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Gola: Italian Food & Beverage Culture

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Gola is a podcast on Italian food & beverage & how it connects to history, culture & society. Listen as co-hosts Katie Parla--Rome-based journalist and cookbook author--and Danielle Callegari--professor of Italian at Dartmouth College--break down all your fave Italian bites. They'll take you along for the ride as they talk about buffalo mozzarella, 'nduja, nucillo (aka nocino) & more! Don't be scared if the subject of medieval witchcraft comes up. Go with it! Contact Katie and Danielle at golapodcast@gmail.com or send some cash to help them keep up the pod!: https://www.patreon.com/golapod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

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Gola is a podcast on Italian food & beverage & how it connects to history, culture & society. Listen as co-hosts Katie Parla--Rome-based journalist and cookbook author--and Danielle Callegari--professor of Italian at Dartmouth College--break down all your fave Italian bites. They'll take you along for the ride as they talk about buffalo mozzarella, 'nduja, nucillo (aka nocino) & more! Don't be scared if the subject of medieval witchcraft comes up. Go with it! Contact Katie and Danielle at golapodcast@gmail.com or send some cash to help them keep up the pod!: https://www.patreon.com/golapod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

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English


Episodes
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Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

3/26/2024
In this brand new episode of Gola Katie & Danielle talk about how you can "translate" an Italian restaurant into an American context, and what gets lost and gained in the process. Don't forget to become a Patron at ⁠patreon.com/golapod⁠ to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:40:34

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Wine Time

10/17/2023
In the latest episode of Gola Katie and Danielle turn back to their ongoing conversation about Italian wine, now thinking more about off-season travel and climate change but also the deep culture and long history of wine that has reinforced Italian identity even before there *was* an Italy! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet & @katieparla & at their dedicated podcast handle @gola_podcast to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:38:10

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Winter Wonderland

10/3/2023
In the latest episode of Gola Katie and Danielle keep up the conversation about how to appreciate Italy and beat the heat, this time focused on all the places, foods, and drinks they love when the weather gets chilly and spooky on the peninsula! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet & @katieparla & at their dedicated podcast handle @gola_podcast to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:29:54

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Out of the Frying Pan

9/19/2023
New season same golose! In the first episode of the BRAND NEW SEASON of Gola Katie and Danielle think about how hot this summer was in Italy, and what it means for the future of food, beverage & travel on the peninsula. Climate change is changing everything about how and when we consume, so how can we be more conscientious as we continue to enjoy our favorite culture? Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet & @katieparla & at their dedicated podcast handle @gola_podcast to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:27:33

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Food of the Italian Islands!

3/14/2023
This brand new episode of Gola is dedicated to Katie Parla's BRAND NEW COOKBOOK Food of the Italian Islands! Listen to hear all about the process of publishing a cookbook in Italy and how this gorgeous volume came together. Remember, if you're a Patron you can also WATCH along to this episode! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet & @katieparla & at their dedicated podcast handle @gola_podcast to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:42:59

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Are you a Good Glutton, or a Bad Glutton?

2/21/2023
In the latest episode of Gola Katie and Danielle think about how to be indulgent but not indifferent--there's a lot wrong with our food system but there's also a lot we can do to encourage good practices and discourage the bad. Listen to hear what your two favorite golose suggest for being more conscious--and conscientious--consumers, and if you're a Patron you can also WATCH along to this episode! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet & @katieparla & at their dedicated podcast handle @gola_podcast to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:35:59

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A Whole New World of Food

1/24/2023
In the latest episode of Gola Katie and Danielle take a look at the vast and diverse list of foods that came to Italy only after the European encounter with the Americas, considering everything from the prickly pear to the iconically "Italian" tomato. Listen to find out more about how the things we can't imagine Italian cuisine without came to be part of la cucina italiana! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:30:00

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Strit Fud

1/10/2023
Running around town in Italy means finding something to eat on the run, so how do you do like Italians do? Street food of course, or better yet strit fud--listen to Katie and Danielle talk about how to eat well on the peninsula while keeping things simple and delicious in the newest episode of Gola! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:39:06

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Shaken and Stirred

12/20/2022
Ready for a little holiday spirit? Katie and Danielle have worked hard this year and are ready to relax over a glass of something strong--listen to the latest episode of Gola to hear about cocktail culture in Italy and find out what's drinking on the peninsula! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:41:38

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A Funny Story about Bucatini

11/29/2022
Season 5 continues with the essentials--in the latest episode of Gola Katie and Danielle talk pasta, in all its shapes and forms! Listen to find out the best pasta-condiment combos, whether dry or fresh is superior, and what pasta dish the golose would eat for their last supper. Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:37:27

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Pala, Pie, Pinsa, it's Pizza!

11/8/2022
The first episode of season 5 gets back to basics--Katie and Danielle talk pizza, covering some of the fundamentals for new listeners and then discussing what's happening on the scene right now in the wide world of bread with toppings. With Katie fresh off events celebrating the Joy of Pizza and her appearance on Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza there are plenty of updates to share! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy and beyond! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:37:09

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Give Florence a Chance!

6/15/2022
The last episode of season 4 wraps up the Grand Tour as Katie and Danielle talk about the medieval center best known for being home to Dante and drunk American tourists--listen to Danielle wax poetic and Katie complain about eating and drinking around the city of Florence! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:42:56

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Rules Were Made to Be Broken

6/1/2022
Want to know how to eat like a local this summer in Italy? In this latest episode of Gola you'll hear Katie and Danielle talk rules--how to eat, when to eat, what to eat--of dining in and out in Italy! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:51:40

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Caput Mundi

5/10/2022
More virtual travel for you this week as Katie and Danielle talk about the city so nice they called it the head of world--listen to your two favorite golose talk about eating and drinking around Rome, coming to you from their recording studio in the heart of the city! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:41:36

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Fat and Happy

4/26/2022
Lent and Passover are behind us and Ramadan is nearly over, so this week Katie and Danielle talk about the ingredient they miss the most during lean times: fat, in its many forms! This episode is all about eating fat and loving it, so dive into everything from butter to caul fat to olive oil to strutto with your favorite golose! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:49:49

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Bacarando and Cicchettando in Venice

4/5/2022
Back in the studio and preparing for summer travel, Katie and Danielle talk about a city everyone loves maybe a little too much--Venezia! Listen as they describe the weird and delicious enogastronomic culture of the laguna and its islands, and get a de facto city guide for when you next get to Venice or any time you're in the mood for a virtual trip! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:46:59

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Not So Bitter Greens

3/3/2022
This week Katie and Danielle get bitter about greens! Listen as they talk about the history of chicories and all the ways you'll find them in Italian food and beverage. And if this sounds like an episode about health, not to worry--they manage to spend most of the time on pizza and amaro as usual... Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:31:03

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Frizzantissima

2/15/2022
This week Katie and Danielle get their feet wet, talking about hydration, hot springs, and everything else you need to know about H2O in Italy! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:43:38

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Gola x Amuninni: Live Taste-along

2/1/2022
Katie and Danielle will taste through some of their favorite high quality lofi Italian wines being brought to the US for the first time by Amuninni Vini. Order the wines in advance (3-pack or 6-pack) from Starr Wines to taste along or listen with whatever you've got in your glass! Don't forget to follow your favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla and become a Gola Patron! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:48:45

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Risate su riso

1/4/2022
This week Katie and Danielle add to their grain portfolio, talking about rice, its long history on the peninsula, and all the ways it's used in the Italian diet! Don't forget to become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod to have early access to Gola events and collaborations, get Gola news before anyone else, and enjoy even more exciting benefits as you move up the tiers! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegariscabinet and @katieparla to watch them eating and drinking their way through Italy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gola/support

Duration:00:39:38