Best Untold Morsels Podcasts (2024)

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234. Savor Italy: Important Tips for Mindful Travel 54:02

16m ago54:02

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Italy is a dream to be savored slowly. Find out how you can travel through the big cities and tourist areas, avoid huge crowds and experience la dolce vita for yourself. As travelers if we take charge of our own trips and make a few adjustments, we can elevate our experience and make a positive impact on the places we visit at the same time. Read t…

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233. A Taste of Puglia: Local Dishes and Flavors to Try 53:54

2h ago53:54

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Want to know what to eat in Puglia? The region at the heel of Italy's boot is a treasure trove of tastes - from antipasto to main courses and desserts. And who could forget the delicious focaccia and incredible cheese. In other words, Puglia is a food lovers dream! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/233 Support the show Join ou…

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232. Secrets of Milan Shared by a Local 43:04

1d ago43:04

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We love Milano but it's often misunderstood. So we asked our friend tour guide and passionate Milan resident Inge de Boer to share with us the missing pieces that can help you understand this city beyond its obvious attractions - the Duomo and Last Supper. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/232 Support the show Join our mailing…

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231. Roman Pizza: Get the lowdown on what to try and where to taste 47:23

9d ago47:23

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Move over Naples, Rome has some delicious pizza too. Listen along to discover the different types of pizza you can try in the Eternal City, what makes them delicious in their own way and of course where you can try the perfect slice or round.. depending on your preference. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/231 Support the show…

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230. Vatican Jubilee 2025 - What to expect in Rome and Italy 18:19

29d ago18:19

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Thinking of traveling to Italy in 2025. Make sure to tune in and hear all about what to expect when you visit Rome and beyond during the Vatican Jubilee year. Many pilgrims are expected to visit Rome throughout the year so we give you tips and advice for navigating this busy time for travelers to the Eternal City. Read the full episode show notes h…

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Welcome to Untold Italy 1:36

1M ago1:36

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Welcome to Untold Italy travel podcast, the show that brings you captivating Italy travel, culture, food and wine stories and ideas for your Italian adventures Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us on tour: Trip schedule | Discover our Trip Planning Services | Visit our onli…

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229. From Grit to Grapes: How Puglia is Redefining its Wine Culture 27:08

1M ago27:08

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Wines from Puglia are on the ascendancy. Once the workhorse of the Italian wine industry, providing bulk wines to cut with other varieties, today the Pugliese wine industry champions indigenous grapes and is forging a bright future based on local techniques and ingenuity. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/229 Support the show …

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228. Top 5 Experiences to Have in Florence 24:10

1M ago24:10

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Florence is one of Italy's most favorite destinations with a long list of must dos for many travelers. In this episode we suggest a different approach and identify our favorite Florentine experiences and where to go for them - both classic and off the beaten path locations. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/228 Support the sho…

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227. Pesto Perfection: A Local's Guide to Italy's Favorite Green Sauce 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Pesto is a zingy basil based sauce that is served throughout the region of Liguria. It's one of our favorite sauces of all time and our guest Enrica Monzani is here to share what makes it so delicious. The local variety of basil is a key ingredient out of just a handful of critical recipe elements. Listen to hear how you can adapt the pesto recipe …

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226. Discover Turin: The Local's Guide to Must-See Sights and Experiences 45:07

2M ago45:07

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Ready to uncover the beautiful city of Turin? Join us as we explore the city with two of our favorite people who love and fell in love with this wonderfully charming northern Italian city. They reveal the best things to do and see, where to stay and more when you visit the capital of Piedmont. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com…

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225. Top Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Italy Trip #2 45:03

2M ago45:03

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We noticed a few little mistakes creeping into the trip planning of our online community so today we're sharing some tips on how to plan your Italy travels to avoid this trip ups. Travel has changed a lot since before the pandemic so it's worthwhile understanding some of the challenges you will face so you can address them, relax and dream of Italy…

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224. Brilliant Bari - Puglia's Bustling Capital 42:59

2M ago42:59

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Buongiorno Bari! We love this port city, Puglia's capital. From the historic old town to the elegant boulevards, Bari has risen like a phoenix from a troubled past. In Bari you can roll pasta on the street with some expert ladies who love to laugh cheekily at your efforts and taste some life changing focaccia.. we do not use that term lightly! Read…

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223. Delicious Umbria's most tasty food experiences 51:02

3M ago51:02

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Italy's green heart and food bowl is found in the heart of beautiful Umbria, a region sandwiched between Rome and Florence. This largely rural area grows much of Italy's produce. Here you find many interesting and long lived food traditions and experiences that open a window into a slower culture and lifestyle that many covet - even for a few short…

