Podcasts about Bulgaria

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Sophie Bertin. You know that feeling when everything looks good on paper, a great job, supportive colleagues, a solid paycheck, but something inside keeps whispering, this isn't it! That was Sophie. She had a comfortable life, but comfort wasn't enough. It took a spark - an unexpected stat about entrepreneurs from a business school dean when Sophie was at a less-than-satisfying moment in her career - for her to realize: “Why am I in the 50% who haven't taken the leap?” That catalyzed her turning point. Sophie Bertin has a varied career path, from strategic consultancy, to banking operations, to the European Commission and now turned entrepreneur. She recently founded Serapy with the aim of improving corporate compliance training through the combination of simulations, gamification, role play and online tools. Serapy uses the latest educational theories to provide trainings with increased retention rate, and combines that with AI tools to enhance the learning process. Serapy is currently present in Switzerland, Bulgaria, Portugal, France and the UAE. Serapy has been accepted in the incubation program of the Unicorn Factory Lisbon and of Station F in Paris. In addition to Serapy, Sophie has her own consultancy (Parnima Consulting) since 2016, where she works with top legal and regulatory firms, consultancy firms and financial clients on EU Regulations in the area of Financial Services, Foreign Subsidies and State Aid. She also serves as independent board member of Eastnets, a leading provider of AML, SWIFT and payments solutions. She sits on the Remuneration, Nomination and Governance Committee. Before becoming entrepreneur, Sophie was Group Head of Corporate Development and Managing Director of SIX Group (in Switzerland), in charge of strategy development, innovation and regulatory affairs. During the Financial Crisis, she served as Head of Unit at the Directorate General for Competition within the European Commission. There, she was responsible for the review and approval of the State aid provided by Member States to the financial services (mostly banks) during the financial crisis of 2008-2014. Prior to her role with the European Commission, Sophie held senior positions within SWIFT, where she was globally in charge of Asset Servicing; with The Bank of New York Mellon; and worked with the top consultancies McKinsey and later Bain &Co. She started her career path as IT and database programmer, which is very helpful now with the latest AI tools she uses in her start-up. She started her studies in Vienna, graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris, holds an MBA from INSEAD and a post-graduate diploma in EU Competition Law from King's College. She holds also a diploma from the Swiss Board Institute. She is member of the Executive Committee of the INSEAD Alumni organization, and she is also the founder and president of the global INSEAD Women in Business Club. Recently, she finished an advanced AI Mastery class and won the award for the best AI Application Builder. She is promoting and advocating for AI literacy among women and through the INSEAD Women in Business Club organizes events for Women in AI.

“Affinition” by Adriana Kantcheva Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Adriana Kantcheva writes speculative fiction about life's emotional conundrums and can't resist a pinch of idealism. She dips toes in several tributaries of the genre, from literary spec to epic fantasy to sci-fi. Her fiction has appeared in Short Édition, Escape Pod, and elsewhere. She's currently (and always will be) writing a novel. Born in Bulgaria, she lived in six countries before settling in Germany. After earning her PhD in molecular biology, she has worked as a science editor, researcher, SCUBA diver, and flight attendant, but writing is the one constant in her life. Find more at CatchingWords.com.

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura Arroyo sits down with Sam Rosen, a cleft lip and palate–affected adult who shares his remarkable journey from being adopted in Bulgaria to finding his voice and confidence through hockey. Sam opens up about what it was like navigating multiple identities, the unique challenges of growing up with a cleft, and how his mother's unwavering love and his father's sense of humor helped shape his outlook on life. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the resilience within our community and the strength that comes from being truly seen and supported. Links and Resources: Sam Rosen on Instagram Patreon Subscription Tiers for Exclusive Content Our Forever Smiles Merch Store NC Cleft Mom FB Group Our Forever Smiles FB Group _________________________________________________________________________ Today's sponsor is sienna dawn media Integrated Marketing Agency  sienna dawn media is more than just a marketing agency—they are your partners in progress. Their mission is simple — to alleviate marketing bandwidth, allowing creative business owners to focus on what they set out to do: create. sienna dawn media empowers creatives to thrive without the burden of managing their own social media and marketing campaigns. So, if you're ready to set sail toward new horizons, let sienna dawn media chart the course and steer your business toward success. Visit siennadawnmedia.com.

Jimmy Failla has some TV business to attend to, so we went to the stacked Fox Across America bullpen and asked Philly radio legend Rich Zeoli from WPHT to guest host for him. Rich is joined by North Carolina Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards, who explains what's in President Trump's “big, beautiful bill” that was passed by the House on Thursday. Texas Radio Hall of Famer Paul Gleiser checks in from Eastern Europe to tells us about his KTBB World Tour. Former GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko reacts to the awful murder of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future Daniel Turner shares his thoughts on China's goal of being the dominant global superpower. Co-host of “The Big Money Show” Taylor Riggs touts the positive health goals of the MAHA movement. PLUS, superstar internet personality Debra Lea stops by to recount a recent experience she had with anti-Israel protesters. [00:00:00] House finally passes Trump's “big, beautiful bill” [00:19:20] Rep. Chuck Edwards [00:30:55] Paul Gleiser checks in from Bulgaria [00:37:36] Elizabeth Pipko [00:56:30] Daniel Turner [01:14:50] Taylor Riggs [01:33:20] Debra Lea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Global Treasures, we cover Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, located in Bulgaria. This world heritage site consists of a complex of rock-hewn churches, chapels, and monasteries. Join us as we discuss the history and travel tips for those who plan on visiting. Support Our Sponsors and Affiliates to Make Your Trip Planning Easier at no extra cost to you! Perfect Delights Dried Fruit: https://amzn.to/4kn3toK Barvita: https://barvita.co/?ref=ABIGAILVACCA Trip.com: https://trip.tp.st/tuMxnxHn Plannin: https://plannin.com/en/guide/c46b16b4-990b-4138-a9c9-b51e11e41752?refId=globaltreasures 

Think a second passport is about avoiding tax?    For millions of people, it's about something far more basic: freedom of movement.   In this episode, Armand Arton, founder and CEO of Arton Capital and one of the world's most influential voices in global citizenship and investment migration, shares his journey. From growing up in communist Bulgaria with a passport that limited his every move, to building this business that has helped nearly 20,000 people gain mobility and security, has been deeply personal.    He also unpacks how governments shape these programmes, what most people get wrong about residency and citizenship by investment, and why mobility is becoming a new form of wealth in a rapidly shifting world.   06:10 – Growing up in Bulgaria with a “bad passport” 13:31 – How Armand entered the investment migration space 20:20 – The global landscape of citizenship by investment 32:16 – Advising governments and shaping policy 36:33 – Building credibility through human capital 46:23 – What drives Armand to keep going 51:27 – Working with governments as an entrepreneur 56:26 – Giving back through the Global Citizen Forum   Show Sponsors: AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers   Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/  Follow Armand Arton on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/armandarton/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandarton/?originalSubdomain=ae

