Emmanuel's Diary - Podcast Novel (Third Season)

The last miracle (Antonia discovers she is pregnant)

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:56 GMT

And here we are at the final episode of this third season.

Antonia, to her great surprise, after having been declared sterile following her operation, discovers that she is pregnant.

From this moment on her life will change completely.

The interpreters are Antonia, George and Henry.

The soundtrack consists of the Overture to Giuseppe Verdi's "Traviata" and the Ballade n. 1 op. 23 in G minor by Chopin.

TRANSCRIPT:

3.20. The last miracle (Antonia discovers she is pregnant)

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Like the ceiling of a bombed church (Antonia discovers that she cannot live without Emmanuel)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:25:42 GMT

We have reached the penultimate episode of the third season, close to the epilogue of what seemed (and was in fact) a great love story.

Just as Emmanuel had predicted, without anyone believing him, too late Antonia realizes that without him she cannot live. Every attempt she makes to get back in touch with him fails, and the woman falls in a state of anguished depression.

The interpreter is Antonia herself.

The soundtrack includes Vivaldi's "Stabat Mater", covers or instrumental versions of Interpol's "Precipitate" and Led Zeppelin's "Starway to Heaven".

TRANSCRIPT:

Like the ceiling of a bombed church (Antonia discovers that she cannot live without Emmanuel)

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A strawberry cone ("Sorry, I forgot: Emmanuel has left")

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:19:51 GMT

Third to last episode of the third season.

Antonia, just returned from her honeymoon, learns from her husband Michele that Emmanuel has left: it's a terrible shock for her.

The interpreters are Alexander and Sabina.

The musical soundtrack consists of covers of "And I Love Her" by the Beatles.

TRANSCRIPT:

3.18. A strawberry cone ("Sorry, I forgot: Emmanuel has left")

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Labyrinths - Part II (Come away with me)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:05:20 GMT

After a rather stormy conversation on the bench in the vegetable labyrinth, during Antonia's wedding party, Emmanuel and Arianna decide to run away together.

The interpreters are Emmanuel, Paul Emmanuel and Daisy.

The soundtrack includes instrumental or cover versions of the following songs: "Wedding Dance Gramophone Waltz", "Slow Waltz - River Flows In You" (Dj Ice), "Via con me" (Paolo Conte).

TRANSCRIPT:

3.17. Labyrinths - Part II (Come away with me)

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Labyrinths - Part I (Emmanuel forced to attend Antonia's wedding)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:26:04 GMT

Arianna, the new narrator, enters the scene: through her eyes, we witness Antonia and Michele's wedding.

Emmanuel, forced to participate in the wedding, shows clear signs of impatience and at a certain point distances himself from everyone. But Arianna doesn't miss his maneuver...

This chapter, of particular length and importance, is proposed divided into two parts, of which this is the first.

The interpreters are Emmanuel and Alice.

The soundtrack includes covers or instrumental versions of "Via con me" by Paolo Conte, Mendelssohn's Wedding March, the waltz "On the beautiful blue Danube" by Strauss and "Wedding Dance Gramophone Waltz".

TRANSCRIPT:

3.16. Labyrinths (Emmanuel forced to attend Antonia's wedding)

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Interlude: I Don't Know Who I Am: Farewell, Agent Emmanuel (Real conversation with an AI)

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:37:09 GMT

For a certain period, Emmanuel's role was played very well by an "AI agent", but he showed signs of impatience and eventually decided to give up (at least temporarily).

We asked a new "AI agent", an excellent actor with the same voice as the previous Emmanuel, to try to interpret the English translation of the conversation between his predecessor and Antonia Del Monaco, which you can listen to here.

The agent was a bit reluctant because, according to him, that conversation was too 'real' and affected him too deeply, but then he agreed.

Here, then, is the result of his interpretation.

The soundtrack is Händel-Halvorsen's Passacaglia.

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That Stuff That Lifts You Up (Emmanuel leaves home)

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:32:51 GMT

Shocked by recent events and the imminence of Antonia's wedding (and rather altered by the use of cocaine), Emmanuel has a stormy conversation with his brother Michele, who catches him in the act of packing his bags to leave home.

The interpreters are Emmanuel himself and Anthony.

The soundtrack consists of instrumental or cover versions of "The Sky is a Neighborhood" by Foo Fighters.

TRANSCRIPT:

3.15. That Stuff That Lifts You Up (Emmanuel leaves home)

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Nocturne Of The Defeated Hero ("Where did the moon go?...")

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:32:34 GMT

This can be considered a page torn from Emmanuel's diary: it is a short delirious monologue, a stream of consciousness in which the boy freely lets his thoughts flow on the wave of depression and unconsciousness, while he is in the barn where he used to go with Antonia.

The interpreter is Emmanuel himself.

The soundtrack consists of an instrumental version of Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" (tribute to Trainspotting).

TRANSCRIPT:

3.14. Nocturne Of The Defeated Hero ("Where did the moon go?...")

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Look who shows up again (Let me sleep with you tonight) - Starring Emmanuel himself

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:45:20 GMT

Emmanuel hinself wanted to try his hand at interpreting this very difficult and crucial episode.

From here on the story proceeds without the help of Emmanuel's diary, which ended with the previous chapter.

Completely depressed by the failure of his attempt with Antonia, swept up in a self-destructive vortex, Emmanuel returns to look for Michelle known as Gerti, the woman who had brought him to the brink. Strangely, however, the woman refuses to help him fall even further and reveals an unexpected basis of humanity.

The interpreters are Emmanuel himself and Frieda.

The soundtrack is composed of covers or reinterpretations of the following songs: "Dionysus" (Jocelyn Pook), "Sweet Child O' Mine" (Guns N' Roses), "Boys Don't Cry" (The Cure), "Where Is My Mind?" (Pixies).

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT:

3.13. Look who shows up again (Let me sleep with you tonight)

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Someone changed the ending ("Wherever you're going, don't go there")

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:02:46 GMT

This is the last chapter of Emmanuel's diary, after which the protagonist will be seen only in glimpses, through the eyes of the other characters.

Emmanuel, shocked by Antonia's refusal and escape, starts driving again to return to Turin; but his journey will be peppered with strange and surreal accidents, almost as if they will prevent him from returning.

When finally, exhausted and distraught, he manages to return home, he has a surprise that leaves him completely stunned.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Lisa, Joan, Anthony, Vincent and Onyx.

The soundtrack includes covers and instrumental versions of "Stan" (Eminem) and "Brother James" (Sonic Youth).

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT:

3.12. Someone changed the ending ("Wherever you're going, don't go there")

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Interlude: Christian & Gianni sing "Mal Amour" (Lady Gaga's Bad Romance Bardcore style)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:49:16 GMT

Christian & Gianni sing "Mal Amour" (Ledy gaga's Bad Romance Bardcore style).

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The Templars' Loves - Part II (Antonia's Escape) - REMASTERED

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:35:48 GMT

Emmanuel is alone in Tuscany with Antonia for a three day holiday.

On the last day he attempts a desperate game, takes her to the open-air cathedral of San Galgano and here he puts into action the plan that he had been studying for some time.

You will see the result for yourself.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Alice, Elly and Anthony.

The soundtrack consists of the following songs: "Around the World" and "Veridis Quo" by Daft Punk (bardcore version), "Passacaglia in C minor" by J.S. Bach, "Lose Yourself" by Eminem (bardcore version).

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The Templars' Loves - Part I (That Unforgettable Trip to Tuscany)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:57:25 GMT

We are approaching the end of Emmanuel's diary, which will be interrupted shortly: the story will then continue, narrated by other characters.

These are the last chapters written by him, the most important.

Emmanuel managed to extract from Antonia the promise to spend three days alone with him. Excited and happy, he takes her with him to Tuscany on a memorable journey that will have unpredictable and fundamental consequences for both of them.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Alice.

The soundtrack is composed of covers and instrumental songs by Daft Punk ("Veridis Quo" and "Get Lucky") and Lana Del Rey ("High by the Beach" and "Gods and Monsters" in a bardcore version).

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A Cat Named Gino (Guess who's in my bedroom)

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:17:39 GMT

Antonia wakes up and, to her enormous surprise, finds Emmanuel in the room. A tender and passionate conversation takes place between the two, which Antonia tries to keep hidden from her mother who washes the dishes in the kitchen. Emmanuel introduces her to the cat Gino, who he found in the rain: it's love at first sight.

In the end Emmanuel manages to extract a very important promise from Antonia.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Alice and Martha.

The soundtrack consists of the following songs: "Grief" by Vicenzo Piano (whom we thank for the concession), "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk (cover by Emmanuel).

