The Big Gay Podcast from Puglia

Conversation about life, culture and travel in Puglia and Italy. Served up (usually) twice a month, in English with a drizzle of Italian. Che bello! Follow us on Instagram @gaypugliapodcast

Accessible Puglia: A Wheeler In Ostuni 06/26/2022

Accessible Puglia: A Wheeler In Ostuni 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 hear that Regan's experience had been very positive and much better than had been anticipated at the other end, before getting here. She also praises the organisers of Ostuni's first for their thought in presenting an inclusive and accessible festival. Photo: Torre Guaceto, one of Puglia's accessible beaches. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/23540507

Eat Puglia 2022 05/26/2022

Eat Puglia 2022 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 using seasonal, locally produced, fresh and flavourful ingredients. And we gave the world burrata. Recorded at we speak to Italian food writer and travel consultant , Virginia Newton from Copenhagen’s 3 Michelin-starred , currently . We find out about , Trani’s only Michelin-starred restaurant from Michele Di Ceglie one of the chefs who support Stefano Di Gennaro and we finish off with some blow your mind carbonara from the guys who came all the way from Trento in the north of Italy to cook for us - and we are very happy they did. Read more about our visit to RebelExpFood including further links, photographs on our . /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/23234801

LGBT+ History Month Italia 04/27/2022

LGBT+ History Month Italia 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 and Italian masculinity in the second half of the 1930s under Mussolini's fascist regime We also consider Puglia's dark history. In 1939 gay men were sent to an internment camp on the beautiful Island of San Domino in the Tremiti Islands, where they suffered harsh conditions. Mussolini unwittingly created Italy's first openly gay community. Find out more about LGBT+ History Month Italia on . More information about the podcast episode and links to futher information can be found on . /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/22928555

Our Ostuni Tuk Tuk Tour 04/01/2022

Our Ostuni Tuk Tuk Tour For the launch of season 3 we’re in a safe pair of hands as we ride with Ostuni’s top and most satisfying Tuk Tuk tour guide, David 5-Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from Golapa, Ape Calessino Ostuni. We learn some fascinating facts about Puglia’s città bianca. Why the old town is built as it is, what the different color doors mean, and why some of those doors are so small (and it’s nothing to do with southern Italians being shorter than average). The episode is recorded live as we go on tour around the old town with our favorite Tuk Tuk driver. We paid for our tour and we also gave David 5-Star a big tip to show our appreciation for looking after us. Be sure to take the tour when you visit Ostuni, it really is educational. Go Golapa and ask for David 5-Star as your guide (be sure to let him know you listened to the podcast). facebook page has detail of their services. Check out our blog for experience. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/22649621

The wolfyy.com ultimate gay travel guide to Puglia 05/01/2021

The wolfyy.com ultimate gay travel guide to Puglia We connect with leading gay travel blogger Louis LaFata of wolfyy.com (over a slightly dodgy Skype connection) to find out about what inspired him to give up his profession and travel, the frustrations of lockdown and our collaboration with wolfyy, which sees the launch of their gay guide to Puglia as our region is recognised as Italy’s top gay summer destination and one of Europe’s top 5 gay destinations for LGBT travelers. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/18928091

The BIG 2021 Guide to Alberobello, Puglia 03/17/2021

The BIG 2021 Guide to Alberobello, 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/18365873

The BIG 2021 Guide to Polignano a Mare, Puglia 03/01/2021

The BIG 2021 Guide to Polignano a Mare, Puglia Welcome to Polignano a Mare and to our city guide podcast. We are an inclusive travel blog and podcast. We might have some information that is of particular relevance to LGBTQ+ travellers, but we all love to eat, drink, visit the beach, sight see and shop. Our recommendations will be of interest to anyone visiting Puglia and the destination covered. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/18134261

Puglia In Love 02/14/2021

Puglia In Love 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/17940623

Best of Puglia 2020 Survey | The Results 02/01/2021

Best of Puglia 2020 Survey | The Results 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/17767757

3 Weeks in Puglia | Our Puglia Road Trip - part 2 01/18/2021

3 Weeks in Puglia | Our Puglia Road Trip - part 2 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 Taranto, and hear them enthuse over their joy of ceramics ("from breathtaking [pieces of art] to the functional", made in Grottaglie. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/17589440

3 Weeks in Puglia | Our Puglia Road Trip - part 1 01/03/2021

3 Weeks in Puglia | Our Puglia Road Trip - part 1 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/17401595

From Puglia with Festive Love, and Pizza. 12/13/2020

From Puglia with Festive Love, and Pizza. David and Scott stop off in Lecce for a spot of Christmas atmosphere and pizza (Lecce officially has the best pizza in Puglia), albeit it had to be delivered. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/17172026

