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Apr 2024
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Catrin Skaperdas
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Entertaining and Insightful Conversations about Italian Culture


On Italian, For Sure, host Catrin Skaperdas (an American living in Italy) interviews Italians about the Italian society and culture, spreading accurate information about Italy with Italian people in an entertaining way.


Italian, For Sure is the perfect podcast for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Italian culture, including new residents or visitors of Italy and those with Italian ancestry.


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