Bulgaria is famous for its yoghurt, a fermented milk food full of ‘good' bacteria that has kept hungry Bulgarians healthy for over 4000 years. Inspired by that, and a question from a CrowdScience listener in California USA, Marnie Chesterton and Caroline Steel are immersing themselves in Bulgarian culture with a programme about Bulgarian cultures, recorded at the 2025 Sofia Science Festival. So, are the ‘live' cultures in fermented foods actually alive by the time you eat them, and how can you tell? If you can eat the mould in blue cheese, can you eat the mould on cheese that isn't supposed to be mouldy? Is traditional food really better for you? And if you put a drop of vanilla into a litre of milk, how come it all tastes of vanilla? Marnie and Caroline are joined by a chemist who was a member of Sofia University's ‘Rapid Explosion Force', a food technologist with a PhD in sponge cakes and a Professor of molecular biology who says that we contain so much bacteria that we're only 10% human. With questions on food from around the world and from the audience in Sofia, Marnie and Caroline will be digesting the answers, as well as some local delicacies. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton & Caroline Steel Producer: Emily Knight Series Producer: Ben Motley

Albania's long-time Prime Minister Edi Rama secured an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in Sunday's election, winning a comfortable majority. This win came on the back of a wave of pro-EU sentiment among voters, as Rama made securing EU membership for Albania a key part of his campaign. Rama was also bolstered by a strong network he has built up over 12 years in power. John Psaropoulos joins Thanos Davelis as we look into Albania's election, its EU ambitions, and what the re-election of Rama means for Greek-Albanian relations.John Psaropoulos is an independent journalist and Al Jazeera's correspondent in southeast Europe. He publishes Hellenica, a weekly deep dive into Greek current affairs and history. You can find it on Substack.com.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Rama trounces MAGA-linked opponents to secure historic 4th term in AlbaniaAlbania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition says vote stolenMinisters of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus invite US to join next 3+1 meetingEU's Costa calls on North Macedonia to change constitution over impasse with Bulgaria

Economia românească și-a pierdut suflul. Creșterea economică este redusă, ritmul de creștere a consumului scade, iar obligațiunile în euro ale statului român se tranzacționează pe piețele externe la nivel de junk. Singurul lucru pe care îl pot face investitorii este să aștepte alegerile și să vadă ce se va întâmpla după aceea. O analiză publicată ieri de agenția Bloomberg arată un adevăr crud și anume că obligațiunile românești în euro se tranzacționează pe piețele internaționale la randamente egale cu cele ale unor state aflate în categoria junk, adică nerecomandat pentru investiții.Este de două ori îngrijorător. O dată, pentru că dobânzile la care se împrumută statul român sunt tot mai mari, ceea ce arată că bugetul va trebui să suporte de la an la an cheltuieli mai mari. A doua oară, pentru că dacă prețurile la care se tranzacționează obligațiunile românești au încorporat deja retrogradarea la categoria junk înseamnă că mutarea ar putea fi făcută cu mai mare ușurință de agențiile de rating.Analiza Bloomberg arată că o victorie în alegeri a lui Nicușor Dan ar putea aduce o calmare a piețelor, în timp ce dacă ar câștiga Simion acesta ar trebui „să câștige repede încrederea piețelor”. Dar, chiar ar putea un președinte ca George Simion „să câștige repede încrederea piețelor”? Este greu de crezut, pentru că politica pe care acesta a dus-o îl caracterizează ca un extremist.După ce Simion și AUR au vorbit despre naționalizare, împotriva Uniunii Europene și despre companii străine care scot profitul din țară în mod agresiv este greu să își recâștige credibilitatea în fața unor investitori financiari sau industriali care sunt sensibili la astfel de declarații dintr-un motiv simplu: ei cred că lucrurile despre care vorbește George Simion și partidul său se pot transforma în realitate.Cert este că rezultatele alegerilor vor genera costuri diferite pentru statul român și pentru populație. În sensul că o victorie a lui George Simion ar avea efecte dure asupra costurilor de împrumut, asupra cursului de schimb sau asupra dobânzilor.Nicușor Dan a fost în schimb un candidat mult mai predictibil, ceea ce poate aduce încredere, iar în acest moment investitorii au nevoie de multă încredere pentru a continua să finanțeze România.Din păcate, veștile rele din economie nu se mai opresc. Astfel, creșterea economică a încetinit vizibil, în primul trimestru al acestui an creșterea PIB în termeni anuali este cu numai 0,2%, sub așteptări. Iar în ceea ce privește evoluția față de trimestrul anterior PIB a stagnat.Ceea ce înseamnă că economia și-a pierdut din vigoare. Creșterea, care cândva era un atu al economiei românești la nivel european, acum s-a pierdut. În primul trimestru al anului, Uniunea Europeană a crescut cu 1,4%, iar zona euro cu 1,2%. Există campioni ai creșterii economice la nivel european: Irlanda – 10,9%, Polonia – 3,8%, Bulgaria – 3,1% și Spania – 2,8%.La polul opus, Germania scade cu 0,2%, ceea ce nu poate decât să îngrijoreze România care este legată puternic de cea mai mare economie europeană. Iar dacă Germania scade, economia autohtonă are și ea probleme. De asemenea, Ungaria a înregistrat o scădere economică cu 0,4%, ceea ce vorbește de la sine despre degringolada economică în care se află Viktor Orban.Cert este că dacă în urmă cu câțiva ani, România înregistra constant cea mai mare rată de creștere economică de la nivel european, acum situația s-a schimbat radical. Este de neînțeles cum România are un deficit bugetar de 9% din PIB și o creștere economică anemică de numai 0,2%.În martie 2024, creșterea anuală a consumului era cu 2%, serie brută, și cu 4,3%, ca serie ajustată. În primele trei luni ale anului 2024, comerțul cu amănuntul a crescut față de anul precedent cu 6,4% (serie brută) sau cu 5,5% (serie ajustată).În martie a.c., creșterea anuală a consumului a fost cu 4,9%, serie brută, și cu 3,4%, serie ajustată. În primele trei luni ale anului, comerțul a crescut cu 3,5%, serie brută, și cu 4%, serie ajustată. Ceea ce arată că există o încetinire a consumului și că economia românească și-a pierdut rând pe rând motoarele de creștere.

Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity (Edinburgh UP, 2025) examines a poetic movement that rose from under official state discourse in 1970s Syria Closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up a new poetics which challenges received ideas about modern Arabic poetry Rereads along transnational lines the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ Offers a substantial rethinking of key terms in comparative literary studies — translation, translatability, vernacular —as seen through the lens of everyday poetics Describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works Expands the scope of postcolonial poetry in the globalised age by factoring in relationships between first-, second-, and third-world literary cultures This book distinguishes a Syrian style of qaṣīdat nathr (prose poem) as a piece of collaborative performance called shafawiyya, vernacularised poetic speech. It describes the poetic lineages, stretching from early Syrian independence to the 21st century, whose task it was to bring poetic expression closer to everyday life.

These poets are shown cultivating genres and translational practices rooted in a plebeian civilian identity that counters both heroised images of the prophet-poet and stern authoritarian rule. A comparative analysis is provided to understand shafawiyya poetics as a transnational mode of creative engagement. This analysis includes aesthetic affinities and instances of transmission between Arabic poetry and poetries written in formerly Soviet countries (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria). From this vantage point, matters of perennial debate in comparative literature - vernacular, translatability, postcolonial poetry - are shown from a new perspective.

The book closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up the new poetics and challenge received ideas about modern Arabic poetry. It describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works. Behar rereads the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ along transnational lines, offering a substantial rethinking of the key terms in comparative literary studies as seen through the lens of everyday poetics. Daniel Behar is Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is interested in comparative analysis of modern Arabic poetry, theories of translation, and socialist literary imaginaries in Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

The road novel is often dismissed as a mundane, nostalgic genre: Jack, Sal, and other tedious white men on the road trying to recapture an authentic youth and American past that never existed. Yet, new road novels appear every year, tackling unexpected questions and spanning new geographies, from Mexico, Brazil, Bulgaria, Palestine, Ukraine, and former-Yugoslavia. Why did the road novel emerge and why does it persist? What does it do and why has it traveled so widely? In Cartographies of Empire: The Road Novel and American Hegemony (Stanford University Press, 2025) Dr. Myka Tucker-Abramson draws from an archive of more than 140 global road novels from over twenty countries, challenging dominant conceptions of the road novel as primarily concerned with American experiences and subjectivities. Grounding her analysis in materialist theories of genre, world-ecology and commodity frontier frameworks, and post-45 American literary studies, Dr. Tucker-Abramson persuasively argues that the road novel is a genre specific to, coterminous with, and revealing of US hegemony's global trajectory. Shifting our focus from Americanness to the fraught geopolitics of US Empire, from the car to the built environment through which it moves, and from passengers to those left behind, Dr. Tucker-Abramson remaps the road novel, elucidating the genre's unique ability both to reveal the violent and vertiginous processes of capitalist modernization and to obfuscate these harsh truths through seductive narratives of individual success and failure. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

The road novel is often dismissed as a mundane, nostalgic genre: Jack, Sal, and other tedious white men on the road trying to recapture an authentic youth and American past that never existed. Yet, new road novels appear every year, tackling unexpected questions and spanning new geographies, from Mexico, Brazil, Bulgaria, Palestine, Ukraine, and former-Yugoslavia. Why did the road novel emerge and why does it persist? What does it do and why has it traveled so widely? In Cartographies of Empire: The Road Novel and American Hegemony (Stanford University Press, 2025) Dr. Myka Tucker-Abramson draws from an archive of more than 140 global road novels from over twenty countries, challenging dominant conceptions of the road novel as primarily concerned with American experiences and subjectivities. Grounding her analysis in materialist theories of genre, world-ecology and commodity frontier frameworks, and post-45 American literary studies, Dr. Tucker-Abramson persuasively argues that the road novel is a genre specific to, coterminous with, and revealing of US hegemony's global trajectory. Shifting our focus from Americanness to the fraught geopolitics of US Empire, from the car to the built environment through which it moves, and from passengers to those left behind, Dr. Tucker-Abramson remaps the road novel, elucidating the genre's unique ability both to reveal the violent and vertiginous processes of capitalist modernization and to obfuscate these harsh truths through seductive narratives of individual success and failure. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

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The road novel is often dismissed as a mundane, nostalgic genre: Jack, Sal, and other tedious white men on the road trying to recapture an authentic youth and American past that never existed. Yet, new road novels appear every year, tackling unexpected questions and spanning new geographies, from Mexico, Brazil, Bulgaria, Palestine, Ukraine, and former-Yugoslavia. Why did the road novel emerge and why does it persist? What does it do and why has it traveled so widely? In Cartographies of Empire: The Road Novel and American Hegemony (Stanford University Press, 2025) Dr. Myka Tucker-Abramson draws from an archive of more than 140 global road novels from over twenty countries, challenging dominant conceptions of the road novel as primarily concerned with American experiences and subjectivities. Grounding her analysis in materialist theories of genre, world-ecology and commodity frontier frameworks, and post-45 American literary studies, Dr. Tucker-Abramson persuasively argues that the road novel is a genre specific to, coterminous with, and revealing of US hegemony's global trajectory. Shifting our focus from Americanness to the fraught geopolitics of US Empire, from the car to the built environment through which it moves, and from passengers to those left behind, Dr. Tucker-Abramson remaps the road novel, elucidating the genre's unique ability both to reveal the violent and vertiginous processes of capitalist modernization and to obfuscate these harsh truths through seductive narratives of individual success and failure. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity (Edinburgh UP, 2025) examines a poetic movement that rose from under official state discourse in 1970s Syria Closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up a new poetics which challenges received ideas about modern Arabic poetry Rereads along transnational lines the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ Offers a substantial rethinking of key terms in comparative literary studies — translation, translatability, vernacular —as seen through the lens of everyday poetics Describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works Expands the scope of postcolonial poetry in the globalised age by factoring in relationships between first-, second-, and third-world literary cultures This book distinguishes a Syrian style of qaṣīdat nathr (prose poem) as a piece of collaborative performance called shafawiyya, vernacularised poetic speech. It describes the poetic lineages, stretching from early Syrian independence to the 21st century, whose task it was to bring poetic expression closer to everyday life.

