Podcasts about communist poland

Spies In My Blood: A Polish Family's Secret Fight Against Nazis & Communists (Polestar-Media, 2025) is the true story of two brothers raised in New York by WWII exiles and their journey to Poland. Each takes a different path to infiltrate the Communist secret police on a mission to uncover the truth about their family of soldiers, spies, and assassins. Which brother would go into the family business?Alex Storozynski was the first in his family born in the United States, a new leaf on the family tree. When he set out to find his roots in Poland during the Cold War, his Mama stitched secret pockets into boxer shorts where he could hide his cash, passport, and important documents. Before he left to go behind the Iron Curtain, his mother warned him: “Be careful of your brother's friends.” His big brother George, a banker, told him, “Mama doesn't want you to go into the family business.”As an aspiring journalist, Storozynski interviewed Polish rock stars, filmmakers, and artists fighting censorship. He navigated the black market and learned to thrive in the surreal and repressive system. He persuaded the Communist government to give him a scholarship to write a doctoral dissertation about the most hated man in Poland, the military regime's press spokesman, Jerzy Urban. But he asked too many questions.Storozynski attended Urban's press conferences with American journalists and met underground Solidarity activists trying to overthrow the government. He translated interviews with opposition leaders like Lech Wałesa for The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Boston Globe.There's a Polish saying, “You can't fool your genes; it's in your blood.” The Communist secret police (SB) stole Storozynski's visa and interrogated him. When Senator Ted Kennedy arrived in Warsaw to give The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Adam Michnik and the parents of martyred opposition priest Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, Storozynski spent time with the Kennedy clan and taught them to sing Sto Lat (May He Live 100 Years) to the opposition.The SB had enough. After investigating Alex Storozynski, they wrote: “The findings in the case show that he is familiar with the working methods of special services.” Storozynski was declared an “enemy of the state” and banned from Communist Poland.This is the true story of Alex Storozynski's quest to uncover the nitty-gritty of three generations of spies in his blood.Winston Churchill's words serve as a stark warning: “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” With the Russian Army again trying to move the border between East and Western Europe, the dormant Cold War has reignited a hot war. Russia's invasion of sovereign nations and killing of Ukrainians is a grim reminder of the need to avoid repeating history. Motorized terror squads are once again murdering Jews, and civilian bombing deaths are written off as collateral damage. The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Alex Storozynski is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, award-winning author, filmmaker, songwriter, and President Emeritus & Chairman of the Board of The Kosciuszko Foundation.Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. 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

Spies In My Blood: A Polish Family's Secret Fight Against Nazis & Communists (Polestar-Media, 2025) is the true story of two brothers raised in New York by WWII exiles and their journey to Poland. Each takes a different path to infiltrate the Communist secret police on a mission to uncover the truth about their family of soldiers, spies, and assassins. Which brother would go into the family business?Alex Storozynski was the first in his family born in the United States, a new leaf on the family tree. When he set out to find his roots in Poland during the Cold War, his Mama stitched secret pockets into boxer shorts where he could hide his cash, passport, and important documents. Before he left to go behind the Iron Curtain, his mother warned him: “Be careful of your brother's friends.” His big brother George, a banker, told him, “Mama doesn't want you to go into the family business.”As an aspiring journalist, Storozynski interviewed Polish rock stars, filmmakers, and artists fighting censorship. He navigated the black market and learned to thrive in the surreal and repressive system. He persuaded the Communist government to give him a scholarship to write a doctoral dissertation about the most hated man in Poland, the military regime's press spokesman, Jerzy Urban. But he asked too many questions.Storozynski attended Urban's press conferences with American journalists and met underground Solidarity activists trying to overthrow the government. He translated interviews with opposition leaders like Lech Wałesa for The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Boston Globe.There's a Polish saying, “You can't fool your genes; it's in your blood.” The Communist secret police (SB) stole Storozynski's visa and interrogated him. When Senator Ted Kennedy arrived in Warsaw to give The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Adam Michnik and the parents of martyred opposition priest Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, Storozynski spent time with the Kennedy clan and taught them to sing Sto Lat (May He Live 100 Years) to the opposition.The SB had enough. After investigating Alex Storozynski, they wrote: “The findings in the case show that he is familiar with the working methods of special services.” Storozynski was declared an “enemy of the state” and banned from Communist Poland.This is the true story of Alex Storozynski's quest to uncover the nitty-gritty of three generations of spies in his blood.Winston Churchill's words serve as a stark warning: “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” With the Russian Army again trying to move the border between East and Western Europe, the dormant Cold War has reignited a hot war. Russia's invasion of sovereign nations and killing of Ukrainians is a grim reminder of the need to avoid repeating history. Motorized terror squads are once again murdering Jews, and civilian bombing deaths are written off as collateral damage. The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Alex Storozynski is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, award-winning author, filmmaker, songwriter, and President Emeritus & Chairman of the Board of The Kosciuszko Foundation.Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

Spies In My Blood: A Polish Family's Secret Fight Against Nazis & Communists (Polestar-Media, 2025) is the true story of two brothers raised in New York by WWII exiles and their journey to Poland. Each takes a different path to infiltrate the Communist secret police on a mission to uncover the truth about their family of soldiers, spies, and assassins. Which brother would go into the family business?Alex Storozynski was the first in his family born in the United States, a new leaf on the family tree. When he set out to find his roots in Poland during the Cold War, his Mama stitched secret pockets into boxer shorts where he could hide his cash, passport, and important documents. Before he left to go behind the Iron Curtain, his mother warned him: “Be careful of your brother's friends.” His big brother George, a banker, told him, “Mama doesn't want you to go into the family business.”As an aspiring journalist, Storozynski interviewed Polish rock stars, filmmakers, and artists fighting censorship. He navigated the black market and learned to thrive in the surreal and repressive system. He persuaded the Communist government to give him a scholarship to write a doctoral dissertation about the most hated man in Poland, the military regime's press spokesman, Jerzy Urban. But he asked too many questions.Storozynski attended Urban's press conferences with American journalists and met underground Solidarity activists trying to overthrow the government. He translated interviews with opposition leaders like Lech Wałesa for The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Boston Globe.There's a Polish saying, “You can't fool your genes; it's in your blood.” The Communist secret police (SB) stole Storozynski's visa and interrogated him. When Senator Ted Kennedy arrived in Warsaw to give The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to Adam Michnik and the parents of martyred opposition priest Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, Storozynski spent time with the Kennedy clan and taught them to sing Sto Lat (May He Live 100 Years) to the opposition.The SB had enough. After investigating Alex Storozynski, they wrote: “The findings in the case show that he is familiar with the working methods of special services.” Storozynski was declared an “enemy of the state” and banned from Communist Poland.This is the true story of Alex Storozynski's quest to uncover the nitty-gritty of three generations of spies in his blood.Winston Churchill's words serve as a stark warning: “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” With the Russian Army again trying to move the border between East and Western Europe, the dormant Cold War has reignited a hot war. Russia's invasion of sovereign nations and killing of Ukrainians is a grim reminder of the need to avoid repeating history. Motorized terror squads are once again murdering Jews, and civilian bombing deaths are written off as collateral damage. The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Alex Storozynski is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, award-winning author, filmmaker, songwriter, and President Emeritus & Chairman of the Board of The Kosciuszko Foundation.Stephen Satkiewicz is an independent scholar whose research areas are related to Civilizational Sciences, Social Complexity, Big History, Historical Sociology, military history, War studies, International Relations, Geopolitics, as well as Russian and East European history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

