Culture Class Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The 100th Episode !!!
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its been a long journey. Thanks to everyone who contributed to getting us here. 100 weeks of consistent podcasting. Please consider supporting the ...
Ep 099- Nick Edition (w/ Nick Cox)
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nick was born in the Ukraine to mixed parents but grew up in North Carolina in the USA. On this episode, we talk adoption, college life, internationa...
Ep 098- Finding Everland (w/ Jonny Jenkins)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon is building an immersive art and experience landscape in collaboration with other brilliant and highly creative minds. Drawing inspiration from B...
Ep 097- Spanglish (Rewind Episode with Nathalie Arfvidson)
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First published April 2019, Nosa learns about Pupusas and tries to speak some Spanish in this throwback episode. Nathalie , our final guest for HHM w...
Ep 096- #EndSARS
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa shares his opinion about the ongoing #EndSARS protests happening in Nigeria. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3j92SXN
Ep 095- Quetzales (w/ Elvis León)
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15 - Oct 15 in the United States and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the ...
Ep 094- Chicana (w/ Elizabeth Gomez)
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15 - Oct 15 in the United States and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the ...
Ep 093- House of Rainbow (w/ Rev. Jide Macaulay)
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reverend Jide Macaulay is an Openly gay British-Nigerian Priest of the Anglican Church of England. He focuses his ministry on inclusion and reconcili...
Ep 092- Football vs Soccer (w/ TJ Wright)
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former NFL Player TJ Wright talks about the similarities between American Football and Soccer. He also dishes out advise to potential NFL players on ...
Ep 091- Jamaican Patois (w/ La- Doniea Nisbeth)
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the similarities between Nigerian Pidgin and Jamaican Patois? La-Doniea explains. She also talks about growing up in Montego Bay, the connec...
Ep 090- Weird AF (w/ Jonesy)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonesy is an American comedian who got stuck while touring Asia during the start of the pandemic. He went to on to make his way through Japan, Malays...
Ep 089- Gold Coast Warrior (w/ Eddie Mends)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie is a fitness buff who co-owns fitness & cultural brand Gold Coast Warriors. He shares his experience bodybuilding, talks about keeping healthy ...
Ep 088- Fashion, Culture, Fashion. (w/ Greg Cervinak & Conor Flanigan)
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conor & Greg are fashion entrepreneurs who sell gorgeous Peruvian designs through their brand Staple-Clothing. They have a plan to use their company...
Ep 087- Returning Expat(w/ Priya Jindal)
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Priya is a Foreign Service Officer who spent many years in countries like Mali, Philippines and Pakistan. She talks about her travel experiences and ...
Bonus Episode- The World Gate (w/ Ghada Alrefia)
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ghada talks about her upcoming book 'THE WORLD GATE: Public Policy in Saudi Arabia' More info on the Book: https://www.indiegogo.com...
Ep 086- The Arya Samaj (w/ Utkarsh Rai)
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Arya Samaj, a socio-religious movement that started in India in 1875, is pillared on Vedic values and experiences of Swami Dayanand. The movement star...
Ep 085- The Future Of Podcasting (w/ Rob Greenlee)
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Greenlee is considered a pioneer in the industry and has been podcasting for 16 years. He has worked for everyone from Microsoft to Libsyn and Po...
Ep 083- The Skiers (w/ Felice & Peter Hardy)
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Felice and Peter Hardy are married ski journalists from Winchester, Hampshire who've been to over 500 ski resorts around the world. They talk about t...
Bonus Episode: Extended Conversation with Daryl Davis
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I travelled to Washington DC and had an extended conversation with Daryl Davis. We initially interviewed Daryl on Episode 077. Daryl's website: www....
Ep 082- Tales From Molossia (w/ President Kevin Baugh)
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
President Kevin Baugh is the current Dictator of The Republic of Molossia; is a micro-nation just outside Reno, Nevada. He talks about his country, ...
