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It's your world - know it! Each episode features an update on the United Nations, a country focus, a spotlight on something cool, and a language focus. From Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Jeremy Aldrich


    • Apr 11, 2006 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Episode 5: Pakistan, Second Life, Urdu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2006 14:56


    In Episode 5, we look at the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speak to Ahmed from Pakistan, hear about the incredible virtual world known as Second Life, and learn just a bit of Urdu. If you have ideas, comments, or questions, contact us at greatbigworld@gmail.com!

    Episode 4: Venice, Italy, alexa.com, and Irish Gaelic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2006 27:47


    In this episode of GBW we talk to Gxeremio's wife Lindsay about Venice, Italy, we spotlight the website alexa.com, and we learn from Conn O Muineachain about Irish Gaelic. The UN update focuses on the role of the Secretary-General. As always, we hear a little world news too.

    Episode 3: Brazil, samba by Nelson Sargento, Portuguese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2006 24:16


    In the 3rd episode of GBW, we talk with Mario from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil about that nation, we listen to Nelson Sargento's samba music (available as a free download on Amazon.com), and we learn a little Portuguese. UN Update features the work of UN peacekeeping forces.

    Episode 2: Ireland, Bono, Esperanto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2006 17:46


    In Episode 2, host Gxeremio (Jeremy Aldrich) brings us world news, a brief explanation of UN Security Council reform ideas, an interview with Kevin Finnegan about Ireland, a spotlight on U2 frontman Bono, and a look at the language Esperanto.

    Episode 1: Albania, Bobby Darling, Albanian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2006 15:18


    Our first episode. Thanks to Bobby Darling for the theme song! World news, United Nations update, country focus on Albania, spotlight on Bobby Darling, language focus Albanian.

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