Welcome to Season 7, Ep 1 of CRAVE Italy! 
Hosted by journalist and founder Samantha Ferro, CRAVE Italy is the show where Italy meets America — celebrating passion, culture, and the stories that connect us across borders.
More than a podcast, CRAVE Italy is a community: a space where voices are heard, traditions are shared, and connections are built. We are the history, but also the future — carrying forward heritage, Made in Italy excellence, and opening doors to new generations and ideas.
Our Season 7 premiere opens with an exceptional guest lineup:
Iacopo Gori, Corriere della Sera correspondent in Milan
Massimo Carnelos, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco
Davide Corriero, Deputy Consul General
Dr. Alberta Lai, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco
Daniela Mazza, Education Office Director at the Consulate
Arianna Guadagnoli, introducing L’Angolo della Lingua Italiana
Massimo Costetti, President of COMITES San Francisco, presenting the new Sportello di Assistenza
Viola Buitoni, Chef Instructor and Food Writer, with a recipe celebrating Italian tradition
This season also begins with a fresh new look, thanks to our brand-new logo designed by Simone Mazzetto 
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Learn more at: www.craveshow.com
Special thanks to our partners, the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco, for their continued support in promoting Italian culture and building community.
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