Podcasts about Czech

In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, Vít Pohanka speaks to Latvian-born Linda Zeilina-Cross, who chose Prague as the base for her work on sustainable finance in Central and Eastern Europe. She sees Czechs as naturally sceptical of new ideas, but says that once they are convinced, change can happen remarkably fast. Their conversation, recorded at Climate Week Prague, explores Czech attitudes to sustainability, investment and the country's potential for a greener economy.

Is Český Krumlov really worth visiting, or is it just a tourist trap? Join Monča on a day trip with a friend and discover what this famous Czech town is really like. In this episode of the slowczech podcast, you'll practice Czech listening through a real story about visiting Český Krumlov. You'll hear about authentic Czech food, the UNESCO-listed city center, the castle and its bear, vltavín, and the people who travel down the Vltava River. This is a great episode for intermediate Czech learners who want to improve their listening and learn Czech through real places, experiences and culture. What you'll learn: - Czech vocabulary for traveling and visiting places - words connected with Czech food and restaurants - how to talk about cities and places in Czech - vocabulary related to rivers and outdoor activities - useful Czech words such as smažák, guláš, oplatka, vltavín and vodáciGet the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary, and improve your Czech listening.https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcastNew to slowczech?Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit:https://slowczech.com/kit/podReady to speak Czech with confidence?Join our Immersion Program:https://slowczech.com/immersion/podslowczech PodcastLearn Czech through real language, real conversations, and Czech culture.Slow. Real. Human.https://slowczech.com

News, Czech archaeologists comb site of former Soviet gulag in Kazakhstan, Dürer painting The Rosary Feast to undergo major restoration, trip to Prague's Bohnice district  

News, Czech archaeologists comb site of former Soviet gulag in Kazakhstan, Dürer painting The Rosary Feast to undergo major restoration, trip to Prague's Bohnice district  

From mortgages to food prices: Climate Week Prague puts climate change into everyday terms, Czech government declares war on illegal kratom sales, raises purchasing age, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies

W przestrzeń powietrzną Litwy wleciał niezidentyfikowany dron, który został zlikwidowany przez myśliwce NATO; powraca sprawa konfliktu interesów premiera Czech; odnowiona siedziba orkiestry Sinfonia Varsovia na warszawskim Kamionku otworzyła się dla publiczności; w magazynie „GEN PL. Młodzi Polacy – jeden język, wiele światów” - historia Bwana  M'Kubwa, polskiego osiedla uchodźczego w Zambii, gdzie do dziś zachował się polski cmentarz. Zapraszamy do słuchania!

From mortgages to food prices: Climate Week Prague puts climate change into everyday terms, Czech government declares war on illegal kratom sales, raises purchasing age, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies

Czech Radio testing new radio warning system for emergencies, Záviš Cross: Czech medieval treasure reveals hidden relic and misidentified gemstones, Jan Zikmund on bringing today's Czech writers to the world

 Uniwersytet Łódzki i Uniwersytet Palackiego w Ołomuńcu prowadzą wspólny projekt dotyczący historii relacji Polski i Czech. Naukowcy chcą spojrzeć na dawne konflikty z perspektywy prawa międzynarodowego. Jak przekonuje dr Tomasz Lachowski, takie podejście może pomóc nie tylko lepiej zrozumieć przeszłość, ale również przeciwdziałać współczesnym próbom wykorzystywania historii do skłócania sąsiadujących państw. 

Tomas Krivda was this weekend defending his title in the Czech champs long distance.That was one of his many good races this season. Last World Cup round he won the middle distance, and he is heading to the EOC as number 2 in the World Cup overall.Now he is looking forward to fight for top positions in the EOC in Lithuania in one week! Enjoy listening!To get the premium at Livelox, use: "2XIVAR" (both capital letter and small caps works)To get the best orienteering equipment, go to Noname webshop: https://webshop.nonamesport.com/en/with the code: "IvarNat20", you will get 20% off!To get the best orienteering trainings, check out:O-Portugal.ptShoes for running on trails, flat and terrain:https://scantrade.no/merker/scott-l%C3%B8p/sko

W dzisiejszej audycji mówimy o niedzielnych rosyjskich atakach na cele w Ukrainie w bliskiej odległości od polskich przejść granicznych. Odnosimy się do powracającej sprawy konfliktu interesów premiera Czech i reakcji Komisji Europejskiej. Podsumowujemy konferencję naukową dotyczącą polskiego życia artystycznego w Ostrawie, zorganizowaną w Warszawie. Rozmawiamy z Karoliną Kowalcze-Franiuk i Agnieszką Zarębą o działalności Centrum Edukacji i Integracji Społecznej „Bratanki” w Genui.

