Best Sicilia Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 42: Cool for the Summer 23:56

4d ago23:56

23:56

Summers in the Pacific Northwest are spectacular, but it’s starting to feel like Oregon’s summers keep getting hotter. On this episode of Grounded, host Bryan Hockaday learns about ODOE’s Heat Pump Incentive Programs and talks with Oregon’s Climatologist Larry O’Neill.Grounded theme music by Oregon artist, Jana Cushman.…

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Bonus E42: Conversation with Oregon's Climatologist Larry O'Neill 18:35

4d ago18:35

18:35

We also got to speak with Oregon’s official State Climatologist, Larry O’Neill. We had such a great conversation and he shared really interesting insights into Oregon’s climate, how it’s changing, and even how we measure these changes and how that data can be used to inform policies. So, we thought we’d share this extended interview with Larry O'Ne…

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Episode 41: Oregon Cherries and Tractor Tech 28:22

1M ago28:22

28:22

On this episode of Grounded, join host Bryan as he heads out to the Columbia River Gorge to attend the annual Cherry Pre-Harvest Tour and see an all-electric, autonomous tractor. The event attracts regional cherry and fruit growers, and this year’s demonstration was organized by partners including Oregon State University and Wy’East Resource, Conse…

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500: Richard Sanford and the Hot Tub Time Machine Wine Fermenters 1:57:54

1M ago1:57:54

1:57:54

Richard Sanford co-founded the Sanford and Benedict Winery and planted the Sanford and Benedict Vineyard. He founded the Sanford Winery, and he also founded the Alma Rosa Winery, all in Santa Barbara County, California. Richard discusses his sailing career, working in the merchant marine, racing boats recreationally, and as an officer in the United…

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499: David Rafanelli on Four Generations Making Wine in California 1:20:40

2M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

David Rafanelli and his family own the A. Rafanelli Winery in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California. David relates the story of his Italian grandmother arriving in California in 1903, and beginning to make homemade wine in San Francisco. He explains how the family bought farm land in the Dry Creek Valley in the 1920s, thus beginning a 1…

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Episode 40: The Reboot with host Bryan Hockaday 30:32

3M ago30:32

30:32

Grounded is back in action! We’re excited to welcome Bryan Hockaday as host, who recently joined the Oregon Department of Energy’s communications team. In this first episode of the Grounded reboot, join Bryan as he begins his expedition across the state to learn all about energy in Oregon. Learn More: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2024/4/29/gr…

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Acupuncture Healing Arts with Margaret Sheehan 30:14

5M ago30:14

30:14

Margaret Sheehan is the founder of Acupuncture Healing Arts in West Chester. Acupuncture Healing Arts is a non-profit that provides accessible and affordable acupuncture and other therapies to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals in the community. When founding Acupuncture Healing Arts, Margaret’s goal was to make t…

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498: A Rush of Blood to the Wine Glass from Dan Keeling 1:27:10

5M ago1:27:10

1:27:10

Dan Keeling is a co-founder and partner in the Noble Rot restaurants and Shrine to the Vine retail shops in London, "Noble Rot" Magazine, and Keeling Andrew and Co., an importer of wine into the United Kingdom. He co-authored "The Noble Rot Book: Wine From Another Galaxy". Dan admits to some of his obsessions, namely food and music. He describes ho…

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Your Local Network with Jim Stewart 17:03

5M ago17:03

17:03

In this episode, we meet Jim Stewart, the founder of Your Local Network. After being a stay at home dad and being in corporate America, Jim decided to become his own boss and start Your Local Network. Your Local Network is a local business that provides local advertising and digital marketing services. A unique service they provide is indoor digita…

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Padula Media with Thomas Padula 18:47

5M ago18:47

18:47

Thomas Padula, founder of Padula Media, joins us on the Bad Rhino Local Podcast. At just 17 years old, Thomas started a real estate photography and videography business. Today, he successfully runs a full service digital marketing company that provides web design, SEO, photography, videography, and more. Named one of Philadelphia’s 100 fastest grow…

