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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
Greece
AC Milan
Perth Italian Festival
Dance
Theater
Immigration Stories
Comedy

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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We have another guest from Adelaide this week, we had a delightful time chatting with Laura Di Martino.

Laura was Born in Belgium to Italian parents and immigrated to Australia as a child. She is a retired languages and history teacher and is proud... more

Our guests in this episode are a father and son from Adelaide, Adrian and Tom Crescitelli. We were very interested to chat to them about how their family is keeping our culture alive and we enjoyed getting teenage perspective from Tom. We also loved ... more

In this episode we chat with Italian Australian author Holly Cardamone. This was one of those times where we had so much to talk about like family and visiting Italy. We were also so excited to talk with Holly about her new book 'Summer, in between.'... more

Our guests this week are brothers, AJ and Justin Mosca from Sydney, in this episode they shared with us their amazing journey to becoming international cricketers and how they will represent Italy in the 2026 T20 tournament. We loved hearing of their... more

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Recent Guests

Adrian Crescitelli
Father of Tom, discussing Italian heritage and family traditions.
Episode: Episode 116: Celebrating our culture with the next generation featuring Adrian and Tom Crescitelli
Tom Crescitelli
A young drummer with a growing musical career.
Episode: Episode 116: Celebrating our culture with the next generation featuring Adrian and Tom Crescitelli
Holly Cardamone
Italian Australian author and the writer of 'Summer in Between'.
Author
Episode: Episode 115: Italian Australian Fiction featuring Holly Cardamone
AJ Mosca
CRicketer representing Italy in the upcoming T20 World Cup
Italian National Cricket Team
Episode: Episode 114: Italy at the 2026 Cricket World Cup
Justin Mosca
CRicketer representing Italy in the upcoming T20 World Cup
Italian National Cricket Team
Episode: Episode 114: Italy at the 2026 Cricket World Cup
Angelo Pricolo
Italian Australian film director known for his documentary work
Episode: Episode 112: A must-see film of the 2025 Italian Film Festival- Signorinella : Little Miss featuring Angelo Pricolo
Tony Gorgone
Perth's favourite DJ, known for his involvement in the Italian community and music scene.
La Musica
Episode: Episode 111: The Man behind La Musica featuring DJ Gorgz
Anthony Gauci
Maltese Australian and author of The Family of Valletta
Episode: Episode 110: The shared histories of Italy and Malta featuring Anthony Gauci
Francesco Tucci
Content creator passionate about showcasing Calabria
Akalabria
Episode: Episode 108: An Insight into Calabria in 2025

Hosts

Josie D'Acqui
Host and co-host, known for engaging discussions on Italian culture and family.
Lucas D'Acqui
Co-host and brother of Josie, contributing to uplifting cultural dialogues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Really good !

    Hey guys just listened to your podcast really enjoyed it !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaphyJoe75
    Australia15 days 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
    Australiaa month 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:)
    Australia10 months 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
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the inclusive and engaging conversations, valuing the exploration of cultural identity and family.
Some criticisms mention a lack of depth in exploring broader Italian Australian experiences, particularly outside Western Australia.
There is positive feedback on the warmth and humor displayed by the hosts, as well as the diversity of guests who contribute valuable insights.

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Episode 115: Italian Australian Fiction featuring Holly Cardamone
Q: Tell us about the target audience for the book?
It's primarily a young adult novel, but many readers over 28 also resonate with the themes due to the nostalgic connection.
Episode 115: Italian Australian Fiction featuring Holly Cardamone
Q: Holly, have you been able to visit the towns back in Italy where your family was from?
Not for a long time, I visited when I was 12, again at 14, and then 20 years ago to my parents' and grandparents' village.
Episode 114: Italy at the 2026 Cricket World Cup
Q: When did you guys think one day you could realistically be playing for Italia?
We didn't know there was an Italian side until 2019 when contact was made through our cricketing network.
Episode 97: One life, two countries- how Daniele Foti-Cuzzola makes it work!
Q: Can you tell us about your book, 'Sulla Befana'?
It's an Italian-Australian story aimed at engaging kids with cultural traditions, highlighting that traditions can adapt while preserving their essence.
Episode 97: One life, two countries- how Daniele Foti-Cuzzola makes it work!
Q: What is your background, and how did you start your career?
Daniele shares that both his parents are Sicilian and how growing up influenced his passion for Italian culture and food.

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What is The Italian Australian Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores the multifaceted experiences of Italian-Australians, particularly focusing on interconnected cultural narratives. Themes include parenting within Italian heritage, regional traditions from Italy, and the impact of social media on cultural identity. The hosts engage in thoughtful dialogues with a variety of guests, showcasing stories that highlight both the challenges and joys of integrating Italian customs into modern Australian life. Unique elements of this podcast include personal anecdotes from family members and guests, capturing the warmth of community and familial bonds integral to Italian culture. This engaging blend of humor and cultural reflection makes it appealing to listeners interested in heritage, identit... more

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Recent guests on The Italian Australian Podcast include:

1. Adrian Crescitelli
2. Tom Crescitelli
3. Holly Cardamone
4. AJ Mosca
5. Justin Mosca
6. Angelo Pricolo
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