Emmanuel - The broken diary (Podcast Novel)

Emmanuel - The broken diary (Podcast Novel)

NEW: Emmanuel's story with Gianni is also available as a listenable ebook on Amazon: My Story with Gianni. This podcast proposes in episodes a novel set in the 90s, precisely between 1994 and 1997, taken from the diary of a teenager who we will conventionally call Emmanuel. The novel tells the difficult phases of his growth, marked by his frantic search for the "sense" of Beauty, of which he himself was the bearer and which ends up being his condemnation. The Italian version is interpreted by two good actors-voice actors, Paolo Malgioglio and Elisa Gandolfi; the English version is entirely performed by AI. Even the ideal continuation of the novel, which continues beyond 1997, is performed by AI, both in the Italian and English versions, of which we propose only a few episodes. In the current web landscape, dominated by AI, it is difficult to stand out, but we are trying, starting with an anomalous and creative use of artificial intelligence. The only thing we expect from you is that you appreciate the effort. We would have liked to replace the podcast episodes with editions renewed in graphics and/or soundtrack, and, as far as the English edition is concerned, made with next-generation AI. Unfortunately, the absence of a "search box" for creators on Rss.com makes this operation impossible for us: as paradoxical as it may seem, we are unable to trace the various episodes out of a total of about 400 (including songs and covers). We have therefore decided to republish the old episodes by adding them to the previous ones: there is no other way to renew the podcast. Stay tuned! WARNING: According to the new podcasting rules, the statistics will no longer count the listens, but only and exclusively the DOWNLOADS. We therefore ask you, please, to ALWAYS DOWNLOAD each episode, perhaps to throw it away immediately afterwards (we know it takes up space)! We'll alway try to provide the direct download link. Thanks for your cooperation! ... Questo podcast propone, a puntate, un romanzo ambientato negli anni '90, precisamente tra il 1994 e il 1997, tratto dal diario di un adolescente che chiameremo per convenzione Emmanuel. Il romanzo racconta le difficili fasi della sua crescita, contrassegnate dalla sua affannosa ricerca del "senso" del Bello, di cui lui stesso era portatore e che finisce per essere la sua condanna. La versione italiana, fino alla fine del romanzo, è interpretata da due bravi attori-doppiatori, Paolo Malgioglio e Elisa Gandolfi; quella inglese è interamente recitata da AI. Anche l'ideale continuazione del romanzo, che prosegue oltre il 1997, è recitata da AI, sia nella versione italiana sia in quella inglese, di cui proponiamo solo alcune puntate. Purtroppo l'assenza di un "box di ricerca" per i creatori su Rss.com ci rende impossibile questa operazione: per paradossale che possa sembrare, non riusciamo a rintracciare i vari episodi su un totale di circa 400 (comprese le canzoni e le cover). Abbiamo perciò deciso di ripubblicare i vecchi episodi aggiungendoli in coda ai precedenti: non è possibile procedere diversamente per rinnovare il podcast. Rimanete in ascolto! ATTENZIONE: in base alle nuove regole del podcasting, nelle statistiche non verranno più conteggiati gli ascolti, ma solo ed esclusivamente i DOWNLOAD. Vi chiediamo perciò, per favore, di FARE SEMPRE IL DOWNLOAD di ogni episodio, magari per buttarlo via subito dopo (sappiamo che occupa spazio)! Cercheremo sempre di fornire il link per il download diretto. Grazie per la collaborazione!

Episodes

July 21, 2025 8 mins

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Incidenti di percorso

Emmanuel non ha ancora capito che per giocare una partita con Michelle K. bisogna essere particolarmente dotati, soprattutto di cinismo e indifferenza, due qualità che lui non possiede.

In questo episodio è costretto a capirlo e a rendersi conto che il gioco è più grande di lui.

Gli interpreti sono Paolo M...

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Happy Birthday, Emmanuel

This chapter, one of the most successful in the podcast, is a turning point for Emmanuel's story. He turns 18, an important milestone in anyone's life. His companions and friends are present at his party, but there's also Antonia, with whom the boy has a rather harsh clash at the end of the evening: he tries to hide the truth from her, but in the end, left alon...

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Terrible Things

Gianni e Emmanuel interpretano "Terrible Things" (Brick & Mortar).

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Gianni and Emmanuel perform "Terrible Things" (Brick & Mortar),

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Buon compleanno, Emmanuel

Questo capitolo, uno di quelli di maggiore successo del podcast, è un punto di svolta per la storia di Emmanuel.

Il ragazzo compie 18 anni, un traguardo importante nella vita di chiunque: alla sua festa sono presenti compagni e amici, ma anche Antonia, con la quale il ragazzo ha uno scontro piuttosto ...

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The Guardian Angel

Emmanuel, upset by Gianni's attempt at violence (see "The Iron Mask"), seeks some serenity in the company of Mayra, who helps him as much as she can to prepare for the Greek philosophy exam (the boy has meanwhile enrolled in the Faculty of Philosophy).

But, quite unexpectedly, Mayra says she totally disagrees with Plato's thinking in the "Crito," and gives the boy a s...

