BONUS #1 | Nic Cester
Nick Cester: lead singer of Jet, ARIA hall of fame inductee and the latest in a long line of Italian-inflected musicians. A great-grandfather who absconded to play, a nonno who buried his passion for ...
17 Tammi 202445min
9 | Vania Pittioni
We bid farewell to Diaspora Italia with a fond tribute to co-host Dr Tom Geue’s Italian mama, Vania. Laughs and longing combine as we end at the beginning. Link to Dr. Tom Geue’s essay on his mum Va...
17 Elo 202339min
8 | Concetta vs. Anthony Lapaglia
How many times does this star of New York stage and Hollywood screen make Concetta cry tears of joy? Eavesdrop on this impromptu therapy sesh. Link to Anthony’s latest Italo-Australian documentary s...
17 Elo 202334min
7 | Concetta vs. Kate Langbroek
This TV and radio star moved from Melbourne to Bologna for two whole years — cue sensual delight, regular frustration and constant mortadella. Link to Kate’s book ‘Ciao Bella: Six Take Italy’ | http...
17 Elo 202333min
5 | Filippo Spreafico
Speaking from his hideout in Cairo, this international man of mystery stirs the pot among Italy’s artistic diaspora. Hysterical and handsome. Link to Filippo’s website | https://filippospreafico.net...
17 Elo 202341min
4 | Concetta vs. Joe Avati
If you’re Italian in Australia — Joe is a god. If not, might be your first encounter: meet the stadium-filling, diaspora-dominating king of comedy. Link to Joe Avati’s website | https://joeavati.com...
17 Elo 202334min
3 | Concetta vs. Kota Banks
Singer, songwriter and spiritual guide to Gen Z Kota Banks wears her Florentine childhood like a sleek pair of Ferragamos — looks good, sounds good, is good. Link to Kota’s Insta | https://www.insta...
17 Elo 202345min
