Pillole di Italiano

A medium having featured in shaping modern Italian language and culture, which television has not killed and the internet has revived. Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - "La radio" by Eugenio Finardi (1976)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

What everybody else would call football, Italy calls it calcio, for which she won four world cups already. Credits :  "Giulio Cesare" by A. Venditti (1986)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Each of the two times in the year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon. Credits: "No time no space" by Franco Battiato (1985)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill on mistakes about people or things, also situations where it is not clear what is happening, or you do not know what to believe or what you should do. Credits:  “Sarà perché ti amo” by E. Ghinazzi / D. Farina (1981)  --  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Supposedly naturalistic considerations, uninvolved with religion nor ideology. Credits :  "Una canzone semplice" by Laica Luna (2025)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Be the twins in the zodiac or brothers and sisters in everyday life, they make quite a special pair. Credits :  "Dadaumpa" by B. Canfora / D. Verde (1961)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

An internet personality, and a fashion influencer, now in her forties. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Amid caution and hope, it's May's eve, let's enjoy. Credits :  "Kalenda Maya" by R. di Vacqueyras (1165-1207)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Probably the hippiest singer of Italy, Patty Pravo, more than La Bambola. Credits :  "Pensiero stupendo" by I. Fossati / O. Prudente (1978)  -  "La bambola" by F. Migliacci / B. Zambrini / R. Cini (1968)  -  "Ragazzo triste" by S. Bono / G. Boncompagni (1966)  -  "Pazza idea" by M. Monti / G. Ullu / P. Dossena / C. Gigli (1973)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A man notorious for seducing women, an adventurer and a writer, namely Casanova. Credits :  From "Don Giovanni" by W.A. Mozart (1787)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the Schengen agreement, which has made life easier for millions throughout Europe. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

The son of man, and sons of Italian artists, on Father's Day. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

No background music for a pill about the Italian songs festival, named after the Ligurian city of flowers, also available in video.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill on life, as being children is our very existential condition. Credits :  "Parafrasi da concerto sul Rigoletto" by F. Liszt (1859)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Attitudes towards skin color through Italian songs from the 1900s. Credits : Angeli negri" by F. Leali (1968)  -  "La pelle nera" by N. Ferrer (1967)  -  "Faccetta nera" by R. Micheli / M. Ruccione (1935)  -  "Bongo bongo bongo" by B. Hilliard / C. Sigman / A. Curci (1947)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A lawyer and a gentleman, also Italy's longest serving president, Sergio Mattarella. Credits:  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Talking about Alessandro G's home island, this pill has a bittersweet taste.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Be it firm or not, a resolution is what you make at this time of the year.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill about something you are given in order to deal with someone else's values, word of this year according to the Treccani Institute for the Italian Encyclopedia. Fully available for Supporter Club members only.Credits: “Mi fido di te” by Lorenzo Cherubini & Riccardo Onori, 2005 - “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) - "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Casta diva, prima donna, Maria Callas. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Aida (Preludio)” by G. Verdi (1871)  -  “Norma (Cavatina)” by V. Bellini (1831)  -  “Tosca (Atto II)” by G. Puccini (1900)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Italians from abroad, who have made their fortunes in Italy. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Grazie perché” by B. Seger / N.M. Giacomelli / S. Bardotti (1983)  -  “Il ballo del qua qua” by L. Raggi / R. Power / T. Rendall / W. Thomas (1982)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

