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
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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
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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
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Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel:
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Nya's Instagram:
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Podcast Instagram:
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Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

Today I sit with Foster Yow. He shares his upbringing in Texas. Being stuck in a right wing conservative bubble while living there and breaking out of it. How Germany changed his views on America, it's news and politics. He shares how he opened a comedy club in Berlin, Germany The name of it is The Wall Comedy Club

Timestamps
(5:04) United Healthcare CEO
(7:42) Opening A Comedy Club In Berlin Germany
(18:06) Growing Up In Texas
(22:28) Experience Moving From America To Europe
(24:56) Stuck Conservative Bubble Until Visiting Germany
(27:52) News In America Vs Germany And Ratings
(35:28) How To Use Genau, Tschuss, And Ciao In Germany
(40:04) Difference Between American And German Culture
(51:43) Gun Culture In America
(59:03) Advice To Younger Self

The Wall Comedy Club Socials
Instagram

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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
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Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel:
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Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

Today I sit with Jake Wiest. We talk about his upbringing in Idaho and his move to California. And his time living in Oakland and Berkeley. He shares how he learned German by taking intensive courses. Also learning it by working at the Berlin Dungeon.

Jake talks about mermaid swimming. And having a family in German in comparison to USA

Timestamps
(2:02) Difference Between Berlin And German Cities
(10:07) Moving From Idaho To Oakland
(20:58) Having A Kid In Berlin
(28:41) AI And Impact On Art And Life
(35:23) Why Move To Berlin, Germany?
(38:37) Art And Life Since Living In Berlin
(44:14) Busking In San Francisco And South Germany
(54:28) Hack And Slack Podcast
(1:00:00) Swabish And Berlin
(1:12:39) Life With A Family In Berlin
(1:14:52) Process Of Learning German
(1:20:00) Learning German On Hard Mode
(1:23:55) Top 3 Places To Visit In Berlin
(1:29:44) Mermaid Swimming Courses
(1:38:52) Advice To Younger Self
(1:42:21) Artists And ADHD
(1:45:08) Balancing Family And Performing As An Artist

Jake's Socials
Instagram | 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

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

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

Today I sit with Emmanuel François. We talk about his upbringing in Kiel and living in a African household, and being a model in Germany. His friend, Cédric also shares tips to young creatives as well

We also talk about immigrant parents, working in non traditional fields. Also, tips on fashion, and how to get into modeling

Timestamps
(2:53) Growing Up In Kiel, Germany
(16:42) How I Got Into Modeling
(28:10) Marketing Management The Dream And Modeling The Hobby
(31:29) What Do German People Want
(37:04) How Social Media Is Affecting Modeling Industry
(37:13) Story Of Someone Falling Off The Runway
(38:50) How A Model Can Get Blacklisted
(43:14) Family’s Response To Modeling
(51:36) Top 3 Things To Be Stylish
(55:31) Tips On Getting Into Modeling
(57:08) Knowing Your Worth (From Cedric)
(58:41) Advice To Younger Self
(1:02:44) Closing Remarks (From Cedric)

Emmanuel's socials
Instagram

Cédric's socials
Instagram

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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
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Podcast TikTok
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Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

I sit with Dan and we talk about his social media fame as the European Boss, how he got to that point, the difficulties working in Corporate America, and difference between American and European office life

We also talk about our start in comedy in NYC, American politics, and comedy tour inside jokes.

Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States and has also taken his act internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, The Netherlands, Germany, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, The Tiny Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear Eastville Comedy Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others.

His comedy series "EU VS USA" has found success online, with over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok. In addition to his work as a performer, Dan has written comedy content for National Geographic, NASA, and IBM, along with other faceless corporations.

Dan's Socials
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Timestamps
00:32 DragonBall Z Inside Jokes
09:23 Growing up in New Jersey and Sopranos
17:55 Living in New York City and the grind
25:16 Entertainment, Seeking Validation and Creativity
30:21 Evolution of Making Funny Content
30:21 Pros and Cons of Social Media
45:17 Celebrity, Fame and the Cost of Maintaining It
55:02 Origins of The "European Boss"
01:00:51 American vs European Corporate Culture
01:08:10 Tips on Growing on Social Media
01:18:48 Advice To Younger Self

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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
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Subscribe to Third Culture Talk Podcast Youtube channel:
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Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired

I sit with Natan and we talk about his upbringing in NYC, interacting with different cultures in Queens and comedy. We also talk about growing as a person, our times starting out in comedy, and more. Natan was the original co-host of Third Culture Talk Podcast.

Natan Badalov is a New York-based comedian and writer. He emigrated from Uzbekistan to the United States in the early 90’s. Since then, he has been featured on Adult Swim, New York Comedy Festival, Chosen Comedy Festival, Funnymmigrants Comedy Festival, and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. Natan’s first solo show ‘Connect The Dots’ was part of the The New York Comedy Festival, Rochester Fringe Festival, and was a Y’all Laughter Lab Finalist. He is currently touring it across the country.

Natan's Socials
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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:
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Podcast Instagram:
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Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdculturetalkpod

Email: nya@nyamean.com

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Music: "Chill Day" by Lakey Inspired