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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. Join them in studio or on the ground in Italy to learn about everything from ‘nduja to nucillo! Most of the content created for the Gola universe is reserved for patrons now, so make sure to join the golosi at https://www.patreon.com/golapod Contact Katie and Danielle at [email protected]
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Episodes

GOTR: Gola on the Road 2024 Day 4!

The last day of the most recent Gola road trip took Katie & Danielle on a vineyard visit to a biodynamic winery deep in the heart of Molise before they went wild on Champagne in Naples (Champagne? in Naples?? YES!). Enjoy the conclusion and stay tuned for more Gola! **We know this one has a lot of competing audio as we were playing with new on-the-scene capture options, so thanks for your patience while we find the right mics and editing tools that can be as flexible and agile as we are whil...

Oct 22, 202420 min

GOTR: Gola on the Road 2024 Day 3!

Katie & Danielle make it to Molise and get to hang out in one of their all time favorite cities Campobasso on Day 3 of Gola on the Road 2024! Stay tuned for the rest of the trip! **We know this one has a lot of competing audio as we were playing with new on-the-scene capture options, so thanks for your patience while we find the right mics and editing tools that can be as flexible and agile as we are while we’re out there finding out all the best places to immerse yourself in Italian enogast...

Oct 01, 202412 min

GOTR: Gola on the Road 2024 Day 2!

Katie & Danielle keep moving through the magical space once known as Lucania, digging into culture, history, and of course eating and drinking everything they can get their hands on! Enjoy Day 2 of Gola on the Road 2024 here, and stay tuned for the rest of the 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 available to Patrons only! And follow your...

Sep 17, 202417 min

GOTR: Gola on the Road 2024! Day 1

Katie & Danielle hit the road this summer to explore the Italian south and get the scoop on what's hiding in plain sight for intrepid lovers of Italy! Enjoy Day 1 of Gola on the Road 2024 here, and stay tuned for the rest of the 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 available to Patrons only! And follow your two favorite golose @drcallegaris...

Sep 03, 202417 min

Scenes from an Italian Restaurant

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 drinkin...

Mar 26, 202441 min

Wine Time

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!...

Oct 17, 202338 min

Winter Wonderland

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 @drcalleg...

Oct 03, 202330 min

Out of the Frying Pan

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 ...

Sep 19, 202328 min

Food of the Italian Islands!

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 tie...

Mar 14, 202343 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Are you a Good Glutton, or a Bad Glutton?

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 col...

Feb 21, 202336 minSeason 5Ep. 6

A Whole New World of Food

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 new...

Jan 24, 202330 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Strit Fud

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 t...

Jan 10, 202339 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Shaken and Stirred

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 ...

Dec 20, 202242 minSeason 5Ep. 3

A Funny Story about Bucatini

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 ...

Nov 29, 202238 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Pala, Pie, Pinsa, it's Pizza!

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 Go...

Nov 08, 202237 min

Give Florence a Chance!

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 t...

Jun 15, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Rules Were Made to Be Broken

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 ea...

Jun 01, 202251 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Caput Mundi

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 fa...

May 10, 202241 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Fat and Happy

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 exci...

Apr 26, 202249 min

Bacarando and Cicchettando in Venice

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, an...

Apr 05, 202247 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Not So Bitter Greens

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 t...

Mar 03, 202231 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Frizzantissima

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!...

Feb 15, 202244 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Gola x Amuninni: Live Taste-along

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 !...

Feb 01, 202248 min

Risate su riso

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 Ital...

Jan 04, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Golosi for Dante

Katie picks Danielle's brain on all things Dante, from Florentine politics in the Middle Ages to the poet's eventual exile from Florence to (of course) food and wine in La Divina Comedia. Make sure to stay until the end, or you'll never know just how important eels were to Dante. 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...

Dec 14, 202133 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Pineapple Problem

The pizza party continues, but this time Katie and Danielle bring the heat for real--that's right, it's an episode dedicated to pineapple on pizza and all the reasons it's right and all the reasons it's wrong! Don't forget that you can make sure all your pizza is the best with the help of Katie Parla and Dan Richer's NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Joy of Pizza --pick up your copy from your local bookshop! Remember to follow @katieparla and @drcallegariscabinet and look out for new episodes of Gola co...

Dec 01, 202131 min

Setting the Table: Medieval Italy and Countess Matilda of Canossa

In the first Gola episode not dedicated explicitly to food (but don't worry we get there!), Katie and Danielle discuss the life of Countess Matilda of Canossa--from her successful separation from two unwanted husbands to her tangle with the Holy Roman Emperor to her possible affair with Pope Gregory VII! While they're at it, they get a handle on how regional identity in central Italy was formed, thus leading to all the foods of protected origin we know and love. Don't forget to become a Patron a...

Nov 16, 202141 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The Joy of Pizza!

In honor of the arrival of Katie Parla and Dan Richer's Joy of Pizza your favorite Golose are re-releasing their last pizza episode--listen while you head over to pick up your copy from your local bookshop! Remember to follow @katieparla and @drcallegariscabinet and look out for new episodes of Gola coming hot and fresh soon! Be sure to subscribe / like / tell your friends and become a Patron at patreon.com/golapod !...

Nov 09, 202141 min

The Wild Wild East

The adventures don't stop--Katie and Danielle keep moving up the peninsula, this time to the criminally underappreciated region of Abruzzo in central eastern Italy! Listen as they explain what makes this place so special, and if you haven't already, pair with the first two episodes of the new season to hear about Sicily and Calabria too! 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 ...

Oct 19, 202137 min

Arancine to Ashes

Katie and Danielle keep the adventures coming this week with another episode dedicated to Gola on the Road, this time in Sicily! Listen to hear about eating well, drinking even better, and avoiding lava in La Trinacria! 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 @katieparl...

Oct 05, 202142 minSeason 4Ep. 2
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