Italiano per Stranieri con Marco

Marco created this podcast specifically for learners stuck at the intermediate level who want to push into advanced Italian. The tagline says it directly: stop being an intermediate student and become a champion of Italian. Each episode is delivered entirely in Italian, covering topics that are intellectually stimulating enough to hold an adult's attention — the invention of the microprocessor by Italian-American Federico Faggin, the history of Italian winemaking, 1970s citizen band radio culture, how the Earth's geology evolved, and multi-part science fiction narratives. With 229 episodes and weekly releases, the back catalog is substantial. Episodes run 7 to 25 minutes, with most landing in the 14 to 17 minute range — long enough to develop a topic properly, short enough to listen during a lunch break. Marco provides free transcripts for episodes on his website, which turns each episode into a genuine study session where you can read along, look up unfamiliar words, and re-listen. The show has a 4.8 star average from 20 Apple ratings. The audience is small but dedicated, and Marco also offers private tutoring through Italki for learners who want personalized instruction. His speaking style is measured and articulate without being stiff — he enunciates clearly but does not slow down artificially, which means you are training your ear on something close to natural Italian speech. For B2+ learners who are tired of simplified content and want to listen to real Italian about real subjects, Marco consistently delivers.