Tension of Opposites
Welcome to your very own multilingual podcast (currently: English and Italian). Join me as I use past and present experiences as an excuse to bring around people I’ve met in different places and different languages. This is a space to discuss whatever and whoever shaped our views on the world - all while standing somewhere in the middle. Follow the journey @toopodcast For inquiries: tensionofoppositespodcast@gmail.com
Welcome to your very own multilingual podcast (currently: English and Italian). Join me as I use past and present experiences as an excuse to bring around people I’ve met in different places and different languages. This is a space to discuss whatever and whoever shaped our views on the world - all while standing somewhere in the middle. Follow the journey @toopodcast For inquiries: tensionofoppositespodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026
1hr 32 min
In this second and final chapter of my experience in Jordan, we deep dive (shocker) into all aspects of life in Amman as an "expat" student, as well as its contrasts. From dialect courses to improvised tour guides, border crossings, career realisations, and, of course, mystical crises. What more can a girl ask for over such a short time period?
Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
1hr 11 min
University, graduation... then what? What was originally a buffer period before entering "the real world" brought about a little more realisations than expected. Today, we being our third series along with a new travel companion (I sound ancient I know), having just completed three years of Arabic and actually wanting to speak it for a change. Thus, our journey continues through a language course in Amman, Jordan.
Aug 19, 2024
"Strane, misteriose e incredibili storie"
Aug 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
57 min
Riprendiamo il tema podcast introducendo la prima puntata da groupie sul programma che ha formato un buon 70% dei miei interessi di oggi (e la scelta di carriera lavorativa). Vi parlo di Dee Giallo, dei personaggi che ha portato alla luce e che hanno segnato la cultura americana e italiana. Storie di culti, criminalità, esperimenti psicologici e molto altro.
Aug 18, 2024
For the seasons of waiting: an update - Part 2
Aug 18, 2024
Aug 18, 2024
1hr 18 min
In this episode, we get down to the series of disappointing interviews that threw me for a loop 🎢 A reflection on career expectations, the concept of never giving up, and the wavering sense of value as a young professional in a hyper-specific job market.
Aug 17, 2024
For the seasons of waiting: an update - Part 1
Aug 17, 2024
Aug 17, 2024
34 min
As of June this year, I officially found a job! And if this does not come across as groundbreaking news, you probably didn't need to face the trainwreck that is the job market in 2024. For those who get it, I've decided to put months of uncertainty and low self-esteem to good use as I recount the first months of venturing into the humanitarian field.
May 2, 2024
"Un italiano vero"? con Alessandro
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
1hr 32 min
Oggi propongo una conversazione che parte dal concetto di identità nazionale per poi fare un giro immenso parlando di patriottismo, esperienze Erasmus, lo studio dell'arabo e tutte le considerazioni (pacate o meno) sui vari popoli e culture che solo degli ex studenti di lingue ✨cittadini del mondo✨ possono offrire. Gli stereotipi sono dopo tutto così sbagliati? Vi presento Alessandro.
Mar 25, 2024
For the seaons of waiting with Charlotte
Mar 25, 2024
Mar 25, 2024
2hr 1 min
Sometimes, the university-to-early-career pipeline is very straightforward. Other times, you're stuck like me in an endless limbo, sending applications into oblivion as months go by and very little feedback is received. Those who get it, get it - and this episode is dedicated especially to you. Join me and today's guest as we discuss the side effects of this waiting period and its unlikely perks. Here's Charlotte.
Aug 31, 2023
I heart podcasts
Aug 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023
43 min
Ever heard talking about podcasts on a podcast? Genius concept, right? In this episode, we (AKA me and myself - literally) discuss the meaning of podcasts, the evolution of the format, and the dystopian direction it may be headed towards as it is increasingly becoming a mainstream business
Apr 5, 2023
Parola chiave: ”scambio” con Adriana
Apr 5, 2023
Apr 5, 2023
1hr 14 min
Inauguriamo il primo episodio non appartente a una serie con Adriana, ex vicina di casa diventata come una zia negli ultimi anni. Parliamo di Roma negli anni, le sue esperienze di vita, e cosa intendiamo per "scambio" nelle interazioni con gli altri.
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
1hr 41 min
Chiudiamo la serie in bellezza con il personaggio che si è dovuto sorbire la mia persona ma soprattutto la mia personalità ansiogena alla giovine età di vent'anni. Riflessioni sull'Erasmus, critiche "costruttive" su Roma, e campagne elettorali europeiste... Ascoltare per credere! Vi presento Otto.
Spoiler: nel corso dell'episodio, Octavian usa molte parole inglesi come "spoiler", appunto










