By Alicia Michelle
The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
This is episode 7 and I’ve got something to say. See what I did there? On this episode, you’ll join me on the midnight plane to Georgia, where the passengers have something to say as well…
Show Notes
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Gate crisis music - Melancholia Staroy Pornozvezdy (with Spurv) by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Air cabin ambiance - "Airplane, Seat Belt Beep" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
Georgian polyphony - Chakrulo by Georgian State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble - creative commons
Our lessons in history and visibility will continue in Istanbul…and you’ll be introduced to the first of my journey’s many ordeals. Take a deep breath, because DYSG only gets more intense from here on out! Are you ready? It’s okay if you’re not, because I’m not ready either…
Trigger Warning – the following episode contains strong language and descriptions of harassment and assault, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Moonlight car ride scene music Radicalnye Tanzi by AL-90 (from CODE-915913 - 06 album) - some rights reserved
Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque history scene music - 999 by Medianti
Show Notes
For more intuitive, offbeat content between episodes, follow me on Instagram @moonemissary.
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Reform my Turkish republic, Daddy…In this episode you’ll be introduced to the father of modern Turkey and spend a layover with me in Istanbul. Come prepared to learn some lessons about history and visibility. Oh, and don’t forget, meet me in Istanbul, not Constantinople.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Metro ride scene music - Çeçen Kizi by Seyyah - creative commons
Grand Bazaar scene music - Hicaz Zeybek by Seyyah - creative commons
Ataturk Quote
“If henceforward the women do not share in the social life of the nation, we shall never attain to our full development. We shall remain irremediably backward, incapable of treating on equal terms with the civilizations of the West.” Kinross, Ataturk, The Rebirth of a Nation, p. 343.
Cabin crew, prepare for take off. Georgia awaits, but first we’re going to venture off the edge of the map … into the abyss… and into the shadows of the subconscious mind…
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Racist-sounding song - Georgian March by Unknown
Show Notes
Further reading on the three pillars of white supremacy.
Good grief! Grab your tissues and stow away your tray tables, because in this episode we’re going to talk about funerals, flights, and a whole lot of childhood trauma.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Radicalnye Tanzi by AL-90 (from CODE-915913 - 06 album) - some rights reserved
Prelude Op. 28 N.15 by Frederic Chopin (performed by Giorgi Latsabidze) - creative commons
Show Notes
For more intuitive, offbeat travel writing, check out my blog, Moon Emissary.
Trigger warning for Mr. Putin – in this episode, you'll be introduced to the history of independent Georgia and a little program named Teach and Learn with Georgia. I'll also tell you why, out of all the world's places, I wanted to go to Georgia and how I found a reason to get there.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Show Notes
For further reading on Stalin and the Russian Revolution - "Young Stalin" by Simon Sebag Montefiore
RIP Mr. White, my 12th grade world history teacher - you changed how I thought about history
Forgive me, Stalin, I have sinned! In this episode, I've got a few confessions to share with you, including the story of my first visit to Georgia and some old fashioned Millennial angst.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Son by Monokle - some rights reserved
Traditional Georgian song - "Chaguna" by Supruli
The road to hell has to start somewhere - Alicia Michelle's path to Georgia starts in Washington, DC. As a disillusioned recent graduate working in the world's most powerful city, Alicia attempts to eke out a living through a series of routines on the way to her day job.
Track Info
Intro/Outro Music - Vchera by AL-90 - some rights reserved
Longing by Joakim Karud
Efimernaya Nenavist by AL-90 - some rights reserved
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Introducing "Do You Speak Georgian?" (DYSG), a narrative podcast coming this May to iTunes and Spotify. Launched to serve you straight-up, no nonsense travel writing, and to share a true story with all who dare to listen.
Music credits (No Copyright Music/ Creative Commons):
Kevin MacLeod - Carefree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owrhKIN3Y90
AL-90 - Vchera
https://soundcloud.com/fuselab/al-90-fmsao-vchera
Music by AL-90:
https://soundcloud.com/absurdlight
The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.