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Shimpy's BBQ and Alexander Catering Company with Alex Shimpeno 28:50

5M ago28:50

28:50

After meeting at West Chester Chamber events, one of which he actually catered, Alex Shimpeno joins us on the Bad Rhino Local Podcast. Alex Shimpeno is the Executive Chef and Owner of Alexander Catering Company and Shimpy’s BBQ. Since the age of 9 years old, Alex knew he wanted to become a chef. From humble beginnings, working at a Burger King at 1…

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Titan Exterior Solutions with Ashley Sicilia 16:05

5M ago16:05

16:05

In this episode, we meet Ashley Sicilia, co-owner of Titan Exterior Solutions. Titan Exterior Solutions is a roofing and windows company that services the Chester County area. They are mom-powered, women-owned, and ensure care and craftsmanship meets at every shingle. Not only do they provide excellent services, but they give back to the community.…

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Scapes with Kevin Boylan 46:57

6M ago46:57

46:57

After meeting at a West Chester Chamber of Commerce Event, Kevin Boylan, founder of Scapes, joins us on The Bad Rhino Local Podcast. In this episode, Kevin talks about how himself and his counterpart, Josh Dunay, took their small landscaping business with a 20 mile radius to an international, remote-based landscape design service provider. Scapes a…

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Cornell Ventures and Rockwell Development Group with Greg Lingo 15:18

6M ago15:18

15:18

Greg Lingo, President of Cornell Ventures and Rockwell Development Group, joins The Bad Rhino Local Podcast. In this episode, Greg tells the story of how he started his own business in 2007 after getting fired from his previous position at a home building company. Today, Greg and his team are working on a variety of projects, including beachfront c…

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497: Robert Drouhin Is From A Good Vintage 1:43:53

6M ago1:43:53

1:43:53

Robert Drouhin and his family own Maison Joseph Drouhin in the Burgundy region of France, as well as Domaine Drouhin in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Robert describes moving to Burgundy as a child, and his experiences around Beaune during World War 2. His adoptive father, Maurice Drouhin, owned the Maison Joseph Drouhin winery, and began instruc…

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496: Sandy Block's Shot at Redemption 1:21:29

7M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Sandy Block was a Master of Wine who was also the Vice President of Beverage at the Legal Sea Foods group of restaurants, and an Adjunct Professor at Boston University in Massachusetts. Sandy passed away in November of 2021. Sandy talks about his rollercoaster relationship with academics: doing very well in school during some periods of his life, a…

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Gli argentini sono italiani? Come brasiliani e americani! 14:59

7M ago14:59

14:59

Perché ci sono così tanti discendenti di italiani in America?In Paesi come Argentina e Uruguay la popolazione italiana supera il 50% del totale.In Brasile ci sono oltre 30 milioni di persone di origine italiana.Negli Stati Uniti gli italoamericani hanno fatto successo!Scopri la storia dell'emigrazione italiana e di come gli italiani hanno influenza…

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Perché ADESSO abbiamo (SOLO) 1 SICILIA? 9:33

7M ago9:33

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Tutto quello che devi conoscere sul Regno delle Due Sicilie, il più grande Stato nella storia italiana prima dell’unificazione. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piazzasquare/support

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Episode 39: 2023 Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report 24:28

8M ago24:28

24:28

On this episode of Grounded, we explore ODOE's second Biennial Zero Emission Report with EV expert, Jessica Reichers. We take the opportunity to learn about report topics, policy and consumer resources, and some interesting differences between the 2023 and 2021 EV landscape.Find links and resources mentioned in the interview here: https://energyinf…

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IL MOLISE NON ESISTE: QUELLO CHE DEVI SAPERE 13:33

8M ago13:33

13:33

Storia e cultura di un territorio misterioso: il Molise.Perché spesso si dice che questa regione italiana non esiste?Tra dialetti, lingua arbëresh e croata, il MOLISN'T nasconde un patrimonio culturale ricco ed unico in Italia, spesso sconosciuto. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piazzasquare/support…

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SI PARLA ITALIANO in CROAZIA e SLOVENIA: ISTRIA SPIEGATA BENE 14:11

8M ago14:11

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L’italiano è lingua ufficiale in Slovenia e Croazia?Come vive la comunità italofona in Istria?In questo video scoprirai la storia della Penisola Istriana spiegata bene. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piazzasquare/support

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495: Steve Doerner and the Burgundian Bicyclists 2:19:13

8M ago2:19:13

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Steve Doerner is Winemaker Emeritus at Cristom Vineyards in Oregon. Steve discusses his shift from being a Biochemistry Major at UC Davis in the mid-1970s to his first Job working for Josh Jensen at Calera Wine Company. Steve arrived at Calera for the 1978 harvest, the first vintage for Pinot Noir at Calera. Josh had begun making wine at Calera in …

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CALABRIA GRECANICA: mi parlano in greco per le strade 13:27

8M ago13:27

13:27

Scopriamo la Calabria che parla greco. Andiamo a Roghudi, Bova e Gallicianò, in provincia di Reggio Calabria, ad intervistare i locali su questa lingua antica a rischio di estinzione.La cultura italiana è immensa, aiutami a difenderla. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piazzasquare/support…

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Perché i RUMENI imparano l'italiano SEMPRE così velocemente? 16:15

9M ago16:15

16:15

Parliamo dell'immigrazione rumena in Italia. I rumeni sono il primo gruppo straniero in Italia, con oltre 1 milione di persone che hanno scelto di vivere nel Bel Paese.Perché i rumeni sono così bravi a parlare italiano? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/piazzasquare/support…

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Episode 38: Recent Federal Investments in Energy and Climate 14:40

11M ago14:40

14:40

On this episode, Jen Senner joins the podcast to help us understand federal funding that has been allocated for energy and climate programs here in Oregon. Jen is a Federal Grants Officer here at ODOE and does a wonderful job at explaining the background of this funding and how ODOE is working hard to get it in the hands of Oregonians.Find links an…

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494: Alicia Towns Franken's Wine Life 1:09:46

11M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Alicia Towns Franken is a Co-Founder of Towns Wine Co. and the Executive Director of Wine Unify. Alicia discusses her upbringing in Chicago and her introduction to wine in college. She then segways into describing her role as the Head Sommelier at Grill 23 & Bar in Boston, Massachusetts during the 1990s and early 2000s. Alicia talks about the bigge…

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493: Neil Empson Shifted Gears Into Wine 1:40:19

11M ago1:40:19

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Neil Empson is the founder of Empson & Co., an exporter of wines from Italy and other countries. Neil, who was born in New Zealand in 1939, recounts his youthful days driving fast, reselling Ferraris, and meeting with intelligence officers. He talks about meeting his wife Maria, who convinced him to move to Italy and take up the wine business there…

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492: Jean-Emmanuel Simond Does Not Like Your White Wine 1:30:08

1y ago1:30:08

1:30:08

Jean-Emmanuel Simond is a writer and wine critic for "La Revue du vin de France", covering the Côte de Nuits of Burgundy and Alsace. He is also a co-owner of wine importer Oenotropie. He is based in Paris, France. Jean-Emmanuel describes a chance introduction to fine, old wine and the subsequent revelation he had about wine. He discusses a key peri…

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Episode 37: 2023 Oregon Global Warming Commission Reports 18:49

1y ago18:49

18:49

On this timely Grounded episode, we’re joined by the Oregon Global Warming Commission’s Chair, Cathy Macdonald, and ODOE’s Senior Climate Policy Analyst, Zach Baker. We dive into three important reports the Commission published earlier this year: an Oregon Climate Action Roadmap to 2030, a companion TIGHGER Project Report, and the Commission’s usua…

