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Beyond Culture episodes

  • #34 - Democratic Primary part 1: Race to the nomination

    This two-part episode is a conversation between your co-hosts Abel and Yvan about the democratic primary. In this first part, we discuss the democratic primary, from the Iowa caucuses to both Super Tuesdays. We also discuss Joe Biden's resurgence in the race, the conversation about party unity, Bernie Sanders' endorsement of Biden, Obama's role in the primary, and the reasons why Biden ultimately won.

    1 hr
  • #33 - With Sports Photographer Moustapha Youssouf
    Today's episode is a conversation with Toronto based sports photographer Moustapha Youssouf (@capturedbyma). Moustapha specializes in athlete editorials and concept creation. Moustapha's passion for basketball has allowed him to work with some of his favourite brands and athletes. He also coaches our high school basketball team, Le Collège Français.    In this episode, we talk about Moustapha's experience capturing unbelievable moments for the Toronto Raptors and the NBA in general. We also discuss his professional relationship with NBA players such as Serge Ibaka and his experience coaching our former high school basketball team.
    1 hr 24 min
  • #32 - NBA in the Age of Quarantine

    In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to Muktar @muktar_abdi, Gilbert @gilbert.kabulo, Issa @id.visuals, and Prince @kamungaprince about the NBA in this time of crisis. We discuss Rudy Gobert's actions, the likeliness of resuming the NBA season, the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Giannis vs LeBron, and much more!

    1 hr 46 min
  • #31 - On the Venezuelan crisis with Rafael Valentini

    In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to political science student Rafael Valentini (@rafa_valentini ) about the current state of Venezuela, life before the humanitarian crisis, socialism and cronyism, International intervention and much more. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • #30 - US and Canada's response to COVID-19

    In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew discusses the US and Canada's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We discuss the  $2.2 trillion stimulus bill passed in the US Congress and signed by President Trump. Furthermore, we discuss the $107 billion bill passed by the Canadian parliament and the power it gives the government. 

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    1 hr 15 min
  • #29 - Our thoughts on the coronavirus (COVID-19)

    In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew discusses the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) all around the globe. We discuss our initial reactions to the virus, the misinformation on social media, the Canadian government's reaction to the virus, the US government's response and much more. 

    Recommendations

    TV shows: Outlander, Ozark, Turn: Washington's Spies, Five Came Back.

    Books: Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond; Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein; The Right Side of History by Ben Shapiro; What Was Asked of Us by Trish Wood.

    1 hr 28 min
  • #28 - Track and Field With NCAA Athlete Marceau Jovin

    In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to NCAA track and field athlete Marceau Jovin (@mjovin). We discuss his experience as a college athlete from living in Florida, to moving to Canada and attending the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Marceau is currently training for the Tokyo Olympics trials for Team Canada. 

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    1 hr 11 min
  • #27 - On the Coronavirus with Khadyja Claxton

    In this episode, Yvan (@yveshenrimaxim) from the Beyond Culture crew talks to Khadyja Claxton (@kpmore) about the Coronavirus outbreak in Daegu, South Korea. Khadyja is an exchange student at the Kyungpook National University in Daegu Metropolitan City, South Korea from Brampton, Ontario. 

    32 min
  • #25 - College Basketball with Peter Wetuvanga and Prince Kamunga

    In this episode, the Beyond Culture crew talks to Peter Wetuvanga (@__pvvv) and Prince Kamunga (@kamungaprince) about their careers as college athletes. Peter is a second-year 6'1" guard for the Men's Basketball team at Algoma University and Prince is a third-year 6'6" guard for the Men's Basketball team at York University.

    1 hr 16 min

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Beyond Culture attempts to bridge the gap between culture and politics. The podcast focuses on informing young audiences about various cultural and political topics.