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In this episode, Sean and Brandon bite into the big one—Italy as a whole. With sarcasm as thick as a Roman ragu, they run through every stereotype, every unspoken rule, and every unwritten law that governs eating, dressing, walking, and caffeinating across the boot. Think of it as your crash course in how not to embarrass yourself in Italy.

From the rules of pasta pairing and cappuccino curfews to smoking at train stations and sunglasses at sunset, they lay out everything a first-time visitor should know (and every American tourist should probably stop doing). You’ll hear how to navigate meals like a local, avoid culture shock, and even get your seafood crudo game right—if the fishmonger lets you.

They’ll also walk you through what to eat in each region, the best ways to get around, when to rent a car (spoiler: almost never), and how to plan your first or second Italian itinerary without wasting time on stuff that sucks.

This is your no-nonsense, full-Italy field guide—half travel tips, half roast, and all love.