PACK ONE BAG:
BEHIND DAVID MODIGLIANI’S
EPIC PODCAST

In this presentation, perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, go behind the scenes with David Modigliani, creator of the award-winning podcast Pack One Bag; a discussion will follow, moderated by philanthropist and professor Diana Barrett

As a boy, documentarian David Modigliani was fascinated not by his grandfather Franco’s Nobel Prize, but by the love story that made it possible: his grandparents’ fairytale escape from Fascist Italy. Later digging into their past, David uncovered a darker side: personal letters from Mussolini to his family, Fascist spy documents, and the hidden history of a brother left behind. Through investigative reporting—and the artistry of Stanley Tucci—he brings this gripping saga to life across ten episodes of his podcast, posing an eternal question: if a strongman takes over your country, how do you know when to flee? 

Pack One Bag reached listeners in over 180 countries and won the Tribeca Jury Award, five Signal Awards, Europe’s Lovie Award, Spain’s Premios Ondas, and an IDA nomination for Best Audio Documentary. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the show’s website.