Episode 9: We all need to eat... which makes eating a phenominally borderless tradition that highlights both variety and commonality. Join Chris and Jerry as they discuss the best, the worst, and the culturally nuanced details of food. Music Credit: "There It Is" and "Deuces" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 … Continue reading Food: A unifying force… with some insults and monster trucks.
Category: Identity
Home, Secret Airport Terminals, and Zoom Lenses
Episode 7: How does one go about defining "home"? Chris and Jerry delve into the surprisingly complex nature of a seemingly simple concept in an ever globalizing world. Music Credit: "There It Is" and "Deuces" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Sports, Repatriation, and more Fashion Advice
Episode 4: We're joined by the very insightful Megan Norton (web: adultthirdculturekid.com, podcast: "A Culture Story", Instagram: adult_third_culture_kid) to discuss the cultural impact of sports, the challenges of repatriation, and dole out more useful fashion advice. Music Credit: "There It Is" and "Deuces" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Accentuating our perceptions with mouth fonts!
Episode 2: Chris & Jerry share explore the subtle (and not so subtle) power of accents and how they play into our perceptions of people, situations, and what we know – and don't know – about the world around us. Music Credit: "There It Is" and "Deuces" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By … Continue reading Accentuating our perceptions with mouth fonts!
Brexit & Zero-Sum Games
Pordenone, Italy https://youtu.be/pNlXzusw49M I recently flew through London’s Heathrow airport, and I happened to land on the first day of the UK’s official withdrawal from the European Union. I must admit, I didn’t necessarily feel like things felt any more British than usual… which isn’t surprising. But it made me think about the reality that … Continue reading Brexit & Zero-Sum Games
Global Village
Dubai, United Arab Emirates https://youtu.be/kHV8aYRkMvk This week I am in Dubai, and one thing that I always try to make time for while in Dubai is a stop at Global Village. Global Village is a pretty large park on the outskirts of the city that recreates famous architecture, food, and even dances from various countries … Continue reading Global Village