Emmanuel's Diary - Podcast Novel (Third Season)

We publish here a suite of the first 9 episodes of the First Season, so that you can listen to them comfortably one after the other.The episodes are:Prologue - A letterThe riddle of the spinnerSomething greyActive, Passive and Transitive MiddleOne day you'll understandAbout Mr. B,It takes two to tangoFrédéric ValentinoOn the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode concludes the First Season and is one of the most important of the novel-podcast.On the dramatic night of 5 November 1994, which preceded the terrible flood in Piedmont by a few hours, Emmanuel, in the throes of a deep depression after the death of his dog Saucepan, hopes to have found a peaceful relationship with Antonia by giving up sex, but has the bitter surprise to discover that things are not like this for her.The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Nicole, both AI.Throughout the episode you can listen to an instrumental version of "Music to Watch Boys" by Lana Del Rey and to "Dog Meat Stew" by Conil, which we thank very much for permission. :-) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel's story with Antonia ended in the worst way; the boy tries to distract himself with other girls, but discovers with great surprise the banality of sex with strangers. He enters a period of confusion and depression, which ends with a tragic event for him. After this story, the "old" Emmanuel of moped racing and trips to the river with his dog will no longer exist. If Emmanuel is to survive, he will have to find a new identity.The performers are Paul Emmanuel and Nicole (AI).Excerpts from the following tracks can be heard in the episode:"All I Wanna Do" by Sheryl Crow;"All that she wants" by Ace of Base;"Anyway" by Genesis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonia's betrayal (see Episode 15 "Double fault") has irreparably damaged the relationship between her and Emmanuel, but their mutual dependence makes them unable to put an end to their relationship, which takes on morbid connotations.Emmanuel, seized by a fierce thirst for revenge, discovers the demonic side of himself, which he did not know he possessed, and experiences all of his power on her, until she blows to pieces.The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Nicole (AI).During the episode you can hear instrumental versions of "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A very important episode: what happens here changes Emmanuel's life; all the characters reveal the pathological implications of their personalities.This marks a traumatic turning point in the relationship between Antonia and Emmanuel and causes an incurable fracture in the boy's hypersensitive psyche. Their story, which began a few months ago, is already on its way to an end: the boy reacts with pain and indignation to her betrayal and decides to end it with her, despite suffering a great deal. Antonia realizes too late that she has made an irreparable mistake.The performers are Nicole, Paul Emmanuel, Eric and Andrew, all AI.The episode features excerpts and covers of Weezer's "Say it ain't so". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel has been sent by his parents to Cambridge for a study holiday. Antonia anxiously awaits his return, but when she sees him again she is incredibly surprised. The narrative voice is that of Antonia (AI Nicole), Emmanuel is played by AI Paul Emmanuel.The songs that play in the episode are "Stand by me" by Ben E. King and a bizarre remake of "Buddy Holly" by Weezer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most intense pages of Emmanuel's diary.The story between Emmanuel and Antonia turns into an overwhelming physical experience, which shocks them both. The boy recalls those unforgettable moments, which coincide with the 1994 soccer World Cup.The performers are Paul Emmanuel and Nicole, both AI.Excerpts from the following tracks can be heard in the episode:"Soma" by the Smashing Pumpkins;"Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica.At the end you can listen to an original song by Emmanuel, "The Wind Inside". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In loving memory of Jeff Buckley.It's the first time that we hear the narrative voice of Emmanuel, in a crucial moment in his life: Antonia, raped by Frédéric (see episode n. 10), not finding the understanding of Michele, Emmanuel's older brother and her boyfriend, turns to him for help.It will be the beginning of their love story.The performers are Paul Emmanuel and Nicole (both AI).During the episode you can hear excerpts from the following Jeff Buckley songs: "Grace", "So Real" and "Halleluyah" and a live version of Elliott Smith's "Bye".At the end you can listen to an original song by Emmanuel inspired by the first part of this episode: "The Phone Call". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonia has been raped by Frédéric (see episode no. 10) and doesn't know how to tell her boyfriend Michele, who in turn doesn't seem to want to understand.The young man recalls his first meeting with Antonia and reflects on the difficulties of his relationship with her; then the two meet at their usual bar, where a dialogue between the deaf takes place. Antonia can't make herself understood by him and is more alone than ever.The performers are Anthony and Nicole (both AI). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frédéric Valentino suddenly bursts into Antonia's life, a charming young engineer with some mental problems.In episode no. 1.8 ("Frédéric Valentino") the young man had explained his plan to "prove himself" with Antonia, essentially by raping her. Now we see him put his plan into action.A period of profound internal crisis begins for Antonia, which will unfortunately also involve Emmanuel: the woman will be forced to discover the dark areas of her personality.The interpreters are Anthony and Nicole (AI).In the episode you can listen to covers and songs of the following tracks: "Du hast" by Rammstein; Mozart's "Requiem"; Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" (a cover in "bardcore style" of this song can be heard at the end of the episode). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel and Antonia meet for the last time at the river, before their lives take an unexpected and somewhat dramatic turn.The story of Emmanuel's dog, Tegame (Saucepan), serves as a sinister premonition.The narrative voice is that of Nicole, Emmanuel is performed by Anthony (both AI).The soundtrack includes an instrumental version of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what goes through a potential abuser's head the moment he sets eyes on his victim?We have the opportunity to hear it from Frédéric Valentino known as Freddy, a character destined to play a crucial role in the story: a charming Italian-Swiss son of a psychiatrist, he is a lucid deranged fully aware of his own psychic pathologies.The interpreter is John (AI).Covers and excerpts of the following tracks can be heard in the episode:"She's Lost Control" by Joy Division;"Voices of Angels" by Hildegard von Bingen;"Passacaglia" by Haendel/Halvorsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A crucial episode, in which the very young Emmanuel finds the courage to come forward to his private teacher, Antonia, revealing the truth about his feelings for her.At the end, you can listen to an unreleased song by Emmanuel, entitled "It Takes Two to Tango".The performers are Anthony and Nicole (AI).Covers and excerpts of the following tracks can be heard in the episode:"Lithium" and "Heart-Shaped Box" by Nirvana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are in 1994, a crucial year for Italian politics: on May 10 of that year Silvio Berlusconi launches his first government, in a context of imminent economic crisis of which small Italian entrepreneurs, such as the Kellermanns, are deeply concerned.Here we witness a dialogue between Michele, Emmanuel's elder brother, and some of his friends, typical exponents of the middle-upper bourgeoisie of Turin: the judgments they express on behalf of the "Knight" oscillate between doubts and hopes.Meanwhile, Emmanuel sits like a fish out of water in a conversation that doesn't concern him, until someone brings him into the conversation, embarrassing him greatly.The narrative voice is the image of Emmanuel reflected in the mirror.All the interpreters are AI.The soundtrack includes instrumental versions of two Burt Bacharach songs, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" and "What the World Needs Now." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This long episode, to be listened calmly, is one of the most important of the novel: Emmanuel, shaken by Kurt Cobain's death, tries to react by throwing himself into the study and has Antonia explain to him what platonic love is. A very deep understanding has already been born between the two, as is evident from the end of the scene.The interpreters are Anthony and Nicole (AI).The soundtrack includes two live songs by Nirvana, "Come as you are" and "Something in the way", pieces from "Self Obsessed And Sexxee" by Sonic Youth, "La sedia di lillà" by Alberto Fortis and "Farfallina" by Luca Carboni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A back-and-forth dialogue between Emmanuel and Antonia on the banks of the Orco stream near Turin. It is one of the last moments of carefree serenity for the boy, not yet disturbed by the brutality of life. Antonia is deeply fascinated by his naive spontaneity and lets herself be more and more involved in that magical and somewhat unreal atmosphere.The performers are Anthony and Nicole (AI).The soundtrack consists of live versions or covers of Nirvana's "Rape me" and "Lithium". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmanuel and his dog Tegame (= Saucepan) are at the river with Antonia, who is trying to teach him Greek lessons. The two end up talking about their vision of life.In this episode Antonia discovers the existence of Emmanuel's diary.The interpreters are Anthony and Nicole (AI).The final soundtrack is a cover of Nirvana's "Lithium" by Maxence Cyrin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonia recounts her first meeting with sixteen-year-old Emmanuel.From what we can guess, quite a shock for her, accustomed to the sleepy quiet of her university work.All interpreters are AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief intro that serves as a self-introduction of the protagonist, we hear Emmanuel read the letter he wrote to Antonia in June 1997, by which time he had moved away from her to live in Tuscany with another girl. All the rest of the story will unfold retrospectively. The interpreter is Anthony (AI).The soundtrack consists of an instrumental version of "Clair Obscur" by Anne-James Chaton. At the end you can listen to an original song, "A letter". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.