The host of this podcast is affectionately referred to by students and colleagues as Dr. J. In this podcast, Dr. J interviews fascinating experts from various disciplines—politicians, artists, professionals from the field of medicine, law, business and more—as well as language educators and many amazing students from all over the world. The podcast includes episodes in English, French, Spanish, German, and Hungarian. Tune in and enjoy fun and thought-provoking discussions about culture, identity, and language, and how these affect all areas of work and life.
Episodes
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Reflecting back on her home country of Brazil, my guest this week, Veronica Ricansrud, tackles the questions of what divides and what unites Brazilian society. The conclusion she reaches is that politics, religion, and soccer tend to polarize, while music (especially samba), food and partying, or spending time together, unite. A fun and informative episode with an energetic and genuinely cheerful guest.
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
This episode looks at the distinct cultural aspects of Paraguay, from Guaraní to tereré and Paraguayan polka. We look at what sets Paraguay apart from other Latin American countries, how a Paraguayan upbringing compares to growing up or raising kids in Europe, and what cultural similarities exist between various countries. My guest in this episode is Annalia Lenguaza Ullon, a Paraguayan friend from college who is married to a Spanish aerospace engineer. Along with their two daughters, they have lived in Brazil and Chile, before moving to Germany.
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Este episodio les presenta a Bellatrix, uno de los proyectos de arte más emocionantes que conozco. Con Bellatrix, Betina Kühlcke se propuso inmortalizar la fauna y la flora del antiguo campo de su padre y traducirlas en arte. Imaginó un museo por dentro y por fuera que enseñaría e inspiraría. Bellatrix es un homenaje a la naturaleza, la historia y el abolengo de la región. A través de las estatuas, pinturas y creaciones por encargo que se exhiben, también es un gran aporte a la escena del arte contemporáneo en Argentina. Bellatrix, una experiencia artística verdaderamente única y el tema del episodio del podcast de esta semana.
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This episode presents to you Bellatrix, one of the most exciting art projects I have ever come into contact with. The owner of Bellatrix, Betina Kühlcke, set out to immortalize the fauna and the flora of her father’s old farm and to translate it into art. She envisioned an inside and outside museum that would teach and inspire. Bellatrix is a tribute to nature, and to the history and ancestry of the region. Through the commissioned statues, paintings and creations that are displayed, it is also a great contribution to the contemporary art scene in Argentina. Bellatrix, a truly unique art experience, and the subject of this week’s podcast episode.
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https://bellatrixart.com.ar @bellatrixart._
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
What does it mean to travel well? What makes an ugly tourist? What are the biggest differences between traveling in Latin America as compared to visiting Scandinavia? These are only some of the questions discussed in this episode, conducted in dialogue with Marcelo Guimaraes, a Brazilian friend from college who happens to also own a travel agency.
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Haber podido conocer a Carol Jones y pasar tiempo con ella y sus caballos en su estancia fue uno de los aspectos más destacados de nuestro viaje de dos meses a Argentina el año pasado. En este episodio, Carol se une a mí a través de Internet. Hablamos sobre la historia de su familia: su viaje al corazón de Argentina, su trabajo con los caballos y su increíble conexión con leyendas como Davy Crockett, Buffalo Bill y Butch Cassidy y Sundance Kid. Aunque la casa de Carol está en la Patagonia, Argentina, justo al lado de Bariloche, en el Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, ha viajado mucho, habiendo vivido y trabajado, por ejemplo, en los EE. UU., Francia e Inglaterra. Carol es una de las personas más auténticas y fascinantes que conozco. Sus puntos de vista sobre los animales y la naturaleza son maravillosamente perspicaces. Su forma de vivir y trabajar es inspiradora.
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Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
This episode with guest Jane Hermstedt plays a pivotal role in Season 4 of the podcast, dedicated to Latin America and more specifically to Argentina. A US-American who has traveled the world and has recently lived in Argentina for two years, Jane brings an interesting perspective to the conversations I am having this season. On the one hand, we reminisce about our time spent in college in the company of "Latinos," and on the other hand, we compare the first hand experiences we have had in Argentina and in other parts of Latin America.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
¿Cómo se comparan las mujeres argentinas con otras mujeres latinoamericanas o con las mujeres europeas o americanas? ¿Cómo ha cambiado la identidad de la mujer argentina desde la generación de nuestras abuelas? ¿Cómo se compara el nivel de educación de las mujeres argentinas con el de los hombres? ¿Cómo se tratan los temas de la sexualidad en Argentina? ¿Qué es lo más importante para la mujer argentina?
En este episodio, Cecilia Pérez Giménez de Córdoba, Argentina, responde todas mis preguntas y nos enseña mucho sobre las mujeres de su propia familia y sus puntos de vista sobre las mujeres en Argentina en general.
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Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
My guest in this episode reflects back on his childhood in Colombia and compares his upbringing to that of his son who was raised in the US. The episode offers insights into daily life in Colombia and presents some of the hidden marvels of this beautiful country. The episode points to some of the forces that unite Latin Americans around the world, but also touches on some of the animosities that have led to conflict in the past.
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Este episodio presenta los puntos de vista de dos docentes y directores de escuela en Esquel, Argentina. Hablamos de todos los aspectos de la educación, desde las responsabilidades de las escuelas hacia los estudiantes y la sociedad hasta las diferencias del sistema educativo argentino en comparación con otros países de América Latina. Hablamos también de literatura argentina y de libros modernos y antiguos que todo el mundo debería conocer. El episodio ofrece una primera mirada a la cultura argentina y la vida en la Patagonia.
Autores de literatura argentina recomendados: Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortázar, Abelardo Castillo, Adolf Bioy Casares, Roberto Arlt, Marco Denevi, José Hernández, Rodolfo Walsh, Silvina Ocampo, Samanta Schewlin, Mariana Henriquez, Luisa Valenzuela, Agustina Bazterrica, Alfonsina Storni, Alejandra Pizarnik.
Poetas de literatura mapuche: Liliana Ancalao, Viviana Ayilef
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Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
This episode kicks off Season 4 of the podcast and brings you the cultural reflections and stories of Carlos Palmitesta, a dear friend who grew up in Caracas, Venezuela in an Italian family, studied and worked in the US and England, and has now settled down in Madrid, Spain. Carlos and I talk about a Venezuela of the past that both he and I know and feel very nostalgic about. We discuss Venezuela’s cultural standing within Latin America. We talk about some of the many cultural treasures Venezuela has to offer. And we reminisce about time spent in the company of a tight group of Latin Americans while we studied at the University of Kansas.
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