PRIDE : Pasta, Passion, and Pride: Giuseppe Futia on La Dolce Villa
SHOW NOTES
Netflix’s La Dolce Villa is serving up romance, pasta, and small-town Italian charm—with actor and model Giuseppe Futia at the heart of it all.
In this episode of Pride, Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Giuseppe to talk about filming in his home country, why queer visibility still matters, and what it was like working with Mean Girls director Mark Waters. Plus, one simple trick to win someone over—Italian style.
🍝 Also in this episode:
Embracing queer joy on screen and off
The magic of Italian rom-coms, and how this one stands out
Flirting 101: It’s all in the eyes 👀
La Dolce Villa is now streaming on Netflix.
In this episode of Pride, Caitlynn McDaniel sits down with Giuseppe to talk about filming in his home country, why queer visibility still matters, and what it was like working with Mean Girls director Mark Waters. Plus, one simple trick to win someone over—Italian style.
🍝 Also in this episode:
Embracing queer joy on screen and off
The magic of Italian rom-coms, and how this one stands out
Flirting 101: It’s all in the eyes 👀
La Dolce Villa is now streaming on Netflix.

PRIDE
The LGBTQ experience is more than just a rainbow flag, it’s a movement. The PRIDE podcast hosted by Levi Chambers celebrates every person under the queer umbrella with skillful journalism and engaging interviews. Ever wondered about the queer pirates who of the Caribbean? How about the origins of the expression "coming out" or the queer history of the United States? Join us as we provide a platform to LGBTQ people with stories to tell — stories about sexuality, gender, love, laughter or anything that unleashes your curiosity. PRIDE’s weekly podcast from Straw Hut Media is guaranteed to let your mind run wild in a safe space full of wonderment. So come along, we’re proud to have you.
*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media
*This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media