Today I sit with Wyatt Feegrado, fresh off his European Comedy Tour. And Chloé “CeeKay” Brown, who opened for him on his tour. We talk about difference of comedy in Europe vs NYC. Also, their experiences on the road through different cities in Europe. We also share trigger points in comedy. Wyatt's Socials Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify CeeKay's Socials Instagram | Tiktok ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 93
Today I'm back with Sid Singh and we talk about politics, comedy, and doing comedy in Europe. He shares his experience with politics and the current state of the world and the challenges that comes with it. We talk also talk about performing comedy in Europe. Sid's Socials Instagram | TikTok | Youtube ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meanin...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 92
Today I sit with Pascal Hausberger, a stand up comedian. We talk about growing up in Korea and Austria. Also USA sports, politics, and safety in Europe. Pascal shares his experience visiting NYC. We talk about stand up comedy and how important Pascal was in my decision moving to Berlin. Pascal's Socials Instagram | Tiktok | Youtube ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the cultur...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 91
Today I sit with Clare Trelawny-Gower. We talk about the The Average German series and the idea behind it. We talk about surfing, going to India. Also creating international films and Harry Potter facts. Clare's Socials Youtube ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 range...
May 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 90
Today I sit with Oleg Denisov. We talk about doing comedy in Russia before the war, producing shows in Europe. How that affected his comedy and career. Also doing and producing shows in Edinburgh. He shares tips on producing shows. Also shares things about his brand East/West Comedy in Berlin. Oleg's Socials Instagram | Website ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture th...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 89
Today I sit with Dave Adams. An Australian Composer, Pianist, Vocalist, and Comedian based in Berlin. We talk about life in Australia, touring with a 9 person band, and moving to Berlin. We also talk about reincarnation, beer, and music. Timestamps (2:01) Australia, Government, And Culture (5:24) Freedoms In Berlin Vs Australia (12:06) Melbourne & Australian Cities (16:48) Traveling In Europe And Music (20:40) Setting Up In Berlin (24:22) Comedy (28:33) Music (32:01) Religion (37:11) Reincar...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 88
Today I sit with Brian Babylon. We talk about his time traveling Europe in the early 2000s. Also his different upbringing in Chicago. and comedy in Europe. He also shares thoughts on entertainment and where it's headed. And advice on stand up comedy Timestamps (5:07) Berlin In 2000s (16:43) Music (19:57) Co-Ed Saunas (23:44) Berlin Music Scene (26:07) Childhood, Chicago, And Europe (37:43) German Phase (48:08) Different Take On Race (56:14) Changes In Entertainment, LA And Chicago (1:08:13) Come...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 87
Today I sit with Juju. We talk about her growing up in Turkey and moving to the USA. Also Family, Working in Tech, Spirituality, Acting, and David Goggins. Timestamps (2:18) Turkey, Tech, Family, USA (20:12) Living In NYC (26:13) Working In Tech (34:05) What You're Meant To Do (43:29) Books (46:32) Life Changes And Friends (48:10) Transformations, Acting, Chakras (58:10) Spirituality, Stereotypes, Comedy (1:02:29) Personal Development (1:09:36) Winding Down And Picking Yourself Back Up (1:13:07)...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 86
Today I sit again with Tanja Renee Parker. We talk about interracial dating and paranoia. Also America vs Germany finances . Also code switching and why Tanja came back on the podcast. Timestamps (4:07) German Grandparents And American Grandparents (5:30) Interracial Dating (10:14) Racism In Europe (14:06) Paranoia (18:53) Hood Movies, Lingo, German Words (29:30) Speaking The New German Speakers (31:04) Getting Heckled In Germany (37:43) Doing Comedy In Interesting Venues (41:20) Cabaret And Str...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 85
Today I sit with Bryan Lee. We talk about being in the first 100 employees at Gary Vee's agency, Vayner Media. Bryan shares growing up in Orange County, California. We also talk about social media. And thoughts about dating and Korea. Timestamps (1:39) Social Media (6:20) Working at Vayner Media (8:37) How Was Gary Lee (12:48) Moving from NYC to Berlin (27:42) Growing Up in Korea, Hong Kong, and Orange County (33:07) Korean in Orange County, California (41:32) Korean Culture (47:45) Asian Cultur...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 84
Today I sit again with Ludwig Benecke. We talk about Kanye, the comedy landscape in Berlin and slowing down. We also delve into deep topics that leads nowhere Ludwig's Socials Instagram ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 com...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 83
Today I sit with Deo Katunga. He's a stand up comedian and skateboarder based in Berlin. We talk about him growing up in Bulgaria being one of the few black kids. He shares about the dynamics having a Congolese father and Bulgarian Mother. Also the difficulties of school in Bulgaria. We also talk about what it is to be black and the difference of that in Europe vs USA. And comedy Timestamps (7:42) Art, Social Media & Viewership (24:25) Thoughts And Meditation (32:20) Bulgaria (49:19) Intro T...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 82
