ESC - MustárFM
884 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Welcome to the radio from Hungary run by ESC volunteers!
We talk about culture, politics, society, travelling and many other interesting topics!
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Episodes
Eurodramas 2
July 05, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, María and Víctor come back to tell us more dramas about the Eurovision Song Contest. However, this time they focus on Spain and their most iconic performers: Pastora Soler, Daniel Diges, Barei, Rosa, Azúcar Moreno and many more... Discover the juiciest eurodramas on this episode!
Volunteers in Hungary Vol.1
July 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, María, Víctor and Houdaifa talk to other volunteers that are living in Hungary. Why did they decide to become volunteers? What are their projects about? Did they face any cultural shocks? Also, of course, our three hosts tell us their experience as well. Don't miss this episode!
The worst spoilers we were ever told
July 01, 2022 09:15 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this podcast, Manoel and Maria talk about the times they were spoiled (or when they spoiled) movies or TV shows or books but also discuss if it is sometimes ok to do so.
POV: Marriages
June 30, 2022 14:46 - 1 hour - 111 MBTo marry or not to marry, and if yes- when? Do the best weddings happen on the beach? What are the crucial advantages that married people receive in Spain? How weird is it to get married to your cat? These are the questions that Carmen, Samanta, and Natalia raise in today's episode. You will also learn in which countries people get married in their 30s and how stressful it's to be unmarried in Russia. Enjoy!
ETW: Exotic transport
June 29, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBIn this programme, Carmen and Houdaifa are going to talk about exotic transport because there is transportation that makes certain places unique. Also, they are going to talk about exotic traffic laws because in some places there are laws that are quite curious.
WP: Capitalism and Ego Formation
June 29, 2022 07:55 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode, Victoria, Manoel and Thomas are going to talk about how capitalism shapes our identities, different aesthetics and Jonah Peretti.
Divorces. Volume 2.
June 28, 2022 18:31 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIt is time to continue our gossip about celebrity divorces! We will discuss the final decision of the court about Depp and Heard case after a long time of process; about love from the first sight between Chris Pratt and Anna Faris during filming and why they decided to be apart and about the interesting story of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. Let's get it started!
Unusual Types of Tourism
June 23, 2022 11:08 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode, we will discover some new types of tourism that most of us do not know about. So, if you are perplexed about your summer plans check this episode to find some ideas about interesting destinations to visit.
Tinder funny stories
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBTinder has a lot of surprises. There are a lot of romantic stories where people meet their real love, but sometimes there are unpredictable moments, as finding your partner in the app or a guy who can speak with ghosts, or who pursues your best friend, and sometimes you can find your mother who is searching you after the party. Don't miss this show with really funny and in some point weird stories.
Gossip: Eurodramas
June 21, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 58.6 MBIn this episode, María and Víctor will talk about Eurovision and the eurodramas. From the moment they became fans, to the most juicy gossip of this year's festival: Maneskin, Chanel, Cornelia Jakobs, WRS, and the stage (which did not work). Don't miss this episode!
WP: Conspiracy theories
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn this episode, María, Samanta and Carmen discuss the most shocking and interesting conspiracy theories. Are famous people reptiles? Are birds real? What about aliens and secret societies? Australia and Finland don't exist? Don't miss this mysterious episode!
The Amish community
June 17, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 110 MBAmish people live in secluded communities, and outside of the US, not many people have heard of them. That's why they are surrounded by a mysterious aura, and it creates many stereotypes about them. Presumably, they live healthy, religious, and peaceful life. But what else do we know about them? In this episode, Manoel, Viktoria, and Natalia will make an attempt to demystify the Amish lifestyle, in the process discussing whether they would be willing to spend their lifetime in the Amish co...
Superstitions
June 16, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDo you believe in superstitions? Black cats, broken mirrors, knocking on wood, and other famous and unexpected superstitions. Samantha, Victor, and Houdaifa have different points of view on them but believe in superstitions or now- it is your choice.
Asperger's syndrome in movies and real life
June 16, 2022 16:46 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBWere you charmed by Sheldon Cooper from "The Big Bang Theory"? Have you read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night‑Time"? Do you find it normal when people look directly into your eyes? Spoiler alert: people with Asperger's don't. In this episode, Natalia and Maria are going to share their findings from the research on Asperger's syndrome - what this condition means in practice, and which of our favorite characters from movie series are known to have Asperger's.
Gossip: Anna Delvey - Anna Sorokin
June 15, 2022 16:02 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWho's Anna Delvey? Who's Anna Sorokin? Is it the same person or different? Discover how a young woman could invent an alter-ego to become an enormous celebrity. Glamour, luxury clothes, fine restaurants... I promise that our guest on today's show will be so surprising for you.
World Politics: Women's sports
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBIn this program Thomas, María and Carmen are going to talk about women's sports and the situation of women in sports. Press play if you want to know about: History, right, motherhood, aggressions, competitions, equal pay and much more.
Cultural trends and community
June 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBToday Manoel, Maria and Victoria talk about the new ways people find to enjoy big pop culture content and their personal experience on that subject. Listen to them discuss Victoria's anime fan group, and Maria's knowledge on the K-Pop community.
Diversity Festival
June 10, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBManoel and Victor talk about their really nice and eventful trip to Pécs for the Diversity Festival, an event organized by another volunteering association.
Men & Emotions
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn today's episode, Carmen, Houdaifa, and Thomas will discuss the relationship between Men and how they interact and deal with their emotions. They will also share many interesting stories from their real experiences. So, how do you think men deal with their emotions? do they express them or do they suppress them in any way possible?
Scandinavia
June 08, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBScandinavia is an incredible part of this world. Interesting history, traditions and also a lot of peculiarities. In this show Samantha and Natasha will share their own experience of traveling and living in Scandinavian countries.
Gossip: Leo Tolstoy
June 07, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Victoria and Maria will tell you a lot of juice about one of the most revered writers in the whole world, Leo Tolstoy, what kind of husband he was, and they will also share some theories why he was the way he was.
World Politics: Digital Nomad Life
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBLife is changing and work environments also. So, in this episode, you will discover how our three guests are living a 'Digital Nomad Life'. Discover which are the pros and cons, and also they will give us some tips if you want to jump to this lifestyle.
What is lagom? Interview with Mauritza from Sweden
June 02, 2022 16:01 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Natalia interviews Mauritza Klingspor from Sweden on the topic of "lagom". Lagom doesn't have a precise translation to English but it's close in meaning to doing everything in a moderate and humble way. So why do Swedish people like it when it's "lagom coffee" and "lagom warm"? And what's the difference between Danish hygge, Swedish lagom, and Jante's law? Listen to it and open new things about the Scandinavian culture.
What is lagom?
June 02, 2022 16:01 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Natalia interviews Mauritza Klingspor from Sweden on the topic of "lagom". Lagom doesn't have a precise translation to English but it's close in meaning to doing everything in a moderate and humble way. So why do Swedish people like it when it's "lagom coffee" and "lagom warm"? And what's the difference between Danish hygge, Swedish lagom, and Jante's law? Listen to it and open new things about the Scandinavian culture.
Point of view: Youtube VS other digital platforms
June 02, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIn this episode, Samanta, Carmen and Víctor will discuss about the pros and cons of Youtube and other digital platforms. Which one do you think is better? Which one has more quality content? Listen to it and discover it.
Experience the world: Theme parks Vol2.
June 01, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the second episode of Theme Parks, we will talk about our experience at Disneyland Paris. Travel with us from your home, you only need headphones or speakers. Also, we will give you some tips about this amazing and incredible park.
Serial killers. Episode 3.
May 31, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBIn Episode 3 Thomas and Samanta decided to tell you about serial killers from their countries: Michel Fourniret (French serial killer who committed his crimes in France and Belgium) and Andrei Chikatilo (famous and one of the most horrible serial killers in Russia). What were the motives for their crimes? Maybe hard childhood played a major role in it? Will understand in this episode!
WP: Monetization of Social Issues
May 31, 2022 11:50 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this episode, Victoria, Manoel and Maria will talk about how big corporations use social issues to capitalise from them, whether they should take a stance on these issues to begin with and whether they exacerbate them.
The Music Industry
May 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn this episode, Víctor, Thomas and María discuss the music industry. A little bit of history, how the music industry is in France, Spain and South Korea and the problems that it has. If you want to know more about it, don't miss this episode!
Competitiveness
May 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode of Point of View, Maria, Manoël and Victoria discuss people's behaviour when they compete for things and Maria makes them play games to see how they also are when they are playing.
Dark Tourism
May 26, 2022 16:30 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MBWe all visit many places in the world for tourism, but have you ever been to places that could be define as dark places or dangerous places to visit? In today's episode we will discover what do we mean by dark tourism and where could you find these kind of touristic destinations. Stay tuned and enjoy!
ETW: Strange professions
May 25, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBDo you know the job: spittle inspector? Carmen, Houdaifa and Victoria are going to talk about jobs that may be strange or little known. In addition, they are going to talk about how jobs has changed over the years. We know that some jobs disappeared and new ones appeared.
Freedom in China
May 24, 2022 17:08 - 59 minutes - 108 MBCan you guess China's position in freedom ratings? Do you know which countries are lower on the global freedom scale than China? Maria, Houdaifa, and Natalia are discussing the much-talked-of social credits system in China, it's pros and cons. They also talk about the horrific stories of Jack Ma and Zhang Zhan's disappearances. Don't miss it out.
Gossip: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBIn this episode, Victoria, Maria and Samanta will talk about one of the most revered composers of all time - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. You will know about his life and music, and also his fears of being exposed as a homosexual and inner struggles.
Cultural: Agenda of events in Nyíregyháza
May 20, 2022 17:48 - 1 hour - 148 MBCarmen and Victor bring you a new local agenda with the events and plans that you can do in Nyiregyhaza from today until mid-June. Also, they talk with Noémi Ecsedi, the major of student parliament; Samanta Rodriges, a volunteer of Mustarhaz that speaks about concerts and, Csilla Peter, a member of the tourism office.
Tinder Swindler
May 19, 2022 17:02 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBIn February 2022, Netflix released a new show "The Tinder Swindler". This documentary tells us about a guy who swindled women he met online on different dating apps. The story is based on real events and prior to the video, you could read it online in the Norwegian newspaper. In this episode, Natalia will talk about Tinder, the aspirations of the swindler, her belief in journalism, and her skepticism toward Netflix. If you haven't heard about the Tinder Swindler story yet, you can find i...
ETW: Wabi Sabi
May 18, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Victoria, Manoel and Thomas will talk about a Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, Wabi Sabi, its history and meaning in the modern world.
Celeb divorces
May 17, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBHave you known details about celeb divorces? That Johnny Depp and Amber Heard now have a famous court deal in Virginia? That Kim Kardashian is again single, but not divorced? That Miley Cyrus was not ready at all with the marriage with Liam Hemsworth? In our show, you will know all interesting details about these famous divorces.
WP: Russia's infamous RT channel
May 17, 2022 12:17 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, Manoel and Natalia will discuss the EU ban on Sputnik and RT channels. The ban on a third country's media is an unprecedented step for the EU. What was behind this decision? Was RT initially built to spread fake news? We'll look in detail into one of the RT Documentaries named "Fascism". How much fact-checking does it need? Who are the invited experts for the documentary? Spies? Illuminati fans? - Apparently, not only. Share your thoughts and comments about the show on t...
Alcoholism in Different Cultures
May 17, 2022 10:24 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this Cultural podcast, Manoel, Samantha and Thomas discuss the impact of alcohol on different cultures, as well as comparing the different population's drinking habits, while also talking about the impact alcohol can have on a household and more specifically on children.
Margaret Island
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this show, we will talk about a famous Hungarian band named "Margaret Island". In the interview with the band, we asked how they created their band and met each other's, what they would do if they won't be musicians and how they combine their life with creative work.
POV: Astrology
May 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode, Victoria, Maria, Carmen and Victor will talk about astrology, why people believe in it and how it affects our life. Besides, Madam Marie will read the volunteers' astrological charts, so don't miss it!
Experience the world: Theme parks
May 11, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode Houdaifa, Samanta and Víctor will talk about their experiences at theme parks. Rollercoasters, attractions, drops... Put on your safe belt and ride with us!
Sanctions on Russia
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBThis episode aims to highlight the sanctions that were imposed upon Russia due to the Ukrainian war. We invite our listeners to check this episode to easily understand how those sanctions will create pressure on the Russian government to stop the Ukrainian war. We pray for world peace and we hope this conflict and war come to an end soon.
Cancel Culture
May 06, 2022 13:04 - 1 hour - 112 MBCancel culture has become a trend over the last 10 years. Harvey Weinstein, J.K. Rowling, and Will Smith have been shamed because of their actions. What do you think of cancel culture? Do you personally cancel people? In this episode, Manoel, Maria, and Natalia have discussed pros and cons of the cancel culture, as well as they've chatted about Harry Potter books, and Roman Polansky's escape from the US justice system. Listen, enjoy and comment on our social networks!
Dating online vs. offline
May 05, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBOur life is becoming more technological, including our love area of life is becoming more digital. Now no one is surprised by the fact that many couples are created using online applications. But is it safe to communicate on the Internet? Is it possible to find your true love online? What is the difference between online and offline dating? Samanta, Victor, and Thomas will discuss this controversial and interesting topic in this show.
Free Topic: Our favourite books
May 05, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBMangas, thrillers, passion... Thomas, Houdaifa and Víctor will open the best library in the zone. Thomas will discover us some popular and incredible mangas. Houdaifa will talk about some interesting books about Coelho. Víctor, will discuss about terror and thrillers books.
ETW: My experience of learning foreign languages
May 04, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, Victoria is going to talk about her experience of learning foreign languages, to be more precise, English and Japanese. She will tell you about what she had to go through at school and university, about studying in Japan, and she will also share a few tips that you can use to learn foreign languages!
Retro TV Shows
May 04, 2022 10:30 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this cultural podcast, Maria, Manoel and Victoria look back on TV Shows they watched as teenagers and see what they think of them today. Have shows like Friends or How I Met Your Mother aged well ? Listen and find out.
Movies / TV Series for Teens
May 04, 2022 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFor their free topic podcast, Carmen, Manoel and Maria are giving you their list of Movies and TV Shows they think can be of use to teenagers (grown ups are allowed to see them as well). They made their list with certains criterias in mind such as themes, story, characters, that teens could easily relate to. Do you agree with the options they are giving ?