Talking Vartan Podcast

Episode 9 of "Talking Vartan" looks back at the recent "Veratarts Hayrenik" or "Back to the Homeland" by some 35 Knights and Daughters of Vartan in September of 2019. The guests are Grand Commander Steve Adams and Commander Tigran Sahakyan of Mamigonian Lodge No. 12 in New York, who was also Co-Chair of the organizing committee which planned"Veratarts Hayrenik 4".

Episode 8 feature3s a conversation with Matron (Dirouhie) Linda Keighley Short of Aig Otyag No. 10 in Providence, Rhode Island. She talks about managing an Otyag in Rhode Island even while living in California. She also discusses the work of her Otyag and the steps taken to make it easier for those who wish to be involved to do so.

Episode 7 of "Talking Vartan" features an interview with Asbed Aram Arkun of Ararat Lodge No. 1 in Boston. Arkun talks about his career in journalism as Assistant Editor and Chief of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator and Executive Director of The Tekeyan Cultural Association. The conversation was recorded on-location in Watertown, Massachusetts. Hosted and Produced by Asbed David Medzorian of Ararat L...

Episode 6 is a recap of the recent Knights and Daughters of Vartan Grand Convocation in Las Vegas from July 10-13, 2019. Hosted and Produced by Asbed David Medzorian of Ararat Lodge No. 1 in Boston, this podcast episode was recorded entirely on-location in Las Vegas.

Episode 5 is a preview of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan Grand Convocation in Las Vegas, Nevada. Host and Producer Asbed David Medzorian introduces us to Naghkin Sbarabed Steven Adams of Yeprad Tahlij No. 9 in Fresno, California, who is expected to be elected as the Grand Commander or Avak Sbarabed of the Knights of Vartan at the upcoming Grand Convocation. Hosted and Produced by Asbed David...

Episode 4 features a profile of Ardashad Tahlij No. 5 and Shooshanig Otyag No. 1 in Philadelphia. Guests are Sbarabed Vicken Bazarbashian and Dirouhie Araxi Bozadjian. Topics include the Philadelphia Armenian Community the restoration project for the Meher Statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hosted and produced by Asbed David Medzorian of Ararat Lodge No. 1 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Episode 3 profiles Gayane Otyag No. 22 in San Fernando Valley in California. Guests are Dirouhie Marie Jamgotchian and Nakgheen Dirouhie Nancy Hammoudian. topics include recruiting new members, the role and mission of the Daughters of Vartan, charitable projects involving the Gayane Otyag, visits to Armenia and collaboration and support by and for the Knights of Vartan. Hosted and Produced by Asbe...

Episode Two profiles the Mamigonian Talij No. 12 in New York City and features a conversation with Sbarabed Tigran Sahakyan and Nakgheen Sbarabed Ari Minnetyan. The pair discuss the various projects that lodge members are involved in both in New York and in Armenia. They also preview the Genocide Commemoration Program to be held in Times Square on Sunday, April 28th. Hosted and Produced by Asbed D...

Episode 1 profiles Ararat Lodge No. 1 and Arpie Otyag No. 9, both in Boston. Sparabed Argishti Chaparian and Nagheen Sparabed Jack Medzorian discuss the Ararat Lodge's many humanitarian projects underway in Armenia. Lodge Secretary Nerses Zurabyan talks about the Diaspora for Frontline Family Fund, which provides money to the children of Armenian soldiers who died in battle. Dihouri Dr. Knarik Ark...