Halloween Tales of Terror from Spiaggia d'Ayala 10/27/2020

Halloween Tales of Terror from Spiaggia d'Ayala 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... /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/16564106

The Naked Podcast Part 2 | Let's Talk About Sex 09/30/2020

The Naked Podcast Part 2 | Let's Talk About Sex 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... /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/16212626

The Naked Podcast - Part 1 09/19/2020

The Naked Podcast - Part 1 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/16071632

Summer 2020's final fling 09/11/2020

Summer 2020's final fling 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's boot. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/15971618

Reptiles in Puglia 08/05/2020

Reptiles in Puglia We meet with Colombian supervet Dr. Jairo. Currently completing a second PhD at the University of Bari's 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 between poisonous and venomous reptiles, and whether your chances of survival are better if a crocodile or alligator attacks you, listen in. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/15490571

Italian prosecco - vs - French champage Part 1 06/28/2020

Italian prosecco - vs - French champage Part 1 Before the Covid-19 lockdown we travelled to Reims in France, the champagne region. We took some prosecco with us to see whether people could tell the difference. Back in Italy we ran the same test. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/14994233

A Postcard from Puglia #1 06/18/2020

A Postcard from Puglia #1 We visited Vieste and Peschici in the Gargano. What a beautiful place to be. OK, it's not really a day trip from Ostuni, but the beaches and the entire area are stunning. David had to decide whom to send our first postcard from Puglia to: Sir Ian McKellen, Tom Daley or Dame Judi Dench. Who did he choose ...? /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/14873459

Driving in Puglia 06/05/2020

Driving in 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 traffic zones. Drive into one of them and you can look forward to a €180 fine dropping through your letterbox 8 months later. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/14706956

Lockdown Lives #1 - Roberto in Bergamo 04/15/2020

Lockdown Lives #1 - Roberto in Bergamo 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/13997015

Easter Soundscape 2020 - Puglia: from dawn to dusk 04/08/2020

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 ... /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/13901555

Coronavirus #2 - Turkey and Greece 03/15/2020

Coronavirus #2 - Turkey and Greece As the covid-19 coronavirus goes global so do we. Our first conversation is with Alp in Istanbul before heading across the border where Fo is in Serres, Vicky in Thessaloniki and Amalia and her brother Hercules and sister Angela are in Patras. We ask them how their countries are dealing with the current crisis, with particular reference to societal and economic challenges, and the day to day impact on their lives. Recordings were made live over the internet on Sunday 15 March 2020. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/13558367

Coronavirus in Italy #1 03/09/2020

Coronavirus in Italy #1 As news leaks that a quarter of Italy's population are to be put into quarantine, Scott and guest Guiseppe consider the impact of covid-19 on day-to-day life in Italy, Europe's worst hit country, and how it affects life in Puglia - currently outside the quarantine zone. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/13465628

From Basilicata with Love 02/21/2020

From Basilicata with Love Antonio Nicoletti the Direttore Generale of Basilicata's tourist board, the Agenzia di Promozione Territoriale Basilicata explains that there's no rest for Matera. After a splendid year as European Capital of Culture Matera is preparing for another surge in tourism in 2020 after the release of "No Time to Die" the new James Bond movie this April. Antonio tells us why Basilicata has so much more to offer. Find out more about beautiful Basilicatta visit their website at www.basilicataturistica.it /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/13245716

James Bond is back. So is the Salento Rainbow Film Festival. 02/02/2020

James Bond is back. So is the Salento Rainbow Film Festival. James Bond is back! We preview "No Time to Die" filmed in Puglia and in neighbouring Matera, starring Daniel Craig and Rami Malek. 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. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/12951386

Manscaping - the Italian Male Obsession 11/05/2019

Manscaping - the Italian Male Obsession 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 waxing, maybe less is more. For this episode he is joined by @daviditalia92 who isn't afraid of a good waxing all over... all over. Including his most tender parts. /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/11880503

Champagne, Fun and the Power of Communication with Erasmus+ in Reims 10/29/2019

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... /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/11827721

Grottaglie and Taranto with Fabrizio Cruciani 09/24/2019

Grottaglie and Taranto with Fabrizio Cruciani 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 Diaz 50, Grottaglie. Find him on Instagram @cruciani.fabrizio /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/11374592

Tales from Torre Guaceto 08/22/2019

Tales from Torre Guaceto 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 described on other LGBT travel guides - and to tell us a little bit more about what to expect... /episode/index/show/gaypugliapodcast/id/10953983

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