These poets are shown cultivating genres and translational practices rooted in a plebeian civilian identity that counters both heroised images of the prophet-poet and stern authoritarian rule. A comparative analysis is provided to understand shafawiyya poetics as a transnational mode of creative engagement. This analysis includes aesthetic affinities and instances of transmission between Arabic poetry and poetries written in formerly Soviet countries (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria). From this vantage point, matters of perennial debate in comparative literature - vernacular, translatability, postcolonial poetry - are shown from a new perspective.

The book closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up the new poetics and challenge received ideas about modern Arabic poetry. It describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works. Behar rereads the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ along transnational lines, offering a substantial rethinking of the key terms in comparative literary studies as seen through the lens of everyday poetics. Daniel Behar is Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is interested in comparative analysis of modern Arabic poetry, theories of translation, and socialist literary imaginaries in Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The road novel is often dismissed as a mundane, nostalgic genre: Jack, Sal, and other tedious white men on the road trying to recapture an authentic youth and American past that never existed. Yet, new road novels appear every year, tackling unexpected questions and spanning new geographies, from Mexico, Brazil, Bulgaria, Palestine, Ukraine, and former-Yugoslavia. Why did the road novel emerge and why does it persist? What does it do and why has it traveled so widely? In Cartographies of Empire: The Road Novel and American Hegemony (Stanford University Press, 2025) Dr. Myka Tucker-Abramson draws from an archive of more than 140 global road novels from over twenty countries, challenging dominant conceptions of the road novel as primarily concerned with American experiences and subjectivities. Grounding her analysis in materialist theories of genre, world-ecology and commodity frontier frameworks, and post-45 American literary studies, Dr. Tucker-Abramson persuasively argues that the road novel is a genre specific to, coterminous with, and revealing of US hegemony's global trajectory. Shifting our focus from Americanness to the fraught geopolitics of US Empire, from the car to the built environment through which it moves, and from passengers to those left behind, Dr. Tucker-Abramson remaps the road novel, elucidating the genre's unique ability both to reveal the violent and vertiginous processes of capitalist modernization and to obfuscate these harsh truths through seductive narratives of individual success and failure. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity (Edinburgh UP, 2025) examines a poetic movement that rose from under official state discourse in 1970s Syria Closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up a new poetics which challenges received ideas about modern Arabic poetry Rereads along transnational lines the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ Offers a substantial rethinking of key terms in comparative literary studies — translation, translatability, vernacular —as seen through the lens of everyday poetics Describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works Expands the scope of postcolonial poetry in the globalised age by factoring in relationships between first-, second-, and third-world literary cultures This book distinguishes a Syrian style of qaṣīdat nathr (prose poem) as a piece of collaborative performance called shafawiyya, vernacularised poetic speech. It describes the poetic lineages, stretching from early Syrian independence to the 21st century, whose task it was to bring poetic expression closer to everyday life.

These poets are shown cultivating genres and translational practices rooted in a plebeian civilian identity that counters both heroised images of the prophet-poet and stern authoritarian rule. A comparative analysis is provided to understand shafawiyya poetics as a transnational mode of creative engagement. This analysis includes aesthetic affinities and instances of transmission between Arabic poetry and poetries written in formerly Soviet countries (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria). From this vantage point, matters of perennial debate in comparative literature - vernacular, translatability, postcolonial poetry - are shown from a new perspective.

The book closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up the new poetics and challenge received ideas about modern Arabic poetry. It describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works. Behar rereads the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ along transnational lines, offering a substantial rethinking of the key terms in comparative literary studies as seen through the lens of everyday poetics. Daniel Behar is Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is interested in comparative analysis of modern Arabic poetry, theories of translation, and socialist literary imaginaries in Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity (Edinburgh UP, 2025) examines a poetic movement that rose from under official state discourse in 1970s Syria Closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up a new poetics which challenges received ideas about modern Arabic poetry Rereads along transnational lines the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ Offers a substantial rethinking of key terms in comparative literary studies — translation, translatability, vernacular —as seen through the lens of everyday poetics Describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works Expands the scope of postcolonial poetry in the globalised age by factoring in relationships between first-, second-, and third-world literary cultures This book distinguishes a Syrian style of qaṣīdat nathr (prose poem) as a piece of collaborative performance called shafawiyya, vernacularised poetic speech. It describes the poetic lineages, stretching from early Syrian independence to the 21st century, whose task it was to bring poetic expression closer to everyday life.

These poets are shown cultivating genres and translational practices rooted in a plebeian civilian identity that counters both heroised images of the prophet-poet and stern authoritarian rule. A comparative analysis is provided to understand shafawiyya poetics as a transnational mode of creative engagement. This analysis includes aesthetic affinities and instances of transmission between Arabic poetry and poetries written in formerly Soviet countries (Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria). From this vantage point, matters of perennial debate in comparative literature - vernacular, translatability, postcolonial poetry - are shown from a new perspective.

The book closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up the new poetics and challenge received ideas about modern Arabic poetry. It describes the institutional culture of poetry translations in Syria and analyses the modes of circulation by which translations pollinated original works. Behar rereads the works of famous Arabo-Syrian poets such as Nizār Qabbānī and Muḥammad al-Māghūṭ along transnational lines, offering a substantial rethinking of the key terms in comparative literary studies as seen through the lens of everyday poetics. Daniel Behar is Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is interested in comparative analysis of modern Arabic poetry, theories of translation, and socialist literary imaginaries in Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Dima and Marina Dudnik lead a church in Sofia, Bulgaria.  Originally from Ukraine, they trained for ministry under Shawn and Lena Wooten and started leading the church in Sofia in 2020.  Both studied music growing up and Marina gave up her professional career as a violinist to serve Jesus on the mission field.  Listen as they share about their romance that started at the age of 12 and led to marriage at the age of 19.  

