Podcasts about Armenian

Ghost is back live for the first time in a while, kids tucked in, wife out of town, and a full month of news to catch up on. He starts with the fallout from the Mecca agreement, the Saudi Turkey Pakistan defense pact he had been mapping out since February, and why he thinks Egypt, Iran and Syria will all eventually join. From there he digs into a resurfaced 1962 interview where Israel's first prime minister laid out a vision that sounds a lot like modern globalism, then walks through the new three billion dollar Israel Greece defense deal, complete with laser interceptors he expects to see tested in the Aegean. He also covers a suspicious ferry sinking near Cyprus, a wild historical detour involving yogurt and the Armenian genocide, and a leadership shakeup inside Iran's IRGC that has him questioning whether the organization even still exists.

What happens when the hardest moments of your life become the very things that give you strength? On this episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan sits down with international recording artist R-MEAN and entrepreneur Gary Harutyunyan for a conversation about pain, perseverance, fatherhood, faith, purpose — and what happens when you refuse to quit.

Polina Chesnakova's latest cookbook, Chesnok, opens with a hard question: What do you call the food of a diaspora that has outlived the country that made it? Polina—born in Ukraine to a Russian mother and Armenian father and raised in a Rhode Island community of Soviet refugees—joins us to talk about food in the context of “post-Soviet,” the Book of Tasty and Healthy Food, her family's uncompromising Olivier salad, and her prolific cookbook career. And it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt discuss what's interesting in the food world and beyond, including Matt's visit to the Bay Area and Wine Country, with meals at Lazy Bear, Garden Creamery, Sohn, and Valley Bar + Bottle. Aliza shares about an upcoming Cake Zine reading series taking place September 4 to 6 in New York City, a visit to Chrissy's Pizza, and thoughts on the new Erewhon café at LACMA in Los Angeles.   Read: It's Difficult to Talk About Soviet Food Subscribe: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave and Alonso discuss grocery trends, Armenian greens, and gut health. Eater on "Erewhon-ization": https://www.eater.com/food-culture/981913/fancy-luxury-grocery-stores-have-gone-too-far-erewhon The New Yorker on the fiber fad: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/07/06/the-fibre-fad-keeps-on-moving Want more Linoleum Knife & Fork? Subscribe to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/LinoleumKnife 

This week, Jason is joined by esteemed British historian and author, Simon Sebag Montefiore, to discuss his latest book, The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East. Jason and Sebag's discussion ranges over centuries of history and ping pongs back and forth on myriad topics. It tries to make the peripheral central by putting the non-Arab, non-Sunni groups at the centre of understanding the Modern Middle East. They unpack how the Middle East became the Disorderly region we know today and where to frame current conflicts historically to understand certain deeper dynamics, especially as pertains to minorities and their ambitions for statehood and peoplehood. They focus a lot on WWI and the dynamics that emerged from it and shaped the history of the Kurds, Armenians, Turks, and fleeing Ionian Greeks. These were the dynamics of population transfer and ethnonationalism that destroyed the old Middle East of the Millet System. They try to avoid the overdone Israel/Palestine dynamics which occasionally shed more heat than light. With this framing in place, they look at what tragedies took us to the current pointless and self-defeating Iran war, and where we might go from here. To get part 2 with bonus content, and hear it before anyone else, join our Mega Orderers Club at disordershow.com/club Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: To get Simon's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cauldron-Making-Modern-Middle-East/dp/1399634895/  For more Disorder about the history of the Middle East, try: What is Zionism and is it still relevant today? Israel's Independence Day with Phil Rosenberg  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ug89R0zHLumkldJX5Cmo2 And Sir Vincent Fean The Case for Palestinian Statehood: https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/listen/disorder/ep74-part2-the-case-for-palestinian-statehood  And the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day: https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/listen/disorder/ep36-part-i-former-armenian-president-sarkissian-on-armenian-genocide-remembrance-day This episode is brought to you in partnership with the New Books Network, for more visit https://newbooksnetwork.com/category/up-partners/disorder 

What happens when a dream is placed on hold—but never truly dies? On this episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan welcomes Edmond and Armond Stepanyan, better known as The Armenian Twins, for the remarkable story of their return to music after 25 years. Their journey began in 1994 with a small Yamaha keyboard, a cassette recorder and a dream. After Armenian record stores initially rejected their music, the twins and their father produced and distributed 1,000 copies themselves—and sold out within two days. Their groundbreaking work helped introduce rap to the Armenian music community. Edmond and Armond open up about their father's faith in them, stepping away from music to raise their families and why they finally decided to make their comeback. They also discuss blending Armenian culture with pop, rap and melody, connecting with listeners through meaningful lyrics and their emotional new song, “Du Es Im.” Also joining the show is professional Middle Eastern percussionist Gokor Simityan, whose musical journey began at just two years old with a pair of spoons and an empty water bottle. Gokor shares how he discovered the darbuka, developed his signature finger-split technique and turned a childhood passion into a career bringing energy and joy to weddings, concerts and cultural celebrations. Plus, don't miss Gokor's live in-studio performance and a hilarious rapid-fire bonus round featuring aliens, famous twins, casino disasters, Nutella—and one million-dollar offer the Armenian Twins immediately reject! Like, comment and subscribe for more Armenian music, culture and unforgettable conversations from Between the Notes, presented by Hye Jams Radio. FEATURED GUESTS The Armenian Twins — Edmond & Armond Stepanyan Instagram:  @ArmenianTwins  YouTube:  @ArmenianTwins  Gokor Simityan — Professional Percussionist Instagram: @gokorsimityan Facebook: @gokorsimityan HOST Paisan Kapitan Instagram: @paisankapitan PaisanKapitan.com ***Available for Hosting and Voice Over: paisan@hyejams.com HYE JAMS RADIO Instagram: @hyejams HyeJams.com Download the Hye Jams app and listen to contemporary Armenian hits 24/7. ━━━━━━━━━━━━

Janet Caperna has survived The Valley, marriage, motherhood and our Haute Seat—but is she ready for what's hiding at the bottom of her Armenian coffee cup that Pol' sees? In her very first Armenian Coffee Reading, Janet quickly discovers that the grounds may know a little too much. Pol' immediately picks up on travel plans that haven't even happened yet—but one trip comes with a warning Janet definitely wasn't expecting. And that's only the beginning. Soon, the cup turns toward family, motherhood and what could be coming next for Janet and Jason. A mysterious symbol at the bottom of the cup stops us in our tracks, while another prediction leaves Janet wondering whether the family she has carefully planned might end up looking very different than she imagined. Could there be another Caperna on the horizon… or something even more surprising? Then Pol' sees a major change involving home before Janet reveals just how seriously she's already thinking about it. What follows is an eerily specific prediction about a future space, an emotional connection she won't understand until she sees it, and something waiting on the other side of that move that could open an entirely unexpected new chapter in Janet's life. But there may be one person who needs a little convincing first: Jason. Janet hilariously admits that when she wants something, she plants the seed and waits for Jason to eventually think it was his idea. But the cup suggests there's another “ask” Janet has been quietly waiting for Jason to deliver—and it may have nothing to do with what we initially think. Just when Janet thinks the reading is over, the thumbprint reveals one final surprise that has her saying, “That scares me!” And because we couldn't let her escape without asking, we get in one last question about The Valley reunion and Kristen Doute. Did they finally find resolution? Janet's answer gives us just enough tea to leave us wanting more. By the end, Janet declares herself “naked and great” and is very happy this reading was recorded—because she fully intends to come back and see whether Pol got it right. What did Pol' see? What is about to change? And which prediction could turn Janet's perfectly planned Type-A world completely upside down? Grab your cup. This is one reading we're definitely coming back to. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some 50 years, Leo Sarkisian was a worldwide staple on the overseas radio broadcast of Voice of America. A talented musician, raised in the Armenian community around Boston, Leo began traveling the world with his Nagra tape recorder and microphones for Tempo International, a Hollywood record label. His intrepid work in remote corners of Afghanistan and in newly independent Ghana and Guinea won him the attention of Edward R. Murrow, then at VOA. So began Leo's epic career as a documenter, archivist and popularizer of African music. He once said he had worked in every African country but one. In recognition of his passing in June, 2018, we revisit Leo's rich, fascinating conversation and music-sharing session with our own Georges Collinet. Expect lively exchanges between two radio icons, and some rare audio, including Leo's 1965 recording of Fela Kuti during his jazz years. Produced by Sean Barlow and Banning Eyre APWW #783

