Today I sit with James Mwaura. We talk about his upbringing in Bavaria part of Germany to Kenyan Father and German Mother. We also talk about his move to Georgia and living there with his Kenyan family.

He shares how it felt coming back to Germany for the first time in a while. We also talk about comedy, Germany and America.

Timestamps
(00:00) Back in Germany After 29 Years
(2:47) Experience in Berlin
(8:02) Bavarian German Mother and Kenyan Father
(10:41) Finding Out About a Half Brother
(13:33) Moving From Germany to USA
(17:31) Schools in the USA
(28:51) Differences in East Coast of America
(30:35) Growing Up With Kenyan Family
(37:04) German Mother, African Culture, USA
(41:10) Rediscovering German Identity
(42:26) Biracial and Identity
(48:37) Differences Between California and NYC
(51:02) Comedy in NYC
(51:43) Doing Comedy in Front of Older Black People
(57:57) Performing With David Arnold (RIP)
(1:01:19) Doing Comedy in NYC
(1:06:27) Moving From Brooklyn to Berlin
(1:13:16) Is NYC Worth It?
(1:23:00) Differences Between Berlin vs NYC
(1:30:48) Healthcare and Finance Between Germany and USA
(1:37:46) Impact of Coming Back to Germany After 29 Years
(1:45:05) Dating in Berlin vs NYC
(1:51:51) Advice to Younger Self

James' Socials
Instagram | Tiktok | Website

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Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

Today I sit with Jon Jones. We talk about how he became a Firefighter in the USA Air Force and life in South of USA. Also his experience living in southern Germany in a small village

We also talk about world views. And differences between black culture in America and Germany.

Timestamps
(1:37) Personal Branding
(3:00) Moving to and Living in Germany During Covid
(4:20) First Time Being Stationed Outside USA
(5:40) Life in Tennessee
(6:37) Reason for Joining Military
(7:41) Experience of First Coming to Germany
(11:16) Tennessee License with a Durag On
(12:31) Learning German Language and Culture
(16:59) Being an Air Force Firefighter
(21:47) Opposing Views While in the Military
(27:04) Race Differences in the Military
(29:47) Racism in the Military
(33:31) Life Being in 30s
(37:43) Being the “First Race” for Someone
(44:37) First German Stare Experience
(51:20) Dealing with Black Stereotypes
(57:38) Interviewing Black People in Germany
(1:01:08) Doing Comedy in Germany
(1:03:51) Advice to Younger Self
(1:06:04) Where You Can Find Jon Jones

Jon's Socials
Instagram | TikTok

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Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell

Support The Podcast
https://patreon.com/nyamean

Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel:
https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL

Nya's Instagram:
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Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/

Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

I sit down with myself and talk about top moments of 2024, reflecting on the crazy move from NYC to Berlin, and learning to adjust to a new environment from my immigrant family.

Also I share some life reflections, based on some of the friends and family that I lost in 2024

Timestamps
(0:31) 1 Million Views On Instagram Clip
(2:00) Living In Berlin For A Year
(6:01) Performing Standup Comedy In Multiple Countries
(7:09) Bad Allergic Reaction In Madrid And Emergency Room
(16:30) Getting Recognized And Seeing People In Real Life
(19:29) Connecting Long Lost Friends Via Podcast
(24:00) Visiting NYC For The First Time After Leaving For A Year
(30:56) Crazy Process Moving From NYC To Berlin
(34:00) Plans For 2025 And Beyond
(36:01) Life Reflections And Advice

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Third Culture Talk Podcast is about people living in different cultures. Different than the culture they are from. Culture meaning, way of life, culture a person raised in, or place of birth. Guests ranges from third culture kids, artists, to comedians, to everyday people. We all are living in changing cultures and have a story to tell

Support The Podcast
https://patreon.com/nyamean

Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel:
https://youtube.com/@nyamean?si=f_8FWMPHvgIa5LcL

Nya's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nyamean

Podcast Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thirdculturetalkpod/

Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired