Diving into everything American via the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

NAO IN-DEPTH NYC music, food & culture
https://youtu.be/aR5xUPVbkTI

NYC Photographer Daniel D’Ottavio: NAO IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW
https://youtu.be/AA0thZ739Qo

NY HIP HOP (Short-History) NAO IN-DEPTH MUSIC https://youtu.be/BWYE7iJPnkM

NY PUNK-ROCK (Short-History) NAO IN-DEPTH MUSIC https://youtu.be/rKhUsz-wJuE

How to make Manhattan Clam Chowder | Francesco’s Kitchen | NAO IN-DEPTH
https://youtu.be/v9evm9C77fY

Diving into everything Canadian via the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

THE GREATER TORONTO AREA has a population of 6.3 million, making it the biggest city in Canada. This metropolis has many different cuisines, a diverse music scene and is one of the most multicultural cites in the world.

In this episode we dive into fun-facts, the Toronto Film Festival, MuchMusic and we discuss a very Canadian pastry.

NAO In-Depth Toronto Music, Food & Culture https://youtu.be/Irv612TUNYM

How to make BeaverTails
https://youtu.be/kT3ygDDbeHE

The BeaverTail pastry is a reference to the Canadian Fur Trade. Grant and Pam Hooker’s family recipe of fried dough was turned into a business. Francesco shows us how to make homemade BeaverTails and we discuss the winter ritual.

MuchMusic’s BACKSTORY
https://youtu.be/DcA67cslr_c

MUCHMUSIC made a big impact on Canadian culture in the 80s and 90s. The cutting edge music television channel was unique with it’s journalistic approach. Loved by fans and appreciate by everyone in the music scene.

Italian-expat Antonietta De Giovanni

https://nameandoccupation.com/2023/12/25/antonietta-de-giovanni/

Diving into everything Montreal via the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

Montreal is the second biggest city in Canada and one of the oldest cities in North-America. Home of the most famous ice hockey team in the world “Les Canadiens” (HABS). This multicultural metropolis as a downtown underground tunnel system and a city wide subway system to make life easy to get around. MTL as a large amount of attractions including festivals, concerts, clubs, museums as well as many restaurants with various cuisines.

NAO In-Depth Montreal Music, Food & Culture https://youtu.be/Gyyr9clA8hE

We explore in-depth the very popular Quebec street-food “Poutine”. We also dig into the backstory of the famous smoked meat Schwartz Deli, with its connections with “Montreal Steak Spice”, the owner-composer and “Celine Dion”.

The Montreal Steak Spice Backstory
https://youtu.be/Aoi9XTe-bv8

Legends of the music scene in the city include; Jazzman Oscar Peterson, William Shatner, Leonard Cohen and Arcade Fire to mention a few. The Montreal scene varies from indie, electronica, heavy metal, hip hop, blues, jazz to classical

Let us take you on a tour of Old-Montreal, Chinatown, Rue St-Denis, to then hike up the famous Mont Royal. The episode is filled with a jam sessions with Dave, Chris, Daze and Frank.

How to make French Canadian Creton | NAO IN-DEPTH Francesco’s Kitchen
https://youtu.be/VrDGxBT2MKo

The POUTINE backstory
https://youtu.be/HqDdbm41mSY

Mont Royal Blues | NAO IN-DEPTH MONTREAL (CANADA)
https://youtu.be/V8FFJCa2_2g

Norwegian Woods Cover via Mont Royal | NAO IN-DEPTH Montreal
https://youtu.be/pi0tT4BgtqY

Who are the Voyageurs? NAO IN-DEPTH CANADA (Short-history)
https://youtu.be/sTRd4ZiZ67k

PAINTER Erik Nieminen: NAO IN-DEPTH interview (Montreal-Berlin ARTIST)
https://youtu.be/TzpFBuwXmJw

Diving into everything Ottawa via the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

Ottawa means “traders” in the ingenious Alan Queen language. First a fur trade post to then become a timber town. Originally named Bytown, Ottawa is the Capital of Canada established by Queen Victoria of England in 1826. Parliament Hill Buildings is also home of the famous Rideau Canal that runs from Ottawa to Kingston on the famous St-Lawrence River. (UNESCO Site)

NAO In-Depth Ottawa Music, Food & Culture https://youtu.be/ssX-JQ-Hhm8

In this episode we tour around Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the Byward Market, Chinatown and Little Italy. We took a deep-dive into the very popular street- food “Poutine” and “BeaverTails”.