Abrimos con los tres favoritos de Mundofonías de mayo del 2025: los nuevos trabajos de Thanos Stavridis & Drom, desde Grecia; de Mara Aranda, indagando en las tradiciones sefardíes de Bulgaria, y el recopilatorio Tsapiky! Modern music from southwest Madagascar. Continuamos con sonoridades principalmente arábigas, con grabaciones añejas ahora republicadas y otras de reciente factura, que nos llevan por Egipto, Líbano y Siria, con conexiones libias y canadienses, para terminar con un encuentro occitano-magrebí. We open with the three Mundofonías favorites for May 2025: the new albums by Thanos Stavridis & Drom, from Greece, by Mara Aranda, exploring the Sephardic traditions of Bulgaria, and the compilation “Tsapiky! Modern music from southwest Madagascar.” We continue with predominantly Arab sounds, with vintage recordings now reissued and others freshly crafted, taking us through Egypt, Lebanon and Syria, with Libyan and Canadian connections, and ending with an Occitan-Maghrebi encounter. Favoritos de mayo May favorites – Thanos Stavridis & Drom – Karsilamas – Fygame – Mara Aranda – Aman muelinero – Sefarad en el corazón de Bulgaria – Drick – Sinjake panambola – Tsapiky! Modern music from southwest Madagascar [V.A.] Recuerdos y actualidades arábigas Arab memories and new sounds – Reem Kamal – Baed Al Yas Yjini – Born in the city of Tanta – Lower Egyptian urban folklore and Bedouin shaabi from Libya’s Bourini Records 1968-75 [V.A.] – Abu Saber – Ya Allah ank zinat – Born in the city of Tanta – Lower Egyptian urban folklore and Bedouin shaabi from Libya’s Bourini Records 1968-75 [V.A.] – Zuhour – Mijana & Ataba – Village wedding: Lebanese songs & vignettes ca. late 1960s-early ’70s [V.A.] – Sawaya Quartet – Harem dances – Love songs of Lebanon – Kazdoura – Marhaba ahlen – Ghoyoum – La Bande à KoustiK Trio – Mni ghab chan – Ajdig

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, host Jay Ashton welcomes Maxim Atanassov—entrepreneur, investor, and founding partner of Future Ventures—for a powerful, free-flowing conversation that covers everything from natural wine to venture studios to the emotional side of leadership. Maxim shares his journey from Bulgaria to Canada, launching multiple businesses, and why mentorship and vulnerability are now at the core of how he builds companies. The two dig deep into the outdated 1765 restaurant model, building new revenue streams, storytelling as a superpower, and how doing just 10% more can double your business using the Rule of 72.Packed with insights, laughter, and fresh ideas for anyone in hospitality or entrepreneurship—this episode will leave you rethinking what's possible for your business.

In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, host Jay Ashton welcomes Maxim Atanassov—entrepreneur, investor, and founding partner of Future Ventures—for a powerful, free-flowing conversation that covers everything from natural wine to venture studios to the emotional side of leadership. Maxim shares his journey from Bulgaria to Canada, launching multiple businesses, and why mentorship and vulnerability are now at the core of how he builds companies. The two dig deep into the outdated 1765 restaurant model, building new revenue streams, storytelling as a superpower, and how doing just 10% more can double your business using the Rule of 72.Packed with insights, laughter, and fresh ideas for anyone in hospitality or entrepreneurship—this episode will leave you rethinking what's possible for your business.

The two saints were brothers, born in Thessalonica. St Methodius, the elder brother, served as a soldier for ten years before becoming a monk. Cyril was librarian at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; then he too became a monk.   Their first missionary work was not among the Slavs: When the king of the Khazars (a Mongol people who then inhabited much of what is now Russia) petitioned the Emperor Michael to sent teachers to instruct his people, the Emperor chose Cyril and Methodius as his emissaries. They converted the Khazar king to the Christian faith, along with many of his nobles and commoners.   When King Rostislav of Moravia likewise sought teachers of the Christian faith, Cyril and Methodius were again sent forth. This time they devised an alphabet for the Slavic language and used it to translate many of the Greek service books into the language of the people. (In theory, the Orthodox people have always been privileged to hear the Church's services in their own tongue, though often attachment to dead languages has prevented this ideal from becoming reality.) Both brothers were repeatedly attacked by Germanic priests of the region, who opposed the use of the common tongue in the liturgy. At different times, both brothers were forced to appeal for exoneration and protection to the Pope of Rome, who supported them warmly each time.   After the two Saints reposed, attacks on their work continued, and their disciples were eventually driven from Moravia. The disciples, fleeing southward, found a warmer welcome among the southern Slavic peoples, and their work bore much fruit in Bulgaria (including modern-day Serbia) and other countries. And, of course, the alphabet that they devised, called Cyrillic after St Cyril, remains the standard alphabet of both the Slavonic service books of the Church and the Slavic languages of today.

In this episode I am joined by injury prevention specialist & run coach Kim Nedeau, CES, who is also my running and strength coach! Kim⁠ is a lifelong runner who grew up running in childhood, in high school, and at Brown University. She also ran after college for the Boston Athletic Association and was a member of the US Women's Mountain Running team, where she came in 9th overall, first American, and helped the team win bronze in the World Mountain Running Championships in Bulgaria in 2016. 1:1 nutrition coaching: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/nutrition-coachingThank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! To save 10% on your first month of therapy, visit: ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/holleyfueled⁠

They were a spy cell like no other — operating from quiet British suburbs, hailing from Bulgaria, and working on behalf of Russia. Their handler dubbed them “The Minions,” and their plots stretched across Europe and spanned honeytraps, abductions, and murder. At the time of this recording, six have been convicted and await sentencing. To parse out the case, we spoke with Gordon Corera, a British author and co-host of The Rest is Classified podcast. Check out The Rest is Classified here, or wherever you get your podcasts.  If you liked this episode, check out these links: Spy Chat with Chris Costa | Special Guest: Paul Whelan Russian Assassinations in the UK: Inside Three Notorious Cases with Historian Nigel West Curator's Corner: Kevin P. Riehle on Russian Intelligence Prefer to watch your podcasts? Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@IntlSpyMuseum/podcasts.  Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/  And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic, you can reach us by E-mail at SpyCast@Spymuseum.org.  This show is brought to you from Goat Rodeo, Airwave, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Michelle Coulson, Chief Remote Rebel and founder of Remote Rebellion. Calling in from Bulgaria, Michelle shares her unconventional journey from traditional recruiter to remote work advocate – and why she decided she was never going back to the office after a taste of remote life in Bali.Michelle opens up about the real challenges of finding remote jobs (even for seasoned professionals), what sparked her mission to help others break free from office mandates, and how companies can better attract top talent in today's changing work landscape. From rule-breaking to rewriting the future of work, Michelle brings the rebellious energy remote work needs right now.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork01:10 Meet Michelle Coulson: CEO of Remote Rebellion01:56 The Journey to Remote Rebellion04:50 The Birth of Remote Rebellion05:37 The Philosophy Behind Remote Rebellion08:44 Challenges in the Remote Job Market12:24 Connecting with Candidates and Companies14:18 The Evolution of Remote Work19:27 Recruitment Strategies and AI20:54 Advice for Remote Work Beginners21:50 Leveraging Existing Skills for Remote Roles24:36 Challenges and Solutions in Remote Work27:36 Creating Effective Remote Workspaces30:50 Building Team Connection Remotely33:54 Innovative Remote Career Fair39:41 Future of Remote Work

