Pillole di Italiano
Episodes
Patty Pravo
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Probably the hippiest singer of Italy, Patty Pravo, more than La Bambola. Credits : "Pensiero stupendo" by I. Fossati / O. Prudente (1978) - "...
Casanova
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A man notorious for seducing women, an adventurer and a writer, namely Casanova. Credits : From "Don Giovanni" by W.A. Mozart (1787) - "Cool I...
Schengen
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the Schengen agreement, which has made life easier for millions throughout Europe. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is...
Figli d'arte
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The son of man, and sons of Italian artists, on Father's Day. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Common...
Sanremo
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No background music for a pill about the Italian songs festival, named after the Ligurian city of flowers, also available in video.Diventa un supporte...
Figli(e)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill on life, as being children is our very existential condition. Credits : "Parafrasi da concerto sul Rigoletto" by F. Liszt (1859) ...
Pelle nera
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Attitudes towards skin color through Italian songs from the 1900s. Credits : Angeli negri" by F. Leali (1968) - "La pelle nera" by N. Ferrer (196...
Mattarella
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lawyer and a gentleman, also Italy's longest serving president, Sergio Mattarella. Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.c...
Sicilia
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about Alessandro G's home island, this pill has a bittersweet taste.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p...
Propositi
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Be it firm or not, a resolution is what you make at this time of the year.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pil...
Fiducia
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill about something you are given in order to deal with someone else's values, word of this year according to the Treccani Institute for t...
La Callas
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Casta diva, prima donna, Maria Callas. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Aida (Preludio)” by G. Verdi (1871) - “...
Fortuna
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Italians from abroad, who have made their fortunes in Italy. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Grazie perché” by B. ...
Piccola
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As little as a song can be about childhood and teenage, a pill of Italian music. Credits : “Canzone piccola” by L. Cherubini / S. Celani (1997)...
Daffare
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Busy or not, everyone has got things to do. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “C’è da fare” by G. Panceri / C. Vall...
Rodari
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 1970 Hans Christian Andersen Award's winning writer for young people, Gianni Rodari (on his birthday) fully available for Supporter Club m...
Pappa e musica
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even more than comfort food, music is food for the soul. Credits : “Pappa col pomodoro” by N. Rota / L. Wertmüller (1964) - “A çimma” ...
Nonnə
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Grandparents' Day in Italy, their heritage matters. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" b...
Sogni
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating World Dream Day, both during sleep and well awake. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by...
Incubo
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill about frightening dreams, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionau...
Gloria
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Umberto Tozzi's pursuit of glory beginning with his pop record, Gloria. Credits: "Gloria" by U. Tozzi / G. Bigazzi (1979)Diventa un supporter di ques...
Moser
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A cyclist and a wine maker, all goods from Italy, fully available for Supporter Club members only. “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionauti...
Bestie
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beastly idioms spoken offensively, fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Mandria” by Iosonouncane (2015)Diventa un suppor...
Giorgio Moroder
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the 'Father of Disco' on his birthday, what a feeling! Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Never Ending Story”...
Pino D'Angiò
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pill to feel the rhythmic groove of Pino D'Angiò's music. Credits : “Ma quale idea” (1980) - “Gente intelligente” (1989) - “Un...
K2
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pill to swallow before climbing high mountains. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributio...
Chicco
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A seed growing in long pods, or in short podcast episodes, fully available for Supporter Club members only.“Chicco e Spillo” by S. Bersani (1992) ...
Grano
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pill of grains grown in music. Credits : “La guerra di Piero” by F. De André (1964) - “Pensieri e parole” by L. Battisti / G. Rapett...
Cambio
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill about changing, times and clothes and habits, and so on.Credits: “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of...
Tricolore
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the flag of Italy, often referred to as The Tricolour. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Co...
Paesaggio
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking across Italy, on National Landscape Day, available for Supporter Club members only.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audiona...
La città
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pretending it's a city, much more than streets and buildings, the town resounds. Credits : “Com’è bella la città” by G. Gaber (1969) - ...
Biodiversità
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About Italy's wide range of biological conditions and species. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Common...
Femminile
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relating to women, and suitable for everyone, but fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits: “Quello che le donne non dicono” by...
Primo maggio
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May Day or Labor Day, this must be the day. Fully available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audi...
Buchi neri
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophysical pill about regions of space where no matter or radiation can escape from. Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credi...