pWotD Episode 2912: Pope John Paul II Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 263,814 views on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 our article of the day is Pope John Paul II.Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II; Italian: Giovanni Paolo II; Polish: Jan Paweł II; born Karol Józef Wojtyła, Polish: [ˈkarɔl ˈjuzɛv‿vɔjˈtɨwa]; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in 2005.In his youth, Wojtyła dabbled in stage acting. He graduated with excellent grades from an all-boys high school in Wadowice, Poland, in 1938, soon after which World War II broke out. During the war, to avoid being kidnapped and sent off to a German forced labour camp, he signed up for work in harsh conditions in a quarry. Wojtyła eventually took up acting and developed a love for the profession and participated at a local theatre. The linguistically skilled Wojtyła wanted to study Polish at university. Encouraged by a conversation with Adam Stefan Sapieha, he decided to study theology and become a priest. Eventually, Wojtyła rose to the position of Archbishop of Kraków and then a cardinal, both positions held by his mentor. Wojtyła was elected pope on the third day of the second papal conclave of 1978, and became one of the youngest popes in history. The conclave was called after the death of John Paul I, who served only 33 days as pope. Wojtyła adopted the name of his predecessor in tribute to him.John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in the 16th century, as well as the third-longest-serving pope in history after Pius IX and St. Peter. John Paul II attempted to improve the Catholic Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the spirit of ecumenism, holding atheism as the greatest threat. He maintained the Church's previous positions on such matters as abortion, artificial contraception, the ordination of women, and a celibate clergy, and although he supported the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, he was seen as generally conservative in their interpretation. He put emphasis on family and identity, while questioning consumerism, hedonism and the pursuit of wealth. He was one of the most-travelled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. As part of his special emphasis on the universal call to holiness, John Paul II beatified 1,344 people, and canonised 483 saints, more than the combined tally of his predecessors during the preceding five centuries. By the time of his death, he had named most of the College of Cardinals, consecrated or co-consecrated many of the world's bishops, and ordained many priests.He has been credited with fighting against dictatorships for democracy and with helping to end communist rule in his native Poland and the rest of Europe. Under John Paul II, the Catholic Church greatly expanded its influence in Africa and Latin America and retained its influence in Europe and the rest of the world. On 19 December 2009, John Paul II was proclaimed venerable by his successor, Benedict XVI, and on 1 May 2011 (Divine Mercy Sunday) he was beatified. On 27 April 2014, he was canonised together with John XXIII. He has been criticised for allegedly, as archbishop under Communist Poland, having been insufficiently harsh in acting against the sexual abuse of children by priests, though the allegations themselves have been criticised. Posthumously he has been referred to by some Catholics as Pope St. John Paul the Great, though that title is not official.Under John Paul II, two of the most important documents of the contemporary Catholic Church were drafted and promulgated: the 1983 Code of Canon Law, which revised and updated the 1917 Code of Canon Law, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the first universal catechism to be issued since the Roman Catechism.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:52 UTC on Wednesday, 23 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Pope John Paul II on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Danielle.

Thomas "Drago" Dzieran is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, author, and software engineer. Born in Communist Poland, he spent time as a political prisoner before immigrating to the United States in 1984. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1991, he joined the Navy and served 20 years, including stints with SEAL Teams 2 and 4, and as a BUD/S instructor. Drago deployed to Iraq multiple times, earning numerous commendations for his valor in combat. He's the author of The Pledge to America and a vocal advocate for freedom, using his tech skills to combat threats to free speech. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://roka.com - use code SRS https://tryarmra.com/SRS https://BetterHelp.com/SRS https://Blackbuffalo.com https://boncharge.com/SRS https://MeetFabric.com/SHAWN https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD https://Helixsleep.com/SRS https://hexclad.com/SRS https://hillsdale.edu/SRS https://PatriotMobile.com/SRS | 972-PATRIOT https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SRS Download the app today and use code SRSRocketMoney.com/SRS Thomas "Drago" Dzieran Links: The Pledge to America - https://www.dragodzieran.com/book   ConnectZing - https://connectzing.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/dragodzieran X - https://x.com/DragoDzieran Website - https://www.dragodzieran.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Communist Polish press called it "Kentomania!"—the excitement surrounding a 23 year old, called Kent Washington who made history as the first American—and the first Black American—to sign a professional sports contract behind the Iron Curtain. Stepping off the plane in Poland, Kent was immediately struck by how different everything felt. Yet, it was on the basketball court where he found common ground with the Polish people. His creative and electrifying gameplay won over audiences, earning him admiration and respect. But beyond basketball, the warmth and hospitality of the Polish people left a lasting impression, making him a beloved figure in the country's sports history. As a result, Kent was inspired to write a memoir, ‘Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland'. BUY THE BOOK HERE Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode396/ The fight to keep Cold War history alive continues, and with your support, I can ensure these incredible stories are never forgotten. A simple monthly or annual donation gives me the resources to continue uncovering and sharing the untold history of this fascinating era. As a valued supporter, you'll become part of our exclusive community, enjoy ad-free episodes, and receive the coveted CWC coaster as a token of my appreciation. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're playing a vital role in preserving Cold War history for future generations. Join us now at: https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Prefer a one-time contribution? Every bit helps! You can make a one-off donation at the same link. Thank you for keeping Cold War history alive! Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social Follow us on Threads https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Join Intohistory https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Margaret Nowaczyk's Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery is a touching collection of personal essays exploring the impact of genetics, ancestry, and immigration on our lives. In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery talks to Margaret, who is best-selling Polish-Canadian author and pediatric clinical geneticist. In Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery Margaret Nowaczyk explores different facets of her life, from listening to the radio dramas of her childhood in Communist Poland to her work now as a pediatric clinical geneticist. These are beautifully crafted essays, full of hard-won truths and insights, generously shared with the reader. Whether struggling with English as a teenaged refugee or documenting the process of permanent hair dye, Nowaczyk moves seamlessly between scientific and personal writing, bridging the gap between these two areas with elegance and humour. Marrow Memory is an invitation to readers to explore the ways in which our experiences and identities are entangled with our ancestral history. “Here is a physician who has answered the call to a perilous narrative life in the face of patients' illnesses and her own. To tell and to write, in the end, is to see, however costly might be that sight. How fortunate are her patients and their families for her insight. How indebted is our field of narrative medicine to receive this moving testimony of the powers of shared creativity in our medicine and in our lives.” – Dr. Rita Charon, Narrative Medicine, Columbia University. More about Margaret Nowacyk: Born in Poland, Margaret Nowaczyk is a pediatric clinical geneticist and a professor at McMaster University and DeGroote School of Medicine. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Canadian, Polish and American literary magazines and anthologies. She lives in Hamilton, ON, with her husband and two sons. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. 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

Margaret Nowaczyk's Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery is a touching collection of personal essays exploring the impact of genetics, ancestry, and immigration on our lives. In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery talks to Margaret, who is best-selling Polish-Canadian author and pediatric clinical geneticist. In Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery Margaret Nowaczyk explores different facets of her life, from listening to the radio dramas of her childhood in Communist Poland to her work now as a pediatric clinical geneticist. These are beautifully crafted essays, full of hard-won truths and insights, generously shared with the reader. Whether struggling with English as a teenaged refugee or documenting the process of permanent hair dye, Nowaczyk moves seamlessly between scientific and personal writing, bridging the gap between these two areas with elegance and humour. Marrow Memory is an invitation to readers to explore the ways in which our experiences and identities are entangled with our ancestral history. “Here is a physician who has answered the call to a perilous narrative life in the face of patients' illnesses and her own. To tell and to write, in the end, is to see, however costly might be that sight. How fortunate are her patients and their families for her insight. How indebted is our field of narrative medicine to receive this moving testimony of the powers of shared creativity in our medicine and in our lives.” – Dr. Rita Charon, Narrative Medicine, Columbia University. More about Margaret Nowacyk: Born in Poland, Margaret Nowaczyk is a pediatric clinical geneticist and a professor at McMaster University and DeGroote School of Medicine. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Canadian, Polish and American literary magazines and anthologies. She lives in Hamilton, ON, with her husband and two sons. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Matt Lorenz's journey from communist Poland to an unexpected start at Planned Parenthood and overcoming addiction offers a riveting tale of transformation and purpose. We explore the intriguing path that led Matt, an advocate for family unity through faith, to develop "The Holy Quest," a Catholic board game aimed at enriching family bonds and helping children learn the faith.  Visit Matt and delve into the creation of "The Holy Quest" and how you can support this meaningful project. He also provides details on how to get involved with upcoming game developments, ensuring that families everywhere have the opportunity to strengthen their faith together. Thank you for joining Matt on this inspiring exploration of faith, family, and transformation.Browse Matt's Religious Store:  Discover the array of unique items available through Matt's online store, from holy cards to relics, and learn how these offerings contribute to promoting a culture of life. (The Video-Podcast of this Episode will be made available on Rumble and X. For past episodes on Video visit our Rumble Channel and don't forget to subscribe!)Follow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: JohnPaulIIRCCatch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!!  Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgRead Jack's Blog https://jp2renew.org/Support the show

In this episode of The Reed Morin Show, Drago Dzieran shares his incredible journey from Communist Poland to becoming a Navy SEAL. Arrested and imprisoned as a political dissident under Communist rule, Drago escaped to the United States, where he transformed his life. As a Navy SEAL, Drago was assigned to SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 4, and served as a BUD/S instructor at Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California. During his deployments to Iraq from 2003–2005, he performed over 100 combat missions as an NSW Lead Breacher, pioneering new breaching methods that minimized risks to non-combatants. Support Drago: https://www.dragodzieran.com/ https://connectzing.com/ https://navysealsfund.org/ #podcast #specialforces #deltaforce #military #reedmorinshow 00:00 Intro 01:00 Early Life in Communist Poland 20:43 Why Communism was so Powerful 41:40 Start of Drago Activism 48:53 Mass Purge and Drago's Arrest 1:00:26 Time in Soviet Prison 1:15:35 Leaving Communism for USA 1:35:22 Joining Military & NAVY Seals 1:52:38 Operating under Jocko Willink in Iraq 2:14:23 Evil of Terrorism 2:18:20 Relationship with Death & War 2:26:30 Hilarious Terrorist Extraction Story 2:33:29 Leaving the Military 2:44:05 Support Drago!

Goshka Macuga talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work.Macuga was born in 1967 in Warsaw, Poland. Her deep research into multifarious subjects manifests in the form of installations, sculpture, tapestry, photography, video and more. As well as making objects, she occupies a role that relates closely to that of a curator and historian, often weaving together her creations with existing materials, including artworks and archival documents. Place has enormous significance in her practice, whether it is the museum or gallery, the city or the country in which she is presenting her ideas. After exploring her site and engaging in lengthy research, she fuses her own subjective interest with objective material, to produce absorbing and often complex environments that provoke broad meanings and reactions. She discusses the transformative impact of seeing the work of Christo in an art magazine; her interest in Paul Nash and Eileen Agar—and the personal importance to her of a work by Agar that is in her studio; how the subversive strategies used by Stanisław Lem when he was writing science fiction in Communist Poland have influenced her practice; and how, during Covid, she created a club for dancing in her studio. Plus, she gives insight into her rituals and disciplines and answers our usual questions, including, “what is art for?”Goshka Macuga: Born from Stone, London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE, until 18 January 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I chat with Maciek, the owner of Revive Australia. He's also my massage therapist!With over two decades of experience working on people's body's, Maciek brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. He's worked with everyone from elite athletes to calm yogis, stressed office workers, and fitness champions like Lauren Simpson. Every session with Maciek I walk out having learnt so much about anatomy, but I could also tell he also had an incredible life story to share. Today, we dive into his personal journey growing up in communist Poland, meeting his now wife Kasia and their journey moving to Australia and building their business. We discuss how an act of kindness - being leant money from a friend to buy a massage bed and a phone - kickstarted his career in massage therapy. Maciek shares his insights to healthy, long lasting relationship - one that will withstand any challenge and be fortified during times of grief and loss. We also touch on Maciek and Kasia's 5-year long, 15 round journey of IVF.

A West German nightclub owner goes behind the Iron Curtain on a desperate mission to save his brother, in this Cold War thriller by the author of Lost Kin.West Germany, 1949. Former actor Max Kaspar suffered greatly in the Second World War. Now he owns a nightclub in Munich—and occasionally lends a hand to the newly formed CIA. Meanwhile, his brother Harry has ventured beyond the Iron Curtain to rescue an American scientist. When Harry is also taken captive, Max resolves to locate his brother at all costs. The last thing he expects is for Harry to go rogue.Max's treacherous quest takes him to Vienna and Prague to Soviet East Germany and Communist Poland. Along the way, dangerous operators from Harry's past join the pursuit: his former lover Katarina, who's working for the Israelis, and former Nazi Hartmut Dietz, now an agent of East German intelligence. But can anyone be trusted? Even the American scientist Stanley Samaras may not be the hero Harry had believed him to be . . .“In this convincing and atmospheric spy tale set on the haunted landscape of postwar Europe, the engaging Max Kaspar leads us into deepening shadows in which the certainties of loyalty and morality grow dimmer at every turn. An intriguing and satisfying read.” —Dan Fesperman, author of Winter Work“Steve Anderson brings the past to life . . . As close as you'll get to a historical guide to the vagaries and treacheries and to the hidden byways and ratlines of post-war Europe.” —Luke McCallin, author of the Gregor Reinhardt novelsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The experiences of our ancestors are passed down through generations. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in our connection with our mothers. Our mothers carry us, and we carry them in some ways. For Agata Izabela Brewer, it was living with her alcoholic mother that inspired a desire to know how hunger and trauma several generations ago shaped her mother's attitude toward nurturing.In her memoir, The Hunger Book from Communist Poland, Agata brings us into the harsh reality of living with a mother who survived the war. But was deeply affected by its aftermath. Our conversation is a look into her work, but also a stark reminder about how conflicts in the world will impact us for generations to come.Connect with Agataagatabrewer.comThe Hunger Bookfacebook.com/agata.szczeszakbrewerLearn more about the podcast at byjennifergriffith.com/category/podcast

