Episodes

  • #9 - Felipe from Chile

    #9 - Felipe from Chile
    Oct 29 2022

    In this episode, Kaja and Victor interview Felipe, from Chile!

    Our invitee has first hand knowledge on Chilean politics. We could discuss the recent developments regarding the Constitutional Convention as well as the country culture as a whole. Felipe's take on the context is really thought provoking and engaging!

    https://www.instagram.com/theworld_infirstperson/

    Music by Pixabay
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    56 mins
  • #8 - Ximena from Peru

    #8 - Ximena from Peru
    Sep 20 2022

    Moving on with our new season of The World in First Person, Kaja and Victor interview Ximena, from Peru.

    This was a very fun and long conversation on various sides of Peruvian culture, but always somehow relating the discussion with politics. Ximena's life experience will surely enhance your wisdom and inspire you!

    https://www.instagram.com/theworld_infirstperson/

    Music by Pixabay
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • #7 - Bartlomiej from Poland

    #7 - Bartlomiej from Poland
    Sep 9 2022

    Starting the new season of The World in First Person, we welcome Kaja to the host and producer team! Our interviewee is Bartlomiej, from Cracow.

    Bart takes us through different aspects of Polish culture, politics, religion and more!

    https://www.instagram.com/theworld_infirstperson/

    Music by Pixabay
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    44 mins
  • #6 - Victor from Brazil

    #6 - Victor from Brazil
    Nov 25 2021

    In this episode, I am interviewed by Susie (from ep. 5!). It was possible to bring a lot of different aspects from Brazil - passing through culture, politics, nature and more!


    Come with me in this sixth episode of The World in First Person!
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    40 mins
  • #5 - Susie from Australia

    #5 - Susie from Australia
    May 11 2021

    In this episode, Susie guides us through Australia - how the country works, nature, sports and more - press play and come with us!
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    35 mins
  • #4 - Kristine from Norway

    #4 - Kristine from Norway
    Apr 23 2021

    Kristine talks about Norway - not only the usual themes such as culture, politics and sports but also several surprising ones! The mood of this episode is specially playful and you'll surely cheer up as well as smile a number of times while listening - press play and come with us!
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    42 mins
  • #3 - Gabrielle from Harbin - China

    #3 - Gabrielle from Harbin - China
    Feb 23 2021
    In this amazing episode, Gabrielle share stories directly from northeastern China, near the borderlines with Russia and North Korea! We talk about culture, politics, food, lock-down and much more - press play and come with us!

    Here are some references kindly pointed out by our invitee:

    Political structure:
    Administrative Division of China: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_divisions_of_China

    Chinese Dishes:
    1. The 15 Most Popular Chinese Dishes: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/eight-chinese-dishes.htm
    2. Guo bao rou (Northeastern Chinese dish): https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2012/02/guobaorou-the-pork-dish-of-the-gods/
    3. Tangyuan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangyuan_(food)

    Popular Chinese Sports
    Popular Sports in China: https://www.ispo.com/en/markets/id_79708806/these-are-the-most-popular-sports-in-china.html

    Music:
    1. The Butterfly Lovers mp3: https://chinesemusicworld.com/media/guzheng-%E5%8F%A4%E7%AD%9D/the-butterfly-lovers-%E6%A2%81%E7%A5%9D%E5%8F%A4%E7%AD%9D%E6%9B%B2-liang-zhu-guzheng-%E5%8F%A4%E7%AD%9D%E6%9B%B2/
    2. Guzheng (the instrument for the Butterfly Lovers above): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guzheng
    3.The story of butterfly lovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_Lovers

    Soundtracks in the background used under the guidance of "fair use", implying that they (i) have no impact in the commercial context of the songs, (ii) do not intend to concur with the authorized providers and (iii) are not the focus of this podcast:

    https://youtu.be/WSQLPf9Vb7I (Beautiful Chinese Music - Guzheng & Bamboo Flute, Instrumental Zen)
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    41 mins
  • #2 Danial from Karachi - Pakistan

    #2 Danial from Karachi - Pakistan
    Feb 2 2021
    In this episode, Danial draws an unexpected Pakistani landscape - a beautiful country with mountains and beaches from where Polo comes as well as some challenges regarding inequalities and politics!

    Most of the people speak Urdu, which is a relatively recent language absorbing influences from nearby cultures (Danial showed how it sounds like). Islam is majoritarian but other religions have their share of followers. Cricket is the national sport, the rivalry with India is historic - and the current President, besides being an Oxford PPE alumnus, holds the status of a cricket legend.

    Danial also points out some cultural and touristic suggestions - foreigners are specially welcome and well cared there. After listening to him, some stereotypes will be challenged and Pakistan (with emphasis in the second syllable) will turn out as a place you wanna see!

    Information about Danial's recommendations:
    Musics:
    Coke Studio Season 9 - Afreen Afreen
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7tsJ8-JdH8

    Bahas Aai to Jaisay - Tina Sani
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQSfEKzsP8o

    Article on the energy potential in Pakistani Provinces:
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283109644_Evaluating_wind_energy_potential_in_Pakistan's_three_provinces_with_proposal_for_integration_into_national_power_grid

    Jinnah (Movie):
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinnah_(film)

    Nanda Parbat - residence of the villain Ra's al Ghul (Batman):
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanda_Parbat

    Soundtracks in the background used under the guidance of "fair use", implying that they (i) have no impact in the commercial context of the songs, (ii) do not intend to concur with the authorized providers and (iii) are not the focus of this podcast:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8xdV3-bHv8 (A melodious rendition of this famous couplet of FAIZ AHMED FAIZ)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaqM4RL3W54&t=433s (A touch of class - Instrumental songs by Nisar Bazmi)
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    39 mins