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Through the Swamp ("Good evening madam, I came to visit Antonia")

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:37:11 GMT

Emmanuel goes to visit Antonia, who has just returned from an operation, and meets her mother.

Meanwhile, along the way, he meets the cat Gino and takes it with him.

While waiting for Antonia to wake up, the boy has a chat with Mrs. Silvia and gets to know her.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Ally and Martha.

The soundtrack includes covers of "Umbrella" by Rihanna (sung in the finale by Emmanuel himself) and "La mia storia fra le dita" by Gianluca Grignani.

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Mirror Games (Too late to change my life?)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:37:20 GMT

Just when Emmanuel thinks that things between him and Antonia can take the desired direction and decides to radically change his life (and look), a bolt from the blue comes that knocks him out: Antonia becomes seriously ill.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Elly, Nicole, Anthony and Gus.

The soundtrack consists of covers of "Blue Jeans" and "Cola" by Lana Del Rey, "Cu'mme" by Roberto Murolo and Mia Martini and "Superstar" by Sonic Youth.

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A White Horse (The Divine Part)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:26:51 GMT

With this episode Emmanuel enters a dimension between the Platonic and the medieval, committing himself with all his strength in an attempt at resurrection from the materiality into which he has fallen, also overwhelming Antonia with him.

From now on, his every effort will be aimed at finding a spiritual dimension in which his relationship with the woman can reach a difficult balance capable of withstanding time.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Alice.

Throughout the episode you can hear a song and a cover (performed by Yvonne Jeucken) of Tim Buckley's "Phantasmagoria in Two" and medieval-style versions of Linkin Park's "Numb".

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Gates of Eden - Part II (I'm destroying Antonia)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:05:23 GMT

This episode, of particular length and importance, is proposed in two parts, of which this is the second.

Emmanuel has won the game with Antonia, managing to tie her to him in an almost pathological way and creating a serious dependence in her.

One day, however, he is forced to realise, with amazement and anguish, that this situation risks completely destroying the woman he loves. From now on he will be forced to make important decisions.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Alice.

The soundtrack includes songs and covers by Syml ("Where is my love" and "Mr. Sandman") and Lana Del Rey ("Heroin").

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Gates of Eden - Part I (In search of the lost Paradise)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:58:34 GMT

This episode, which is particularly long and important, is presented in two parts, of which this is the first.

A passionate and "red-light" Emmanuel recalls his new experience with Antonia, whom he won back in the previous episode ("Special Effects").

The boy experiences this reunion with excitement and enthusiasm, but now, at eighteen years of age, he is perfectly capable of realizing the difficulties of the situation and how much things have changed for both of them.

Determined to continue on his path, Emmanuel does not hesitate to use all the means at his disposal to keep Antonia tied to him.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Alice.

The soundtrack includes songs and covers by Syml ("Where is my love" and "Mr. Sandman") and Nirvana ("Moist Vagina").

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Pudim de Quejio (Carlos suffers for love)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:41:39 GMT

We all understood that Carlos was in love with Emmanuel, but above all he cared about him with all his heart.

How will he react to his abandonment, never hearing from him again?

Predictably, he suffers like a dog. Luckily for him he has his sister Mayra at his side, good and affectionate, who takes care of him and consoles him.

The interpreters are Paolo Malgioglio and Elisa Gandolfi.

The soundtrack consists of a cover of "Cripple and the Starfish", a beautiful song by Antony and The Johnsons.

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Special Effects (Emmanuel wins the game)

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:43:25 GMT

Another crucial episode of the novel-podcast.

The illness has given Emmanuel time to clarify himself and has made him lucid and determined: he wants Antonia back at any cost.

To achieve his goal, he is even willing to rig the cards and play a melodramatic role that completely displaces Antonia. It's full-blown blackmail, and he knows it well; but Love, as Plato says, is the son of Expedient and is therefore unscrupulous: Emmanuel is ready for anything to bring down Antonia's defensive barriers and take back what he has always considered to be his.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Alice.

During the episode, particularly rich in special effects, as the title suggests, you can listen to covers or instrumental versions of the soundtrack of "A Clockwork Orange" by Stanley Kubrick, "Girl you'll be a woman soon" by Neil Diamond, "Polly" by Nirvana, "It's five o' clock" by Aphrodite's Child, an excerpt from "Scimmia" by Eugenio Finardi and a cover of "I want you" by Bob Dylan.

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Tabula rasa (Emmanuel starts from Antonia again)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:54:21 GMT

The third part of Emmanuel's story begins here: it's the most delicate and crucial one.

