The Art of Being Random, Ravioli In London, and Writing Magical Short Stories for Kids
0Random. Unscripted. No agenda. Just two friends hitting record and seeing where the conversation takes them. From hats to eating ravioli in London and writing magical short stories for children—this is what happens when Marco and Sean embrace the unknown.
Some people meticulously plan their podcasts, carefully outlining each segment, scripting the perfect transitions, and staying laser-focused on a central theme.
This is not that podcast. Nope!
Welcome to Random and Unscripted, where Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli hit record and let the conversation take on a life of its own. No structure, no rules—just whatever happens to pop into their heads. And, as it turns out, quite a lot pops in.
In this latest episode, we kick things off with a deep philosophical debate about… hats. Specifically, the mysterious origins of Sean’s recently rediscovered headwear, which may or may not be Australian (or possibly extraterrestrial). Naturally, this segues into a discussion on the architecture of New York and London, the peculiar planning rules that keep St. Paul’s Cathedral in view, and, of course, eating amazing ravioli. Because why not? It’s ravioli! What’s the matter with you?!
From there, things take a turn into the creative process behind Storie Sotto Le Stelle, the podcast and story series Marco has been creating with his mother. What started as a way to preserve small-town grocery store memories turned into a whimsical collection of tales featuring talking shoes, mad cats, colorful bicycle races, enchanted gardens, and even a robot studying humanity from an observatory made of glass. Sean marvels at the sheer volume of stories Marco’s mom has written (over 40 in the pipeline!), while Marco contemplates the life choices that led to him having yet another unpaid creative job. LOL!
Somewhere along the way, they also tackle the nature of creativity, the fine line between genius and madness, and whether there’s a market for on-demand, custom-made stories (spoiler: Marco is not taking commissions… yet. Go ahead, make him an offer).
In true Random and Unscripted fashion, we wrap things up with musings on personal passions—writing, music, storytelling, and the simple joy of doing something just because it makes life more interesting. It’s the kind of conversation best enjoyed over coffee, a glass of wine, or while wearing a completely unnecessary but highly stylish hat.
New episodes drop when they drop. Expect the unexpected.
Guest links:📌 Storie Sotto Le Stelle: https://www.storiesottolestelle.com/📌 Storie Sotto Le Stelle Podcast: https://storiesottolestellepodcast.simplecast.com/📌 Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/📌 Sean Martin: https://www.seanmartin.com/