Czech Radio testing new radio warning system for emergencies, Záviš Cross: Czech medieval treasure reveals hidden relic and misidentified gemstones, Jan Zikmund on bringing today's Czech writers to the world

Birding editor Ted Floyd joins host Nate Swick once again for another attempt to whittle down the Big Bird List using a random number generator. This episode of Random Birds features some widespread species that everyone has heard of, including a couple of common raptors and some eastern songbirds. Plus a swipe at Czech composer Antonin Dvorak that was a long time coming.  Also, some of 2026's most anticipated taxonomic changes were leaked from an unlikely source.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

Why do words like “čučoriedka” and “korytnačka” sound so cute to many Czechs? And why Czechs and Slovaks behave like siblings?In this episode, Eliška explores the friendly rivalry between Czechs and Slovaks, funny Slovak words, Czech jokes about Slovakia, and how well Czechs and Slovaks understand each other today.You'll learn:why Slovak sounds cute to many Czechswhat “čučoriedka,” “korytnačka” and “vankúš” meanwhy Slovaks often speak Czech in Czechiawhat “naši slovenští bratia” meanswhy “čobol” is not a nice wordA fun way to practice Czech listening and understand the cultural references, jokes and expressions you may hear in real conversations.Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary, and improve your Czech listening.https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcastNew to slowczech?Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit:https://slowczech.com/kit/podReady to speak Czech with confidence?Join our Immersion Program:https://slowczech.com/immersion/podslowczech PodcastLearn Czech through real language, real conversations, and Czech culture.Slow. Real. Human.https://slowczech.com

Czech Pavel Hlava on capturing unique images of 9/11, Could climate change threaten the quality of Czech beer? Researchers working on drought-resistant hops, Inside Phonopolis, the striking new game from Czech studio Amanita Design

Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode of your go-to darts podcast after the Czech Darts Open. The boys kick off the show with a look back at last weekend's action in Prague, before giving their thoughts on the confirmed allocation of the international qualifiers for this year's PDC World Darts Championship. Beau Greaves (19:11) joins the show after another history-making weekend, which saw her become the first female player to win a match on the European Tour. The three-time women's world champion reflects on the last 18 months on the oche, from winning her PDC tour card via the Development Tour and that epic semi-final win over Luke Littler in the PDC World Youth Championship, to adjusting to life full-time on the ProTour and that historic first PDC ranking title at Players Championship 11 earlier this year.  Alex and Burton continue the show with a look ahead to this weekend's European Tour event in Antwerp, and focus on the race to the World Grand Prix, which concludes at the end of this week. Chris Landman (54:16) also calls in ahead of his European Tour return in Antwerp on Friday. The former Lakeside finalist talks through his darts career so far, from qualifying for the last three BDO World Championships and then making his debut at the PDC World Darts Championship as the West European Qualifier, to a memorable run to the final of the 2023 WDF World Championship, winning his first PDC tour card at European Q-School in 2024, and then regaining his tour card at the first attempt earlier this year. The boys wrap up the show with a look at the draw for next week's World Series of Darts Finals and pick out their favourite first-round ties. *** Get your own Alex Moss replica shirt (as worn by our co-host at the Las Vegas Open 2026) from DJD here! A % of the profits will be donated to The Ethan King Fund for Ewing Sarcoma Research *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers.  This podcast is sponsored by Darts Atlas - the platform for darts players, venues, and organisations. Darts Atlas is the home of the Amateur Darts Circuit (ADC) with hundreds of tournaments held on the platform every week.  Have you used Darts Atlas before? Share your feedback and experiences with Darts Atlas with us by sending an email to weeklydartscast@gmail.com and be in with a chance of winning some new logo Weekly Dartscast stickers! Check out Condor Darts here: UK site *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis

News, Otto Jelinek obit, rare Gospel of Mark fragment leaves Prague for Italy, mobility on Czech labour market, Malešice Botanical Garden 

September 8th is traditional Pattern Day in Ballyheigue where the annual pilgrimage Mass is celebrated. Yesterday was particularly special as the Czech Ambassador to Ireland Pavel Vošalík gifted a statue of the Child of Prague, created by top Czech artists and craftsmen, to the Bishop of Kerry, Dr Ray Browne. Jerry spoke to Brendan Moriarty, one of the organisers of Ballyheigue Pattern Day.