As little as a song can be about childhood and teenage, a pill of Italian music. Credits :  “Canzone piccola” by L. Cherubini / S. Celani (1997)  -  “Senza paura (Sem medo)” by S. Bardotti / V. de Moraes / Toquinho (1976)  -  “Ogni favola è un gioco” by E. Bennato (1983)  -  “Bambini” by P. Turci (1989)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Busy or not, everyone has got things to do. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “C’è da fare” by G. Panceri / C. Valli (1995)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award's winning writer for young people, Gianni Rodari (on his birthday) fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Vita da sosia” by P. Conte (1995)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Even more than comfort food, music is food for the soul. Credits : “Pappa col pomodoro” by N. Rota / L. Wertmüller (1964)  -  “A çimma” by F. De André (1990)  -  “Gelato al limon” by P. Conte (1979)  -   “Rossetto e cioccolato” by R. Pacco / O. Avogadro / O. Vanoni (1995)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating Grandparents' Day in Italy, their heritage matters. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating World Dream Day, both during sleep and well awake. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill about frightening dreams, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Umberto Tozzi's pursuit of glory beginning with his pop record, Gloria. Credits: "Gloria" by U. Tozzi / G. Bigazzi (1979)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A cyclist and a wine maker, all goods from Italy, fully available for Supporter Club members only. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Beastly idioms spoken offensively, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Mandria” by Iosonouncane (2015)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the 'Father of Disco' on his birthday, what a feeling! Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Never Ending Story” by Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey (1984)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A pill to feel the rhythmic groove of Pino D'Angiò's music. Credits :  “Ma quale idea” (1980)  -  “Gente intelligente” (1989)  -  “Una canzone d’amore per te” (1998)  -  “L’ho conosciuta” (2020) by G. ChierchiaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A pill to swallow before climbing high mountains. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A seed growing in long pods, or in short podcast episodes, fully available for Supporter Club members only.“Chicco e Spillo” by S. Bersani (1992)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

A pill of grains grown in music. Credits :  “La guerra di Piero” by F. De André (1964)  -  “Pensieri e parole” by L. Battisti / G. Rapetti (1971)  -  “Io canto” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti (1979)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Vocabulary pill about changing, times and clothes and habits, and so on.Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)- “Cambia-menti” by Vasco Rossi, 2013.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the flag of Italy, often referred to as The Tricolour. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Looking across Italy, on National Landscape Day, available for Supporter Club members only.Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  -  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Pretending it's a city, much more than streets and buildings, the town resounds. Credits :  “Com’è bella la città” by G. Gaber (1969)  -  “Cosa succede in città” by V. Rossi (1985)  -  “Bruci la città” by I. Grandi / F. Bianconi (2007)  -  “Sei la mia città” by M.J. Bianchi (2017)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

About Italy's wide range of biological conditions and species. Credits :  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Relating to women, and suitable for everyone, but fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits:  “Quello che le donne non dicono” by E. Ruggeri / L. Schiavone (1987)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

May Day or Labor Day, this must be the day. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Astrophysical pill about regions of space where no matter or radiation can escape from. Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Another vocabulary pill, surprisingly enough. Credits :  “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Listen to good songs, keep calm and carry peace through. Credits :  “C’era un ragazzo che come me…” by F. Migliacci / M. Lusini (1966) performed by J. Baez  —  “Dal fronte non è più tornato” by V. Vysocky / S. Sacchi (1969-1993) performed by E. Finardi  —  “Il re del mondo” by F. Battiato / G. Pio (1979) performed by Alice  —  “Mangialuomo” by C. Donà (1999)  —  “Varsavia” by P. Bertoli / G. Brandolini (1984)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Remembering two Italian reporters, Ilaria Alpi and Miran Hrovatin, shot dead in the midst of Somalia’s civil war. Credits :  “Drifting 2” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  —  “Cool Intro – Stings” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ – Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 – Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating the genius of a truly Renaissance man, Michelangelo on his birthday.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Music, processions, and dancing, all over Italy, it's carnival! Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits :  “Un ballo in maschera” (Atto III - Scena V - Romanza di Riccardo) by G. Verdi (1859)  --  "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100504 - Artist: http://incompetech.com/Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.

Celebrating Margherita's songwriter, Riccardo Cocciante. Credits : “Poesia” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1973)  —  “Bella senz’anima” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1974) performed by Mina  —  “Quando finisce un amore” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1974) performed by M. Martini  —  “Margherita” by M. Luberti / R. Cocciante (1976) performed by T. Ferro  —  “A mano a mano” by M. Luberti / R. Cocciante (1978) performed by R. Gaetano  —  “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by R. Newman / L. Lovett (1995)  —  “È passata una nuvola” by Mogol / R. Cocciante (1982) Photo by Pier Vittorio BuffaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pillole-di-italiano--4214375/support.