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Painter1 with Aaron Hall 16:43

1y ago16:43

16:43

Aaron Hall, owner of Painter1, joins the podcast and explains his career in the custom home area by starting in real estate property management then eventually starting his own franchise in Painter1. In this episode, we discuss how Painter1 separates itself from its competition. We talk about Aaron’s experience in the painting industry and the serv…

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Re-bath with Jon Witmer 13:48

1y ago13:48

13:48

Jon Witmer is the owner of Re-Bath Lancaster and Re-Bath West Chester. Jon expresses Re-Bath’s core purpose: pursuing an exceptional employee and customer experience. Jon has a personal growth mindset and insists on doing the right thing instead of the easy thing. Jon enjoys working with the dedicated group of people who make up the Re-Bath team an…

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Bob Kittle Renovations with Bob Kittle 22:51

1y ago22:51

22:51

Bob Kittle is the owner of Bob Kittle Renovations. He has been in the general contracting/home renovations business for 20 years. He began his renovation career, estimating, scheduling, and working directly with homeowners for a general contractor. Bob launched Bob Kittle Renovations 17 years ago. His team of professional craftsmen specializes in c…

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Exton region Chamber of Commerce with Laurie Ryan 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

Laurie Ryan is the President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce. Her responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, planning events, and membership growth and retention. Laurie is most proud of the connections she facilitates between businesses and organizations in the region. She serves on the Board of Directors of Chester County …

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Family Service of Chester County with Tyler Changaris 24:31

1y ago24:31

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Tyler Changaris is the Director of Development for the Family Service of Chester County. Tyler has worked in the nonprofit space in Chester County for the last 10 years. He is responsible for fundraising, marketing, and social media. He loves spending time with his wife and kids, reading, and fitness! In this episode, we discuss the different servi…

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Serock Catering with John Serock 46:09

1y ago46:09

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John Serock, the owner of Serock Catering, joins us on this episode of the podcast to discuss how he started his catering career. At 12 years old, John had the opportunity to work with his grandmother, a cook and banquet manager and even though his only task at that age was to wash dishes, he knew then he was destined to have a career in catering. …

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Your Franchise Biz With Brian Enright 22:42

1y ago22:42

22:42

Brian Enright has an extensive background in sales and sales leadership primarily within the Senior Care space. As he transitioned from employee to employer he also transitioned the demographic he served from Seniors to the opposite end of the spectrum, children. As a business owner, Brian understands the challenges associated with growth, marketin…

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Tree Top Builders with Dan Wright 16:44

1y ago16:44

16:44

Dan Wright went out on a limb in 2003 when he founded Tree Top Builders, but it wasn't without precedent. Treehouse construction was actually the culmination of several of his past life experiences. He and his dad built a treehouse when he was 8 years old. He used it year-round, whether to stockpile water balloons or snowballs. A few years later, h…

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Anchor Property Investments with Tyrone Taylor 21:33

1y ago21:33

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Tyrone Taylor is the Co-Founder and CEO of Anchor Property Investment Solutions, a real estate investment firm based in West Chester, PA. He is also the Co-Founder/ President of Epcot Crenshaw Corporation, a technology and infrastructure development company based in Chester County, PA. In addition to being a value-driven business leader, Tyrone is …

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Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce with Katie Walker 16:42

1y ago16:42

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Katie Walker is the President of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. She has over ten years of executive-level, marketing, board management, event planning, budgetary, and project management experience. In this episode, Katie talks about her experiences with the West Chester Chamber of Commerce and the benefits of being a member and netwo…

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491: Ukraine, Wine and Terror 59:28

1y ago59:28

59:28

Levi Dalton speaks with three Ukrainians about the struggles faced by winemakers and winery owners amongst the warfare in Ukraine. Alla Plachkova discusses fleeing Kyiv as bombs begin to fall on the city in 2022. She talks about rescuing her mother and fleeing south inside Ukraine as warfare stretches across the country. She shares the fears she fe…

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