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Ep. 46 - We Ate That! Exploring Meats in Perugia and Beyond
Jun 24, 2026
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Ep. 45 - A Partnership in Action: Caritas & Umbra - Volunteering at the Don Gualtiero Soup Kitchen (Episode 1)
Apr 20, 2026
19m 58s
Ep. 44 - The City as a Classroom: A Conversation with Umbra Director Zach Nowak
Mar 12, 2026
21m 12s
Ep. 43 - International Foods in Perugia: A Student Exploration
Feb 3, 2026
9m 57s
Ep. 42 - Tables of Italy: Agriturismo
Dec 19, 2025
15m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 | Ep. 46 - We Ate That! Exploring Meats in Perugia and Beyond | Created by students of The Umbra Institute as an assignment for the Spring 2026 course Communicating Taste, this episode explores the role of meat in Italian food culture. From savory local specialties to beloved regional classics, our student hosts uncover the flavors, traditions, and stories behind some of the most popular meats enjoyed in Perugia and across Italy.Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of consuming meat from a variety of animals. Listeners who are sensitive to topics involving animal consumption, food ethics, or dietary choices may wish to use discretion while listening. | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Ep. 45 - A Partnership in Action: Caritas & Umbra - Volunteering at the Don Gualtiero Soup Kitchen (Episode 1)✨ | volunteeringcommunity impact+4 | Alfonso DragoneLydia+1 | Saint Lawrence Charity FoundationCaritas+1 | PerugiaDon Gualtiero Soup Kitchen | volunteeringCaritas+4 | — | 19m 58s | |
| 3/12/26 | Ep. 44 - The City as a Classroom: A Conversation with Umbra Director Zach Nowak✨ | education abroadItalian culture+3 | Zach Nowak | Umbra Institute | Perugia | Perugiastudy abroad+3 | — | 21m 12s | |
| 2/3/26 | Ep. 43 - International Foods in Perugia: A Student Exploration✨ | international cuisinestudent exploration+3 | — | — | PerugiaItaly | international foodsPerugia+3 | — | 9m 57s | |
| 12/19/25 | Ep. 42 - Tables of Italy: Agriturismo✨ | agriturismosustainability+4 | — | The Umbra Institute | Italy | agriturismosustainability+4 | — | 15m 38s | |
| 11/19/25 | Ep. 41 - Exploring Italian Dialects✨ | Italian dialectslanguage variation+3 | Student from JesiStudent from Perugia | University of Perugia | PerugiaJesi+2 | Italian dialectsUmbrian dialect+4 | — | 18m 17s | |
| 10/29/25 | Ep. 40 - Ready for Perugia: Preparing for Your Study Abroad Journey✨ | study abroadpredeparture process+4 | Julia NeumannEmely Chuco | Umbra InstituteBates College+1 | Perugia | study abroadPerugia+5 | — | 19m 48s | |
| 8/28/25 | Ep. 39 - Beyond the Big Trips: Affordable Adventures from Perugia✨ | affordable travellocal experiences+3 | Paulina Allen | Umbra Institute | PerugiaEurope+1 | affordable adventurestravel tips+3 | — | 23m 33s | |
| 6/18/25 | Ep. 38 - Perugia from the Eyes of a Local✨ | local perspectivestudent experiences+3 | Tommaso | University of Perugia | Perugia | Perugialocal insights+5 | — | 32m 15s | |
| 5/23/25 | Ep. 37 - Learning Italian: Personal Insights from Our Umbra Reps✨ | learning Italianlanguage immersion+3 | Molly HaggertyCatalina Lora | Umbra Institute | — | Italian languagelanguage learning+3 | — | 12m 23s | |
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| 5/6/25 | Ep. 36 - Navigating the language✨ | language learningcultural adaptation+3 | Ali | Umbra Institute | PerugiaItalian | languagecultural adaptation+5 | — | 27m 21s | |
| 3/25/25 | Ep. 35 - Dining at a restaurant in Italy - observations and reflections | This episode is brought to you by students ofthe Communicating Taste – Social Media and Journalism of Food & Wine class led by our professor Jacopo Cossater, wine expert and journalist.This episode, created by Victoria, Annie, and Chelsea, is oneof the outputs of their class. It explores their personal experiences with Italian cuisineand culinary habits, especially their adventures in dining at restaurants and how it compares to their food experiences back home in the United States.If you are curious about food culture in Italy in thecontext of restaurants, come with us and enjoy the journey. Let’s dig in! | — | ||||||
| 2/13/25 | Ep. 34 - Navigating Graduate School | In this episode, we’re debunking common misconceptions, tackling the biggest challenges of the application process, and sharing practical tips to help you get in and thrive once you’re there.This conversation is a reflection on Dr. John Lawrence Dennis, Dr. Zachary Nowak, and Dr. Filippo Sposini's "How to Get Into Grad School" workshop, where we gained valuable insights on what really matters when applying.Hit play and get the real talk on grad school! 🎧 | — | ||||||
| 1/29/25 | Ep. 33 - Multicultural Psychology Program Series // Storytelling through Objects | Explore how tangible objects enhance storytelling and personal narratives. Reflect on insights from the workshop "Using Tangibles to Encourage Human Narratives.” | — | ||||||
| 12/20/24 | Ep. 32 - Breaking the American Bubble | In this episode, our students explore the challenges and personal growth that arise from stepping beyond the comfort of speaking their native language. Join Morgan, Reagan, and Mira, members of our Fall 2024 Umbra Representatives Team, as they candidly share their experiences—embracing the initial discomfort and discovering the remarkable opportunities that come with this journey. Don’t miss their inspiring and insightful conversation! | — | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | Ep. 31 - Multicultural Psychology Program series // Digital Detox: Finding Balance in a Hyperconnected World | Explore the concept of digital detox and its importance for adolescents' well-being. Drawing from insights from the workshop held by Dr. Giorgio Ghizzoni, guest lecturer at the Umbra Institute, discusses the effects of intense social media use on mental health and shares practical strategies for reducing screen time. | — | ||||||
