Episodes
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep.11 | Concorso Italiano Monterey Car Week 2026
CRAVE Italy at Monterey Car Week | Concorso Italiano 🇮🇹 Come with Samantha Ferro as CRAVE Italy takes you inside one of America's most celebrated showcases of Italian automotive culture — Concorso Italiano, filmed during Monterey Car Week on August 15, 2026. More than a car show, Concorso...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep. 10 | 800 Years of Saint Francis: Assisi Comes to San Francisco
800 years. Two cities. One extraordinary connection. In this special episode of CRAVE Italy, journalist and host Samantha Ferro brings together an extraordinary conversation commemorating the 800th anniversary of the passing of Saint Francis of Assisi and celebrating the unique connection between...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep.9 | The REAL Fettuccine Alfredo: Inside the Restaurant Where It Was Born
The world knows Fettuccine Alfredo. There are countless recipes, videos, and stories about this famous dish — but how often do you get to go inside the restaurant where it was born, hear the story from the owner, and watch the authentic Fettuccine Alfredo prepared at the source? In this very...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep.11 | Concorso Italiano Monterey Car Week 2026
CRAVE Italy at Monterey Car Week | Concorso Italiano 🇮🇹 Come with Samantha Ferro as CRAVE Italy takes you inside one of America's most celebrated showcases of Italian automotive culture — Concorso Italiano, filmed during Monterey Car Week on August 15, 2026. More than a car show, Concorso...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep. 10 | 800 Years of Saint Francis: Assisi Comes to San Francisco
800 years. Two cities. One extraordinary connection. In this special episode of CRAVE Italy, journalist and host Samantha Ferro brings together an extraordinary conversation commemorating the 800th anniversary of the passing of Saint Francis of Assisi and celebrating the unique connection between...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep.9 | The REAL Fettuccine Alfredo: Inside the Restaurant Where It Was Born
The world knows Fettuccine Alfredo. There are countless recipes, videos, and stories about this famous dish — but how often do you get to go inside the restaurant where it was born, hear the story from the owner, and watch the authentic Fettuccine Alfredo prepared at the source? In this very...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep. 8 | The Aldon Smith Special: A Story of Friendship, Legacy & Italian Hospitality
In this moving episode of CRAVE Italy, host and journalist Samantha Ferro welcomes Maurizio Florese, owner of Mona Lisa Restaurant, Steps of Rome, and Clam House in San Francisco, for an intimate conversation about family, tradition, friendship, and the enduring spirit of Italian hospitality....
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Crave Italy S8 E7 | Inside the Italfoods Specialty Food Show
In this episode of Crave Italy, host and journalist Samantha Ferro takes you inside the 2026 Italfoods Specialty Food Show at the historic Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Organized by Italfoods, this premier event brings together Italian producers, importers, distributors…
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Crave Italy S8 E6 | Carlo Petrini's Legacy: A Conversation with Lorenzo Scarpone
In this special episode of Crave Italy, journalist and host Samantha welcomes Lorenzo Scarpone, longtime friend, mentee, and collaborator of Carlo Petrini, the visionary founder of the Slow Food Movement and one of the world's most influential advocates for sustainable agriculture, food culture,...
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CRAVE Italy S8 E5 | AI, Journalism & Communication: The Future of Information | Yumi Wilson
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, communicate, and access information. As AI becomes part of everyday life, understanding how to use it effectively is becoming an essential skill for everyone. In this episode of CRAVE Italy, Samantha Ferro sits down with Yumi Wilson, a...
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CRAVE Italy S8 E4 | Elisa Sednaoui on Creativity, Identity & Transforming Education
In this inspiring episode of Crave Italy, Samantha Ferro sits down with Elisa Sednaoui — Italian, Egyptian, and French model, actress, director, and founder of Funtasia, a global initiative focused on creativity and social-emotional learning. Elisa shares her journey growing up between Italy and...
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CRAVE Italy S8 Episode 3 | Sergio Strozzi on Innovation, INNOVIT & Italy's Global Future
In this episode of CRAVE Italy, Host and Journalist Samantha Ferro interviews Sergio Strozzi, former Consul General of Italy in San Francisco and currently Head of Innovation, Technology, and Startups at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The conversation explores the evolving intersection…
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CRAVE Italy S8 Ep. 2 | Uncovering the Etruscans | Lisa Pieraccini (UC Berkeley)
In this episode of CRAVE Italy, journalist Samantha Ferro speaks with Dr. Lisa Pieraccini, Professor of History of Art, Ancient History, and Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Etruscan Art Advisor for the Hearst exhibition Encountering the Etruscans (December...
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Crave Italy Season 8 Ep. 1 | Samantha Ferro Sit-Down with Rudy Colombini
Season 8 opens with an in-depth conversation with Rudy Colombini, musician, visionary, and founder of Music City San Francisco. Recently honored with the CBS Bay Area Icon Award, Rudy shares insights from over 50 years in the music industry — from teaching himself music and forming his first band...
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CRAVE Italy Season 8 Premiere | Carnelos, Frandi & Italian Cultural Leaders
Hosted by journalist and founder Samantha Ferro, CRAVE Italy returns for Season 8, continuing its mission to connect Italy and the United States through culture, innovation, and the stories that shape our global community. More than a podcast, CRAVE Italy is a platform where voices are heard,...
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Crave Italy | S7 Ep14 Season Finale | Holiday Traditions, Language & Mindfulness
As we close the year and welcome the holiday season, Crave Italy presents the Season 7 finale—an episode filled with gratitude, tradition, and meaningful connection. Hosted by Samantha Ferro, this special episode marks our final gathering before Christmas and the close of an unforgettable season....
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Crave Italy | S7 Ep13: Holiday Italian Flavors with Viola Buitoni + Sarama Smart Collar
Crave Italy: Celebrating tradition, heritage, and culture, while embracing a visionary look toward the future. In this episode, host Samantha Ferro is joined by Viola Buitoni, a celebrated chef instructor and food writer, who shares her passion for Italian cuisine. Just in time for the holidays,...
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Crave Italy S7 Ep12 — Maria Castellucci Moore | Winemaking, Italian Heritage & Sofia in Rome
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maria Castellucci Moore — author, winemaker, and entrepreneur. Maria is co-owner of Castellucci Napa Valley, a beautiful family estate rooted in Italian heritage and celebrated for its exceptional wines. S he's also the writer of Sofia in Rome and other...
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Crave Italy S7 Ep11- Samantha Ferro Interviews America's "Presidential Tenor" Christopher D. Macchio
Exclusive Interview with America's "Presidential Tenor" Christopher D. Macchio Hosted by Journalist & Producer Samantha Ferro In this standout episode of Crave Italy, journalist and host Samantha Ferro sits down with internationally renowned tenor Christopher D. Macchio, whose powerful voice and...
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CRAVE Italy Season 7 Ep 10 | Week of Italian Cuisine in the World
In this special episode of Crave Italy, journalist and host Samantha Ferro celebrates the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. We're joined—directly from Italy—by Viola Buitoni, chef instructor, food writer, and passionate ambassador of Italian culinary tradition, who shares a beautiful recipe...
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CRAVE Italy Season 7 Ep 10 | Week of Italian Cuisine in the World - Audio
In this special episode of Crave Italy, journalist and host Samantha Ferro celebrates the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. We're joined—directly from Italy—by Viola Buitoni, chef instructor, food writer, and passionate ambassador of Italian culinary tradition, who shares a beautiful recipe...
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Crave Italy – Season 7 Ep. 9: The Science of Aging with Stanford's Dr. Andrea Cipriano
In this in-depth Stanford conversation, we explore the newest scientific breakthroughs in aging and longevity. Dr. Andrea Cipriano explains how cellular aging works, what epigenetic reprogramming could mean for future health, and how science is reshaping our understanding of time, well-being, and...
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Crave Italy S7 Ep. 8 | 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco & Col. Gary Gutowsky: Family & Heritage
As we close Italian Heritage Month, Crave Italy celebrates the voices and traditions that unite Italy and the United States. Journalist & Host Samantha Ferro welcomes two remarkable guests — Matt Maiocco, award-winning journalist and longtime 49ers Insider for NBC Sports Bay Area, and his cousin...
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Crave Italy – Season 7 Ep 7: Honoring Italian Heritage | Family, Legacy & Culture
We're continuing our celebration of Italian Heritage Month! Journalist Samantha Ferro welcomes l'Onorevole Francesca La Marca with a heartfelt message and an inspiring conversation with Lorenzo Barbagelata, a proud Italian-American from San Francisco, carrying forward his family's legacy and love...
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Crave Italy – Season 7 Ep. 6: Italian Heritage Month with Assemblymember Catherine Stefani
This special episode celebrates Italian Heritage Month 🇮🇹✨ and honors Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, whose leadership helped bring official recognition of this celebration to the State of California. Join Samantha Ferro for an inspiring conversation about leadership, service, and Italian...
