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Palindrome Press
by Palindrome Press
Writer Sela Nazani and illustrator “Greg” GP Vahan discuss their projects and the overall creative process in their books. Unscripted, they discuss their Armenian and Lebanese backgrounds, love for music, movies, art and literature. *Follow Sela @palindromepress (Instagram / Twitter)*Follow Greg @gpvahan (Instagram / Facebook) Mythology and Beyond (Instagram / YouTube)*We will never advertise! To support our work, make a purchase at gpvahanart.com - Bastet print available!*Mythology and Beyond has a YouTube Channel, and has won multiple awards including a 2021 ACM-NE Nor’Easter Award. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palindromepress/support
Episodes
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S3 Ep 7: Shōgun & The Bear
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about two Hulu series: Shōgun (2024) and The Bear (2022-Present). There are some spoilers here, so please be sure you've watched the first season of The Bear and the first three episodes of...
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S3 Ep 6: Palestine, Israel, Jerusalem, and Peace?
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about the situation in Israel and Palestine. This is not an easy topic, and we are not here to solve any problems. We only hope that anyone with a conscience can speak up about the atrocities...
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S3 Ep 5: Artsakh & Hrant Dink
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about the humanitarian crisis and ethnic cleansing happening to the Armenian population of Artsakh under Azerbaijan's dictatorship. They also talk about two Hrant Dink documentaries. Topics...
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S3 Ep 4: Back From Armenia - Break It Down ... Breakdown
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about their Armenia trip. A portion of this episode is in Western Armenia (from 00:29:00-00:37:06). Topics covered in this episode include the following: Yerevan | Yandex | Middle Eastern...
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S3 Ep 3: Highway to Armenia
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about their upcoming Armenia trip. Topics covered in this episode include the following: Grant Applications | Vacations | Armenia Trip | Top Gun | Charlie & Stevie | Flying & Travel |…
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S3 Ep 2: Caramel (2007), Capernaum (2018), & 1982 (2019)
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) discuss three Lebanese movies: Caramel (2007 film directed by Nadine Labaki), Capernaum (2018 film directed by Nadine Labaki), and 1982 (2019 film directed by Oualid Mouaness and starring Nadine...
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S3 Ep 1: The Promise (2016) & The Cut (2014)
In recognition of Genocide Awareness Month, and specifically the Armenian Genocide, we are releasing this special episode on April 24. Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) discuss two movies about the Armenian Genocide. The Promise,...
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S2 Ep 12: Identity
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about negotiation, car buying, musicals, and soul searching. This is the last episode for this season. Discussion topics include: Therapy | Psychology | Negotiation Course | Harvard Law School…
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S2 Ep 11: Greatest Singers of All Time?
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about the Rolling Stone list of 200 Greatest Singers of All Time. Sela goes through all 200 names by asking Greg if he knows them or not. This is the first time he is hearing this entire list, and you will be...
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S2 Ep 10: The Women- Part 2 (in Western Armenian)
The conversation continues ...... Sela has an intimate chat with her older sisters and mom in Armenian (with occasional Arabic, French, English, and Turkish). Make sure to listen to part 1 first before continuing to this episode. Let us know what you think and thanks for listening! —————————…
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S2 Ep 9: The Women- Part 1 (in Western Armenian)
Sela has an intimate chat with her older sisters and mom in Armenian (with occasional Arabic, French, English, and Turkish). We couldn't do a proper intro because of all the laughing for the first 15 minutes which we had to cut out. :) This is part one of a two-part episode with the women that...
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S2 Ep 8: Zabel Yesayan
This is a special episode with Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & special guest Judith Saryan. For a short bio on Judy, check http://www.abrilbooks.com/judith-a-saryan Discussion topics for this episode include: Artsakh | Armenia | Zabel Yesayan | Finding Zabel Yesayan (film by Lara...
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S2 Ep 7: Emily, Know Your Finances
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about Emily Brontë and money. Discussion topics include: Emily Brontë | Wuthering Heights | Kate Bush | Ghosts | Catherine Earnshaw | Heathcliff | Jane Eyre | Charlotte Brontë | Virginia Woolf | Charlotte Riley |...
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S2 Ep 6: David Beckham, Sabrina, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, and Toxicology (!?)
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) are at it again and talk about so many subjects that your head will spin. Spoiler alert! Make sure to watch the movies/ series mentioned. Discussion topics include: David Beckham | Save Our Squad | Disney+ | Docuseries…
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S2 Ep 5: Art Presentation, Questioners, Afternoon Tea (Coffee)
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about art, tea, and music. Discussion topics include: High School | Vocational School | Cultural Day | Art Presentation | Teaching | Armenian Mythology | Wheel of Eternity | Pomegranate | Vampire | Emo | Goth |…
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S2 Ep 4: Madonna
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about Madonna's music. We also briefly go into what writing and art means to us, the truth-telling and the release of that part of us that others don’t see. Discussion topics include: Madonna's childhood/ young...
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S2 Ep 3: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), She-Hulk, and Ghosting
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) discuss the movie Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Disney+), and ghosting. Spoiler alert! Make sure you've seen the Dracula movie and She-Hulk (season 1) before listening to this episode. Is it...
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S2 Ep 2: Armenia Under Attack
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) discuss the recent attacks on the small democratic nation of Armenia. The first half of this episode is in English, and the second half is in Western Armenian. We recorded this with the hopes that more people become...
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S2 Ep 1: Florida Covida-22
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) start off season 2 with.... Covid! Discussion topics include: Florida | Florida Weather | Here Comes the Rain Again | Orlando | Disney World | Magic Kingdom | Sword in the Stone | Covid-19 symptoms | Brain fog |...
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S1 Ep 12: No More Drama
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) have their last conversation for the season. Discussion topics include: Swearing | Podcasting | Apple / Spotify demographics | Audience Info | Armenian | Western Armenian | Music/ Art/ Poetry | The Power of Language |...
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S1 Ep 11: Menk Ov Enk?
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) have a conversation in Armenian (Western), trying very hard not to mix English or other languages. Discussion topics include: Lebanon | Armenia | Armenian singers | Music | Dances | Rome | Montreal & Laval | Comedy |...
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S1 Ep 10: Egyptian Myths
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about Egyptian Mythology. Discussion topics include: Isis & Osiris| The Book of the Dead | The Pyramid Texts | Weighing of the Heart | Horus | Set | Afterlife | Hades & Underworld | A'Aru - Field of Reeds | Amduat…
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S1 Ep 9: Armenian Moms, Motorcycles, & Museums
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about motorcycle shopping, Armenian moms, and more. Discussion topics include: Armenian Museum in Watertown | Armenianness… for lack of a better word | WWI | Museum Collections | Urartu | Armenian History |...
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S1 Ep 8: J.R.R. Tolkien, Mythopoeia, Hopes & Dreams
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about J.R.R. Tolkien. Discussion topics include: Edith Tolkien | C.S. Lewis | Poetry | Reading of Tolkien's poem: Mythopoeia (making of myths) | Philomythus (lover of myths) vs. Misomythus (hater of myths) |...
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S1 Ep 7: Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghilbli. Discussion topics include: the meaning behind the name Ghibli | Female Protagonists | Joe Hisaishi | Film Scores | Music Composition | Totoro | The Cat Returns | Kiki's...
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S1 Ep 6: Mythology & Beyond
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about the Mythology & Beyond channel on YouTube. Discussion topics include: Mythology / Religion / Pagan / Zoroastrianism / World Myths / Tolkien / Snorri Sturluson / Armenian Mythology / Armenian History /…
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S1 Ep 5: Death, Dreams, and Forgiveness
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) talk about death, and the loss of close family members. They also discuss dreams and forgiveness. Sela almost didn't publish this episode since it was an extremely emotional subject to get through. As with previous...
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S1 Ep 4: Ladyhawke (1985) & Fire (1996)
***Spoiler alert!!***. Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) have an unscripted discussion about the movies Ladyhawke (1985) and Fire (1996). Make sure you’ve watched both movies before listening to this episode. We also refer back to the movies we watched...
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S1 Ep 3: Legend (1985) & Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
***Spoiler alert!!***. Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) have an unscripted discussion about the movies Legend (1985) and Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019). Make sure you’ve watched both movies before listening to this episode. Discussion topics…
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S1 Ep 2: Sela & Greg Discuss Music
Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) discuss their love for music. Discussion topics include poetry, sexuality, motherhood, opera, NYC, Armenian Church, Beirut conservatory, DJ, French, Latin. Want to follow along? Check these out: Lacuna Coil “Trip the...
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S1 Ep 1: Sela Nazani & Greg Vahan Intro
Meet Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan) as they discuss their backgrounds and their upcoming publications. Discussion items include Boston College, MassArt, Boston Portfolio Day, debut poetry collection, children's book collab, Russian literature,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Writer Sela Nazani and illustrator “Greg” GP Vahan discuss their projects and the overall creative process in their books. Unscripted, they discuss their Armenian and Lebanese backgrounds, love for music, movies, art and literature. *Follow Sela @palindromepress (Instagram / Twitter)*Follow Greg @gpvahan (Instagram / Facebook) Mythology and Beyond (Instagram / YouTube)*We will never advertise! To support our work, make a purchase at gpvahanart.com - Bastet print available!*Mythology and Beyond has a YouTube Channel, and has won multiple awards including a 2021 ACM-NE Nor’Easter Award. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/palindromepress/support
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Writer Sela Nazani and illustrator “Greg” GP Vahan discuss their projects and the overall creative process in their books. Unscripted, they discuss their Armenian and Lebanese backgrounds, love for music, movies, art and literature. *Follow Sela @palindromepress (Instagram / Twitter)*Follow Greg...
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