| 12/4/24 | Ep. 30 - Multicultural Psychology Program series // The Evolution of Italian Psychiatry | This episode delves into the transformation of Italian psychiatry after the 1978 reform, which marked a shift from institutional care to community-based services. Drawing on insights from Professor Sposini’s workshop, part of MPP program Faculty, we discuss the impact on patient outcomes, family burdens, and the ongoing challenges in mental health care, particularly for schizophrenia and mood disorders. | — | ||||||
| 7/3/24 | Ep. 27 - Food Conference 2024 | Since 2012, the Umbra Institute has hosted the Food Conference biennially. This academic gathering serves as a platform for scholars in the field of Food Studies to connect, share insights, and discuss the latest research.In this episode, we will explore the 2024 Conference highlights with Professor Elisa Ascione (John Felice Rome Center, Loyola University Chicago), Professor Christopher Fink (Ohio Wesleyan University), and Professor Clelia Viecelli (The Umbra Institute). | — | ||||||
| 6/20/24 | Ep. 26 - Food Myths and Fun Facts | Join host Jacopo as he dives into the fascinating world of food myths and fun facts with two distinguished guests: Don Spratt, Professor of Biochemistry and Director of STEM Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities at Clark University, and Visiting Professor at the Umbra Institute, where he teaches Italian Kitchen Chemistry; and Zachary Nowak, PhD in American Studies from Harvard University and Professor of History and Culture of Food at the Umbra Institute.In this episode, Jacopo, Don, and Zachary explore the science and history behind some of the most intriguing questions about food. Does milk do the body good? Is sugar really addictive? They will uncover the truths, debunk the myths, and share interesting anecdotes from both scientific and historical perspectives. Tune in for an engaging and enlightening conversation that will leave you with a new appreciation for the foods you eat every day. | — | ||||||
| 5/14/24 | Ep. 25 - How to make groceries in Perugia | "How to make groceries in Perugia" is a special episode brought to you by the Communicating Taste students of the Spring Semester 2024. This episode serves as the course's final project and was entirely designed and created by the students.They will guide you through the essentials of grocery shopping in Italy, with a special focus on Perugia. Where should you shop for your groceries? How should you go about making your purchases? They will share practical tips for navigating local markets and stores, as well as cultural insights to enrich your shopping experience.Tune in and gather these invaluable tips! | — | ||||||
| 4/18/24 | Episode 24 - Two semesters in Italy | Join this conversation with Anna Yankee, Hamilton College, and Jason Shrem, Clark University, in which they tell us about their experience of two semesters here in Italy. From September to April they had the chance to deep dive in Italian culture and language. What has been the evolution of their experience here? What’s been the role of the Italian language in their experience? And most of all, what is that one thing of Italian culture that they will adopt in their life from now on? | — | ||||||
| 2/28/24 | Episode 23 - A Day in the Life of an Umbra Student - The Umbra Reps | What classes are there at Umbra? What do you do in your free time? What is Perugia like? Join this conversation with our Umbra representatives for the Spring 2023 semester: Esther Fatungase (Arcadia University), Fabiana Atencio Flores (University of Connecticut) , Isabella Iacovetta (University of Colorado Boulder) and Ava Donovan (Roger Williams University). If you want you to hear more about the daily life of an Umbra Student this episode was made for you! | — | ||||||
| 1/23/24 | Episode 22 - (Solo) Traveling | Explore this topic with our Umbra Reps students from Fall 2023: Elsa Martin (Williams College), Alexandra Ahlbeck (Denison University), Janet Scharmer (Santa Clara University) and Vanessa Sordello (Santa Clara University). Solo traveling might feel intimidating but it can be a wonderful experience! Listen to our student’s experience and tips. | — | ||||||
| 12/21/23 | Episode 21 - What does happiness mean to you? | In this episode Cheryl Mei, an Umbra Student from Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, presents her academic project for the Positive Psychology course taught by Professor John Dennis. She had a straightforward idea: to stop passers-by and ask them what happiness means to them. Enjoy listening to the voices Cheryl collected from the US, Canada, Italy, Germany, and Egypt! By the way, what does happiness mean to you? | — | ||||||
| 12/19/23 | Episode 20 - Culture Shock through food | This podcast is the result of a project of the Communicating Taste course that was held in the Fall 2023 Semester, taught by Professor Jacopo Cossater. In this episode students explore culture shock under a very special point of view: food. What are the differences between Italian and American food? What is the value of food for Italian people? How to get along with these different values? The students that designed and realized this episode are Janet Scharmer (Santa Clara University), Luciana Musmanni (Richmond University), Genevieve Dishman (Vermont University), Taylor Sheehan (Quinnipiac University), Elsa Martin (Williams College). Music: Sophomore Makeout by Silent Partner | — | ||||||
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