Today I sit with Shari Mari. She's a stand up comedian and producer based in Berlin. We talk about her upbringing in Singapore, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Also, we talk about valley girls, college life. Also the fun of a German/Euro lifestyle in America (and failing) Timestamps (1:18) Language And Personality (8:02) Valley Girls (10:38) Born In Singapore. Life In Sri Lanka And Germany (16:54) Anti KPIs And Growth. Pro Repair And Relaxing (21:27) Accent Speaking English (23:55) Euro Vs USA Money (28...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 81
Today I sit with Jules Oakes. She's a comedian from the U.K and based in Berlin. We talk about land usage in USA and parts of European and differences in bullying. Also we talk about finding secluded spaces and city life Timestamps (4:11) Medical Stuff in Germany (12:27) 9 Years In Berlin (18:40) Scooter and Techno (23:35) Fish, Fire, and Life Lessons (35:08) European vs USA Remote Areas (41:17) Free Land? (43:53) Less Care On Appearance (47:46) Bullying (1:00:04) Bathroom Break Talk (1:04:23) L...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 80
Today I set with Gino. We talk about NYC neighborhood and interesting people who live there. Also, traveling in NYC vs Berlin, sea salt spray, and the politics of hair Timestamps (1:04) Berlin Neighborhoods (6:55) NYC Neighborhoods and People (14:04) Traveling in Berlin vs NYC (15:41) Social Media, Berlin, and Weather (23:47) White People on The Podcast (32:43) German Word Play (38:10) German Culture (46:42) No Online Buying (49:47) Hair Politics (1:09:30) Social Media in Europe (1:25:23) Advice...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 79
Today I sit with Andrej Ivanov. We talk about North Macedonia and his upbringing there. He also shares winning awards and traveling for Math. We also talk about engineering and standup. Timestamps (4:04) Comedy & Engineering (6:00) North Macedonia (18:20) Childhood in North Macedonia (19:40) Being a Math Olympian (23:23) Nya & Andrej Role Play (26:00) Being Drunk The Smart Way (28:05) Winning Math Awards (31:43) Moving to Manchester (38:04) Nya's First Time Living in Europe (42:09) Movin...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 78
Today I sit with Justin Small. We talk about his visit back to the USA after being away for a year. Also we share our observations on dating in Berlin vs NYC. He shares some of club experiences in Berlin and advice. Timestamps (2:27) Berlin Nightlife Lifestyle (6:27) First Time Doing Comedy in NYC (15:22) Visiting USA First Time In A Year (37:14) Dating In Berlin (55:27) Kitkat and Berlin Clubs (1:16:37) Advice For Living In Berlin Justin's Socials Instagram -------------------------------------...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 77
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 Berlin (8:02) Bavarian German Mother and Kenyan Father (10:41) Finding Out About a Half Brother (13:33...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 76
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 Outside USA (5:40) Life in Tennessee (6:37) Reason for Joining Military (7:41) Experience of First Co...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 75
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 Multiple Countries (7:09) Bad Allergic Reaction In Madrid And Emergency Room (16:30) Getting Recognized...
Dec 31, 2024•40 min•Ep. 74
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 Germany (18:06) Growing Up In Texas (22:28) Experience Moving From America To Europe (24:56) Stuck Conse...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
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 (10:07) Moving From Idaho To Oakland (20:58) Having A Kid In Berlin (28:41) AI And Impact On Art And...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 72
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 Modeling (28:10) Marketing Management The Dream And Modeling The Hobby (31:29) What Do German People Want...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 71
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 "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States and has also taken his act internationally to Eng...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 70
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 has been featured on Adult Swim, New York Comedy Festival, Chosen Comedy Festival, Funnymmigrants C...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 69
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 face. Norman Sosa is a versatile stand-up comedian, podcaster, and event organizer known for his unique ble...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 68
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 playful silliness. Touring globally, he’s performed at iconic venues like The Comedy Store, Hollywood I...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 67
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 languages and cultures. She studied linguistics at the Humboldt University of Berlin with a focus on Span...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 66
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 At The Inn” and “Midnight Confessions” at The Music Inn in Greenwich Village. He travels around the wo...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 65
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 appeared in several sketches and is a favorite podcast guest. Aside from comedy she loves traveling internati...
Oct 22, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 64
