CRO-AM Connections

A Conversation with Jack Baric

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. Today on our show wwe sit down for a conversation with Jack Baric. Jack is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker who has made significant contributions to both film and the Croatian community. His journey spans from his family's escape from communism to his advocacy during the Croatian War of Independence, and now his impactful storytelling in film. Join us as we explore Jack's background, his career, and the lessons he's learned along the way and to learn about his most current project telling the story of the Croatian National Basketball team in the 1992 Olympics during a time of war and a fight for Croatian Independence. The film More Than A Dream is due out in 2028 during the Olympics in Los Angeles.

A Conversation with Marina Artukovic

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In today's show we sit down with Marina Artukovic, she is a third year student at UCLA majoring in Pre-Law and she is the founder of the first Croatian-American Student Organization, Croatian Bruins, at UCLA.

A Conversation with Peter Hazdovac

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. Today on our show we sit down for a conversation with Peter Hazdovac, a Croatian American from San Pedro, California. The interview with Peter explores his family's Croatian heritage, the evolution of their travel business (Adriatic Travel), community involvement, and upcoming events like the Olympics in LA in 2028 and World Cup Activities in 2026. Discover how cultural roots and entrepreneurial spirit drive impactful community projects and international connections.

A Conversation with MC Rob G

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In this engaging conversation, Rob Greenawalt shares his unique journey from a college student to a Croatian-American rapper during a pivotal time in history. He discusses his family roots, the cultural significance of his music, and the impact of his song "Croatia's Gotta Be Free" during Croatia's war for independence. The conversation also touches on his experiences in the music industry, reflections of his past, and the possibility of a future comeback, if the opportunity arises.

A Conversation With Robert Jerin

CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts. The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots. The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture. The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In this conversation, Robert Jerin, a Croatian-American genealogist, shares his journey of tracing family roots and connecting with heritage. He discussed his family's history, the evolution of his inerest in genealogy, and the importance of community engagement. Robert highlights the significance of heritage tours in reconnecting individuals with their ancestral villages and relatives. He also reflects on the growth of his online community and future plans for continuing his work in genealogy and heritage education.