On this episode I had the honour to speak with Rebecca Spitzmiller, researcher and law professor at “Università degli Studi Roma Tre”. She was named “Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic,”, an honour she received by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, for her fight against degradation and spreading […] The post Retake Roma + Community Activism in Italy (w/ Rebecca Spitzmiller) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

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Retake Roma + Community Activism in Italy (w/ Rebecca Spitzmiller) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2)

In the last episode of the Three-Headed Hydra Podcast we looked at Universities and their reputation (at least in parts of the US and UK) to be a breeding ground for leftists. We felt like there was much more to talk about, so here’s the second part of the Hydra’s discussion about Universities, where we […] The post Universities (Part 2) – Unaffordable, overrated, useless? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Universities (Part 2) – Unaffordable, overrated, useless?

Universities are getting a bad rap these days. Many students accumulate student debt they can never pay back, many resources are now available freely on the internet and the experience of studying abroad is currently not an appealing argument due to COVID-19. Also, are safe spaces and cancel culture making it impossible for Universities to […] The post Universities (Part 1) – Only a breeding ground for leftists? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Universities (Part 1) – Only a breeding ground for leftists?

Russell Brand is certainly a very colorful character: comedian, tv and radio host, activist, writer, podcaster… he has seen it all, he has tried it all: fame, a lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll, rehab, starting over and now it seems as though he has reached an enlightened state in his life. On this episode […] The post Is Russell Brand getting under your skin? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Is Russell Brand getting under your skin?

How comes that some people are great at “thinking on their feet”, respond in a sharp, witty way during conversations and have no problems communicating complex thoughts from the top of their heads, whereas others need to analyse their thoughts first and seem to have a filter that blocks them from instant reaction? How can […] The post Mental sharpness appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Mental sharpness

We all heard the buzzwords: Financial Freedom, Diversification of Income Streams, Passive Income, Frugal Living. But what is the hype really about? Is it just the superficial wish to get rich fast? Just another scheme to turn a new generation of young kids into consumers of the latest wave of self-help books and seminars? Is […] The post Financial Freedom appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Financial Freedom

This episode focuses on innovation and the future of Italy and its place in the world as a technological and economical heavy-weight. “Why did you come to this country” is something that I was asked on the day I officially moved to Italy, the country my grandparents had left after second world war in search […] The post Innovation in Italy (with Emilia Garito) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Innovation in Italy (with Emilia Garito) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2)

Here’s another difficult topic, exactly what the Hydra loves! On this podcast episode we discuss forgiveness, one of the hardest things in the world. How can we forgive someone? Can we forgive monsters? What about the monsters within ourselves? Is there any use in forgiving at all? Why can somebody not forgive? The post Forgiveness appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Forgiveness

Unless you’ve been living behind the moon, you too have been invited or hosted an online meeting, followed a yoga instructor or learned some new skill – online. Is this the future of education? Or is it just the new trendy thing to do? Is it sustainable? Whether you’re a teacher or a student, in […] The post Teaching Online (Special guest: Alister McCarty) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Teaching Online (Special guest: Alister McCarty)

Animal cruelty and horrible discoveries in the meat industry have made many consumers think twice about what they put on their plate (or into their bodies). But is reducing meat intake or looking for more ethical and sustainable meat sources enough? What is veganism about? What are the benefits, ethical concept and what the risks […] The post Veganism appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Veganism

Does free will truly exist? Or is the very fact that we’re typing these words and thinking these thoughts already predetermined by the cosmic clockwork? And if we are all the sum of our experiences and all the parameters that led up to this moment, do we still have agency to modify future outcomes? The post Free Will vs. Determinism appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Free Will vs. Determinism

Hey! I sat down with executive chef Joona Valokorpi from Finland to talk about the state of the restaurant business in Finland, compared to Italy and the rest of the world and what innovations are happening there, if any, to keep companies alive and prepare them for an uncertain future. The post #36 The future of restaurants (w/ master chef Joona Valokorpi) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

#36 The future of restaurants (w/ master chef Joona Valokorpi) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2)

He’s not a businessman, he’s a business, man! We ask the Dentrepreneur behind the trowel at J Dennison Plastering what it’s like to have your own business in the UK. Silky stuff from the smoothest in the south. The post Running a Business in the UK appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Running a Business in the UK

The Hydra is no stranger to the martial arts, especially Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. What are the benefits of BJJ? Why is it different than other martial arts? Why do some people compare it to a game of chess? Is it really more technical than other martial arts? Find out in this episode of […] The post Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

In this episode of the Hey, Sal! Podcast, I spoke with Nicola who was born with a deadly gene defect called Thalassemia. His doctors had already told him to prepare to die. However, in this remarkable conversation Nicola tells his story how he escaped death, reclaimed ownership of his life and transformed into the community […] The post Bravery (with Nicola De Nittis) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Bravery (with Nicola De Nittis) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2)

The international Podcast in Rome, Italy! Real people. Real stories. International perspectives. In English. This podcast is hosted by entertainer and media designer Salvatore (Sal) Benintende, who invites friends, entrepreneurs, artists, leaders and travellers who share their stories. When in Rome...

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