S3 Ep 4: Back From Armenia - Break It Down ... Breakdown

S3 Ep 7: Shōgun & The Bear

Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about two Hulu series: Shōgun (2024) and The Bear (2022-Present). There are some spoilers here, so please be sure you've watched the first season of The Bear and the first three episodes of Shogun before listening. Topics covered briefly include: Seppuku / Harakiri | Feudal Japan | Bushido | Christian Missionaries | Protestants vs. Catholics | Cosmo (Krikoryan!) Jarvis | Hiroyuki Sanada | Richard Chamberlain. Thanks for listening! —————————- We've avoided using Spotify advertising so far. To support our work, reach out, subscribe, and let us know what you love about our podcast. Please make sure to also follow us on social media.

S3 Ep 6: Palestine, Israel, Jerusalem, and Peace?

Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about the situation in Israel and Palestine. This is not an easy topic, and we are not here to solve any problems. We only hope that anyone with a conscience can speak up about the atrocities they see and realize that human lives are sacred regardless of religion, race, or ethnicity. Speak up if you notice something that feels wrong, especially if it means speaking up against your own community. Don’t stay silent when you see or hear anything that is antisemitic or anti- Arab/ Muslim/ Middle Eastern. The world will never be a better place if we turn a blind eye to human suffering. Topics covered in this episode include the following: Israel | Palestine | Gaza | Jerusalem | Old City | Armenian Quarter | Yitzhak Rabin | Nakba (Catastrophe) | Dehumanization | Trauma | Message of Peace | Sacred Holy Sites | War | A Better Future | Human Rights | Stopping Messages of Hate | Maps of Palestine and Israel | DNA | Chimps/ Monkeys | Where and What is Heaven? | Dictators | Cats | Human Evolution | Zootopia | Terrible Russian Accents | John Malkovich (Rounders) | Constantine the Frog. What is the way forward for a city that houses three of the world's holiest sites? Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock. What is the world's responsibility in ensuring peace in the Middle East? Thanks for listening! —————————- We've avoided using Spotify advertising so far. To support our work, reach out, subscribe, and let us know what you love about our podcast. Please make sure to also follow us on social media.

S3 Ep 5: Artsakh & Hrant Dink

Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about the humanitarian crisis and ethnic cleansing happening to the Armenian population of Artsakh under Azerbaijan's dictatorship. They also talk about two Hrant Dink documentaries. Topics covered in this episode include the following: Artsakh Blockade | Artsakh War | Refugees | Social Media | Racism | Hate Crimes | Armenian Unity | Prime Minister Pashinyan | Russian Influence | Azerbaijan's Dictatorship | Genocide | Sanctions | Armenian Assembly | Armenian National Committee | Samantha Power | Kim Kardashian | Serj Tankian | Fossil Fuels | Humanitarian Aid | USAID | Hrant Dink | Turkish Penal Code Article 301. These are the two documentaries about Hrant Dink: Memory Too Low For Words (Turkish w/ English subtitles) Hrant Dink, Heart of Two Nations (Western Armenian w/ Turkish subtitles) Thanks for listening! —————————- We've avoided using Spotify advertising so far. To support our work, reach out, subscribe, and let us know what you love about our podcast. Please make sure to also follow us on social media.

S3 Ep 4: Back From Armenia - Break It Down ... Breakdown

Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about their Armenia trip. A portion of this episode is in Western Armenia (from 00:29:00-00:37:06). Topics covered in this episode include the following: Yerevan | Yandex | Middle Eastern Restaurants | Cuisine | Hospitality | Turkey | Don't go to Parvana | Things to Do in Armenia | Tours | Air France | Flying | Cab Drivers | Tipping | Stray Cats & Dogs | Matenadaran | History Museum of Armenia | Geghard Monastery | Zvartnots Cathedral | Garni Temple | St Hripsime | St Gayane | Lake Sevan | Multicultural | Airport Security / Passport Checks | Air Pollution | Mt Ararat | Soviet Architecture | Armenians in Armenia vs. Armenians from Diaspora | Homelessness | Vernissage | Haggling | Fountains | Traditional Armenian Meal | Brandy | Lavash Bread | Yerevan Cascade | Cafesjian Center for the Arts | Men Staring | Man Purses. Thanks for listening! —————————- We've avoided using Spotify advertising so far. To support our work, reach out, subscribe, and let us know what you love about our podcast. Please make sure to also follow us on social media.

S3 Ep 3: Highway to Armenia

Sela Nazani (writer on IG @palindromepress) & GP Vahan (artist on IG @gpvahan @mythologyandbeyond) talk about their upcoming Armenia trip. Topics covered in this episode include the following: Grant Applications | Vacations | Armenia Trip | Top Gun | Charlie & Stevie | Flying & Travel | Itineraries | Motorcycles (again!) | Boudica | Women in History | GG App | Khor Virap | St. Gregory the Illuminator | Vahe Berberian | Odzun, Armenia | Vineyards | Garni Temple | Real Estate | Taxes | Boston | Vote for Sela 2024 | Documentaries | Drug Abuse | Prescription Drugs vs. Illicit Drugs | Therapy | Trauma | Astrology | Generation X, Y, Z ... | The Hobbit | Birthdays | Vampires | Women, Men, & Aging | Van Cat | Women's World Cup | Australia | Philippines. Thanks for listening! —————————- We've avoided using Spotify advertising so far. To support our work, reach out, subscribe, and let us know what you love about our podcast. Please make sure to also follow us on social media.