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https://www.patreon.com/c/rainbowcrimesIn 2015, Houston millionaire, Jake Merendino would fall in love with a male sex worker he met in San Diego. This male sex worker, David Meza, was living a double life as he was engaged to a girl of 19 years old. Torn between his sugar daddy and his future wife, David made a choice and in his eyes, someone had to die.True Crime Quickie from Bulgaria.Intro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaResources:https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/02/this-cop-was-inspired-to-help-others-after-being-victim-of-hate-crime/https://www.advocate.com/news/hate-crime-survivor-police-officerhttps://people.com/crime/california-man-guilty-of-killing-wealthy-male-lover/https://www.courthousenews.com/personal-lives-display-love-gone-bad-murder-trial/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-man-sentenced-for-bizarre-baja-killing-of-wealthy-texan/30080/https://people.com/crime/david-meza-life-sentence-murder-wealthy-male-lover/https://kfdm.com/news/local/beaumont-mans-killer-found-guilty-by-federal-juryhttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/jake-clyde-merendino-stabbed-mexico-david-meza-taylor-langston-heir-fbi/103760/https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-mexico-murder-20170616-story.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

In 2021 Eddie Penev tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee for the third time whilst preparing for the Tokyo Olympic qualification event for team USA. Eddie first represented Bulgaria following in the footsteps of his parents who both competed at the highest level in the sport of gymnastics for their country. At the 2010 World gymnastics championships Eddie qualified for the floor exercises final finishing in 6th place. Seven years later he repeated that achievement at the World championships in Montreal however this time he wore the red, white and blue of team USA. He won multiple NCAA and national titles throughout his career as part of the Stanford university gymnastics team and later on the US Olympic training centre squad. Eddies journey has been full of challenges and is an incredible example of resilience in face of real adversity. As he approaches the final chapters of his gymnastics career Eddie is once again wearing the Bulgarian flag on his chest and hopes to compete well in 2025 at the European championships next month. And this is his story. 

Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back with a breakdown of The Amazing Race 37, Episode 8! The Race continues through Bulgaria as teams take on a new set of challenges that test memory, rhythm, and teamwork.

Purple Pants Podcast | Bulgaria's Clue Chaos & Cipher Struggles Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back with a breakdown of The Amazing Race 37, Episode 8! The Race continues through Bulgaria as teams take on a new set of challenges that test memory, rhythm, and teamwork. From learning a traditional folk dance to solving a tricky Cyrillic-coded puzzle, the detours and roadblocks keep the racers on their toes. With tight competition and tensions rising, one team's journey comes to a dramatic end. You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g   LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back with a breakdown of The Amazing Race 37, Episode 8! The Race continues through Bulgaria as teams take on a new set of challenges that test memory, rhythm, and teamwork.

This week, Chris and Matt unpack the deepening chaos at the Pentagon as Pete Hegseth's tenure as secretary of defense continues to spiral. From more leaked strike plans on Signal to staff purges and his wife sitting in on sensitive meetings, the dysfunction is reaching new lows. Then, a little-known Russian spymaster emerges as a key player in Ukraine peace talks, just as far-right ideologues inside Russia insist on total victory at any cost. Plus, listener questions on Europe's military independence, Bulgaria's role in Russian espionage, and the EU's Orbán problem. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs. Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/2cd1a9 YouTube: https://youtu.be/p2hm0KZYiYk Articles discussed in today's episode "Info Hegseth shared with wife and brother came from top general's secure messages" by Courtney Kube & Gordon Lubold | NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/info-pete-hegseth-shared-wife-brother-came-top-generals-secure-message-rcna198838 "Under Hegseth, Chaos Prevails at the Pentagon" by Greg Jaffe & Helene Cooper | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/us/politics/hegseth-chaos-pentagon.html "The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary" by Tom Bowman & Quil Lawrence | NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/21/nx-s1-5371312/trump-white-house-pete-hegseth-defense-department "Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat" by Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt & Maggie Haberman | The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/us/politics/hegseth-yemen-attack-second-signal-chat.html "Two top Pentagon officials placed on leave in leak probe" by Daniel Lippman & Jack Detsch | Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/15/caldwell-pentagon-leaks-00291735 "Real reason Pete Hegseth's wife Jennifer Rauchet won't let him out of her sight …and the secret nickname she has earned from Pentagon staffers" by Susan Greene | Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14636555/pete-hegseth-wife-jennifer-rauchet-pentagon-secret-nickname-staffers.html "Who is Sergey Beseda, Russian spy handler leading talks with US?" by Kateryna Denisova | The Kyiv Independent: https://kyivindependent.com/sergey-beseda-russias-negotiator-in-saudi-arabia-and-his-role-in-ukraines-war/ "The Russian Nationalists Pushing for Ukraine's Destruction" by Giovanni Pigni | New Lines Magazine: https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-russian-nationalists-pushing-for-victory-in-ukraine/ "Sweden's Bigger Badder Gripen Fighter Packs A Lot Of Punch In An Incredibly Efficient Package" by Jamie Hunter | The War Zone: https://www.twz.com/39081/swedens-bigger-badder-gripen-fighter-packs-a-lot-of-punch-in-an-incredibly-efficient-package "Escalating Trade War Raises Questions Over Canada's F-35 Future" by Thomas Newdick | The War Zone: https://www.twz.com/air/escalating-trade-war-raises-questions-over-canadas-f-35-future "A Weak Link in NATO? Bulgaria, Russia, and the Lure of Espionage" by Mark Kramer | Davis Center for Russian & Eurasian Studies: https://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/insights/weak-link-nato-bulgaria-russia-and-lure-espionage Thanks for listener questions from Julie, Sam, and Richard! Support Secrets and Spies Become a “Friend of the Podcast” on Patreon for £3/$4: https://www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Buy merchandise from our Redbubble shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996 Subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com Connect with us on social media Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretsandspies Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsandspies Spoutible: https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies Follow Chris and Matt on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fultonmatt.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/chriscarrfilm.bsky.social Secrets and Spies is produced by F & P LTD. Music by Andrew R. Bird Photos by Eric Lee/NYT and Sgt. 1st Class Marisol Walker/US Army Secrets and Spies sits at the intersection of intelligence, covert action, real-world espionage, and broader geopolitics in a way that is digestible but serious. Hosted by filmmaker Chris Carr and writer Matt Fulton, each episode unpacks global events through the lens of intelligence and geopolitics, featuring expert insights from former spies, authors, and analysts.

2858 - April 25, 2025 - ਗੱਲਾਂ ਤੇਰੀ ਤੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ - Sofia, Bulgaria

2859 - April 26, 2025 - ਗੱਲਾਂ ਤੇਰੀ ਤੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ - Sofia, Bulgaria

Ever wondered where your bottle of lavender oil comes from? In this episode, sourcing expert Emilie Bell takes us behind the scenes to explore the farms, distilleries, and people that make doTERRA's Lavender Essential Oil so unique.   From the lush fields of Bulgaria to the steam distillation process and beyond, you'll learn how this powerhouse oil is grown, harvested, and perfected. You'll also learn why it's such a staple in homes around the world.   What You'll Learn:   ✅ Where doTERRA sources its lavender and why Bulgaria is key ✅ The fascinating science behind lavender yields and plant cycles ✅ How the oil is distilled for maximum purity and quality ✅ Real-life ways to use lavender for travel, sleep, and everyday wellness   Whether you love lavender or are just getting started, this sourcing story will deepen your appreciation for everything in that bottle.   How do you use lavender in your life? Share your favorite tips in the comments!   Subscribe to the doTERRA YouTube Channel for more sourcing stories, essential oil education, and wellness inspiration.

#VAMPril 2: Double Suck continues as we explore the dark and mysterious graveyard of vampire films produced by New World Pictures.  This week, we are joined by the always hilarious Tommy Bechtold as we discuss 1989's BEVERLY HILLS VAMP starring Eddie Deezen (WAR GAMES), Britt Ekland (MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN) and Tim Conway Jr. (KFI, AM 640).  Imagine, if. you will, a film that mixes the comedy/action of BEVERLY HILLS COP with the artistic allure of Grace Jones in VAMP.  Keep imagining because this movie doesn't come close.  Directed by genre workhorse Fred Olen Ray (a man who seemingly directed every VHS tape your parents warned you about), this cinematic oddity follows a group of hapless Midwestern dudes who come to Los Angeles to break into Hollywood and stumble into a brothel full of vampires—because of course they do.  Hilarity ensues as they try and find their way out of a vampire's spell and into a movie that would, today, be shot in Bulgaria over Los Angeles. We attempt to make sense of this movie as the only available copies are missing a few key ingredients including 1) foul language, 2) nudity and 3) ambient audio.  What do we mean by "ambient audio"?  It's the little things we take for granted when we watch a movie.  Things like footsteps, car noises, or the sound of a door opening or closing.  Ambient noises is just scratching the surface.  BEVERLY HILLS VAMP is filled with wild choices, wilder characters and abnormally horny dudes.  If there is such a thing.  For all the shows in Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ 

2857 - April 24, 2025 - ਗੱਲਾਂ ਤੇਰੀ ਤੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਦੀਆਂ - Sofia, Bulgaria

Orhan Tahir is a Romani lawyer, scholar and journalist, originally from Bulgaria, who has lived in Western Europe for the past 10 years. He is currently engaged as a PhD researcher in Political Science at the Heidelberg University in Germany. Orhan's focus is on the construction of "Gypsies" as an outcast "Pariah people" in European imagination in line with the Orientalist narratives of colonial India, and the impact of this concept on modern perceptions of Roma. He is among the first scholars in Europe to examine the situation of the Roma from the perspective of "caste" - a new approach still unpopular in European academia.Orhan's LinkedInOur Romani crush is the artist and anarchist, Helios GomezSome information about enslaved African's language heritage https://wordscr.com/what-language-did-slaves-speak/https://www.nps.gov/ethnography/aah/aaheritage/sysMeaningA.htm Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. Visit romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Please support our book tour fundraiser if you can. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by Viktor PachasWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah Vardo

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Ellis Shuman, author of the book Rakiya - Stories of Bulgaria. Ellis is an American-born Israeli author, travel writer, and book reviewer. His writing has appeared in The Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, World Literature Today, and The Huffington Post. His short fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and has appeared in Isele Magazine, Vagabond, The Write Launch, Esoterica, Jewish Literary Journal, San Antonio Review, and other literary publications. He is the author of The Virtual Kibbutz, Valley of Thracians, The Burgas Affair, and Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria.   In my book review, I stated Rakiya - Stories of Bulgaria is a collection of cultural short stories set in Bulgaria. In these short stories we follow such characters as pickpocketing Roma, a WWII veteran, refugees, authors, makers of rakiya, and hunters - all while learning about the rich history of the area.    As someone who knows little about the Bulgarian culture or the history, I was enchanted by the stories. I was also intrigued by the foods, drinks, mountains, and churches. By the time I was finished with the collection, I wondered if a trip to Bulgaria might be in order!   As an author, I was fascinated with how the author weaved these tales into a cohesive whole - and loved how a character from one story would inevitably end up in another. Despite being a series of short stories, it reads far more like a novel, with Bulgaria as the main character. It's a great read.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Ellis Shuman Website: https://ellisshuman.blogspot.com/ FB: @Ellis Shuman Author   Purchase Rakiya - Stories of Bulgaria on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3RwLK1L Ebook: https://amzn.to/4ja3EU6   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #ellisshuman #rakiyastoriesofbulgaria #shortstories #contemporaryfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Mr. Ridenour introduces his new book "A Season of Madness: Fools, Monsters, and Marvels of the Old-World Carnival," explaining how the project grew out of his research for "The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas."  In this episode, he sketches out chapter themes and topics, from ancient Rome to modern Bulgaria, focusing particularly on cultural hinterlands where festivities still echo the cruel realities of the old, agricultural world and where medieval Christianity intertwines with pagan practice. The Carnival portrayed is at once beautiful, strange, and savage. Spring is welcomed by clowns waving inflated pig bladders. Stalking sheepskin monsters brandish clubs bristling with hedgehog spines, and plows are dragged over cobblestone streets by celebrants wearing masks painted with cow's blood. Folk horror fans take heart as the Old World welcomes Spring! Available now for pre-order.  US Publication date, May 6, 20205. A few advance reviews of the book: "Sumptuously illustrated and written with clarity, eloquence, and wry humor, "A Season of Madness" is one of those rare books that can pass muster as an academic study yet also provide a good read. Al Ridenour's meticulous research exposes the subtleties and outrageous quirks of a topic you didn't know you wanted to learn about until you picked up his book. Under his direction, the madness once again reigns, as the neglected history of European Carnival is placed center stage before the reader, in all its seedy, wild, and triumphant glory." —Dr. Paul Koudounaris, author and photographer of: "Faithful unto Death," "Heavenly Bodies," and "Empire of Death" "A Season of Madness" is a fantastic carnival of a book. Equal parts irreverent and erudite, it lovingly captures the depth, complexity, and subversive nature of the carnival, from its ancient roots to modern expression. Gorgeously illustrated, intellectually hefty, and also fun, it is a seductive introduction to the material cultures, legends, and history of this perennially fascinating and slippery subject." —Joanna Ebenstein, Founder and Creative Director of Morbid Anatomy

On this WPN Call #433, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Georgian Banov, the co-founder of Global Celebration who is dedicated to training ministry students and leaders, rescuing and caring for trafficked children, helping marginalized impoverished communities and hosting evangelistic missionary events and conferences. He discusses his powerful story of fleeing from communist Bulgaria as a teenager, and his current work helping the Gypsie children and      Website: https://www.georgianbanov.com/ https://www.globalcelebration.com/       Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back with a breakdown of The Amazing Race 37, Episode 7! For the first time ever, teams race to Bulgaria—navigating stick shifts, paper maps, and chaotic countryside roads.

Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back with a breakdown of The Amazing Race 37, Episode 7! For the first time ever, teams race to Bulgaria—navigating stick shifts, paper maps, and chaotic countryside roads.

Purple Pants Podcast | Bulgaria's Double U-Turn & Haystack Heartbreak Your Purple Pants Podcast Pitstop duo, @BriceIzyah and @TheRealBCamhi, are back with a breakdown of The Amazing Race 37, Episode 7! For the first time ever, teams race to Bulgaria—navigating stick shifts, paper maps, and chaotic countryside roads.   From searching haystacks for tiny bracelets to hauling massive loads of firewood, the Detour tests both patience and strength. A Double U-Turn adds even more tension, and a tricky Roadblock involving sheep and yogurt stirs the pot.   You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed  WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed: Purple Pants Podcast Archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 137 - Stefan Nikolov - Location Manager Location manager Stefan Nikolov (SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL, SHAMELESS) joins us in this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. Originally from Bulgaria, Stefan followed his journalist parents around the world before landing in Chicago where he has since built a career in the locations department. We discuss how he worked his way up the ladder, and Stefan breaks down the different roles in the department. Throughout our conversation, Stefan shares many stories from his career, and we learn what to do when an alligator hunt prevents the crew from parking the vans where you need them. We also learn about the potential consequences of living in a home made famous on television, and we discuss why a film would come to Chicago to shoot for another real-world location. And at the end, Stefan gives his advice to anyone trying to break into the locations department. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience in Chicago at the Athenaeum Center.  - This episode is sponsored by Aputure

This week on Drumcode Live we have a studio mix from Timmo, recorded in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Neri Karra Sillaman is an advisor, speaker, and author, recently named to the Thinkers50 Radar List for 2024, recognizing her as one of the world's top 30 emerging management thinkers. She serves as an Entrepreneurship Expert at the University of Oxford and as an Adjunct Professor at ESCP Paris. Neri is also the founder of Neri Karra, a global luxury leather goods brand with over 25 years of partnerships with leading Italian labels. A former child refugee, Neri's journey fuels her passion for resilience, cultural innovation, and ethical business practices. Her thought leadership has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, and Fast Company, and she has been quoted in publications such as the Financial Times, CNBC, Newsweek, Vogue Business, Bloomberg, Business of Fashion, and WWD. She has spoken at organizations including Apple, Credit Suisse, Bernstein, the University of Cambridge, Forbes France, Baker McKenzie, the International Bar Association, and the Global Leaders Summit. A three-time TEDx speaker, she inspires leaders to build businesses that balance purpose with profit for lasting impact. Ok, get ready to be in complete awe - because not only does Neri have an incredible life story, but she is such a humble human. It is incredible what she has accomplished. I know you will be so inspired by her. We chat about: What it was like to be a child in communist Bulgaria who often went to bed hungry and the biggest thing that helped her imagine a beautiful life full of opportunity and education Her journey to graduating at the top of her class, getting a accepted the University of Miami in the U.S., and later getting her PHD at Cambridge How she became writer for top universities across the globe and a sought-after expert in the realm of sustainable fashion and entrepreneurship What inspired her to write a book, how she pivoted after it got rejected over 100 times, and how it all came together centered around immigrant entrepreneurship The #1 characteristic that she has found makes a successful, immigrant entrepreneur And so much more!   To learn more about Neri Karra Sillaman and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

In this episode, we've got two expert guests on our TACoS Tuesday advertising show. We're going to talk a lot about how to rank when you're launching with PPC and some advanced forms of advertising, such as sponsor display. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Join us for an insightful episode featuring Marcel Marculescu, the CEO of IntelliRank. From his early days in Romania crafting browser-based games to becoming a cornerstone in the Amazon selling community, Marcel's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit. We unpack his expertise in Amazon ranking and advertising, examining the evolution of strategies for product launches and the importance of a harmonious blend of organic methods and PPC advertising. Our conversation ventures into the world of Amazon keywords, where Marcel sheds light on the power of targeting long-tail keywords. We explore how user-generated content, like reviews and Amazon Posts, can amplify product visibility — especially crucial during the initial stages of a product's life. Marcel also emphasizes the significance of testing product listings through Amazon experiments, providing a fresh perspective on customer insights versus personal biases. The essence of community comes to life as we discuss Amazing Days in Bulgaria, fostering a vibrant network for Amazon sellers in the region. In the realm of advertising, we have Vincenzo Toscano, CEO of Ecomcy live in the Amazon Ads booth in Prosper Show to share advanced techniques for harnessing Amazon's Sponsored Display ads and audience targeting. We discuss isolating campaigns to refine bidding strategies, and an innovative approach using Helium 10's Black Box tool to focus on complementary products. The episode wraps up with the undeniable value of seller networking and community events like Amazon Accelerate, highlighting how these connections fuel both personal and professional growth in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape. In episode 656 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley, Marcel, and Vincenzo discuss: 00:30 - Amazon Advertising Strategies for Ranking 04:08 - Romanians Dominating Ranking Companies 08:18 - Amazon PPC for New Products 11:55 - Optimizing Amazon Keywords and Strategies 12:40 - Leveraging Amazon Post for Visibility 18:51 - Europe Event Travel Opportunity 22:28 - Amazon Advertising Strategies Beyond Basics 27:16 - Maximizing Amazon Advertising With Basket Analysis 32:32 - Global Amazon Advertising Strategy Insights 34:05 - Helium 10 Ads Strategy and Growth 36:42 - Global Marketplace Advertising Strategies  41:04 - Amazon Seller Networking Value

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