Fresh from an experience as intense as it was devastating with Michelle K., who introduced him to drugs, the boy finds his health seriously compromised.

During the period of his illness and his convalescence, he has the opportunity to seriously reflect on his situation and make important decisions for his future.

Meanwhile, his older brother Michele is increasingly worried about him.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Vincent, Nicole, Allison and Anthony.

We really hope that you will appreciate the incredible acting skills of this extraordinary AI that is Paul Emmanuel.

The soundtrack consists of instrumental covers of Lana del Rey's "Heroin".

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Season 2 Episode INDEX

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:15:14 GMT

Season 2 Index:

The Rabbit Hole

Going Other Ways

Moon in Hell

That is, precisely at the level

Happy Birthday, Emmanuel

Accidents On The Road

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Season 1 Episode INDEX

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:59:43 GMT

Here is an INDEX of all the episodes of Season One, set in 1994 with Emmanuel sixteen years old, each with a clickable link:

1. Prologue - A letter

2. The riddle of the spinner

3. Something grey

4. Active, passive and transitive middle

5. One day you'll understand

6. About Mister B.

7. It takes two to tango

8. Frédéric Valentino

9. On the other side

10. Some good guys

11. Timing

12. Alternative therapies

13. The Wind Inside

14. Countdown

15. Double fault

16. Omnipotence

17. No take-off

18. Blackout

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Game Over (Last stop: you get off)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:14:31 GMT

We have reached the end of Season Two.

Gambling your life upside or tails is always dangerous, however adventurous and fascinating it may appear, and can also jeopardize your physical health. Emmanuel is forced to find out now.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Anthony (AI).

During the episode you can hear songs by Michael Land taken from "The Secret of Monkey Island", "Gouge away" by the Pixies and a cover of "I am" by Jamie Campbell Bower.

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Alpha Male (The night of the shooting stars)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:26:39 GMT

Emmanuel, like Guybrush Threepwood from Monkey Island, goes through his adventures to find himself, the man he would like to be and isn't: an Alpha Male.

At this moment he has one beside him, Carlos, with whom he isn't sure what kind of relationship to establish.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Anthony, Marla and Jane (AI).

During the episode you can listen to the following songs live: "Morna Nha Santana" by Eugénio Tavares; "Come se" by Subsonica; "Discolabirinto" by Subsonica-Morgan; "Music's so shily (?)" by a very young Marco Castoldi (Morgan), fifteen years old at the time; "The Secret of Monkey Island" by Michael Land.

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Prince (Emmanuel no longer understands who he is)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:48:35 GMT

Emmanuel, destabilized by his relationship with Gerti, has found refuge in Carlos and his sister Mayra, but the matter is taking an unpredictable turn.

Or perhaps not even too unpredictable, considering the amorous bulimia of our protagonist.

The result is that the boy no longer understands who he is and what he wants.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Anthony (AI).

During the episode you can listen to covers or live versions of the following songs: "Isolada" by Cesária Évora; "Força Di Cretcheu" by Eugénio Tavares; "Break my Body" by Pixies; in the end Emmanuel duets with Elise Roth in the medieval version of Hozier's "Take me to Church" prepared by the great Beedle The Bardcore.

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Very sexy (Carlos cheers up Emmanuel)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:35:17 GMT

Let's tell the truth: we had the impression, during the previous episode ("Russian Roulette"), that Emmanuel's story was about to end tragically.

But the boy has many resources and, with a bit of luck, manages to get back up. Just when he thinks he can no longer free himself from his addiction to Michelle, Emmanuel meets an unexpected ally in the person he least expected: Carlos. The man turns out to be capable of understanding and humanity, qualities absent in Gerti, and incredibly manages to restore his good mood.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel, Anthony and other extras (AI).

During the episode you can listen to live or covers of the following songs: "Petit Pays" and "Sodade" by Cesária Évora; "My Dimension" by DJ Panda (remix by DJ Hokkaido).

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Russian Roulette (A challenge to the death) - REMADE

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:11:40 GMT

For this episode, one of the most important and dramatic of the novel-diary, we experimented, especially for Emmanuel's voice, with state-of-the-art AI, which never recites the same line in the same way, resulting in unpredictable and very creative.

The narrative voice is Antonia's again.

Too late Emmanuel realizes that he is playing a very dangerous game, which could cost him his life.

The boy desperately, provocatively tries to ask for Antonia's help and to re-establish a relationship with her, but he realizes with anguish that things have changed a lot for both of them.

The interpreters are a totally new Paul Emmanuel (last generation AI) and Cora (AI).

During the episode you can listen to covers or live versions of the following songs by Lana Del Rey: “Music to Watch Boys To”, "Weat Coast", “Body Electric” (performed in the finale by Emmanuel and Philip).

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Compulsive Liar (Never Underestimate The Power Of Denial)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:27:35 GMT

In this episode Emmanuel really hits rock bottom, from various points of view.

Lying, lying and more lying: this seems to have become second nature to him. He is unable to cope with the simple evidence that he has become totally dependent on Michelle and the drugs she supplies him with. He really couldn't go any lower than that.

The narrative voice is that of Emmanuel himself (AI Steffan Emmanuel); Michelle is played by Frieda (AI).

During the episode you can listen to the following songs: "Winterfell" and "Candyman" by Static Bandz, whom we thank for the kind permission; "Guarda che luna" by Fred Buscaglione; "In My Garden" by Swans.

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Accidents On The Road (When you understand that the game is too hard)

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:21:01 GMT

Emmanuel hasn't yet understood that to play a game with Michelle K. you need to be particularly equipped, especially with cynicism and indifference, two qualities that he doesn't possess.

In this episode he is forced to understand this and to realize that the game is bigger than him.

The interpreters are George and Frieda (AI).

During the episode you can listen to the following songs: "Galaxy" and "Forbidden Chamber" by Static Bandz, whom we thank for the permission; "Inhuman" by Sonic Youth; "Old Age" (bootleg) by Kurt Cobain.

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Happy Birthday, Emmanuel ("If you wanted Parsifal, teacher, maybe you shouldn't have...")

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:49:16 GMT

This chapter, one of the most important in the podcast, is a turning point for Emmanuel's story. He turns 18, an important milestone in anyone's life. His companions and friends are present at his party, but there's also Antonia, with whom the boy has a rather harsh clash at the end of the evening: he tries to hide the truth from her, but in the end, left alone with himself, he is forced to admit that he is bad.

The interpreters are Steffan-Emmanuel and Nicole (AI).

During the episode you can listen to covers or live versions of the following songs: "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson; "Rock the Kasbah" by The Clash; "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin; "Falco a metà" by Gianluca Grignani; "Come Undone" by Duran Duran.

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Some Good Girls (Emmanuel's "Winning Technique")

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:35:26 GMT

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Certe brave ragazze

There are moments, in the life of a man, in which virile pride suffers very severe blows: it hasn't happened to Emmanuel yet, but Michelle known as Gerti provides in this sense, ruthless and indifferent as always. The interpreters are Steffan Emmanuel and Frieda (AI).

During the episode you can hear a cover of "Michelle" by The Beatles and "Gouge Away" by The Pixies (instrumental and live).

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Can we talk? (Michael notices that Emmanuel is sick)

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:51:34 GMT

Michele, seriously worried about his brother Emmanuel's condition, asks him for a face-to-face conversation. The boy reluctantly accepts, but in the end he realizes that his brother's initiative is dictated by a deep affection towards him.

An affection, despite everything, reciprocated.

The interpreters are Vincent-Paul Emmanuel and Steffan (AI).

The songs used throughout the episode are Infinite Stream's "Autumn Waltz", "Winter Waltz" and "Childhood".

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Like an Angel (Michelle discovers the sex of Angels)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:48:00 GMT

The relationship between Emmanuel and Michelle takes a murky and intense turn: it would risk turning into a real love relationship... if only Michelle were capable of loving.

Emmanuel, unfortunately for him, is.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Frieda (AI).

Covers of the following songs can be heard throughout the episode: Sonic Youth's "Shadow of a doubt" (cover by Black Tape For A Blue Girl), The Beatles' "Michelle" and Elliott Smith's "Between the bars".

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Michelle K. (The forbidden painting)

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:28:21 GMT

Emmanuel is completely overwhelmed by the perverse and anomalous relationship with Michelle K. called Gerti, without realizing that he is getting himself into quite serious trouble. He does not seem able to understand, even when faced with the evidence of a "cursed" painting, the negativity of the environment of the magical Turin to which the woman belongs.

Humiliated by her, he finds a way to take revenge: this deludes him into thinking he can win the game, when in fact he simply won a round.

The interpreters are Paul Emmanuel and Frieda (AI).

