Podcasts by Living Villa Cappelli

062: Our experience with the coronavirus in Italy. from 2020-03-27T09:43:57

Not much in the way of show notes for this episode guys. And this might be a trend as we focus more on putting out good audio, and not so much on the show notes, so ...

061: Day in the life of running an Italian Villa from 2019-11-11T19:18:40

In this episode, we try to give you a bit of behind the scenes look at what it’s like to run a villa, especially from the tour and vacation rental aspect.

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060: Italian Villa Projects from 2019-03-22T10:14:18

In this podcast, we catch you up on the projects we’ve been doing at the villa during our “off time” without guests.  From major new intervi...

The Top 10 reasons to book an Italian villa for your next celebration from 2019-01-26T15:08:16

Have a big milestone birthday coming up?  Or perhaps an anniversary?  Perhaps you’re just lookin...

058: Real News, Fake Food from 2018-12-01T17:40:59

In this podcast, we take a dive into the culinary world and explore where there is a lot of “fake food” out there. From doctored extra virgin olive oils and grated cheese to wine and ...

057: It's Not Only Rock 'n' Roll from 2018-11-09T17:22

We move outdoors to sit among the olive trees for our second part of our interview with rock ’n’ roll royalty Jenny Boyd.  We talk music, cr...

056: Jenny Boyd "Rock 'n' Roll Nobility" from 2018-09-19T19:28:05

We are finally back after a very very very busy summer.  But we couldn't resist making some time to sit down with one of our guests, Jenny Boyd, and talk to her about creative and music and her ...

055: Spring in Puglia from 2018-03-22T17:45:18

Another quick catchup episode, talking about spring in Puglia, our new dogs, our spring projects, and other odds and ends of life in our villa in Puglia, Italy.

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054: Catch-Up Italian Style from 2017-12-03T17:17:53

After a long hiatus (we were super, super busy), we are back with a podcast catching you up on everything that’s been happening since we last broadcast.

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053B: Bonus, Eat Happy Sweepstakes from 2017-09-09T17:03:23

If you're seeing this before September 9, 2017, you're in luck and can still enter our amazing Eat Happy Sweepstakes!

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053: 21 Things Italians Do Better from 2017-08-20T16:26:56

What do we think Italians do better than anyone?  Find out in our list below.  But first, a couple of notes.

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052: Small Town Italian Politics from 2017-07-02T15:18:10

In this episode, we catch up with some renovations happening at the villa and Paul’s adventure in local small town Italian politics.

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051: The Olives and the Grapes, an interview with Kenny White from 2017-04-13T10:49:07

Kenny White — the pianist, singer/songwriter, producer and arranger — has been in the NYC recording scene for decades.  And lucky for us, he recently blessed us with a concert at Villa Cappelli....

050: Preparing Asparagus — hunting, buying, and cooking from 2017-03-17T12:57:58

In this podcast, you’ll learn all about Paul’s hunt for wild asparagus, some tips on how to cook asparagus, and what to look for when buying it in the store.

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049: 15 Strange Things Italians Do from 2017-02-22T15:55:08

To start with, this should probably have a major subhead: "15 Strange Things Italians Do that are strange to Americans." Because I'm sure they are not strange to any Italian or even other parts ...

048: Villa Cappelli Guest Chef from 2017-02-05T09:38:01

After a long hiatus, we are back to give you updates on happenings at the villa from record snow storms to our latest guests.  But most importantly, the amazing experience we had — and hope to c...

047: International Nomads Austin and Geneva from 2016-12-05T15:28:03

Enjoy our interview with our recent guests 10-year-old Geneva and her father Austin, who are traveling the world together.

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046: The Best Italian Culinary Tour from 2016-10-22T09:33:19

There are all kinds of Italian Culinary Tours, but we like to think ours is pretty special — that's why I can say "best" because it's ours. So Paul and I fire up the mics to talk about our Cultu...

045: Non Stereotypical Italian Music with Michael Hynes from 2016-09-05T14:30:34

At Villa Cappelli, we often surround ourselves with stereotypical Italian music like pizzica or Neopolitan classics, but when guest Michael Hynes visited, we were entertained with the likes of E...

044: The Amalfi Coastline from 2016-07-25T19:55:59

Join us on a trip to the Amalfi Coastline, arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Learn what we think were definitely the highlights you shouldn't miss.

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043: Eat Happy with Anna Vocino from 2016-07-15T16:27:09

Anna joins us again for another fun podcast, featuring an amazing day of food shopping with Paul, a delicious lunch, and a fun discussion about her new cookbook Eat Happy.

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042: Orecchiette with broccoli rabe from 2016-06-26T20:55:01

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe is one of the signature dishes in Puglia. In this podcast, Paul and I are joined by Anna Vocino as we talk all about this amazing dish.

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041: Fighting big drug companies with Celebrity Trainer Vinnie Tortorich from 2016-06-13T17:43:36

We talk with Italian-American trainer to the stars, Vinnie Tortorich, about his life growing up in an Italian family in Louisiana, his NSNG lifestyle and his new Listen

040: Ghosts and Gay Weddings in Italy from 2016-06-03T20:08:31

After and short break, we are back with a new podcast covering everything from our haunted villa in Puglia to our first gay wedding in Italy at Villa Cappelli.

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039: One of the best authentic Italian meals ever from 2016-04-30T10:55:13

Antichi Sopori is definitely serves one of the best authentic Italian meals ever — really one of the best meals ever period.

And, to be perfectly honest, I use the word "authentic" mostly...

038: Is there Italian food without pasta? from 2016-04-22T17:53:38

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037: Eating gluten-free in Italy with Anna Vocino from 2016-04-16T17:41:27

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036: Sun-Dried Tomato Spread from 2016-04-10T16:50:44

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035: Italian Superstitions&Expat Life with Rick Zullo from 2016-03-31T14:49:48

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034: Easter in Italy — Mama Cappelli's Easter memories from 2016-03-22T17:12:33

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033: 19 Great Italian Travel Tips from 2016-03-12T23:40:49

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032: Traditional Italian Food — what NOT to do when it comes to Italian food in Italy from 2016-03-06T11:12:08

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031: Why your Italian "food" may not be real food from 2016-02-26T21:43:12

Food fraud is rampant, especially when it comes to big food companies. In this episode, we cover a range of fraud in Italian foods, from coffee to "parmasan" cheese to balsamic vinegar to extra ...

030: Italian cures for the common cold, fact v. fiction from 2016-02-19T18:37:09

Italians have some amazing home remedies when you're feeling under the weather. These natural cures have been handed down from generation to generation and for good reason. They actually work. I...

029: Five of our favorite extra virgin olive oil recipes from 2016-02-11T20:29:45

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028: Terlizzi — a foodie paradise from 2016-02-05T15:06:21

From amazing butchers to delicious cheeses to insanely fresh fruit and vegetables, you'll find it all in Terlizzi, Italy.  Being our "hometown," it holds a special place in our hearts here at Vi...

027: Is an Italian woman's place only in the kitchen? from 2016-01-20T17:00

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026: Hot Sauces&Italian Healthcare from 2016-01-08T19:17:43

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025: Christmas in Italy from 2015-12-24T17:00

What's Christmas like in Italy? Well, some traditions are the same and some are very different. We'll take through our experience with this amazing season in Italy.

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024: Thanksgiving Italian Style — turkey in a brick oven and NO pasta! from 2015-12-16T16:29:44

How do they celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy? Well, they don't. But WE do! So we invited a bunch of friends and family to join us for an American Thanksgiving here at Villa Cappelli. They were al...

023: Italy has the world's best sandwich topper (and it's not ketchup!) from 2015-11-06T17:28:43

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022: How to tell if your extra virgin olive oil is really extra virgin from 2015-10-18T18:27:32

After a short catch up on life at the villa, including a couple of culinary tours and our harvest of peppers, you'll learn about our PLUS method (Price. Label. Understanding. Source) which you c...

021: If you love seafood and beaches, you’ll love Puglia, Italy from 2015-10-01T20:51:05

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020: Why the coast of Puglia, Italy, is the best from 2015-09-24T07:06:30

In the first part of a two part podcast, you’ll learn all about the northern coastal towns of Puglia and why they are some of the best in the world, including Peschici, Vieste, Margherita di Sav...

019: Are Italian weddings the best in the world? from 2015-09-14T16:45:42

Learn all about the spectacle of an Italian wedding. From tons of Italian food, to music and dancing, to some interesting traditions, a wedding in Italy is unlike anything you’ve ever experience...

018: Why southern Italy is better than northern Italy from 2015-09-03T15:32:19

Learn some of the advantages southern Italy has over the northern sections. While most people have visited the northern cities like Rome, Pisa, and Milan, they might not realize what they are mi...

017: An Italian feast you have to see (or hear) to believe from 2015-08-16T20:00:17

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016: Summer in Italy — beating the heat and our favorite no-cook recipes from 2015-08-09T16:18

Learn how Italians deal with the summer heat, some traditions in Italy during the summer, and some of our favorite no-cook summer recipes.

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015: Finding family and returning home to Italy from 2015-07-30T09:24:26

You’ll learn how a podcast and a pigeon lead Elizabeth Coughlin to return to her great grandfather’s hometown of Terlizzi and fulfill her grandmother’s dream of reconnecting with her family in I...

014: Art and photography with photographer Paul Freeman from 2015-07-23T12:35:16

Learn about the challenges and issues of shooting the male figure when we talk with world famous photographer Paul Freeman about Italian art, photography and more.

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013: Destination weddings in Italy with Jeannie Uyanik from 2015-07-16T17:58:02

Need to plan the perfect destination wedding or event in Italy? Then this episode is for you. We talk with event and wedding planner Jeannie Uyanik, who we recently worked with here at Villa Cap...

012: Traveling in Italy with kids with director Scott Ellis and actor Scot Drummond from 2015-07-08T17:04:13

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011: Prosciutto, pancetta, and sausage from Tuscany from 2015-06-26T12:12:37

Italian meat! Paul and Steven talk about Paul’s trip to Tuscany to visit family and the wonders of prosciutto, pancetta and sausage from Italy. Hopefully you’re not too hungry after listening to...

010: Italian bike tour from 2015-06-17T16:24:58

It's all about biking Puglia, Italy.  We'll cover the itinerary for our amazing week of biking through the Italian countryside, from coastal towns to castles to amazing meals, it's all included ...

009: Italian ancestry and discovering your heritage from 2015-06-10T16:59:26

This is the second part of our interview with John and Angela Cahill. This time we talk a bit about our other day trips south to Gallipoli and Lecce, and then we get into what you can do if you ...

008: Travel with us to the Gargano from 2015-06-05T09:10:01

Join us as we interview guest John and Angela Cahill and talk all about our trip to the amazingly beautiful Garagano, the spur of the boot.Listen

007: Italian music, from the great 50s and 60s to folk music and more from 2015-06-01T07:57:28

It’s a podcast dedicated to Italian music. We talk about our adventures in the Italian music scene, covering everything from a great band that was playing in Terlizzi to our favorite pizzica gro...

006: Local Italian flowers, foraging for mushrooms, and more! from 2015-05-28T12:22:45

Experience another typical week in the life of an Italian, where we talk all about the amazing flowers from Terlizzi, foraging for mushrooms, putting in new stone floor...

005: Italian names: nicknames, family names, married names and more from 2015-05-25T05:30

It’s the Italian name game.  Paul and Steven start the episode talking about Paul’s trip to Florida, but then quickly progress i...

004: Renovating an ancient villa in Italy from 2015-05-21T04:30

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003: Easter in Italy from 2015-05-18T06:30

It’s all about Easter and Holy Week in Italy.  Our experiences, some of which are straight out of the Godfather, and just how di...

002: Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Everything you always wanted to know and never knew to ask from 2015-05-08T15:35:36

Paul and Steven talk about all things extra virgin olive oil, a subject obviously close to their hearts.

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001: Puglia and Villa Cappelli from 2015-05-04T18:24:02

It’s all about the villa and Puglia, Italy. 

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000: Intro to Living Villa Cappelli from 2015-05-04T09:40:53

Paul and Steven give you an introduction to Living Villa Cappelli.  A bit about their lives and what the show will cover, which...