Perfino/Persino
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another vocabulary pill, surprisingly enough. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (ht...
Pacifista
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to good songs, keep calm and carry peace through. Credits : “C’era un ragazzo che come me…” by F. Migliacci / M. Lusini (1966) perfo...
Mogadiscio 1994
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remembering two Italian reporters, Ilaria Alpi and Miran Hrovatin, shot dead in the midst of Somalia’s civil war. Credits : “Drifting 2” by A...
Michelangelo
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the genius of a truly Renaissance man, Michelangelo on his birthday.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
Carnevale
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music, processions, and dancing, all over Italy, it's carnival! Full episode available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Un ballo in ma...
Cocciante
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Margherita's songwriter, Riccardo Cocciante. Credits : “Poesia” by R. Cocciante / M. Luberti / P. Cassella (1973) — “Bella se...
Lupo
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill to exercise Italian, and exorcise fear of wolves etc. Credits : "Cool Intro - Stings" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative...
Al freddo
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Musical pill to warm up the coldest days. Credits : “L’ultima notte al mondo” by T. Ferro (2012) - “Inverno” by F. De André (1968) ...
Virus
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill against some kind of germs causing a disease, available for Supporter Club members only. Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix ...
Franca Viola
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A girl from Sicily, whose story has changed mentalities across Italy.Credits : Intermezzo from "Cavalleria rusticana" by P. Mascagni (1890) -- "...
A cappella
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Musical pill containing songs without instrumental accompaniment.Credits : “Le ragazze” by C. Mattone (1995) performed by Neri per Caso - “...
La parola - Dono
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About a word meant to give, at present.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons...
Animale
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Songs about animals for kids of all ages.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommo...
Il punto - Accordi
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar point on a few linking verbs.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.o...
La parola - Tempo
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill about an ambivalent word in Italian, tempo!“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (htt...
La canzone - Emigrante
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music pill for leaving one's place as an emigrant.Credits : “Lettera dalla Svizzera” by G. Gaber (1965) — “Gli emigranti” by H. Pagani...
Oggigiorno - Lingue
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebration pill for the European Day of Languages.Credits : "L'italiano" by C. Minellono / T. Cutugno (1983)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast:...
Il punto - Articoli indeterminativi
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A grammar pill about articles, the indefinite ones.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons ...
La parola - Vino
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A vocabulary pill for drinking a toast to good wine.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://cr...
La canzone - Luna
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at the bright side of the moon for musical inspiration.Credits : “Spunta la luna dal monte” by P. Bertoli / G. Marielli (1991) - “...
Oggigiorno - Vlora
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome or not, thousands of Albanians landed at Bari on August 8th, 1991, a date worth remembering.Credits : "Pane e coraggio" by Ivano Fossati (20...
Il punto - Molto poco
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar point about words translating very or much/many.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Com...
La parola - Momento
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill as short as a period of time can be.“Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (https://cr...
La canzone - Twist
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music pill to give a short twist to your ears.“I Watussi” and “Abbronzatissima” by C. Rossi / E. Vianello (1963) — “Pinne, fucile ed o...
Il punto - (B)io
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An account of Alessandro G's life by himself, with emphasis on prepositions.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courte...
La canzone - Maggio
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music pill sounding like the fifth month of the year.Credits : "Se bruciasse la città" by G. Bigazzi / G. Savio / F. Polito (1970) - "Luna" by ...
Il punto - Super
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar pill about the form of adjectives which indicates what is being described as more (or less) than all the rest.Credits : “Your Intro” by Au...
Oggigiorno - Serie A
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring one of the best football leagues around the world.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative...
La canzone - Bella ciao
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Italy's Liberation Day, the most iconic theme song.Credits : "Bella ciao" as performed by Goran Bregović (2012) - Kombinat (2013) - Ndlovu Youth C...
La parola - Mix
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill for combining two or more elements together.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative...
La canzone - Primavera
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Musical pill when the whether starts to get warmer.Credits : “La primavera” by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) - “Maledetta primavera” by A. Casse...
Il punto - Composto
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar point about single words made up of other words together.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creat...
La canzone - Libera
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music pill including Italian pop songs with reference to feeling free. Credits : “Il mio canto libero” by Battisti & Mogol (1972) performed by...