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News, Hazardous chemicals in Sumava National Park, Czech classic Valerie and her Week of Wonders screened in Venice 

One of the best things you can do with your time is hire a boat that you can sleep on and float up a river for a few days.Time stops.Absorb the weather, whatever form it takes, but sunny is best. Breathe in the air. Sleep as the boat gently bobs up and down. Contemplate. Talk. Play games. Eat. Swim.Peace descends and nothing much matters any more.I've done this several times on the Thames and, having just spent a few days in Serbia, I now plan to do the same thing on the Danube. I just had a little taster. I flew out to Serbia because I was speaking and performing at Liberpulco, the European brother of Anarchapulco, an anarchy meet-up - I hesitate to call it a conference - held every year in Acapulco. The idea is that the European version should take place in Liberland.Wait! What? Where?Gornja Siga is a small area of river islands and floodplain in the Danube about three square miles in size (more when the river is low). For some context, it would be about the size of Gibraltar.The Danube forms the border between Serbia and Croatia. Following the break-up of Yugoslavia, there was no agreement as to who owned this floodplain. It was terra nulla.Enter Vít Jedlička, a Czech politician and entrepreneur, who declared the territory the Free Republic of Liberland and has been trying to establish his own micronation ever since. “We are building the greatest tax haven the world has ever seen,” I once heard him declare in a presentation.Jedlička is a wonderful speaker, a great publicist and highly entrepreneurial. For obvious reasons, the project appealed to alienated libertarians around the world.He began selling passports and citizenship. He appointed various ministers. The nation's coffers were held in bitcoin. The nation even declares an annual profit.However, he needs another nation to recognise Liberland, which no one has yet done (despite, I gather, Argentine president Javier Millei being a citizen), and of course the idea has gone down like a bucket of sick at the UN.You also can't currently access the island by boat from Serbia without running into the Croatian police. If you should attempt to dock your boat, the police will arrest you. I think the grounds are entering the EU illegally. I swam to within about 5 feet of depth but then lost my nerve as the Croatia police boat approached and swam back into deeper water. Keeping a boat permanently stationed there is costing the Croatian police millions. Most days nothing happens. The police just sit there bored. What a waste of a life.You can access Liberland from the Croatian side, and some settlers live there in tents. Might for fun for a bit, but probably not a long-term option except for the most dedicated.Jedlička has now bought a plot of land beside a lake in the nearby Serbian town of Apatin, called it Ark and declared a government in exile. They have built a campsite, a small conference centre and various other facilities. It feels as much like a holiday resort as a country.Here is your author by said lake giving his best salmon impersonation.I don't know the ins and outs of the whole thing, but the project appeals to me if only because I find its sheer irreverence very funny. And because everyone wants to start their own nation. Who actually does?So that was what brought me to Serbia. And I am most grateful to the organizers for having me.Dogs and cigarettesWe flew into Belgrade, which itself is a tricky place to get to (try getting there from the south of France) and from there drove three hours to the town of Sombor and our hotel.I loved Sombor.I felt as though I had gone back in time to how European cities used to be: sleepy, friendly and safe. The country is 99% Christian Orthodox, and, from what little I experienced, both there and in Belgrade pretty monocultural. Serbs mostly seem to speak very good English. They are shy, polite, respectful, ambitious, hard working, driven and they take whatever they are doing very seriously.It's not like many other countries I could mention where you get accosted everywhere you go. People mostly left you alone to get on with whatever you were doing. But if you needed anything, they couldn't have been more helpful.In Belgrade, for example, taxis don't seem to stop on the street and there is no Uber. It took me more than 24 hours to work this out. But randoms on the street were more than happy to stop, get their phones out and call a taxi for me. If I asked a random in London to call me a taxi, Lord knows where that would end up.The food was delicious. Lots of trout, catfish and pork. Not particularly cheap.People looked pretty healthy, I must say. No rampant obesity. Although there were plenty of older men who looked as though they had drunk their fair share of beer over the years.That was another thing that took me back in time. Everybody smokes. Lots of sitting around in cafés, smoking and presumably discussing existentialism. You go into restaurants and there is a smoking area and a non-smoking area, and the smoking area is often more crowded. I'm so used to non-smoking restaurants that I have to say I didn't particularly like the smell.Belgrade was the same. Not particularly cheap. Some excellent food. As good a steak as I have ever eaten.Av ery high dog per capita ratio too. Everyone seems to own a dog and, what I liked, even in the capital many seemed to walk their dogs off a lead. Like the UK in the 1970s early 80s before pitbulls, health and safety arrived.Belgrade's location where the Danube and Sava rivers meet means it has been enormously important strategically. How about this for a stat? It has been fought over in 115 wars and razed 44 timesLots of splendid Orthodox churches. Look at all that gold leaf.Quite a bit of graffiti too. I couldn't understand what it said, but presumably something to do with the war. It has an unpopular and corrupt government that faces weekly protests. According to one taxi driver, always a reliable source of political opinion, it promises to join the EU and never does. Like somewhere else I could mention, the population is split 50:50 as to whether joining the EU is a good idea or not. A beautiful central park with a fortress that looks like Helms Deep. Lovely walks along the Danube. Lots of views. Here's one of them.I managed to rupture a tendon in my knee playing pickleball a month back, and this gave me an unexpected insight into the Serbian healthcare system. My knee was hurting so I took to google and got an appointment that same day with an orthopaedic surgeon. The clinic was not in the centre of town so we got some insight into ‘the real Belgrade”. What struck me was the relationship between the doctors and their patients. It seemed so good. They all seemed to know each other. There was affection. They seemed to feel part of the same community. It was so good to see. I then had an MRI the following day, all for about a quarter of what I would have expected to pay in the UK. That was a good experience too.I liked Serbia and will go back. Next time I am going to get a boat and drift up the Danube for a few days. There is something about being on a river that strips life down to its essentials. For a few days at least, I will drift, gently sway, bob up and down and nothing much will matter any more.Here is this week's commentary, in case you missed it.Until next time,Happy Sunday,DominicIf you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

