Lifeslice
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Interviewing people from around the world one country at a time. No noise, no drama, no politics; just a slice of life.
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Jose and the Francesinha - Portugal
April 08, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat do you know about Portugal? Probably more than me, but hopefully you'll learn something new from Jose. Jose is from Porto and his favourite book is Crime and Punishment. I cut out that conversation so we could focus on fado, bacalhau and what's fixe! Please note, the episode release schedule is now as soon as I can record, edit and upload instead of making you wait. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing the show with your friends (that is, if you like it.) Show notes a...
Nana Adjoa Doesn't Chew Metal - Ghana
August 15, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBGoing back to Africa! This time to Ghana's Greater Accra Region to speak with Nana about kente, anansi, banku and more! Please note, the episode release schedule is now as soon as I can record, edit and upload instead of making you wait. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing the show with your friends (that is, if you like it.) Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next slice!
Lili and the Soggy Sandwiches - Mexico
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAfter a long C-word hiatus, we are back. We recorded this episode just as things were getting crazy and I am just now able to release it to you. Lili has awesome well-thought-out ideas on Mexico and its culture to share with us. Sorry for mouse click sounds. Not sorry for happy background bird sounds. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next slice
Lili and the Soggy Sandwiches [Mexico]
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAfter a long C-word hiatus, we are back. We recorded this episode just as things were getting crazy and I am just now able to release it to you. Lili has awesome well-thought-out ideas on Mexico and its culture to share with us. Sorry for mouse click sounds. Not sorry for happy background bird sounds. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next slice
Daniel and the Funeral Cake - Romania
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDaniel talks about tech support, Dracula, and his first brushes with fire as we go to Romania. It's a crazy beautiful country and I've added tonnes of pics to the show notes page. Welcome to the 2nd season of Lifeslice. If you like the show; I mean, really, really like it, please leave a review on Podchaser or anywhere else. And tell your friends. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next s...
Daniel and the Funeral Cake
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDaniel talks about tech support, Dracula, and his first brushes with fire as we go to Romania. It's a crazy beautiful country and I've added tonnes of pics to the show notes page. Welcome to the 2nd season of Lifeslice. If you like the show; I mean, really, really like it, please leave a review on Podchaser or anywhere else. And tell your friends. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next s...
Mariana and the Traffic Zebras - Bolivia
April 16, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBEver wondered what a med student from Cochabamba does in her daily life? I did, so I reached out to Mariana and she spilled the frijoles on her culture, foods and some Quechua words. Welcome to the 2nd season of Lifeslice. If you like the show; I mean, really, really like it, please leave a review on Podchaser or anywhere else. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next slice!
Mariana and the Traffic Zebras
April 16, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBEver wondered what a med student from Cochabamba does in her daily life? I did, so I reached out to Mariana and she spilled the frijoles on her culture, foods and some Quechua words. Welcome to the 2nd season of Lifeslice. If you like the show; I mean, really, really like it, please leave a review on Podchaser or anywhere else. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. See you next slice!
Shon and the Stylin' Matatus
March 26, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBYou will love this conversation with Shon from Nairobi, Kenya. She breaks down her hectic schedule as a broadcaster and how she deals with difficult people. This is the last episode of Season 1 and I am rushing to bring you the next batch. Thank you in advance for sharing this show with your friends and on social media. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. Thanks for listening!
Shon and the Stylin' Matatus - Kenya
March 26, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBYou will love this conversation with Shon from Nairobi, Kenya. She breaks down her hectic schedule as a broadcaster and how she deals with difficult people. This is the last episode of Season 1 and I am rushing to bring you the next batch. Thank you in advance for sharing this show with your friends and on social media. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. Thanks for listening!
Aislinn and the Piano Lessons
March 12, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBAislinn from south China gives us the lowdown on Chinese culture and habits. As usual, we spend a lot of time on food and fun things to do. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. Thanks for listening!
Aislinn and the Piano Lessons - China
March 12, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBAislinn from south China gives us the lowdown on Chinese culture and habits. As usual, we spend a lot of time on food and fun things to do. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art and Axton Crolley for the music. Thanks for listening!
Nafissa and the Famous Jeli - Mali
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBA Lifeslice first! There are 2 interviewees at the same time; I spoke with Nafissa and her sister Nanaissa about their home country of Mali. Unsurprisingly, we hit again on the idea of a global community as they described how Mali has adopted and then adjusted customs from other countries. Completing the circle, we saw how other places have taken Malian art and wove it into their own customs and appreciations. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram UPDATE: The show is now biweekly s...
Nafissa and the Famous Jeli
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBA Lifeslice first! There are 2 interviewees at the same time; I spoke with Nafissa and her sister Nanaissa about their home country of Mali. Unsurprisingly, we hit again on the idea of a global community as they described how Mali has adopted and then adjusted customs from other countries. Completing the circle, we saw how other places have taken Malian art and wove it into their own customs and appreciations. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram UPDATE: The show is now biweekly s...
