Do You Speak Georgian?

This is episode 7 and I’ve got something to say. See what I did there? On this episode, you’ll join me on the midnight plane to Georgia, where the passengers have something to say as well…Show NotesIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedGate crisis music - Melancholia Staroy Pornozvezdy (with Spurv) by AL-90  - some rights reservedAir cabin ambiance - "Airplane, Seat Belt Beep" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.orgGeorgian polyphony - Chakrulo by Georgian State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble - creative commons

Our lessons in history and visibility will continue in Istanbul…and you’ll be introduced to the first of my journey’s many ordeals. Take a deep breath, because DYSG only gets more intense from here on out! Are you ready? It’s okay if you’re not, because I’m not ready either…Trigger Warning – the following episode contains strong language and descriptions of harassment and assault, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedMoonlight car ride scene music Radicalnye Tanzi by AL-90 (from CODE-915913 - 06 album) - some rights reservedHagia Sophia and Blue Mosque history scene music - 999 by MediantiShow NotesFor more intuitive, offbeat content between episodes, follow me on Instagram @moonemissary.Don't forget to subscribe to my travel and lifestyle blog, at moonemissary.com

Reform my Turkish republic, Daddy…In this episode you’ll be introduced to the father of modern Turkey and spend a layover with me in Istanbul. Come prepared to learn some lessons about history and visibility. Oh, and don’t forget, meet me in Istanbul, not Constantinople.Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedMetro ride scene music - Çeçen Kizi by Seyyah - creative commonsGrand Bazaar scene music - Hicaz Zeybek by Seyyah - creative commonsAtaturk Quote“If henceforward the women do not share in the social life of the nation, we shall never attain to our full development. We shall remain irremediably backward, incapable of treating on equal terms with the civilizations of the West.” Kinross, Ataturk, The Rebirth of a Nation, p. 343.

Cabin crew, prepare for take off. Georgia awaits, but first we’re going to venture off the edge of the map … into the abyss… and into the shadows of the subconscious mind…Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedRacist-sounding song - Georgian March by UnknownShow NotesFurther reading on the three pillars of white supremacy.

Good grief! Grab your tissues and stow away your tray tables, because in this episode we’re going to talk about funerals, flights, and a whole lot of childhood trauma.Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedRadicalnye Tanzi by AL-90 (from CODE-915913 - 06 album) - some rights reservedPrelude Op. 28 N.15 by Frederic Chopin (performed by Giorgi Latsabidze) - creative commonsShow NotesFor more intuitive, offbeat travel writing, check out my blog, Moon Emissary.

Forgive me, Stalin, I have sinned! In this episode, I've got a few confessions to share with you, including the story of my first visit to Georgia and some old fashioned Millennial angst.Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedSon by Monokle - some rights reservedTraditional Georgian song - "Chaguna" by Supruli

Trigger warning for Mr. Putin – in this episode, you'll be introduced to the history of independent Georgia and a little program named Teach and Learn with Georgia. I'll also tell you why, out of all the world's places, I wanted to go to Georgia and how I found a reason to get there.Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedShow NotesFor further reading on Stalin and the Russian Revolution - "Young Stalin" by Simon Sebag MontefioreRIP Mr. White, my 12th grade world history teacher - you changed how I thought about history

The road to hell has to start somewhere - Alicia Michelle's path to Georgia starts in Washington, DC. As a disillusioned recent graduate working in the world's most powerful city, Alicia attempts to eke out a living through a series of routines on the way to her day job.Track InfoIntro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reservedLonging by Joakim KarudEfimernaya Nenavist by AL-90 - some rights reservedLike what you heard? Let me know what you think of DYSG by leaving a rating or review in Apple Podcasts.

Introducing "Do You Speak Georgian?" (DYSG), a narrative podcast coming this May to iTunes and Spotify. Launched to serve you straight-up, no nonsense travel writing, and to share a true story with all who dare to listen.Music credits (No Copyright Music/ Creative Commons):Kevin MacLeod - Carefreehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrhKIN3Y90AL-90 - Vcherahttps://soundcloud.com/fuselab/al-90-fmsao-vcheraMusic by AL-90:https://soundcloud.com/absurdlight