In Part Two of our episode, we review Cold War, a film from 2018 that follows a couple that can't seem to get their act together, not until the very end, when it's far too late to do anything about it. Wiktor and Zula find themselves on opposite sides of several things, ultimately on opposite sides of the Iron Curtain. He's smitten enough to return to Communist Poland, sacrificing his freedom and delaying their reunion for years. She finds a way to get him released early, which ends up being a huge sacrifice for her as well. Whether it was worth it for the two of them to be together, we'll leave it for you to decide. COMING ATTRACTIONS: Episodes 71-73 will cover--or maybe it's "undercover" spy films, but we're going to start off light, with a pair of spy comedies. First up will be The In-Laws, from 1979, starring Alan Arkin and Peter Falk. After that we'll look at Top Secret!, a 1984 spoof that asks what might happen if Elvis did a spy movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordsandmovies/support

Join host Gary Lipovetsky, the renowned serial entrepreneur, business partner, and husband to social media celebrity Valeria Lipovetsky, in this captivating podcast "RISE, Life Stories of Accomplished Individuals". Gary not only delves deep into the lives of notable figures to extract their fascinating origin stories and the hurdles they faced, but he also meticulously draws out the specific knowledge and expertise they hold in their respective fields. Through in-depth interviews, Gary unravels the secrets to their achievements and highlights the value of their unique experiences and insights. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom from these remarkable individuals and be inspired to reach new heights of success."Welcome to the latest episode of RISE! In this captivating instalment, we embark on the remarkable journey of Michal Berski, founder of CurlSmith, as he shares his inspiring story. From his upbringing in Communist Poland to identifying market gaps and founding CurlSmith, Michal's narrative is one of resilience and entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore pivotal moments such as raising funds, leveraging the power of community on Instagram, and the crucial role influencers play in brand growth and authenticity. Discover the emotional rollercoaster of selling a business and the importance of celebrating small victories along the way. Stay tuned to learn about Michal's exciting new venture in the beauty industry, and subscribe to RISE for more empowering conversations and insights!"Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: The Journey of Michal Berski05:48 Early Life and Growing Up in Communist Poland25:39 The Birth of CurlSmith: Identifying a Gap in the Market33:32 The Art of Raising Money: Lessons Learned40:59 The Power of Community: Building an Instagram Following01:03:58 The Crucial Role of Influencers in Brand Growth01:06:29 The Impact of Influencer Partnerships on Brand Authenticity01:15:20 Post-Sale Reflections and Future Ventures01:20:01 Insights on Wealth, Happiness, and Entrepreneurship01:22:41 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursGary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetskyMichal Berski: https://www.instagram.com/michalberski

Thomas "Drago" Dzieran grew up in Communist Poland. He realized he was being fed lies and propaganda as a boy when he got in big trouble at school for asking simple questions about the government. As a young man, he became actively involved in the Solidarity movement and in spreading anti-Communist messages. His activities landed him in prison and he was eventually expelled from Poland.Poland's loss was America's gain. In 1984, Drago Dzieran came to the U.S. Seven years later he became an American citizen - what he still considers his greatest accomplishment - and soon joined the U.S. Navy. A short time later he began BUD/s training and became a Navy SEAL.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Drago shares tremendous detail about his life behind the Iron Curtain, the grueling process to become a SEAL, and his three back-to-back deployments in Iraq. He will also tell us about his SEAL teams pursuing high-value targets and the toll that work took on his health.Finally, Drago shares what it was like returning to SEAL training as an instructor and why he enthusiastically loves the United States. It's an infectious enthusiasm will likely make you even prouder to be an American.

In 1955, a Dutch Christian named Andrew van der Bijl began smuggling Bibles into Communist Poland. Through successive years he would enter Communist countries at every occasion to secretly bring God's Word to places where Christianity was illegal. Brother Andrew began an organization named ‘Open Doors', a ministry that tells the story of persecuted Christians around the world.The Canadian director of Open Doors is Rev. Gary Stagg. In this interview we talk about the harsh reality of 365 million Christians being persecuted, imprisoned, tortured and even executed for their allegiance to Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Today I am speaking with my former client and now friend, Marta Hobbs. Buckle in for a a story which will have you hooked from start to finish! She is the bestselling author of a book called Unravelling (much like yours truly - remember you can order MY brand new book, Infinite Receiving, here).She's also a soul led entrepreneur who works with top leaders and companies around the globe using her soul care method. And what she shares with us in this interview is really her journey from being an immigrant from Poland and her upbringing in the States and how that immigration journey really impacted the way that she showed up in the world and ultimately ran her former business with her husband to a billion dollar valuation.What I love about this conversation is ultimately, this is her redemption story. And there are so many different threads and tools and ways of thinking and being that are so helpful for everybody and especially women who are feeling driven to work in a way that is never, over the long term, going to serve them, their family, their loved ones.Get comfy!Quotes "Some of us are given a lot to live through so that we can share our learnings and our wisdom with others.""Not only because I was a teenager and I wanted to fit in, also because I was an immigrant. I just wanted to be like everyone else.""I am deserving of that and more just because I'm here, just because I'm human.""I remember asking myself, if I'm not entrepreneur, COo, business owner, who am I? ""I am the soul, having a human experience."Highlights 19:38 But from that, something beautiful was born. Or maybe it was always there, and that is I can do anything. As I watched them doing the things, of course I can do that. I can do that. I might not be able to speak about it in English, but I can do it.22:31 I was always a warrior. My parents always were fighters. My grandfather fought in the war. He established the hometown, the home city that I was born in. My grandfather was taken to Siberia. So physical participation in wars and battles is handed down to me through generations. And so, yeah, I came in with that fire, with that warrior stance.33:41 Don't make the mistake of thinking you are your company. You're not. Who you are is much deeper, much broader. This limitless something and your soul. Right? And you get to express that through your work, but you're not your work.Find  Marta Online Find Marta on Instagram Find Marta on FacebookFind Suzy on online: Find Suzy on Instagram Find Suzy on Facebook Find Suzy online Join The Quantum Success Hub on Telegram Faith + Action = Miracles