Mimi and the Nipa Huts
February 13, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBMimi fills me in on culture, food and some expressions from the archipelago Republic of the Philippines. Mad props to her for suffering without her fan on so we could hear her clearly. She mentioned that, in addition to the damage done by the recent hurricanes, the Taal volcanic eruptions have also caused many issues,. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the ...
Mimi and the Nipa Huts - The Philippines
February 13, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBMimi fills me in on culture, food and some expressions from the archipelago Republic of the Philippines. Mad props to her for suffering without her fan on so we could hear her clearly. She mentioned that, in addition to the damage done by the recent hurricanes, the Taal volcanic eruptions have also caused many issues,. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the ...
Yohance and the Good Lime - Trinidad and Tobago
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBYohance was extremely gracious in his sharing and, like a good teacher, eager to break Trinidadian customs, history and viewpoints down for an outsider. Please note, Yohance was still at his school when recording this, so you will hear school-sounds in the background, including what I can only describe as someone kicking a steel drum. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machi...
Yohance and the Good Lime
February 06, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBYohance was extremely gracious in his sharing and, like a good teacher, eager to break Trinidadian customs, history and viewpoints down for an outsider. Please note, Yohance was still at his school when recording this, so you will hear school-sounds in the background, including what I can only describe as someone kicking a steel drum. Show Notes | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machi...
Vegard and the Taco Fridays
January 30, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBVergard is the last European of this season and informs me on some unique Nordic attitudes and foods. He tells me where polars bears aren't so we can camp for free in the countryside around Oslo. Go to the website for full show notes with pictures, recipes and links to things we talked about. You can social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a fr...
Vegard and the Taco Fridays - Norway
January 30, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBVergard is the last European of this season and informs me on some unique Nordic attitudes and foods. He tells me where polars bears aren't so we can camp for free in the countryside around Oslo. Go to the website for full show notes with pictures, recipes and links to things we talked about. You can social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you would like to hear more like this conversation, please leave a review and tell a fr...
Zoheir and the Wolves and the Lions - Algeria
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBZohier super-happily tells us about university in Algeria, how one line saved him from hours of extra homework and his favorite dishes and places. The website has full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art. Thanks for listening!
Zoheir and the Wolves and the Lions
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBZohier super-happily tells us about university in Algeria, how one line saved him from hours of extra homework and his favorite dishes and places. The website has full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art. Thanks for listening!
Miloš and the Iron Gates
January 16, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB2020 plugs on but Lifeslice takes us to Serbia. Miloš is a student at Belgrade University and he gives us his perspective on Serbian food, sports, and his school routine. The website has full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art. Thanks for listening!
Miloš and the Iron Gates - Serbia
January 16, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB2020 plugs on but Lifeslice takes us to Serbia. Miloš is a student at Belgrade University and he gives us his perspective on Serbian food, sports, and his school routine. The website has full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art. Thanks for listening!
Constanza and the Swimming Pool Mini-Tsunamis
January 09, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome back!! Chile has a lot going on right now and we touch on the social unrest and the past dictator Pinochet as Constanza talks about being a new mom and her daily routine. The idioms are hilarious and 2 of them about buts. Enjoy! The website has full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover ...
Constanza and the Swimming Pool Mini-Tsunamis - Chile
January 09, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWelcome back!! Chile has a lot going on right now and we touch on the social unrest and the past dictator Pinochet as Constanza talks about being a new mom and her daily routine. The idioms are hilarious and 2 of them about buts. Enjoy! The website has full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover ...
Luka and the Barbarian's Daughter - Slovenia
January 02, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBI'm glad you're here! We are going to Slovenia and will come back with loads of amazing ideas. How do many Slovenians think of the past under Dictator Tito? Why don't you want to whistle to the crabs? Go to my website for full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art. Thanks for listening!
Luka and the Barbarian's Daughter
January 02, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBI'm glad you're here! We are going to Slovenia and will come back with loads of amazing ideas. How do many Slovenians think of the past under Dictator Tito? Why don't you want to whistle to the crabs? Go to my website for full show notes and follow on social medias (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) for updates and to offer questions for upcoming shows. If you like the show, please leave a review and tell a friend. Kudos to machinespirit for the awesome cover art. Thanks for listening!
S01E00 - What and Why is Lifeslice? Trailer
December 02, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBThings have been moving fast at Lifeslice and I'm excited to share with all the amazing conversations I've had with unique people from all over, including Trinidad and Tobago, Algeria and Chile. Go to lifeslicepodcast.com for updates and show notes or to follow on the socials. Have a slice! Thanks to machinespirit for the artwork - check him out at https://buff.ly/35Wtx4a
What and Why is Lifeslice?
December 02, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBThings have been moving fast at Lifeslice and I'm excited to share with all the amazing conversations I've had with unique people from all over, including Trinidad and Tobago, Algeria and Chile. Go to lifeslicepodcast.com for updates and show notes or to follow on the socials. Have a slice! Thanks to machinespirit for the artwork.