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The Italian Australian Podcast

The Italian Australian Podcast

By: Josephine D’Aqui and Lukas D’Aqui
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 Brother/sister duo Lukas & Josie D'Aqui from Perth, Western Australia host The Italian Australian Podcast! Join them for weekly episodes chatting about Italian Australian topics including immigration, food, traditions, language and more! First generation Italian Australians on their maternal side with a Roman born mum and second generation Italian Australians on their paternal side having an Australian born father of Calabrese origin. Blessed to have grown up with a strong connection to their Italian roots, this podcast will help keep you connected with yours and laugh and learn along the way.Josephine D’Aqui and Lukas D’Aqui Social Sciences
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  • Episode 125: Malocchio and Italian Folk Magic featuring Rose Inserra

    Episode 125: Malocchio and Italian Folk Magic featuring Rose Inserra
    Dec 22 2025

    Ragazzi we have an amazing episode for you, with tomorrow being Christmas Eve- it’s the perfect time to talk Malocchio!


    Our guest is Rose Inserra, she has literally written the book on Italian folk magic, as well as being an author, she is an experienced Malocchio healer and she shared some of her knowledge with us. We were enthralled during this conversation and we are so excited for you guys to hear it, we know this is one our listeners are going to absolutely love!!


    To find out more about Rose and get yourself some of her books- click the links below:


    Rose on Instagram:


    https://www.instagram.com/inserrarose?igsh=cXA4enFmNTZvbHlj


    Rose’s link tree:


    https://linktr.ee/roseinserra


    Rose’s website:


    https://roseinserra.com/
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    52 mins
  • 124: One Foot in Each World featuring Josephine Paone

    124: One Foot in Each World featuring Josephine Paone
    Dec 15 2025

    This week we’re joined by Josephine Paone, a young Melbourne-based Italian Australian with a strong connection to her heritage. Josephine had so many wonderful insights to share — from her journey as a tarantella dancer, to her time living overseas, to her reflections on what it truly means to be Italian Australian.


    To find out more about Josephine click the links below:



    @josephinepaone THE FOUNDER

    https://www.instagram.com/josephinepaone?igsh=Y3hzbXh1dmtxbm00&utm_source=qr


    @sudculture_ Cultural Marketing Agency

    https://www.instagram.com/sudculture_?igsh=OHB1bWhpY2Z0NWF3


    @thebagnarota - Tarantella & Pasta workshops preserving Southern Italian culture

    https://www.instagram.com/thebagnarota?igsh=a2QzN2phZHNoemN0


    THE COMMUNITY

    @theitalianrunclub.au - AUSTRALIA’s FIRST RUN CLUB - DM to become an Ambassador in your city

    https://www.instagram.com/theitalianrunclub.au?igsh=NTcwNGtzZWtwOTQ=


    @radici.au - Italian meet-ups & curated experiences for the next generation

    https://www.instagram.com/radici.au?igsh=MTIzc2Jiem1jYjN1aQ==


    WHATSAPP CHANNEL

    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBvSODFnSzF3Dht7j2a
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    50 mins
  • Episode 123: The Benevento-Adelaide Connection featuring Mark D’Angelica

    Episode 123: The Benevento-Adelaide Connection featuring Mark D’Angelica
    Dec 8 2025

    This week our guest is Mark D’Angelica from Adelaide. Mark is a proud Italian Australian and is a committee member of Com.It.Es South Australia. Com.It.Es is the Committee for Italians Abroad and work on many initiatives which are focused on celebrating the culture and keeping it strong in Italian communities outside of Italy. For more information click the link below:




    https://www.sacomites.com.au/
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    52 mins
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