CaucasTalk
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsYour Source for Culture, History, & Tourism in the North Caucasus Mountains of Russia
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CT – LIVE Episode!
June 17, 2018 06:24 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBOur apologies for the delay! We skipped our June 1 release and took a little summer rest. But we’re back at it again. For any of you who missed it—or if you didn’t miss it and just want to hear it again—we have edited down our recent live broadcast for your listening pleasure. The night … Continue reading "CT – LIVE Episode!"
CT24 – Lezginka! Part 1: What is it?
May 15, 2018 19:12 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHave you ever felt that. . . you can’t stop the feeling? Well Justin Timberlake has. And he is not alone! Lezginka—the passionate, flashy, incendiary national dance of the North Caucasus—embodies this sentiment. From grandmas down to little kids, Adyghe to Dargin, Lezginka gets blood pumping, feet jumping, and hearts thumping across this land. Thus … Continue reading "CT24 – Lezginka! Part 1: What is it?"
How to Listen LIVE! **2-minute Announcement**
May 15, 2018 19:10 - 2 minutes - 3.72 MBListen to our first LIVE broadcast! Also, CHAT LIVE with Andrew & Eli during the broadcast! Go to caucastalk.com/live Wednesday 16 May, 2018 at 7:30pm (GMT+3) Pacific – 9:30am Eastern – 12:30pm
URGENT NEWS!! Live Broadcast NEXT WEEK! — May 16, 2018
May 08, 2018 21:25 - 4 minutes - 4.69 MBBIG NEWS! Join us next week Wednesday May 16th, 2018 at 7:30pm Moscow Time (GMT +3) for the first-ever live audience recording of CaucasTalk AND a live online broadcast of the show! We couldn’t be more excited. Andrew and Eli have been booked as the evening entertainment at one of Pyatigork’s most popular local venues, … Continue reading "URGENT NEWS!! Live Broadcast NEXT WEEK! — May 16, 2018"
CT23 – INTERVIEW: Rashid – Levison Wood’s Guide to the North Caucasus, and YOURS!
May 01, 2018 12:09 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWould you like insider advice on traveling the North Caucasus from an insider with 20 years of experience guiding throughout the region? Today we welcome Rashid to the studio! We heard of Rashid from British explorer Levison Wood’s’ recent BBC documentary “From Russia to Iran.” He personally guided Wood and his crew for three weeks … Continue reading "CT23 – INTERVIEW: Rashid – Levison Wood’s Guide to the North Caucasus, and YOURS!"
CT22 – Tourism Month! INTERVIEW: Jeff says “Choose to travel!”
April 20, 2018 02:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJeff, the founder of Experience It Tours, closes out “Tourism Month” with a bang. A veteran of many years running private tours in Morocco and beyond, Jeff casts a fresh light on the value of tourism around the world and how to do it well. We think you’ll agree when you hear him that his … Continue reading "CT22 – Tourism Month! INTERVIEW: Jeff says “Choose to travel!”"
CT21 – Introducing “Beyond Red Square”! – INTERVIEW: Andrew & Josh’s New Tourism Company
April 10, 2018 02:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIt’s finally here—Beyond Red Square, your very own English-speaking tourism company geared entirely for adventures in the North Caucasus! Our very own Andrew and his colleague Josh, the company’s founders and directors, walk us through its unique features. This is no mere ad; rather it’s the fruit of many years of passion and hard work … Continue reading "CT21 – Introducing “Beyond Red Square”! – INTERVIEW: Andrew & Josh’s New Tourism Company"
CT20 – How to Tour the North Caucasus THIS Summer! – The Inside Scoop
April 01, 2018 02:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBThe founts of wisdom (or at least suggestions) burst forth today as we give you travelers some down-to-earth advice about your upcoming visit to the North Caucasus. We invite you to take some notes as we share our favorite places to visit, things to do, and our own Caucasus wish lists. Plus we bring to … Continue reading "CT20 – How to Tour the North Caucasus THIS Summer! – The Inside Scoop"
**BONUS EPISODE!** Tourism Month! | INTERVIEW: Josiah the Instagram Photographer
March 25, 2018 02:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThere are some folks doing romantic jobs in the world, and today we talk with one of them. We are joined by the talented Instagram photographer, Josiah William Gordon. What is an “Instagram photographer?” We’re so glad you asked. Josiah is flown all over the world to promote and advertise beautiful locations with his photography. … Continue reading "**BONUS EPISODE!** Tourism Month! | INTERVIEW: Josiah the Instagram Photographer"
CT19 – Tourism Month! | INTERVIEW: Maddie the Londoner | Field Notes: Living Water
March 15, 2018 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBTourism is getting a fresh new ‘doo as we kick off our very own Tourism Month! Summer is fast approaching so we decided to make certain our listeners are equipped with everything they need to launch out into the Caucasus on their own. Be sure to listen in over the next month as we share … Continue reading "CT19 – Tourism Month! | INTERVIEW: Maddie the Londoner | Field Notes: Living Water"
CT18 – State of the Podcast | New Segments!
March 01, 2018 07:14 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBrew a cuppa something hot and kick back on the couch for a relaxed conversation with Eli and Andrew today about the State of the Podcast! We announce some changes coming up which we think will definitely interest you! Thanks for listening.
CT17 – Mount Elbrus! INTERVIEW: Takhir the Trailblazer
February 20, 2018 14:45 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBAs Andrew calls it, this episode is truly the “icing on the cake” to our mini-series on Elbrus. Born at the base of Elbrus, raised on its slopes, and now literally living of the mountain itself—folks, it doesn’t get more local than this! Today’s guest is Takhir, a professional year-round guide on Mount Elbrus. But … Continue reading "CT17 – Mount Elbrus! INTERVIEW: Takhir the Trailblazer"
CT16 – Mount Elbrus! INTERVIEW: Milo the Mountaineer
February 10, 2018 21:23 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThe first big news is that we’re upping the ante here at CaucasTalk. As threatened back in January, we’re moving to three releases per month. That’s right—3 (three) (III) (trés) (три). This will allow us to get you more of the juicy content we’re creating and that you’re craving. Look for releases on the 1st, … Continue reading "CT16 – Mount Elbrus! INTERVIEW: Milo the Mountaineer"
CT15B – Mount Elbrus! (part 2)
February 01, 2018 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBAll right, enough with the facts and geology—Andrew takes us on a colorful tour of the zanier side of Europe’s highest peak, Mount Elbrus. Today we learn about the world’s worst outhouse, and attempt to drive to the summit, extreme sports on the mountain, chances to “glamp” at altitude, and even a poem by Pushkin. We … Continue reading "CT15B – Mount Elbrus! (part 2)"
CT15A – Mount Elbrus! (part 1)
January 15, 2018 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTop of the morning and happy New Year to you! We’re kicking off the new year with a strong new mini-series: Mount Elbrus! For being the highest mountain in Europe, Elbrus is little known to the wider world. Today’s discussion long enough, that we decided to split it up and let you enjoy it over … Continue reading "CT15A – Mount Elbrus! (part 1)"
CT14 – The North Caucasus in Russian Literature
January 01, 2018 20:09 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBWelcome to the end of our mini-series on “The Arts in the Caucasus.” Have you ever wanted to dip a toe into Russian literature, but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe like some of us you’ve given it a go only to get stymied only a few chapters in. Renew your interest with Russian … Continue reading "CT14 – The North Caucasus in Russian Literature"
CT13 – Music in the Caucasus
December 15, 2017 02:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThis episode is the proverbial tip of the iceberg. It’s a lump on the tip of the iceberg. It’s snow dusting the lump the tip of the iceberg. You get our point: the topic of “Music in the Caucasus” is deep and wide and, much like the iceberg, much of it remains obscured to us … Continue reading "CT13 – Music in the Caucasus"
CT12 – Film in the Caucasus
December 01, 2017 02:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB“Censorship in the West is like everywhere else, it forces my colleagues to follow certain rules—the first rule being the box office.” —Otar Iosseliani The first in a mini-series on “Arts in the North Caucasus,” today we talk about film. “Talk about film?” It’s true, This is one episode especially for the show notes. Film … Continue reading "CT12 – Film in the Caucasus"
CT11 – The Caucasus Woman – Featuring Cristi!
November 15, 2017 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBOn a stroke of insight, we thought it wise to ask a real live woman to help us out in an episode devoted to discussing women in the Caucasus. We are delighted to host Cristi, Andrew’s wife, on today’s episode. Our question today is, “Who is the Caucasus woman?” The answers are myriad and we … Continue reading "CT11 – The Caucasus Woman – Featuring Cristi!"
CT10 – The Caucasus Man
November 01, 2017 13:32 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBDown through history and across the entire North Caucasus region, certain characteristics have emerged that idealize what is a “Caucasus Man.” Today we discuss what are these characteristics as described by the cultures around us. We also pull out from the files three colorful exemplars from history celebrated for their manliness. Ever heard of “the … Continue reading "CT10 – The Caucasus Man"
Non-Episode #1 — Previews, Awards, & Some Stats
October 30, 2017 21:22 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to our first non-episode—a brief installment to check in, say hey, and share some details of what’s been happening and what’s to come. We want to share with you some of the feedback we’ve gotten over the last few months and reflect on what we’ve learned. We have an award-winner to announce. And we … Continue reading "Non-Episode #1 — Previews, Awards, & Some Stats"
CT9 – “Assuming Friendship” – 3 Weeks, 5 Homes
October 15, 2017 19:53 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe nick-name for today’s episode is “Story Time with Uncle Andrew.” Not only is Andrew actually a good story-teller, but he has good stories to tell. The past few months have furnished us with a wealth of experience in Caucasus friends’ homes and visiting the various republics of the Caucasus. Today Andrew draws out key … Continue reading "CT9 – “Assuming Friendship” – 3 Weeks, 5 Homes"
CT8 – Humanizing Stereotypes
October 01, 2017 05:41 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBStereotypes . . . we all have them. Biases braid their way into how we interpret our daily experience. They inform our perception of reality, other cultures, and—most significantly—other people. And sometimes, they warp our perception of these things. Living in the North Caucasus we have experienced stereotypes in many directions, others’ about us as … Continue reading "CT8 – Humanizing Stereotypes"
CT7 – Meat & Tea: The Food of the Caucasus
September 15, 2017 16:14 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBWhat’s in a barbecue? Have you ever thought about the cultural significance of this seemingly insignificant even? Well, here in the North Caucasus, two foods in particular hold incredible cultural value: barbecue—here called “shashlik,”—and tea—or “chai.” In Episode 7, we walk you through explanation, analysis, and of course stories about these two popular pastimes. We … Continue reading "CT7 – Meat & Tea: The Food of the Caucasus"
CT6 – Interview with Shannon Scarborough of Elbrus Elevation Mountain Tour Company | Quiz!
September 01, 2017 20:09 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBBuckle up for today’s info-packed, highly entertaining episode about tourism in the North Caucasus. Today we interview our first ever American guest on the show: Shannon Scarbrough. Shannon is the founder of Elbrus Elevation, a top-notch English-speaking tour operation geared specifically toward Western/American clients, run out of the heart of the North Caucasus. We had … Continue reading "CT6 – Interview with Shannon Scarborough of Elbrus Elevation Mountain Tour Company | Quiz!"
CT5 – A Brief Look at the History of the North Caucasus | News Minute!!
August 15, 2017 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWhat do Romans, pointy hats, mixed martial arts, and “articulate gobbledy-gook” have in common? Caucasus history! Now before you roll your eyes and skip this episode, assuming that history is boring and irrelevant, just have a listen. We’re talking Caucasus history here. Have we ever let you down before? Today we ask the question everyone … Continue reading "CT5 – A Brief Look at the History of the North Caucasus | News Minute!!"
CT4 – Culture: What Is It? And Our First Interview! **BONUS EPISODE!**
August 08, 2017 18:58 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB**BONUS EPISODE!** So eager are we to get this podcast up and running that we are jumpstarting things this month with BONUS EPISODES! Instead of one episode every two weeks, we’re posting every week for the month of August (as long as we don’t exceed our monthly hosting limit with blubrry.com… but don’t worry your … Continue reading "CT4 – Culture: What Is It? And Our First Interview! **BONUS EPISODE!**"
CT3 – Tourism in the North Caucasus, Part 2
August 01, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBTourism in the North Caucasus, Part 2 We’re jumping right back into our fly-by of the NC region where we left off last time. Having grazed the surface of Dagestan, Chechnya, and Ingushetia, we today continue westward into Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Adygheya—with a brief stop off in our fair region, the lovely, the bubbly … Continue reading "CT3 – Tourism in the North Caucasus, Part 2"
CT2 – Tourism in the North Caucasus, Part 1
July 12, 2017 22:50 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTourism in the North Caucasus, Part 1 “What? Me, tour the North Caucasus?” That’s right. Today we begin a two-part series to introduce you to the marvelous republics of the North Caucasus. They are: Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Adygheya. In this episdode we cover the first three. Episode 2 Links The Range: … Continue reading "CT2 – Tourism in the North Caucasus, Part 1"
CT1 – Welcome to CaucasTalk!
July 08, 2017 05:09 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat is CaucasTalk? Welcome to CaucasTalk—your source for culture, history, and tourism in the North Caucasus mountains of Russia! We are Andrew and Eli, two Americans who live here and want to share the wonders and joys of the North Caucasus with the English-speaking world, and beyond. Today we bring you up to speed on … Continue reading "CT1 – Welcome to CaucasTalk!"