bohemican

By Peter Collman

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A look into the history, culture, traditions, and people of the Czech Republic from the eyes of two American expats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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bohemican episodes:

05.15.2021
Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (PART ONE)
Part One........The Great War was a traumatic world event that helped shape the 20th century and continues to influence the world today. Follow Pete Collman to Belgium, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, and the United States to witness how the...
05.14.2021
Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (Part Two)
In Part Two of the Great War Revisited, follow Pete Collman to the battle of the Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele, and many points in between to experience the trauma we know as World War One. Past Access visited museums and battlefields...
01.03.2021
The Czechoslovak Legion: Homeward Bound
Modern-day re-enactors commemorate the unique contribution the Czechs and Slovaks made to one of the more interesting stories of the great war.....the Czechoslovak legionnaires battle to the sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.03.2021
A Czech Merry Christmas
It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and even though the Covid Pandemic has put a damper on the normal celebrations, the spirit of Christmas still survives. We will take you on a nostalgic tour of the Prague Christmas...
09.04.2020
Special Past Access DYK: Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion
World War One was full of many great stories of bravery, sacrifice, and loss. The American "Lost Battalion" was one such story. Over 600 American infantrymen were surrounded by German forces in the Argonne Forrest in October of 1918. Their...
09.02.2020
Special Past Access DYK: Epic Fail of the Sinking of the Vasa
The sinking of the Vasa in 1628 was a tragic and expensive failure by the Swede navy. On her maiden test run in August of that year, this top-heavy flagship took on water after opening the canon gunports and sank...
09.01.2020
Special Past Access DYK: 1970 Marshall University Plane Crash
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash that took the lives of the 75 member football team, coaching staff, and boosters. Join Pete Collman as DYK looks back at the crash and the rebirth of...
08.30.2020
Special Past Access DYK: Comics!! Comic-Con in Prague
Comic book superheroes take center stage on this edition of Past Access: Did You Know. Pete is on location at the 2020 ComicCon in Prague. Take a look at the history of this artistic pop culture medium and find out...
08.30.2020
Special Past Access DYK: The Executioner of Prague
Executioner of Prague, Jan Mydlar, was a well known 17th-century man of the sword. His duty to his craft of torture and execution came in direct conflict with his personal sentiments with the condemned noblemen of the uprising known as...
12.17.2019
A Czech Christmas Krampus
Pete and Travis back together for another Christmas episode from Prague!!! Tonight we talk about the spooky traditions centered around the season including good old Krampus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.20.2019
Travis Makes Candy (help!)
Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on...
08.06.2019
Episode #74: Destination: Brno
Join Pete and Travis for a road trip to Moravia in the Czech Republic to explore the city of Brno. Take in the museums, castle, fireworks, and battle re-enactments that make Brno so unique. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the...
04.11.2019
Episode #73: Interview with LingoNative App co-creator Andrew Jandacek
Join us for an interview with Andrew Jandacek, the co-developer of the Czech/English mobile app called LingoNative. We will talk about the need for this type of app assistance "on-the-go" as well as his personal story of an American adapting...
03.03.2019
Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!
Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall...
01.22.2019
Episode #71: Baseball in Czechia
Baseball in the Czech Republic from little league to semi-pro. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access!...
12.05.2018
Flight Over Bohemia
As seen on our Bohemican YouTube channel, come along with me and my son as we see the Bohemian landscape and castles from a different perspective. It is Autumn Beroun, Czech Republic. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for...
12.04.2018
A Tour of Christmas in Prague
Noted as one of the best Christmastime destinations for tourists worldwide, Prague has a magic unique to herself. Join me on a tour through the Czech capital of a Hundred Spires this holiday season.. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the...
12.04.2018
The Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of Austerlitz, also known at the Battle of the Three Emperor, was a huge victory for Napoleon and the Grand Army of France. The Russians and Austrians square off against Napoleon in lower Moravia in what today is...
03.23.2018
Episode #67: Our 5 Year Anniversary Show
Join Pete and Travis in celebrating our 5 year anniversary for the Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast. Tune-in for our take on the past few years, our thanks to our listeners, and our plans for the Podcastnik...
09.17.2017
Episode #66: An Interview with Sam Beckwith of PraguePig.com
Join us for some tea and conversation with writer and satirist Sam Beckwith, the creator of PraguePig.com. His expat viewpoint provides a perfect mirror to all the Czech stories not reported in the mainstream media. Celebrities, traditions, and the obscure...
05.06.2017
Episode #65: The Accidental Hero: Lt. Col. Matt Konop
It was May 1945 and American forces were freeing the people of western Czechoslovakia from their Nazi overlords. Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop led several first contact missions into these Czech towns, mainly armed with his knowledge of the Czech language....
05.01.2017
Episode #64: (ČARODEJNICE) The Spring Czech Tradition of Witch Burning
Every April 30th, Czechs celebrate the coming of Spring by burning a straw witch that symbolizes the hard months of winter. This ancient tradition has roots in many European nations, including Germany, Sweden, and Finland. Grab a beer, a brat...
02.19.2017
Episode #63: To Dance the Night Away: Czech Ball Season
It is not just Vienna who has all the fun during the winter Ball season. Prague and cities all across the Czech Republic hold magnificent Balls in February and March. Tonight we will take you through all the steps of...
01.16.2017
Episode #62: 2017 Preview Show
Join us of a recap of 2016 and preview for what is to come in 2017 on the Bohemican Podcast. Pete and Travis will go over show stats, top 5 shows, and read emails to the program. A show by podcastnik.com...
01.04.2017
Episode #61: Veselé Vánoce: A Czech Christmas
It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and we will take you on a tour of the Prague Christmas market and offer you a seat at the Christmas Eve dinner table. Join Pete and his children as they wait...
