The Puglia Podcast
A conversational podcast about life, culture, food, and travel in Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot. Presented in English with a dash of Italian, the hosts share their experiences and insights into the region. They also connect with listeners through social media, inviting them to follow along on Instagram. The show offers a friendly, informal look at what makes Puglia special.
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Chiuso per Ferie - Closed for the Holidays | Ferragosto
Ferragosto, Italy's national summer holiday, is upon us. In this episode, we're joined by Puglia travel planner Luca of Puglia With Locals to explain why August can be such a busy (and sometimes surprising) time to visit Puglia and Italy. At the centre of the month is Ferragosto on 15 August. For Italians, it's a time for family, barbecues and days at the beach. For visitors, however, it can come
Brindisi City Guide
We visit Brindisi, one of Puglia's most underrated cities. Brindisi was once one of the great crossroads of the entire Mediterranean world. Julius Caesar blockaded its harbour. The Roman Empire's legions marched east from here. Crusader armies set sail from these waters for the Holy Land. Virgil, the greatest poet of the ancient world, died here. Shakespeare wrote about it. And in 1943, when Rome
Locorotondo City Guide
We visit Locorotondo, one of the prettiest towns in Puglia's Valle d'Itria. We cover the old town's highlights and walking route, the remarkable churches — including what is probably the oldest in the Valle d'Itria — Locorotondo's own DOC white wine appellation, which is significantly underrated, the best places to eat and drink, and the Locus Festival, which brings some of Italy's most interestin
Useful Italian Phrases For Your Puglia Visit
A little Italian goes a long way! Italian is a beautiful language. It sings to you, and it's fun to try speaking it back. Even learning just a few simple words when visiting – ciao, buongiorno, grazie – brings a small sense of achievement. It's polite, and shows respect. Most travellers quickly discover that even a handful of basic phrases can lead to warmer interactions and more enjoyable everyd
An American in Puglia
We visit Kayla Savino, a Puglia based American luxury travel designer and founder of Storia Travel Club. Although Kayla works with clients traveling globally, her speciality is curating the perfect Puglia and Italy itinerary. We discover what brought Kayla to Puglia, the cultural challenges that she had to navigate as an American coming to live in Puglia, and the joys of sharing her lived-in exper
Wine Tasting in Puglia
Wine tasting in Puglia comes in many forms. Across the region, there are countless opportunities to visit local cantine, where tastings are typically centred on that producer's own wines, a great way to understand a single estate, its vineyards, and its production methods. An alternative approach is to experience a broader cross-section of Puglian wine in one sitting. That's why we chose a tasting
Bari Vecchia Walking Tour and City Guide - Part 2
Continuing our Bari Vecchia guide, we shift perspective. We move away from ticking off sights, and focus on what to notice. Because what defines Bari Vecchia is not only its basilicas and castles, but the cultural details woven into its fabric: the food rituals, the ground-floor homes, the arches and shrines, the defensive towers hidden in plain sight, the way private life spills into public spac
Bari Vecchia Walking Tour and City Guide - Part 1
Brilliant Bari Vecchia — Bari's historic old town — is one of the most compelling parts of our regional capital. Once a city most people passed through, Bari has become Puglia's most visited destination: a place of pilgrimage, welcoming those devoted to the cult of Saint Nicholas alongside visitors drawn by Bari Vecchia's extraordinary food scene. With its 4,000-year history, the old town doesn't
Puglia 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors
Puglia is one of Italy's most surprising destinations. Many travellers arrive expecting the familiar rhythms of "Italian tourism", only to discover that Puglia follows its own patterns: slower, more local, more traditional, and far more community-shaped than you might expect. For many travellers from the USA, Puglia feels both new and authentic — a place that hasn't been shaped around internationa
When is the Best Time to Visit Puglia?
