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Third Culture Talk Podcast
by Nya Yeanafehn
Conversations with people from living in cultures different than their original culture(s)
Episodes
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Ordering Coffee in German, Why Nobody Leaves Copenhagen, and Football Dungeons & Dragons with Anders Morgenstierne | Ep 102
Danish comedian Anders is back in Berlin two years after living here, and this time his card doesn't get declined. We talk about why he left Denmark for Berlin after failing to order a coffee in German, we talk about why almost nobody leaves Copenhagen and what it's like to grow up in a Danish…
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Detroit to Ukraine, Surviving Skinheads, and How the Hood Prepared Me for Diplomacy w/ Terrell Jermaine Starr | Ep 101
In this episode I sit with Terrell Jermaine Starr, a journalist and CNN contributor living in Ukraine during the war. We talk about how a Detroit kid from an all-black world ended up deep in Eastern Europe. We also talk about being stopped by police 30 times, surviving a skinhead encounter in...
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Bear Hunting in Canada, Never Been on a Dating App, and Finding Freedom Through Comedy w/ Alison Lujan | Ep 100
🎉 Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has been rocking with us so far! In this episode I sit with Alison Lujan, a Canadian comedian visiting Berlin. We talk about her growing up and life in Canada. From hunting bears to chopping wood and more. We also talk about how she has never been on a...
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From Kankakee to Berlin, Cold DM Hustle, and Midwest Culture w/ Lando | Ep 99
In this episode I sit with Lando. He's a rapper and personal trainer from Kankakee, Illinois. He talks about his journey from a small town 45 minutes south of Chicago to touring across Germany. We talk about Midwest culture and what makes it different from the coasts. And Lando shares a story of...
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280lbs to Fit, Dating Conspiracy Theorists, and Indian Life in Berlin w/ Devansh Sharma | Ep. 98
In this episode I sit with Berlin-based comedian Devansh Sharma. We talk about his transformation from 280lbs and depressed to fit and thriving in Berlin. Pranav shares the chest pain moment at 28 that changed everything. We also dive into dating in Germany and he tells a wild story about a woman...
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Italian Not American, Glacier Adventures, and Italy’s Wild Regional Differences w/ Irene Carbo | Ep 97
In this episode I sit with Switzerland based comedian Irene Carbo. We talk about her upbringing in Italy and Italian stereotypes. We also talk about her love for hiking. And Irene shares a crazy story of getting stuck in a Glacier and the fun in extreme hiking. Irene's Socials Instagram...
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From Bosnia to Florida, Pinterest is Better, and Full Time Comedy w/ Žana Fejzić | Ep 96
In this episode I sit with Berlin based comedian Žana Fejzić. We talk about her upbringing in Bosinia, south of Gemany, and eventually Florida. We also share our favorite and least favorite things about social media. Also Žana shares some tips on producing comedy shows Žana's Socials Instagram |...
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Victor Patrascan: Comedy Without Borders, First English Show in Uzbekistan & Touring Europe | Ep 95
In this episode, I talk with comedian Victor Pãtrăşcan. He travels the world to tell jokes and does not stay in one place for long. Victor shares why the stage feels like his home, what it’s like growing up in Romania. And the funny and strange things he sees while touring. He even tells the…
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A German with a Different Accent, Danger in Utah’s Mountains & the Needle App w/ Jan Heimes | Ep 94
Today on the Third Culture Talk Podcast, I sit down with Jan Heimes, co-CEO of Needle. We talk about his life growing up in Germany. Also his experiences living across Europe and the U.S. (including Utah!). And the cultural shocks he faced along the way. Jan also shares how the app, Needle, came…
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Starting Comedy in NYC vs Europe, Peforming with a Following, and Trigger Points w/ Wyatt Feegrado & C.K Comedy | Ep 93
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.…
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Fighting The Good Fight, Comedy in Europe, and Politics w/ Sid Singh | Ep 92
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 |...
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Austrian & Korean, Kumon, and American vs European Sports w/ Pascal Hausberger | Ep 91
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...
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The Average German, Shooting Film Internationally, and UK life w/ Clare Trelawny-Gower | Ep 90
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 -------------------------------------------------------------------...
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From Russia with Comedy, Producing Shows in Europe, and Edinburgh w/ Oleg Denisov | Ep 89
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....
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Australia Tough, Men At Work, and Comedy with Music w/ Dave Adams | Ep 88
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)...
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Chicago & LA, Early Europe Trips, and State of Entertainment w/ Brian Babylon | Ep 87
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...
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Turkey, Perosnal Growth and Developement, and Working in Tech w/ Juju | Ep 86
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…
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Germans Everywhere, Code Switching, and USA vs German Money w/ Tanja Renee Parker | Ep 85
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…
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Working at Vayner Media, Korean in California, Dating Dynamics with Bryan Lee | Ep 84
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...
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Threads Coming Apart, Celebrities Acting Up, and Comedy Pain w/ Ludwig Benecke | Ep 83
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...
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Bulgarian and Congolese, Growing up in Bulgaria, and Being Black in Europe vs USA w/ Deo Katunga | Ep 82
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...
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Learning English Again, German Born Abroad, and Valley Girl w/ Shari Mari | Ep. 81
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...
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A Band Named Scooter, USA and European Social Economics, and Bullying w/ Jules Oakes | Ep 80
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)...
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Brazilian and German, Sea Salt Spray Discount, and Entertainment w/ Gino Christofaro | Ep 79
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…
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North Macedonia, Gold Math Medalist, and Engineering Comedy w/ Andrej Ivanov | Ep 78
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)…
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Long Awaited USA Visit, Dating in Berlin vs America, and Club Experiences w/ Justin Small | Ep 77
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…
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Half Kenyan and German, Das Mutterland in Deutschland, Comedy from West Coast to East Coast w/ James Mwaura | Ep 76
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...
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USA Vet. Air Force Firefighter, Life in Small German Village, and Black Culture w/ Jon Jones | Ep 75
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)...
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A Year in Berlin, Top 2024 Moments, and Learning From Immigrant Parents w/ Nya | Ep 74
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...
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From Texas to Germany, American vs European Life, and Starting A Comedy Club in Berlin w/ Foster Yow | Ep 73
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…
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From Idaho to Germany, Learning German on Hard Mode, and Mermaid Swimming w/ Jake Wiest | Ep 72
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…
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Ghanaian Household in Small German Town, Social Media vs Modeling, and Knowing Your Worth w/ Emmanuel François | Ep 71
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,...
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Being the European Boss, Corporate America, and Growing on Social Media w/ Dan Pulzello | Ep 70
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...
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From Uzbekistan to NYC, Being a Bukharan Jew, and Growing as a Person w/ Natan Badalov | Ep 69
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...
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Being Iranian and Congolese, Identity Collapse, and Only Black Guy in Germany w/ Norman Sosa | Ep 68
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...
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Being a Black Cowboy, Traveling for Comedy, and Small Town Roughness w/ Jordan MacDonald | Ep 67
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...
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From Kazakhstan to 6 Languages: The Secret Method That Changed Everything | Leila Berg
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,...
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Growing up in LA, Balancing Conspiracies, and What to Do With a Mil w/ Alexander Payne | Ep 65
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…
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Real Estate in NYC, Having a Dating Roster, and Zodiac Signs Matters w/ Christiana Jackson | Ep 64
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...
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NYC Crew in London, Reflections on The Edinburgh Fringe, and Oasis | Ep 63
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...
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From Germany to the American South, Juggling a London Accent & Women Led Events w/ Lauren Michelle | Ep 62
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…
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Vietnamese in Germany, Living with Mormons in Utah, Finding Identity w/ Linh | Ep 61
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...
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Third Culture Talk Podcast and Family Therapy w/ Nya | Ep 60
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…
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Fresh Off German Tour, Marine Veteran Comedian and Mistaken for an Agent w/ John McCombs | Ep 59
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...
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Fresh Outta Clown School, Ayahuasca Experience, and Big American Talking w/ Brendan Lemon | Ep 58
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...
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Australian Farm Life, Multinational Tours, and Dating Stores w/ Elena Gabrielle | Ep 57
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...
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Comedy Scene In Austin, Doing Comedy in Ghana, and Paris Olympics 2024 w/ Emerson Jacob | Ep 56
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...
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Being Swiss, Pakistani, and Irish At The Same Time, Life in International School, and BlindianProject w/ Ayesha Syeddah | Ep. 55
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...
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Running from the Mob, Sweden to Catalonia, and Swedish Culture w/ Simon Gonzales | Ep 54
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...
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Growing up in Iran, Identifying as Persian, and Phd Comedian w/ Kourosh Mohebian | Ep 53
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…
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Conversations with people from living in cultures different than their original culture(s)
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Third Culture Talk Podcast is created and hosted by Nya Yeanafehn.
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