Venice Talks

Monica Cesarato
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🎙️ Venice Talks — Voices, stories, and secrets from the world’s most fascinating city. Hosted by Monica Cesarato, Venetian author, podcaster, and culinary guide, the show explores the real Venice through the people who shape it — artisans, chefs, historians, dreamers, and custodians of tradition. Each conversation reveals a side of Venice rarely seen: authentic, creative, and deeply human. Whether you are exploring the lagoon or simply dreaming from afar, Venice Talks invites you to listen, learn, and fall in love with Venice — one story at a time. 📍New episodes weekly. 🎧 Tune in and discover the soul of Venice through its voices.

  1. S4 Ep.4- Where Lace Holds Time - A chat with Sergio Vidal

    3D AGO

    S4 Ep.4- Where Lace Holds Time - A chat with Sergio Vidal

    In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica speaks with Sergio Vidal of Atelier Martina Vidal Venezia, a family atelier that has safeguarded the art of Burano lace for four generations. They talk about patience as a creative act, about heritage that does not live in museums but in the hands of artisans, and about the quiet strength required to carry an ancient craft into the present without losing its soul. This conversation moves through memory, responsibility, beauty, and the fragile power of thread that, stitch after stitch, still tells the story of Venice. Listen slowly. Venice is speaking softly. Episode key notesThe Vidal family history and the roots of their lace tradition in BuranoWhat it truly means to preserve a craft that cannot be rushedThe balance between tradition and innovation inside the atelierThe role of artisans in keeping Venice culturally aliveWhy Burano lace is far more than decoration or souvenirThe human and emotional side of working with a centuries old techniqueThe future of lace and why younger generations should care If you love Venice, craftsmanship, and the stories behind the hands that make beauty possible, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: Sergio Vidal from Atelier Martina Vidal If you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too. 💌 Want to share your own Venice? Send me a short audio clip (1 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at info@monicacesarato.com.

    36 min
  2. S4 Ep.3 - Not Just Churches, Not the Usual Venice with Monica Gambarotto

    JAN 29

    S4 Ep.3 - Not Just Churches, Not the Usual Venice with Monica Gambarotto

    Beyond the Facade: Not Just Churches In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica Cesarato sits down with Monica Gambarotto for an informal conversation that drifts away from the usual itineraries and into a quieter Venice. Together, they explore five churches that rarely make it onto must see lists, yet reveal something essential about the city. These are not monuments to rush through, but places shaped by neighborhoods, communities, silence, and time. This is a walk through Venice when the crowds thin out, where churches are not just places of worship, but mirrors of everyday life, forgotten histories, and layered identities. Listen slowly. Venice is speaking softly. Episode key notesWhy Venetian churches still matter beyond faith and tourismWhat it means to look past façades and guidebook highlightsMadonna dell’Orto and the idea of the neighborhood churchTintoretto, daily life, and sacred spaces that feel lived inSan Sebastiano and the power of a single artistic voiceHow Veronese transforms a church into a continuous visual storySan Francesco della Vigna as a place of balance, silence, and authorityArchitecture as a language of power and restraintSan Pietro di Castello, once Venice’s cathedral, now far from the spotlightGeography, distance, and the feeling of being outside the usual VeniceSan Giorgio dei Greci and Venice as a crossroads of culturesWhat lesser known churches reveal about identity, imperfection, and belongingHow slowing down changes the way we see Venice 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: Monica Gambarotto If you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too. 💌 Want to share your own Venice? Send me a short audio clip (2 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at info@monicacesarato.com.

