My American Friend
by Val Athanassiou
A podcast about My American Friend, no kidding. We'll talk about whatever topic comes to mind. It's free thought, free association, religion, politics, food, Covid-19, not necessarily in that order of course, as a way of gaining an insight and an understanding into someone else's life, particularly during this most challenging of times. It's a way to connect. I want to know what's happening outside of my sphere of influence, so yeah, I guess 15,000km or 9,000 miles away, I felt, was a good place to start.Why? I blame my Dad. He introduced me to Alistair Cooke's Letter(s) from America. I was always fascinated by that, although in this case, I'm from Australia, but I'm speaking to someone from America...anyway...I digress.Please sit back, relax, grab yourself a VB, or a Schlitz or in my case an ice cold Coca-Cola and I hope you enjoy listening to My American Friend. Acknowledgements; Australian and American flag artwork designed by www.slon.pics'. American' font 'Marcelle' designed by Cl
Episodes
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My American (Aussie) Friend - Season 1 Ep 10 - Anthea from Los Angeles (Stranger in a Strange Land Episode)
Send a text My American (Aussie) Friend Anthea, grew up in Melbourne but now lives and works in Los Angeles, California. She is a Voiceover Artist, Actor, and one incredibly brave human being. We talk about life, work, audio-books, Echo Park, and free associate on a number of topics. She…
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 9 - Sonya from Missouri (Mental Health Special Edition)
Send a text My American Friend Sonya, lives in Missouri. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional and all round SuperMom. We talk about Mental Health, Medication, PTSD and growing up in St Joseph. She generously gives me an insight into her life and work…
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 8 - Akshay from Ohio (Covid-19 Special Edition)
Send a text My American Friend Akshay, lives in Ohio. He is a Scientist, Engineer and BBQ aficionado. We talk about Covid-19, the Vaccine race, Ice-cream and growing up in India. He generously gives me an insight into his work with Astrazeneca and what his life is like, during these most...
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 7 - Jake from Alabama
Send a text My American Friend Jake, lives in Alabama. He is a Historian, Teacher, Tour Guide and all round nice guy. We talk about Civil Rights, the Voting Rights March and dig deep into his incredible first hand knowledge and experience as a Child and Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement.…
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 6 - Matt from Indiana
Send a text My American Friend Matt, lives in Indianapolis. He is an Artist, Film Maker, Singer, Author and all round nice guy. We talk about Food, Hoosiers, Art and dig deeper into the politics of the day. He generously gives me an insight into what his life is like during this most challenging…
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 5 - Dick from Oregon
Send a text My American Friend Dick, grew up in Colorado. He is an Actor, Daredevil, Father and all round nice guy. We talk about life, travel, skydiving, the Grand Ole Opry and free associate on a number of topics. He generously gives me an insight into what his life is like during this most...
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 4 - Jolie from Kentucky
Send a text My American Friend Jolie. She grew up in Lexington. A Teacher, Counsellor, Wife and Beautiful Soul. We talk about life, work, teaching, Derby Pie and free associate on a number of topics. She generously gives me an insight into what her life is like during this most challenging of...
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 3 - Eric from Mississippi
Send a text My American Friend Eric. He grew up in Mississippi. He is a Director, Film-Maker, Actor, Motivational Speaker, Father, Artist and all round nice guy. We talk about life, work, family, Raiders of the Lost Ark and free associate on a number of topics. He generously gives me an insight...
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 2 - Chris from New York (Stranger in a Strange Land Episode)
Send a text My American Friend Chris. He grew up in Queens. He is a Director, Film-Maker, Photographer, DOP and all round nice guy. We talk about life, work, family, New York, Bayside Queens, Watercress and free associate on a number of topics. He generously gives me an insight into what his life...
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My American Friend - Season 1 Ep 1- Kevin from Tennessee
Send a text My American Friend Kevin. He lives and works in Tennessee. He is an Actor, a Sound Engineer, a Film-Maker and all round nice guy. We talk about life, work, acting, music, family, Nashville, Superman and free associate on a number of topics. He generously gives me an insight into what...
About this show
A podcast about My American Friend, no kidding. We'll talk about whatever topic comes to mind. It's free thought, free association, religion, politics, food, Covid-19, not necessarily in that order of course, as a way of gaining an insight and an understanding into someone else's life, particularly during this most challenging of times. It's a way to connect. I want to know what's happening outside of my sphere of influence, so yeah, I guess 15,000km or 9,000 miles away, I felt, was a good place to start.Why? I blame my Dad. He introduced me to Alistair Cooke's Letter(s) from America. I was always fascinated by that, although in this case, I'm from Australia, but I'm speaking to someone from America...anyway...I digress.Please sit back, relax, grab yourself a VB, or a Schlitz or in my case an ice cold Coca-Cola and I hope you enjoy listening to My American Friend. Acknowledgements; Australian and American flag artwork designed by www.slon.pics'. American' font 'Marcelle' designed by Cl
Hosted by
Val Athanassiou