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CatNap Dialogues
by Milo Falconi
Catnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers.Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds. Through the lens of Linguistic Anthropology and Sociolinguistics, the host, Milo Falconi investigates the various aspects that individuals have traversed in their personal timelines to adapt to American Culture as immigrants.
Episodes
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Puerto Rican a Hybrid Culture, a Talk w/ Dr.DeJesus Rivera
How many of you were born in a place you don’t even really know, This is the story of many including myself or my guest, who was born in NYC, but heavily identifies as Puerto Rican (where his parents are from). Over the years Puerto Rico has become more and more of a popular destination, but what...
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From Refugee to Elected Official, Meet Mr.Vo
Hello world! I apologize for my absence, but I have been working on my Thesis defense (which I passed!). Anyhow, there are a couple of episodes left before the end of season 1. Until then I have a special guest, State Representative Hubert Vo. Who is that you may wonder well, here is a short bio...
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Shifting Identities, a talk with a Dominicano Meet Ulises
Happy Valentines day! Thank you so much for the support! I promise this episode was worth the wait. Meet Ulises, Ulises was born in New York City, however, he was taken back to the Dominican Republic to live with his grandparents as a baby in a little town called San Juan de la Maguana. Ulises…
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Finally, a Doctor...Meet Anne Marie from Haiti!
Meet Anne Marie, an MD from Haiti. Dr. Anne Marie is a medical doctor who practiced pathology and is now retired. In our conversation, we talk about her job trajectory, her family, and of course, language! As the interview runs its course, she recalls the weird linguistic differences and...
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Holiday Short - Twitter, Memes and Recirculation - London Centre For Interdisciplinary Research Institute
Hello Listeners, today's episode is a little different, I wanted to share one of my most recent research presentations! On November 27-28, 2021 I had the privilege to present, here is a summary (abstract). Twitter, Memes and Re-Circulation, by Milo Falconi "Memes are a new format of ‘jokes’ that...
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Just another Kid from Queens, Meet Satome from Japan
After a little break, we are back. Extend your welcome to Satome from Japan. Satome is doing some cool work in the deep Amazons at the moment, but she was raised in New York City. Her journey is like many of our generation's "0.5" peers. As we grow in a "foreign country" we realize that we don't...
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Pura Vida, De Costa Rica to the world, meet Irwin
So many people think Costa Rica is an island, but it's not, though much of the culture is indeed Caribbean! Meet Irwin, unlike some of my guests who were born abroad, Irwin was born in Queens, NY--however, he was raised in Costa Rica, making Spanish his first language. Soon at the age of 15, he...
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The Philippines is more than just A SINGLE island it is multiple, Meet Teresa--and you'll know more
Mainstream has us thinking that Filipinos are 'just' all from 'Manila', but the reality is that it's more than just it's the capital city. Come and join this conversation with Teresa, a multilingual Filipina, she knows so many languages she doesn't remember which ones! Her experience living in…
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Colombia Week Special: Meet Ælien
To wrap-up our special Colombian Week, I have Ælien!! Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this episode I have another fellow intersex activist and...
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Colombia Week Special: Meet Cristina Garcia Phd.
Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this interview, we get to know about Cristina's experience navigating New York and now MD. Cristina holds a Ph.D.…
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Colombia Week Special: Meet Rafaela
Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this interview, we get to know about Rafaela's experience navigating New York. Enjoy! If you or anyone you know...
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Colombia Week Special: Meet Alex
Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this interview, we get to know about Alex's experience navigating New York. Enjoy! If you or anyone you know would...
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From the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan--meet Dawa!
Meet Dawa, a native of Bhutan (The Land of the Thunder Dragon). Bhutan is a fascinating country, their language and writing are complex and somewhat unique. They have the greatest ecosystem, it's the only country with a negative carbon number...and so much more! Come meet Dawa, who now lives in...
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84 and Stronger Everyday, Meet Rosita (Armenian-Argentinian-American, Triple A+)
At the age of 84, Rosita and I met working out at a local 'street gym'; she says, "I'm not embarrassed by my age; I'm proud." Rosita has been ass-kicking for a while now; she was born to Armenian parents, so she considers herself Arminian and Argentinian even though she was born in Argentina....
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Carefully Smashing Machismo (Patriarchy) Through Education, Meet Rossana From Dominican Republic
Rossana is a native of the Dominican Republic; she arrived in the United States at the age of 17. Despite her not knowing a word of English, financial struggles, cultural shock, and challenging Dominican traditional norms of women and "their roles in the family,"--she pushed forward. Come and…
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Intersex, activist, refugee, openly queer and amazing human—meet Mx.Aleksander from Russia
Alexsander is a native of Russia; he is open about his intersex variation, an activist, refugee, and openly queer human being. Alek came to the United States about 7 years ago and worked non-stop for the Intersex community in Russia and America. Now, with a master's in hand, a boyfriend, and a…
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From Uruguay, "La India Charrua"
Meet Silvia aka, La India Charrua. Silvia was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and immigrated to New York at the age of 12. Come and join us to learn more about her, her English learning experience, and Uruguay! If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further…
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Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. Meet Carlos and Janeth (Guatemala and Peru)
As Aristotle said, “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” But marriage is more like your wife inhabiting both bodies. HA, just kidding. Meet Carlos from Guatemala and Janeth from Peru, a married binational couple; they have been together for a while! They both arrived in the...
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Meet the Real MC from Cali, Colombia
Meet Camila, the living definition of "The New York Hustle State of Mind." MC or Camila was born in Cali, Colombia, but she grew up on Long Island, New York--she works in the mortgage industry, she's a licensed Real Estate Agent and a graphic designer. Like many, Camila was brought to the United...
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Can I have Broccoli and Chicken? From Taiwan, meet Michelle
Michelle is a State of New York Government worker; she was born in Taiwan and attended CUNY! Learn something fun about Taiwan and my guest. If you or anyone you know would like to participate, let us know! For any further questions about this project, please contact Mr.Falconi at:...
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Sonal, From Math Tutor, To... An Independent Business Consultant, Born in India!
Sonal Mohan is my former math tutor; we originally met in Houston, Texas. Sonal is an awesome and brilliant person. After finishing her master's, she moved to New Hampshire, where she is now an independent business consultant. She was born in beautiful India; she has a to say about the English...
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Meet Dago, a PT and Artist from Cebu, Philippines
Meet Dago, a Physical Therapist and Photographer based in New York City, NY. Dago/Dale was born on the Island of Cebu, Philippines. Cebu is located in the Central Visayas region, surrounded by other islands. Come and join us for some fun anecdotes and learning. Check out Dago's art:...
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Catnap Dialogues - Exploring Language and Culture Through Narratives
Catnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers. Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds. Through the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Catnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers.Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds. Through the lens of Linguistic Anthropology and Sociolinguistics, the host, Milo Falconi investigates the various aspects that individuals have traversed in their personal timelines to adapt to American Culture as immigrants.
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Catnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers.Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds. Through the...
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CatNap Dialogues is created and hosted by Milo Falconi.
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