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 | Tiktok Becky Socials: Instagram Sad Money Socials: Instagram | Tiktok | YouTube -----------------...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 63
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 SOAS, University of London. She has worked extensively with the United Nations in the Middle East, focusing on...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 62
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 chef, yoga teacher, hypnosis coach and loves the art of storytelling. A firm believer that life should be...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 61
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 comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell Support...
Sep 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 60
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. He has performed up and down the East Coast from North Carolina to New York and even overseas in Eu...
Sep 17, 2024•52 min•Ep. 59
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 living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 58
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 show from Canada to South Africa. This Australian born European based comedian appeals to sold out audie...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 57
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, Berlin, and Accra. He runs a podcast called Research2Reality (@research2reality), where he interviews ...
Aug 27, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
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 identity, belonging and migration are central to her practice, with Sociology and Sufism serving as...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 55
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 in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a p...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 54
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 Berlin 00:03:08 - Performing Comedy on Clubhouse During COVID 00:04:50 - Challenges of Performing Stan...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 53
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 back in 2019, he has been touring his show, "Algerian Sauce", all over France! Timestamps 00:04:11 - T...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 52
I sit with Rachel Wagman and we talk about how she moved to Berlin without visiting, how she got into Opera singing, and the new genre of peforming she is currently exploring. We also talk about life in New York (not NYC) and New York City. She shares some of her experience with the Berlin public and more. Rachel Wagman is a 26-year-old from New York. She holds degrees in Voice Performance and Theatre Arts from the State University of New York at Fredonia. She is a multi-genre vocalist/musician ...
Jul 23, 2024•54 min•Ep. 51
I sit with Azeez Saeed and we talk about his transition from modeling to being a DJ, growing up in Ireland, how he met his wife, and his self induced residency here in Berlin. Blkcnvs is a Dublin native who blends his diverse musical influences into vibrant sonic masterpieces. Sets from the first generation Nigerian-Irish DJ can include an eclectic mix of genres, including R&B, Afrobeats, UKG, Baile Funk, Disco, and more. With a worldly music palette, Blkcnvs passionately creates musical mas...
Jul 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 50
I sit down with Younes and we talk about a crazy cannon event involving Tanja Renée, who is the last podcast guest. How without her, Younes may have not found a place to stay to go to university, fall in love with stand up, and/or moved to Berlin. And if he didn't do any of those things, I myself would not have moved to Berlin and/or had a place to stay. The story in this episode really shines light on the impact of this podcast that I, Younes, or Tanja would never expect! Especially at this lev...
Jul 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 49
I sit with Tanja and we talk about her upbringing in Germany, balancing Black American culture and German culture, and her watching classic Black TV sitcoms growing up and how that shaped her. She also shares a dangerous funny story during her visit to Atlanta and more. Timestamps 00:00:21 - Introduction 00:00:46 - Atlanta Strip Club Experience 00:03:29 - Guest Introduction 00:06:09 - Growing Up in Germany 00:06:56 - Talks About Her Father 00:10:00 - Trips to the USA and Cultural Identity 00:35:...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 48
I sit down with Seema and we talk about ADHD, the difficulties of diagnosing family in immigrant culture, bonding over crime magazines, and growing up in London. We also talk about comedy, clown, and the British version of C.O.P.S. Seema is a London born, Berlin based freelance writer, casual improviser, and a stand up noob. She’s lived in Berlin for 4 years and moved five times. Now she has anmeldung she’s never leaving. She dreams of one day being able to commit to having a pet. Timestamps: 00...
Jun 25, 2024•3 hr 44 min•Ep. 47
I sit down with Tamer Kattan and we talk about his travels across Europe, some American politics and issues within the country and power structures. We also talk about comedy, make jokes. Tamer drops a lot of jewels in this episode and I learn alot from him as a fellow artist. Timestamps 00:01:00 - Traveling and Experiences During the Pandemic 00:03:00 - Life in New York and Pandemic Observations 00:07:00 - Political Climate and Personal Reflections 00:09:00 - Adjusting to Life in Berlin 00:12:0...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 46
A solo episode! I talk about why I do the podcast, how I learned about the term Third Culture Kid from a family therapy session, and my time in Berlin so far. Also I give some tips on people visiting New York City and share a fun story about my time in Budapest Hungary ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ...
Jun 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 45
I sit down with Nikita Kha and we talk about his upbringing in Siberia, having a typical slavic name and Buryat background, and his first time seeing a black person. We also talk about his start in standup comedy in Russia and how he moved to Germany. Nikita Kha - comedian and producer from Siberia currently based in Berlin. Performs in English and Russian. He is a founder and participant of @standupberlin - collective of independent Russian speaking Berlin comedians Nikita Kha Socials: Instagra...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 40 min
I sit down with Fanni Gabor, founder of Mindfully Transform. We talk about her upbringing in Budapest, Hungary. Also we talk about being in an immigrant in many places, living in New York City and different states in America. We touch on cultural diversity in Hungary and Berlin. Fanni Gabor lives in San Francisco and works with leaders who are building the future of technology and life. She is the founder of Mindfully Transform where she works in person with high performers on stress and relatio...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 32 min
I sit down with Daniella Vanessa Grünewald and we talk about her growing up in Namibia, differences between living in a small town and a big city with community. We also talk about customer service differences between countries in Africa and Germany. Also, we touch on on judgement on skin color, black communities in Berlin and more. Daniella Vanessa Grünewald is Namibia native who is now based in Berlin. Born to a Namibian mother and German father, she has experienced many cultural differences. ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 42
I sit down with Simon Schmidt and we talk about growing up in Germany, Denmark and California. His experience going to high school in America and labeled as "The long hair European". We also talk about how he started Dopamine Studio in Berlin. A great episode for those who's starting their own business and/or had an third cultural experience! Simon Schmidt is the owner of The Dopamine Studio. The Dopamine studio is a unique outdoor gym in the middle of Berlin specialising in Boxing and calisthen...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min
I sit down with Safia Benyahia and we talk her living in France and America for most of her life, how she's treated in both countries differently, and fighting not to fit in a box. We also talk about random security checks at airports, comedy at a intellectual level, and us being third culture kids. Safia Benyahia is a French-Algerian-American theater director, producer and stand-up comedian based in Paris. Safia Benyahia Socials: Instagram | Linktree | Threads ----------------------------------...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Tera Kilbride joins today podcast. We talk about her upbringing in North Dakota and the Midwest, her con artist step dad, and bowling alley culture. We also talk about a monsoon in India almost got her and how she helped me moved to Berlin. Tera's an international stand up comedian, host and producer, originally from the United States, living in Berlin, Germany. She’s performed English standup in 12 countries + adding to the roster! Tera´s known for her energetic delivery, her bold content and f...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Today I sit down with Juan Hurtado Bergeth, a Columbian/Norwegian actor and comedian based in Berlin. We talk about his time living in Columbia in his younger years, his move to Norway and the cultural differences. We also talk about his brief stint in a religious cult and how that affected him. You can follow Juan on IG https://www.instagram.com/thereal.juanarthur ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different c...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 36 min
I sit down with Joel Bryant and we talk about traveling, not living traditional lives within our own cultures, and connected with people who are living traditionally. We also talk about comedy, his experienced driving cross country in USA during the pandemic. Joel Bryant was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, called Los Angeles home for 20 years and now he mostly hops around this big blue marble. He’s been a Host for both filmed and live events around the world. Playing in front of groups from ...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 37
Today I talk with Freddi Gralle about her life growing up in Sierra Leone as a child, moving back to German, and how she became a serious church girl. We also talk about her first time on stage as a comic, dating woes, and more As a German pastor’s daughter, the first stages Freddi Gralle spent much time on were those in church. She later ditched the church for comedy, but kept the judgy vibe. Equipped with friendly arrogance, Freddi deep-dives into the existential questions around god, sex and ...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 36
Carly Feldman joins today's podcast. We talk about her integrative nutrition journey, her time living in NYC and her time in the techno scene there. We also talk about the artistic freedom we both experience in Berlin. Carly Feldman Socials https://www.instagram.com/carlypfeldman https://www.instagram.com/karli.musik/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are fro...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 35
Patrick Moore joins today podcast. We talk about him being a son to lesbian parents, male role models. We also talk about about being a product of Queer community but not feeling apart of it and his interesting time as a fisherman in the dangerous rivers in Alaska. Patrick Moore was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area, and grew up on a diet of love, attention, and tofu. In keeping with his unorthodox background, Patrick started his stand-up career in Berlin, Germany. Where he was one o...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 34