By the end of this century, half of the world's 7,000 languages could be gone. On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene hands the mic to travel writer Lucy Kehoe for a conversation about saving language with journalist Sophia Smith Galer, author of the new book How to Kill a Language. For Sophia, saving language is personal: her Italian grandmother spoke Emilian, one of Italy's Indigenous tongues, and it's quietly slipping away. To understand what we lose when a language dies, Sophia traveled from the mountains of Oman to the hills of California, seeking out endangered languages and the communities fighting—or grieving—for them. She and Lucy get into why these languages matter to every traveler, how language and landscape are woven together, and what it means to travel thoughtfully to a place whose language is at risk—beyond learning a few phrases. It's a conversation about treating language as part of the culture we come to experience, and about meeting it with curiosity and respect rather than as something quaint. THIS WEEK'S GUESTS Sophia Smith Galer is an award-winning journalist and author whose new book, How to Kill a Language, traces the forces—colonialism, globalization, migration, and war—pushing thousands of the world's languages toward extinction. Multilingual in English, Spanish, Italian, and Arabic, she reported it across California, Oman, Ghana, Ecuador, Italy, and Greece, meeting speakers of critically endangered languages in person to capture not only their words but their connection to a place. Lucy Kehoe is a London-based journalist who covers travel, food, and the environment, with a particular interest in how people relate to landscape and place. IN THIS EPISODE The statistic that stopped us cold: by 2100, up to half of the world's 7,000 languages could vanish, and the rate of loss is expected to triple over the next 40 years Why a language is far more than a way to order coffee—Sophia's case that it holds the past, present, and future of a people connected to a place, from Oman's Jibbali (with distinct words for animal versus human shelter) to a California tribe down to 12 adult speakers What it really asks of travelers: not memorizing phrases, but bringing respect and dignity to an endangered language, and asking who profits from "language tourism" and whether speaker communities are truly part of it Where to find language on the road—Planet Word in Washington, D.C., the Armenian alphabet monument outside Yerevan, a Ukrainian language tour in Kyiv, and Oman's frankincense heritage experience The range of feelings Sophia found among speakers themselves—pride, determination, and quiet resignation—and why she believes the fate of each endangered language belongs to its own community to decide 00:00:00 A Grandmother's Vanishing Tongue 00:04:00 Why Endangered Languages Matters 00:06:00 Words Shaped by Place 00:10:00 Tourism Done Respectfully 00:16:00 California's Last Speakers 00:24:00 Ladino, Museums, and Hope LINKS & RESOURCES How to Kill a Language by Sophia Smith Galer — buy on Bookshop Sophia Smith Galer's website Lucy Kehoe's website Planet Word, the language museum in Washington, D.C. Armenian Alphabet Monument, outside Yerevan Museum of the Frankincense Land, Oman Stay connected Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us, and View From Afar, where we spotlight the people and ideas shaping the future of travel. Unpacked by Afar is part of Airwave Media's podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Meagan and Lola sit down with Michelle McPhee, investigative reporter and host of podcast Kingdom of Fraud, to discuss how Jacob Kingston, a fundamentalist Mormon from the secretive polygamist sect known as the Kingston clan, or the “Order,” teamed up with a shadowy Armenian tycoon nicknamed “the Lion” to commit one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S. history. She’ll explain how Jacob’s drive to prove himself as one of over 100 siblings within the insular Kingston hierarchy got him in over his head with Levon Termendzhyan, his unlikely partner in the massive scheme they embarked on: it involved renewable fuel tax credits, international money laundering, powerful political connections, and billions of dollars. Plus, how they finally got caught–with the help of a couple of Trust Me’s previous guests. SOURCES Kingdom of FraudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"He was an officer, a tribune, in the Roman army in the time of the Emperor Maximian. A Syrian by birth, he served in his native land. When the Persians attacked the imperial Roman army, this Andrew was entrusted with the command in the battle against the enemy — whence his title: commander, strateletes. A secret Christian, although as yet unbaptised, Andrew commended himself to the living God, and, taking only the cream of the army, went to war. Before the battle, he told his soldiers that, if they all called upon the aid of the one, true God, Christ the Lord, their enemies would become as dust scattered before them. All the soldiers, fired with enthusiasm by Andrew and his faith, invoked Christ's aid and attacked. The Persian army was utterly routed. When the victorious Andrew returned to Antioch, some jealous men denounced him as a Christian and the imperial governor summoned him for trial. Andrew openly proclaimed his steadfast faith in Christ. After harsh torture, the governor threw Andrew into prison and wrote to the Emperor in Rome. Knowing Andrew's popularity among the people and in the army, the Emperor ordered the governor to set Andrew free, but to seek another occasion and another excuse (not his faith) to kill him. By God's revelation, Andrew came to know of this imperial command, and, taking his faithful soldiers (2,593 in all) with him, went off to Tarsus in Cilicia, where they were all baptised by the bishop, Peter. Persecuted here also by imperial might, Andrew and his companions withdrew deep into the Armenian mountain of Tavros. There in a ravine, while they were at prayer, the Roman army came upon them and beheaded them all. Not one of them would recant, all being determined on death by martyrdom for Christ. On the spot where a stream of the martyrs' blood flowed down, a spring of healing water sprang forth, healing from every disease. The bishop, Peter, came secretly with his people and buried the martyrs' bodies in that same place. They all suffered with honour at the end of the third century and were crowned with wreaths of eternal glory, entering into the Kingdom of Christ our God." (Prologue)

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a strategic bet on orchestration software as national parcel carriers continue to shed unprofitable volume. Last-mile delivery technology company Burq is wagering that enterprise retailers will pay for orchestration platforms that sit above the growing bench of regional carriers and gig courier networks. With fifty-five percent of retailers now using carriers outside FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service, and alternative carriers moving two point six billion parcels last year, the last-mile delivery duopoly is rapidly eroding. Next, we discuss a messy legal battle in the air cargo sector that has officially come to an end. Miami-based charter operator Global Crossing Airlines has dismissed its thirty-million-dollar breach-of-contract lawsuit against Ascent Global Logistics and terminated their exclusive brokerage agreement. GlobalX had alleged its former investment partner failed to honor an agreement to steer air cargo business its way, and during the second quarter, the carrier's cargo revenue dropped two point nine million dollars, or about fifty percent, year over year. Finally, we explore a sophisticated international freight fraud operation as Armenian authorities busted a Yerevan-based group that posed as American carriers and converted stolen freight proceeds into crypto. Cyber police raided commercial space inside a Yerevan hotel on July twenty-third, where suspects allegedly used specialized computer equipment to gain trust from businesses arranging transportation services, then redirected shipments to different locations instead of completing intended deliveries. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on BETWEEN THE NOTES, Paisan Kapitan brings together two fascinating Armenian men from completely different worlds: acclaimed writer, artist, playwright and performer VAHE BERBERIAN and successful entrepreneur GEVORK “GEORGE” SUKUNYAN. Vahe opens up about growing up in Beirut, discovering that humor could be his greatest defense, his life as a storyteller, and the health crisis that changed everything. After battling cancer and undergoing 14 surgeries in five years, Vahe found an escape through writing — including the story that would eventually become LETTERS FROM ZAATAR. Then the conversation takes a very unexpected turn. Vahe is a self-proclaimed atheist who was actually raised in a deeply Christian home and, as a child, was expected to become a priest. He explains the experiences that eventually caused him to question the existence of God. Paisan, a man of strong Christian faith, respectfully challenges his perspective and shares why his own journey led him to believe exactly the opposite. It's honest. At times uncomfortable. But never disrespectful. Then Gevork “George” Sukunyan joins the conversation with an entirely different story. George came to America from Armenia at just 12 years old, left high school early and eventually turned a business that started with a single truck into a major exotic automobile transportation company moving thousands of vehicles every year. George also talks about family, entrepreneurship, The Reserve LA, his passion for giving back to the Armenian community — and why, despite all his success in business, one of his happiest places is still behind a grill cooking for the people he loves. Two completely different men. Two remarkable lives. And one conversation that goes places none of them expected. There are laughs, serious moments, disagreements, great stories and, in true BETWEEN THE NOTES fashion, Paisan closes the show by praying over both of his guests — including the atheist. This is BETWEEN THE NOTES. LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE and help us continue shining a spotlight on the artists, entrepreneurs, entertainers and everyday people doing incredible things in the Armenian community. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

In this episode I sit down with a young Armenian priest - Father Haroutyoun whose journey began at just 10 years old. While most kids were figuring out what they wanted to be when they grew up, he was already beginning a path that would ultimately lead him to priesthood. Now, at 30, he reflects on the experiences, sacrifices, doubts, challenges, and moments of faith that shaped the man he became. We talk about what it's really like to dedicate your life to God at such a young age, how his family and Armenian heritage influenced his journey, the responsibility of serving a church community, and what young people today can learn about purpose and discipline. This conversation goes beyond religion. It's about finding your purpose, staying committed to it, and having the courage to follow a path that isn't always easy or understood by others. A powerful conversation about faith, identity, sacrifice, and what it means to dedicate your life to something bigger than yourself.

