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

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 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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Blackout

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

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.

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 "Forget Her" by Jeff Buckley and "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica.

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".

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 interpreters are Nicole and Paul Emmanuel (AI).

The songs that play in the episode are "Stand by me" by Ben E. King and a bizarre remake of "Buddy Holly" by Weezer.