Bad Italians

Benvenuti!...and welcome to Bad Italians! We are Steven and Jess! In this season of the podcast, we talk about what it’s like to grow up as Italian-Americans. How we try to keep Italian customs alive, (nonna’s pasta dishes, family traditions), while understanding none of it! In our show, we openly talk about relationships, dating advice, pop culture, friendship, along with trying to understand Italy better with ending each episode with an Italian word or fact of the day! Come join us as we talk about life, and attempt to make ourselves mediocre Italians at best.

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Episodes

Are You Related to Me?

Benvenuti! This time we talk about the latest vaccine news, and Steven’s favorite baseball team changing their name! Stay tuned for our mamma mia moments and learn a new word that will help you survive your next trip to Italy! We hope you enjoy!

Dec 15, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Facts and Snacks This Inverno

Benvenuti! Welcome back to episode 8 of Bad Italians. This week we talk about how our Christmas traditions look a little different this year, what we plan to do this winter, some very fun facts we hope you’ll love, our mamma mia moments, and as always, word of the day! Come join us as we continue to be...well, Bad Italians!

Dec 06, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Reale Flush

Benvenuti! Episode 7 is here! Sorry- I know I normally post this audio version Sunday afternoon. Mi dispiace (I’m sorry). In this episode Steven and I discuss different types of phrases/ words you might use in Italy! Followed by some potty humor, The Crown (no spoilers, I promise), a trip to the ER (it’s all ok!), and some cool facts about airlines/essential travel to Italy! Enjoy! Make sure if you would be so kind to subscribe to our YouTube channel where all podcast filmed episodes are: Chicag...

Nov 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Doggy Dog Mondo

Benvenuti! Welcome to Episode 6! This episode Steven and I talk about anti- pasta! People against pasta! Ok, not really- we talk about antipasti (appetizers)! We also talk about fun things that happened to us this week! It’s a “doggy dog” world out there folks! Or, if you want to be corrected, it’s actually “dog-eat-dog” world! So get out your LEGO’s, listen to us, and you build the Roman colosseum!

Nov 23, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

L’Italia Is All Gucci!

Benvenuti! And we are very SORRY we missed releasing an episode last week. We are happy to be back! In this episode we discuss many topics. Fast food pizza, Italian vs American men and women’s fashion, the new US President- elect!, plus the word of the day and fun facts about Pompeii! We hope you enjoy! If there are any topics you would like to hear us discuss on our podcast, or if you would like to watch our filmed podcast shows, please visit our YouTube page: chicago fun-timez

Nov 16, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

So Now You’re Funny?

This episode is based on a livestream that Steven and I did. We have a blast and talk about a variety of topics! We hope you enjoy and please let us know your thoughts! Do you like this better? Because it is not a typical Bad Italians episode, it does not include a Mamma Mia moment or a fact/ word of the day. That will be back in episode 5! Grazie!

Nov 01, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Chicago pizza under le stelle

Benvenuti! And once again, welcome to Episode 3! In this episode Steven and I discuss different types of Chicago pizza, uncomfortable dating stories, some trending US topics, and provide extremely interesting facts about Halloween in Italy! Wait until you hear about what we have to say! Will this podcast win a noble prize? Well... no, but here’s to hoping!

Oct 24, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Would Nonna Approve?

Benvenuti! Welcome to our second ever episode of Bad Italians! We hope you enjoyed the first one, which was a get to know us! This episode is more about online dating/ relationships, with a mamma mia segment and a word of the day! Come learn Italian with us one word at a time!

Oct 17, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Benvenuti!

Hi! Or, ugh- ciao! We are Steven and Jess and welcome to the very first/ pilot episode of Bad Italians! We are both Italian- American comedians with improv and stand-up experience in Chicago. Come join us for some laughs, while we attempt to learn Italian by ending each episode with an Italian word or fact of the day!

Oct 16, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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