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Venus and Serena get Friday night on Ashe against Maya Joint, the player who put Serena out of Wimbledon. Combined age ninety. Nobody at the USTA has called it a farewell tour and everybody is selling it like one.The rest of week one was about who this tournament is for now. An influencer at Arthur Ashe stood with his back to the court. His own box asked him to sit down. He said he was watching it on the TV.Nat filed ten hours from the grounds. Drake coming out of Ashe into a Tommy Paul match on Grandstand, nobody in the stadium able to hear Shelton's on-court interview, thirty-six minutes to get out of the building.Eleven hundred dollars for a lower bowl floor seat on a Wednesday afternoon, and the lower bowl forty percent full. Packed grounds, empty good seats, and Nat on exactly who that prices out.Alex Eala doubled the get-in price of a US Open ticket in twelve hours. ESPN put the Czech flag next to her name.JB ran influencers at the Delray Beach Open for twenty years. The Porsches, the handlers, the lanyards, and what happens when someone used to being the show works out that he isn't.The board at the top of round two. Nat likes Zverev and Fritz, won't separate Alcaraz and Shelton, and explains why DraftKings won't sell you a semifinal.Sebastian Gorzny won a college wild card playoff and saved five match points to reach round two. At fifteen he was given a five percent chance to live.

Why do Czechs love mushrooms so much? For many Czech families, mushroom picking is a secret tradition, a walk in the forest, a competition, and a way to bring home something delicious.Learn about Czech mushroom culture, popular mushrooms, edible and poisonous varieties, and traditional dishes like smaženice, kulajda, and houbový kuba. You'll also hear useful Czech vocabulary and real, natural Czech.Want to understand what Czechs really say? Download the free Real Czech Starter Kit:https://www.slowczech.com/kitLearn more about slowczech and our Czech learning programs:https://www.slowczech.comYou can also book an individual Czech lesson or join the slowczech Immersion program to make faster progress in a small group.Read the transcript while you listen:https://slowczech.com/slowczechpodcastWhat is your favourite mushroom or mushroom dish? Let us know in the comments.