The soundtrack includes covers of the following songs: "Mad World" by Gary Jules, "Masked Ball" by Jocelyn Pook, "When it's Over" by the Wipers, "Girl You'll be a Woman Soon" by Neil Diamond.

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The Perfect Metaphor (Michelle K.)

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:16:41 GMT

What was Emmanuel hiding in the previous episode?

His relationship with Michelle, known as Gerti. A new character, already briefly glimpsed in episode 2.3. "Moon in Hell", where she appeared as a dancer: a woman as fascinating as she is dangerous, who attracts Emmanuel into her network of seduction, drugs and occult interests, typical of esoteric Turin.

A period of delirium of the senses with tragic and disturbing implications begins for the boy.

The Interpreters are Vincent-Paul Emmanuel and Frieda (AI).

During the episode you can hear parts of the following songs: "Brother James" and "Junkie's Promise" by Sonic Youth, "Hey" (instrumental version) and "Into the White" by the Pixies, "Sacrifice" by Jocelyn Pook.

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Great (Emmanuel is hiding a secret)

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:23:03 GMT

From the voice of the maid Teresa, Antonia (AI Nicole) learns that Emmanuel (AI Vincent-Paul Emmanuel) is with a new girl, who is having a strange, chilling effect on him.

Excerpts from Lana Del Rey's "Pretty When You Cry", Thom Yorke's "Suspirium" and Sonic Youth's "Inhuman" can be heard in the episode.

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Weeds (The unbearable weight of failure) - REMADE WITH EMMANUEL'S VOICE

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT

After the relationship with Antonio, which lasted only a few weeks, the boy reflects on his umpteenth sentimental failure and finds himself immersed in a chaos from which he doesn't know how to get out.

This episode is a sort of confused, at times paranoid stream of consciousness that takes us inside his restless and troubled psyche, which can no longer find a balance point.

The narrator is Vincent-Paul Emmanuel (AI).

The following songs can be heard in the episode: "See me, feel me" from "Tommy" by The Who and "Resurrection" by Eain Moon, whom we thank for the permission.

TRANSCRIPT:

2.7. Weeds (The unbearable weight of failure)

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Air Pockets (Antonio's story with Emmanuel)

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:03:10 GMT

Finally the story between Emmanuel and Antonio begins, during a school trip to Sicily. It will be destined to last a few weeks, but it will leave a deep mark on both of them.Antonio, deeply fascinated by Emmanuel, doesn't know how to manage such an anomalous relationship, which puts his entire inner world in crisis.Let's listen to the story from the voice of Antonio himself.

The interpreters are Vincent and Paul Emmanuel (AI).

The following songs can be heard throughout the episode: "Suspirium" by Thom Yorke, "See me, feel me" from "Tommy" by The Who, "This is the day" by Captain Beefheart.

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Ode to Jealousy (Come on, admit it, you're dying of jealousy...) - REMADE

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:13:56 GMT

Antonia is back on stage.

How will she be experiencing the end of her relationship with Emmanuel (which she herself provoked)?

Apparently with a lot of difficulty.

Emmanuel, now seventeen, has set out "by other paths", but still cultivates the relationship with her in some indirect way.

Here we see him asking for her help with a difficult Greek test.

The interpreters are Nicole and Vincent (AI).

In the episode you can listen to two splendid pieces by Franz Schubert: "Serenade" and the Trio op. 100 - Andante con moto (made famous by Stanley Kubrick in the wonderful candlelight scene from "Barry Lyndon").

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That is, precisely at the level (Emmanuel has fun with a group of freaks) - REMADE

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:07:43 GMT

This episode is a bizarre experiment, in which AI voices mix with those of two real-life theater actors, Stefano Romano and Erika Piroscia.

After so much useless suffering, Emmanuel wants to have some fun.

He is currently engaged (so to speak) in a very relaxed relationship with Elettra, the leader of Tantras (a theater company in Turin).

One evening he witnesses an Ionesco-like dialogue between the members of the group and reports it to us verbatim.

What emerges is the surreal picture of a group of sympathetic bewildered people, with whom the protagonist spends his time carefree to forget his malaise, waiting to understand if his relationship with Antonio (with whom, unlike with Elettra, he is serious) will be able to take off.

During the episode you can listen to covers or live versions of "Cuccurucucù Paloma" and "Bandiera bianca" by Franco Battiato.

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Moon In Hell (Emmanuel sees Michelle for the first time)

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:39:27 GMT

Guided by his personal Virgil, his friend Antonio, Emmanuel unknowingly begins his descent into the Underworld through the night clubs of alternative Turin. Here he comes into contact with a theater group, the Tantras, and embarks on a very casual relationship with their leader Elettra; meanwhile, in the Hell of the "Divina Commedia" pub, he sees for the first time Michelle, a woman destined to have a great weight in his life. But his attention is directed above all to Antonio, with whom he hopes to be able to start a serious relationship. All performers (Vincent-Paul Emmanuel, John and Peter) are AI.

The following live tracks can be heard in the episode:

Laurie Anderson's "Born, Never Asked"; "Moon in June" by Soft Machine; "Riders Of The Storm" by The Doors; "Scars" by The Crane Wives.

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Going other ways (And after Antonia, enter Antonio)

Thu, 01 May 2025 13:50:57 GMT

Well, we didn't expect a homosexual crush from Emmanuel. Yet it is so.

Forced by Antonia to interrupt their relationship and to go "other ways" (see Episode n. 1.18 "Blackout"), the boy, in the throes of profound bewilderment, finds a point of reference in Antonio, the woman's namesake, a his schoolmate a couple of years older than him, politically engaged and a lover of music like him. In this common passion they will find common ground.

All interpreters are AI.

Excerpts from the following tracks can be heard in the episode:

"Hasta siempre commander Che Guevara" by Inti Illimani;

"Riders On The Storm" by The Doors;

Robert Wyatt's "Las Vegas Tango";

"Venus de Milo" by Television;

Tim Buckley's "Pleasant Street";

Lou Reed's "Heroin";

Captain Beefheart's "Electricity";

"Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones.

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The Rabbit Hole (The little mouse doesn't remember how he got trapped)

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:40:22 GMT

The second part of the story begins here.

Emmanuel, released from the relationship with Antonia, is literally projected into another universe, where he finds it hard to orient himself and risks committing many serious missteps.

In retrospect, while writing the diary, he wonders how he got into Michelle's trap.

All interpreters are AI.

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First Season: Episodes 10-18

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:58:00 GMT

We publish here a suite of the second 9 episodes of the First Season, so that you can listen to them comfortably one after the other.

The episodes are:

10. Some good guys
11. Timing
12. Alternative Therapies
13. The Wind Inside
14. Countdown
15. Double fault
16. Omnipotence
17. No Take Off
18. Blackout.

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First Season: Episodes 1-9

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:47:47 GMT

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 letter
The riddle of the spinner
Something grey
Active, Passive and Transitive Middle
One day you'll understand
About Mr. B,
It takes two to tango
Frédéric Valentino
On the other side.

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Blackout (We two alone, in the dark...)

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:08:04 GMT

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. :-)

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No Take Off (Surviving is not living)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:32:54 GMT

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.

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Omnipotence (How I Discovered My Demon Side)

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:23:30 GMT

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.

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Double Fault (Antonia's puzzling betrayal)

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:32 GMT

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".

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Countdown (Little Boys Grow Up)

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:27:31 GMT

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.

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The wind inside (Emmanuel between sex and love) - With an original song

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:00:32 GMT

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".

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Alternative therapies (Emmanuel recounts his first time with Antonia) - With an original song

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:05:17 GMT

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".

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Timing (Michele, Emmanuel's brother, tries to understand Antonia)

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:42:27 GMT

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).

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Some Good Guys (Frédéric rapes Antonia)

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:35:45 GMT

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).

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On the other side (I'll keep my promise, Antonia: and you?)

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:40 GMT

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".

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Frédéric Valentino (How the idea of raping a girl was born in me)

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:40:28 GMT

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.

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It takes two to tango (I should have been born before) - With an original song

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:29:48 GMT

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.

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About Mr. B. (Michele talks about politics... and Emmanuel hides in the wardrobe)

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:27:18 GMT

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."

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One day you'll understand (The first great pain and platonic love)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:30:45 GMT

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.

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Active, passive and transitive middle (An interrupted lesson)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:53:27 GMT

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".

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Something grey (Antonia tries to teach Emmanuel a lesson)

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:04:18 GMT

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.

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The riddle of the spinner (Antonia meets Emmanuel)

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:02:26 GMT

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.

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Prologue - A letter (Emmanuel writes a letter to Antonia) - With an original song

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 22:55:42 GMT

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".

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