Culture Class Podcast

Ep 190- The Lobbyist (Corky Kyle)

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Popularly known as "THE LOBBYING PRO", Corky is a Lobbying/Government Relations Professional based in Colorado.

Ep 189- Better Call Rachael (Rachael Sall)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rachael talks about her experience growing up in a Jewish family and how she came to make friends from all over the world.

Tongwa stops by to say hello

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Culture Class Co-host and recurring guest-host Tongwa stops by to chop it up with Nosa. Tongwa & Nosa launched Culture Class Podcast in the stu...

Ep 187- African Dad (Sambaza)

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sambaza was born in Kenya but has lived in the US for over 20 years. He talks about the dynamics of raising Kenyan-American Children outside of Kenya....

Ep 186- Nosa on The Irregular Show

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa guest pods with Okwuchi Okaa for an episode of The Irregular Show, the #1 podcast for Nigerian millennials in America. The Irregular Show is part...

Ep 185- My Father's Story (Elvis Leon)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elvis tells the story of his Father being kidnapped in Guatemala and his family's decade-long quest to find justice. Learn more and support Elvis by ...

Ep 184- Leadership (Akua Nyame-Mensah)

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa talks to Leadership Coach Akua Nyame-Mensah about Black/African Leadership.

Ep 183 - The Adventures of Mo (Mo Sibyl)

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mo left Nigeria in her 20's. Now in her 30's, she shares lessons on survival, grit, trauma and love......truly an adventurous ride.

Ep 182 - CEO (Adedayo Fashanu)

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adedayo Fashanu is the founder and CEO of TanTV, one of the leading editorial and subscription streaming service catering to the African and multicult...

Ep 181- Illegal Among Us (Martine Kalaw)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Martine recounts her personal journey as a stateless person and undocumented immigrant; narrating how her seven-year battle with the United States Cit...

Ep 180- Kill 'em with laughter (Anisa Nandaula)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anisa is a fast-rising Australian comedian born in Uganda. Check her out on Instagram : @anisa_nandaula

Ep 179- Curious on Tanzania (Justa Lujwangana)

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justa was born to a royal family in Tanzania but spent most of her life living outside her birth country. She talks about her early experiences living...

Ep 178- The Matchmaker Returns (Abby Rosenblum)

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Three years after appearing on the podcast, Abby returns for another valentine episode. https://thesocialmm.club/

Exporting African Art

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Clubhouse collaboration between Pod Break and Naija Pod Bub

Africans Talk Black Tax

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Black Tax helping or hurting the black community? How do Africans from different countries deal with Black Tax? Pod Break & Zambian Podcasters Hub ...

Ep 175- Storyteller (w/ Rich Hackman)

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Richard talks about growing up all over the world, his lessons from marriage and why he considers himself a storyteller.

Ep Rewind- GLOMAD (w/ Andres Romero)

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published March 6th 2020, we revisit this episode from Andres Romero; talking about his upbringing in Tijuana, Mexico and his love for trav...

Ep 174- African in New York(w/ Nancy Siisii)

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zambian Banker and Podcaster Nancy talks about her transition from the Zambian countryside to the boogie-down Bronx, New York. We also talk about prof...

Ep 173- Working Comedian (w/ Mark Masters)

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Masters is Colorado's 2nd cleanest comedian. He is a comedy club headliner who has performed and been featured in media outlets around the world....

Ep 172- Love Will Come Back (w/ Filomena Croce)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Filomena is a singer/songwriter from Barletta, Italy. She speaks three languages and has travelled all over the world as a musician. She talks about...

Ep 171- Nosa on the Concrete Pastures Podcast

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa sits with Nacy Siisii of the concrete pastures podcast to talk entrepreneurship.

Ep 170- Nosa on the Sambaza Podcast

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa talks to Sambaza about Pod Break and the podcasting journey so far. Friends/Listeners support: donorbox.org/podbreak Join us in Chicago https:/...

Ep 169- Only Black Girl On Mars (w/ Andrea Afua Kwamya)

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea has spent most of her life trying to reconcile her identity. On this episode she talks about growing up African in America, living in Serbia &...

Ep 168: The Color of Home Ownership (w/ Dr. Tori Brown)

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tori Brown is a multifaceted author, entrepreneur, business developer, and professional strategist. She talks about how people of color can acqui...

Ep 167- Enoughism (w/ Yugen Bond)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reverend Yugen Bond, reiki master and author of "Enough-ism: This Minimalist Wants More" has a master's in metaphysical sciences. She once thought med...

Ep 166- Dancing with Bipolar (w/ DawnSherine Bernard)

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DawnSherine was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder after a suicide attempt 17 years ago. She talks about how to manage your mental health living with s...

