Podcasts about Paisan

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

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

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

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What happens when a world-renowned singer/songwriter sits down with one of the 'sweetest' and most driven personalities in the dessert world… and neither one is afraid to laugh, open up, and keep it real? You get “BOMBA AND THE BONBON” — one of the most unexpectedly fun and heartfelt episodes of Hye Jams: Between the Notes to date. Hosted by Paisan Kapitan, this episode features international recording artist Bomba Lia alongside Rose from Anna's Delights, who not only brought warmth and humor to the conversation, but also brought tasty goodies and stepped in throughout the show as Lia's translator — creating a unique chemistry that made the entire interview feel personal, authentic, and wildly entertaining. From music and culture to personality, passion, and a few hilarious moments in between, this episode proves that great conversation doesn't always need perfect translation… sometimes the vibe says everything. Expect stories, laughter, inspiration, and enough sweetness to spike your blood sugar just watching it. Somebody get Paisan an espresso and a pastry immediately. Featuring: Bomba Lia IG: @bombaliaofficial YoutTube: @LIA-jo2gj *Also on Spotify, Apple Music and Hye Jams Radio Bookings: (310) 600 2006 Anna's Delights IG: @annas_delights TikTok: annasdelights1 Paisan Kapitan IG: @paisankapitan www,PaisanKapitan.com Hye Jams Radio IG: @hyejams www.HyeJams.com (Download Hye Jams app in the App Store) ------ Background Music by: Morning Light Music Lic# 2510-71789 Produced by: Wayne Lewis, Chummy Inc

On this episode of Hye Jams: Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan welcomes Armenian hip-hop heavyweight Big E Mastermindz and international singer/guitarist Hicham Touhami for one of the most entertaining and unpredictable episodes yet. Big E opens up about his unbelievable 130+ pound transformation, working alongside Krayzie Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, the evolution of Armenian hip-hop, and the new music he's preparing to unleash. From street anthems to real-life struggles, Big E keeps it raw, honest, and inspiring. Then things go international when Morocco's own Hicham Touhami joins the show with his incredible multilingual sound, blending Arabic, Spanish, English, French, and Armenian influences into one unforgettable performance. What starts as a casual interview quickly turns into a spontaneous live jam session that completely takes over the studio. And yes… Paisan finally learns how to make fresh Armenian GATA at Grandridge Market — proving once and for all that “GATA” is actually short for “GATA HAVIT.” This episode has:

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In this powerful episode of Between the Notes, host Paisan Kapitan sits down with international Armenian recording artist Shprot and renowned entrepreneur Shushan Darzian (Lady Bugz Inc.) for an unforgettable conversation about fame, faith, business, and Armenian culture. Shprot opens up about her journey from performing in restaurants to building a global name in Armenian music — and why she chose to walk away from the image that made her famous to embrace a deeper life rooted in faith. Her transformation, values, and message may surprise you. Shushan Darzian shares how she built one of the most respected catering brands in the Armenian community and beyond — from luxury events to providing healthy school lunches for children. She also reveals the mindset behind scaling a business while maintaining excellence. Plus… the story everyone will be talking about:

In this episode we discuss The Oscar's results and Rossellini's  Italian neorealist war drama, Paisan. Thanks for stopping by.___________________________________________________________Feel free to email at silverscreenvideopodcast@gmail.com with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid. Intro Music by:⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/ajax-blak⁠

"What's the one thing Armenian artists won't say publicly… but you'll say it here?" the host asked. In this episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan sits down with international recording artist, Vartan Taymazyan — a veteran in the game who has worked with major stars, produced major recordings and is flirting with legendary status himself. In this episode, we talk about: • Longevity in the music industry • Working with big names • Respect, reputation, and reality behind the scenes • And the moment Paisan pressed him to say what most Armenian artists won't say out loud Let's just say… it was a battle. Also joining the conversation is Tigran Grigoryan (Coach Tig) — a powerhouse in the Armenian community. A fitness coach, dance instructor, and cultural advocate who lives what he teaches. He's a perfect example of Armenians giving back to Armenians. No ego. No agenda. Just selfless love for the culture and the people. This episode blends:

Roberto Rossellini travels length of the Italian peninsula in the immediate aftermath of WWII to share 6 stories about the lives of Italian civilians and partisans and their relationships with foreign Allied troops.  Love, tragedy, heroism, and sacrifice result from the difficulties of communicating purpose and need of individuals confronted with the inhumane machine of war. *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch store.  T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and more! If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Gillo Pontecorvo's Burn! (1969).

The third and final film in the 3 Films by Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman boxset is another film in a long list of looks at the class and culture of Naples, Italy across time - Rossellini's own Paisan, Rosi's Hands over the City (and his Neapolitan Diary), Garrone's Gomorrah, to name a few. While the story of Journey to Italy (1954) is about a British couple decoupling and recoupling while selling a relative's house, Rossellini says he wanted to make a film where Southern Italians were not viewed like "zoo animals", and indeed our main characters become the curiosities as they have a series of crises while interacting with the common people and tourist sites of Naples, a land that, like India in Powell and Pressburger's Black Narcissus, is just too weird for the British mind to comprehend.

https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CANON-FODDER_S01_E51.mp3 Paisan (1946; Dir.: Roberto Rossellini) Canon Fodder Episode 51 Daniel and Corky keep it Neo-Real with their review of Italian Neo-Realist icon Roberto Rossellini’s highly influential Paisan. Rather than simple tales of heroes at war, Rossellini offers bitterness-tinged stories of tenuous brotherhood along the Allied path to victory. But did this WWII anthology leave your hosts battling a bulge, or do they have their heads up their Anzio? PAISAN (1946) FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #196 [tied] World premiere: September 1946 (Venice Film Festival) IMDB synopsis: “American military personnel interact warily with a variety of Italian locals over a year and a half in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces make their retreat.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Martin Scorsese presents Paisan The opening scenes “You can’t cross the road now.” Just watch the whole movie NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE Metropolis (1927; Dir.: Fritz Lang) IMDB synopsis: “In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city’s mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.” Our review of Metropolis comes out Dec. 16! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes. The post Paisan (1946) – Canon Fodder Episode 51 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.

Roberto Rossellini's 1946 World War II film Paisan has a unique structure: six vignettes following the American troops north from their landing in Sicily through Naples, Rome, Florence, Romagna, and the Po Delta. However, the film takes the perspective of the Italians, with the Americans more often than not naive outsiders. It is a fascinating exploration of the clash of cultures in the tragic scenarios of war and foreign occupation. One segment in particular will be very interesting to Catholics: an American priest serving as an army chaplain visits a Franciscan monastery along with his Protestant and Jewish chaplain counterparts and encounters a more intense and less ecumenical religiosity than he is accustomed to. SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to keep this podcast going: https://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com