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222. Top 5 experiences to have in Venice 19:12

3M ago19:12

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Headed to Venice? Italy's magical lagoon city is packed full of wonders and rewards visitors who like to explore on their own. Make sure to include these must have uniquely Venetian experiences in your plans to truly appreciate this incredible city. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/222 Support the show Join our mailing list a…

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221. Magical Marsala: The Sweet Taste of Sicilian Wine 27:43

3M ago27:43

27:43

Sicilian wine is undergoing somewhat of a Renaissance but over in the western part of the island some traditions have endured for many years. On this episode we take a visit to Marsala and learn about the sweet and drier versions of this typical wine and the charming local environment in which it is made. Read the full episode show notes here > unt…

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220. Italian Hospitality: Come as a Guest, Leave as a Friend 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Italian hospitality is known the world over for being friendly and welcoming and we believe it is a big reason why travelers love to spend time in Italy. Hear from our friend Giovanni from Joe Banana Italy about what Italian hospitality means to him and how he and his team make sure it's something all their guests experience no matter what service …

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219. 10 (or more) Reasons to Visit Sardinia 47:06

4M ago47:06

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Sardinia is Italy's second-largest island and renowned for incredible beaches and a deep and ancient culture. Beloved by Europeans, it is not as well visited by English-speaking travelers who miss out on wonderful scenery, hyper-local experiences, delicious food and wine and much more. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/219 Sup…

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218. How hard is it to learn Italian? 51:20

4M ago51:20

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Learning some Italian for your trip is a very good idea but how hard is it to learn Italian? No matter your age or experience, if you're prepared to make a commitment to your learning then Italian is one of the easier languages to learn. Join Italian language coach Monica Cazzamani Bona from Su Misura as she shares how to learn Italian the way that…

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Buona Pasqua PLUS our Best Trip Planning Resources 4:27

4M ago4:27

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Wishing you a very happy Easter. In this short update we share our best resources for planning your trip to Italy if you've set aside some time to do that over the weekend Our website - untolditaly.com - 100s of useful and FREE articles and podcasts to help you plan your trip Our community - Italy Travel Planning (Facebook) - fellow travelers answe…

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217. Top 5 experiences in Rome for Every Visitor 15:26

4M ago15:26

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If it is your first visit or your fifth, exploring Rome is one of life's great pleasures. In this episode learn what experiences to seek out when you visit the Eternal City. Not necessarily a list of bucket list items but ways to immerse yourself in one of the world's greatest cities. These are the things host Katy does each time she's in Rome. Rea…

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216. 10 Reasons We Love Italy's Umbria Region 56:56

4M ago56:56

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Nestled between Rome and Florence, Umbria is Italy's green heart, a beautiful and timeless region with charming hilltop towns, fields of flowers and delicious food and wine. Glam Italia guidebook author Corinna Cooke joins us to sing the praises of this wonderful region that is easy to access but somehow has fewer crowds than neighboring Tuscany Re…

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215. How to Discover Regional Italy Without a Car 37:33

5M ago37:33

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Driving is often the best way to explore Italy's beautiful countryside but what if you don't want to rent a car? In this episode we chat to Bookings For You founder Jo Mackay about the best places in regional Italy to explore using the local train and public transportation network Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/215 Support …

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214. Rome's Best Kept Secrets: Explore the Eternal City with LivTours 41:32

5M ago41:32

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Ready to go beyond the guidebook? Hear Angelo, founder of Liv Tours, reveal a treasure map to the Eternal City's most captivating, off-the-beaten-path wonders. Join us as we unveil Rome's special secrets from the serene Santa Maria Maggiore to the mystifying catacombs. Are you prepared to experience Rome like never before? Tune in and transform you…

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213. Wines of Southern Tuscany - Brunello di Montalcino and Beyond 34:40

5M ago34:40

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A trip to Tuscany would not be complete without trying some of the region's amazing wine. Today we're headed to the Val d'Orcia and southern Tuscany where you can taste some of the most celebrated varieties in Italy - Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more. Discover what makes southern Tuscany more than just an incredible win…

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212. The Story of Untold Italy 21:30

5M ago21:30

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A behind the scenes look at Untold Italy, a podcast, travel resource site and services and small group tour company that started as a simple travel blog, survived the pandemic and grew into a multi-faceted business. This is our story as requested by many listeners. Strapped for time or need more help? Check out our new Trip Planning Services Read t…

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211. Eating in Italy: Etiquette Tips to Make the Most of Your Trip 59:04

6M ago59:04

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Italians are very particular when it comes to food and eating. Manners and ways of doing things are part of the fabric of life. In this episode, our local Roman food expert Nesim joins us to share the dos and don'ts of eating in Italy. Please.. do not touch the produce at the market! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/211 Strap…

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210. Travel Smart to Italy: Your Guide to New Regulations and Important Dates 19:22

6M ago19:22

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A new tourist tax, visa waiver program and important events you need to know about if you're planning trips to Italy in 2024 and 2025. While some of these are a while away we know many of you make plans well in advance so we're sharing some upcoming changes for travelers to Italy in the near and longer term future. Read the full episode show notes …

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209. Warming Winter Dishes from the Heart of Tuscany 49:12

6M ago49:12

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It's deep mid-winter in Tuscany and that calls for warming soups and hearty dishes that are the mainstay of Tuscan cuisine. Local cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares her favorite winter produce and dishes from her home in the Chianti countryside including a very special treat that can only be tried in the lead up to and during Carnevale Read the full e…

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208. Introducing the Amazing Artisans of Venice 42:28

6M ago42:28

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Venice is a city of art and artists. And it has been for centuries. This commitment to craftsmanship and creating is part of what makes the city on water so special. Local Monica Cesarato shares some of her favorite artisan creators, where to visit them and why their commitment to these traditional crafts is so important to Venetian culture Read th…

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207. How to Find the Perfect Stay for your Italy Trip 57:17

7M ago57:17

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Let's discover how to find the very best accommodation options in Italy for your upcoming trips. Joining us is guide book author Corinna Cooke to help us work through the quirks of Italian hotels and understanding what to look out for if you're booking rentals via Airbnb or other platforms. Accommodation is perhaps your biggest trip expense after f…

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206. Brilliant Barolo in Piedmont - Region of the King of Italian wines 36:55

7M ago36:55

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Attention wine and truffle lovers! Barolo, a picturesque wine area in northern Italy's Piedmont region is waiting for you. Barolo is known as the King of Italian Wine thanks to its royal connections to the ruling Savoy family - monarchs of Italy. The wine region is a series of lovely towns perched on hills covered in vines with the magnificent snow…

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205. Planning Your 2024 Italy Trip: Our Best Ever Tips 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Planning a trip to Italy in 2024? This episode is a must-listen no matter what stage of planning you are in. Our host Katy spent 8 weeks in Italy in 2023 and 6 weeks in 2022 - in the popular cities and areas and off-the-beaten-path favorites. Things have changed a little since covid so in this episode, she shares her best ever tips for planning you…

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Laughs, Lions, and Lightfoot: A Holiday Hullabaloo 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

Get ready for a holiday treat with the latest episode of the Sal and Bob Show, where comedians Sal Demilio and Bob Phillips bring their unique blend of humor and insight. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into Gordon Lightfoot's haunting classic, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," before switching gears to the excitement of the NFL, partic…

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204. A Sparkly Sorrento Christmas 48:27

7M ago48:27

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Buon Natale! It's Christmas time and we're headed to beautiful Sorrento near Naples. Known and loved as a summer destination for visitors around the world, Sorrento loves to get festive in December with feasting and fun that is famous across Italy. It's a great time to visit and our guest Lee, long time resident from the Gourmet Girls food tours ba…

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203. Capri: Delighted or Disappointed? 51:36

8M ago51:36

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Capri is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. And also one of the most visited. To make the most of your time there and have a delightful experience you'll need to spend more than a day there plus engage in some precision planning. Here from local Holly Star on how to have a wonderful time on magical Capri. Read the full episode …

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Puppies, Punchlines, and Punk Rock: A Sal and Bob Adventure 50:09

8M ago50:09

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In this laughter-packed episode of "The Sal and Bob Show," comedians Sal DeMilio and Bob Phillips dive into a smorgasbord of topics, each more entertaining than the last. The duo kicks off with heartwarming and hilarious Thanksgiving recaps. From Sal's Italian style meal to Bob's dinner guests, these stories are sure to tickle your funny bone. But …

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202. Amazing Assisi - Hosting Travelers for Centuries 43:31

8M ago43:31

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Assisi is the region of Umbria's best known town and has been welcoming pilgrims and travelers for centuries. The home of St Francis, Italy's patron saint, it is a sacred and spiritual place where people of all faiths gather. Joining us today is local guide Isabella Bellucci who shares her passion for this beautiful hilltop town and its stories. Re…

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201. Beyond the Colosseum: Hidden Secrets of Rome 44:54

8M ago44:54

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Rome's highlights are well known but what if you want to dig a little deeper? Listen in to learn some of the treasures of the Eternal City hiding in plain sight if you're prepared to be a little curious. From a unique winery to a port city built the same time as Pompeii, you can never stop discovering the many layers of Rome. Read the full episode …