    1h 1m
  3. S4 Ep.2 - The Language of Engraved Glass. A chat with Matteo Seguso

    JAN 22

    S4 Ep.2 - The Language of Engraved Glass. A chat with Matteo Seguso

    In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica Cesarato sits down with Matteo Seguso, Murano glass engraver, to explore the world of engraved glass, craftsmanship, and time. The conversation moves inside the workshop and the gesture. We talk about engraving as a language, about the discipline of the hand, and about what it means to carry a centuries-old craft into the present without turning it into nostalgia. From Murano to the international stage, this episode reflects on tradition as a living practice, on the responsibility of making by hand today, and on why glass, when worked slowly, still has stories to tell. Key NotesMurano glass engraving and its role todayWorking glass by hand: time, discipline, and precisionTradition as a living, evolving practiceCraftsmanship versus mass productionThe relationship between material, gesture, and identityTeaching and passing on knowledgeThe future of handmade work in a fast, digital world 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: Matteo Seguso If you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too. 💌 Want to share your own Venice? Send me a short audio clip (2 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at info@monicacesarato.com.

    43 min
  4. S4 Ep.1 - What Is On in Venice in 2026: The Events You Should Know with RomInVenice

    JAN 15

    S4 Ep.1 - What Is On in Venice in 2026: The Events You Should Know with RomInVenice

    Venice never stands still. It simply changes rhythm. In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica Cesarato sits down with Romena Brugnerotto to walk through Venice’s 2026 cultural calendar, one month at a time. From the first signs of Carnival to the quiet glow of Christmas, this conversation follows the city as it moves through exhibitions, festivals, celebrations, and shared rituals. No lists to memorise, no pressure to see everything. Just a clear, human overview of what will shape Venice in 2026, told through events that matter and moments that define the year. Whether you live in Venice, return to it often, or are planning your next visit, this episode is an invitation to listen closely and choose your own season. Key NotesHow Carnival opens the cultural year in VeniceThe most anticipated exhibitions and art spaces of 2026The Biennale across art, dance, and musicSummer concerts in Piazza San MarcoCinema, craftsmanship, and creativity in early autumnFashion, glass, and design in the quieter monthsChristmas in Venice and the city’s winter mood 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: Romena Brugnerotto from RomInVenice If you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too. 💌 Want to share your own Venice? Send me a short audio clip (2 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at info@monicacesarato.com.

    49 min
  5. S3 Ep.20 - Not Just Canals — The Museums That Make Venice Breathe

    2025-11-13

    S3 Ep.20 - Not Just Canals — The Museums That Make Venice Breathe

    Venice is a museum without walls — but behind her doors, each palace tells a different story. In this episode, Monica takes you through the city’s most fascinating museums — places where beauty, history, and imagination still breathe. In this episode: 🕯️ Ca’ Rezzonico — the Museum of Eighteenth-Century Venice, where frescoes, chandeliers, and candlelight revive the world of Tiepolo and Longhi.🎭 Casa di Carlo Goldoni — the intimate home of Venice’s great playwright, filled with laughter, marionettes, and the rhythm of daily life.💎 Palazzo Mocenigo — a sensual journey through silk, scent, and Venetian elegance.🌙 Palazzo Fortuny — Mariano Fortuny’s poetic atelier, where fabric, light, and invention meet.🏛️ Palazzo Grimani — a Renaissance collector’s dream, filled with myth, marble, and classical echoes.📚 Fondazione Querini Stampalia — art, architecture, and reflection in perfect balance, with Carlo Scarpa’s serene touch.🦴 Museo di Storia Naturale — fossils, skeletons, and the living science behind the lagoon.🎨 Ca’ Pesaro — a Baroque palace reborn as a home for modern art, where Klimt, Rodin, and Boccioni share space with the shimmer of the Grand Canal.🪞 Palazzo Cini Gallery — an elegant Dorsoduro haven of Renaissance treasures, from Botticelli to Piero di Cosimo.🧵 Museo del Merletto, Burano — a hymn to patience and grace, where women turned thread and air into lace. 💬 A gentle walk through palaces, studios, and stories — discovering the many ways Venice keeps her art alive. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media If you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too. 💌 Want to share your own Venice? Send me a short audio clip (2 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at info@monicacesarato.com.

    46 min
  6. S3 Ep.19 - Venice in Leather: Stories of Craft and Renewal with Marco Cammozzo

    2025-11-06

    S3 Ep.19 - Venice in Leather: Stories of Craft and Renewal with Marco Cammozzo

    In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica sits down with Marco Cammozzo, founder of MC Leather, to explore the fascinating world of Venetian leather craftsmanship — where ancient techniques meet sustainable innovation. From the scent of tanned hides to the rhythm of skilled hands, Marco shares how his work blends tradition, creativity, and environmental awareness in a modern Venice that still beats with artisan spirit. ✨ Key points from the conversation: The story of MC Leather and its deep Venetian rootsHow craftsmanship and sustainability can truly coexistThe transformation of raw material into timeless designThe role of artisans in preserving Venice’s identity ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: Marco Cammozzo from Mc Leather 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you love hearing the voices of Venice, subscribe and leave a review — it helps others discover these stories too. 💌 Want to share your own Venice? Send me a short audio clip (2 minutes max) telling me what you loved most about the city — at info@monicacesarato.com.

    43 min
  7. S3 Ep.18 - Venice in Shadow: Inside the Venice Noir Festival

    2025-10-30

    S3 Ep.18 - Venice in Shadow: Inside the Venice Noir Festival

    Venice wears many masks — some glittering, some dark. In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica sits down with David Hewson, Philip Gwynne Jones, and Gregory Dowling, the brilliant minds behind the Venice Noir Festival. Together, they unravel how mystery, crime, and the haunting beauty of the lagoon intertwine to create a festival unlike any other. From the secret alleys that whisper of centuries past to the logistical labyrinth of organising a noir event in the world’s most theatrical city, this conversation dives deep into the art of storytelling, the magic of place, and the pulse of Venice itself — elegant, elusive, eternal. 🗝️ Show Key Notes:The origins and vision behind the Venice Noir FestivalWhy Venice is the ultimate noir city — beauty and danger intertwinedHow three celebrated authors became cultural curatorsThe delicate balance between tourism, art, and authenticityWriting Venice: how the city itself becomes a living, breathing characterThe challenges of organising a festival on the water (and under the fog!)The future of noir in Venice — and beyond the lagoon ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: David Hewson, Gregory Dowling and Philip Gwynne Jones Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform — and do not forget to follow, rate, and share to keep the stories of Venice alive in every shadow and reflection.

    38 min
  8. S3 Ep.17 - Singing Venice to the World with Giada Valenti

    2025-09-04

    S3 Ep.17 - Singing Venice to the World with Giada Valenti

    🎙️ Episode Description In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica welcomes Giada Valenti, the Venetian-born singer whose career has brought the spirit of Venice and the language of love to audiences around the world. Known for her romantic voice and elegant stage presence, Giada shares the journey that took her from the quiet canals of her childhood to the bright lights of international stages. Together they talk about Venice as an endless source of inspiration, the universal power of music to connect people, and why romance continues to matter today more than ever. This is a heartfelt conversation about music, passion, and carrying Venice in your soul no matter where life takes you. ✨ Show Key Notes Growing up in Venice and discovering musicGiada’s path from the lagoon to international stagesLove and romance as the heart of her artistryHow audiences in America and Europe listen differentlyThe importance of storytelling through musicVenice as muse and constant companionFuture dreams and projects inspired by her hometown ✨ Credits: Hosted by Monica Cesarato Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media Guest: Giada Valenti, singer 📌 Listen & Subscribe Do not miss this intimate and inspiring episode with Giada Valenti. 👉 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and remember to subscribe, rate, and share Venice Talks so you will always be part of the stories that keep Venice alive.

    43 min
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🎙️ Venice Talks — Voices, stories, and secrets from the world’s most fascinating city. Hosted by Monica Cesarato, Venetian author, podcaster, and culinary guide, the show explores the real Venice through the people who shape it — artisans, chefs, historians, dreamers, and custodians of tradition. Each conversation reveals a side of Venice rarely seen: authentic, creative, and deeply human. Whether you are exploring the lagoon or simply dreaming from afar, Venice Talks invites you to listen, learn, and fall in love with Venice — one story at a time. 📍New episodes weekly. 🎧 Tune in and discover the soul of Venice through its voices.

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  • Creator
    Monica Cesarato
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Monica Cesarato
  • Show Website
    Venice Talks

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