Do You Speak Georgian?
Arts & Culture Podcasts
In 2014, Alicia Michelle, a burnt-out Millennial living in Washington, DC, was granted a lifetime opportunity – an invitation to teach English abroad. She left the US in search of adventure and found a nightmare instead. Join Alicia on a whirlwind misadventure in the world's original Georgia, where you'll learn about a troubled history, meet refugees, vagabonds, and criminals, and hear about the dark side of international travel – the side mainstream travel bloggers don’t post on Instagram. You might not believe DYSG, and DYSG might not change your life. But it will give you something to talk about…
Location:
United States
Description:
In 2014, Alicia Michelle, a burnt-out Millennial living in Washington, DC, was granted a lifetime opportunity – an invitation to teach English abroad. She left the US in search of adventure and found a nightmare instead. Join Alicia on a whirlwind misadventure in the world's original Georgia, where you'll learn about a troubled history, meet refugees, vagabonds, and criminals, and hear about the dark side of international travel – the side mainstream travel bloggers don’t post on Instagram. You might not believe DYSG, and DYSG might not change your life. But it will give you something to talk about…
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.moonemissary.com/
Episodes
Episode 6 Part 2: Lights, Camera, Istanbul
9/23/2020
Our lessons in history and visibility will continue in Istanbul…and you’ll be introduced to the first of my journey’s many ordeals. Take a deep breath, because DYSG only gets more intense from here on out! Are you ready? It’s okay if you’re not, because I’m not ready either…
Trigger Warning – the following episode contains strong language and descriptions of harassment and assault, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by...
Duration:00:21:14
Episode 6 Part 1: Lights, Camera, Istanbul
8/17/2020
Reform my Turkish republic, Daddy…In this episode you’ll be introduced to the father of modern Turkey and spend a layover with me in Istanbul. Come prepared to learn some lessons about history and visibility. Oh, and don’t forget, meet me in Istanbul, not Constantinople.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Metro ride scene music - Çeçen Kizi by Seyyah - creative commons
Grand Bazaar scene music - Hicaz Zeybek by Seyyah - creative commons
Ataturk...
Duration:00:21:48
Episode 5: Checked Privilege
7/27/2020
Cabin crew, prepare for take off. Georgia awaits, but first we’re going to venture off the edge of the map … into the abyss… and into the shadows of the subconscious mind…
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Racist-sounding song - Georgian March by Unknown
Show Notes
Further reading on the three pillars of white supremacy.
Duration:00:13:07
Episode 4: Bereavement Leave
7/20/2020
Good grief! Grab your tissues and stow away your tray tables, because in this episode we’re going to talk about funerals, flights, and a whole lot of childhood trauma.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Radicalnye Tanzi by AL-90 (from CODE-915913 - 06 album) - some rights reserved
Prelude Op. 28 N.15 by Frederic Chopin (performed by Giorgi Latsabidze) - creative commons
Show Notes
For more intuitive, offbeat travel writing, check out my blog, Moon...
Duration:00:20:22
Episode 2: Do You Speak Georgian?
6/28/2020
Trigger warning for Mr. Putin – in this episode, you'll be introduced to the history of independent Georgia and a little program named Teach and Learn with Georgia. I'll also tell you why, out of all the world's places, I wanted to go to Georgia and how I found a reason to get there.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Show Notes
For further reading on Stalin and the Russian Revolution - "Young Stalin" by Simon Sebag Montefiore
RIP Mr. White, my 12th...
Duration:00:22:49
Episode 3: What Would Stalin Do?
6/28/2020
Forgive me, Stalin, I have sinned! In this episode, I've got a few confessions to share with you, including the story of my first visit to Georgia and some old fashioned Millennial angst.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Son by Monokle - some rights reserved
Traditional Georgian song - "Chaguna" by Supruli
Duration:00:22:14
Episode 1: Power Job
5/15/2020
The road to hell has to start somewhere - Alicia Michelle's path to Georgia starts in Washington, DC. As a disillusioned recent graduate working in the world's most powerful city, Alicia attempts to eke out a living through a series of routines on the way to her day job.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Longing by Joakim Karud
Efimernaya Nenavist by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Like what you heard? Let me know what you think of DYSG by leaving a...
Duration:00:21:50
Trailer
4/19/2020
Introducing "Do You Speak Georgian?" (DYSG), a narrative podcast coming this May to iTunes and Spotify. Launched to serve you straight-up, no nonsense travel writing, and to share a true story with all who dare to listen.
Music credits (No Copyright Music/ Creative Commons):
Kevin MacLeod - Carefree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrhKIN3Y90
AL-90 - Vchera
https://soundcloud.com/fuselab/al-90-fmsao-vchera
Music by AL-90:
https://soundcloud.com/absurdlight
Duration:00:01:39