Harper Meacham | IG: belarusianthunderpodcast

Belarusian Thunder

Education EN ↓ 29 episodes

This podcast is hosted by Harper Meacham, a student at Washington and Lee University. Harper sits down with students and professors at the university, as well as individuals who have a unique perspective on life that are outside of the immediate school community. This podcast is more of a casual conversation between Harper and his guest, discussing a broad range of topics, including but not limited to wrestling, AI, ethnic culture(s), adoption, academics, family and friend relationships, and any other areas the conversation leads. Harper began his podcast in 2023 out of his love for learning.

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Author

Harper Meacham | IG: belarusianthunderpodcast

Episodes

Ep. 03 – Prof. Dmitry Zhukovskiy | film & directing, Soviet Union, Russia-Ukraine war 11.10.2023 1:04:43

Dmitry “Dima” Zhukovskiy is a native Russian teaching assistant at Washington and Lee University. Dima is originally from Moldova where he grew up with his Ukrainian father, Russian mother, and older brother. Dima has a background in theater, acting, directing, and is currently in the final stages of producing a documentary on Igor Gouzenko and his influence on the Cold War. On this episode, Dima...

Ep. 02 – Diwesh Kumar | Investment Banking, Pakistani and American culture, Washington and Lee Univ. 11.10.2023 1:21:11

Diwesh Kumar is a junior undergraduate at Washington and Lee University, where he is currently pursuing a double major in mathematics and economics. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Diwesh grew up in a house of five, living in an apartment for most of his life. His passion for learning and unique perspective on life earned him the Washington and Lee Johnson Scholarship, and he has taken advan...

Ep. 01 – Ryan Luth | NCAA wrestling, music, family & relationships. 11.10.2023 1:03:12

Ryan Luth is a multi-talented collegiate wrestler and music artist known for his impressive wrestling record, including 101 wins and top finishes at the NCAA Championships, earning 4th and 5th place in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Growing up in Milford, Connecticut, Ryan discovered his passion for wrestling at a young age and has since become a top competitor. Additionally, Ryan is an accomplished...

Pilot 11.10.2023 1:08

This pilot episode introduces myself, this podcast series, and provides an overview of what I hope to learn and share with you all. The name was inspired by my mother who would yell "Belarusian Thunder" as loud as she could whenever I would compete in my sport competitions. I was born in Minsk, Belarus, adopted at 16 months old, which is how I was quickly nicknamed "Belarusian Thunder" by my famil...