Culture Class Podcast

CT is my very first interview with a Nigerian. He talks about being born in the US as we trade funny 'Nigerian Parent' stories. Fun fact about CT; he considers himself a 'Disciple of Christ' but not necessarily a Christian. He explains the difference and also touches on the Nigerian civil war, why he became Vegan, his passion for education and why #BlackMenDontCheat

Kimora Kathaleya Green Polamalu is from Hawaii. She talks about how the Hawaiian culture is preserved despite being part of the US. She also shares from her experience growing up on the island and being shipped off to boarding school in Britain, how she plans on using her law degree, Hawaiian Pidgin English and why all Hawaiian girls are taught the Hula Dance.

He wants to distill in your home

He wants to purify his whiskey

He wants youto keep him warm

He doesn't want to pay the taxes

Adora Luster reads from her book #WhiskeyChocolate. She also talks about being named by her Older sister, growing up an Army Brat, experiencing racism for the first time in Germany , how she got into Chair Yoga & working for Playboy Enterprises. Her book Whiskey Chocolate (about love, sex and romance) is out now.

Retraction: Divine Oduduru runs for Texas Tech and not Texas A&M

Buy Adora's book whiskey chocolate here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1717080081/ref=sr_1_2

Yabbing or Roasting? Yo Momma or Ya Mama? Why are comedians so sensitive? Nosa & Scott draw similarities between Nigerian & American Stand Up Comedy. Scott also gives an insight into his Comedy journey; from being adopted and Growing up without his twin brother, to life in the Military and how he got into the business. He also shares his opinion on how comedians approach Netflix specials, writing jokes and why he loves Luois C.K.

In the spirit of Copa America, Nosa and Romina talk about soccer; what Forlan and the Uruguayan team did to Ghana & South Africa at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and how the team is performing now. Romina is a fascinating individual. She obtained scholarships to school in four different countires, speaks four languages and has lived in five countries. She shares some tips on how to study, talks about her brief stint in the Uruguayan Army, why she wants to road trip through Africa and if she'll someday run for President

Learn more about the Pomodoro Study Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique

Did you know the FIFA World Cup Soccer Ball is manufactured in a Pakistani city called Sialkot?

Natasha talks about growing up in the enterprising city, her passion for Educational Psychology, the Fulbright Scholar Program and why she loves Coke Studio Pakistan. She also lectures Nosa on what Ghazal is and the difference between Punjab and Punjabi. Watch Coke Studio Pakistan's rendition of 'Afreen Afreen' here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb4X1BWNO5k

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Morgan just came off a year+ of travelling. She shares her experiences in some of the 34 countries she has visited so far. She also talks about getting into trouble growing up, her interaction with Burmese women and why Bumble is her most trusted app while embarking on travel adventures. Check out her new website where she documents some of these trips (the-american-odyssey.com)

No guest today. Nosa talks about how and why he started the podcast and his plans for the future. This one is for the history books.

Tadai talks about her love for basketball, why she joined a sorority, her work with Monumental Sports and how her sports charity (Hustle Hard Global) is making an impact in Kenya.

Jonathan talks about his Hatian roots, his love for the violin, why he is re-learning spanish and countries he would love to visit. He also talks about the Hatian diaspora, the Creole language and what he feels is needed to better the lives of people in his country