Hosted by Ishita Sood · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 34 episodes
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I'm an Indian and a seasoned Italy traveler. The Italophilia Podcast is where India and Italy meet!This podcast is a culmination of my journey from my two worlds and each episode is recorded in a single sitting- unedited, raw and real. It gives a chance to pause, ponder and learn about language, books and two intertwining cultures!Join my Substack- https://italophilia.substack.com/Follow on Instagram- ItalophiliaBuy me a coffee- https://tinyurl.com/44xeup6vEmail me- info@ishitasood.comWebsite link- https://ishitasood.com/
Ishita Sood hosts The Italophilia Podcast, a society show with 34 episodes published.
The Italy you'll remember most may not be the Italy you planned for. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about the things nobody really tells you before your first trip -the slower pace of life, the joy of
Beyond Rome, Florence, and Venice lies another Italy - one filled with elegant northern cities, Baroque southern gems, and hidden corners that stay with you long after you've left. In this episode of The Italophilia Podc
A quick thank you to everyone who has supported The Italophilia Podcast. As the podcast approaches a special milestone, I'm taking a moment to ask a small favour. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider following the
On this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I talk about what it means to be an Italophile. (lover of all things Italian) This episode is dedicated to all Italy lovers! Support the show by buying my a coffee here
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share about how I discovered the world of Andrea Camilleri's Montalbano books in Assisi and ended up doing my own little Montalbano tour in Sicily. This episode is about my l
A reflection on how cinema shapes the way we see Italy, from La Grande Bellezza, The White Lotus and To Rome with Love, Call Me by Your Name and The Talented Mr. Ripley. This episode ends with a food for thought- do you
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the fear of speaking Italian, of being judged for your accent, navigating identity and learning to show up anyway. This is a personal take on what it really feels
Sometimes life shifts not through big events, but through small decisions - like enrolling for a course and opening a textbook. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share how studying Italian became one of the m
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the authors who shaped how I see Italy - from Tim Parks’ realism to Beppe Severgnini’s wit and Elena Ferrante’s emotional intensity. A quiet conversation about how
A mindful reflection on letting go of comparison, finding your own pace, and standing fully in who you already are. This episode of The Italophilia Podcast is about growth and learning to shine more authentically by bein
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on re-reading In Altre Parole by Jhumpa Lahiri and the unexpected moment when it made me cry. This is not a book review but my journey and meditation on the Italian l
A small thank you to listeners of The Italophilia Podcast. This bonus episode is a personal story and reflection of one of my lowest phases and coincidentally also the phase when this podcast was born. Grazie for listeni
Rome was the first Italian city I ever visited and the one that stayed with me. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on why Rome became my favourite Italian city, not as a tourist destination, but as a f
When Italian food travels to India, it often becomes louder. More cheese. More sauces. More toppings. In this episode, I reflect on how cucina italiana changes when it enters an Indian context. From ketchup, oregano, and
In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I reflect on the Indian habit of over giving and the Italian comfort with saying no. Through my experiences as a seasoned traveler in Italy and as an Indian professional workin
Italy is often called the most fashionable country in the world - but travelling through Italy teaches you that moda italiana is about much more than clothes. In this reflective episode, I talk about fashion in Italy bey
In this reflective episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I look back at my very first trip to Italy, moving quickly from North to South and share what time and distance have taught me since. From slowing down and staying l
This is a bonus episode on Venice, a city I first visited in 2013, and one I’ve returned to with very different eyes. In this short episode, I share how my relationship with Venice has evolved over time and how I would t
Some of my strongest memories of Italy aren’t places - they’re people! In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I share these quiet and unexpected encounters with strangers that made Italy feel human, safe, and unforg
Solo travel in Italy isn’t always picture-perfect - the constant stares, the silence after 6 PM, the empty palazzi, the haunting beauty of small towns. In this episode of The Italophilia Podcast, I explore the real, laye
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The Italophilia Podcast is hosted by Ishita Sood. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 34 episodes.
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