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200. More than Nutella: A Tasty Look at Italian Chocolate 18:55

8M ago18:55

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Pop the Prosecco! Today we're celebrating 200 episodes of Untold Italy. And what better way to do that than with a whole show dedicated to chocolate - Italian chocolate of course! Not quite as famous as Swiss or Belgian chocolate, but just as delicious and revered throughout the land! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/200 Reso…

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199. Perfect Pienza: Hilltop town of dreams in Tuscany's Val D'Orcia 33:02

9M ago33:02

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Tuscany's Val D'Orcia is one of the most beautiful places in the world and it's here that you'll find the delightful town of Pienza. Remodeled in the Renaissance by an enterprising pope, this town captures the beauty of Tuscany both inside and outside its stone walls. Be the first to know about our Tuscany Wine and Wellness Tours - click here Read …

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198. Tempting Treviso: Home of Tiramisu and Prosecco 35:16

9M ago35:16

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Treviso is a tantalizing town hiding in plain sight just north of Venice. Home to tiramisu and Prosecco this small city is a place you could easily while a few hours away in, or even a few months. Our guest Gabe North-Harney moved there with her husband a year ago and shares insights into her new home and journeys around Italy. Read the full episod…

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197. 6 Weeks in Italy: Katy's Highlights and Learnings 32:38

9M ago32:38

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Recently returned from 6 wonderful weeks in Italy, host Katy shares her highlights and learnings from visits to Rome, Florence, the Dolomites and South Tyrol, Modena and the Emilia region, the Cilento Coast, Ischia and more Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/197 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip…

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196. Beyond Chianti: The Wonderful World of Italian Red Wine 38:31

9M ago38:31

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Are you ready to discover the wonderful world of Italian red wine? Most of us are familiar with Chianti and perhaps even the King of Wines Barolo however have barely scratched the surface of the many hundreds of local varieties found in the 20 regions of Italy. From Amarone in the north to Nero d'Avola in the south, there is an Italian red wine var…

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195. How to Plan your Italy Trip for Free 12:02

10M ago12:02

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Planning a trip to Italy is fun but it can also be time consuming and also a bit overwhelming. In this episode, we share the best ways to plan your trip depending on the time and resources you have available. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/195 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning check…

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From Politics to Pop Culture: Unpacking the Upcoming Election & Kelce-Swift Romance 39:18

10M ago39:18

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On this electrifying episode of "The Sal and Bob Show," Sal and Bob take a humorous dive into Elon Musk's quirky naming decisions – from his kids to his Twitter antics. How does one even pronounce 'X Æ A-12' anyway? Shifting gears, they discuss the current political landscape of the USA, offering their candid thoughts on the upcoming election and w…

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194. Lovely Lecce: Beautiful City in Puglia 49:24

10M ago49:24

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Let's go to Lecce, beautiful southern city with Baroque charm. The proud capital of Puglia's Salento region is elegant, charming and home to artisans proud to showcase their cultural and food heritage. From Lecce you can reach the incredible Salento beaches and countless sleepy small towns. It's a city of dreams if you're looking for a unique Itali…

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Benihana Birthdays, Elton Enthusiasm, and Tinseltown Tidbits 41:31

10M ago41:31

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In this laugh-out-loud episode of the Sal and Bob Show, our dynamic duo dives deep into a myriad of tantalizing topics. Bob shares a hilarious birthday tale from Benihana that has Sal rolling in laughter. From there, they cruise into Elton John territory where Bob, the self-proclaimed superfan, geeks out over the classic "Someone Saved My Life Toni…

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193. Favorites: The Fast Way to Learn Italian for Your Trip 39:02

10M ago39:02

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Speaking a little Italian is polite and a great way to enhance your trip. In this episode our friend Michele from the Intrepid Italian shares some quick tips on getting from Ciao! to ordering a gelato. We're re-running this episode as part of a series of favorites while we take a short break.. in Italy of course! Read the full episode show notes he…

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192. Favorites: Cilento Coast - Amalfi Coast Vibes Without the Crowds 51:28

10M ago51:28

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Benvenuti to the Cilento Coast - this beautiful area just south of the Amalfi Coast is sitting there in plain sight waiting to be discovered. Beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, life changing buffalo mozzarella cheese.. what's not to love! We're re-running this episode as part of a series of favorites while we take a short break.. in Italy of course!…

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191. Favorites: Packing for Italy 1:11:57

11M ago1:11:57

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Packing for Italy is a challenge that perplexes many travelers. We're re-running this episode as part of a series of favorites while we take a short break.. in Italy of course! Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/191 Support the show Join our mailing list and get our FREE Italy trip planning checklist - subscribe here | Join us …

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