This week on the show Laurie (@anylaurie16) has returned to the states and the romance of moving to Europe is not what it once was. Turns out sitting on trains with no air condition makes her reassess some of her thoughts on American heating and cooling systems. Jackie did a show with five Armenians. And if you add up the fractions of Armenian each comic was, you actually get one full blooded Armenian. Plus, have you ever noticed that flight attendants can be very crisp people? Subscribe to the podcast, and give it a 5-star rating and review to help the show move up the charts. Video for the episodes is on The Jackie and Laurie YouTube channel!    Comic of the Week: Alison Spittle @alisonspittle    Become a MaxFun Member for benefits and other great pods:  https://href.li/?https://maximumfun.org/donate Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JackieandLaurie Watch the episodes and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jackie_Kashian See Laurie on tour: https://lauriekilmartin.com/tour-dates See Jackie on tour: https://jackiekashian.com/tour-dates Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief Slut” on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zWwgPA Watch Laurie's special “Cis Woke Grief Slut” on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3NpHlMo Watch Jackie's special “Looking Back” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZfwWvgMT70 Follow Laurie on social media: @anylaurie16  Follow Jackie on social media: @jackiekashian  Recorded and Produced by Kyle Clark : @kyleclarkisrad  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjackielaurie

Sevan Waited Years to Chase Her Dream | Evelina Found Her Voice Through Music Author Sevan Minaskanian and rising Armenian artist Evelina join Paisan Kapitan for an inspiring conversation about purpose, perseverance, creativity, and never giving up on the dream God placed in your heart. Sevan shares her remarkable journey from putting her dream on hold to raise a family, to becoming the author of the acclaimed Winter Series. She opens up about overcoming rejection, surviving bullying, and transforming life's challenges into stories that have touched readers around the world. Joining us from Armenia via Jams Cam, Evelina discusses growing up between Armenia and New York, blending Armenian and English in her music, recording vocals from her own bedroom, and how her background in psychology shapes her songwriting and creative process. In this episode: • Sevan Minaskanian's inspiring publishing journey • Why rejection shouldn't stop your dream • Evelina's unique songwriting process • Balancing Armenian heritage with modern creativity • The Rapid Fire Bonus Round • A heartfelt prayer to close the show If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pursue your passion, this episode will remind you that dreams don't expire—they simply wait for the right moment.

Before we ever turned the coffee cup over, we found ourselves laughing hysterically about everything from losing contact lenses inside your eye for a month to plastic surgery, aging gracefully, skinny jeans, fashion disasters, and why reading glasses suddenly become accessories instead of necessities. Somehow we also managed to debate the ideal size of certain male anatomy, revisit Frank's terrifying experience on Snake, and wonder whether surviving thousands of hissing cockroaches deserves lifetime therapy. As always, nothing is off limits. We also dive into Frank's exciting new chapter. After years spent making other people look beautiful behind the scenes as a celebrity makeup artist, he's finally stepping into the spotlight himself. From modeling during Brooklyn Fashion Week to discovering a confidence he's never truly felt before, Frank opens up about embracing the person he was always meant to become instead of the character everyone else expected him to play. That naturally leads us into one of the most honest conversations we've ever had about identity, self-worth, heartbreak, and learning to stop letting other people write your story. We talk about why reinvention isn't changing who you are—it's finally allowing the real you to show up. Then comes the moment everyone waits for... The Armenian Coffee Reading. The instant we looked inside Frank's cup, we knew this wasn't going to be an ordinary reading. The coffee revealed emotions far deeper than either of us expected. A broken heart that hasn't completely healed. Someone from the past whose energy is still present. The difference between what we need and what we simply want. A powerful exercise involving seven days of handwritten reflections that could completely change the direction of Frank's life. As the symbols continued appearing inside the cup—including an unmistakable facial profile—we watched Frank become visibly emotional as nearly every message resonated with experiences he had never shared publicly. The reading wasn't about predicting the future. It was about finally understanding the past. We also discuss why focusing on career and purpose may be exactly what unlocks the next chapter of his life, how creativity becomes part of healing, and why the greatest love story sometimes begins by choosing yourself first. Of course, because it's UNDRESSED, the emotional moments are constantly interrupted by our completely inappropriate jokes, outrageous one-liners, fashion commentary, SnowWhite90210 sleeping through the entire reading, and enough adult humor to make your grandmother blush. This episode proves exactly why Armenian coffee readings continue to fascinate us. Sometimes the coffee doesn't tell you what you want to hear—it tells you exactly what your soul needs to hear. Grab your favorite cup of coffee because this is one of the most heartfelt, funniest, and unexpectedly emotional episodes we've shared. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel broadens the mind. So the Voxtalks visits a conference, we find the most interesting research from economists just starting out, and hand three of them a microphone. Ad that is today's episode, recorded at the CEPR Paris School of Economics Policy Forum 2026.Listen to hear three findings that undercut conventional wisdom. Guido Lamarmora (University of Nottingham) argues that the usual policy prescription for developing economies that want to industrialise of raising agricultural productivity can deepen their reliance on farming rather than break it. Costanza Tomaselli (Imperial College London) studies what an energy price shock in Mexico does to employment: she finds that firms without access to credit hire rather than fire. Mushegh Tovmasyan (University of Paris-Saclay) follows Armenia after Russia was sanctioned in 2022, where trade doubled but the gains went to incumbents and their workers, not to new firms.The research behind this episode:Lamarmora, Guido. 2026. "The Food Problem in an Open Economy." Tomaselli, Costanza, and Armando Rangel Colina. 2026. "Energy Shocks, Employment Response, and Heterogeneous Credit Access." Tovmasyan, Mushegh. 2026. "Trade and Firm-Level Adjustments to Geopolitical Shifts: Evidence from Armenia." To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, Guido Lamarmora, Costanza Tomaselli, and Mushegh Tovmasyan. 2026. "The Next Generation: PSE 2026." VoxTalks Economics (podcast).About the guestsGuido Lamarmora is completing his PhD at the University of Nottingham, with research on international trade, macro development, and structural transformation. Soon you will find him at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz as a postdoc.Costanza Tomaselli is a PhD candidate at Imperial College Business School, with research spanning financial economics, industrial organisation, and energy economics.Mushegh Tovmasyan is a PhD candidate at University Paris-Saclay, RITM, with research spanning international trade, sanctions, and firm and worker outcomes, built on newly accessible Armenian administrative microdata.Research cited in this episodeThe food problem. The long-standing account of why poor countries keep so many workers in agriculture; households spend most of their income on food, and low farm productivity means many workers are needed just to feed the population. Lamarmora's point is that the standard fix, raising farm productivity or opening to trade, need not hold once you model the economy as open and put land into the picture.Land as a fixed factor. Agriculture uses land, which is fixed, as well as labour. Ignore it and a country with many workers per hectare looks unproductive when it is not. Once land is accounted for, low-income countries turn out to have relatively high agricultural productivity, which flips the conventional diagnosis.Input-output linkages. Industry is wired into the rest of the economy through supply chains, so a rise in industrial productivity or cheaper industrial imports lowers costs everywhere, including on the farm. In Lamarmora's estimates the gains from industry run roughly twice those from raising agricultural productivity.Storm Uri. The February 2021 winter storm that damaged the natural gas pipeline supplying Mexico's electricity, producing a sharp and spatially uneven jump in power prices. Tomaselli uses distance to gas-fired capacity as the source of variation to isolate the labour-market effect of an energy shock.Credit access as a shock absorber. Mexico gave firms no fiscal support after the shock, which let Tomaselli see what finance alone can do. Firms with credit did not change production or employment; they borrowed to smooth the shock. The suggestive model implication is that easing credit frictions could do the work of a blanket energy subsidy at lower cost to the public purse.Sanctions and the neutral economy. Sanctions destroy trade between the sanctioning and target countries but open opportunities for neutrals. Armenia, a landlocked transition economy with trade near 100% of GDP and Russia as its largest partner, saw trade double to triple after 2022. Tovmasyan uses Armenian customs and matched employer-employee microdata to ask whether this is new production, rerouting, or just higher prices.Incumbent-led intermediation. The trade boom was driven by existing large firms scaling up relationships and adding sanctioned goods such as electronics and machinery, not by broad new entry. Employment barely moved; gains showed up as more hours and higher wages for existing workers, which Tovmasyan reads as intermediation rents shared with labour.More VoxTalks Economics episodesPrevious next generations:Paris 25: Ali Bakhtawar, Lucie Giorgi, and Alishuba Philip discuss Lawfare, single sex schooling, and slum clearance.PSE 25: Pelin Ozgul, Deepakshi Singh, and Nathan Vieira on AI in call centres, female employment in India, and short-time work in Europe.Paris 24: Laura Arnemann, Gustavo Julio García Bernal, and Matyas Molnar tall Tim about performance-related pay, intergenerational wealth, and international exhibitions. PSE 24: Alice Chiocchetti, Yuan Hu, and Christoph Semken describe their research on profit-shifting, green tech, and the effect of changing to a greener lifestyle.Follow VoxTalks to discover more of yesterday's stars of tomorrow. 

