Romanistan

On this episode of Romanistan, we introduce a non-Roma international relations guest, , Logan Dulski, and the inclusive tarot deck they created, the Community and Connection Pocket Tarot Deck. We also hear from Romani artist contributors, Lane Friend, Robin Badaire, and Aurora Luna (aka Baby Recklesss). 

Logan Dulski (they/she) is a queer multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, writer, and city witch with a love for tarot. As the creator of the Community & Connection Pocket Tarot Deck, Logan has brought together the work of over 20 BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ artists to celebrate their home, Washington, D.C., through a travel-sized tarot deck designed to help foster a sense of connection for anyone navigating life in a big city.

In addition to their creative work, Logan serves as a board member for AIGA DC, contributing to the growth and development of D.C.'s vibrant design and creative community.

We also remind you that Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling is available for preorder, and the best way to get a signed copy is to contribute to our fundraiser or join us at a book tour event. 

Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Victor Pachas

With Music by Viktor Pachas

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

What hidden wisdom lies within the centuries-old practice of Romani fortune telling? Join us as Paulina and Jez preview their debut book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling. In this book, they not only share the spiritual techniques and business insights of fortune telling but also unravel the cultural significance and personal stories steeped in Romani heritage. Picture yourself in a Romani fortune teller's shop, with the warmth of blessed candles and the aromatic waft of incense, as you learn about the history and respect due to this age-old practice. You can read the full 2 chapter preview here, or on our website.

Our book tour has been announced on romanistanpodcast.com and our GoFundMe to make our book tour a reality. Come see us live, and if you can donate, you can get prizes like a shoutout on the podcast, a book plate, a tarot greeting card, a signed copy, & tarot readings with us! 

Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Preorder our book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, available from Weiser Books in October 2024. 

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Viktor Pachas

With Music by Viktor Pachas

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

We had such a beautiful interview with Ion Zanca, interwoven with music from his new album, ROMANI: The Untold Story. 

Ion Zanca is the founder of the Dallas String Quartet, a Billboard-charting Classical Crossover ensemble with over 700 million streams on streaming platforms. They have performed for multiple sitting U.S. Presidents, with superstars like Ed Sheeran, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean and Ashley McBryde and their last album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Chart. 

Their new album "ROMANI: The Untold Story" - composed by Ion Zanca, founder of the Dallas String Quartet - is a poignant musical tribute that honors the history and suffering of the Romani people during the Holocaust. In collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra, the album's five songs explore this dark chapter while celebrating the resilience and rich musical heritage of Romani culture. 50% of album presales are donated to the Roma Foundation.

Romani crushes this episode are Charlie Chaplin, Roby Lakatos, and Diego Cigala. 

Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Preorder our book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, available from Weiser Books in October 2024. 

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Viktor Pachas

With Music by Viktor Pachas, Ion Zanca, and Charlie Chaplin

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

We interviewed allies Lorely French and Carina Kurta who are experts on artist, writer, activist, and Holocaust survivor, Ceija Stojka. In an effort to preserve and share her work, there will be an exhibit of Ceija Stojka's artworks in conjunction with the events that are going on for the Culture Capital of Europe 2024 in the Salzkammergut. The exhibition,  “Hope that was what strengthened us” opens July 5, 2024 in the Ebensee Museum. The show runs until September. Listen to our conversation about Ceija Stijka’s work, influence, and amazing family.

Exhibit details: https://www.salzkammergut-2024.at/en/veranstaltungen/hope-that-was-what-strengthened-us/

Learn more about Ceija Stojka and efforts to share and preserve her work: https://www.ceijastojka.org/

Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.

Welcome to our second pride month interview!

Ruth Sullivan is a director of Traveller Pride, a UK based organisation that brings together Traveller people from the various UK communities to celebrate every aspect of our identities. Ruth is Queer and from a mixed Romany and Gorger family. She discovered her Romany ethnicity in her teens when her Grandad finally opened up about his life to his family. She has been working ever since to discover more about her ethnicity and culture, and to connect to people from her community.

“[Traveller Pride is a] group made up of Travellers (used as inclusively as possible) who are LGBT+ (likewise) who want to provide a platform for our intersectional community. We act as a network that can provide guidance, support and information to make life easier for LGBT+ Travellers as well as providing essential services, meetup spaces and collaborating with​ other organisations to make them more welcoming to us.” https://www.lgbttravellerpride.com/

Romani crushes are Dee Cooper, Jo Clement, Delaine Le Bas, & Fairuza Balk.

Consider donating to Free Palestine 

Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Preorder our book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, available from Weiser Books in October 2024. 

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Cherub

With Music by Viktor Pachas

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

We have a minisode honoring Romani Resistance Day, May 16th, and the resistance fighter Raymond Gurême. 

Resources: 
https://www.roma-sinti-holocaust-memorial-day.eu/history/raymond-gureme/

https://eriac.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RAYMOND-GUREME-new.pdf

https://www.romarchive.eu/en/voices-of-the-victims/genocide-holocaust-porajmos-samudaripen/

Roma Words, Roma Worlds hybrid book group through the New Providence Memorial Library with Linda Raedisch

We refer you to our past episodes on this day, season 1 episode 5 Romani Resistance Day, and season 2 episode 7, Romani Resistance Day with Jud Nirenberg, author of the amazing book, Johann Trollmann and the Romani Resistance to the Nazis, which is available on Amazon or you can request it from your local bookstore and library. 

Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Preorder our book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, available from Weiser Books in October 2024. 

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Cherub

With Music by Viktor Pachas

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

He honed his skills as a guitarist and studied music theory. With a deep appreciation for both Romani and western contemporary music, Luiee's compositions blend elements of flamenco, rock/ metal, psychedelia, and electronica. As a solo artist, Luiee Bloo has embarked on an exciting new project, Wheel of Fortune. You can find his music anywhere.

Follow Luiee on Instagram.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Keep an eye out for our upcoming book on Romani fortune telling published by Weiser Books available October 2024. 

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Cherub

With Music by Viktor Pachas & a sample of Luiee Bloo’s “Wheel of Fortune”

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo

Enjoy this interview with Deny Dobobrov and Janos Sztojka of World Roma Federation! WRF is hosting a flag raising ceremony in Chicago on April 8th for International Roma Day.  To honor and share their work, we talked to them about their organization’s beginnings, upcoming events, and their vision for the future.

Follow, support, & join World Roma Federation through their website at https://www.wrf-gov.org/ and on Twitter @ WRFederation, and Instagram @world_roma_fed_ and @deny_dobobrov. 

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. 

Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. 

Keep an eye out for our upcoming book on Romani fortune telling published by Weiser Books available October 2024.

Email us at [email protected] for inquiries. 

Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens

Conceived of by Paulina Stevens

Edited by Cherub

With Music by Viktor Pachas

And Artwork by Elijah Vardo