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L'angelo custode

Emmanuel, turbato dal tentativo di violenza di Gianni (vedi "La maschera di ferro"), cerca un po' di serenità in compagnia di Mayra, che lo aiuta come può a preparare l'esame di filosofia greca (il ragazzo nel frattempo si è iscritto alla Facoltà di filosofia).

Ma, del tutto inaspettatamente, Mayra si dice in ...

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Certe brave ragazze

There are moments, in the life of a man, in which virile pride suffers very severe blows: it hasn't happened to Emmanuel yet, but Michelle known as Gerti provides in this sense, ruthless and indifferent as always. The interpreters are Steffan Emmanuel and Frieda (AI).

During the episode you can hear a cover of "Michelle" by The Beatles and "Gouge Away" by The Pixies ...

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Wretch

Sono ormai parecchie le canzoni degli Autoheart interpretate da Gianni, da solo o con Martin (il "gemello" inglese di Emmanuel).

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Buon ascolto!

There are now several Autoheart songs performed by Gianni, either solo or with Martin (...

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The Iron Mask II

Emmanuel, in shock at Gianni's unexpected behaviour, reacts as best he can to his attempted violence and succeeds in getting the upper hand.

Immediately afterwards Gianni comes to his senses and realizes with angst that he has risked an irreparable breakup.

Emmanuel, with gentleness and patience, tries to understand what has happened to his friend, and realizes that he i...

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Certe brave ragazze

Ci sono momenti, nella vita di un uomo, in cui l'orgoglio virile subisce colpi durissimi: ad Emmanuel non è ancora successo, ma in tal senso provvede Michelle detta Gerti, spietata e indifferente come sempre. Gli interpreti sono Paolo Malgioglio ed Elisa Gandolfi. Nel corso dell'episodio si possono ascolta...

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Ugly Ugly Little Face

We thought we had already published this short episode related to Emmanuel's first period with Gianni, when the boy begins his career as a "spare time" model, but we find no trace of it in the list of published scenes: we deduce that it remained at the draft stage and we publish it now.

The performers are Vincent and Nicole (who plays Gianni beautifully).

The soundt...

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La maschera di ferro II

Emmanuel, sotto shock per la reazione inaspettata di Gianni, reagisce come può al suo tentativo di violenza e riesce ad avere la meglio.

Subito dopo Gianni torna in sé e si rende conto con angoscia di avere rischiato una rottura irreparabile.

Emmanuel, con dolcezza e pazienza, cerca di capire cosa sia su...

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Can we talk?

Michele, seriously worried about his brother Emmanuel's condition, asks him for a face-to-face conversation. The boy reluctantly accepts, but in the end he realizes that his brother's initiative is dictated by a deep affection towards him.

An affection, despite everything, reciprocated.

The interpreters are Vincent and Steffan (AI).

The songs used throughout the episode are I...

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Possiamo parlare?

Michele, seriamente preoccupato per le condizioni di suo fratello Emmanuel, gli chiede un colloquio a quattr'occhi. Il ragazzo accetta con riluttanza, ma alla fine si rende conto che l'iniziativa di suo fratello è dettata da un profondo affetto nei suoi confronti.

Un affetto, nonostante tutto, ricambiato.

L'in...

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The Witching Hour

Gianni e Emmanuel interpretano "The Witching Hour" degli Autoheart, colonna sonora dell'episodio "La maschera di ferro".

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Gianni and Emmanuel perform "The Witching Hour" by Autoheart, the theme song for the episode "The Iron Mask."

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The Iron Mask I

This episode belongs to a period later than the "normal" podcast episodes (about 3 years later) and sees Emmanuel and Gianni together again, just recently. But Emmanuel still hasn't figured out who he is dealing with.

Who is really Gianni the photographer?

What secrets does he hide behind his scatterbrained mask, his surreal irony, his way of living always seemingly on th...

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La maschera di ferro I + "The Witching Hour"

Questo episodio appartiene a un periodo successivo rispetto ai "normali" episodi del podcast (circa 3 anni dopo) e vede Emmanuel e Gianni di nuovo insieme, da poco tempo. Ma Emmanuel non ha ancora capito con chi ha a che fare.

Chi è veramente Gianni il fotografo?

Quali segreti nascon...

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Like an Angel

The relationship between Emmanuel and Michelle takes a murky and intense turn: it would risk turning into a real love relationship... if only Michelle were capable of loving.

Emmanuel, unfortunately for him, is.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Frieda (AI).

Covers of the following songs can be heard throughout the episode: Sonic Youth's "Shadow of a doubt" (cover by Bl...

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Come un angelo

In questo episodio Emmanuel scopre, grazie a Michelle detta Gerti, di avere notevoli chance di successo... come donna! Forse non proprio il massimo per lui, ma comunque un punto a suo favore, con una persona come lei.

Intanto il rapporto tra lui e Michelle prende una piega torbida e intensa e rischierebbe di tra...

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Michelle K.

Emmanuel lets himself be completely overwhelmed by the perverse and anomalous relationship with Michelle K., without realizing that he is getting into quite serious trouble. Even colliding with the evidence of a "cursed" picture, he does not seem able to intuit the negativity of the environment to which the woman belongs.

The interpreters are Vincent-Paul Emmanuel and Frieda...

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