For many members of Arabic-speaking communities, identity cannot be reduced to a single label. A shared language does not always mean a shared background. Behind the Arabic language are communities with distinct histories, including Assyrians, Armenians, Kurds, Chaldeans, Amazigh and others, each with their own traditions and memories. In the opening episode of SBS Arabic's 'Different but One', we attempt to uncover the uniqueness of each layer of these identities and how these ethnicities are building a harmonious future in Australia. - هذه الحلقة من بودكاست "مختلفون ولكن" تغوص في سؤال الهوية والانتماء داخل المجتمعات الناطقة بالعربية في أستراليا، حيث تتقاطع اللغات والثقافات والذاكرة مع تجربة الهجرة. من الآشوريين والأكراد إلى الأرمن والأمازيغ، يروي ضيوف الحلقة كيف حافظوا على خصوصياتهم الثقافية دون أن يكون ذلك عائقًا أمام التعايش والانفتاح على الآخرين. وتستكشف الحلقة كيف منحت أستراليا مساحة للقاء هويات كانت تفصل بينها السياسة والصراعات، لتصبح القيم الإنسانية المشتركة أساسًا لبناء مجتمع أكثر تنوعًا ووئامًا. كما تطرح تساؤلات عميقة حول معنى الهوية، وإمكانية التمسك بالجذور مع احتضان الاختلاف، مؤكدة أن لكل اسم وقصة وانتماء مكانًا في فسيفساء المجتمع الأسترالي.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the storyteller, Kathy Shimpock, will share  a story from the Langs' Olive Fairy Book.  It's an Armenian tale entitled “The Silver Cane.”  The life of this crone takes an unexpected turn.  We see how even the oldest, smallest and weakest of us can still speak truth to power.Story:  Macler, Frederic, "The Steel Cane," in The Olive Fairy Book, ed. Andrew Lang (London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1907). Illustration:  Pixaby.com.This podcast is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/. Copyright 2026 Kathy Shimpock.    Support the showSupport the showFor more crone tales, visit the "Wise Crone Cottage in the Woods" (http://www.wisecronecottage.com).

Conversations on Groong - August 3, 2026In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Pietro Shakarian about memory, repression, and state power in Armenia across Soviet and contemporary periods. We discuss the Great Purge in Soviet Armenia, the assassination of Aghasi Khanjyan, the suppression of Armenian national institutions under Stalin and Beria, and the parallels between Stalinist erasure and current efforts to control public memory, symbols, and mourning in post-Artsakh Armenia under the Civil Contract regime.Topics:Erasing memory across YerevanGreat Purge in Soviet ArmeniaKhanjyan's assassination and BeriaRepression of Armenia's national institutionsRemembering Stalinist repressionHistorical parallels with modern ArmeniaAttacks on memory and ChurchOpposition strategy after the electionGuest: Pietro ShakarianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 573 | Recorded: July 31, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/573VIDEO: https://youtu.be/njuZiy8goyU#Armenia #GreatPurge #AghasiKhanjyan #PietroShakarian #Artsakh #ArmenianChurch #PoliticalRepression #MemoryUnderSiege #Authoritarianism #SovietArmeniaSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En esta ocasión, la música nos lleva por Inglaterra, con inspiraciones etíopes; por Canadá, con inspiraciones armenias; por Francia, con inspiraciones colombianas; por California, con inspiraciones ucranianas; trayendo también la música de los tuaregs y viajando por el Líbano, Occitania, Finlandia, Sicilia y Malawi. El número uno nos lo ofrece la alianza mexicano-colombiana de Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers. A free overview of this month's Transglobal World Music Chart, compiled through the voting of a panel of world music specialists from all continents, of which the makers of Mundofonías are co-creators and co-promoters. On this occasion, the music takes us through England, with Ethiopian inspirations; through Canada, with Armenian inspirations; through France, with Colombian inspirations; through California, with Ukrainian inspirations; also incorporating the music of the Tuareg people and journeying through Lebanon, Occitania, Finland, Sicily and Malawi. The number one comes from the Mexican-Colombian alliance of Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers. – Fairfield Ethio Jazz Project - Arbegnoch - Global Riddims presents: Beyond the algorithm, volume 1 [V.A.] – Medusa Quartet - Tamzara - Weaving gold in broken places – Ibrahim Maalouf - Zaatar & zeit - Trumpets of Michel-Ange, vol. 2 – Aàgut - Lo paire do novi - Trama – Antti Paalanen - Aijaijai - Haitarimarinadi – Nuhara - Ora cu (cantu ri salinai) - Rama – Aïtawa - Sabrosura 'e gaita - Pasaje – Boniface Ndamera and The Lucky Stars - Chinafuna mbale - Sounds of Malawi, vol. 1 [V.A.] – Tamikrest - Inizdjam - Assikel – Kitka - Oj ty misjacju - Kolo – Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers - Cumbia del lobo - Ruido Tovar Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers ( Valerie Miranda)

What does it take to turn heartbreak into music... and a pandemic hobby into a thriving business? On this episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan sits down with rising Armenian hip-hop artist Franco Drew, who opens up about depression, purpose, the inspiration behind his upcoming album Jolly Kid, and why making an impact matters more than chasing fame. Then meet Suzy, founder of Shishaya Premium Hookah Catering, who transformed a simple passion into one of Southern California's premier hookah catering companies while balancing a successful career in finance. It's a conversation about faith, perseverance, entrepreneurship, music, and discovering the purpose God has for your life.

Twin City's Destiny Was Already WrittenPol's Armenian coffee reading takes center stage as we sit down with the incredibly talented twins of Twin City for one of the most emotional and surprisingly accurate coffee readings we've ever experienced. What begins as a fun tradition quickly turns into a deeply personal conversation when the coffee cup immediately reveals an unexpected "third person," leading us on a hilarious path of trying to figure out exactly who Pol' was seeing in the cup. As the reading unfolds, Pol uncovers something much deeper about Anjali's life. He sees someone who quietly carries the weight of everyone else's happiness while sacrificing pieces of her own. His message is clear: stop living for everyone else and start living authentically. The twins also open up about their creative journey, their upcoming debut album Fantasy Love, and the exciting direction of the music they're already creating afterward. Pol predicts their NEXT album has the potential to become their biggest breakthrough because it reflects empowerment and finding their own voices. We also discuss collaboration, songwriting, Bella Thorne's first awards dress designed by Pol, and why constructive criticism creates better art. The reading ends with the discovery of a giant letter "V" in the coffee cup, which Pol believes represents an important future opportunity they should embrace. The twins leave saying they feel completely "undressed" after revealing so much about themselves and admitting the reading was "scarily accurate." Between laughter, heartfelt advice and uncanny predictions, this episode proves why our Armenian Coffee Reading continues to amaze guests and listeners alike. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ancient story of Ahiqar follows a legendary wise man and royal adviser at the court of the Assyrian king Sennacherib. After adopting his nephew Nadan and teaching him a long collection of proverbs, Ahiqar is betrayed, falsely accused of treason, condemned to death, and forced to hide beneath his own house. His eventual return leads to a strange contest of riddles with the Pharaoh of Egypt and a final confrontation with the student who rejected his wisdom.Preserved in an ancient Aramaic papyrus from Elephantine and in later Syriac, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Slavonic, and Ethiopic versions, the Tale of Ahiqar may be the oldest Mesopotamian story to survive beyond the disappearance of cuneiform culture. This episode explores the story's Assyrian background, its relationship to ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, its memorable proverbs and insults, and the way traditional stories were used to form memory, judgment, and moral character.Topics include Ahiqar, Nadan, Sennacherib, ancient Assyria, Nineveh, Elephantine, Aramaic literature, Syriac literature, Mesopotamian wisdom, ancient proverbs, the Tale of Ahiqar, the Thousand and One Nights, ancient Egypt, Pharaoh, Assyrian court culture, and ancient Near Eastern storytelling.Music from the show: oldeststories.net/music (or search "Oldest Stories Music")Support the show:Books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate: oldeststories.netPatreon / YouTube members get bonus episodes: patreon.com/JamesBleckleyNo-AI readings of ancient texts: youtube.com/@osnightreading

A teen golf prodigy launches a powerful drive that kills a golf caddy at a tony New York country club. Investigations and hidden scandals soon follow.So begins best-selling Vermont author Chris Bohjalian's spellbinding new book, “The Amateur.” His 26th novel is classic Bohjalian: a riveting tale told by a female protagonist that weaves together mystery, intrigue, romance, betrayal and secrets that had me frantically turning the page to find out what happens next.Bohjalian is among Vermont's most beloved and prolific authors of literary and historical fiction. His work has been translated into more than 35 languages, and three of his novels — “Secrets of Eden,” “Midwives” and “Past the Bleachers” — have been made into movies. “The Flight Attendant” is an Emmy-nominated series on HBO Max. He has also written three plays. The New York Times Book Review named “The Amateur” one of “The Novels Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026.”Bohjalian often writes from the perspective of a female protagonist. “I do it because I think a woman is more likely than a man to go on the emotional odyssey that the tale demands,” he told me. He said he considers it high praise when a reader tells him, “I thought you were a woman.”Bohjalian, who lives in Weybridge, has won numerous literary awards. He wrote the “Idyll Banter” column for the Burlington Free Press for nearly 25 years, has written for The New York Times and The Washington Post, and writes periodic essays on his Substack. He is a graduate of Amherst College.Bohjalian has also been recognized for his efforts to educate Americans about the Armenian genocide. He has family who survived the genocide, which was launched in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 and resulted in the deaths of as many as 1.2 million Armenians. He has written regularly on the topic, including his 2012 book, “The Sandcastle Girls,” which is a love story with the genocide as its backdrop. He is keenly aware that history often repeats itself.“Genocide begins with language, by demonizing the minority, by reducing them to something less than human, something like an insect, a vermin, a parasite, a germ,” he told me. “Just as the Ottoman Empire used that language about the Armenians, or the Nazis used that sort of language about the Jewish citizens of Europe, increasingly in the United States we see immigrants or people from other countries demonized in much the same way.”He cited the example of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance “demonizing Ohio Haitian citizens, claiming that they were so animalistic they ate dogs and cats.”“I vacillate wildly between whether I believe that democracy in America is really in jeopardy or simply believing that we are in a cycle right now where there is a stupidity, a cruelty and a savagery that is cyclical, and eventually we will swing back,” he said.Bohjalian kicks off a national book tour for “The Amateur” with an event at the South Burlington Public Library on Saturday. He has another novel due out in 2028 and is at work on a play.His advice to aspiring writers?“Write because you love it. Write in the genre you love to read. Write every day.”