Most travel advisors are familiar with Edyta Teper who, over the course of a nearly 30-year-old career in travel, held positions at Jet Set Tours, Carnival Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Virtuoso, Virgin Voyages and Travel2. She's a repeat winner of the TravelAge West WAVE Award for being a favorite sales representative, and now she's turned her attention to the Last Frontier, joining Space Perspective as head of global sales, trade partnerships. While there's no doubt that Teper is beloved by the travel advisor community, many may not know her unique backstory. In this episode of Humans of Travel, Teper reflects on a moment that changed her life forever: The day she left her home in communist Poland at age 10 with her then-28-year-old mother and 3-year-old brother, embarking on a multi-country journey that eventually led her family to Austria, where they sought political asylum. Listeners will also hear about Teper's moves to Australia (for high school and college) and Los Angeles, where she took an internship at Jet Set Tours in a move that kickstarted her travel industry career. Finally, Teper will talk about her latest venture: selling luxury spaceflight experiences with Space Perspective, which brings passengers to the edge of space during a six-hour ride up into the atmosphere in a space balloon. She'll share some common misconceptions about space travel, and give tips to travel agents who want to sell space tourism to clients. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Space Perspective Get in Touch With Edyta: edyta@spaceperspective.com ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Veteran's Day episode, I get to talk with Drago Dzieran.  Drago immigrated to the United States in 1984 with ten cents in his pocket after being a political prisoner in Communist Poland.  We cover Drago's story in his book, "The Pledge to America."  My takeaway is that with hard work, determination, and a will to overcome, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to if you live in America.  Drago came to America, not speaking English and started working to pay his rent as a janitor at a local church.  Fast forward a few decades and Drago has retired after a career in the Navy Seals, he's married and has a family and works as a software engineer.  As Drago says over and over, his story is only possible in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orangeshoe/message

1981, Communist PolandAt the peak of the Soviet rule in Poland, the country had run into enormous economic hardships. Food became scarce, and citizens marched on the streets protesting against hunger. Everything became rationed, and even then, sometimes the rationed needs could not be met. But this is not the story of the food shortages of Communist Poland. This is the story of the larger arc of Polish food, and how it came to evolve in surpising ways over 15 centuries. And if you are intrigued about Central Asia, Samosas and Hospitality, check out the episodes on Uzbekistan Beauty of Uzbekistan and the Geometry Box: https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-boxMelons of Samarkand: https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand Vincent Van Gogh and Uzbekistan: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VCSecrets of Doors: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5 Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 1: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 2: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F World's most popular snack: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=ImYiIkxnf8vNTFNn For reflections on walking, check out Walking: An Act of Resistance: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=IlhRj0aYOdW8A8Pu You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @‌whywetravel42(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42  ) Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.  Do share the word with your folks!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Black Rifle Coffee Podcast, we are honored to host Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran. A Polish immigrant who made America his cherished home, Drago unravels the tumultuous time in Poland when dissent against the communist and socialist regime reached its zenith. He vividly describes the sweeping arrests that engulfed Poland in a single night and details his transformation from a brave activist to a prisoner of conscience. But Drago's journey did not end there. He delves into his harrowing yet hopeful transition from Poland to the heart of America. Facing insurmountable adversities in his homeland, from frequent abductions to grueling interrogations by government agents, his indomitable spirit sought refuge in the land of opportunity and freedom. He warmly recalls his time in a German refugee center, his aspiration for sunnier horizons, and his fondness for Elvis Presley's Memphis, Tennessee. With merely a bag of clothes and unparalleled grit, Drago embarked on a new life in the US. This included becoming a skilled Mercedes mechanic, a skydiving instructor, and eventually, against all odds, a decorated US Navy SEAL. Highlighting the intervention of Pope John Paul II and his influential role in Poland, Drago offers viewers a profound first-hand perspective of life under socialism and the immeasurable sacrifices individuals made in pursuit of truth and freedom. Plus, reflections on the Global War on Terror and why war requires MONSTERS.  This isn't merely a coffee talk. It's a tale of resilience, the essence of the human spirit, and an unyielding quest for freedom.

To lead into the next season of Enduring Interest, we're re-releasing our first two seasons, covering totalitarianism and ideology and liberal education.  We'll be back on September 8 with a new season covering free speech and censorship. In this episode I speak with four previous guests on the podcast (Clare Cavanagh, Jacob Howland, Perry Link, and James Pontuso) and take up the question of the relationship between art and totalitarianism. We consider the fate of artistic inquiry and expression under totalitarian regimes both past and present. Why and how have totalitarian regimes sought to control all forms of art. How successful were and are such regimes in this effort? How have artists both past and present managed to elude their totalitarian masters and produce enduring works of art? In answering these and other questions, my guests draw on a range of examples from regimes such as the Soviet Union, Communist Poland and Czechoslovakia, and the People's Republic of China. We conclude with some recommendations for authors and books—especially for those who might be taking up this subject for the first time.

Since fleeing Communist Poland and arriving in the USA in 1984, Drago Dzieren has daily pledged to become a better American in gratitude for his life here. He describes growing up in post-war Soviet-controlled Poland, where he and his family knew fear, hunger, and oppression. Jailed for being part of the Soviet-toppling Solidarity movement, he relates what it is like to speak out against censorship and totalitarian rule. He then jumped at the chance to emigrate to the U.S. and live in our free and open society, and in 1991 he both proudly became a citizen and joined the U.S. Navy. During his distinguished career as a SEAL on Teams 2 and 4, he was part of over 100 direct combat missions as a lead breacher in Iraq. This is his amazing story.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer: Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonOrchestra & Score provided by www.ExtremeMusic.com

Season 2 episode 2 of The Minhaaj Podcast this week brings on the child prodigy and genius co-creator of dataframes.jl package for Julia, Dr Bogumił Kamiński. Bogumil learned C language without owning a computer from library books at the age of 16 in a small Polish town. In post-communist Poland he went on to study applied problems in management and economics and his interest lies in computational models for real-life problems.He currently serves as the full professor of economics at the Warsaw School of Economics. He also holds the following positions:- Head of Decision Analysis and Support Unit- Chairman of the Scientific Council for the Discipline of Economics and Finance- Member of the Presidium, Statistics and Econometrics Committee, Polish Academy of Sciences- Adjunct Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University- Data Science Laboratory Researcher, Fields Institute, Computational Methods in Industrial Mathematics Laboratory- Affiliated Faculty, Toronto Metropolitan University, Cybersecurity Research LabPresident, INFORMS Polish Section- Co-editor, Central European Journal of Economic Modelling and Econometrics- Editorial board member, Multiple Criteria Decision Making journalIndependent Supervisory Board Member, AutoPartner S.A.Bogumił Kamiński is an expert in the application of mathematical modeling to solve practical problems in business. In the past, he gathered experience as head of business intelligence and data analytics units in one of the largest Polish consulting and IT solution implementation companies.His field of expertise is the creation of complex decision-support models that use machine learning, optimization, and simulation methods. He is one of the world-leading experts in the Julia language and has numerous contributions to the core of the language and the package ecosystem. He created the famous dataframes.jl package for data science.He also created SilverDecisions software, which is freely available online for modeling decision trees. He has written five books one of which I have reviewed earlier, Julia for Data Science.# Timestamps00:00 Intro01:08 Learning Programming, Communist Poland & First Computer07:07 Polish Education System & STEM teaching11:35 Julia's Conceptualization & Expectations28:05 PetaFLOP club language, Data Type-based Operations & Julia's Performance38:11 Project Celeste, 800M astronomical objects detection, HPC in Julia59:50 Julia in Academia vs Industry - Speed & Ease of Learning01:21:21 Customer-facing Apps, Streamline vs Genie01:38:56 Julia and LLMs, Falcon 40B, Training & Inferencing in Julia01:45:05 Relearning Julia, How to get Started01:51:09 From in-memory to cluster processing and MIT partnership01:59:09 Family, Productivity, Community & Work - Juggling different Balls --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minhaaj/message

Communist Poland had universal conscription and the armed forces were huge by contemporary standards. The Polish People's Army, Navy, and Airforce had just over 400,000 troops for most of the 1980s in a country of 36 million. Tom was a conscript in Polish People's Army from 1987-89. He served as a radio operator in Legnica for the rocket artillery.  His service was at an interesting time when the communist dominance ended as Poland began to embrace democracy in its first free elections before World War 2. Tom shares details of his conscription process, selection, and initial training. We also hear of training exercises, attempts at political indoctrination, and his role if the Cold War had ever turned hot. I'm very keen to expand our library of Warsaw Pact voices, so if you know of any other English speakers who served in the Warsaw Pact Forces during the Cold War do let me know.     Cold War history is disappearing; however, a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You'll become part of our community and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Episode extras including videos and photos https://coldwarconversations.com/episode292/ Support the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridget sits down with Polish-born artist, Agnieszka Pilat, who is best known for her series of heroic portraits of technology and for paintings co-created with a quadruped robot, Spot. They discuss Agnieszka's experience going from Communist Poland to non-Communist Poland, the true realities of toilet paper shortages, why you would never make casual conversation in Poland, the spirit of benevolence in America, and her perception of the US vs. the reality when she came to live here. They also cover her work with robots as an artist, how it got started, why she likes working for machines, the parallels between AI and God, her desire to be Diego Rivera for machines, whether it's possible for robots to bring the soul that humans bring to art, the adaptability of humans, the agency they assign to robots, how there's no predicting what might happen in the future with these technological advancements, and why she thinks it's our responsibility to engage with technology. Check out Agnieszka's art here: pilatart.com Sponsor Links: Allegiance Gold - https://bit.ly/trustbridget-wiw Progressive Insurance - https://pgrs.in/3Dp5ZIW The Adam Carolla Show - https://bit.ly/WiW-AdamCarolla

Bridget sits down with Polish-born artist, Agnieszka Pilat, who is best known for her series of heroic portraits of technology and for paintings co-created with a quadruped robot, Spot. They discuss Agnieszka's experience going from Communist Poland to non-Communist Poland, the true realities of toilet paper shortages, why you would never make casual conversation in Poland, the spirit of benevolence in America, and her perception of the US vs. the reality when she came to live here. They also cover her work with robots as an artist, how it got started, why she likes working for machines, the parallels between AI and God, her desire to be Diego Rivera for machines, whether it's possible for robots to bring the soul that humans bring to art, the adaptability of humans, the agency they assign to robots, how there's no predicting what might happen in the future with these technological advancements, and why she thinks it's our responsibility to engage with technology. Check out Agnieszka's art here: pilatart.comBridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn't conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there's no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she'll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment.Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.phetasy.com/subscribe

   Seeds of Joy Founder Sev Joy -Resilience is Mindset  From a Polish orphanage during communism to an Empowerment Coach, Sev Joy unpacks her true story from most humble of roots to serving thousands today as an Author and Resilience Counselor ... Sev is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Author who helps ambitious women come back to the gift of joyful living by finding their purpose, owning their feminine presence, and loving their authentic self like never before. #sevjoy or #sevjoydumaisnil #nevergiveup https://joywithsev.com/

Mags Gronowska joins me to discuss the Ponzi scheme of the Quadriga exchange, the significance of Bitcoin network regulation, the technology of waste tire management, how Bitcoin contributes to infrastructure development, and global Bitcoin adoption.Mags Gronowska is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in regulated financial, electricity, and carbon markets.// GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crypto_Mags/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgronowska/// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveWasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/Join Me At Bitcoin 2023 in Miami (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/Casa (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://keys.casa/Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/ Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.comCarnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/// OUTLINE // 00:00 - Coming up 01:15 - Intro 02:48 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 03:35 - Introducing Magdalena (Mags) Gronowska 05:06 - Mags' Experience as a Government Employee 06:44 - The Broken Incentives of the Governance 09:03 - How Mags Got into Bitcoin 10:02 - Escaping from Communist Poland 13:16 - The Ponzi Scheme of the Quadriga Exchange 16:38 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with The iCoin Hardware Wallet 17:34 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth 18:36 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 19:11 - How to Increase People's Awareness of Bitcoin Security 20:17 - Does the Bitcoin Network Need Regulation? 22:30 - How We Can Prevent Another Ponzi Scheme Event 25:37 - Introduction to PRTI 26:53 - The Technology of Waste Tire Management 28:55 - Making Money and Reducing Pollution 29:39 - A Chance to Win Discounted Tickets to the Bitcoin 2023 Conference and 10M SATS 30:34 - Hold Bitcoin in the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa 31:22 - Community Acceptance of the Waste Tire Management Project 32:24 - Bitcoin Miners are Contributing to Infrastructure Development 33:40 - Bitcoin is Providing New Economic Incentives 35:30 - A Bitcoin Success Story in the Congo 37:11 - How We Can Replicate Bitcoin Incorporation in the Developed Countries 39:05 - Bitcoin Needs More Time for Mainstream Adoption 41:29 - Bitcoin Can Solve Countless Problems 42:42 - Bitcoin Culture is an Advanced and Collaborative Network 43:30 - The Snowball Effect of Bitcoin 44:53 - Where to Find Mags' on the Internet// PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8...RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ // SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

Would the last investor still standing in Ontario please turn out the lights... NOT SO FAST, says my guest today. Mike Beer is a veteran Real Estate investor who shares in-depth insights and opportunities in the KWC (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge) area.  Plus, he walks us through a case study style in the local market. With many Ontario investors heading out of town, Mike shares why this is an excellent opportunity and why he is in aggressive acquisition mode. The market conditions are currently ripe for finding an under-rented property and applying a proven model to reposition your properties. Mike shares all the numbers on his latest purchase. Plus Mike also shares: ** How his family fled Communist Poland and started at zero in Canada (money and didn't know a word of English) ** His formula for analyzing opportunities ** Key strategies to be able to 'go against the grain.'  ** Why focusing and niching down is the right strategy to grow ... And much more =====

In E197, Mike Beer discusses how his family fled Communist Poland and started from nothing in Canada. Mike has built a real estate portfolio composed of 15+ buildings with 15 or more units and has abandoned the corporate world in the process. Mike took the lessons he learned struggling in his younger years and used the experiences to fuel his aggressive growth. In this episode Mike and Andrew dig into the nuts and bolts of dealing with tenants, the changes in the Canadian real estate market and much much more. Disclaimer: This episode, as with every episode of this podcast, should NOT be considered as advise. Investment advise is NEVER given on this show. Always consult a competent investment advisor before making an investment decision. Jacob Campagnaro Realtor Team Contact form: http://www.andrew-hines.com/jacob GTA West REI Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gtawestrei REI Hot Seat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PNT8rykU0hJIBirAXAUHQ Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and more @ https://linktr.ee/theandrewhines Connect with Mike Beer on website: http://www.mikebeer.ca Connect with Andrew Hines on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhines facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandrewhines Andrew Hines Audio · E197 Aggressive Multifamily Portfolio Growth with Mike Beer Music Info, Artist: JPB, Song: High, NCS Release: Feb 1 2015, No Copyright Copyright Free

Utilizing the energy and political movements of Punk rock, a new bedroom band has one goal to lift spirits with their eclectic blend of fuzzed-out punk and deconstructed pop. Olenka Krakus and Jeffrey Moon created positive People. Their song "Praise Be" is about mental health journeys, mourning, and gratitude. Let's meet up with Olenka, who shares her journey with music, English literature, her Family's flight from Communist Poland, and how she became involved in the Lower Mainland's punk scene. http://positivepeople.ca/ Intro and outro music: Mind Games - Mathew Mcguire.

