CatNap Dialogues
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Catnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers.
Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds.
Through the lens of Linguistic Anthropology and Sociolinguistics, the host, Milo Falconi investigates the various aspects that individuals have traversed in their personal timelines to adapt to American Culture as immigrants.
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Puerto Rican a Hybrid Culture, a Talk w/ Dr.DeJesus Rivera
July 11, 2022 23:20 - 38 minutes - 36 MBHow many of you were born in a place you don’t even really know, This is the story of many including myself or my guest, who was born in NYC, but heavily identifies as Puerto Rican (where his parents are from). Over the years Puerto Rico has become more and more of a popular destination, but what makes Puerto Rico so special? The answer can be found in its super strong and adaptable people! Join me and Dr.DeJesus Rivera in a cultural conversation about PR! Dr.DeJesus Rivera is a professor of...
From Refugee to Elected Official, Meet Mr.Vo
April 27, 2022 22:30 - 18 minutes - 35.6 MBHello world! I apologize for my absence, but I have been working on my Thesis defense (which I passed!). Anyhow, there are a couple of episodes left before the end of season 1. Until then I have a special guest, State Representative Hubert Vo. Who is that you may wonder well, here is a short bio from the good ol' gov.com "State Representative Hubert Vo proudly represents District 149 in Harris County. District 149 is located in southwest Houston encompassing most of Alief, and parts of We...
Shifting Identities, a talk with a Dominicano Meet Ulises
February 16, 2022 22:46 - 30 minutes - 58.2 MBHappy Valentines day! Thank you so much for the support! I promise this episode was worth the wait. Meet Ulises, Ulises was born in New York City, however, he was taken back to the Dominican Republic to live with his grandparents as a baby in a little town called San Juan de la Maguana. Ulises was then brought back to NYC at the age of 6, but he didn't speak English--so he had to learn on the go! Ulises is a very smart young man, he shares his scholastic journey and how he felt navigating ...
Finally, a Doctor...Meet Anne Marie from Haiti!
January 22, 2022 01:01 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBMeet Anne Marie, an MD from Haiti. Dr. Anne Marie is a medical doctor who practiced pathology and is now retired. In our conversation, we talk about her job trajectory, her family, and of course, language! As the interview runs its course, she recalls the weird linguistic differences and difficulties of learning medicine in English (lexicon). I was waiting for this “issue” to arise, medical language. I learned a lot, and I am sure you will too! So, sit down and relax! If you or anyone you ...
Holiday Short - Twitter, Memes and Recirculation - London Centre For Interdisciplinary Research Institute
December 23, 2021 20:32 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHello Listeners, today's episode is a little different, I wanted to share one of my most recent research presentations! On November 27-28, 2021 I had the privilege to present, here is a summary (abstract). Twitter, Memes and Re-Circulation, by Milo Falconi "Memes are a new format of ‘jokes’ that display an image or a series of them in one slot with various topics, some directed towards ‘reactions’ of a wide variety of topics. Sometimes people use ‘memes’ as a form of response, reaction, ...
Just another Kid from Queens, Meet Satome from Japan
November 08, 2021 15:28 - 26 minutes - 50.6 MBAfter a little break, we are back. Extend your welcome to Satome from Japan. Satome is doing some cool work in the deep Amazons at the moment, but she was raised in New York City. Her journey is like many of our generation's "0.5" peers. As we grow in a "foreign country" we realize that we don't quite look the same, and in the middle of all the confusion, we question the language and cultural aspects in our young journey. As we grow older, we take a look back and reflect on these moments and...
Pura Vida, De Costa Rica to the world, meet Irwin
October 20, 2021 01:08 - 38 minutes - 72.7 MBSo many people think Costa Rica is an island, but it's not, though much of the culture is indeed Caribbean! Meet Irwin, unlike some of my guests who were born abroad, Irwin was born in Queens, NY--however, he was raised in Costa Rica, making Spanish his first language. Soon at the age of 15, he would find out he was actually American! Join us in his language learning adventure! If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project ple...
The Philippines is more than just A SINGLE island it is multiple, Meet Teresa--and you'll know more
October 08, 2021 20:54 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBMainstream has us thinking that Filipinos are 'just' all from 'Manila', but the reality is that it's more than just it's the capital city. Come and join this conversation with Teresa, a multilingual Filipina, she knows so many languages she doesn't remember which ones! Her experience living in the south vs. the north is super relatable! Don't miss it! If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: ...
Colombia Week Special: Meet Ælien
September 27, 2021 17:11 - 36 minutes - 69.1 MBTo wrap-up our special Colombian Week, I have Ælien!! Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this episode I have another fellow intersex activist and chemist Ælien R. She/they currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand. Our guest speaks about 5 languages, though they previously had “learned” English in their homeland (Colombia)—though they quickly ...
Colombia Week Special: Meet Cristina Garcia Phd.
September 23, 2021 19:38 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBHey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this interview, we get to know about Cristina's experience navigating New York and now MD. Cristina holds a Ph.D. in Botanical Sciences and has specialized in Tropical Botany. When she first arrived in New York, she was a scholarship recipient and had the chance to work at the famous Botanical Garden in NYC. Sh...
Colombia Week Special: Meet Rafaela
September 22, 2021 18:01 - 7 minutes - 14.6 MBHey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this interview, we get to know about Rafaela's experience navigating New York. Enjoy! If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram: Falconi.Art Music by: Pixel Pig...
Colombia Week Special: Meet Alex
September 21, 2021 20:44 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBHey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia. In this interview, we get to know about Alex's experience navigating New York. Enjoy! If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram: Falconi.Art Music by: The View b...
From the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan--meet Dawa!
August 29, 2021 16:15 - 29 minutes - 57.2 MBMeet Dawa, a native of Bhutan (The Land of the Thunder Dragon). Bhutan is a fascinating country, their language and writing are complex and somewhat unique. They have the greatest ecosystem, it's the only country with a negative carbon number...and so much more! Come meet Dawa, who now lives in NYC. If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: [email protected] Music by: Pixel Pig by Di ...
84 and Stronger Everyday, Meet Rosita (Armenian-Argentinian-American, Triple A+)
August 26, 2021 01:40 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBAt the age of 84, Rosita and I met working out at a local 'street gym'; she says, "I'm not embarrassed by my age; I'm proud." Rosita has been ass-kicking for a while now; she was born to Armenian parents, so she considers herself Arminian and Argentinian even though she was born in Argentina. Rosita has wicked stories about her migration into Argentina, Russia, Armenia, and the United States. If you thought you had it hard, think again. Come and join Rosita and me to uncover her language jou...
Carefully Smashing Machismo (Patriarchy) Through Education, Meet Rossana From Dominican Republic
August 25, 2021 18:29 - 20 minutes - 39.7 MBRossana is a native of the Dominican Republic; she arrived in the United States at the age of 17. Despite her not knowing a word of English, financial struggles, cultural shock, and challenging Dominican traditional norms of women and "their roles in the family,"--she pushed forward. Come and join us in this very inspiring journey. If you or anyone you know would like to participate, let us know! For any further questions about this project, please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gm...
Intersex, activist, refugee, openly queer and amazing human—meet Mx.Aleksander from Russia
August 20, 2021 21:10 - 34 minutes - 66.2 MBAlexsander is a native of Russia; he is open about his intersex variation, an activist, refugee, and openly queer human being. Alek came to the United States about 7 years ago and worked non-stop for the Intersex community in Russia and America. Now, with a master's in hand, a boyfriend, and a cat, he is pursuing his doctoral studies and is well on his way into Academia. Come and join us in this very educational and heartfelt episode! Alek's Intersex Advocacy work: https://docs.google.com/...
From Uruguay, "La India Charrua"
August 19, 2021 17:50 - 17 minutes - 33.8 MBMeet Silvia aka, La India Charrua. Silvia was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and immigrated to New York at the age of 12. Come and join us to learn more about her, her English learning experience, and Uruguay! If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram: Falconi.Art Music by: Pixel Pig by Di Young https://youtu.be/TiC7_167hQ0 Creative Commons Att...
Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. Meet Carlos and Janeth (Guatemala and Peru)
August 12, 2021 02:15 - 28 minutes - 53.2 MBAs Aristotle said, “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” But marriage is more like your wife inhabiting both bodies. HA, just kidding. Meet Carlos from Guatemala and Janeth from Peru, a married binational couple; they have been together for a while! They both arrived in the United States during their early teens, almost within a couple of months apart...later life would bring them together and create a family. Carlos and Janeth share how they felt "robbed" from learning ...
Meet the Real MC from Cali, Colombia
August 11, 2021 19:29 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBMeet Camila, the living definition of "The New York Hustle State of Mind." MC or Camila was born in Cali, Colombia, but she grew up on Long Island, New York--she works in the mortgage industry, she's a licensed Real Estate Agent and a graphic designer. Like many, Camila was brought to the United States as a child; her language learning experiences are certainly relatable to those of us who came so early in life, you wouldn't be able to "hear" the difference. Join us! If you're interested i...
Can I have Broccoli and Chicken? From Taiwan, meet Michelle
July 28, 2021 19:33 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBMichelle is a State of New York Government worker; she was born in Taiwan and attended CUNY! Learn something fun about Taiwan and my guest. If you or anyone you know would like to participate, let us know! For any further questions about this project, please contact Mr.Falconi at: [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram: Falconi.Art Music by: Pixel Pig by Di Young https://youtu.be/TiC7_167hQ0 Creative Commons Attribution license Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/di-young-...
Sonal, From Math Tutor, To... An Independent Business Consultant, Born in India!
July 23, 2021 02:15 - 18 minutes - 35 MBSonal Mohan is my former math tutor; we originally met in Houston, Texas. Sonal is an awesome and brilliant person. After finishing her master's, she moved to New Hampshire, where she is now an independent business consultant. She was born in beautiful India; she has a to say about the English educational system of India that was pretty insightful! If you or anyone you know would like to participate, let us know! For any further questions about this project, please contact Mr.Falconi at...
Meet Dago, a PT and Artist from Cebu, Philippines
July 21, 2021 16:12 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBMeet Dago, a Physical Therapist and Photographer based in New York City, NY. Dago/Dale was born on the Island of Cebu, Philippines. Cebu is located in the Central Visayas region, surrounded by other islands. Come and join us for some fun anecdotes and learning. Check out Dago's art: http://www.dagosantos.com/ Check out Dago's NFTs: https://opensea.io/DAGOSANTOS Follow him on Instagram: Dagorotype If you or anyone you know would like to participate, let us know! For any further question...
Catnap Dialogues - Exploring Language and Culture Through Narratives
July 21, 2021 15:39 - 32 seconds - 823 KBCatnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers. Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds. Through the lens of Linguistic Anthropology, the host, Milo Falconi investigates the various aspects that individuals have traversed in their personal timelines to adapt to American Culture as immigrants. I...