Matthew Toffolo interviewed Hasmik Chakhmakhchyan about the music video "Silence of My Soul," which featured music by Armenian composer Araxia Muhusharyan. Hasmik explained that the video aimed to depict the internal world and feelings of a person when they experience music alone, using minimalistic visual techniques with natural lighting in a single studio location. The two-month preparation process included storyboarding and careful attention to detail, with post-production taking additional months where both the director and musician reviewed every aspect of the final cut. Hasmik indicated they have worked on diverse projects, including documentaries and crossover opera, and while they are unsure about future music videos, they continue to create different types of content across various genres. https://www.instagram.com/amen_project/ —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

| Two Incredible Armenian Success Stories | What does it take to build a legacy? In this powerful episode of **Between the Notes**, Paisan Kapitan sits down with two men whose journeys couldn't be more different—but whose determination led them to extraordinary success.

This week we're featuring two of our favorite stories from the past year. Meet the Duduk Whisperer: A Bay Area Armenian Folk Musician Revives Centuries of Soul San Francisco Bay Area-based Khatchadour Khatchadourian is pushing the boundaries of traditional Armenian music. The vocalist and musician plays the duduk, an ancient double reed wind instrument carved from apricot wood, which has cultural ties to the country. Last October, KQED's Elize Manoukian brought us this profile about how Khatchadourian is preserving culture through sound. Small Ring, Big Dreams: The Central Valley's Backyard Wrestling Underdogs If you turn off Highway 99 just north of Stockton, you'll find the 209 Dragon's Den. The venue is wedged between a private home, a plant nursery and a barn, offering one of the humbler places to tangle in the independent wrestling scene. Since it launched about a year ago, it's been drawing wrestlers from around the state. But the 209 Dragon's Den isn't just a place to bring the community together– it also helps wrestlers better understand themselves and their sport. In March, reporter Hannah Weaver took us ringside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of the Armenian dairy farmer and the Pentecostal movement in the 20th century. GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89787313197 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)

Joel Tenney returns to the Wisenuts Podcast for one of our most in-depth conversations yet.In this episode, Joel discusses his recent work in Armenia, the historical research he's uncovered, and previously unseen Armenian Genocide archives that he believes could reshape parts of the historical conversation. He also shares stories from his time in the region, reflects on the future of Armenia, and explains why preserving historical documents is so important.The discussion also explores immigration, nationalism, Christianity, Israel, Zionism, identity, American history, and the role faith plays in Joel's worldview. Along the way, the conversation touches on President Trump, modern politics, and the challenges facing both Armenia and the United States.Whether you agree or disagree with the perspectives shared, this episode offers a wide-ranging discussion on history, politics, religion, and current events.Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode! Follow us on all Social Media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WiseNutsInstagram: instagram.com/wisenuts_podcastWisenuts Merchandise: https://wisenutspodcast.com/General Sponsors:Megeredchian Law

Welcome back to UNDRESSED: THE HAUTE SEAT with Sky Askari, where couture meets chaos and absolutely nothing is off limits.. We put Sky directly in the fashion haute seat as we dive into celebrity style, diamonds, reality TV drama, and some very strong opinions that are guaranteed to get people talking. We kick things off with our signature segment, Runway Rundown, where we break down the good, the bad, the ugly, and the “what were you wearing and why?” Before the fashion critiques begin, we remind everyone to grab an Armenian coffee reading, pick up our book Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon, and take home a SnowBubu because, according to Sky, she can't wait to get one herself. Our first fashion victim—or fashion icon, depending on who you ask—is none other than Zendaya and Tom Holland. While Pol admires Zendaya's edgy leather look, Sky and Patrik immediately zero in on what they think is missing: better proportions, more jewelry, and a softer silhouette. The three of us hilariously debate leather skirts, body chains, motorcycle vibes, and whether even one of Hollywood's biggest stars can pull off a look that feels slightly unfinished. Next, we turn our attention to The Valley star Jasmine Goode's wedding. We gush over Jasmine's romantic lace gown while questioning whether her wife Melissa's bridal style matched the occasion. What follows is a surprisingly passionate conversation about same-sex weddings, bridal fashion, and the importance of finding a style that reflects both personalities. Then the tables turn as Sky becomes the subject of her own fashion critique. We dissect one of her Dolce & Gabbana lace looks from a lupus charity event, debating skirt lengths, scalloped hems, metallic lace, and the eternal struggle between sexy and sophisticated. Sky takes the criticism like a pro while Pol offers couture-level tailoring advice and reassures her that her current leather-and-jewelry ensemble is absolutely on point. The fashion talk quickly transforms into a jewelry masterclass when Sky reveals details about her custom pieces and offers to design a one-of-a-kind ring for Pol's neglected index finger. Between discussions about coin collections, wedding bands, and statement jewelry, the conversation takes a hilarious detour as we joke about flying first class, surviving long flights, and who really gets the better seat. Then it's time for Haute Topics, and things get even juicier. We tackle one of the most controversial luxury debates of the year: lab-grown diamonds versus natural diamonds. Sky doesn't hesitate, declaring her love for the real thing while admitting that changing trends have pushed her to explore lab-created collections for her own jewelry line. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when she hints at tension involving another cast member entering the jewelry world, insisting that nobody can compete with what she has spent nearly a decade building. Sky opens up about her deep connection to her jewelry designs, explaining that every piece reflects her own personality and vision. We discuss competition, authenticity, and why true luxury is about far more than trends. Finally, we approach one of the biggest headlines in the world—growing tensions involving Iran and the United States. While Sky respectfully declines to dive into politics, the conversation reveals just how personal and emotional these issues can be for the Persian community. From Zendaya and Tom Holland to The Valley, Dolce & Gabbana, diamonds, wedding gowns, and reality-TV rivalries, Part 3 proves that fashion is never just fashion—it's personal, emotional, and occasionally downright messy. And just when you think we've covered it all, we're about to head into the Armenian coffee reading. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when an Italian from New York falls in love with an Armenian girl... and ends up falling in love with an entire culture? In this special episode of Between the Notes, host Paisan Kapitan sits down with the woman behind it all—his wife, Mrs. Paisan—for one of the most personal conversations ever featured on the show. Together they share the incredible story of how they met, how God brought them together, the challenges of a cross-cultural marriage, miracles they've witnessed, practical advice for couples, and the faith that continues to hold their family together. The episode also features an exclusive Jams Cam interview from Dubai with award-winning Armenian actor Armen Greyg. From Hollywood and Bollywood to Netflix's Extraction 2, Armen shares his remarkable journey through the entertainment industry, the challenges he's overcome, and what's next in his international career. In this episode: • The real story behind Paisan & Mrs. Paisan • Marriage advice rooted in faith and experience • Miracles that strengthened their walk with God • A rapid-fire bonus round with Mrs. Paisan • A heartfelt prayer for marriages, families, and everyone watching • Exclusive Jams Cam interview with award-winning Armenian actor Armen Greyg If this episode encouraged you, made you laugh, or strengthened your faith, please hit the Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who could use a little hope today.