11.18.2016
Episode #60: Celebrating Saint Martin's Day
Tonight we will walk you through the Saint Martin's Day traditions, instruct you on how to cook a traditional roasted goose, and provide you a seat at the table for young wine and a roasted goose celebration in downtown Prague....
10.08.2016
Episode #59: Anthropoid Movie Review
The Bohemican Podcast reviews the Sean Ellis film "Anthropoid" after the Prague film premiere on September 28, 2016. We talk of the historical background of the movie and how the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich had an immeasurable effect on the...
08.13.2016
Episode #58: Our American Trip
Welcome to a special travel journal of our trip back home to America. On this episode, my kids and I will provide insight to the differences between Czech and American culture and highlight our vacation stops in D.C., Virginia, Maryland,...
06.30.2016
Episode #57: Czech Food
An episode way over due. On tonight's Bohemican Podcast, we talk Czech food in many forms and interview Czechs and expats on their favorite dishes. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite pivo, and dig in! Dobro chut A show by...
06.07.2016
Episode #56: Tomas Bat’a: The Czech “Henry Ford” of Shoes
On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we explore the life and times of Czech business innovators Tomas and Antonin Bat’a of Zlin, Czechoslovakia. Through two world wars and a communist take over, the Bat’a name survives to this very...
05.21.2016
Episode #55: Czech Cottage Life
Czech cottage life is a tradition that goes back generations. It is a way to re-connect with nature in winter and summer. We will take you on a trip to the rivers and mountains to feel Czech cottage life, first...
05.08.2016
Episode #54: "The Exchange" on the Agora Podcast Network
Fellow Agora Podcaster and friend, Thomas Daly, interviews Pete Collman and Travis Dow on their podcast exploits with the Podcastnik programs produced by this duo. As the host of American Biography, Thomas Daly focuses on the ins and outs of...
04.03.2016
Episode #53: Tuzeks and Czech Life Behind the Iron Curtain
On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we take a trip back in time and revisit life in Czechoslovakia under communist rule. We will be joined by The Eastern Border podcast host, Kristaps Andrejsons as we discuss the black market,...
03.26.2016
Bohemican Bedtime Stories 3: Tales from Old Jewish Prague
In our third special bedtime stories episode, my son Nathanael and I will talk about the history and legends of Old Jewish Prague. From the Jewish protector made of clay, to a water goblin of the Vltava River, Prague's Jewish...
03.25.2016
Episode #52: Alphonse Mucha's Art Nouveau Phenomenon
Alphonse Mucha was "the" Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist of his time. He was known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs. His Slav Epic paintings were used as a pan...
03.03.2016
Episode #51: Cyril, Methodius, and Greater Moravia
The kingdom of Greater Moravia, in what is today the Czech Republic, was a high water mark for self governance of the Czech, Moravian, and Slovak peoples. The leadership of several strong rulers of the day and the influence of...
02.06.2016
Bohemican Bedtime Stories 2: Prague Castle
Join us for our second installment of the telling of Czech legends connected to the Prague Castle area. We will discuss the stories of the bells of St. Vitus, the mourning of King Charles IV, and the mystery of Prince...
01.17.2016
Bohemican Bedtime Stories: Charles Bridge
On our first edition of Bohemican Bedtime Stories we will explore several legends about the Charles Bridge in Prague. One of my favorite times of the day is spending the last few moments of the evening reading to my boy....
01.16.2016
Czechs in the Great War: The Battle of Dukla 1914-15
The Austria-Hungarian Empire had their hands full against the Russians in the fall of 1914 outside of Warsaw, Poland. By the winter of 1915, the defense of the Fortress Przemyśl took its toll as harsh winter conditions set in. The...
01.09.2016
Episode #50: An End of an Era: Czech First Republic and the Munich Agreement
The end of World War One saw the creation of Czechoslovakia and the first republic. The Czechs were finding their collective identity and global footing when the Third Reich appeared on the scene. The Czechs and Slovaks were bartered away...
01.07.2016
Episode #49: Our 2016 Preview Show
This 30 minute review of 2015 and preview of 2016 covers all of our podcast programs from the Bohemican Podcast to the History of Alchemy, History of Germany, and multiple collaborative projects with other great shows. Pete and Travis highlight...
12.11.2015
Episode #48: Texas Czechs: Come and Take It
The guys from the "Come and Take It" podcast interview Travis and I about living in the Czech Republic and the contributions that Czech immigrants made to American culture in the great state of Texas. A show by podcastnik.com — visit...
09.28.2015
Episode #47: Faust and the Devil
On a special episode of the Bohemican podcast, we welcome the History of Alchemy podcast listeners with a topic focused on alchemy, a deal with the devil, and alchemical legend spanning nearly 600 years. Johannes Faust was more a myth...
09.27.2015
Episode #46: Jan Mydlar: Prague's Executioner
Jan Mydlar led an eventful life in the 17th century. He was well respected at his gruesome occupation as Prague's Old Town executioner. His story is of lost love, a cruel twist of fate, and being a harbinger of the...
09.15.2015
Episode #45: The Prague Pub Crawl
Join us for a tour of some of Prague's more unique pubs. We will take a variety of dives and celebrated watering holes throughout the city. We will recount the now defunct party tram, discuss the best Czech pub food,...
08.05.2015
Episode #44: Behind the Curtain of Podcasting
Join us tonight as Travis Dow interviews Der Buddler of the Secret Cabinet Podcast to talk shop on all things behind the mic. We will discuss the research, setup, cost, and know how on how to start up a podcast...
08.04.2015
Destination: Stara Boleslav
Stara Boleslav was the site of the murder of Saint Vaclav, or Wenceslas, some 1000 years ago. The patron Saint of the Czech People met his untimely death at the hands of his brother on the steps of the Chapel...
06.15.2015
Episode 43: Podcasting with China History Host Laszlo Montgomery
Travis Dow had a chance to meet up with Laszlo from the China History Podcast who was temporarily in the Bay Area and swung by for tea. On this evening's Bohemican Podcast we listen in to a chat about history,...
05.31.2015
Episode #42: The Swedes Are Coming!!!
The Thirty Years War was a brutal and bloody conflict in Europe. Many say the war started in Prague with the defenestrations, yet now the battle has come to the doorstep of Bohemia. The Swedish army, also comprised of ruthless...
05.13.2015
Bohemican Youtube Channel: Alchemy (Show One & Two)
Our first simucast of the Bohemican Audio Podcast and our new Youtube Channel. We take you to a real Golden Age Alchemy lab deep under Old Town Prague. A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news....

