The Earful Everywhere

Oliver Gee
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Let's explore Italy! Here are ten new episodes about Rome and Venice, hosted by Oliver Gee from the hit Paris podcast The Earful Tower. Join Oliver and his wife Lina - two "seasoned beginners" as they meet a host of colourful Romans and Venetians, visit the key attractions, seek hidden gems, and showcase the incredible Italian culture. This season proudly brought to you by LivTours.

  1. 07/07/2025

    How to spend a perfect weekend in Venice

    Here's Lina and I talking about Venice for the season finale, specifically with our take on the perfect weekend itinerary.     A few things mentioned in the episode (to help you with spelling and searching!):  Murano glass blowing at Massimiliano Schiavon Gondolas Dorsoduro neighbourhood Santa Cocktail Excess Venice boutique hotel and private spa Peggy Guggenheim Collection (museum) This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below.  Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice  We did these three tours in Venice: Private Walking Tour with St Mark's & Gondola Ride in Venice, Private Venice Grand Canal Boat Tour, Private Murano Glass Blowing Tour with Water Taxi For more tours in Rome from LivTours: Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome  Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican  LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful  Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone  Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo  This episode was the last episode of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We've been sharing our observations, but we've also taken you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also shared the sounds of the streets and the locals.     Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere  And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/    Music by Pres Maxson. Find him on Substack here: https://presmaxson.substack.com/

    40 min

  2. 06/29/2025

    Venice: The most beautiful and complicated city on earth

    Here's Lina and I talking about Venice, a complicated and beautiful city.     A few things mentioned in the episode (to help you with spelling and searching!):  Murano glass blowing Gondolas Dorsoduro neighbourhood Peggy Guggenheim Collection (museum)   This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below.  Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice  Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome  Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican  LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful  Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone  Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo  This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals.     Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere  And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/    Music by Pres Maxson.

    30 min

  3. 06/20/2025

    Our top ten experiences in Rome

    Here's Lina and I sharing our top ten experiences in Rome.     A few things mentioned in the episode (to help you with spelling and searching!):  Saint Peter's Basilica  Villa Farnesina Villa Borghese The neighbourhood of Testaccio The church of Santa Cecilia This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below.  Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome  Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican  LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful  Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone  Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo  Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice  This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals.     Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere  And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/    Music by Pres Maxson.

    33 min

  4. 06/13/2025

    Underrated or overrated? Rome's top experiences rated by an expert

    I sit down with Angelo Carotenuto, the founder and CEO of travel company LivTours, to talk about what's really worth your time in Rome.   We break down which spots belong at the top of your list—and which ones are better left off. With honest opinions, valuable insight, and a few hot takes, this episode is your no-nonsense guide to seeing the absolute best of Rome.     Mentioned in the episode:  The Vatican   The Colosseum   Victor Emmanuel II Monument  Mouth of Truth  Fontana dell'Acqua Paola  Saint Peter's Basilica  Santa Maria del Popolo  Cerasi Chapel  The Crucifixion of Saint Peter  San Luigi dei Francesi  The Calling of Saint Matthew  The Inspiration of Saint Matthew  The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew  Cremilla Gelateria  https://gelateriacremilla.com/en/welcome-cremilla/  Cacio e Pepe in Prati  This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below.  Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome  Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican  LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful  Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone  Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo  Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice  This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals.     Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere  And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/    Music by Pres Maxson. Editing by Victoria Gorain.

    36 min

  5. 06/06/2025

    Inside the Colosseum: A quiz on Rome's most famous icon

    How well do you know the Colosseum?   Probably not as well as Francesco, a Roman guide for Liv Tours, who says the Colosseum is his office. He took me inside the Colosseum... sorry, I mean the Flavian Amphitheatre... and tested me on some basic knowledge.    Did emperors really do the thumbs up/thumbs down? Did they fill it with water? Were there ever female gladiators?   In this on-the-go episode, Francesco takes my family around the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Cryptoporticus of Nero while we answer his trivia questions.   If you are interested in taking the same tour, it's easy to book on the LivTours website through this link: Private Colosseum Tour: Last Entry Colosseum, Arena Access & Rooftop Aperitif | Private Tour - LivTours  (https://livtours.info/earfulcolo)     Mentioned in the episode: Colosseum/Flavian Amphitheatre Roman Forum (ancient cultural, commercial, and religious center of the city)  Palatine Hill (Beverly Hills of Ancient Rome) Colossus (former statue near the Colosseum) Cryptoporticus of Nero (ruins of palace of Nero on Palatine Hill) Wooden sword (ancient symbolic gift from emperor to gladiator granting freedom)   This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below.    • Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome  • Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican  • LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful  • Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone  • Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo  • Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice    This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals.   • Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere • And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/   Music by Pres Maxson. Editing by Thomas Farnham.

    36 min

  6. 05/30/2025

    Eight hidden gems to seek in Rome

    Join me as I dive deep into Rome and reveal some insider tips from a handful of local Romans. From hidden secret church entrances to interviews in the catacombs, these behind-the-scenes secrets will help you explore like a true insider.     Mentioned in the episode:  Gianluca's Secret: Colle del Gianicolo  Mattia's Secret: The Appian Way/ Via Appia Antiqua  Tomb of Caecilia Metella/ Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella  Golf carting tour of Rome with LivTours  https://livtours.com/tours/golf-cart-tour-of-rome-semi-private-experience/  Davide's Secret: Non-Catholic Cemetery  Jo's Secret: Via Vittoria   Kirstin's Secret: Villa Doria Pamphili  Jahan's Secret: The Almost Corner Bookshop   "SPQR"- Mary Beard   "The Italians"- Luigi Barcini   Marco's Secret: Catacombs of Domitilla  Enter random churches, find little paths and doors, and go where you can!   Basilica of San Clemente  Take the LivTours "Underground Rome Catacombs" Tour:  https://livtours.com/tours/underground-rome-catacombs-tour-semi-private/  Oliver's Secret: Saint Peter's Basilica   Pay the extra fee and take the steps all the way to the top!  Take the "St Peter's Basilica Tour with Dome Climb & Papal Tombs"   https://livtours.com/tours/st-peters-basilica-tour-with-dome-climb-semi-private/  This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below.  Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome  Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican  LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful  Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone  Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo  Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice  This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals.     Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere  And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/  Music by Pres Maxson. Editing by Victoria Gorain.

    37 min

  7. 05/23/2025

    Alone in the Vatican and Sistine Chapel

    Join me on an exclusive walk through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel when it was closed to the public.    My guide, Michela Landolfi from LivTours, shares her knowledge from over 10,000 visits and brings us through the beautiful rooms that were formerly the residence of the Popes.   We get to see the brilliant frescoes of Raphael and Michelangelo up close, without anyone else around, the surprising beauty of the Gallery of Maps, ancient artifacts and objects, and I end up in the Sistine Chapel, awestruck and lost for words.    Book the same tour I did from the LivTours website through this link: Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone.   Mentioned in the episode: Trevi Fountain  Trastevere Neighborhood Sistine Chapel Raphael's Rooms (rooms in the Vatican with famous frescoes by Rapheal) Private Papal Apartments/Vatican Museums (museums that are former residences of the pope) Geography Room/ Gallery of Maps (fresco gallery with maps painted on the walls) The New Pope (Michela's favorite show about the Vatican) Saint Peter's Basilica This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below. Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals. Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/ Music by Pres Maxson. Editing by Thomas Farnham.

    21 min

  8. 05/16/2025

    How to eat like a Roman: Talking food in Testaccio

    When should you never drink cappuccino? How can you tell if the gelato will be bad? And how long should you wait before biting into a supplì? In fact... what is a supplì? It's time to talk food in Rome.  For this episode, local resident and LivTours Guide Manager Davide Falasca took me around the dynamic Testaccio neighbourhood to talk history, Italian culture, and especially food. Grab yourself un caffè at the bar and have a listen! This season of The Earful Everywhere is proudly brought to you by LivTours, who made it possible for us to share these travel stories with you. LivTours offers hundreds of carefully crafted journeys across Rome, Italy, and beyond. Find more from them below. Rome Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulrome Vatican Tours Page: https://livtours.info/earfulvatican LivTours Homepage: https://livtours.info/earful Alone in the Vatican: https://livtours.info/earfulalone Colosseum: https://livtours.info/earfulcolo Venice Tours: https://livtours.info/earfulvenice This episode was part of our ten-part series on Italy: Eight episodes about Rome, two about Venice. We'll be sharing our observations, but we'll also take you along to visit some of Italy's top attractions, led by LivTours guides. We also share the sounds of the streets and the locals. Follow The Earful Everywhere on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfuleverywhere And find more from The Earful Tower Paris here: https://theearfultower.com/ Music by Pres Maxson. Editing by Victoria Gorain.

    37 min
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Let's explore Italy! Here are ten new episodes about Rome and Venice, hosted by Oliver Gee from the hit Paris podcast The Earful Tower. Join Oliver and his wife Lina - two "seasoned beginners" as they meet a host of colourful Romans and Venetians, visit the key attractions, seek hidden gems, and showcase the incredible Italian culture. This season proudly brought to you by LivTours.

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