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Crave Italy – Season 7, Ep 5: Samantha Ferro Meets the Community | Celebrating Italian Heritage Month
In this special episode, journalist Samantha Ferro celebrates Italian Heritage Month, honoring the people and organizations that keep Italian culture vibrant across the U.S. — especially here in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The episode opens with a message from l'Onorevole Christian Di Sanzo,...
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CRAVE Italy – Season 7, Episode 4 | "Come Musica: The Power of Music in Education"
In this episode, Samantha Ferro opens the show with a heartfelt introduction celebrating Italian Heritage Month, honoring Italians and Italian Americans whose creativity, dedication, and spirit continue to enrich our communities and culture. We begin with what unites us all — the Italian…
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CRAVE Italy S7 Ep3 – Stress, Balance & The Future of Wellness
Journalist Samantha Ferro continues Season 7 of CRAVE Italy — where Italy meets America and stories connect us across cultures. This week's episode explores stress, balance, and the future of mental wellness. We begin with L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana, hosted by Arianna Guadagnoli, celebrating...
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CRAVE Italy S7 Ep2 – Italian Voices Around the World: Language, Lifestyle & Flavor
Journalist Samantha Ferro opens this vibrant new episode with a celebration of culture, creativity, and connection — the essence of CRAVE Italy. The episode begins with Arianna Guadagnoli, our new host of L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana. A first-generation Italian and nursing student at Emory...
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CRAVE Italy S7 Ep2 – Italian Voices Around the World: Language, Lifestyle & Flavor
Journalist Samantha Ferro opens this vibrant new episode with a celebration of culture, creativity, and connection — the essence of CRAVE Italy. The episode begins with Arianna Guadagnoli, our new host of L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana. A first-generation Italian and nursing student at Emory...
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CRAVE Italy Season 7 Episode 1 | Exclusive with Consul General Massimo Carnelos, Deputy Davide Corriero & Guests
Welcome to Season 7, Ep 1 of CRAVE Italy! Hosted by journalist and founder Samantha Ferro, CRAVE Italy is the show where Italy meets America — celebrating passion, culture, and the stories that connect us across borders. More than a podcast, CRAVE Italy is a community: a space where voices are...
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CRAVE Italy – Season 7 Premiere | Exclusive Interview with Consul General Massimo Carnelos
Founder and journalist Samantha Ferro launches Season 7 of CRAVE Italy with an exclusive interview welcoming Consul General Massimo Carnelos to San Francisco, the Bay Area, and his new jurisdiction across the western U.S. and Pacific. In this premiere episode, Carnelos shares his first…
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Crave: Season 6 Ep16 Finale: A Mindful Journey Bridging Italy and America — From Cinema to Sport
Join us as we close out Season 6 of CRAVE — continuing to bridge Italy and the USA through storytelling, culture, and passion. This episode features: • A mindful opening from Bruce Kittle, coach and founder of Hidden Pearls Podcast, who shares insights on personal growth and mindful leadership. •...
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Crave: Season 6 Episode 15 | A Taste of Italy, Italian Language Vibes & Football Passion
In this episode of CRAVE, journalist and host Samantha Ferro opens with a warm welcome and a reminder of CRAVE's mission to celebrate passions, share stories, and build bridges between Italy and the United States. We head straight into the kitchen with Chef Mattia Marcelli from Ristorante 54 Mint...
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Crave Italy: Season 6 Ep14 | Bridging Italy and California: Consulate Voices, Language, and Sport
In this insightful and inspiring episode of CRAVE, journalist Samantha Ferro welcomes two exceptional guests from the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco: Consul General Sergio Strozzi and Vice Consul & Commercial Attaché Vitalba Gammicchia. Together, they explore how the relationship...
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CRAVE Season 6 Episode 13: Food, Faith & Football — The Italy–Bay Connection
Journalist Samantha Ferro opens this episode of CRAVE, where passions are celebrated, stories come alive, and Italy and the USA come together in one voice. This week's special lineup highlights tradition, connection, and community — from the kitchen to the parish to draft day. In this episode: A...
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CRAVE Exclusive | Innovation, Enterprise & Global Vision with Hon. Giulio Centemero
CRAVE Exclusive | Innovation, Enterprise & Global Vision with Hon. Giulio Centemero Sponsored by and in partnership with the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco Italian Consulate SF In this special episode of CRAVE, journalist and host Samantha Ferro welcomes Hon. Giulio Centemero, member…
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CRAVE Italy – S6 EP12 | Serving the Italian Community: A Conversation with the Italian Consulate
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of CRAVE, journalist Samantha Ferro welcomes two distinguished guests from the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco: Deputy Consul General Davide Corriero and Vice Consul for Consular Affairs Gabriella Navarra. Together, they explore how the Consulate...