Knowing the best time to visit Puglia helps you plan realistically. Three factors really matter: weather, tourist numbers, and whether your chosen destination will be open for business. It's not just about avoiding the August crowds. From November to Easter, life in Puglia shifts indoors. The weather turns cold and damp — the kind of chill that seeps through stone walls and straight into your bone
Guided Travel In Puglia
Not everyone visiting Puglia wants to go it alone. Some travellers prefer the security and structure of a guided experience. It allows for connection — with the people, places, and traditions that make Puglia so special. And sometimes, having someone local by your side can open doors you'd never find alone. For travellers who don't want to drive around Puglia but also don't want the challenge of u
From Saints to Shadows: The Dark Legends of Gargano
In this Halloween special, the Puglia Guys take you deep into the Gargano — Puglia's wild northern promontory where faith and fear have shared the same mountains for centuries. We begin in San Giovanni Rotondo, today one of the world's busiest pilgrimage sites, where millions come to honour Padre Pio, the friar who bore the stigmata and claimed to battle demons in the skies above his monastery. Th
A Taste of Puglia | 20 Traditional Dishes to Try
In Puglia, food isn't just something you eat – it's how you understand the region itself. Every dish tells a story of the seasons, the land, the sea, and the people who live here. This is Italy's largest olive oil producer, its breadbasket, the country's second-biggest wine region – and the birthplace of burrata. From pasta scorched in its pan in Bari, to stuffed meat rolls sizzling on a braceria
Olive Oil Tasting at Frantoio Savoia
Olive oil is the lifeblood of Puglia's landscape, culture and cuisine. With over 60 million olive trees, Puglia is Italy's top olive oil producer, accounting for around 40% of Italy's olive oil. From the monumental groves of Fasano to the sunburnt fields of Salento, olive oil has shaped Puglia's economy, its traditions and even its identity. October marks the start of the olive harvest in Puglia.
Slow Travel in Puglia, Plus Tips for Travelers from the USA
In Puglia we embrace a slower pace of life. Il dolce far niente (sweet idleness). It's part of our culture, reflected in all of our daily rituals. We give you our suggestions to leave behind the noise of daily life and experience Puglia in the here and now. And for visitors from the USA who really like to pack a full itinerary, we offer additional tips to slow down and help manage expectations for
Monopoli City Guide
Take a Chance. Advance to Go! Welcome to Monopoli (the city in Puglia, not the board game). Adjacent to and sometimes overshadowed by its near neighbour Polignano a Mare, Monopoli offers a quieter alternative for lunch or dinner. It has a pretty old town and enjoys a less frenetic pace. The old port with its characteristic light blue and red blue fishing boats and green fishing nets drying under t
Alberobello City and Walking Tour Guide
Think of Puglia and you will probably picture Alberobello's trulli - as iconic as Polignano a Mare's Lama Monachile - and just as likely to grace the cover of the latest edition of The Lonely Planet Guide to Puglia. Although they feature across the Itria Valley, it is the concentration of trulli found in Alberobello that makes it unique. Drawing a stream of visitors all year round tourism takes ce
What's a Masseria?
The masseria is one of the defining features of Puglia's landscape. And, let's get one thing straight: a masseria is not a villa. Where northern Italian villas were retreats for the wealthy, all frescoes and fountains, Puglia's masserie were born of necessity. Masserie (that's one masseria, two masserie) are living records of a region that has always had to defend itself — from pirates, plagues,
Polignano A Mare City Guide
We visit Polignano a Mare, the place with the iconic beach you've probably seen in every guide book to Puglia. The eating is great, from polpo panini, to gelato (Polignano is known for its gelato) and special coffee. There's even a Polignano version of spaghetti all'assassina, with octopus. But there's more to Polignano than seafood and gelato. There's Domenico Modugno. Everybody knows his most fa
Matera City Guide | From Caves to Culture
We take a trip out of Puglia to nearby Matera, in the neighbouring region of Basilicata. According to Keith Jenkins, founder and publisher of Velvet Escape, Matera is "one of the most extraordinary towns I've ever laid my eyes on". He explains, "Italy excels in extraordinary cities - I've visited many of them - but Matera surely belongs in the upper echelons of 'the most extraordinary cities' lis
A Practical Guide to Driving in Puglia
Driving in Puglia is a convenient and practical option for getting around our region, whether you're hopping between towns or heading to the beautiful beaches. However, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a smooth driving experience. In this episode we share our observations and driving tips based on our driving experiences in and around the region and the rest of Italy, plus insights
Taranto City Guide | The Beauty Underneath
Taranto's old town - the borgo antico - is one of our favourite places to visit in Puglia. Much neglected by visitors, like the city itself, Taranto is an antidode to Puglia's favourite tourist hotspots. Packed full of history, with a world class archaeological museum, and with some of the best seafood and seafood restaurants in Puglia, Taranto is raw, gritty and authentic. For full details of the
What to See During Settimana Santa (Holy Week) in Puglia
We preview Holy Week in Puglia, the week leading up to Easter. During Holy Week many towns in Puglia hold elaborate processions and ceremonies to commemorate the Passion and Death of Christ. These rituals are often marked by solemn music, prayers, and the use of symbols and images that evoke feelings of sorrow and mourning. From the Vattienti of Martina Franca and the Pappamusci of Francavilla Fon
Pizzica, Pizzica! Celebrating Puglia's Traditional Folk Music.
We were asked about the music that we use in our opening and closing podcast credits. It is pizzica music, old folk music from Salento, the southern part of Puglia. Like other tarantelle, legend says that pizzica was a cure for women bitten in the olive groves by the spider, explaining its hypnotic energy. In this episode, accompanied by the pizzica music played by our friends, we explore the soun
Martina Franca City and Walking Tour Guide
We are back in Puglia's Valle d'Itria, visiting Martina Franca. Known for its great food and baroque architecture, we walk around the town, discovering its history and taking time to explore the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di San Martino. With restaurant recommendations along the way and insider tips, enjoy one of the Valle d'Itria's favourite destinations. Check out our Puglia Guys Martina Fr
Gallipoli City and Walking Tour Guide
Gallipoli has become a hotspot for travellers seeking both history and hedonism. The summer season sees a seismic shift as Gallipoli becomes synonymous with revelry and celebrations extending well beyond the old and new towns. Nearby beaches – especially those in and around Baia Verde – echo with the rhythms of music festivals, vibrant parties, and a diverse crowd. Our insider tips on when best t
Otranto City and Walking Tour Guide
We walk you around Otranto, its city beaches and visit geologically stunning and popular nearby beaches along the coast, including the Grotta della Poesia, the Baia dei Turchi, the faraglioni of Sant'Andrea and Torre dell'Orso. Otranto is packed with history. From the famous mosaic floor of its cathedral, the castle of Otranto that inspired the first Gothic novel, and the tragedy of the 1480 massa
Bari Eating Out and Restaurant Guide
Puglia is considered to be Italy's 2nd most visited foodie destination. With Andrea in his home city Bari, Puglia's regional capital, we eat out in the old town. Bari Vecchia is one of Puglia's culinary hubs. We talk about the typical must-eat traditional dishes of Bari, along with our favourite restaurants where we go to eat them. For detailed information on our favourite Bari restaurants and mo
Ostuni City Guide
We visit Ostuni, Puglia's città bianca - the White City. Because we live in Puglia all year round we keep our finger on the pulse. Insider tips and hacks (parking in Ostuni? We have it covered), plus our recommendations on where to eat = where we eat. Eat like a local. Avoid the tourist traps, recommended by one tourist to another, where no locals would go - because the food is just average, and o
Plan the Perfect Puglia Itinerary
We don't all travel equally. Some travel solo, in couples or groups, with families, and with different expectations and aspirations. That's why we don't think there's a "one size fits all" itinerary for visitors. We take a different approach. Instead of suggesting actual itineraries we break down Puglia into bite size pieces so you can mix and match destinations to plan an itinerary that su
Spaghetti all'Assassina
Spaghetti all'assassina is the iconic pasta dish of Bari, Puglia's regional capital. It's unlike any other pasta dish you might have tried. On his visit to Bari for the TV show Searching for Italy, actor and food writer Stanley Tucci was blown away. "This goes against everything I know about pasta... Honestly, I've never seen anything like that before… And I've been around, too!" We discover the
Lecce City Guide
Our insider travel guide to Lecce, Puglia. What to see and do, and our guide to traditional food, as well as our favourite places to eat. From a pasticciotto and caffe leccese for breakfast, to lunch, aperitivi and dinner. We live in Puglia all year round and provide practical tips on getting around, cultural insights and unique local experiences – from pizzica dancing to wine tastings, cooking cl
Find the Best Base for Vacation in Puglia
Welcome to the rebooted Puglia Podcast by the Puglia Guys, Puglia ambassadors. Puglia offers endless choices: where to go, when to visit, how to get here, and what to do. Our goal isn't to dictate your journey, after all, only you know what you want from your vacation in the heel of Italy's boot. Instead we give you the information to make informed choices based on your travel preferences and ci
Accessible Puglia: A Wheeler In Ostuni
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We literally grabbed Regan and Allie off the street for this short episode. The sisters are from the US. Regan is a wheeler. She uses a wheelchair and has been navigating Ostuni while visiting for the Allora film festival. We ask Regan how her visit has been, given the narrow cobbled streets of many of Puglia's old towns. It was a delight to
Eat Puglia 2022
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Food is an integral part of Puglia's identity. Puglia is Italy's biggest producer of olive oil - around 40% of Italian extra virgin olive oil comes from Puglia - and Italy's 2nd largest wine producing area, well known for rich, full bodied reds. Our tradition of la cucina povera ("peasant food") serves up simple but inventive dishes
LGBT+ History Month Italia
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. As Italy's first ever LGBT+ History Month draws to an end we speak to one of its co-founders and organisers, Alessio Ponzio. Alessio talks about Italy's fascinating queer history. From the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the late 19th century that led to Italy becoming a destination for same sex tourism to the reshaping of men
The BIG 2021 Guide to Alberobello, Puglia
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Undisputed capital of the trulli in the gorgeous Valle d'Itria, Alberobello is one of Puglia's most iconic - and perhaps most visited - destinations. But with tourism front, back, left, right and centre finding authentic Alberobello, the Alberobello that so inspired Pier Paolo Passolini can be hard to find. But it still exists. In o
The BIG 2021 Guide to Polignano a Mare, Puglia
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Benvenuti a Polignano a Mare. Welcome to Polignano a Mare and to our city guide podcast. Our city guide podcasts supplement our online guide found at gaypugliapodcast.com. Each podcast will include some background on some of Puglia's most popular destinations. Maybe a little history, some trivia but most importantly information on h
Puglia In Love
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. As a Valentine's Day bonus, we speak to wedding planner Viola from Emotions in Puglia about planning a wedding in Puglia. Recorded at Puglia's BTM tourist fair in February 2020. This was recorded for a fuller "Weddings in Puglia" episode, but covid happened and the episode was abandoned...
Best of Puglia 2020 Survey | The Results
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. 3,154 votes were cast in our Best of Puglia 2020 survey. We asked our local gay community and visitors who came to Puglia on vacation to tell us their favourite destinations, restaurants, gay beaches, bars and clubs in Puglia, as well as their favourite things to do. David and Scott review the nominees and reveal your best of Puglia
3 Weeks in Puglia | Our Puglia Road Trip - part 2
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Greg and Andrea live in northern Italy but spent three weeks travelling all around Puglia at the end of summer 2020. In the second of a two part podcast we pick up with them again in Santa Maria di Leuca, from where they travel up the Ionian coast to Gallipoli and beyond. Find out why they are full of praise for the much overlooked
3 Weeks in Puglia | Our Puglia Road Trip - part 1
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Greg and Andrea live in northern Italy but spent three weeks travelling all around Puglia. It was Greg's first time in our region, and for Andrea a return visit after 20 years. In the first of a two part podcast they take in the Gargano, Imperial Puglia, Matera (in the neighbouring region of Basilicata), the Valle d'Itria and end up
From Puglia with Festive Love, and Pizza.
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. David and Scott stop off in Lecce for a spot of Christmas atmosphere and pizza (Lecce officially has the best pizza in Puglia), albeit because of Covid19 it had to be delivered. The delicious pizza inspires talk about traditional Christmas dinner here in Puglia and in the UK. For David means 13 starters, 2 first courses and 2 mains
Halloween Tales of Terror from Spiaggia d'Ayala
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. While staying at Lune Saracene at Spiaggia d'Ayala in Campomarino inspired by Scott's last stay in a B&B, David and Scott share some true tales of terror - including a story of demonic possession in Ostuni's Parco della Rimembranza remembered by David when he was just 8 years old...
The Naked Podcast Part 2 | Let's Talk About Sex
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. For the second naked podcast Scott and David head to D'Ayala Beach - Puglia's most popular gay naturist beach. Where it's hot, hot, hot and not just because of the golden Salento sun... For socio-economic reasons so many young men continue to live at home with their mothers well into their 30's here in Puglia. So where do they go fo
The Naked Podcast - Part 1
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Scott and David visit the gay section of Torre Guaceto's naturist beach. Secluded and relaxed, it is one of Puglia's most popular gay beaches. Adult content and themes are discussed. See the pictures and supplemental information - including directions how to access the beach - at the Gig Gay Podcast from Puglia Torre Guaceto FAQ.
Summer 2020's final fling
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. After the Big Gay Podcast from Puglia's final summer fling at Por do Sol in Gallipoli where we meet Sergio from Italy Gay Travels we head to Porto Salveggio with David to refect on the covid-19 summer that saw us travel from Vieste and Peschici in Gargano at the very north of Puglia, to deepest Salento at the very heel of Italy'
Reptiles in Puglia
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We meet with Colombian supervet Dr. Jairo. Currently undertaking research for a second postgraduate doctoral degree at the University of Bari's renowned Department of Veterinary Medicine, he tells us about his love for reptiles and his continuing mission to make us love and understand snakes. And if you want to know the difference b
Italian prosecco - vs - French champage Part 1
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Before the Covid-19 lockdown we travelled to Reims in France, the champagne region, to take part in an Erasmus Plus programme. We took some prosecco with us to see whether people could tell the difference between the prosecco and champagne. Back in Italy we ran the same test with Italians. In this the first part of 2 we are in Pugli
Driving in Puglia
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. David is back. We talk about driving in Puglia, dispelling the stereotypes of Italian drivers. Which is not to say that Italian drivers are without bad driving habits ... look out for roundabouts, and overtaking. Then there are the challenges of parking (first find a space then try and fit into it). Look out also for ZTL restricted
Lockdown Lives #1 - Roberto in Bergamo
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We visit Roberto in Bergamo, the 4th largest city in Lombardy and one of its most beautiful, to find out how he is spending his time in lockdown.
Easter Soundscape 2020 - Puglia: from dawn to dusk
Our Easter soundscape for 2020 starts with the morning chorus of birds recorded here in Puglia as the sun rises. A celebration of spring and the shape of things to come, as the day passes and the sun sets behind the olive grove and another day in the heel of Italy's boot ...
Coronavirus #2 - Turkey and Greece
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. As the covid-19 coronavirus goes global so do we. Our first conversation is with Alp in Istanbul before heading across the border to Greece where Fo is in Serres, Vicky in Thessaloniki and Amalia and her brother Hercules and sister Angela are in Egio, near Patras. We ask them how their countries are dealing with the current crisis,
Coronavirus in Italy #1
As news leaks that a quarter of Italy's population are to be put into quarantine, Puglia's President Michele Emiliano issued a dramatic appeal urging those trying to escape the quarantine zone, "Don't come to Puglia, go back." He urges "Get off at the first train station, don't take planes to Bari and Brindisi, go back by car, get off the bus at the next stop," he wrote, mostly addressing people f
From Basilicata with Love
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. In this mini-episode we speak to Antonio Nicoletti the Direttore Generale of Basilicata's tourist board, the Agenzia di Promozione Territoriale Basilicata. Antonio explains that there's no rest for Matera. After a full and splendid year as European Capital of Culture in 2019 Matera is preparing for another surge in tourism in 2020 a
James Bond is back. So is the Salento Rainbow Film Festival.
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Bond is back! We preview "No Time to Die" filmed in Puglia and in neighbouring Matera. With guest Gianluca, one of the organisers of the 2020 Salento Rainbow Film Festival we talk films showing off Puglia at its best and preview the 2020 Festival, now in its 6th year.
Manscaping - the Italian Male Obsession
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. When you think of Italian men, you might well think dark and hairy. But the modern Italian man prefers to "manscape", waxing all over their body, from their chest arms and legs... and even more intimate bits. Scott thinks that for the sake of the podcast it's time to go the full "Italian", but ultimately decides that for his first w
Champagne, Fun and the Power of Communication with Erasmus+ in Reims
We take a detour from Puglia and our usual focus on LGBT+ life and culture when Scott represents Italy on a 10-day Erasmus+ course held in Reims, France...just north of Paris, where champagne comes from... If you don't know about Erasmus+, Jus Gentium and the amazing learning and cultural (=the big party) experience that Erasmus+ provides, listen to the podcast and be sure to check out our post ab
Grottaglie and Taranto with Fabrizio Cruciani
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We meet Fabrizio in his adopted town, Grottaglie, famous for its ceramics. We learn about the ethos of the boutique/bar business that he runs and consider the benefits of being able to be your authentic self and the internal discrimination that exists within the gay community. Fabrizio is the proprietor of FCruciani, via Armando Dia
Tales from Torre Guaceto
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We visit Torre Guaceto, one of Puglia's most popular beaches, and one of its best known gay and nudist beaches. We speak to some volunteers from WWF working at the nature reserve and cleaning up the beach. DavidItalia92 is back to tell us how the local gays access the gay beach - which is much easier than the 50 minute plus walk des
The One from Matera Pride
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We are in Matera, European capital of culture 2019, for the first ever Matera Pride. We take the chance to compare it with our experiences of Rome Pride, Bari Pride and Taranto Pride. Michele takes the test and we find out whether he is more a prosecco or peroni boy, with a preference for inside or outside...
Even Gayer Guide to Ostuni (Part 2)
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Part 2 of our gay travel guide to Ostuni, Puglia. David, our guide to Ostuni, takes us to Ostuni's two local beaches where there is something more beginning with "S" going on than just sun, sea and sand... Lamaforca and Torre Pozzelle. David explains the protocol and the rules of engagement and helps us with the language! ADULT CON
The BGPP Guide to Ostuni - Part 1
Like a game of football (AC Milan v Juventis), Part 1 of our guide to Ostuni is a game of two halves. With another new friend @davidgram92 we find out a little bit about Ostuni, its history and some of our favourite places to eat and hang out... Then in the second half, we find out a little bit more about our charming guest for this podcast, Mr Citta di Ostuni, the lovely David (@davidgram92 on In
The Night Before The Morning After...
AKA the sleepover before the hangover… The boys take (another) trip to Lecce, this time to celebrate IDAHOT 2019 with their friends from Ra.Ne - the Rainbow Network. They have a sleepover at their best new friend's place in Lecce, grazie Adriano, and at 4am they try to make sense of everything. As we say here in Italy, siete ubriaco!
Perugia Reviewed, Three Prides Previewed...
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We review the triumph and tragedy that was our roadtrip to Perugia. We preview the three Prides of Puglia - Taranto Pride, Bari Pride and Salento Pride. And we launch our competition to win EUR100. Just listen to the episode for details and follow @ricchitoni and @gaypugliapodcast on Instagram when you send your answer and when the
A Soundscape for Easter
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. So, this one is a little different. It's our Easter Soundscape. When people turn to religion, we turn to art. A tribute, vespers for Holy Week, or something else. You decide...
C'mon Vogue! Striking a Pose with Kenjii Mizrahi
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We chat with professional dancer and voguer extraordinaire Kenjii Mizrahi, after his amazing Voguing Workshop for the Salento Rainbow Film Festival. Kenjii explains the history and culture of voguing - the houses, the old way, new way and vogue fem. We learn about European catwalk, American runway and the climactic dip. Follow Kenji
The Salento Rainbow Film Festival 2019
We visit the Salento Rainbow Film Festival, Lecce's LGBT* film festival taking place 28-30 March 2019. But first Scott arrives in Lecce listening to his favourite podcast, Once Upon A Scream. He explains his craving for a kebab and, while trying to find the venue, ponders on whether he prefers Lecce to Bari. 12 minutes into the episode he finds CineLab Bertolucci, the festival venue, and tracks do
The Tamburello Lesson and a Brexit Bite
With Michele still rehearsing for the play in Naples, Scott goes to his tamburello lesson, then moans about the inconvenience of the ongoing Brexit uncertainty.
Siete gemelli? Italian phrases for a good night out!
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. This podcast contains some adult content. With spring in full bloom and summer seemingly around the corner Scott tests his Italian language skills with some useful Italian phrases for gay men visiting Italy this summer. Whether you want to take it più veloce or più piano, there are some interesting phrases for the gifted and talente
Why Italians love their bidet and the fine art of Florence.
In Part 1 Scott and Michele consider why Italians love their bidet and why Italian guys are proud to fiddle with their privates in public; we consider two anti-LGBTI stories recently in the Italian news and a third heartwarming one. Finally Michele learns how not to pronounce the word "beach". In Part 2 Scott takes a road trip to Florence to consider its beautiful art where he discovers that the m
A caffè leccese and pasticciotto, please.
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. While Michele rehearses in Naples, Scott takes a trip to Lecce and enjoys a caffè leccese and pasticciotto with Gianmarco from the Rainbow Network based there. They talk about gay life in Lecce, the work that Ra.Ne do to support Salento's LGBT community and Salento Pride, scheduled to take place this year on August 17 in Gallipoli.
We're Sweating It, Sanremo! The Catch-Up
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. We are half way through the 69th Sanremo Music Festival, and it's so gay (ish). With Italian icons past and future - what's not to like? We highlight our favourites and reveal just where we put our money.
It's Sanremo Baby!
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. The boys chat about the Sanremo Music Festival just before the 69th edition takes place. Sanremo is an Italian phenomenon and institution. Italy virtually closes down over the 5 nights that the festival takes place. Just how gay is Sanremo? Who are these Italian legendary artists that no-one outside of Italy will ever have heard of?
We're gay, but we're not gay enough!
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. Scott and Michele discuss the lack of rights and legal protections in Italy (a western European country and member of the EU) for LGBTI peoples. Michele explains what the best bits are about being gay in Puglia, and we talk art. Finally we consider, just why do so many Italian men pluck their eyebrows - is there a Vulcan conspiracy
Puglia - che bella! Beautiful Puglia.
LEGACY EPISODE. For reboot start at season 2 WELCOME TO PUGLIA. With 800km (500 miles) of coastline Puglia, located in the southeastern region of Italy (the heel to the boot of Italy), is one of the top European destinations for LGBT and queer travellers. Over the last few years we have gone from being a hidden gem where only Italians came to vacation to one of the New York Times' top 20 places to
