Culture Class Podcast

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Nick was born in the Ukraine to mixed parents but grew up in North Carolina in the USA. On this episode, we talk adoption, college life, international travel, athletics and struggling with one's identity.

Jon is building an immersive art and experience landscape in collaboration with other brilliant and highly creative minds. Drawing inspiration from Burning Man, he calls it Everland. Support the Podcast: PayPal: paypal.me/supportcultureclass Amazon Wishlist: amzn.to/3cmdUFW

First published April 2019, Nosa learns about Pupusas and tries to speak some Spanish in this throwback episode. Nathalie , our final guest for HHM was born in El Salvador.

Nosa shares his opinion about the ongoing #EndSARS protests happening in Nigeria. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3j92SXN

National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15 - Oct 15 in the United States and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Culture Class Podcast participates in the celebration by showcasing Hispanic voices throughout the month of October. Elvis, our second guest for HHM was born in the US but reps Guatemala.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15 - Oct 15 in the United States and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Culture Class Podcast participates in the celebration by showcasing Hispanic voices throughout the month of October. Elizabeth, our first guest for HHM was born on the Elpaso border (between Te...

Reverend Jide Macaulay is an Openly gay British-Nigerian Priest of the Anglican Church of England. He focuses his ministry on inclusion and reconciliation of sexuality, spirituality and human rights. In this episode, the Reverend recounts his fight for acceptance in an institution as old and as conservative as the Church of England. We also examine the Church's stance on same sex union. While we m...

Former NFL Player TJ Wright talks about the similarities between American Football and Soccer. He also dishes out advise to potential NFL players on how to play the game; on and off the field

What are the similarities between Nigerian Pidgin and Jamaican Patois? La-Doniea explains. She also talks about growing up in Montego Bay, the connection between Patois and Twi and the famous Jamaican poet Louise Bennett. Website: breakthruln.com

Jonesy is an American comedian who got stuck while touring Asia during the start of the pandemic. He went to on to make his way through Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan & Singapore under uncertain circumstances. He also talks growing up in Boston, the life of a working comedian, why he would like to visit Nigeria & his daily funny news podcast Weird AF News. website: http://Jonesy.com

Eddie is a fitness buff who co-owns fitness & cultural brand Gold Coast Warriors. He shares his experience bodybuilding, talks about keeping healthy during the pandemic and explains why his Ghanaian roots are important to everything he does.

Conor & Greg are fashion entrepreneurs who sell gorgeous Peruvian designs through their brand Staple-Clothing. They have a plan to use their company to bridge culture gaps; making clothing that not only brings the world together, but gives back to communities where materials are sourced. Giveaway: - A giveaway of 5 Staple Clothing masks for the first 5 customers that use the code FREEMASKCC on sta...

Priya is a Foreign Service Officer who spent many years in countries like Mali, Philippines and Pakistan. She talks about her travel experiences and explains what it takes to get into the foreign service. She also talks about her HR Company that helps returning expatriates adjust. Website: https://www.nextpat.us/

On this episode, Ghada talks about her upcoming book 'THE WORLD GATE: Public Policy in Saudi Arabia' More info on the Book: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-world-gate--2 Ghada Alrefia is a consultant, writer, and podcaster who is interested in strategic management and public policy. Ghada holds a degree in International Business Management from King Abdulaziz University and another Master’s...

Arya Samaj, a socio-religious movement that started in India in 1875, is pillared on Vedic values and experiences of Swami Dayanand. The movement started with defining God, the living, and nature as Eternals. The Arya Samaj picked up when it started working against unpopular religious practices like child marriage, untouchability in Indian society, and depletion status of women. Highlighting the r...

Rob Greenlee is considered a pioneer in the industry and has been podcasting for 16 years. He has worked for everyone from Microsoft to Libsyn and PodcastOne. We talk about his early days and I pick his brain on where podcasting is headed; from distribution to technology, monetization, regulation & diversity. Rob was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2017. EPISODE BROUGHT TO...

Felice and Peter Hardy are married ski journalists from Winchester, Hampshire who've been to over 500 ski resorts around the world. They talk about their experience skiing in Val-d'Isère (France), Appi Kogen (Japan), Ischgl (Austria)and give their two cents on marriage, journalism and living your best life. More Info: https://welove2ski.com/ Their Podcast: www.actionpackedtravel.com

I travelled to Washington DC and had an extended conversation with Daryl Davis. We initially interviewed Daryl on Episode 077. Daryl's website: www.daryldavis.com/ Support the podcast: www.paypal.me/supportcultureclass

President Kevin Baugh is the current Dictator of The Republic of Molossia; is a micro-nation just outside Reno, Nevada. He talks about his country, The Molossian Navy, their recent space program and why they render foreign aid to the United States.

Dajah grew up in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma (popularly called Black Wall Street) more than 100 years after it was burnt down. She shares her perspective on reparations to the African American community; answering questions like is reparations needed? In what form? and who should qualify. Please note that the case for reparations is such a complex subject matter (one that a podcast e...

British rapper & creative entrepreneur Zuby garnered worldwide attention in March 2019 after temporarily identifying as a woman to break the British Women's deadlift record. He shares his experience attending an American School in Saudi Arabia and talks about what shapes his worldview. We also talk controversial tweets, Reparations, Donald Trump, Candace Owens, Black Lives Matter, Slavery, Police...

Marisa is a singer from Denver. On this episode we talk music, love and religion. IG: @marisanikolemusic FB: www.facebook.com/marisanikole.music Twitter: www.twitter.com/marisa_nikole City of Love (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PEM5vchYSUSrHetS5m3zw?si=d1Pzq7jgSiifBIwUzGE9YQ

In mathematics, X represents the unknown. It has no identity. This is how Xsara sometimes felt growing up. Being born to an Egyptian Father & Swedish Mother, Xsara grew up in Mississippi & London and struggled with her racial identity. Listen in as we talk Malcolm-X, Pan-Africanism, Blues Music & the relationship between North Africa and the rest of the continent.

It all started with a simple question... 'How can you hate me when you don't even know me?'. Over the past 30 years, Daryl has spent time befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan; getting many of them to give up their robes and renounce the organization. He makes a dent in racism by getting to know racists on a personal level. Daryl's website: https://www.daryldavis.com/ Support the podcast: https:...