Anything to Declare?

Nereya Otieno
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Notes on immigration from an American who left. A 12-part monthly series from Nereya Otieno. Audio versions of essays Nereya has written during her fellowship with writer, editor and podcaster Ann Friedman.

Episodes

  1. 22/02/2022

    vol.11 — Nereye, Nereya

    Can a homonym be a synonym? -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 11 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  2. 28/01/2022

    vol. 10 — Three Cheers for Hospitality

    An industry that gives and gives. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 10 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  3. 16/12/2021

    vol. 09 — What I Think About When I Think About Immigrants

    I think about you. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 09 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  4. 16/12/2021

    vol. 08 — But There It Was

    Art, Life, Imitation and Me. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 08 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  5. 23/10/2021

    vol.07 — The Interstellar Effect

    Or: How Christopher Nolan prepped me for a pandemic. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 07 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  6. 24/09/2021

    vol.06 — Too Many Birds

    ..and how many trees? On immigrants and refugees. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 06 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. "Too Many Birds" by Bill Callahan is featured prominently. Find the written version of this essay here.

  7. 26/08/2021

    vol.05 — Halfrican American

    On being seen as American for the first time. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 05 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  8. 21/07/2021

    vol.04 — Your Papers Have No Personality

    I propose a new type of immigration paperwork. -- Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 04 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here.

  9. 20/07/2021

    vol.03 — Pledge of Allegiance

    I had pledged myself to the country, so when does it do the same for me? Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 03 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here. Disclaimer: This is my first foray into recording, please excuse the amateur recording.

  10. 27/05/2021

    vol.02 — Who's Afraid of the Post Office?

    Me...apparently. Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 02 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E. Find the written version of this essay here. Disclaimer: This is my first foray into recording, please excuse the amateur recording.

  11. 29/04/2021

    vol.01 — Broken Up

    The beginning is a good place to start... Notes on immigration from an American who left. Episode 01 of 12. Written by Nereya Otieno, edited by Ann Friedman. Theme song is "Sea" by Raashan Ahmad featuring T.I.E.  Disclaimer: This is my first foray into recording, please excuse the amateur recording.

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Notes on immigration from an American who left. A 12-part monthly series from Nereya Otieno. Audio versions of essays Nereya has written during her fellowship with writer, editor and podcaster Ann Friedman.

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  • Creator
    Nereya Otieno
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nereya Otieno