Ep 165 - Tell Your Own Story (w/ Hana Baba)

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sudanese American Hana Baba is a journalist who talks about the importance of controlling the narrative. She hosts The Stoop on Radiotopia and has he...

Ep 164- Crypto Wars: Faked Deaths & Missing Billions (w/ Erica Stanford)

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erica runs the UK based Crypto Curry Club. She also lectures on Crypto @ Warwick Business School and has spent years researching Crypto's biggest sca...

Ep Rewind- Eritrean Girl (w/ Senaeit Mesgun)

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published in March 2020, Senaeit explains the significance of Boon (coffee), Werki (jewelry), Zuria (dresses) Henna (tattoos) and Tigrinya(...

Ep Rewind- From Sialkot with Love (w/ Natasha Barlas)

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First published June 19, 2019(Episode 027)

Ep 163- Inspire, Empower, Impact (w/ Emily Adams)

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily was born and raised in the Amish culture and hated it. She talks about early struggles with the religion, leaving and eventually teaching other...

Ep Rewind- Motherland (w/ Amlaku B. Eshetie)

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published October 27, 2019.

Ep 162 - Popongo (w/ Errol Anderson)

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Errol grew up in Jamaica but now lives on Denver, Colorado. He created the board game called Popongo.

Ep Rewind- Soul Anarchist (w/ Paul Duane)

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published January 2020, we revisit this amazing episode with Paul Duane. Paul is a photographer and Comedian who enjoys the simple pleasur...

Ep 161 - Star Seed (w/ Sarah Strong)

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is a medium, psychic, telepath and channel who helps people connect with their spiritual path. www.sarahjstrong.com

Ep 160 - Romance Coach (w/ Jeanne Sullivan)

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeanne helps people attract and create their ideal relationship--or a soul mate in alignment with their values and life purpose. Using law of attract...

Ep Rewind- Learning from Lanre (w/ Eldee The Don)

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published May 10, 2020. Nosa speaks with retired Nigerian Artiste and early Afrobeats originator Eldee The Don. Eldee talks about growing...

Ep 159 - Butchered by Healthcare (w/ Dr Rob Yoho)

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Born in l953 in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Kent, Ohio, Dr Yoho was an Eagle Scout and a Judo wrestler. He spent four years at Oberlin Colleg...

Ep Rewind- Call Me Goddess (w/ Assetou Xango)

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rewind episode with Assetou Xango. Originally published November 10, 2019 (Ep 047). Website: assetouxango.com

Ep 158- Senegoddess (w/ M'benda N'dour)

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Software Engineer, Beauty Queen, YouTuber, Superwoman. IG: @Senegoddess

Ep 157- Second Act Women (w/ Barbara Brooks & Guadalupe Hirt)

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Brooks (55) and Guadalupe Hirt (48) founded Second Act Women; a biz+life membership club and sisterhood of "middlescent" women reimagining the...

Ep 156- 2022 Here we Come (w/ Blandine Marie Blessing)

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Classmates. To usher in the new year, Tongwa talks to Blandine; an actress and writer. They reflect on 2021 and its lessons. Blandin...

Episode 155 - Travel Makes You Happy w/ Talek Nantes

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talek is Travel Enthusiast who's been to over 110 countries. Being born to Cuban Immigrants in New York, she speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese & Fr...

Ep 154- Chicago's Black Sanata (w/ Dreezy Clause)

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dreezy Clause does not live in the North Pole but given how cold Chicago is, its close enough. He provides an opportunity to those that are looking f...

Ep 153 - Sperm Activist (w/ Adam Hooper)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we explore the controversial world of Sperm donation; narrated through the eyes of Adam Hooper- a self proclaimed sperm activist from Austr...

Ep 152- Jumping the Line (w/ Kolade Adekoya a.k.a BVNK)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kolade Adekoya a.k.a Bvnk (pronounced Bank) is a Nigerian musician turned tech entrepreneur. He talks about being a saxophonist at age six, business ...

Ep 151- Tongwa is Back (w/ Tongwa Akanji)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After 3years and 150episodes, Nosa will be taking a break from the pod to focus on other ventures. Day one co-host Tongwa will be guest hosting episod...

Ep 150- Talking to the Police (w/ Officer Sammie Wicks)

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa talks to Officer Wicks of the Aurora Police Dept.

Ep 149- How It All Began (w/ Tongwa Akanji)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tongwa, our original co-host is Back !!! (at least briefly) Support, Advertise or Discover more here: linktr.ee/cultureclasspodcast

Ep 148- Anniversary Messages for #CultureClass150

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Messages from former guests, listeners and friends of the podcast celebrating our 150th episode.

Culture Class Community Day (Part 2)

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa is joined by former guests and friends of the pod to celebrate #CultureClass150 (Part 1). Support, Advertise or Discover more here: linktr.ee/cu...

Culture Class Community Day (Part 1)

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa is joined by former guests and friends of the pod to celebrate #CultureClass150 (Part 1). Support, Advertise or Discover more here: linktr.ee/cu...

#CultureClass150 - Behind the Scenes

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about what it takes to produce the podcast with Mo (the producer, Nitro (the editor) & Nosa (the host)

Ep 144- Silent Warrior (w/ Desi Girl)

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Desi Girl trying to find herself, explain mental health with her immigrant parents and navigate American and South Asian cultures.

#CultureClass150 - How to Participate

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast will be three years old next month and we are super excited. Here are five ways you can participate in the celebrations. 1. Use #Cultur...

Culture Class Theme Music- Full Length (prod. By Makesense)

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A bunch of people have complimented us on our theme song. Here's the full length track produced by Maksense in 2018. Let us know what you think. I...

THE GREAT VACCINE DEBATE (w/ Femi Akinremi & Rev Rance Dunbar)

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you put an anti-vaxxer and a former research scientist in a room to talk about vaccines? Can a self proclaimed 'lord of all univers...

Road to 150 episodes

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast turns three in a November. Are ya'll ready for 150 episodes? Let us know what you'd like to see during the anniversary month and use the...

Ep 139- Chakra Doctor (w/ Rev Rance Dunbar)

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Chakra Doctor gives his opinion on what science gets wrong and how humans can access their full potential.

Ep 138- Summer in Belgium (w/ April Maey)

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

April is a singer, song writer and all round fun & friendly girl next door living in Ghent, Belgium. IG: aprilmaey Website: aprilmaeymusic.com

Ep 137- Bodybuilder (w/ Chris Ranney)

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris shares some knowledge and insight about weight loss, healthy living, exercise, diet and what its like being a body builder. Note that the conve...

Ep 136- Feel Your Feelings (w/ Tracey Michael)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tracey's IG: @traceymichael__

Ep 135- Undocumented(w/ Tania Chairez)

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tania Chairez is an undocumented immigrant born in Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. For the past decade, Tania has prioritized her p...

Ep 134- Supply & Demand (w/ Brian Laung Aoaeh)

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From lessons learnt from his Grandfather to his college days as a Student DJ, his immigrant experience, foray into the finance industry, interest in s...

Ep 133- Black in Brazil (w/ Mayara Saldanha)

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mayara talks about what it's like to be Black in Brazil..

Ep 132- Africana Woman (w/ Chulu Chansa)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chulu is a Zambian woman who founded Africana Woman; a purpose driven tribe committed to uplifting the African Woman by exploring topics considered ta...

Ep 131- Science Business (w/ Alec Santiago)

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alec is a PhD Candidate at the University of Texas. He is also the co-founder of Van Heron Labs; a bio-engineering company. He talks about how he fo...

Ep 130- With Love From Israel (w/ Tara Carey)

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tara moved from Toronto to Israel with her Family. She talks about being a cultural English instructor for non-native English speakers, how her kids ...

Ep 129- Unlearning (w/ Raphael Harry)

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raphael is a US Navy veteran. He kicks it with Nosa, reminiscing on early memories growing up in Nigeria, how he joined the Military and what he's le...

Ep 128- Glitch Euphoria (w/ Jayden Carr)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

@glitcheuphoria Jayden Carr talks about growing up with a father in the NBA, how he got into EDM and his love for augmented reality.

Ep 127- THE REBEL Part. 2

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this concluding episode, our guest shares her experience protesting in the streets of Washington DC and how Black House Autonomous Zone came to bei...

Ep 126- THE REBEL Part. 1

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the George Floyd killing, our guest was arrested for defying the LA curfew. Upon release, she and some newly found friends proceeded o...

Ep 125- Popstar(w/ Bella Alubo)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From issues with her former record label Tiny Entertainment to how she likes to be loved to early childhood days in Jos; Nigerian artistes Bella Alubo...

Ep 124- Dont Ask, Dont Tell (w/ Dr Elijah Nicholas)

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Assigned the female sex at birth, Dr. Elijah Nicholas spent over half of his life in the US Military, retiring as a Lt Col in 2012. Transitioning from...

Ep 123- Voices We Carry (w/ J.S. Park)

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Korean-American J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, former atheist, author & sixth degree black belt who talks about growing up in a dojo, cultural infl...

Ep 122- Michigan Valley (w/ Rodney Gainous Jr)

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rodney Gainous Jr is an African-American technology entrepreneur, engineer, and author who made over $200,000 from his early coding project in high sc...

Ep 121- The Burning Man (w/ Nine Johnson)

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nine has been a burner for almost a decade. He shares his experience going to the annual Nevada festival focused on community, art, self-expression, ...

Ep 120- Talking Mental Health (w/ Nine Johnson)

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nine is a performance anxiety coach, mental health advocate and a practical spirituality teacher. We talk trauma and therapy in this episode about me...

Ep 119- Yoka (w/ Juvelly)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Juvelly is an artiste from Congo Brazzaville.

Ep 118- Girl from the Heat- (w/ Anavee)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anavee speaks on her Mexican American culture, experience growing up in shelters, why she got into music and how she plans on performing at Coachella ...

Ep 117- Love In Disgrace (w/ Grace Ní Dhonnchú)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grace talks about her conservative Irish heritage, why she moved and the struggles of being polyamorous.

Ep 116- Pickpocket (w/ James Harrison)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James is a pickpocket entertainment Magician from Canada. Does he use his magic skills for nefarious or illegal stuff? Is there a difference between...

Ep 115- Awake? (w/ Amit Rathore)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Consciousness? Applied Spirituality? Third Eye? Parallel Universe? Systemic Racism? Monopoly? New Internet? Interconnectivity? Human Operating Systems...

Ep 114- The Ankara Queen(w/ Brenda Chuinkam)

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda was born in Gabon but grew up in the US and Cameroon before moving to Canada later in life. She talks about the culture shock she experienced ...

Ep 113- Tech Picasso (w/ iAsia Brown)

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

iAsia grew up in Queens, NY and talks about surviving the concrete jungle, joining the military, seeing the world, the importance of therapy and worki...

Ep 112- I Suffered Enough in America (w/ Mercy Atis)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This moving story is about a Kenyan Woman Mercy Atis who struggled growing up in Kenya, moved to America and eventually was deported back to Kenya. Y...

Ep 111- Its About Damn Time (w/ Arlan Hamilton)

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arlan Hamilton built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund t...

Ep 110- People of Culture (w/ Efe Iyare)

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People of Culture is about rewriting the African narrative through fashion, style, music, and art. We seek to project a positive image of Africa and r...

#POC2021

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

People of Culture is about rewriting the African narrative through fashion, style, music, and art. We seek to project a positive image of Africa and r...

Ep 109- Odogwu (w/ Chukky Ibe)

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chukky is the founder and editor of Trad Magazine. He talks about his Igbo ancestry and why pan-Africanism is important. Find out more on https://tr...

Ep 108- Indigenous (w/ Diana Onco-Ingyadet)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Diana Onco-ingyadet traces her ancestry to Navajo/ Diné nation (Reed People Clan) as well as Kiowa and Comanche on her Father's side. She grew up...

Ep 107- Burlesque (w/ Annelise Eastes)

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Annelise grew up a ballet dancer and ended up touring Europe before securing a residency in Las Vegas. She talks about experiencing different culture...

Ep 106- A Playmate Story (w/ Jasmin Shojai)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jasmin is an Australian model with German & Persian heritage. She talks growing up in Sydney+Canberra, domestic violence, getting into modelling and ...

Ep 105- Bemba (w/ Mapalo Chikolwa)

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Bemba language (aka ChiBemba) is a Bantu language spoken primarily in north-eastern Zambia. Mapalo, who was born in Lusaka looks forward to goin...

2021 Outlook

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa breaks down plans for 2021. Thanks to all our listeners.

Ep 104- Deep Space Entity (w/ Matous Tomaskovic)

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matous has Slovakian and Polish heritage. He talks about how growing up in New Mexico was a far cry from Europe.

Ep 103- Daughter Of Music (w/ Karima Hussen)

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karima grew up shy and sheltered in South Dakota and talks about her love for music

Ep 102- Gone from Ghazni

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At 9 years old, Ahmed had to flee his village in Afghanistan. He lived undocumented in an orphanage in Malaysia for several years before emigrating t...

Ep 101- Once Upon A Time in Refugee Camp (w/ Mohamed Juma)

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mohamed is from Sudan but spent 9 years in a Kenyan Refugee Camp. He talks about what it was like and how he's trying to start a new life in the US. ...

Bonus Episode- Facts about the Podcast

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nosa shares a few facts about Culture Class ; marking 100 episodes of the podcast. Send us more questions. Support the Podcast: PayPal: paypal.me/su...