Third Culture Talk Podcast
Conversations with people from living in cultures different than their original culture(s)
Episodes
100 episodes
Bear Hunting in Canada, Never Been on a Dating App, and Finding Freedom Through Comedy w/ Alison Lujan | Ep 100
🎉 Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has been rocking with us so far!In this episode I sit with Alison Lujan, a Canadian comedian visiting Berlin. We talk about her growing up and life in Canada. From hunting bears to cho...
From Kankakee to Berlin, Cold DM Hustle, and Midwest Culture w/ Lando | Ep 99
In this episode I sit with Lando. He's a rapper and personal trainer from Kankakee, Illinois. He talks about his journey from a small town 45 minutes south of Chicago to touring across Germany. We talk about Midwest culture and what...
280lbs to Fit, Dating Conspiracy Theorists, and Indian Life in Berlin w/ Devansh Sharma | Ep. 98
In this episode I sit with Berlin-based comedian Devansh Sharma. We talk about his transformation from 280lbs and depressed to fit and thriving in Berlin. Pranav shares the chest pain moment at 28 that changed everything. We also dive into dati...
Italian Not American, Glacier Adventures, and Italy’s Wild Regional Differences w/ Irene Carbo | Ep 97
In this episode I sit with Switzerland based comedian Irene Carbo. We talk about her upbringing in Italy and Italian stereotypes. We also talk about her love for hiking. And Irene shares a crazy story of getting stuck in a Glacier and the fun i...
From Bosnia to Florida, Pinterest is Better, and Full Time Comedy w/ Žana Fejzić | Ep 96
In this episode I sit with Berlin based comedian Žana Fejzić. We talk about her upbringing in Bosinia, south of Gemany, and eventually Florida. We also share our favorite and least favorite things about social media. Also Žana shares some tips ...
Victor Patrascan: Comedy Without Borders, First English Show in Uzbekistan & Touring Europe | Ep 95
In this episode, I talk with comedian Victor Pãtrăşcan. He travels the world to tell jokes and does not stay in one place for long.Victor shares why the stage feels like his home, what it’s like growing up in Romania. And the funn...
A German with a Different Accent, Danger in Utah’s Mountains & the Needle App w/ Jan Heimes | Ep 94
Today on the Third Culture Talk Podcast, I sit down with Jan Heimes, co-CEO of Needle. We talk about his life growing up in Germany. Also his experiences living across Europe and the U.S. (including Utah!). And the cultural s...
Starting Comedy in NYC vs Europe, Peforming with a Following, and Trigger Points w/ Wyatt Feegrado & C.K Comedy | Ep 93
Today I sit with Wyatt Feegrado, fresh off his European Comedy Tour. And Chloé “CeeKay” Brown, who opened for him on his tour. We talk about difference of comedy in Europe vs NYC. Also, their experiences on the road through different cities in ...
Fighting The Good Fight, Comedy in Europe, and Politics w/ Sid Singh | Ep 92
Today I'm back with Sid Singh and we talk about politics, comedy, and doing comedy in Europe. He shares his experience with politics and the current state of the world and the challenges that comes with it. We talk also talk about performing co...
Austrian & Korean, Kumon, and American vs European Sports w/ Pascal Hausberger | Ep 91
Today I sit with Pascal Hausberger, a stand up comedian. We talk about growing up in Korea and Austria. Also USA sports, politics, and safety in Europe. Pascal shares his experience visiting NYC. We talk about stand up comedy and how important ...
The Average German, Shooting Film Internationally, and UK life w/ Clare Trelawny-Gower | Ep 90
Today I sit with Clare Trelawny-Gower. We talk about the The Average German series and the idea behind it. We talk about surfing, going to India. Also creating international films and Harry Potter facts.Clare's Socials
From Russia with Comedy, Producing Shows in Europe, and Edinburgh w/ Oleg Denisov | Ep 89
Today I sit with Oleg Denisov. We talk about doing comedy in Russia before the war, producing shows in Europe. How that affected his comedy and career. Also doing and producing shows in Edinburgh. He shares tips on producing shows. Also shares ...
Australia Tough, Men At Work, and Comedy with Music w/ Dave Adams | Ep 88
Today I sit with Dave Adams. An Australian Composer, Pianist, Vocalist, and Comedian based in Berlin. We talk about life in Australia, touring with a 9 person band, and moving to Berlin. We also talk about reincarnation, beer, and music....
Chicago & LA, Early Europe Trips, and State of Entertainment w/ Brian Babylon | Ep 87
Today I sit with Brian Babylon. We talk about his time traveling Europe in the early 2000s. Also his different upbringing in Chicago. and comedy in Europe. He also shares thoughts on entertainment and where it's headed. And advice on stand up c...
Turkey, Perosnal Growth and Developement, and Working in Tech w/ Juju | Ep 86
Today I sit with Juju. We talk about her growing up in Turkey and moving to the USA. Also Family, Working in Tech, Spirituality, Acting, and David Goggins.Timestamps(2:18) Turkey, Tech, Family, USA(20:12) Living In NYC(26:13)...
Germans Everywhere, Code Switching, and USA vs German Money w/ Tanja Renee Parker | Ep 85
Today I sit again with Tanja Renee Parker. We talk about interracial dating and paranoia. Also America vs Germany finances . Also code switching and why Tanja came back on the podcast.Timestamps(4:07) German Grandparents And Ameri...
Working at Vayner Media, Korean in California, Dating Dynamics with Bryan Lee | Ep 84
Today I sit with Bryan Lee. We talk about being in the first 100 employees at Gary Vee's agency, Vayner Media. Bryan shares growing up in Orange County, California. We also talk about social media. And thoughts about dating and Korea.Tim...
Threads Coming Apart, Celebrities Acting Up, and Comedy Pain w/ Ludwig Benecke | Ep 83
Today I sit again with Ludwig Benecke. We talk about Kanye, the comedy landscape in Berlin and slowing down. We also delve into deep topics that leads nowhereLudwig's Socials
Bulgarian and Congolese, Growing up in Bulgaria, and Being Black in Europe vs USA w/ Deo Katunga | Ep 82
Today I sit with Deo Katunga. He's a stand up comedian and skateboarder based in Berlin. We talk about him growing up in Bulgaria being one of the few black kids. He shares about the dynamics having a Congolese father and Bulgarian Mother. Also...
Learning English Again, German Born Abroad, and Valley Girl w/ Shari Mari | Ep. 81
Today I sit with Shari Mari. She's a stand up comedian and producer based in Berlin. We talk about her upbringing in Singapore, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Also, we talk about valley girls, college life. Also the fun of a German/Euro lifestyle in A...
A Band Named Scooter, USA and European Social Economics, and Bullying w/ Jules Oakes | Ep 80
Today I sit with Jules Oakes. She's a comedian from the U.K and based in Berlin. We talk about land usage in USA and parts of European and differences in bullying. Also we talk about finding secluded spaces and city lifeTimestamps <...
Brazilian and German, Sea Salt Spray Discount, and Entertainment w/ Gino Christofaro | Ep 79
Today I set with Gino. We talk about NYC neighborhood and interesting people who live there. Also, traveling in NYC vs Berlin, sea salt spray, and the politics of hairTimestamps(1:04) Berlin Neighborhoods(6:55) NYC Neighborhoo...
North Macedonia, Gold Math Medalist, and Engineering Comedy w/ Andrej Ivanov | Ep 78
Today I sit with Andrej Ivanov. We talk about North Macedonia and his upbringing there. He also shares winning awards and traveling for Math. We also talk about engineering and standup.Timestamps(4:04) Comedy & Engineering(6...
Long Awaited USA Visit, Dating in Berlin vs America, and Club Experiences w/ Justin Small | Ep 77
Today I sit with Justin Small. We talk about his visit back to the USA after being away for a year. Also we share our observations on dating in Berlin vs NYC. He shares some of club experiences in Berlin and advice.Timestamps(2:27) ...
Half Kenyan and German, Das Mutterland in Deutschland, Comedy from West Coast to East Coast w/ James Mwaura | Ep 76
Today I sit with James Mwaura. We talk about his upbringing in Bavaria part of Germany to Kenyan Father and German Mother. We also talk about his move to Georgia and living there with his Kenyan family. He shares how it felt coming ...