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Václav Bartuška is today Czechia's ambassador to the United Kingdom. He first came to public attention as a student leader during the Velvet Revolution. Soon after he was tasked with investigating Czechoslovakia's recently deposed StB secret police, a subject the then journalist covered in a best-selling book. More recently, Bartuška served for nearly two decades as the Czech government's envoy for energy security – and we discussed all of these chapters in his fascinating life at our studios in Prague.

Arson attacks, air space violations and assassination squads: Those were among the warnings from Poland's Foreign Minister, Radek Sikorski, at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Ireland today. This comes just after Germany announced that it was in fact Moscow behind last month's attack in Leipzig Airport, where an explosive drone was found near two Ukrainian cargo planes. None of this surprises Czech Republic President Petr Pavel, who told us back in April that Putin likely would attempt increasingly bold campaigns against NATO. Pavel joins the show from Prague to discuss.  Also on today's show: Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson on the battle over data centers; Notre Dame law professor Derek Muller on the battle over mail-in ballots    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Czech demographic paradox and schools. Campaign encouraging kids to walk to school  Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies.

Russ and The Gent in a two-hander looking back over the opening season results and reviewing the transfer window, plus news of Dario Vidosic's departure from our WSL set up and of course the draw for the group stages of the UECL Stand or fall!   UTA!  Czech your passports and Greece your luggage case wheels. No Spain, no gain! @BrightonRockPod on BlueSky brightonrockpodcast@gmail.com Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all its glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow / subscribe for automatic downloads of new episodes & if you want to make us really happy please rate us 5 stars on Apple / Spotify etc where possible! Why not write a review while you are at it?!  All this helps our rankings & raises our profile. Humble thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What happens when the man guarding the Iron Curtain decides to escape through it himself? In 1975, Jiří Barteček was a Czechoslovak border guard, trained to track fugitives with a German shepherd and ordered to stop anyone attempting to reach Austria. Yet Jiří had no intention of defending the communist system. Haunted by the Soviet-led invasion of 1968 and determined never to shoot an innocent person, he secretly studied the border's weaknesses and planned an audacious escape. One night, accompanied by two friends and carrying his AK-47, he disabled the alarm, slipped beneath the wire and plunged into a river crossing. His ordeal did not end in the West. After days hiding around Vienna, Jiří entered an Austrian refugee camp—where an unknown gunman twice tried to kill him. This is a story of courage, chance and survival, told by the border guard who turned the Iron Curtain against itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when we thought this week couldn't get any worse for Scottish Football, Rangers were beaten on penalties by Czech side Jablonec to be knocked out of the Europa Conference League Play-Offs!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel are LIVE as they react to a disastrous night for Derek McInnes and Rangers before getting on to Celtic's Champions League calamity from Tuesday night as they lost a FOUR goal-lead to LASK meaning they'll now be playing Europa League football this season.It wasn't all bad news this week however, as the lads discuss the heroic effort from Hearts in Vienna this week which saw them beat Rapid on penalties to reach the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League as well as chat about Hibs' late heartbreak as the came so close to qualifying against Gent at Easter Road before losing 3-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prague and Warsaw have responded to a disinformation campaign falsely claiming Poland planned to seize Czech territory, Beavers fighting drought in Czechia are “ecosystem engineers,” says zoologist, Former president Václav Klaus says Czechia needs to “desubsidize” its economy 

Just when we thought this week couldn't get any worse for Scottish Football, Rangers were beaten on penalties by Czech side Jablonec to be knocked out of the Europa Conference League Play-Offs!Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday, Derek Ferguson & Gordon Dalziel are LIVE as they react to a disastrous night for Derek McInnes and Rangers before getting on to Celtic's Champions League calamity from Tuesday night as they lost a FOUR goal-lead to LASK meaning they'll now be playing Europa League football this season.It wasn't all bad news this week however, as the lads discuss the heroic effort from Hearts in Vienna this week which saw them beat Rapid on penalties to reach the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League as well as chat about Hibs' late heartbreak as the came so close to qualifying against Gent at Easter Road before losing 3-2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport.In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills.You'll hear about:what happens when a new checkout openswhy Czechs love a good discountpersonal space in the checkout queueshopping carts and getting through crowded aislesthe great self-checkout debatethe struggle to park as close as possible to the entranceThis is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia.What you'll learnCzech supermarket vocabularyuseful everyday Czech expressionshow to talk about shopping situationsCzech culture and everyday habitsintermediate Czech listening practice???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want:https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/New to slowczech?Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit:https://slowczech.com/kit/pod???????? Ready to speak Czech with confidence?Join our Immersion Program:https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod

Czech supermarkets have their own unwritten rules. When a new checkout opens, everyone suddenly starts running. Discounts become impossible to resist, personal space disappears in the queue, and parking can become a competitive sport.In this episode of the slowczech podcast, we explore the funny everyday habits you might notice in Czech supermarkets while practicing your Czech listening skills.You'll hear about:what happens when a new checkout openswhy Czechs love a good discountpersonal space in the checkout queueshopping carts and getting through crowded aislesthe great self-checkout debatethe struggle to park as close as possible to the entranceThis is a fun way to practice intermediate Czech while discovering some of the everyday habits and cultural details you may encounter in Czechia.What you'll learnCzech supermarket vocabularyuseful everyday Czech expressionshow to talk about shopping situationsCzech culture and everyday habitsintermediate Czech listening practice???? Get the complete transcript to follow the conversation, learn new vocabulary and improve your Czech listening. Study at your own pace and come back to the episode whenever you want:https://slowczech.com/czech-podcast/New to slowczech?Download our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit:https://slowczech.com/kit/pod???????? Ready to speak Czech with confidence?Join our Immersion Program:https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod

Czech tennis players Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík claim their first Grand Slam title at the US open, Obnaženi festival brings together multiple generations, Filmmaker Karen Kruger about her documentary at the Jewish cultural Štetl fest

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PM Babiš on Invalidovna overhaul: “It's a great project”, Returns to Brno: ŠTETL FEST revives the city's Jewish stories, Secret Soviet bunker built to survive a nuclear blast opens to visitors in Czechia, Why study Czech today? Neil Bermel on language, translation and the future of Czech studies

1214. This week, we look at why we say, "It's all Greek to me" when we don't understand something. We trace the phrase from medieval monks who couldn't read Greek manuscripts to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," and look at how other languages, like Czech, German, and Cantonese, express the same idea of incomprehension.The Greek segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno and author of "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents." You can find her at valeriefridland.com.A hearty thank-you to our Keepers of the Commas on Patreon. We appreciate your support!Larry RosenblumMahala RussellGeorge WilsonLaurel PaulLinda CoxBirna Anna Björnsdóttir

A random exit on the way to Slovenia should have been a quick pit stop, but it turned into one of those travel moments that resets your whole nervous system. We followed a sign to a castle just seven minutes away, drove through a centuries-old stone arch, and landed in Gorizia, Italy, a quiet hilltop spot that feels like a hidden village inside a wall. We talk through what we saw, why it felt so magical, and how to fit this kind of “small detour” into an Italy itinerary if you are anywhere near Trieste or the Italy-Slovenia border.That surprise stop also sparks a bigger travel takeaway we love: plan around passions, not just destinations. From craft history like glassmaking to the most niche collector communities, the point is the same. When you travel for something you genuinely care about, the trip becomes more personal, more memorable, and way easier to bring home as real inspiration for your everyday life.Then we shift from Roam to Home with Amber Brandt, the Coziness Consultant, who helps us define quaint versus cozy and turn “I want my house to feel better” into clear actions. We unpack values-based decorating, asking the question under the question when you feel stuck, and practical design choices that matter fast: correct scale in big rooms, better lighting, layered texture, and curated collections that feel meaningful without becoming clutter. If you are renovating, redecorating, or just tired of chasing trends, this conversation is a grounding reset.thecozinessconsultant.cominstagram.com/thecozinessconsultantAnd mentioned on this episode: Glass Making Trail:“On the trail of the ancient glassworks of the Gorizia area”https://glassroutes.zrc-sazu.si/en/The exhibition in Gorizia explores the history of glass production in the Tarnova Forest, as part of the Interreg Glass Routes project.The Glass Routes project features a cross-border trail exploring the history of 18th-century Czech and Bohemian glassblowers in the Gorizia region and the Trnovo Forest.M is for MinimalismP is for PatternsIf this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with a friend, then tell us what makes a space feel cozy to you.Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

