Third Culture Talk Podcast

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 back to Germany for the first time in a while. We also talk about comedy, Germany and America. Timestamps (00:00) Back in Germany After 29 Years  (2:47) Experience in...

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 village We also talk about world views. And differences between black culture in America and Germany. Timestamps (1:37) Personal Branding (3:00) Moving to and Living in Germany During Covid (4:20) First Time Being Stationed O...

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 friends and family that I lost in 2024 Timestamps (0:31) 1 Million Views On Instagram Clip (2:00) Living In Berlin For A Year (6:01) Performing Standup Comedy In Mul...

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 a comedy club in Berlin, Germany The name of it is The Wall Comedy Club Timestamps (5:04) United Healthcare CEO (7:42) Opening A Comedy Club In Berlin...

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 Dungeon. Jake talks about mermaid swimming. And having a family in German in comparison to USA Timestamps (2:02) Difference Between Berlin And German Cities...

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 well We also talk about immigrant parents, working in non traditional fields. Also, tips on fashion, and how to get into modeling Timestamps (2:53) Growing Up In Kiel, Germany (16:42) How I Got Into Model...

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 life We also talk about our start in comedy in NYC, American politics, and comedy tour inside jokes. Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's &qu...

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 Culture Talk Podcast. Natan Badalov is a New York-based comedian and writer. He emigrated from Uzbekistan to the United States in the early 90’s. Since then, he...

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 identity in Germany vs America and the influences of American black identity. A very powerful episode that highlights the experiences many Third Culture Kids fa...

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, typecasting in acting, and more Jordan MacDonald is a Texas-raised stand-up comedian known for his high-energy, observational humor that balances sharp wit with pla...

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. Leila is Berlin based freelance language teacher, podcaster and video creator. She grew up in Kazakhstan in an environment characterized by different langu...

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 is one of New York’s most versatile comedians. He writes and stars in his popular web-series Metropolitoons. He hosts two of the coolest underground comedy shows “Live A...

We talk about Christiana working in real estate in NYC, complexities in dating from a woman's perspective, and how zodiac signs matters in the bedroom. Christiana Jackson is a New York based standup comedian. She’s filthy, high energy, and incredibly personal. Her comedy is a mishmash of one liners, random international facts, and stories of her lovers. Aside from standup, Christiana has appe...

On this episode, I sit with fellow comedians from NYC: Alexander Payne, Stephen Sihelnik, and Becky Goodman We were all in London doing comedy, with Becky fresh out from doing a full Edinburgh run. And Alex and Steven doing comedy in Europe. We talk about NYC, the Fringe, and comedy. They also spend time roasting me for not knowing any Oasis songs. Alex Socials: Instagram Steven Socials: Instagram...

Today I sit with Lauren Michelle and we talk about her time going to a military school in the USA, transitioning to public school, and juggling multiple accents We also talk about her trips to Germany, Spain and London. And how London specifically shaped her and who she is. Lauren holds a Master's Degree in Development Studies with a focus on Political Economics and Women's Studies from...

Today I sit with Linh and we talk about her upbringing with two North Vietnamese parents in Germany, living in Utah with a Mormon family, and the difference of cultures in Germany. We also talk about finding identity without a community, unique work experiences, and hypnotism. Linh is a multi disciplinary artist who's dedicated her life to connect humans to humans and to themselves. She is a...

I sit down solo and talk about how I came up with the name Third Culture Talk Podcast.  ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to c...

I sit down with John and we talk his time as an American Marine, the recent tour we were apart of, and his first deployment to Romania. We also talk about him being a black dude in some places where different races are not common John McCombs has been performing stand up comedy since January of 2010 when he went onstage at a biker bar in downtown Champaign, IL and has been going strong ever since....

I sit down with Brendan Lemon and we talk about his clown school experience at ÉCOLE PHILIPPE GAULIER Clown School. Also Brendan shares his Ayahuasca experience and how it affected him. We also have our clown jokes included in this episode. Brendan's Social: Instagram | Tiktok   ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people livi...

I sit down with Elena and we talk about touring doing stand up comedy, hearing dating stories from the Caribbean to the Middle East, and life growing up on a farm. We also talk about tips on doing a stand up comedy tour, Elena's travel stories, and long distance relationships. Elena Gabrielle’s satirical look on modern relationships teamed with her uproarious musicality has seen her steal the...

Today I sit with Emerson and we talk about the comedy scene in Austin Texas, Kill Tony, and his time doing comedy in Berlin. We also talk about his experience traveling to Ghana, doing stand up comedy there, and his experience going to the Paris Olympics 2024. Emerson Jacob is an engineering MS candidate & stand up comic based in Austin, Texas – he’s performed in Toronto, Seattle, New York, Be...

I sit down with Ayesha and we talk about her upbringing in Pakistan, moving to Switzerland and going to school there. We also talk about her being of Pakistani, Swiss, and Irish culture. And what that means to her. Ayesha, aka @sha.eirah , an adopted Dubliner of Pakistani-Swiss roots, is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director and social justice advocate. As a 3CK and polyglot, the themes of...

I sit down with Simon Gonzales. We talk about his upbringing in Sweden to a Spanish Father and Swedish Mother. He shares how his family ran from the mob and ended up in Spain. We talk about Catalonia, differences between Swedish and Spanish Culture Simon's Socials: Instagram ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living i...

I talk with Kourosh Mohebian about life in Iran, going to school there, and how he was able to move to Germany. We also talk about about Berlin comedy, dating women from different cultures, and Berlin. He also explains the debate between being Iranian, Middle Eastern or Persian Timestamps 00:01:02 - Transition from a PhD in Genetics to Comedy 00:02:00 - First Experiences with Stand-Up Comedy in Be...

I sit down with Mehdi and we talk about growing up in Algeria, moving to Paris, and his love for history. We also talk about stand up comedy in Paris, African/Mediterranean culture of hosting or visiting friends.   Mehdi is an Algerian stand-up comedian based in Paris, France. His stand-up deals with the life as an immigrant in Europe, admin, family matters, history and much more! Starting comedy...