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Crave: Season 6 - Episode 11 - Art, Language, and Sports: A Journey Across Italy, America, and Canada-A
This episode is truly special! Samantha Ferro welcomes internationally acclaimed Italian-American painter Marco Sassone, whose memoir American Journey: My Life in Art captures a lifetime of creativity, resilience, and self-discovery. Marco shares powerful reflections on his artistic journey —…
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Crave: Season 6 - Episode 11 - Art, Language, and Sports: A Journey Across Italy, America, and Canada
This episode is truly special! Samantha Ferro welcomes internationally acclaimed Italian-American painter Marco Sassone, whose memoir American Journey: My Life in Art captures a lifetime of creativity, resilience, and self-discovery. Marco shares powerful reflections on his artistic journey —…
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CRAVE Season 6 Ep10 | Federico Faggin: Where Science Meets Spirit
In this extraordinary episode of CRAVE, we are honored to welcome physicist and engineer Federico Faggin—the legendary inventor of the microprocessor and touchscreen—for a powerful conversation that bridges technology, consciousness, and spirituality. Hosted by Samantha Ferro, the episode opens...
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CRAVE — Angela Alioto: Kamilah the Miracle Filly | Part 2: The Miracle & The Mission
In this profoundly moving episode, Samantha Ferro sits down with the incredible Angela Alioto to share the emotional and spiritual journey of Kamilah and the Miracle Filly — a powerful story of love, faith, and purpose that will stay with you long after the episode ends This is Part 2: The…
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Crave – Season 6, Episode 8 Exclusive Interview with Angela Alioto - Part 1: The Encounter & The Calling
In this moving episode, Samantha Ferro sits down with Angela Alioto to share the emotional and spiritual journey of Kamilah and the Miracle Filly. Plus: L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Vania 49ers Twitter Q&A with Alex Lopez Thanks to the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural...
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Crave: Season 6 - Episode 7 – Exploring Mindfulness, Language & Italian Style
This week on CRAVE, we kick the episode off with leadership and mindset coach Bruce Kittle, who guides us through a short meditation and shares powerful insights on mindfulness in leadership and everyday life. Then, Vania returns with L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana, celebrating the richness of…
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Crave Season 6 - Episode 6: Guest Jill Cooper, Dante's Legacy and 49ers Updates
Host: Samantha Ferro kicks off this inspiring episode of CRAVE—where passions are celebrated, dreams take shape, and the USA and Italy unite. ✨ Episode Highlights: 🌍 L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana – Vania explores the beauty of the Italian language. 📖 Dante Alighieri Tribute – In honor of…
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Crave: Season 6 - Episode 5 - Women's History Month, Italian Culture & Sports
March is Women's History Month, and Samantha Ferro opens the episode by recognizing the impact of women in leadership and sharing details about the BAIA event she will be moderating. In this episode: Serena Perfetto, Board President of BAIA (Business Association Italy America), shares an exciting...
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Crave: Season 6 - Episode 4 - Bridging Italy & Silicon Valley with INNOVIT
In this episode, we explore Italy's role in global innovation and its connection to Silicon Valley. Italian Language Spotlight – Vania introduces the Word of the Week, bringing the beauty of the Italian language to our audience. Exclusive Interview with Alberto Acito, Director of INNOVIT INNOVIT,...
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CRAVE Season 6, Episode 3 – Bridging Cultures & An Exclusive Conversation with Amir Issaa: This Is What I Live For
In this powerful episode of CRAVE, we continue our mission of bridging cultures and celebrating the Italian-American experience. The Italian Language Spotlight Vania returns with L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana, showcasing the beauty and depth of the Italian language. Black History Month | AMIR...
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Crave: Season 6 -Episode 2: Bridging Cultures, Love & 49ers Updates- 2/19/25
Samantha Ferro opens this episode of CRAVE, continuing to bridge cultures and celebrate the Italian-American lifestyle. CRAVE connects Italy and the USA through culture, language, passion, and community, bringing stories and voices to life. 💖 A Special Valentine's Week Episode! This episode...
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Season 6 -Episode 1: Italian Culture and Language - 2/12/25
Samantha Ferro and Alex Lopez return to launch an exciting new season of CRAVE, continuing their mission of bridging the USA and Italy. This season celebrates Italian culture, language, the Italian-American lifestyle, 49ers football, and more—bringing stories to life and strengthening community...
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Crave: Where Italy Meets America
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