
Third Culture Talk Podcast
Conversations with people from living in cultures different than their original culture(s)
Episodes
89 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 89
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1:28:47

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....
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Episode 88
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1:11:56

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...
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Episode 87
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1:54:49

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)...
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Episode 86
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1:23:00

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...
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Episode 85
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1:30:31

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...
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Episode 84
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1:31:38

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
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Episode 83
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1:05:55

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...
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Episode 82
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2:16:24

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...
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Episode 81
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1:18:30

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 <...
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Episode 80
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1:33:04

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...
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Episode 79
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1:33:12

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...
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Episode 78
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1:07:10

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) ...
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Episode 77
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1:23:43

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 ...
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Episode 76
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1:01:37

USA Vet. Air Force Firefighter, Life in Small German Village, and Black Culture w/ Jon Jones | Ep 75
Today I sit with Jon Jones. We talk about how he became a Firefighter in the USA Air Force and life in South of USA. Also his experience living in southern Germany in a small villageWe also talk about world views. And differences between...
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Episode 75
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1:07:46

A Year in Berlin, Top 2024 Moments, and Learning From Immigrant Parents w/ Nya | Ep 74
I sit down with myself and talk about top moments of 2024, reflecting on the crazy move from NYC to Berlin, and learning to adjust to a new environment from my immigrant family.Also I share some life reflections, based on some of the fr...
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Episode 74
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39:52

From Texas to Germany, American vs European Life, and Starting A Comedy Club in Berlin w/ Foster Yow | Ep 73
Today I sit with Foster Yow. He shares his upbringing in Texas. Being stuck in a right wing conservative bubble while living there and breaking out of it. How Germany changed his views on America, it's news and politics. He shares how he opened...
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Episode 73
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1:06:11

From Idaho to Germany, Learning German on Hard Mode, and Mermaid Swimming w/ Jake Wiest | Ep 72
Today I sit with Jake Wiest. We talk about his upbringing in Idaho and his move to California. And his time living in Oakland and Berkeley. He shares how he learned German by taking intensive courses. Also learning it by working at the Berlin D...
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Episode 72
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1:47:49

Ghanaian Household in Small German Town, Social Media vs Modeling, and Knowing Your Worth w/ Emmanuel François | Ep 71
Today I sit with Emmanuel François. We talk about his upbringing in Kiel and living in a African household, and being a model in Germany. His friend, Cédric also shares tips to young creatives as wellWe also talk about immigrant parent...
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Episode 71
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1:03:47

Being the European Boss, Corporate America, and Growing on Social Media w/ Dan Pulzello | Ep 70
I sit with Dan and we talk about his social media fame as the European Boss, how he got to that point, the difficulties working in Corporate America, and difference between American and European office lifeWe also talk about our start i...
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Episode 70
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1:24:09

From Uzbekistan to NYC, Being a Bukharan Jew, and Growing as a Person w/ Natan Badalov | Ep 69
I sit with Natan and we talk about his upbringing in NYC, interacting with different cultures in Queens and comedy. We also talk about growing as a person, our times starting out in comedy, and more. Natan was the original co-host of Third Cult...
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Episode 69
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1:48:55

Being Iranian and Congolese, Identity Collapse, and Only Black Guy in Germany w/ Norman Sosa | Ep 68
I sit with Norman Sosa and we talk about his upbringing in Koln Germany, being half Iranian and Congolese and the challenges that comes with that, and the racism that he faced growing. We also talk about pride in one's cultures, black i...
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Episode 68
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1:25:01

Being a Black Cowboy, Traveling for Comedy, and Small Town Roughness w/ Jordan MacDonald | Ep 67
I talk with Jordan MacDonald and we talk about his Texas upbringing as a cowboy, growing up in a small town that has bad spots, and how horses can be not so nice. We also talk about his experience so far traveling to Europe for comedy, ...
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Episode 67
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1:42:49

From Kazakhstan to 6 Languages: The Secret Method That Changed Everything | Leila Berg
From growing up in Kazakhstan to mastering 6 languages, Leila Berg shares her interesting journey of language learning. We talk about how a well known artist made her learn Spanish. She also shares some tips on how to learn different languages....
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Episode 66
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1:10:14

Growing up in LA, Balancing Conspiracies, and What to Do With a Mil w/ Alexander Payne | Ep 65
I sit with Alexander Payne and we talk about our times performing comedy in Europe, his time growing up in LA, and NYC Mayor indictment. We also talk about conspiracy theories, debunking them, and spiritual stuff. Alexander Payne i...
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Episode 65
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1:46:11
