CRO-AM Connections

CRO-AM Connections LLC
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Connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

  1. A Conversation with Jack Baric

    May 23

    A Conversation with Jack Baric

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. Today on our show wwe sit down for a conversation with Jack Baric.  Jack is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker who has made significant contributions to both film and the Croatian community.  His journey spans from his family's escape from communism to his advocacy during the Croatian War of Independence, and now his impactful storytelling in film. Join us as we explore Jack's background, his career, and the lessons he's learned along the way and to learn about his most current project telling the story of the Croatian National Basketball team in the 1992 Olympics during a time of war and a fight for Croatian Independence.  The film More Than A Dream is due out in 2028 during the Olympics in Los Angeles.

    34 min
  2. A Conversation with Marina Artukovic

    May 7

    A Conversation with Marina Artukovic

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In today's show we sit down with Marina Artukovic, she is a third year student at UCLA majoring in Pre-Law and she is the founder of the first Croatian-American Student Organization, Croatian Bruins, at UCLA.

    23 min
  3. A Conversation with Peter Hazdovac

    Mar 5

    A Conversation with Peter Hazdovac

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. Today on our show we sit down for a conversation with Peter Hazdovac, a Croatian American from San Pedro, California.  The interview with Peter explores his family's Croatian heritage, the evolution of their travel business (Adriatic Travel), community involvement, and upcoming events like the Olympics in LA in 2028 and World Cup Activities in 2026.  Discover how cultural roots and entrepreneurial spirit drive impactful community projects and international connections.

    37 min
  4. A Conversation with MC Rob G

    Feb 8

    A Conversation with MC Rob G

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In this engaging conversation, Rob Greenawalt shares his unique journey from a college student to a Croatian-American rapper during a pivotal time in history.  He discusses his family roots, the cultural significance of his music, and the impact of his song "Croatia's Gotta Be Free" during Croatia's war for independence.  The conversation also touches on his experiences in the music industry, reflections of his past, and the possibility of a future comeback, if the opportunity arises.

    1h 1m
  5. A Conversation With Robert Jerin

    Jan 14

    A Conversation With Robert Jerin

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.  The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In this conversation, Robert Jerin, a Croatian-American genealogist, shares his journey of tracing family roots and connecting with heritage.  He discussed his family's history, the evolution of his inerest in genealogy, and the importance of community engagement.  Robert highlights the significance of heritage tours in reconnecting individuals with their ancestral villages and relatives.  He also reflects on the growth of his online community and future plans for continuing his work in genealogy and heritage education.

    41 min
  6. A Conversation with Dino Mattessich

    12/13/2025

    A Conversation with Dino Mattessich

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In this engaging conversation, Dino Mattessich shares his remarkable journey from a small island in Croatia to becomming a prominent figure in the world  of lacrosse and coaching.  He reflects on his rich family heritage, the challenges of immigrating to America, and how sports played a crucial role in shaping his identity and values.  Dino's story is one of resileince, community, and the importance of giving back, highlighting the impact of cultural roots and personal experience on his life and career. In this conversation his journey through college athletics, coaching, and his connetion to Croatian heritage.  He discusses the challenges and successes he faced at various universities, including University of Maryland, University of Maine, University of Connecticut and Hofstra, and his involvement  in developing lacrosse in Croatia. Dino reflects on the importance of family, the impact of coaching young athletes, and the recognition he received through a Canadian stamp featuring his image.  The conversation highlights the growth of lacrosse internationally and the person stories that shaped his career.

    1h 31m
  7. A Conversation with St. George Lodge #66

    09/10/2025

    A Conversation with St. George Lodge #66

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture. The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their current day activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In today's show we sit down with Tim Komara, President of St. George Lodge #66 and Ron Ples a long time active member and trustee.  They will share the history of the lodge along with their roles, fond memories and future aspirations.

    57 min
  8. A Conversation with Nasja Boskovic Meyer

    08/24/2025

    A Conversation with Nasja Boskovic Meyer

    CRO-AM Connections connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.  The podscast is broken into three parts.  The first part is aimed at understanding the guests family heritage or Croatian roots.  The second part is about their activities in the Croatian community and how they are working to promote the Croatian culture.  The third part is learning about their future aspirations and what their organization is doing with future events. In today's show we sit down with Nasja Boskovic Meyer.  Nasja has a BA in Foreign Languages from the University of Missouri in St. Louis, she is a published poet, has been teaching the Croatian language and culture for almost 40 years and she was a prominent founder of the American Croatian Relief Project which became one of the leading groups in the US providing assistance to Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina which collected over 8 million dollars in aid money, food and medicine.

    1h 5m
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Connecting with Croatian Americans through conversation and events to share our culture.

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  • Creator
    CRO-AM Connections LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    CRO-AM Connections