In the Haute Seat, our unforgettable conversation with Katie Ginella delivers everything Bravo fans could ask for: shocking Housewives revelations, celebrity encounters, fashion critiques, and some of the funniest moments we've had in the studio. We kick things off diving into Katie's obsession with RuPaul and the impact that RuPaul's Drag Race has had on generations of people who simply wanted to feel accepted. We swap stories about attending the very first RuPaul's Drag Race premiere party, where RuPaul himself was hilariously denied entry because he wasn't in drag and had forgotten his ID. From Lady Bunny to backstage moments at Drag Race, Katie gushes over the icon who changed the world for millions. Naturally, the conversation spirals into pop culture, with Madonna's legendary habit of showing up hours late to concerts, George Michael becoming Katie's nine-year-old son's newest obsession, and Katie sharing details about her new podcast, Bravo's Most Wanted, which she launched after initially developing a different show with Monica Garcia from Salt Lake City before teaming up with Jamie Rice. We also reveal that years before Modern Family, Bravo passed on our own pilot, Designer Family, because executives didn't believe audiences were ready to watch two gay men raising a teenage daughter in Beverly Hills. Looking back now, it feels unbelievable. Katie gets candid about how reality television affected her children, revealing that her daughter received death threats after being targeted online and that filming RHOC took an emotional toll on the entire family. We also get the inside scoop on Kylie auditioning for Love Island and whether Katie's kids would ever join a “Next Gen OC.” Then comes one of the biggest bombshells of the episode: we reveal that we were among the very first people to witness the beginnings of Scandoval while filming Scheana Shay's wedding in Cancun. We recount seeing Tom Schwartz kiss Raquel Leviss on camera before later spotting Tom Sandoval kissing her off camera—long before the scandal exploded across the Bravo universe. Katie is left absolutely stunned by the story. The Housewives tea continues as Katie opens up about her biggest regrets from Orange County, admitting that she wishes she had stood up for herself more instead of trying to keep the peace. She addresses misconceptions that she is a liar, talks about the difference between “show friends” and “real friends,” and explains why she believes much of modern reality television has become performative. The mood shifts when SnowWhite90210 finally returns from the groomer and instantly steals the spotlight. Between puppy talk, frozen dog sperm, and plans for Mochi's future puppies, things take a hilariously unexpected turn. Katie also opens up about one of the most emotional chapters of her life: being adopted from Korea as a baby. She shares her complicated feelings about eventually meeting her birth mother, revealing that she simply wants to thank the woman who gave her a chance at the life she has today. We discuss identity, belonging, and the deep love Katie found with her husband Matt after surviving an allegedly abusive first marriage. As we head into Runway Rundown, Katie weighs in on the latest RHOC cast photos, revealing her favorite looks from Shannon Beador, Tamra Judge, and Vicki Gunvalson while hilariously critiquing the gowns worn by Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jen Pedranti, and newcomer Carmella GarciaPol' gives his expert couture opinions, breaking down why quality and custom tailoring matter at every age. Throughout the episode, Katie remains refreshingly honest about the realities of Housewives fame, the friendships she misses, the betrayals she still struggles with, and whether she would ever return to RHOC. Between RuPaul, Madonna, Ariana Madix, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss, Sutton Stracke, Vicki Gunvalson, and SnowWhite90210, the Haute Seat is packed with unforgettable moments and enough Bravo tea to keep fans talking until her Armenian coffee reading. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Undressed, we sit down with the stunning, outspoken and unapologetically honest Katie Ginella from The Real Housewives of Orange County, and absolutely nothing is off limits. Between Pol' running out to rescue SnowWhite90210 from the groomers and our first sips of Armenian coffee, Katie wastes no time pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the Housewives cameras. Katie takes us all the way back to how she landed on RHOC after years of being pursued by casting through her husband's connections in the sports world. She opens up about becoming the very first Asian-American Housewife in Orange County history and the enormous responsibility she felt representing Korean adoptees and the Asian community on such a massive platform. We dive into her fascinating career before reality television, from modeling and sports broadcasting to launching her alcohol brand and her new podcast, Bravo's Most Wanted. The conversation quickly turns juicy as Katie reveals the shocking realities of filming Housewives. She tells us that what she expected to be “real life” turned out to be anything but, describing producer influence, cast politics, strict contracts, surprise bonus deductions, and even being prevented from attending off-camera events and fashion shows. Katie shares how her friendship with Gina began through Sutton Stracke, why she believes the women ultimately banded together against her, and why she felt she was unfairly painted as the villain. We get the inside scoop on the Housewives machine, including group chats, casting decisions, behind-the-scenes drama, and Katie's candid thoughts on Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Vicki Gunvalson and newcomer Carmela. Katie even predicts that Season 20 could mark the end of RHOC as we know it. The tea gets even hotter when Katie opens up about the infamous lie-detector storyline, revealing that it took place in Emily's closet and sharing why she believes viewers eventually saw through the narrative. She also dishes on Bravo contracts, the restrictions placed on cast members, losing money after appearing on Jeff Lewis Live, and why some Housewives may be far wealthier—or far less wealthy—than audiences think. Beyond the drama, Katie gives us a deeply personal look into her life away from television. She talks about her happy marriage, raising a blended family, navigating adoption, her hopes of finally meeting her birth mother in Korea, and the emotional toll that reality TV can take on real families. She shares stories about her husband Matt, their life in Orange County, and why strong relationships survive reality television while weak ones crack under the pressure. We also veer into everything from Ozempic and Hollywood body culture to golf reporting, modeling, Anderson Cooper crushes, and the delicate politics of friendships inside the Bravo universe. Along the way, Katie delivers some of the sharpest one-liners we've ever heard, joking that there have been “186 Housewives and 185 narcissists.” As the Armenian coffee settles, Katie reflects on what she would do differently if she ever returned to Housewives, whether she could forgive old castmates, and why authenticity—not manufactured drama—is what reality television desperately needs. Equal parts hilarious, emotional and jaw-dropping, The Interview is packed with behind-the-scenes secrets Bravo fans have been waiting to hear. BEST QUOTE: “I thought Housewives was going to be real—and it wasn't.” Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A TikTok review of a $38 Armenian basturma brisket sandwich has exploded into one of the biggest food controversies Los Angeles has seen all year. This week, Luca is joined by Taqueando producer Robert Haleblian, who's been following Glendale favorite Yerord Mas since its pop-up days, to unpack how one viral video ignited a debate about restaurant pricing, tradition, influencer culture, and why some cuisines are still expected to stay cheap. If you've seen the Richie Gaines, Yerord Mas, or Los Angeles Times discourse online, this is the conversation behind the headlines.Then it's time for Chef's Kiss / Big Miss with MY WIFE as the crew weighs in on Diarrhea Lettuce Summer, the rise of luxury all-you-can-eat buffets, Chipotle opening in Mexico, The Tasting Kitchen's return to Venice, and whether food media needs more people who've actually worked in restaurants.

Katie Ginella is back and we close out the week with one of our favorite traditions: the Armenian coffee reading. What starts as a fun conversation quickly turns into an incredibly personal and surprisingly moving experience as Katie opens up about identity, family, friendship, and what comes next after her whirlwind journey through reality television. As Pol' studies Katie's coffee grounds, he immediately sees three major trips in her future—including a life-changing journey that will completely alter her perspective. While Katie initially thinks of upcoming trips to Montana, New York, and her tenth wedding anniversary getaway with husband Matt Ginella, the conversation takes a profound turn when Korea enters the picture. Pol predicts that one trip, in particular, will transform her emotionally, giving her a stronger foundation and helping her finally feel grounded in a way she never has before. Katie becomes emotional as the reading shifts toward her adoption story. She reveals that her birth name was Junghwa, which means “pure,” and is stunned to discover that her adoptive name, Katie, carries the same meaning. Together, we unravel the possibility that the connection between the two names may hold a deeper significance than anyone realized. Pol encourages Katie to trace the history of her birth name and believes that understanding its origins may unlock answers she has been searching for her entire life. For the first time, Katie shares intimate details about her biological mother, who was only fifteen years old when she gave birth and worked in a factory until the day Katie was born. She explains that she has her birth mother's name, birthday, and even a heartfelt letter that was included with her adoption papers. Katie also reveals that both her biological mother and foster mother in Korea have expressed interest in meeting her, leaving her with the final decision about whether to take that monumental step. In one of the most jaw-dropping moments of the episode, Katie reveals that another medium told her nearly the exact same thing six months earlier—that traveling to Korea would not only change her life, but also profoundly impact the life of her daughter. As the pieces begin to fall into place, it becomes clear that this isn't simply a vacation; it could be the emotional journey Katie has been searching for all along. The conversation deepens as Katie reflects on feeling stuck at a crossroads. After spending her twenties and thirties raising children and supporting her family, she admits that she's now trying to discover what her next chapter will look like. Though she previously built a successful career in the golf and fashion industries, Katie confesses that she isn't chasing money anymore—she's searching for fulfillment, purpose, and something meaningful to leave behind. We also revisit the heartbreak surrounding her friendship with Jen Pedranti. Katie candidly shares how deeply hurt she still feels, explaining that the pain went far beyond television storylines and extended into their real lives and families. She reflects on loyalty, betrayal, and the difficulty of understanding how someone you trusted could turn away from you. As the coffee reading continues, Pol' delivers one final message: Katie has spent much of her life helping others cross the street while forgetting to cross it herself. The reading challenges her to stop rescuing everyone around her and instead focus on her own happiness, ambitions, and voice. Katie immediately connects the message to a recent situation involving her son's friend, who had been living with her family for weeks before they realized they were enabling him. By the end of the episode, Katie leaves with a renewed sense of purpose and a challenge to finally put herself first. Between revelations about Korea, emotional reflections on family, conversations about legacy and identity, and one unforgettable Armenian coffee reading, this becomes less about Housewives drama and more about discovering who Katie Ginella truly is away from the cameras. The episode closes with Katie describing herself as “beautiful, fulfilled, and a little emotional”—the perfect ending to an extraordinary conversation. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Topalian joins the WiseNuts Podcast for one of his most personal conversations yet. Best known for playing the intimidating mob boss opposite Jacob Elordi in HBO's Euphoria, Jack opens up about how the role came together, working with Sam Levinson, and why he believes Season 3 may be the end of the series.Beyond Hollywood, the conversation dives into Jack's remarkable life story—from emigrating to America as a child and growing up Armenian, to careers in construction, music and real estate before finding success as an actor. Along the way, the hosts explore unforgettable childhood memories, travel, sports, classic films, celebrity encounters, and what it really takes to make it in the entertainment industry.If you're a fan of Euphoria, filmmaking, acting, or simply love hearing incredible life stories, this episode is packed with fascinating conversations and plenty of laughs.Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode! Follow us on all Social Media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WiseNutsInstagram: instagram.com/wisenuts_podcastWisenuts Merchandise: https://wisenutspodcast.com/General Sponsors:Megeredchian Law