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Crystal Valley Week turns Liberec into a showcase of Bohemian glass, horseback archery slowly gaining ground in the Czech Republic, Evie Harbury on the magic of Czech cuisine

Why do Czechs buy five packs of toilet paper when they're on sale? And why does every Czech home seem to have a collection of empty jars, bags and boxes?In this episode, Monča talks about funny and surprisingly common Czech habits at home — from freezing bread and preserving food to covering a new sofa with a blanket and keeping a beautiful box of chocolates that nobody is allowed to eat.You'll also discover why some of these habits come from life during socialism, when things were harder to find or more expensive.What you'll learn:useful Czech vocabulary about everyday lifewhy Czechs love sales and buying things in bulkwhat "zavařovat" meanswhy Czechs keep empty jars, boxes and bagswhy bread often goes straight into the freezersome funny habits you might see in a Czech familyWant to follow the conversation more easily?Get the complete transcript to improve your Czech listening, review new vocabulary and study the episode at your own pace.https://slowczech.comNew to slowczech?Get our FREE Real Czech Starter Kit and start understanding what Czechs really say.https://slowczech.com/kit/podReady to speak Czech with confidence?Join our Immersion Program and practice Czech with real people.https://slowczech.com/immersion/pod

If pidgeons turned to gold -Czech film selected for 2027 Academy Awards, efforts to save critically endangered “glacial” plant, Ester Geislerová's new documentary  

Craig's summer travels brought him north of the border this year, which is why we're fortunate to drink five Toronto-based beers for this little taste of Canada - and we have nothing to complain about (outside of beer shipping limits and metric system conversions). Also, we get a recap of Craig's experience at many of these breweries during World Cup games and wildfires; we find a few surprising Goldfinger connections; Craig avoids going on a much-anticipated date with Drake; Ryan wants to know Canadian brewers' favorite Kid in the Hall; and we accidentally discover the drug of the future. Beers Reviewed Godspeed Brewery - Sklepník (Czech-style Pilsner) True History Brewing - Mild Lockout (Helles Lager) Blood Brothers Brewing - Blood Light (Hazy Pale Ale) Great Lakes Brewery - Octopus Wants to Fight (American-style IPA) Rorschach Brewing Co. - Malevolent Benevolence: Maple Syrup Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged 2021 (Barrel-aged imperial stout)

Wrestling Omakase is back on the air with everyone's favorite Czech farmer Velkej Bracha joining us as the summer tournaments continue (and end, in one case!). They start things off with some of the usual topics (mostly- you'll never believe this- Japan travel) before heading over to NJPW for the final 4 nights of the G1 Climax! There is a TON to talk about here, including the, uh, very *interesting* reactions to the big Oiwa/Uemura final, but they don't shy away from any of it- full reviews of all four shows, plus thoughts on the individual performances of each and every wrestler and John gives their top 10 matches of the entire tournament!Then it's over to STARDOM for the most recent 4 nights of the 5 Star GP, which is also very close to wrapping up but not quite over yet! John & Velkej talk yet more Julia Hart, Starlight Kid taking down the talls, who we want to see back next year (and who we don't), and a whole lot more!Finally, John goes solo to wrap up the episode with Night 5 of TJPW's Princess Cup, featuring the semifinals! Bee vs. Hair! Hip vs. Lariat! Pom Harajuku pretends to be the creepy ghost girl from the Ring for some reason! This show really had it all!Follow Velkej on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Velkej_BrachaFollow Wrestling Omakase on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wrestleomakaseFollow John on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/justoneenby.bsky.socialAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Statue said to have inspired Karel Kryl returned for the August 21 anniversary; new anthology of Czech and Slovak Romany writing set for Frankfurt; Prague new circus fest.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bluntly rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza this weekend. Also, how Shenzhen, China, became the electric car capital of the world. And, a look at why the Czech capital has voted to reinstate the statue of a 19th century military commander. Plus, cars resembling quirky objects are part of a public health intervention in India. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices