Stranger at Home

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  • S2E2 - Digital Identity (Part 1)

    On this episode, Alex and Gil talk about the connections between expression and identity in the online and offline world, whilst introducing the show's final topic, Digital Identity. 

    Join us next time for the final episode of Stranger At Home, with special guests!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:

    Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels

    Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

    Thanks for Listening!

    This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts

    50 min
  • S2E2 - Citizenship: Part 2 (with Robbie Nicol!)

    Alex and Gil are joined by Comedian and host of both The Citizen's Handbook and White Man Behind A Desk to continue their discussion on Citizenship in Aotearoa, covering Civics education, voting, and more.

    Thanks again to Robbie for giving us his time and perspective! You can find his shows here:
    White Man Behind A Desk
    The Citizen's Handbook

    Join us next week for part one of our Digital Identity episodes! 

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:

    Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels

    Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

    Thanks for Listening!

    This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts

    55 min
  • S2E1 - Citizenship: Part One

    Welcome back to Stranger at Home!

    In this episode, Gil and Alex lay the groundwork for this season by having a discussion about citizenship, and the ways in which we're limited as citizens from participating in society.

    Join us next week for part two, with a special guest!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:

    Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels

    Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

    Thanks for Listening!

    This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts

    52 min
  • #13 - Citizens of The Internet

    Important Notes! This episode was recorded last year in October,  while Auckland was still in lockdown, and Artie now uses He/Him Pronouns. 

    This Episode, Alex and Gil chat with Artemis, the mind behind NZPol twitter sensation Greeniememes! We chat about what it means to be a micro-celebrity, navigating the nuances of identity formation and more! 
     
    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:

    Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels

    Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

    Thanks for Listening!

    42 min
  • #12 - The Beauty in the Gap

    This Week, Alex and Gil talk to Ryan Meachen about home, the responsibility we have to where we grew up, and the journeys we take over our lives. 

    Thanks to Ryan for joining us on the show!

    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:

    Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels

    Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

    Thanks for Listening!

    24 min
  • #11 - Men At Work

    This week, Alex and Gil talk to Isaiah Tiuka, who works with GIl as an RA at a Hall of Residence!

    We chat about NZ's youth working culture, supporting youth through mental health, the importance of music, and more!

    If you want to follow Isaiah, you can do so here:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah_tiuka/

    Spotify (For some sweet, sweet curated playlists): https://open.spotify.com/user/isaiaht2711?si=fa57317435df4d42

    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us:

    Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels

    Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini

    Thanks for Listening!

    42 min
  • #10 - Internationality

    This week, Gil and Alex chat with Zoe Janda, International Student at VUW and the founder of WIFE (Women in Film and Entertainment).

    We talk about the experience (and struggles) of being an international student, how New Zealand is presented and interpreted overseas, and just how annoying Film Bros really are.

    If you want to support Zoe and join WIFE, you can do so here:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4307046015986370

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wife.vuw/

    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    Thanks for Listening!

    38 min
  • #9 - Literally Just Talking to Ourselves

    This week, Gil and Alex catch up with one another after a tough winter break. 

    This episode might be a little hard to listen to, due to the topics we get into. So a general content warning for family death is in order. 

    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    Thanks for Listening!

    37 min
  • #8 - Talking To Ourselves

    This week, Gil and Alex chat with Dougal Mcneill, English Literature lecturer at Vic and head of the Tertiary Education Union.  We talk about defining one's culture overseas, how the english language fuctions in Aotearoa, and the the role of the Union here at Victoria Uni! 

    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    Thanks for Listening!

    37 min
  • #7 - Carving Out Community

    This week, Gil and Alex chat with Ronia Ibrahim about her writing, growing up in New Zealand, and the importance of her faith in modern day New Zealand!

    If you want to see some of Ronia's amazing work, we highly recommend these articles:

    Sunsets, Stomach Aches and Spiritual Glow Ups: A Ramadan Diary:
    https://www.salient.org.nz/features-2020/sunsets-stomach-aches-and-spiritual-glow-ups-a-ramadan-diary?rq=ronia

    The Cost of Being Visable: Anti-Asian Sentiment in the COVID Age:
    https://www.salient.org.nz/features-2020/the-cost-of-being-visible-anti-asian-sentiment-in-the-covid-age?rq=ronia

    And if you want to follow her:
    Twitter: @DilutedTrash
    Instagram: @Ronia.jpg

    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email!

    Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/

    Email: [email protected]

    Thanks for Listening!

    40 min

About Stranger at Home

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Stranger At Home asks the question: What does it mean to be kiwi? Hosts Alex Marinkovich-Josey and Gil Ostini seek to answer this question every week by chatting with guests from around Aotearoa New…