I am fascinated with the idea of luxury brands like Dior, LVMH and Armani. It is clearly more than just diversification or trying to find new revenue streams. It is and has become part of the brand On a recent trip to Beverly Hills, I was invited to lunch with the group from Chateau Y'quem. I moved the entire schedule around (duh), to be there. And though I was remiss in remembering who fronted the hospitality, I was taken by the hospitality just the same. Now I am taken by the woman of was at the helm that day. Meet Fahara Zamorano. If you think the wine world is just swirling glasses and sniffing out tasting notes, Fajara Zamorano is here to flip your tablecloth. She strides into Wine Talks declaring, "You gotta remove the ego," and then proceeds to break down luxury wine culture not with snobbery, but with the kind of candor that leaves sommeliers and armchair tasters alike scrambling to rethink what it means to appreciate wine. Raised in the vine-studded valleys near Santiago, with the occasional detour into the Atacama desert—the driest place on earth—Fajara Zamorano grew up living the contrast between farmland "fairytale" and the arid edge of the world. No wonder she grew into someone who can call out ego in the most self-important industry on earth, then build a wine program for Monsieur Dior in Beverly Hills—where the stakes are as high as the heels. You're not just getting tips about which bottle to order at dinner. You're going to learn why the true luxury isn't price tags or Instagram clout, but the ability to see, anticipate, and dissolve the invisible barriers between guest and experience. Fajara Zamorano peels back the silk curtain on how fine dining works—how sommeliers read people, how guest notes are kept, and why even the "perfect" wine list is about much more than showing off. She'll have you questioning why we talk more about pesticides in strawberries than in the Cabernet you're sipping, and challenge the way the wine industry sacrifices humanity at the altar of mass marketing. She knows firsthand the battles of fighting for sustainable farming in a market obsessed with buzzwords, and still keeps her sense of humor when talking about Champagne, Armenian wines, or the eccentricities of the ladies who lunch on Rodeo Drive. If you've ever cringed at a wine list, been intimidated at a high-end restaurant, or wondered whether all this luxury talk means anything, this conversation is the antidote. Fajara Zamorano and Paul K will not only teach you how restaurants wield psychology like a decanter, but why the best experiences always put people before ego, and farming before flash. What you'll actually learn in this episode:

(July 14, 2026) ABC News tech reporter joins the show for ‘Tech Tuesday.’ Today, Rich talks about Apple saying OpenAI ‘is rotten to it’s core,’ and META pulling a controversial feature. The Pentagon has released a new trove of UFO files. The superrich aren’t just buying mansions… they want the entire block. ‘It Looks Like War’: How a $38 Armenian brisket sandwich ignited debate over culture and cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the most unforgettable people don't just build careers. They build conversations. They build classics. In this special episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan welcomes beloved media personality Louisa Sharamatyan and legendary Armenian recording artist Joseph Krikorian for two inspiring conversations about purpose, perseverance, legacy, and staying authentic in an ever-changing world. Louisa opens up about life on the other side of the microphone after years interviewing celebrities across Fox 11, Entertainment Tonight, AfterBuzz TV, and her own hit show, Louisa Live. She shares the mindset that keeps her positive, why authenticity wins on social media, what truly builds a successful personal brand, and why ordinary people often have the most extraordinary stories. Joseph Krikorian reflects on nearly four decades in music, from growing up during war in Lebanon to becoming one of Armenian music's most recognizable voices around the world. He shares never-before-heard stories about sacrificing everything to record his first album, working alongside the legendary Paul Baghdadlian, surviving difficult seasons in his career, reinventing himself through entrepreneurship, and how his Christian faith has carried him through every chapter. Together, these two remarkable guests remind us that true success isn't measured by fame... It's measured by the lives you impact. In this episode you'll hear: • Louisa Sharamatyan's journey from entertainment reporter to respected media personality • Why authenticity matters more than perfection in today's social media world • The biggest mistakes people make when building a personal brand • Joseph Krikorian's incredible 40-year journey through Armenian music • Behind-the-scenes stories about the legendary Paul Baghdadlian • Growing up during war in Lebanon and overcoming impossible odds • Reinventing yourself when life forces you to change directions • Faith, family, resilience, and leaving a meaningful legacy • A heartfelt prayer to close another unforgettable episode of Between the Notes This is more than an interview. It's a conversation about purpose, legacy, and what it really means to leave your mark on the world.

Wendy Braun is back, and it takes an unexpected turn from spicy hot sauce and outrageous travel confessions to one of our deepest Armenian coffee readings yet. Wendy arrives bearing a gift straight from “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat” — vintage bottles of Rocking Grandma's Hot Sauce — which sends us into a hilarious conversation about television memorabilia, collectibles, and our obsession with bringing home souvenirs from famous sets and palaces. What begins as a playful exchange quickly spirals into stories about high tea at the Laura Ashley manor in Wales, questionable salt-and-pepper-shaker acquisitions, and why Pol proudly embraces his title as a “collecto.” Between laughs, Wendy shares behind-the-scenes details about “Jury Duty,” reveals that Season 3 will feature an entirely new cast, and encourages us to audition. Then it's time for Wendy's Armenian coffee reading. Pol' immediately sees a woman who has always known exactly what she wanted out of life: a successful career, a loving husband, and a family. Wendy opens up about meeting her soulmate years before they started dating and recalls the pivotal moment she told him that if he planned to surf the world in a van, he wasn't the man she would build a future with. Twenty years of marriage later, she admits that while awards and Emmy recognition are exciting, nothing compares to coming home to her husband and children. The conversation dives into astrology as Wendy reveals she's a double Aries with a Gemini rising and Taurus moon, sparking an emotional connection when Pol realizes Wendy shares the exact birthday of both his mother and his oldest friend. As the reading continues, Pol' uncovers Wendy's remarkable ability to compartmentalize pain while carrying the emotional weight of a fractured relationship. He offers an unexpected exercise: write a letter, mail it to yourself, and release the guilt that comes from loving someone who may no longer be emotionally available. Wendy candidly reflects on boundaries, chosen family, and the complicated reality of loving people through mental health struggles. The reading shifts back to joy as Pol' describes Wendy's home life as an oasis built on teamwork, support, and unconditional love. He predicts a deeply personal project on Wendy's horizon that will bring fulfillment far beyond anything she expects. Then, in one of the episode's most emotional moments, Wendy shares the final words her late father left on her answering machine before his passing in 1997: “Keep going, sunshine.” The phrase became her lifelong mantra, carrying her through rejection, motherhood, success, and heartbreak. Together, we talk about what it means to be creative warriors in Hollywood — to get knocked down, stand back up, and keep fighting for your dreams. We also reminisce about the masks we designed and sent to Wendy during COVID, proving that even the smallest acts of kindness can become lifelong memories. By the end of the episode, Wendy leaves feeling hopeful, inspired, and convinced that something beautiful is still waiting around the corner — and we couldn't agree more. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick answers candid questions about suffering, God’s hiddenness, and the interplay between free will and evil, weaving in scripture and Catholic tradition at every turn. Moving from the complexities of Church authority battles to the gentle art of helping friends become curious about faith, Patrick sprinkles practical wisdom on topics like late-in-life marriage, prenuptial agreements, and how anyone can approach the Liturgy of the Hours. April - Why doesn't God show His face and talk to us? Why does he allow suffering? (01:18) Bob –What is the difference between SSPX and Armenian or Byzantine rites of church? (09:49) Molly (email) - My non-religious neighbors’ two sons attended Vacation Bible Camp at our parish, loved it, and now want to learn more about Catholicism—how can I gently support and encourage their interest as a close family friend without overwhelming them with books or too much information? (18:07) Alex - My girlfriend seems pathologically jealous. Is there something in the Bible that can help her overcome this? (23:59) Yollie - Is there a time when you are too old to get married? Does a prenuptial agreement invalidate a marriage? (34:22) Linda - What is the Church’s view on novenas? (37:35) Monica (email) – Is there a laymen’s version of the Liturgy of the Hours? (40:45) Doloris (email) - Our parish priest mentioned that the verse in Matthew about the yoke being light was something many scholars believe that Jesus quoted from Sirach. If that’s true, wouldn’t that be a strong case toward the legitimacy of Sirach in the Bible? Fr. Jim (email) – Lay people can bless their homes Mack (email) - When everything in tech is getting smaller and faster these huge Data Centers do not make any sense to me.

