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It's Called Culture
By Folk and FadSociety & Culture
It's Called Culture episodes
- 088: Longevity or Bust
We explore the concept of centenarians and blue zones - regions known for their high occurrence of people reaching the age of 100. We discuss the Netflix documentary "Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zones" by Dan Buettner, highlighting the commonalities among the five blue zones featured: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece; and Nicoya, Costa Rica. We delve into their plant-based diets, reflect on the importance of whole foods, and discuss the significance of purpose and a supportive community environment for longevity.
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29 min - 087: The Hungry Ghost
We discuss the Chinese cultural belief in hungry ghosts (a specific type of residual spirit of deceased ancestors) including their origin and ghost month traditions. Did you know each leg hair not shaven can defend against three ghosts?!
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22 min - 086: Book Club Discussion "Stories Grandma Never Told: Portuguese Women in California"
First we hold a hilarious "Translation Bee" and then we discuss a book by Sue Fagalde Lick about Portuguese women in California. We explore the hardships faced by immigrants and the historical oppression of Portuguese women. We reflect on their strength and resilience.
47 min - 085: The Bridgewater TriangleBigfoot, and UFOs, and thunderbirds, oh my! We break down this mysterious place in our hometown’s backyard.32 min
- 084: O Weekend Update
A fun and casual weekend update including tickets to the church supper and an idea for training grounds for Portuguese children.
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22 min - 083: Initial Settlement of the Azores
In this episode we discuss the burning question on everyone's minds regarding the people who came over to test fertility of the lands and be the first to settle the uninhabited Azores in the 1400's... "Who would volunteer for that?!"
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Reference: The Azores by Walter Frederick Walker, 1886
33 min - 082: The Cultural Art of Ignoring Your Kids
In observance of Daughters Day celebrations around the world, we discuss the book Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff, which challenges Western-centric views of parenting. The discussion is eye-opening even for those who don't have kids.
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34 min - 081: Brazilian Medium Who Was Once At-Large
We discuss Netflix's documentary John of God: The Crimes of a Spiritual Healer. Idolized medium João Teixeira de Faria rises to international fame before accusations of abuse come from survivors, prosecutors, and the press. Warning: You'll never drink a Hi-C Ecto Cooler again.
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31 min - 080: Red Wine from Levira Distillery Floods Portuguese Village Street
By listener request, we cover the Great Vinho Flood of 2023. We've all seen the viral video of the red wine flowing down the road from the Levira Distillery in the village of São Lourenço de Bairro in Anadia, Portugal. Let's talk about wine surplus, similar spills, potential new crops, and firefighter calendars. #neverforget! #newfesta!
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31 min - 079: At the Festa with Guest: Kyler CanastraKyler travels across the Atlantic from Lisbon every year to return to his hometown’s Portuguese festa. This year we joined him at the Festa of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (Feast of Our Lady of Angels) in Massachusetts, whose traditions originated in Kel's mom's village of Água de Pau, São Miguel. We share the experience with you in this episode.47 min
About It's Called Culture
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First generation Portuguese-Americans reflect on their heritage in a sarcastic and entertaining collection of discussions that preserve the past of our culture and look to shape the future of it.
Sharing our own stories (and those of our guests and listeners) across the backdrop of the immigrant experience, we unwind ideas of guilt, fear, shame, and social norms influenced by ethnicity, religion, and media. Each new episode also has a segment dedicated to sharing mental health best practices (the elephant in the room of our culture).
Guests and listeners of all cultures encouraged!