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The Italian Australian Podcast

Josephine D’Aqui and Lukas D’Aqui
Italian Culture
Italy
Italian Cuisine
Laguna Veneto Bocce Club
Italian Language
Immigration
Cultural Identity
Travel
Family Heritage
Central Italy
Italian Festivals
Adelaide Italian Festival
Opera
AC Milan
Greece
Perth Italian Festival
Theater
Dance
Comedy
Immigration Stories

Brother/sister duo Lukas & Josie D'Aqui from Perth, Western Australia host The Italian Australian Podcast! Join them for weekly episodes chatting about Italian Australian topics including immigration, food, traditions, language and more! First generation Italian Australians on their maternal side with a Roman born mum and second generation Italian Australians on their paternal side having an Austr... more

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In this episode our guest is Gianni Corvaia, or Gianni Capri as he is known on Spotify and Mr C as he is called by his many adoring students. We had the pleasure of chatting with Gianni about his Italian Australian identity and his music. We are exci... more

It’s been several years since the two of us last experienced the joy of spending time in Italy, and lately we’ve been feeling a little nostalgic. So in this episode, we sit down for a chat about some of the things we miss the most—from the big things... more

We are starting to get very excited here in Perth as we count down the days until the Perth Italian Festival, happening Saturday 11th of April at Langley Park. The festival is back for the 3rd time and we had the pleasure of chatting to the man who s... more

Lukas was on location at South West Bottega chatting with our guest Marco D’Aquino in this episode. Marco and his wife moved to Australia in 2010 and started a couple of businesses, one of those being South West Bottega which is known as an Italian h... more

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Marco D'Aquino
Founder of South West Bottega, Italian hub in the South West of Australia
South West Bottega
Episode: Episode 134: Feels like Italy at South West Bottega featuring Marco D’Aquino
Fabian Manno
Owner of Antipasti Deli Cafe
Antipasti Deli Cafe
Episode: Episode 133: Yarraville's Slice of Italy 'Antipasti Deli Cafe' featuring Fabian Manno
Anthony Castelvecchi
Creator of Oriundi, passionate about connecting the Italian diaspora
Oriundi
Episode: Episode 132: 'Oriundi'- Connecting Italians around the world featuring Anthony Castelvecchi
Sonia Di Iorio
Melbourne-based comedian performing stand-up in Italian
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Episode: Episode 130: Comedy in Italian featuring Sonia Di Iorio
Tony Roda
Proud Italian Australian and founder of the Calabrese of Australia Facebook page.
Calabrese of Australia
Episode: Episode 129: Calabrese of Australia featuring Tony Roda
Frank Lotito
Born to Sicilian and Calabrese parents, Frank Lotito is an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director known for works like 'Big Mamma's Boy' and the new stage show 'The Italian Divorce'.
Episode: Episode 128: The Italian Divorce featuring Frank Lotito
James Liotta
Comedian and performer
Episode: Episode 127: Nonna Mia! Featuring Etta D’Elia and James Liotta
Rose Inserra
Author and expert on Italian Folk Magic, including Malocchio.
Episode: Episode 125: Malocchio and Italian Folk Magic featuring Rose Inserra
Josephine Paone
Melbourne-based Italian Australian passionate about connecting with her heritage through dance and music.
Episode: 124: One Foot in Each World featuring Josephine Paone

Hosts

Josie D'Aqui
Co-hosts with her brother, providing warm conversations around Italian Australian themes and cultural connections.
Lukas D'Aqui
Co-hosts with his sister, exploring and celebrating Italian heritage's modern expressions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Really good !

    Hey guys just listened to your podcast really enjoyed it !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaphyJoe75
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great listening

    Love the show Josey and Lukas. I look forward to new episodes dropping every week. Only one issue tho, it killed me when you guys were talking to your Zias in one of your episodes and talked about cutlets instead of cotolette 😆Keep up the great work …..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankee65
    Australia6 months ago
  • Fantastic Brother Sister Duo!

    Love the podcast and different guests speaking on the podcast - This brother sister duo are on fire with a lot of episodes created in such a short amount of time! Bring on more content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ness04:)
    Australiaa year ago
  • It’s ok but falls short

    I was initially excited to hear this was being developed. However I don’t think the hosts have a broad enough look into Italians in Australia. Two things here - falls short of investigation into previous generations and their location in WA I don’t feel gives them enough breadth in this space. The eastern states (Melb, Syd) and SA (and regionally in these states) there are so many traditional groups and traditions that continue to this day! They to me don’t feel like “professional Italian/Austra... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MalbGal
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent cultural discussion

    Excellent conversations about identity and integrating in the early days. So many great topics to look forward to in the future. Looking forward to hearing about the Australian Italian food fusion, this will be a great debate I am sure!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Check 475
    Australia3 years ago

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Overall, the show successfully fosters an inclusive community dialogue about Italian identity in Australia.
Some feedback suggests a desire for broader diversity in discussing Italian Australian experiences beyond the local focus.
The podcast brings a good mix of humor and heartfelt storytelling, connecting with themes of cultural heritage effectively.
Listeners enjoy the engaging familial dynamics between the hosts, making it relatable and entertaining.

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Episode 133: Yarraville's Slice of Italy 'Antipasti Deli Cafe' featuring Fabian Manno
Q: What do you see in the biggest changes is going back to, say, that's roughly 2007 to now?
Fabian mentions the influence of social media and changes in product availability, recognizing that more Italian products are now accessible in Australia versus 20 years ago.
Episode 133: Yarraville's Slice of Italy 'Antipasti Deli Cafe' featuring Fabian Manno
Q: Have you got any inspiration for your shop here from places in Italy?
Fabian shares that he takes inspiration from his time in Italy, particularly in the way food is presented casually and deliciously, and how he incorporates that into his café.
Episode 130: Comedy in Italian featuring Sonia Di Iorio
Q: What are the biggest differences in terms of what's considered humor?
Sonia mentions that she hasn't noticed much difference in humor points between Australian and Italian audiences, although there is a cultural difference in audience interactions.
Episode 130: Comedy in Italian featuring Sonia Di Iorio
Q: What would you tell the listeners about yourself?
Sonia shares her background as a comedian with over 15 years of experience in English, who recently started performing stand-up in Italian.
Episode 128: The Italian Divorce featuring Frank Lotito
Q: What's the inspiration behind The Italian Divorce?
Frank explains that the show arose from personal experiences and stories within the Italian community regarding family dynamics during divorce.

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This podcast features a dynamic brother-sister duo passionately exploring and sharing the experiences of Italian Australians. Topics often include immigration stories, food traditions, family connections, and the seamless blend of cultures from their Italian heritage. Frequently inviting guests who provide diverse insights into contemporary Italian culture within Australia, conversations evoke humor and warmth while highlighting the significance of preserving these cultural ties in a modern context. Listeners can expect an engaging exploration of family traditions, culinary delights, and the challenges and joys of maintaining cultural identity across generations.

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Recent guests on The Italian Australian Podcast include:

1. Marco D'Aquino
2. Fabian Manno
3. Anthony Castelvecchi
4. Sonia Di Iorio
5. Tony Roda
6. Frank Lotito
7. James Liotta
8. Rose Inserra

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