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 Jan 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 Aug 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 Aug 202334min
6 | Lisa Camillo
Youth in Australia then a career in Italy as a filmmaker has given Lisa a wise eye to the delights and disasters of her two homes. Uncomfortable truths ahead! Link to Lisa’s website | https://www.li...
17 Aug 202349min
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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 202345min