Most travel advisors are familiar with Edyta Teper who, over the course of a nearly 30-year-old career in travel, held positions at Jet Set Tours, Carnival Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Virtuoso, Virgin Voyages and Travel2. She's a repeat winner of the TravelAge West WAVE Award for being a favorite sales representative, and now she's turned her attention to the Last Frontier, joining Space Perspective as head of global sales, trade partnerships. While there's no doubt that Teper is beloved by the travel advisor community, many may not know her unique backstory. In this episode of Humans of Travel, Teper reflects on a moment that changed her life forever: The day she left her home in communist Poland at age 10 with her then-28-year-old mother and 3-year-old brother, embarking on a multi-country journey that eventually led her family to Austria, where they sought political asylum. Listeners will also hear about Teper's moves to Australia (for high school and college) and Los Angeles, where she took an internship at Jet Set Tours in a move that kickstarted her travel industry career. Finally, Teper will talk about her latest venture: selling luxury spaceflight experiences with Space Perspective, which brings passengers to the edge of space during a six-hour ride up into the atmosphere in a space balloon. She'll share some common misconceptions about space travel, and give tips to travel agents who want to sell space tourism to clients. Note: This episode is sponsored by Windstar Cruises. INSIDE THIS EPISODE 02:00: Meet Edyta Teper, head of global sales, trade partnerships for Space Perspective 3:30: Teper believes that relationship-building and supporting the travel advisor community has led to her success. 05:45: Teper reflects on her early life in communist-run Poland.  09:00: At age 10, Teper and her family escape Poland and seek political asylum in Austria. 15:00: Teper shares a defining moment in her life, when she experienced true kindness from border patrol agents in Austria. 18:00: Teper attends Star of the Sea, an all-girls school in Australia. 23:00: While earning a degree in travel and tourism management, Teper heads to Los Angeles for an internship with Jet Set Tours, a move that kickstarts her travel industry career.  27:45: Teper shares her past successes with other roles within the travel industry. 30:00: Listeners will learn about Space Perspective, the world's first luxury space tourism flight that takes clients to the edge of space. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Space Perspective Get in Touch With Edyta: edyta@spaceperspective.com ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March 1968, Polish youth rebelled against the communist regime, demanding free speech and academic freedom. In response, the government publicly accused Polish Jews of staging the demonstrations as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy to weaken communism and forced thousands of Jews to leave the country. The talk exposes the conspiracies the communist regime held and promoted, which had turned Polish Jews into “security risks,” and points to connections between contemporary memory politics in Eastern Europe and the anti-Jewish drive of 1960s Poland. About the Speaker: Anat Plocker teaches at the School of General Studies at Stockton University, specializing in Modern European History. She gained her PhD from Stanford University and had been a fellow at Yale University and the University of Haifa. Plocker's first book, The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland, was published with Indiana University Press in 2022.

Spotify stares down Neil Young's ultimatum and continues to host the Six O'Clock Swill. The Canberra press pack bombard the Prime Minister with impertinent questions, and Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau condemns the deplorables trucking their way to Ottawa who happen to include refugees from Communist Poland. Simon Collins returns from a Covid fishing trip from the UK and Nick Cater bonds with fellow collar bone fracture victim and champion scowler Grace Tame. The Six O'Clock Swill is an independent woke-free zone presented from Australlia by Nick Cater, Tim Blair and Fred Pawle. Email us: nick@radiobcc.com

In The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland: Memory Wars and Homeland Anxieties (Indiana University Press, 2022), Anat Plocker examines the campaign of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism that swept through Poland in 1967 and 1968, in the wake of the Six-Day War. Plocker offers a new framework for understanding how this anti-Semitic campaign was motivated by Polish fears of Jewish influence and international power. She sheds new light on the internal dynamics of the communist regime in Poland, stressing the importance of mid-level functionaries, whose dislike and fear of Jews had an unmistakable impact on the evolution of party policy. The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland examines how Communist leader Władysław Gomułka's anti-Zionist rhetoric spiraled out of hand and opened up a Pandora's box of old assertions that Jews controlled the communist Party, leading in turn to a revival of nationalist chauvinism and witch hunts in universities and workplaces that conjured up ugly memories of Nazi Germany. Piotr H. Kosicki is Associate Professor of History at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is the author of Catholics on the Barricades (Yale, 2018) and editor, among others, of Political Exile in the Global Twentieth Century (with Wolfram Kaiser). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

In The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland: Memory Wars and Homeland Anxieties (Indiana University Press, 2022), Anat Plocker examines the campaign of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism that swept through Poland in 1967 and 1968, in the wake of the Six-Day War. Plocker offers a new framework for understanding how this anti-Semitic campaign was motivated by Polish fears of Jewish influence and international power. She sheds new light on the internal dynamics of the communist regime in Poland, stressing the importance of mid-level functionaries, whose dislike and fear of Jews had an unmistakable impact on the evolution of party policy. The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland examines how Communist leader Władysław Gomułka's anti-Zionist rhetoric spiraled out of hand and opened up a Pandora's box of old assertions that Jews controlled the communist Party, leading in turn to a revival of nationalist chauvinism and witch hunts in universities and workplaces that conjured up ugly memories of Nazi Germany. Piotr H. Kosicki is Associate Professor of History at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is the author of Catholics on the Barricades (Yale, 2018) and editor, among others, of Political Exile in the Global Twentieth Century (with Wolfram Kaiser). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland: Memory Wars and Homeland Anxieties (Indiana University Press, 2022), Anat Plocker examines the campaign of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism that swept through Poland in 1967 and 1968, in the wake of the Six-Day War. Plocker offers a new framework for understanding how this anti-Semitic campaign was motivated by Polish fears of Jewish influence and international power. She sheds new light on the internal dynamics of the communist regime in Poland, stressing the importance of mid-level functionaries, whose dislike and fear of Jews had an unmistakable impact on the evolution of party policy. The Expulsion of Jews from Communist Poland examines how Communist leader Władysław Gomułka's anti-Zionist rhetoric spiraled out of hand and opened up a Pandora's box of old assertions that Jews controlled the communist Party, leading in turn to a revival of nationalist chauvinism and witch hunts in universities and workplaces that conjured up ugly memories of Nazi Germany. Piotr H. Kosicki is Associate Professor of History at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is the author of Catholics on the Barricades (Yale, 2018) and editor, among others, of Political Exile in the Global Twentieth Century (with Wolfram Kaiser). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Jacek Koman grew up in theatres, the son of two actors performing their way around Communist Poland in the 1950s and 1960s. At school he's more interested in learning Russian than stagecraft, by the time Jacek reaches university he decides to follow in their footsteps and go to drama school.   But, after a night out ends in a brush with the Polish secret police, Jacek and his brother make a run for the West.    Over the years, he rebuilds his career from scratch to become one of the Australia's most cherished actors on stage and screen, with roles in Belvoir Street plays, The Secret Life of Us and Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge.  But Jacek's rusty Russian also plays a reprising role when he's called to become the front man of a band performing the songs of the Russian criminal underground.

In this episode I speak with four previous guests on the podcast (Clare Cavanagh, Jacob Howland, Perry Link, and James Pontuso) and take up the question of the relationship between art and totalitarianism. We consider the fate of artistic inquiry and expression under totalitarian regimes both past and present. Why and how have totalitarian regimes sought to control all forms of art. How successful were and are such regimes in this effort? How have artists both past and present managed to elude their totalitarian masters and produce enduring works of art? In answering these and other questions, my guests draw on a range of examples from regimes such as the Soviet Union, Communist Poland and Czechoslovakia, and the People's Republic of China. We conclude with some recommendations for authors and books—especially for those who might be taking up this subject for the first time.

The Speech Guys read and discuss Saint John Paul the Great's speech that he delivered in Warsaw, Poland in June 1979. Some questions we discuss and topics that we comment on include how Communist Poland interpreted and manipulated his social influence, how he deftly navigated faithfulness to Christ and the Church and compliance with the atheist government, and special guest host, Father Rob Johnson joins us of the podcast, 'Three Dogs North'!

I met Monika not too long ago and we hit it off hardcore. I think when you hear this episode you'll understand exactly why… where most would talk about home being where “the heart is,” Monika's take is home is where you can get naked and weird. She has a unique perspective as an outsider coming into a brand new industry, and I think you're gonna get a lot out of it.Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:She came to the states from Communist Poland to the states with just $10 in her pocket: how Monika made a name for herself as a woman with an accent and strong opinions in a male dominated industry Monika's unique take on what makes a house into a home, and why it has her fighting so hard to buck industry norms and advocate for her clients The secret superpower of being brand new to an industry (and how you can use it to your advantage instead of seeing it as a personal shortcoming) When you have to go through it yourself: why despite coaching her clients through the renovation process, Monika still sobbed when she saw her missing roof How getting the “best price” for a home renovation is complete and utter BS: the back asswards bidding process that gets you a quote with no basis in reality (and why Monika's fighting so hard to change it)There's a lot of awesome stuff in this episode. Don't miss out - listen now!Monika's Bio:With her two decades of experience as a home construction expert, Monika Zasada helps homeowners make their renovation and construction projects a success. She can help you skip the home reno horror stories where money goes “poof,” projects take an eternity to be finished, and builds are of a questionable quality. Grab her free guide titled “3 Must Haves for Successful Home Renovation or Building”: http://bit.ly/3_MustHavesResources and links mentioned:Monika's siteMonika's free guide: 3 Must Haves for Successful Home Renovation or BuildingCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTube

In April 2021, a video out of Canada emerged showing a pastor defiantly ejecting police from his church. The video went viral. Pastor Artur Pawlowski was not going to let local authorities intimidate and harass his congregants, especially during Holy Week worship services. The wolves had moved in on a flock guarded by a shepherd, and the shepherd growled back. Pastor Pawlowski knows a thing or two about pressure from government. He grew up in Communist Poland during the Soviet occupation. His family had suffered first under the authoritarian thumbs of Nazis, and later the Communists. In this episode, Pastor Pawlowski describes disturbing parallels between what he is seeing in Canada, and what he saw ravage his home country. But Pastor Pawlowski's perspective, though direct, offers much encouragement. He shares how pastors can develop one voice for their flock and another for the wolves. Listen in - and share with others - as he outlines how all Christians can boldly stand, even when pressures rise. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Artur Pawlowski TV (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCppnexVl511K6mFXnwyC_Jg Street Church Calgary (YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/user/EvangelisminAction1 The Cave of Adullam Church (Facebook Page): https://www.facebook.com/thechurchcaveofadullam/ Twitter: @ArturPawloski1 Email: art@streetchurch.ca Facebook: Instagram: Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/ Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

The soul is to the body as Christians are to the world. Rev. Dave Bratton has been sharing this life in many different environments, from Communist Poland (with the help of JPII), to the locker rooms of professional sports, he has made environments more human by turning hearts to Christ.

In this episode I sit down to chat with my mom about her experience living in Poland during communism and what it was like to flee to another country, stay in a refugee camp and ultimately end up in Canada.

A² The Show - Ep 103 Feat. Tom Libelt (Digital Nomad: Working Remotely While Travelling The World) Born in Communist Poland…. Tom escaped to the US when he was 11 in the early 90's. Ever since he traveled the world and even spent years as a digital nomad living in a different city for 2 to 3 months at a time. Here are some adventures from those days that shaped him. You can learn more about Tom and his business at smartbrandmarketing.com/tom-libelt/ Follow the podcast hosts on social media: Instagram: Ali Haejl @scoobz.mp4 Ali Al Shammari @therealalialshammari alihaejl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a2theshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a2theshow/support

When Americans think about trials of Holocaust perpetrators, they generally think of the Nuremberg Trials or the trial of Adolf Eichmann or perhaps of the Frankfort trials of perpetrators from Auschwitz. If they think of Polish trials at all, they likely assume these were show trials driven by political goals rather than an interest in justice. Gabriel Finder and Alexander Prusin's book Justice behind the Iron Curtain: Nazis on Trial in Communist Poland (University of Toronto Press, 2018) shows that the truth was considerably more nuanced. The book is a comprehensive account of the trials of Nazi perpetrators conducted in liberated and postwar Poland. But it's more than that—it's a reflection on how politics impact justice, on what trials can teach us about perpetrator behavior, and on the ways in which ordinary Poles responded to the Holocaust. Finder and Prusin show that the trials were shaped by their political context. But this context allowed and sometimes encouraged the participation of a variety of actors and for a careful and thorough examination of documentary evidence and the testimony of survivors.  As a result, the trials were largely successful in achieving a kind of justice, as imperfect as that might be. Prusin died shortly before the book was published. This interview is dedicated to his memory. Kelly McFall is Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program at Newman University. He's the author of four modules in the Reacting to the Past series, including The Needs of Others: Human Rights, International Organizations and Intervention in Rwanda, 1994, published by W. W. Norton Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talked to Dr. Anna Muller about her latest book, If the Walls Could Speak: Inside a Women's Prison in Communist Poland (Oxford University Press, 2017). Using archival research as well as oral interviews with many of the women in her book, Muller paints a portrait of life within the walls of Polish prisons for political prisoners. From harrowing tales of interrogation, to the creation of friendships that outlast the length of prison sentences, Muller's work illustrates how female political prisoners adapted to and survived lengthy prison sentences for various “political” crimes. Muller discusses the interrogation process the women experienced, how they adapted to life behind bars, the records written by spies placed in the cells with the political prisoners, and how the women attempted to redefine themselves within an environment that controlled their daily lives. Muller's work is a fascinating look at women as subjects in the Communist period of Polish history as well as a glimpse into women as subjects within the penal system. Dr. Muller is an Assistant Professor of history and the Frank and Mary Padzieski Endowed Professor in Polish/Polish American/Eastern European Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon is an adjunct history instructor and independent scholar near Houston, Texas.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices