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
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Meet J. J. Thomas, the young author of "The Piggy Bank and the Gold Coin," and learn about how and why he turned to writing.
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Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Each study abroad experience is unique. Teo Karaagac's six month as an exchange student in Florida taught him about being a teenager in the US, prompted him to think about his Turkish and German heritage, and allowed him to discover musical theatre.
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Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
Anna De La Rosa has 161 thousand followers on Instagram alone, and over 5 million followers collectively on her social media channels, which definitely qualifies her as an influencer. From working in the medical profession, to creating her own insurance company, Anna has now grown to become a mindfulness teacher and women's advocate, motivating and inspiring women around the world.
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Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
This is part 2 of my Kids Ask Interview with Darion Akins, who was gracious enough to join me again and answer yet another set of questions from 5th graders from Gymnasium Grootmoor in Hamburg, Germany.
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Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
For this episode I decided to turn the microphones around and let my dear friend, Jane Hermstedt, interview me about my book, We Fade to Green. We talk about how the book came about, what parts are actually autobiographical, what role Hungarian culture and food play in the book, as well as about the importance of family and community, cultural and generational acceptance, and small business and caring for the environment.
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
5th graders from Gymnasium Grootmoor came up with questions for US Consul General Darion Akins. The children had so many questions that we decided to let Mr. Akins answer in two segments. This is Part I.
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
This episode takes us to Hamburg, Germany and to a wonderful restaurant that stands for more than just great food and wine. Dr. J speaks with chef and restaurant owner, Sebastian Junge, about his restaurant, Wolfs Junge. Dr. J and Sebastian discuss the importance of regional and organic products, of sharing meals, and of being conscious of our everyday choices.
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Diese Folge bringt uns nach Hamburg und in ein wunderbares Restaurant, Wolfs Junge, das nicht nur gutes Essen und Wein serviert, sondern auch für Nachhaltigkeit und Regionalität steht. Dr. J spricht mit dem Küchenchef und Restaurantbesitzer Sebastian Junge über sein Restaurant und die Bedeutung des Essens in unserem Leben.
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Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Jean-Luc Garnier is a well-known horticulturist from the Pays de la Loire region in France, and he specializes in the cultivation of roses and of le muguet, which is lily of the valley or mayflower in English. In this episode, Dr. J and Jean-Luc Garnier talk about the French tradition of offering loved ones a bouquet of this special flower on May 1st, which is Labor Day in France. Interestingly, this episode about a flower also tackles some philosophical and political questions.
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Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
L’invité dans cet épisode est Jean-Luc Garnier, horticulteur des Pays de la Loire, spécialisé dans la culture des roses et du muguet. Dans cet épisode, Dr. J et Jean-Luc Garnier parlent de la tradition française d’offrir un brin de muguet le jour du premier mai. Mais à des moments, la conversation devient aussi plus philosophique et politique.
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