Subscribe now for an ad-free experience. Danny and Derek are joined by Jake Nabel, Tombros early career professor of classical studies and assistant professor of classics and ancient Mediterranean studies at Penn State, to talk about Roman-Parthian relations in antiquity. The group discusses the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, the rise of the Parthian Empire and the Arsacid dynasty following the fall of the Achaemenids and Alexander the Great, and the inherent challenges of relying on Greco-Roman historiography. They also delve into how Iranian and Armenian sources reshape our understanding of the period, the deep cultural misunderstanding between Roman hostage-taking and Parthian cliental fosterage, the cultural barriers preventing intermarriage, and the modern Iranian reception of pre-Islamic empires, including contemporary parallels to Reza Pahlavi. Read Jake's book The Arsacids of Rome: Misunderstanding in Roman-Parthian Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Derek are joined by Jake Nabel, Tombros early career professor of classical studies and assistant professor of classics and ancient Mediterranean studies at Penn State, to talk about Roman-Parthian relations in antiquity. The group discusses the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, the rise of the Parthian Empire and the Arsacid dynasty following the fall of the Achaemenids and Alexander the Great, and the inherent challenges of relying on Greco-Roman historiography. They also delve into how Iranian and Armenian sources reshape our understanding of the period, the deep cultural misunderstanding between Roman hostage-taking and Parthian cliental fosterage, the cultural barriers preventing intermarriage, and the modern Iranian reception of pre-Islamic empires, including contemporary parallels to Reza Pahlavi.Read Jake's book The Arsacids of Rome: Misunderstanding in Roman-Parthian Relations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What started as a simple trip to Patrik's 40-year Walnut High School reunion in Idyllwild turned into one of the most emotional weekends we've ever shared. We take you behind the scenes of every hilarious, awkward and heartfelt moment—from classmates joking about escaping to Costa Rica, oversized breakfasts with SnowWhite90210, and our failed attempt at "hiking," to tequila shots on the reunion red carpet, luxury watches, mountain adventures and why Pol spent half the weekend trying to wake up a very sleepy Patrik. Then everything changed. One of Patrik's former high school football bullies—the same person who admitted to bullying him for being gay and even spit on him during a school play—walked across the room after 40 years to apologize. We relive the emotional conversation, what forgiveness really means, and why Pol wasn't about to let him off the hook without asking the question everyone else was thinking. We also share the hilarious disaster of Patrik's misspelled reunion name badge (again!), discovering the memorial table for classmates we've lost, reconnecting with old friends, hearing about Patrik's very first girlfriend, dancing the night away, reliving California's infamous high school smoking section, and laughing over stories only classmates from the Class of '86 could appreciate. Along the way we talk about growing older, chasing dreams, finding happiness, surviving high school, and realizing just how far life has taken us—from Walnut High School to television, fashion, radio and beyond. We also revisit the emotional story of Pol being honored by his Armenian school years ago, the acceptance speech that accidentally left Patrik out, and why they're still laughing about it today. Of course, no episode would be complete without Armenian Coffee Reading moments, SnowWhite90210 stealing the spotlight, travel tips for Idyllwild, a shout-out to Raj and The Bunkhouse, plenty of celebrity-style fashion commentary, and the playful banter that makes our marriage—and this podcast—so much fun. If you've ever wondered whether you should attend your high school reunion, this episode may just convince you to go... because sometimes healing, forgiveness, unexpected laughter and lifelong friendships are waiting 40 years later. Best Quote "Closure doesn't come from the apology—it comes from the life you've built." Subscribe to our audio:linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:Instagram: @polatteuTikTok: @polatteuX: @polatteuwww.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:Instagram: @patriksimpsonTikTok: @patriksimpsonwww.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210:Instagram: @snowwhite90210X: @SnowWhite9010www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast #ArmenianCoffeeReading SnowBubu makes the perfect gift!https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today he’s known mainly as a figure from medals carried to insure safe travels, but that image of a giant carrying the Christ Child across a dangerous river represents only the final stage in the long and strange evolution of the saint’s legend. Earlier or forgotten aspects of his story describe Christopher as a ferocious soldier, the Devil’s servant, a cannibal, and even a dog-headed monster. Our episode begins with the best known version of the tale recorded in The Golden Legend, the classic collection of hagiographies written in 1260 by Jacobus de Voragine, a Dominican friar in Genoa. Here Christopher begins as Reprobus, a fearsome giant determined to serve the most powerful master in the world. He first serves a king but abandons him after discovering that the king fears the Devil. Reprobus then serves the Devil, only to discover that the Devil fears Christ. Seeking Christ, Reprobus encounters a hermit who suggests that the giant use his great strength to carry travelers across a dangerous river. One night, a mysterious child asks to be carried across. As Reprobus struggles through the rising water, the child becomes impossibly heavy. Upon reaching the opposite bank, the child reveals himself as Christ and explains that Reprobus has carried both the Creator of the world and the weight of the world itself. Reprobus thus becomes Christopher, the “Christ-bearer.” St. Christopher Joachim Patinir, ca1522 After this, comes the lesser known portion of his tale, in which Christopher runs up against Roman authorities thanks to his Christian faith. As a sign that God will be with him throughout this, his staff planted in the earth breaks for in blooms, and he’s preserved through numerous tortures and attempts to execute him after his refusal to worship the pagan gods. Tortures fail to harm him, arrows miraculously stop in midair, and Christopher eventually converts the king responsible for his execution. But earlier versions of the legend are considerably stranger. Around 986, the German poet and bishop Walter von Speyer composed two Latin hagiographies, one in prose and the other in verse. Each tells the same story, describing Reprobus as a dog-headed cannibal who could only bark before his conversion.  The struggle through the river in de Voragine 13th-century tale is prefigured as a spiritual transformation in the waters of baptism. An even older narrative is found in the apocryphal Acts of Andrew and Bartholomew.  Pieced together from parchments dated to the fifth and seventh centuries, merging stories, which originated in Coptic communities of Syria and Egypt. We hear extensive passages from this particularly fantastical tale read by Mrs. Karswell. In this  which the apostles encounter a terrifying dog-headed cannibal named “Bewitched.” He’s been sent to them by an angel, who first removes his appetite for human flesh and grants him the ability to speak. Renamed  “Christian,” (though still referred to in the text as “Dog’s Head”) the creature accompanies the apostles on their missionary adventures to the city of Barbaros in Parthia. When they are sentenced to death by  lions and tigers , Dog’s Head is divinely granted a temporary return to his original ferocity, and slaughtering and devouring the beasts. Walls of fire, flying idols, miraculous floods, and more grisly tortures and martrydoms, round out the narrative. St. Christopher in 18th-century Russian lubok print A slightly later Greek text, The Martyrdom of Christophoros, brings the legend closer to its later form. Reprobus remains a dog-headed member of a cannibalistic race but is now a soldier and Christian. After receiving the miraculous ability to speak, he converts fellow soldiers, survives numerous tortures, and is eventually martyred by beheading. Several elements later incorporated into the Golden Legend—including his flowering staff, conversion of prostitutes, and miraculous survival of torture—already appear here. A number of images of St. Christopher as a dog-headed man (Greek: cynocephalus) can still be seen  in Orthodox churches and monasteries in Greece and Russia.  While Peter the Great sought to suppress this portrayal of the saint in 18th-century Russia, his efforts were not entirely successful, and cynocephalus icons are produced by the sect known as the Old Believers to this day. Christopher's monstrous appearance was intended to highlight both a pre-conversion savagery and extreme foreignness. Ancient and medieval writers from Herodotus to Marco Polo repeatedly placed imaginary races of dog-headed humans in distant, unexplored lands. Armenian illustrations of Pentecost similarly included cynocephali to symbolize the remotest peoples reached by Christianity. We end the episode with a nod to St. Christopher’a identity as the patron saint of surfers, and a bit of music from that unlikely nexus of Catholicism and surfdom.  It’s a snippet from the 1999 album by the Malibooz, Living Water:The Surfer’s Mass. “Horse-head” St. Christopher from Assumption Cathedral, Sviyazhsk, Russia.  

Some of the strongest people you'll ever meet have lived through the hardest stories. In this powerful episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan sits down with Billboard-charting singer, songwriter and attorney Katrina Woolverton and acclaimed Armenian artist Tro Khayalian, whose incredible metal sculptures and abstract artwork have inspired thousands. Katrina shares the remarkable story of defeating Aaliyah on Star Search, walking away from a promising music career at just 12 years old, rebuilding life on her own terms, and opening up publicly for the first time about the heartbreaking journey through infertility and pregnancy loss. Tro reveals how growing up with a learning disability, bullying, and emotional struggles led him to discover art as his escape. Today, he transforms discarded automotive parts into breathtaking sculptures while creating paintings filled with emotion, faith, hope, and healing. Together, these two artists remind us that our greatest struggles don't have to define us—they can become the very foundation of our purpose. In this episode you'll hear: Katrina's incredible Star Search story and competing against Aaliyah Why she walked away from the music industry at the height of her early success Life as a Billboard-charting recording artist and entertainment attorney Tro's journey from struggling student to internationally recognized artist How creativity became healing for both guests Faith, family, resilience, and finding purpose after pain A heartfelt prayer to close one of the most emotional episodes of Between the Notes This is more than an interview. It's a conversation about healing, hope, and discovering beauty in broken places.

Israel's government has unanimously approved a foreign‑minister proposal to formally recognize the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire as genocide, joining dozens of countries that say acknowledging the events of 1915–1918 is a moral and historical obligation.

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