery @ Vox (Modena) Revolution @ Italghisa (Reggio Emilia), Bizzarro @ Saponeria (Roma), Frau Marleen (Viareggio), Clorophilla (Taranto), Marabù (Taormina), Ciclope (Palinuro), Maffia (Reggio Emilia), Dome (Catania), Kinki (Bologna), Exmud (Firenze), Madame Butterfly (Ferrara), Juice of Juice, MTV Club Generation Tour, Wish Afterhours (Riccione), Folies de Pigalle @ Adrenaline (Reggio Emilia), Qube (Roma), Matis (Bologna), Red Zone (Perugia), Alter Ego (Verona), Fellini (Genova), Abacab (Terni), Bier Garten (Palermo), ... . >> Worldwide Cocoon (Frankfurt), Amnesia (Ibiza), Cavo Paradiso (Mykonos), Two A.M. @ 54 (London), Gazgolder (Moscow), Life is Music (Madrid), Mad (Losanne), Pacha (Barcelona), Pacha (Sharm el Sheik), Komplex 457 (Zurich), BCM (Mallorca), Sketch (London), Xueno (Formentera), Bazar (Marseille), ... .

"That's the break. This music is the intermission.When you tired of standing up all night dancing and sweating and hollering and screaming and stomping your feet.And it's time that your woman say - well baby I want to just sit down with you and talk with you.That's where Barry White comes in.And it's a slot that's fitted in every young teenager, young adult, middle aged adult, the one's that dance and don't dance.Everybody takes time out for this kind of music somewhere on their playlist at home.They have to!The human mind can only stand so much of that go go go go go music.And when you got to settle it down...the lyric and the melody is still flowing easy......it starts out with a concert concept, it's beautiful strings and setting you up for this thing.It's not just a lot of screaming and loud guitars blazing everywhere." - Barry White (his quote can be heard at 48:19 on this http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/player/web/2009-08-20T18_32_24-07_00This mix was created in 2000 for Valentine's night at an L.E.S.N.Y.C. venue called SX137. Otherworldly sensual concepts throughout, the title Hug You Squeeze You comes from the tiny voice that keeps saying that phrase in the Cinematic Orchestra Song called Channel 1 Suite. (I once did a gig with them http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=454862735353&set=a.179563705353.244740.586515353. )Special hello to my friend Alex Sumner who has supported and appreciated my style for years. We've both moved on from SX137 and spreading our art in our own unique ways.Please direct your attention to this cool page on the New York Times website featuring artists renditions of the iconic I Love NY image. Alex has quite a few. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/22/nyregion/nylogos.htmlIf you are ever in Miami - look up him up at the Gansevoort Hotel South Beach. He's a Mr. Everything over there.Enjoy the moody, melodic, & mysterious Hug You Squeeze You mix with somebody that you want to hug & squeeze."Muah & Smooch" is the name of the photo. Taken in Tuscany Italy in early October 2010.The track listing to this mix is unavailable. Gone with a crashed external drive. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vghttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yghttps://twitter.com/qooldjmarvhttps://www.threads.net/@qooldjmarvhttps://www.facebook.com/MarvJColeman/https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv

"That's the break. This music is the intermission. When you tired of standing up all night dancing and sweating and hollering and screaming and stomping your feet. And it's time that your woman say - well baby I want to just sit down with you and talk with you. That's where Barry White comes in. And it's a slot that's fitted in every young teenager, young adult, middle aged adult, the one's that dance and don't dance. Everybody takes time out for this kind of music somewhere on their playlist at home. They have to! The human mind can only stand so much of that go go go go go music. And when you got to settle it down...the lyric and the melody is still flowing easy... ...it starts out with a concert concept, it's beautiful strings and setting you up for this thing. It's not just a lot of screaming and loud guitars blazing everywhere." - Barry White (his quote can be heard at 48:19 on this http://djqoolmarvsounds.podomatic.com/player/web/2009-08-20T18_32_24-07_00 This mix was created in 2000 for Valentine's night at an L.E.S.N.Y.C. venue called SX137. Otherworldly sensual concepts throughout, the title Hug You Squeeze You comes from the tiny voice that keeps saying that phrase in the Cinematic Orchestra Song called Channel 1 Suite. (I once did a gig with them http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=454862735353&set=a.179563705353.244740.586515353. ) Special hello to my friend Alex Sumner who has supported and appreciated my style for years. We've both moved on from SX137 and spreading our art in our own unique ways. Please direct your attention to this cool page on the New York Times website featuring artists renditions of the iconic I Love NY image. Alex has quite a few. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/09/22/nyregion/nylogos.html If you are ever in Miami - look up him up at the Gansevoort Hotel South Beach. He's a Mr. Everything over there. Enjoy the moody, melodic, & mysterious Hug You Squeeze You mix with somebody that you want to hug & squeeze. "Muah & Smooch" is the name of the photo. Taken in Tuscany Italy in early October 2010. The track listing to this mix is unavailable. Gone with a crashed external drive.

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Cycling in Tuscany, Italy

Cycling in Tuscany, Italy

Cycling in Tuscany, Italy

Cycling in Tuscany, Italy