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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. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, painter Vahe Berberian talks about the difficulties while in lockdown, his new works, his new Sunday live show, politics etc. etc. - Զրոյց՝ մենախօսութեան վարպետ, դերասան վիպագիր, նկարիչ, բեմադրիչ Վահէ Պերպերեանի հետ: Գլխաւոր նիւթերն են՝ ինչպէս ստեղծագործել քորոնավայրըսի հետեւանքով սահմանափակումներու ժամանակ, բնականոն կեանքի խանգարումները, նոր վէպ, ԱՄՆ քաղաքականութիւն ևն ևն:
Vahe Berberian and I talk about anxiety and how he influenced his show "Yete" by it. He uses Yete as a platform to beat, manage anxiety, and more!
WiseNuts EP0034 Vahe Berberian is hanging out with the WiseNuts to discuss comedy, directing, writing and painting! Follow the WiseNuts on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseNutsPodcast/ Follow the WiseNuts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_nuts_podcast/ #wise #nuts #wisenutspodcast #podcast #pod #cast #armenianpodcast #armenian #vaheberberian #vahe #berberian #standup #standupcomedy #comedy #love #family #funny #laugh #live #facebook #facebooklive
Artist, author and playwright Vahe Berberian is best known for his comedy stand-up routines about life in Armenia and the diaspora. He spoke at the first Innovate Armenia about the necessity of revamping Armenian culture, and learning how to laugh without feeling guilty. He covered a wide range of themes including preservation of language, investing in artists, and creating role models. This talk was recorded live at Innovate Armenia on February 21, 2015 at USC. To learn more about the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, visit http://armenian.usc.edu.
Identity, diaspora, literature -- Dr. Lilit Keshishyan explores these topics in a conversation with the Director of the Institute of Armenian Studies, Salpi Ghazarian. Her dissertation examines the representation and reconceptualization of identity in Armenian Diaspora literature focusing on the works of Vahé Oshagan, Hakob Karapents and Vahe Berberian. To learn more about the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, visit http://armenian.usc.edu.
Are artists born or created? What sacrifices must be made in order to produce art that resonates with others? What role does fear play in an artist's life? Vahe Berberian takes us on a journey into the essence of how and why he creates. With depth and levity, and a charm that is uniquely his, he allows us a glimpse into his revolutionary world. www.vaheberberian.com
Renowned artist Vahe Berberian joins the podcast discussing his journey, theatre, and the world of art.