Ep.172 Aurora Leone - De Core Podcast
Summary
Aurora Leone, member of the comedy group The Jackal, joins De Core to discuss her career, her roots in Caserta, and her life in Naples. The conversation covers her childhood memories, her decision to stay in her hometown, and her admiration for local figures like Tony Servillo. The episode features a lighthearted game ranking famous "Leones" and a quiz on domestic intimacy habits, including sharing utensils and bathroom etiquette.
Topics discussed
Introduction and warm welcome to the guest
Banter about intros and the 'Pandoro' incident
Guest bio and the 'Reazione a Catena' dream
Game: Ranking famous people named Leone
Trivia about Gnus and English humor
Childhood trauma: gravel in a knee wound
Carnival costumes and the 'Bruno Vespa' look
Living in Naples vs Caserta and local accents
Moving to Milan and family roots
Naples culture: funivia, music, and traffic
Bathroom habits and the 'Prove In Balzo' exam
Famous classmates at Paolo Baffi high school
Commercial interruptions and car sales parody
Neomelodic music and specific song dedications
Intimacy quiz: vomiting and germophobia
Hygiene habits: sleeping in shoes and yogurt
Sharing deodorant and saliva exchange ethics
Popping pimples and friend hygiene boundaries
Farts vs burps: which is more acceptable?
Hotel buffet habits and rating rustic food
Food sharing etiquette and the last slice dilemma
Parking violations and respect for cyclists
Meeting Paola Cortellisi in Sardinia
Feeling small in professional contexts
Challenges of being a returning contestant
Things that make the guest laugh: small hands
Favorite songs: Samuele Bersani and Pino Daniele
Favorite Tarantino film: Inglourious Basterds
Social media usage and content creation
Demystifying celebrity culture and talent
Things the guest does badly: navigation
Health quiz: basil, ego, and hypochondria
Marriage and the 'no fart' rule
Learning to cook and Caserta pasta recipes
Restaurant service annoyances and food choices
Closing credits and responding to negative comments
Peter Pan metaphor and knowing VIPs
Final question: the happy thought for sleep
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