Diaspora Italia

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Concetta Caristo and co. update the story of Italo-Australia. [Concetta appears on episodes 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8]

01/17/2024 · BONUS

BONUS #1 | Nic Cester

Nick Cester: lead singer of Jet, ARIA hall of fame inductee and the latest in a long line of Italian-inflected musicians. A great-grandfather who absconded to play, a nonno who buried his passion for pragmatism — and an uncle in TISM. This is the untold story of Italo-Australian artistic royalty. [Intro by Concetta & Sean | Interview by Sean]

46 min
08/17/2023

9 | Vania Pittioni

We bid farewell to Diaspora Italia with a fond tribute to co-host Dr Tom Geue’s Italian mama, Vania. Laughs and longing combine as we end at the beginning. Link to Dr. Tom Geue’s essay on his mum Vania | https://eidolon.pub/maternal-lines-50eff58097bc [Intro & Interview by Dr. Tom & Sean]

40 min
08/17/2023

8 | Concetta vs. Anthony Lapaglia

How many times does this star of New York stage and Hollywood screen make Concetta cry tears of joy? Eavesdrop on this impromptu therapy sesh. Link to Anthony’s latest Italo-Australian documentary series | https://iview.abc.net.au/show/black-hand [Intro & Interview by Concetta & Sean]

34 min
08/17/2023

7 | Concetta vs. Kate Langbroek

This TV and radio star moved from Melbourne to Bologna for two whole years — cue sensual delight, regular frustration and constant mortadella. Link to Kate’s book ‘Ciao Bella: Six Take Italy’ | https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ciao-Bella!/Kate-Langbroek/9781761420849 [Intro & Interview by Concetta & Sean]

34 min
08/17/2023

6 | Lisa Camillo

Youth in Australia then a career in Italy as a filmmaker has given Lisa a wise eye to the delights and disasters of her two homes. Uncomfortable truths ahead! Link to Lisa’s website | https://www.lisacamillo.com/ [Intro by Dr. Tom & Sean | Interview by Dr. Tom & Dr. Laura]

49 min
08/17/2023

5 | Filippo Spreafico

Speaking from his hideout in Cairo, this international man of mystery stirs the pot among Italy’s artistic diaspora. Hysterical and handsome. Link to Filippo’s website | https://filippospreafico.net/ [Intro by Dr. Tom & Sean | Interview by Dr. Tom & Dr. Laura]

41 min
08/17/2023

4 | Concetta vs. Joe Avati

If you’re Italian in Australia — Joe is a god. If not, might be your first encounter: meet the stadium-filling, diaspora-dominating king of comedy. Link to Joe Avati’s website | https://joeavati.com/ [Intro & Interview by Concetta & Sean]

35 min
08/17/2023

3 | Concetta vs. Kota Banks

Singer, songwriter and spiritual guide to Gen Z Kota Banks wears her Florentine childhood like a sleek pair of Ferragamos — looks good, sounds good, is good. Link to Kota’s Insta | https://www.instagram.com/kotabanksmusic/ [Intro & Interview by Concetta & Sean | Music by Se Non Ci Sei - Demo Mix by Kota Banks]

45 min
08/17/2023

2 | Concetta vs. Santo Cilauro

The co-creator of Aussie film and TV hits like The Castle, Late Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway? comes clean about his Sicilian beginnings. Link to the Lou Interline Story | https://youtu.be/bn1FP6Rtf7Y [Intro & Interview by Concetta & Sean]

46 min
08/17/2023

1 | Lisa Clifford

Author and daughter of famed businesswoman June Dally-Watkins, Lisa ran away to Italy at age 16, fell in love, started a family — end of story? Not quite! Link to Lisa’s memoir ‘The Promise’ | https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781742625171/ [Intro by Dr. Tom & Sean | Interview by Dr. Tom & Dr. Laura]

40 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

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Concetta and Laura on the fun to come!

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Diaspora Italia - Trailer

Concetta and Laura on the fun to come!

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Concetta Caristo and co. update the story of Italo-Australia. [Concetta appears on episodes 2, 3, 4, 6 & 8]

Creator

Mama Dojo
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
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