Episodes

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica meets Shanti Ganesha , founder of Meracu , a contemporary leather workshop in Venice. We talk about the first moment leather felt like a language, the leap that led to opening a worksh...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with Bryan Brazeau , Academic Director of the Warwick Venice Centre , to talk about what happens when a university and a city begin to think together. We explore Venice not a...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica speaks with Sergio Vidal of Atelier Martina Vidal Venezia , a family atelier that has safeguarded the art of Burano lace for four generations. They talk about patience as a creative ac...

Beyond the Facade: Not Just Churches In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica Cesarato sits down with Monica Gambarotto for an informal conversation that drifts away from the usual itineraries and into a quieter Venice. Toget...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica Cesarato sits down with Matteo Seguso , Murano glass engraver, to explore the world of engraved glass, craftsmanship, and time. The conversation moves inside the workshop and the gestu...

Venice never stands still. It simply changes rhythm. In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica Cesarato sits down with Romena Brugnerotto to walk through Venice’s 2026 cultural calendar, one month at a time. From the first sig...

Venice is a museum without walls — but behind her doors, each palace tells a different story. In this episode, Monica takes you through the city’s most fascinating museums — places where beauty, history, and imagination still...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with Marco Cammozzo , founder of MC Leather , to explore the fascinating world of Venetian leather craftsmanship — where ancient techniques meet sustainable innovation. From...

Venice wears many masks — some glittering, some dark. In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with David Hewson, Philip Gwynne Jones, and Gregory Dowling , the brilliant minds behind the Venice Noir Festival . Toge...

🎙️ Episode Description In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica welcomes Giada Valenti , the Venetian-born singer whose career has brought the spirit of Venice and the language of love to audiences around the world. Known for...

In this episode, Monica meets two extraordinary women who brought the rhythm of the East to the heart of the lagoon. Katerina, from Russia, and Regina, from Kazakhstan, met by chance in Venice — and chose to stay. Together, t...

In this special episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with journalist and CNN anchor Erica Hill, who recently hosted the powerful documentary Saving Venice as part of The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper . Together, they...

In this new episode of Venice Talks , Monica Cesarato steps aboard Il Nuovo Trionfo and speaks with Martino Rizzi , one of the founding members of the Compagnia della Marineria Tradizionale Il Nuovo Trionfo . Together, they r...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica Cesarato sits down with Valeria Boncompagni , the creative force behind one of Venice’s most intimate and soulful jewelry ateliers. Nestled under the arcades of Piazza San Marco, Valer...

In this captivating episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with internationally renowned artist Judi Harvest to explore the luminous, layered world she has built between Murano’s glass furnaces and Venice’s buzzing garden...

In this evocative episode of Venice Talks , Monica speaks to Laura Pritchard , a British-born artisan who swapped the foggy landscapes of the UK for the light and tides of Venice. Today, Laura is one of the few women working ...

In this episode of Venice Talks , we sit down with Cesare Peris , president of the historic Società di Mutuo Soccorso fra Carpentieri e Calafati , a unique Venetian institution rooted in solidarity, shipbuilding, and memory. ...

Join us on Venice Talks as we dive deep into the story behind NoCDA (No Contributo D’Accesso a Venezia) , the grassroots movement formed by Venetians standing against the controversial tourist access fee. In this episode, Mon...

In this fascinating new episode of Venice Talks , we dive deep into the rich history and artistry of Murano glass with Michele Zampedri, a renowned historian and expert on the subject from Vivarini srl , a amous furnace in Mu...

In this exciting new episode of Venice Talks , I had the pleasure of sitting down with Leontine Hamer , the creative mind behind the Venice Dress Up Experience . This incredible experience allows you to step into the world of...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with Samantha Wilson, the founder of Smart Move Italy, to discuss the realities of moving and living in Italy. With years of experience helping expats transition smoothly, Sa...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica explores Mano a Mano , an inspiring initiative that bridges tradition and innovation in Venetian craftsmanship. Joining us are Michela Canzi Babini , Director of The Place of Wonders F...

In this special episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with Fabrizio d'Oria, Chief Operating Officer of Vela Spa , the organization behind the Venice Carnival. Discover what goes into planning one of the world’s most icon...

In this episode of Venice Talks , Monica sits down with Stefania Giannici, founder of Paperoowl, to explore the world of eco-friendly paper products. We dive into how Stefania ensures her creations respect both the environmen...