Third Culture Talk Podcast

Today I sit with Jake Wiest. We talk about his upbringing in Idaho and his move to California. And his time living in Oakland and Berkeley. He shares how he learned German by taking intensive courses. Also learning it by working at the Berlin Dungeon. Jake talks about mermaid swimming. And having a family in German in comparison to USA Timestamps (2:02) Difference Between Berlin And German Cities (10:07) Moving From Idaho To Oakland (20:58) Having A Kid In Berlin (28:41) AI And Impact On Art And Life (35:23) Why Move To Berlin, Germany? (38:37) Art And Life Since Living In Berlin (44:14) Busking In San Francisco And South Germany (54:28) Hack And Slack Podcast (1:00:00) Swabish And Berlin (1:12:39) Life With A Family In Berlin (1:14:52) Process Of Learning German (1:20:00) Learning German On Hard Mode (1:23:55) Top 3 Places To Visit In Berlin (1:29:44) Mermaid Swimming Courses (1:38:52) Advice To Younger Self (1:42:21) Artists And ADHD (1:45:08) Balancing Family And Performing As An Artist Jake's Socials Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jakewiest.berlin/] | Website [https://jakewiest.com/about/] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell Support The Podcast https://patreon.com/nyamean [https://patreon.com/nyamean] Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL [https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL] Nya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyamean [https://www.instagram.com/nyamean] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/] Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod] Email: nya@nyamean.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

Today I sit with Emmanuel François. We talk about his upbringing in Kiel and living in a African household, and being a model in Germany. His friend, Cédric also shares tips to young creatives as well We also talk about immigrant parents, working in non traditional fields. Also, tips on fashion, and how to get into modeling Timestamps (2:53) Growing Up In Kiel, Germany (16:42) How I Got Into Modeling (28:10) Marketing Management The Dream And Modeling The Hobby (31:29) What Do German People Want (37:04) How Social Media Is Affecting Modeling Industry (37:13) Story Of Someone Falling Off The Runway (38:50) How A Model Can Get Blacklisted (43:14) Family’s Response To Modeling (51:36) Top 3 Things To Be Stylish (55:31) Tips On Getting Into Modeling (57:08) Knowing Your Worth (From Cedric) (58:41) Advice To Younger Self (1:02:44) Closing Remarks (From Cedric) Emmanuel's socials Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/26.manu/] Cédric's socials Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creationbywolf] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell Support The Podcast https://patreon.com/nyamean [https://patreon.com/nyamean] Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL [https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL] Nya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyamean [https://www.instagram.com/nyamean] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/] Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod] Email: nya@nyamean.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

I sit with Dan and we talk about his social media fame as the European Boss, how he got to that point, the difficulties working in Corporate America, and difference between American and European office life We also talk about our start in comedy in NYC, American politics, and comedy tour inside jokes. Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States  and has also taken his act internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, The Tiny Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear Eastville Comedy Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others. His comedy series "EU VS USA" has found success online, with over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok. In addition to his work as a performer, Dan has written comedy content for National Geographic, NASA, and IBM, along with other faceless corporations. Dan's Socials Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/danpulzello/] | Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@danpulzello] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@danpulzello5052] Timestamps 00:32 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=32s] DragonBall Z Inside Jokes 09:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=563s] Growing up in New Jersey and Sopranos 17:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=1075s] Living in New York City and the grind 25:16 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=1516s] Entertainment, Seeking Validation and Creativity 30:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=1821s] Evolution of Making Funny Content 30:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=1821s] Pros and Cons of Social Media 45:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=2717s] Celebrity, Fame and the Cost of Maintaining It 55:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=3302s] Origins of The "European Boss" 01:00:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=3651s] American vs European Corporate Culture 01:08:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=4090s] Tips on Growing on Social Media 01:18:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdqltUos4gw&t=4728s] Advice To Younger Self ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell Support The Podcast https://patreon.com/nyamean [https://patreon.com/nyamean] Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL [https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL] Nya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyamean [https://www.instagram.com/nyamean] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/] Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod] Email: nya@nyamean.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

I sit with Natan and we talk about his upbringing in NYC, interacting with different cultures in Queens and comedy. We also talk about growing as a person, our times starting out in comedy, and more. Natan was the original co-host of Third Culture Talk Podcast. Natan Badalov is a New York-based comedian and writer. He emigrated from Uzbekistan to the United States in the early 90’s. Since then, he has been featured on Adult Swim, New York Comedy Festival, Chosen Comedy Festival, Funnymmigrants Comedy Festival, and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. Natan’s first solo show ‘Connect The Dots’ was part of the The New York Comedy Festival, Rochester Fringe Festival, and was a Y’all Laughter Lab Finalist. He is currently touring it across the country. Natan's Socials Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/natanbadalov/] | Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@natan_badalov] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@natanbadalov]  ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell Support The Podcast https://patreon.com/nyamean [https://patreon.com/nyamean] Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL [https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL] Nya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyamean [https://www.instagram.com/nyamean] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/] Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod] Email: nya@nyamean.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

I sit with Norman Sosa and we talk about his upbringing in Koln Germany, being half Iranian and Congolese and the challenges that comes with that, and the racism that he faced growing. We also talk about pride in one's cultures, black identity in Germany vs America and the influences of American black identity. A very powerful episode that highlights the experiences many Third Culture Kids face. Norman Sosa is a versatile stand-up comedian, podcaster, and event organizer known for his unique blend of humor and storytelling. Performing in English, German, and Persian, his comedy often explores themes of relationships, motivation, and the challenges of everyday life. He has performed on renowned stages such as Comedy Central and the Quatsch Comedy Club and was a featured guest alongside Max Amini during his Germany tour. Norman is also the co-host of the popular podcast “Integriert sein Vater,” where he offers humorous insights into life’s ups and downs. As a member of the “Collective for Black Iranians,” he advocates for cultural diversity through art and storytelling. Norman's Socials Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/norman__sosa/] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@normansosacomedy] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell Support The Podcast https://patreon.com/nyamean [https://patreon.com/nyamean] Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL [https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL] Nya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyamean [https://www.instagram.com/nyamean] Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/] Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod] Email: nya@nyamean.com ------------------------------------------------- Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired