De Podcast

Episode 9: A Special Conversation in Armenian with Rupen Janbazian

De/Դէ փոտքասթի 9-րդ դրուագի հիւրն է խմբագիր եւ թարգմանիչ Ռուբէն Ճանպազեանը: Յակոբն ու Տիգրանը Ռուբէնին հետ կը զրուցեն իր խմբագրական գործունէութեան (ներկայիս՝ «Թորոնթոհայ» ամսագիրի), թարգմանչական աշխատանքներուն եւ արեւմտահայերէնի դիմագրաւած դժուարութիւններուն մասին։ Անդրադարձ կը կատարուի նաեւ սփիւռքեան ինքնութեան ու հայերէնով ստեղծագործելու եւ հրատարակելու հրամայականին։ Դրուագը ամբողջութեամբ հայերէն է։ Միացէ՛ք մեզի՝ լսելով եւ տարածելով այս զրոյցը:In Episode 9 of De/դէ Podcast, hosts Hagop and Dickran are joined by editor and translator Rupen Janbazian for a special Armenian-language conversation.With Rupen, we discuss his work as an editor for various publications, including TorontoHye, his experience as a translator, and some of the key challenges facing Western Armenian today. The conversation also explores language preservation, identity in the diaspora, and the importance of continuing to create and publish in Armenian.This episode is entirely in Armenian.Listen, share, and join the conversation.🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.🔗 Support & Follow De PodcastSupport our Patreon: / depodcast Facebook: / depodam Instagram: / depod.am Twitter/X: https://x.com/DePodcastamTikTok: / depodcastam LinkedIn: / de-podcast-am

Episode 8: Ancient Vines, Modern Armenia

In this episode of the De Podcast, we sit down with Zara Muradyan — Armenia’s first female winemaker with her own label and Executive Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia (VWFA).From ancient winemaking traditions to the future of Armenian wine, this conversation explores how Armenia is re-establishing itself as one of the world’s oldest and most important wine regions.We discuss the history of wine in Armenia, the role of indigenous grape varieties like Areni, Haghtanak and Charentsi, and the impact of Artsakh on Armenian viticulture. Zara also shares insights into building Armenia’s wine industry, leading national initiatives, and representing Armenian wine on the global stage.With a PhD in Food Processing and Plant Production Technology, over 17 published studies, and as the founder of the EVN Wine Academy and Shirakamut Consulting, Zara Muradyan brings both scientific expertise and industry leadership to the conversation.This is a deep dive into Armenian wine, identity, and the future of a growing global industry.Watch now and discover why Armenia is at the center of the wine world once again. 🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.🔗 Support & Follow De PodcastSupport our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/depodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/depodamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/depod.amTwitter/X: https://x.com/DePodcastamTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@depodcastamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/de-podcast-am

Episode 7: From Armenian Folk to Epic Music

Episode 7 of De Podcast features Serouj Baghdassarian (C-ROUGE), a Lebanese-Armenian music producer known for blending traditional Armenian folk music, ancient instruments, and melodies with electronic music and epic orchestral soundscapes. In this episode, we talk about Serouj’s upbringing, his journey into the music industry, and how his innovative sound is redefining Armenian folk music for a new generation—bridging heritage, modern production, and cinematic composition. 🎧 Topics covered include:- Armenian folk music in modern production -Using traditional Armenian instruments in electronic and epic music -The evolution of Armenian music in the diaspora -C-ROUGE’s creative process and artistic vision 🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.🔗 Support & Follow De PodcastSupport our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/depodcastFacebook:

Episode 6: From Mobility to Mission

Episode 6 features gg Founder Khachatur Grigoryan. gg is an Armenian IT company that has been providing transportation and mobility services since 2014, creating an integrated transportation lifestyle focused on fast, reliable, and comfortable solutions for everyday needs. In this episode, Khachatur discusses Armenia’s IT landscape at the time gg was founded, the challenges and milestones that shaped its success, the company’s mission and values, and what lies ahead for gg.

Episode 5: Building ReArmenia

In Episode 5, De Podcast co-hosts Dickran and Hagop sit down with reArmenia CEO Gevorg Poghosyan. Gevorg discusses the mission, vision, and key milestones of reArmenia and explains how anyone, from anywhere in the world, can get involved and contribute to the platform’s growing impact. ReArmenia is a collaborative platform for Armenians worldwide, where projects addressing real community challenges are presented to receive support through knowledge, experience, networks, and funding. In this episode, we also highlight a reArmenia fundraiser for Podcut. Podcut, co-hosted by Mariam and Tatevik, is dedicated to preserving the Artsakh dialect and documenting the region’s most important personal stories. For more than a year, they have been having conversations (“khat”) with Artsakh residents and with people deeply connected to Artsakh. Their guests include individuals who have lived through war, blockade, ethnic cleansing, and displacement, sharing powerful stories of loss, resilience, and survival. Support the fundraiser: https://rearmenia.com/hy/fundraisers/podcut--our-mission-of-preserving-the-voice-of-artsakh?tab=story [https://rearmenia.com/hy/fundraisers/podcut--our-mission-of-preserving-the-voice-of-artsakh?tab=story] 🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.