Na Slovensku Aj Po Anglicky

In this episode, we are speaking with Olesya Tsybulko about her experience of fleeing the Ukraine war, and making a home across the border. First, in 2014, she was forced from Donetsk, thinking she would return soon. In 2022, she escaped once more. Now she lives in Slovakia, where she fears becoming a refugee for the third time. Theme song: Cristian Estrella – 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian’s work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/ https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/ Thank you to Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠fjuzn.sk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you also to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kult Minor⁠⁠⁠⁠. Realized with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín You can follow this podcast online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nsapapodcast.eu/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nsapapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nsapapodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠ Music courtesy of ⁠Epidemic sound Himmin - Sandra Marteleur Deli Dynamics - Dusty Decks

In this episode we are speaking with the entrepreneur, political organizer, and podcaster Claudia Alner. Her life weaves a captivating blend of Vietnamese heritage and Slovak culture, reflecting her unique journey from childhood in Slovakia to her multifaceted adulthood. Thank you to my guest Claudia Alner. You can listen to her podcast Bananove Deti here: https://www.aktuality.sk/podcasty/bananove-deti/ Theme song: Cristian Estrella – 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian’s work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/ https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/ Thank you to Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: ⁠⁠⁠fjuzn.sk⁠⁠⁠ Thank you also to ⁠⁠⁠Kult Minor⁠⁠⁠. Realized with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín You can follow this podcast online at ⁠⁠⁠https://nsapapodcast.eu/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nsapapodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nsapapodcast/?hl=en⁠ Music courtesy of Epidemic sound An Alluring Encounter - Jules Gaia The Original Wan - HATAMITSUNAMI Dusty Road - Pearce Roswell

Listen to John Boyd recount his time as a journalist in Slovakia.

In this episode, we are speaking with John Boyd, a Scottish man who, over the past 30 years, has done just about every conceivable job in Slovakia. Though he is most known for his musical talents. Listen as we trace his life, from his hardscrabble upbringing, to how he feels today about spending the bulk of his life in a foreign country. Thank you to my guest John Boyd. You can find his music online at: https://youtube.com/@Joyd?si=-R8bMAqKuslxVXvs You can sign up for one of his music courses at: https://skolahudby.sk/ and https://musichub.sk/ Theme song: Cristian Estrella – 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian’s work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/ https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/ Music courtesy of John Boyd: Bratislava (blavababa) - John Boyd JOYD (John Boyd) - Can You See Me Thank you to Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: ⁠⁠fjuzn.sk⁠⁠ Thank you also to ⁠⁠Kult Minor⁠⁠. Realized with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín You can follow this podcast online at ⁠⁠https://nsapapodcast.eu/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/nsapapodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nsapapodcast/?hl=en⁠

In this episode, we are continuing our deep dives into personal stories, but this time we are shifting our focus toward second generation migrants. Gigi Green's musical odyssey unfolds against the backdrop of a multicultural upbringing in Bratislava, Slovakia, where her British roots intertwine with Slovak heritage. This episode of Na Slovensku Aj Po Anglicky delves into the complexities of identity, language, and artistic expression. Thank you to my guest Gigi Ann Green. You can find her music online at: https://gigiann.com/sk/domov/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmJwdLyOroTl-Mmvnw_SCg Thank you also to my children, Eva and William, for giving me the inspiration to talk about this topic and providing their voices and insight. Theme song: Cristian Estrella - 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian's work online at: ⁠https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/⁠ ⁠https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/⁠ Thank you to Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: ⁠fjuzn.sk⁠ Thank you also to ⁠Kult Minor⁠. Realized with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín You can follow this podcast online at ⁠https://nsapapodcast.eu/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/nsapapodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nsapapodcast/?hl=en⁠ Music for this episode was provided by Gigi Ann Green. Gigi Ann - Conversations with Her (Live) Gigi Ann - Devil in Disguise Gigi Ann - Impulsive Decisions Gigi Ann - Medication (feat. Dano Kapitán) Additional music courtesy of ⁠Epidemic Sound SOLO (Instrumental Version) - Mimmi Bangoura

In this episode, we starting our series of interviews that focus on the lives of foreigners and their children that call Slovakia home. We'll be spending the full episodes getting to know each of them from childhood to today. This time we are speaking with Sharon Sen. She is an artist from Malaysia who has been living in Slovakia with her Slovak husband and son for the past few years. We spoke about her journey to finding her passion for art, a family tragedy, and how she found her rural paradise in Slovakia. You can find Sharon's work at her website: https://millymilkville.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/millymilkville/?hl=en Theme song: Cristian Estrella - 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian's work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/ https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/ Thank you to Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: fjuzn.sk Thank you also to Kult Minor. Realized with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín You can follow this podcast online at https://nsapapodcast.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/nsapapodcast https://www.instagram.com/nsapapodcast/?hl=en Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound Aiko - Calm Shores Hiccups (Instrumental Version) - Ooyy Oku No In - Mandala Dreams

In this second part of our episode on citizenship, we are speaking with an Englishman who successfully gained Slovak citizenship. Richard Swales came to Slovakia in 2002 on holiday and never left. It took 17 years for him feel the need for citizenship. Why did he finally decide to seek citizenship? How long was the process? How has citizenship changed and improved his life? We answer these questions and more in this episode. Here is the link to the IOM webpage on Slovak citizenship. https://www.mic.iom.sk/en/citizenship/conditions-for-granting-slovak-citizenship-naturalization.html Theme song: Cristian Estrella - 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian's work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/ https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/ Thank you to Fjuzn, a program the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: fjuzn.sk Thank you also to Kult Minor. Realized with the financial support of the Fund for the Support of the Culture of National Minorities Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín You can follow this podcast online at https://nsapapodcast.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/nsapapodcast https://www.instagram.com/nsapapodcast/?hl=en Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound Overcoming - Cospe Known in Heaven - JOYSPRING Malvas Polska - Sandra Marteleur

In this first part of a two-part episode we are discussing citizenship, namely Slovak citizenship. While natives may forget the importance of citizenship, all foreigners understand its power to determine the course of their lives. So, how does one obtain Slovak citizenship? Slovakia has several options for foreign born residents, but recently the country has passed an amendment to its citizenship act that now allows the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to apply for Slovak citizenship. Our guest for this episode, James Stevko, describes his own journey to citizenship through chance discoveries, plenty of studying, and a connection to a community that gladly welcomes him. James Stevko is a dancer and performer in NYC USA. Follow him online on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmstevko/?hl=en Theme song: Cristian Estrella - 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian's work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/ https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/ Thank you to Fjuzn, a program the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: fjuzn.sk Thank you also to Kult Minor. Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound National Anthem USA - National Anthem Worx Paradigm Shift - Gavin Luke Wildlife Portrait - Sight of Wonders The Farmhouse - Silver Maple Too Many Dogs - Daniel Fridel

In this episode, I discuss the sometimes difficult decision to leave Slovakia with three foreigners. What prompted this decision? Did anyone experience reverse culture shock after arriving home? Do any regret leaving Slovakia? What is life like after? Thank you to my guests: Aneta Czyszczon, Anna Fay, and Michael This episode and my  series on the migrant experience have been made with support from Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation. Please follow them online at: https://fjuzn.sk/  https://www.facebook.com/fjuznNMS  https://www.instagram.com/festival_fjuzn/ You can follow this podcast at my website: https://nsapapodcast.eu/ Music courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Osoku - Wind Lama House - The Road to Odessa Power Druid - Frequence Luwaks - The Northern Saga

In this episode, we discuss the communities, both online and offline, that foreigners in Slovakia call home. Where do foreigners go to connect with one another? Why is shared identity important for some? How can we use communities to bridge the gap between foreigners and locals? Thank you to my guests: John Boyd, Lovie Moneva, Eva Thu Ha Tran, and Quynh Anh La Thi You can find out more about Vietnamske Korene and their special events online at: https://www.facebook.com/vietnamskekorene/ and http://denvietnamu.sk/ John Boyd is a talented musician and music teacher. You can find his music school here http://musichub.sk/ This episode and my series on the migrant experience have been made with support from Fjuzn, a program of the Milan Simecka foundation. Please follow them online at: https://fjuzn.sk/  https://www.facebook.com/fjuznNMS  https://www.instagram.com/festival_fjuzn/ You can follow this podcast at my website: https://nsapapodcast.eu/ Music courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/featured/ Bonsaye - Luau Jobii - Scootaloo [ocean jams] - Satisfaction Sarah, the Illstrumentalis - 222