The POUTINE backstory
https://youtu.be/HqDdbm41mSY

We explore Lafayette, the oldest live entertainment bar in the city. We also visited Steve’s Music Store and the Bytown Theatre. Famous musicians from Ottawa include; Alanis Morissette, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Anka and Tom Green.

The Ottawa Valley area has a rich folk music culture scene. The French, Scottish and Irish all influenced the music in the area. Daze does a great report on “The Bender” music festival in the region. We end this special episode with music by Chris Carkner, Scott Allen, Birdie Whyte, CA & Sonny Show.

Bender Music Recap
https://youtu.be/KaVNRIOyoHg

Chris Carkner | Together | Music Video (2022) https://youtu.be/wJUP_kNDm9w

Dessert First Ottawa

https://nameandoccupation.com/2023/12/25/julia-gindra-dessert-first/

House of Paint Ottawa

https://nameandoccupation.com/2019/07/31/house-of-paint/

Kristina Allen

https://nameandoccupation.com/2023/12/25/kristina-allen/

South African Embassy: NAO IN-DEPTH Interview with Canadian Denyse Racine
https://youtu.be/jXxkV75s1ZM

https://nameandoccupation.com/2023/12/25/denyse-racine/

Discover El Salvador Culture

Diving into everything El Salvador via the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

Daisy recounts her early life living in El Salvador, from earthquakes, cuisine and the artistic nature of the El Salvadorien people who’s history goes back to Mayan architectural construction, sports and illustrations. Take an amazing can’t miss trip with Daze, back to her roots.

Name and Occupation In-Depth El Salvador
https://youtu.be/_SadNgSa4cI

In-Depth Interview with Daysi Amaya-Maragoni | My El Salvadorian Heritage
https://youtu.be/9_gClR_orm8

In-depth Cooking: El Salvador Style Cow Tongue https://youtu.be/h3Sf7zeg-Do

In-Depth : Cooking El Salvador Style Pupusa
https://youtu.be/KLsc64lPTiE

Discover Peruvian Culture

Diving into everything Peru via the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

Name and Occupation In-Depth Peru
https://youtu.be/TDbETwKxCbw

In-Depth Peru Interview with Marlene Doepner https://youtu.be/yaHUE1X1KOk

In-Depth Cooking: Chancho Adobado con Yucca Frita
https://youtu.be/do6Mr8cOWhc

Peruvian street-food TIPS: NAO IN-DEPTH Clips https://youtu.be/OxOIL8XATqs

What to expect climbing Machu Picchu… | NAO IN-DEPTH Clips

In my Peru travel-journal: NAO IN-DEPTH Clips https://youtu.be/AbUBtqLqBPQ

Floating tribe of Lake Titicaca : NAO IN-DEPTH Clips (PERU)
https://youtu.be/HL8ERgUNhac

Half a year on 17$/day in South America: NAO IN-DEPTH Clips
https://youtu.be/9uBaqHZgkbs

Discover Thai Culture

Diving into everything Thai via the music, the food and in-depth interview.

Name and Occupation In-Depth Thailand
https://youtu.be/aU5V9XhfZIU

That’s a lot of Buddhas.

Thai fights! Protect your money maker!

The sound of Siam.

Fear factor food

In-Depth Interview with Kwan Prasarnpan
https://youtu.be/nai8877pyBc

In-Depth: Chicken & Shrimp Pad Thai
https://youtu.be/ZVo2v407aVk

Discover Japanese Culture

Diving into everything Asian with the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

Name and Occupation In-Depth Japan
https://youtu.be/nqJ6rFmTumQ

Facts say seals are the way you “stamp” your name! Amazing detailed seals, and ninja proof floors?

The pufferfish is a delicacy which has an interesting side gig!

Pufferfish Rave

Frank show us how to make sushi

In-Depth The Japanese Sushi
https://youtu.be/OoDTs12nJ6A

https://blackvinylpublishing.gumroad.com/

Discover Vietnamese Culture

Diving into everything Vietnamese with the music, the food and in-depth interviews.

Name and Occupation In-Depth Vietnam
https://youtu.be/jChrfmLRU7U

In-Depth Interview with Myrthe Duursma about teaching in Vietnam
https://youtu.be/rUOQuJde-VM

In-Depth Cooking: Vietnamese Spring-rolls
https://youtu.be/3WZ4jfOT5Gk

In-Depth Clips: Cobra Medicine Wine
https://youtu.be/zeFyC9nMCpo

https://blackvinylpublishing.gumroad.com/