
Romanistan
The authors of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling present: Romanistan! Do you love rebels? Do you want to live in a place where outcasts shine their brightest? Welcome to Romanistan! We're your friendly neighborhood Gypsies, celebrating Romani identity and outcast culture, and practicing good diplomatic relations with other marginalized communities.
We love the rebels who are living their truth, even if it clashes with tradition. We also love tradition and honoring our roots. This podcast is for everyone who loves and supports Roma & related groups, and anyone who feels like a misfit and wants to uplift others to create a beautiful community.
We feature pioneers in culture, fashion, art, literature, music, activism, cuisine, and everything good. We adore the intersections of gender, sexuality, spirituality, ability, and identity. We cover all topics, from the difficult to the glorious. Let's sit crooked and talk straight.
Hosted by Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele. We reclaim the slur Gypsy, but if you aren’t Romani, we prefer you don't use it. xoxo.
P.S. The Romani people are a diasporic ethnic group originally from northwest India, circa the 10th century. Now, Roma live all over the globe, and due to centuries of oppression, slavery, genocide, and other atrocities, Roma are still fighting for basic human rights. We seek to raise awareness of who Roma are, and highlight Romani resilience, creativity, & culture.
Episodes
Orhan Tahir on Pariahs, Outcasts, and Political Science

Chronic Pain and Healing with Klaudia Farkas of Romani Roots

Sharon Svec on "Seeking Warmth," an art exhibit featuring Ceija Stojka and Daniel Baker

Amaro Voice Crossover with Sejnur Memisi

Madeline Potter on Nosferatu and Romani Representation in Gothic Literature

Gilda Horvath, aka Nancy Black: Journalist, Rapper, and Activist

Tarot reading for 2025!

Rowena Marin on Google Translate and the Romani Language

Good Morning, Romanistan 9: Water Always Wanders and Agatha All Along

Good Morning Romanistan 8: Book tour, ghost stories, and a chat with Robin Badaire about Agatha All Along

Andra Zlătescu on music and witchcraft

Angeliska Polacheck: Sister Temperance Tarot

April Wall of Namaste Magical

Community and Connection Tarot with Logan Dulski

Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling Preview!

Ion Zanca and Romani: the Untold Story

Good Morning, Romanistan 7: We Wrote a Book!

Ceija Stojka Exhibition

Ruth Sullivan and Traveller Pride

Pride, adoption, & an interest in criminal psychology with Nico

Honoring Romani Resistance Day and Raymond Gurême

Musician Luiee Bloo

World Roma Federation: International Roma Day on April 8th

Good Morning Romanistan 6: A better or worse world

Robin Badaire, The Scarlet Witch, and Romani comic book characters