Ep 081- Reparations (w/ Dajah Brooks)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dajah grew up in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma (popularly called Black Wall Street) more than 100 years after it was burnt down. She shar...
Ep 080- Ok, Dude (w/ Zuby)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
British rapper & creative entrepreneur Zuby garnered worldwide attention in March 2019 after temporarily identifying as a woman to break the British W...
Ep 079- City Of Love (w/ Marisa Nikole)
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marisa is a singer from Denver. On this episode we talk music, love and religion. IG: @marisanikolemusic FB: www.facebook.com/marisanikole.music Twi...
Ep 078- X (w/ Xsara Helmi)
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In mathematics, X represents the unknown. It has no identity. This is how Xsara sometimes felt growing up. Being born to an Egyptian Father & Swedi...
Ep 077- Black Klansman (w/ Daryl Davis)
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It all started with a simple question... 'How can you hate me when you don't even know me?'. Over the past 30 years, Daryl has spent time befriending...
Ep 076- #BlackLivesMatter
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all belong to the same race; the human race. RIP Ahmaud Arbery & George Floyd. Black Lives Matter.
Ep 075- Once a Marine, Always a Marine (w/ Garett Ramela)
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett is a post-service Marine who was stationed places like in Okinawa (Japan) & Djibouti-city (Djibouti). He shares his experience enlisting and ...
Ep 074- Techish (w/ Abadesi Osunsade)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good things happen to those who 'hustle'. Abadesi indeed embodies the word. A Founder, Speaker, Author, Podcaster and Consultant at Hustle Crew; Aba...
Ep 073- Learning From Lanre (w/ Eldee The Don)
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa speaks with retired Nigerian Artiste and early Afrobeats originator Eldee The Don; focusing on non-musical stories. Eldee talks about growing up ...
Ep 072- Frontlines (w/ Dr Ravina Bhanot)
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ravina Bhanot is a Doctor working for the National Health Service in London. At the time of recording, the UK had about 129,000 confirmed cases of CO...
Ep 071- Timeless Culture Music (w/ Oriri Osayomore)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa talks to one of his favorite Nigerian singers Oriri Osayomore (son of popular 90s musician Ambassador Joseph Osayomore). We also play some songs...
Ep 070- TEA & TALK (w/ James Lee)
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James talks about his Grandparents escaping North Korea, his Parents emigrating to the US, being influenced by Disney & hip-hop growing up and eventua...
EP 069- Finding My Faith (w/ Robert Monson)
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robert grew up under difficult circumstances in the suburbs of Chicago. He grew up an Atheist but discovered Christianity later in life. He talks ab...
Ep 068- Citizenship (w/ Chirag Yadav & Manisha Kapoor)
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa speaks to Chirag & Manisha about the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act (2019) in India and how it is affecting a country of 1.3 billion p...
Ep 067- Birth of a Queen (w/ Garcelle Franklin)
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garcelle is from South Carolina. She talks about growing up in Rural America, modern segregation in the South, working with prisoners, founding her o...
Ep 066- Jordanian (w/ Mo Saadi)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mo was born in Syria but grew up in neighboring Jordan. We talk Breakdancing, Ultimate Frisbee, Filmmaking, Soccer, Arabic & Jordanian Food
Ep 065- My Name Is Jack (w/ Jack Foster)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Random conversations with Jack Foster. He talks about growing up catholic in Texas, Pets, Relationships, Living Abroad, College, Fraternities, COVID-...
Ep 064- GLOMAD (w/ Andres Romero)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Nosa and Andres draw similarities between #Mexican and #Nigerian Mothers. Andres grew up in Tijuana Mexico. He shares fun childhood...
Ep 063- Eritrean Girl (w/ Senaeit Mesgun)
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know celebrities like NipseyHussle and TiffanyHaddish had/have Eritrean Roots?. Listen in as Senaiet explains the significance of Boon (coffe...
Ep 062- AUSSIE (w/ Rod Dupen)
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rod is an Australian businessmen who shares his experience playing sports in Sydney, back packing through Europe and being an Entrepreneur in America.
Ep 061- The Matchmaker (w/ Abby Rosenblum)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abby is a professional matchmaker in Denver who helps young professionals find love IN PERSON. In the spirit of #ValentinesDay, we chop it up about t...
Ep 060- Trip to Liberia (w/ Fata Acquoi)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fata Acquoi is currently a Masters of International Affairs student at The George Washington University in Washington D.C. For the past two years, sh...
Ep 058- Soul Anarchist (w/ Paul Duane)
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Duane is a photographer and Comedian who enjoys the simple pleasures in life. You know, like riding his bike, taking amazing photos and sporting...
Ep 057- Cowboy State (w/ Nathalie Schrefler)
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathalie grew up in Billings, Montana but moved to Wyoming when she was 12. She talks about fun times growing up in the #CowboyState; tubing, skiing,...
Ep 055- RORA (w/ Arelle Tones)
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Arelle Tonnes talks about growing up Black & Muslim in the US (being a minority's minority). We also talk afrobeats, hip-hop and his new EP 'Diaspora'...
Ep 054- Missing Monrovia (w/ Kenny Greene)
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode of 2019, I talk to Kenny Greene. Kenny grew up in Monrovia, Liberia and moved to the US when the 2nd Liberian Civil War broke. H...
Ep 053- What Happens in Vegas (w/ Dayo Falade)
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No description here. Listen to find out what went down.
Ep 052- Hacking Immigration- Part 1 (w/ Jim Hacking)
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chain Migration vs Family Immigration Illegal Alien vs Undocumented Immigrant Asylee vs Refugee Jim Hacking, a US Immigration Lawyer from St Louis di...
Ep 051- Religious Apothecary (w/ Monticue Connally)
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Monticue has a pretty interesting religious journey; being born into Christianity, becoming a member of the Nation of Islam, studying Five-Percent tea...
Ep 050- Unpublished Episode (w/ Tongwa Akanji Aka)
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is one year old this week. To celebrate this, enjoy a throwback (unpublished) episode with former co-host Tongwa. Watch Tongwa's new vid...
Ep 049- Beautiful Concrete (w/ Zaynab Sepahi)
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between Iran/Persia? Farsi/Arabic? Zaynab explains. She also touches on what its like being Iranian-American; her experiences...
Ep 048- Sagarmatha (w/ Agraj Dangal)
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sagarmatha translates to 'sky head' and is the local name for Mount Everest; the highest peak in the world which is also located in Nepal. Agraj share...
Ep 047- Call Me Goddess (w/ Assetou Xango)
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Assetou Xango is a genderqueer, black female, poet and community activist born and raised in Colorado. She talks about her name, how her trip to Mali...
Ep 046- Fatherhood (w/ Benzel Jimmerson)
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The shortest distance between two people is a story. Nosa finds out about Benzel's story on this episode. He talks about growing up mixed race, what ...
Ep 045- Motherland (w/ Amlaku B. Eshetie)
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
አዲስ አበባ ማለትም አዲስ የሆነ አበባ ማለት መሆኑን ያውቃሉ? የኢትዮጵያ ቀን አቆጣጠር (ካላን...
Ep 044- Sunset in Sokoto (w/ Ridwan Sorunke)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ridwan grew up in Abeokuta; a city in south-west Nigeria. He moved to Sokoto; a city in northern Nigeria after college. He talks about his experienc...
Ep 043- Lingala (w/ Priscille Diwa)
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lingala is a national language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Priscille, who was born in the DRC moved to South Africa when she was six ...
Ep 042- Max City (w/ Max Lewis)
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Max grew up in Ann Arbor Michigan but despite being surrounded by Football, he grew up to love soccer. Listen in as he talks about growing up bi-racia...
Ep 041- All Together Africa (w/ Richmond Danso)
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Richmond is a Ghanaian who wears many hats wears many hats: - Commissioner, DC Mayor's Office on Africa Affairs - Vice Chair, Agric Sector- Pan Africa...
Ep 040- Hotel Transylvania (w/Sintia Radu)
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, Transylvania is a real place but No, Dracula doesn't live there. Listen in as Sintia talks about the fascinating regions of Romania and her hist...
Ep 039- Sananga from a Coyote (w/Felipe Gentle)
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Felipe is a Cuban-American who grew up in Florida but has never seen the movie #Scarface. He talks about spirituality, why he considers himself a Coy...
Ep 038- Family Tree (w/Alicia Paige)
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia has an interesting Family Tree. Her biological Father was Caucasian and her Mother is from Mexico. Her adopted Dad was born to a Korean M...
Ep 037- Alte Ego (Part 2- w/ Jess Jess Finesse)
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the 2nd and final part of this series, we uncover the Alte Ego 'Jess Finesse'; finding out how she came to terms with being different and how she g...
Ep 036- Alte Ego (Part 1- w/ Jess Jess Finesse)
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jess co-hosts the popular Nigerian podcast 'Loose Talk'. I caught up with her as she vacationed in the US and we talk about a bunch of stuff' like he...
Ep 035- Alone in the backseat (w/Jennifer Lourie)
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer grew up in Portland, Maine but has lived as an Au-pair in several countries including Italy, France and Argentina. She has ineracted with qu...
Ep 034- Grammy Baby (w/ Walton Smith)
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Walton worked briefly for the Recording Academy (populalry known as The Grammy's). She talks about how the Academy is structured, criteria required f...
Ep 033- Juba Nimule (w/ Miriam Dangasuk)
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Juba-Nimule Road is a major primary road connecting the capital of South Sudan to other East African countries like Kenya and Uganda. Our guest Mi...
Ep 032- Diaspora (w/ CT Unonu)
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CT is my very first interview with a Nigerian. He talks about being born in the US as we trade funny 'Nigerian Parent' stories. Fun fact about CT; he...
Ep 031- ALOHA (w/ Kimora Polamalu)
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kimora Kathaleya Green Polamalu is from Hawaii. She talks about how the Hawaiian culture is preserved despite being part of the US. She also shares ...
Ep 030- Whiskey Chocolate (w/Adora Luster)
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
He wants to distill in your home He wants to purify his whiskey He wants youto keep him warm He doesn't want to pay the taxes Adora Luster reads from...
Ep 029- Stand Up Guy (w/Scott Hall)
06 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yabbing or Roasting? Yo Momma or Ya Mama? Why are comedians so sensitive? Nosa & Scott draw similarities between Nigerian & American Stand Up Comedy....
Ep 028- La Celeste (w/ Romina Ferriera)
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of Copa America, Nosa and Romina talk about soccer; what Forlan and the Uruguayan team did to Ghana & South Africa at the 2010 FIFA Wor...
Ep 027- From Sialkot with Love (w/ Natasha Barlas)
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the FIFA World Cup Soccer Ball is manufactured in a Pakistani city called Sialkot? Natasha talks about growing up in the enterprising ci...
Ep 026- American Odyssey (w/ Morgan Ann O'donnell)
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan just came off a year+ of travelling. She shares her experiences in some of the 34 countries she has visited so far. She also talks about gett...
Ep 025- Twenty Five (w/Nosa Iyare)
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No guest today. Nosa talks about how and why he started the podcast and his plans for the future. This one is for the history books.
Ep 024- Smiles and Basketball (w/ Tadai 'ty' Abilla)
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tadai talks about her love for basketball, why she joined a sorority, her work with Monumental Sports and how her sports charity (Hustle Hard Global) ...
Ep 023- La Dessalinienne (w/ Jonathan Perodin)
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan talks about his Hatian roots, his love for the violin, why he is re-learning spanish and countries he would love to visit. He also talks abo...
Ep 022 - Carolina (w/ Jessica Daniel)
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jess talks about growing up in North Carolina, the culture shock she experienced when moving to Washington DC, getting a swimming scholarship and her ...
Ep 021- Trendy Tourist (w/ Aamina Haykal)
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaamina is visting Washington DC for the first time in 14 years and talks about her trip. She also talks about growing up in a small town and her lov...
Ep 020- Human (w/ K.Potter)
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Khalese talks about her struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and gives tips on how to cope with and better understand mental health issu...
Ep 019- Island Girl (w/ K.Potter)
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Khalese talks about challenges growing up in the US Virgin Island, her interest in infectious diseases and how her Father found out she was gay. Foll...
Ep 018- Spanglish (w/ Nathalie Arfvidson)
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know El Salvador means 'Our Saviour' and is a country located in central America? Well, to be honest, we didn't. Today's guest (Nathalie) tr...
Ep 017- Long Way Gone (Part 2- w/Alazar Zewoldi)
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa & Alazar pick up where they left off. Talking about life after high school in New Jersey, how he got into college and giving back (in his own li...
Ep 016- Long Way Gone (Part 1- w/ Alazar Zewoldi)
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alazar talks about escaping the Ethopian army as a boy and fleeing to the US to start a new life. He touches on how the memories of the conflict and ...
Ep 015- East Coast West Coast (w/ Nthanze Lizabeth Kariuki)
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa sits down with Nthanze; an aspiring Kenyan filmaker interested in telling unique African stories through documentaries. What's up with the Kenya...
Ep 014- Vietnamese Vacation (w/ Hang Ngo)
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa sits down with Hang to talk about life in Vietnam, the Vietnamese war, the police, food and the love she has for her cat.
Ep 013- Idiot Nomad (w/Siddarth Maheshwari)
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa is in Sydney for the MBA World Summit and sits down with an Indian student schooling in Hong Kong; talking about his experiences in multiple coun...
Ep 012 - Tongwa Is Back!
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tongwa's been away for a few episodes. She's back with explanations as to why!
Ep 011 - Straight Outta Saudi (w/ Ghada Alrefia)
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa speaks with Ghada about life Saudi Arabia, moving to the US, Black Churches & Arabic.
Ep 010 - What Holiday? (w/ Molly Igoe)
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa sits with Molly Igoe as they talk about holidays in the US and how they sometimes differ with African/Nigerian holidays.
Ep 009 - Second Generation (w/Fahim Syed)
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa has a conversation with his roomate Fahim Syed; a first year medical student and second generation Indian/Pakistani living in the US. The conver...
Ep 008 - Cara's Birthday
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa attends a friend's bday and records conversations among guests. Happy Bday Cara and shout out to her roomates Ady and Nthanze. Other guest Cass...
Episode 007 - Traveling Overseas
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa & Tongwa talk about traveling overseas (from a West-African perspective). Why are more and more Africans moving out west and what does the futu...
Episode 006 - Moneygram
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What expectations do West-Africans have from their 'cousins abroad' and how does it shape our perspective on wealth and financial freedom. Hint: Mo...
Ep 005 - African Aid
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa & Tongwa discuss foreign aid to Africa. The need for it in the 21st century and how that shapes the perception of the continent to the world. W...
Ep 004 - Happy New Year
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nosa and Tongwa talk about their new year goals. Follow us on Instagram; @cultureclasspodcast, Facebook: @culutureclasspodcast, Twitter; @cultureclas...
Ep 003 - The Name Game
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an unconventional sounding name? In this episode, we discuss names that others consider "difficult to pronounce", and what it means when y...
Ep 002 - Speaking with an Accent
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share our experiences with speaking English language with heavy accents as a result of our international linguistic backgrounds. ...
Ep 001 - Welcome Classmates (Intro)
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Culture Class Podcast, your home for culture talk. For this intro episode, we discuss our backgrounds and the premise of the podcast. Foll...