What's bohemican about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

bohemican episodes:

Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (PART ONE)

Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (Part Two)

The Czechoslovak Legion: Homeward Bound

A Czech Merry Christmas

Special Past Access DYK: Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion

Special Past Access DYK: Epic Fail of the Sinking of the Vasa

Special Past Access DYK: 1970 Marshall University Plane Crash

Special Past Access DYK: Comics!! Comic-Con in Prague

Special Past Access DYK: The Executioner of Prague

A Czech Christmas Krampus

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Episode #74: Destination: Brno

Episode #73: Interview with LingoNative App co-creator Andrew Jandacek

Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

Episode #71: Baseball in Czechia

Flight Over Bohemia

A Tour of Christmas in Prague

The Battle of Austerlitz

Episode #67: Our 5 Year Anniversary Show

Episode #66: An Interview with Sam Beckwith of PraguePig.com

Episode #65: The Accidental Hero: Lt. Col. Matt Konop

Episode #64: (ČARODEJNICE) The Spring Czech Tradition of Witch Burning

Episode #63: To Dance the Night Away: Czech Ball Season

Episode #62: 2017 Preview Show

Episode #61: Veselé Vánoce: A Czech Christmas

Episode #60: Celebrating Saint Martin's Day

Episode #59: Anthropoid Movie Review

Episode #58: Our American Trip

Episode #57: Czech Food

Episode #56: Tomas Bat’a: The Czech “Henry Ford” of Shoes

Episode #55: Czech Cottage Life

Episode #54: "The Exchange" on the Agora Podcast Network

Episode #53: Tuzeks and Czech Life Behind the Iron Curtain

Bohemican Bedtime Stories 3: Tales from Old Jewish Prague

Episode #52: Alphonse Mucha's Art Nouveau Phenomenon

Episode #51: Cyril, Methodius, and Greater Moravia

Bohemican Bedtime Stories 2: Prague Castle

Bohemican Bedtime Stories: Charles Bridge

Czechs in the Great War: The Battle of Dukla 1914-15

Episode #50: An End of an Era: Czech First Republic and the Munich Agreement

Episode #49: Our 2016 Preview Show

Episode #48: Texas Czechs: Come and Take It

Episode #47: Faust and the Devil

Episode #46: Jan Mydlar: Prague's Executioner

Episode #45: The Prague Pub Crawl

Episode #44: Behind the Curtain of Podcasting

Destination: Stara Boleslav

Episode 43: Podcasting with China History Host Laszlo Montgomery

Episode #42: The Swedes Are Coming!!!

Bohemican Youtube Channel: Alchemy (Show One & Two)