Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen

Transatlantic Perspective

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In an absurd predicament, a Bulgarian barbarian and a Kansan from Massachusetts broadcast from the very middle of the United States providing unique angles to everything that matters to nuclear scientists, tortured existentialists, and vagabonds all over the world. (Produced and sound engineered by Neil Rasmussen. Music by OddCrew)

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Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen

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Legendary Prosecutor Kim Parker Visits Transatlantic Perspective 17.12.2023 1:14:09

Send us Fan Mail Kim Parker has prosecuted such high profile cases as the BTK serial killer, the "Wichita Massacre" and many others. She visited Transatlantic Perspective to share some little known details surrounding these notorious crimes and to dive deep into the very nature of her demanding profession.

The Fickle Nature Of Happiness 30.11.2023 1:14:32

Send us Fan Mail Ivo and Neil dig deep into the secrets hidden deep into the very concept of happiness. Can you actually purchase happiness with money? Are humans irregularly shaped or are they really equilateral triangles? What are Blue Zones? Why are people living in cold places so darn happy? and much, much more...

Let's Get Scared! 17.11.2023 1:23:53

Send us Fan Mail Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen revisit some of the greatest horror movies ever made

An Uncompromising Look Back At America's Original Sin 28.10.2023 58:09

Send us Fan Mail Ivo and Jamie travelled to the Osage Nation Reservation in the footsteps of the "killers of the flower moon"

The Honorable Judge John White Visits The Podcast 24.10.2023 1:03:25

Send us Fan Mail Ivo and Neil are visited by the legendary Kansas judge John White, who tells some absolutely fascinating stories, including one about how two notorious murderers' tombstones commissioned by Truman Capote ended up in his jurisdiction..

One Of The Biggest Industries In The United States Is Rather Unexpected 18.10.2023 54:40

Send us Fan Mail In sickness and health one of the fastest growing industries in the United States might surprise you. (Stephanie and Jamie are guests)

The Quantum Secrets Of The Caribbean 18.10.2023 1:22:45

Send us Fan Mail Ivo and Neil take you along for a ride on a Quantum class Royal Caribbean ship revealing important secrets and hacks that could make or break your cruising experience.

A Very Tornadic Episode 11.09.2023 1:10:38

Send us Fan Mail Ivo, Neil, Steph and Jamie take you on a journey through supercells, tornadoes, lightnings, hurricanes and some weather phenomenons you probably have never heard before.

Meatless Meat, Cloned Steaks, Yummy Bugs, Stoned Apes, Vertical Farms, Food Printers And More 04.09.2023 1:13:40

Send us Fan Mail In this scrumptious episode Ivo and Neil dive deep into the world of foods of the future

This Episode Will Make You Salivate - Guaranteed! 24.08.2023 1:12:39

Send us Fan Mail Ivo Ivanov and Neil Rasmussen will unveil some mysteries and truths hidden behind those things you think you knew about food.

These Are The Best Films You Never Saw 17.08.2023 55:31

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Taylor and Ivo Ivanov deliver a cinematic episode dedicated to the most under appreciated films in the movie industry. Recommended films: Jeremy: Secondhand Lions (2003) Fisherman's Friends (2019) The Station Agent (2003) Pirate Radio (2009) The Hunt For The Wilderpeople (2016) Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat (2018) Ivo: Fly Away Home (1996) The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)...

This World Cup Is Historic On Many Levels 07.08.2023 48:59

Send us Fan Mail A truly transformative Women's World Cup is underway in Australia and New Zealand

Who wants to be Oppenheimer? 29.07.2023 53:05

Send us Fan Mail Ivo and Jeremy are back after a long hiatus to discuss hosting "Who Wants To be a Millionaire?" in Bulgaria and the impact of the movie Oppenheimer.

A Transformative Story About Small Steps And Moments Of Silence 01.06.2023 47:56

Send us Fan Mail One small step can sometimes change everything...

The Greatest Gift Of All 09.05.2023 54:48

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Ivo and Jeremy are joined by Nicole and Ky Kanaman whose story of pure altruism and kindness is nothing short of amazing.

Searching For Balance 03.05.2023 56:37

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy and Ivo are desperately trying to find balance while poor balance is desperately trying to run away from them

The Meticulous Excavation Of Epic Rock Anthems Continues (Part 2 - Fixed) 27.04.2023 48:04

Send us Fan Mail We dig a little deeper into some of the stories behind ubiquitous rock anthems

Why Are Rock Anthems Important (Part I) 19.04.2023 45:45

Send us Fan Mail Ivo and Jeremy discuss the role rock anthems play in society and list some of their personal favorites

Are Guns More Valuable Than Human Life In America? 06.04.2023 56:46

Send us Fan Mail With Yet Another Mass Shooting We Try To Explain Why Gun Laws In The United States Never Change

Presidential Indictments, Daylight Saving, and Transgender Athletes 01.04.2023 1:03:09

Send us Fan Mail What's going on with the former president? Should we keep the Daylight saving time? Can Transgender athletes participate in the highest level of competition? Good news of the week

The Boy With Half A Brain - A Story Of Hope And Promise 22.03.2023 55:08

Send us Fan Mail At the age of four our guest Gibson Huston underwent hemispherectomy . The radical surgery saved his life but took away the entire left hemisphere of his brain. Sixteen years later Gibson is a successful professional and a published author. Today he talks to Ivo and Jeremy about his journey, his writing process, his love of music, the Montessori Method, his support network and muc...

Defining Reality In the Age of Misinformation 14.03.2023 52:24

Send us Fan Mail Have facts become irrelevant? Special interests have embraced the digital age to make truth almost unrecognizable. What can be done to offset the algorithms of manufactured reality?

Chat GPT Makes an Appearance on the Podcast 09.03.2023 58:39

Send us Fan Mail In a few short months generative AI has become a global phenomenon. Is it already changing our society? Has it reached the proverbial singularity? Is AI ready to pass the Turing test? What is the immediate future of our relationship with artificial intelligence?

They Will Be Missed 25.01.2023 48:06

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy and Ivo look back at the legacy of those precious souls who departed on the wings of the year 2022. (Engineered by Neil Rasmussen. Music by OddCrew. Find their music at www.oddcrew.net)

Who in the world is Denny Kellington and why all of us should know his name? 18.01.2023 34:30

Send us Fan Mail British broadcasting sorcerer Jeremy Taylor and Bulgarian author, journalist, and troublemaker Ivo Ivanov point out three important issues that were omitted in the media coverage of the first big story of 2023.