The Italophilia Podcast

Ishita Sood
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  • Twice monthly

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- Italophilia Buy me a coffee- https://tinyurl.com/44xeup6v Email me- info@ishitasood.com Website link- https://ishitasood.com/

  1. 1 day ago

    What Nobody Tells You About Italy

    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 wandering without a plan, the small moments that stay with you, and why Italy stays with you! Related Episodes: Italy and the art of being alone My best encounters with Italian strangers Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ Connect: info@ishitasood.com

    8 min

  2. 15 Jun

    5 Places I'd Recommend For Your Next Trip To Italy

    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 Podcast, I share 5 places I would personally recommend for your next trip to Italy: Perugia, Trieste, Lecce, Modica, and Torino. These aren't necessarily the most famous destinations, but they are places that surprised me, inspired me, and continue to occupy a special place in my memory. Whether you're planning a future trip or simply dreaming about Italy from afar, I hope this episode introduces you to a few places worth adding to your list!! Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠these 15 Italian words ⁠⁠that express what we often can't. Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Substack

    11 min

  3. 9 Jun ·  Bonus

    Bonus: Thank You & a Favor

    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 show and giving a rating and a review on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple Podcasts! Grazie, it means a lot! Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ ⁠

    2 min

  4. 1 Jun

    What It Means to Be an Italophile

    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 Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ Related Episodes: My Best Encounters with Strangers in Italy Why Do I Talk About Italy So Much Share your thoughts on the podcast: info@ishitasood.com

    6 min

  5. 20 May

    Discovering Montalbano & Sicily

    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 love for the Sicilian characters over the years. More Episodes to Listen to: My Italian Journey Through Jhumpa Lahiri Authors Who Shaped How I Look at Italy Buy Montalbano books here Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ Connect: info@ishitasood.com

    6 min

  6. 8 May

    The Italy We Imagine Through Films

    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 think we are pre-influenced when it comes to Italy?? Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠ Connect: info@ishitasood.com

    6 min

  7. 29 Apr

    The Fear of Speaking Italian (and Being Judged)

    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 like to speak Italian as an Indian woman. Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ Check out these 15 Italian words that express what we often can't. Connect: info@ishitasood.com

    5 min

  8. 13 Apr

    Why Studying Italian Was a Choice That Changed My Life

    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 most defining choices of my life and how it shaped me and my career. Buy me a coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Check out ⁠these 15 Italian words ⁠that express what we often can't. Follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Substack⁠

    9 min
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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- Italophilia Buy me a coffee- https://tinyurl.com/44xeup6v Email me- info@ishitasood.com Website link- https://ishitasood.com/

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  • Creator
    Ishita Sood
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ishita Sood
  • Show Website
    The Italophilia Podcast