La canzone - Casco d'oro
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Singer and music executive Caterina Caselli in her blond-helmeted years, including 2023. - Credits : “Nessuno mi può giudicare” by D. Pace / M. P...
La canzone - Musica
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musical pill dedicated to Music itself, according to three pop songs from last century. - Credits : “Musica è” by Eros Ramazzotti / P. Cassano / ...
La canzone - Mamma
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musical pill dedicated to women who give birth. - Credits: “Mamma Maria” by C. Minellono / D. Farina (1982) - “Viva la mamma” by E. Bennato (1...
La parola - Responsabile
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Responsible is not just an adjective in Italian, and it has more practical implications. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionaut...
La canzone - Dante Rap
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenzo Jovanotti's serenade on Dante's death anniversary, not creepy at all.- Credits : “Serenata rap” by Cherubini/Centonze/Celani (1994) - Vitt...
La canzone - Piove
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here comes the rain again, in an Italian music podcast pill.- Credits : “Piove (ciao ciao bambina)” by D. Verde & D. Modugno (1959) - “È la...
La canzone - Oh che sarà
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What else could it possibly be, love is love, and music.- Credits : "Oh che sarà" by Chico Buarque and Ivano Fossati, performed by Fiorella Mannoia (...
Il punto - E virgola
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A grammar point for a sign which still endures (;)- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Commons (...
La canzone - Andromeda
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the Italian pop music princess on her birthday with one of her greatest hits.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionaut...
La canzone - 50 Special
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
End of 1990s hit, bringing back to the old Vespa days.- Credits : "50 Special" by Cesare Cremonini (1999)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https...
La canzone - Felicità
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Al Bano & Romina Power's greatest hit in a musical pill.- Credits : "Felicità" by C. Minellono / G. De Stefani / D. Farino (1982)Diventa un suppo...
La canzone - Ciao Ciao
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can say 'hello' as many times you like, sing and dance along.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Cre...
La canzone - Come foglie
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to an autumn song that marked Malika Ayane's grand debut. - Credits : "Come foglie" (2009) and "Feeling Better" (2008) performed by Malika A...
La canzone - Tanti auguri
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating with a cultural icon who changed Italian TV and disco music. - Credits: Gianni Boncompagni's "Tuca tuca" (1971) - "A far l'amore comincia ...
La canzone - Papaveri e papere
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1950's Italian music queen in one of her evergreens, Poppies and Ducks! - Credits : "Papaveri e papere" by Panzeri/Rastelli/Mascheroni, performed by N...
Oggigiorno - Donne in Curia
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the appointment of women to Vatican high positions.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creativ...
La canzone - Ragazzo dell'Europa
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not quite a Latin Lover, just a European boy according to an Italian art rocker. - Credits : "Ragazzo dell'Europa" by Gianna Nannini (1982)Diventa un ...
La canzone - Dammi solo un minuto
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of many hits by the Pooh's, THE Italian pop-rock band for fifty years. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) court...
La canzone - Va pensiero
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Something to sing together, just like an anthem.- Credits : "Va pensiero" from Giuseppe Verdi's "Nabucco" (1842)Diventa un supporter di questo podcast...
La canzone - Non sono una signora
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to Loredana Berte's manifesto, I ain't no lady.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Co...
Oggigiorno - Maurizio Pollini
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Maurizio Pollini, the world-renowned pianist. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative ...
La canzone - Tu scendi dalle stelle
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Probably the most popular Christmas carol of Italy, coming from the stars. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) cou...
La parola - Dogma
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary pill about beliefs held by religious (and political) groups. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy...
La canzone - Dicembre
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to the cosmos, or an Italian musician named after it.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creat...
Il punto - Articoli determinativi
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar point about "the" determiners, or definite articles.Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative C...
La parola - Superstizione
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Belief in things that are not real or possible, for example magic. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of...
Oggigiorno - Scienza e progresso
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating world science day for peace and development. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative C...
Il punto - Avverbi 'di'
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grammar point about prepositional phrases that you can use as adverbials. - Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) court...
La canzone - Quanto t'ho amato
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating Roberto Benigni on his birthday: an actor and a filmmaker, and a songwriter.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionauti...
La parola - Amico
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
About people you know well and like spending time with.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://audionautix.com/) courtesy of Creative Com...
Il punto - Muovere
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vocabulary point about changing a position, a place, a state or even an opinion, and a motion.- Credits : “Your Intro” by Audionautix (http://aud...