Culture Jumpers

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Culture Jumpers explores the funny, touching and dramatic ways people and culture make the jump from one cultural context to another. Listen on Spotify, Apple or your favorite app. In this award-winning show, the hosts share their stories as an Asian-Jewish couple and interview others about multicultural marriage, travel, kids, food and more. They also look at how pop culture translates globally.

  1. 08/05/2024

    Ads Are Temporary — but the Internet is Forever

    Culture Jumpers discusses a Chilean ad campaign that went viral on Twitter in March 2024 after originally airing over twenty years ago. Considered genius by many, the controversial ads caused a beef with George Lucas almost as big as the one between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:00:40) - Most Memorable Commercial - Mr. Owl (00:02:00) - Most Memorable Commercial - Whassup? (00:02:57) - The Cerveza Cristal Star Wars Campaign (00:06:53) - Ad Campaign Aftermath (00:09:03) - Why It’s Genius (00:11:11) - A New Life on the Internet (00:13:39) - Outtakes Listen to our Webby-nominated episode, “BIPOC Gamers, Animal Crossing, and the Mellowverse” from season one! References and Further Reading: 1. Budweiser Whassup commercial. (29 Dec 2006). Youtube. Retrieved on 14 April 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikkg4NobV_w 2. Cerveza Cristal Star Wars ad 1. (9 Jul 2009). YouTube. Retrieved on 14 April 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfRjN3txdM 3. Cerveza Cristal Star Wars ad 3. (9 Jul 2009). YouTube. Retrieved on 14 April 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y06AxkJviRQ 4. Cerveza Cristal Star Wars ad 5. (9 Jul 2009). YouTube. Retrieved on 14 April 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvI1bNfleFs 5. Classic Tootsie Pop commercial — How Many Licks? (15 Aug 2012). YouTube. Retrieved on 14 April 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6rHeD5x2tI&pp=ygUXdG9vdHNpZSBwb3AgY29tbWVyY2lhbCA%3D 6. Levy, Carly. (6 March 2024). “Turns Out George Lucas Wasn't A Fan Of Chile Putting Beer Ads In Star Wars Movies.” Cinema Blend. https://www.cinemablend.com/star-wars/george-lucas-wasnt-a-fan-chile-beer-ads-star-wars-movies 7. Newbery, Charles. (7 July 2004). “OMD CHILE'S PRODUCT PLACEMENT COUP: Snags Cannes Grand Prix for beer client.” Ad Age. https://adage.com/article/madisonvine-news/omd-chile-s-product-placement-coup/40570 8. Tide Super Bowl Commercials 2018 Compilation (4 Feb 2018) Youtube. Retrieved on 21 April 2024. https://youtu.be/7JfvCVJ_TNw?si=AnXf92UJiL6e_78R

    14min

  2. 10/04/2024

    Hallyu - The Rise of Korean Cool

    Culture Jumpers looks at how Korean culture has come to dominate the West. Whether it’s K-dramas and Squid Game on Netflix; Academy Award-winning film Parasite; K-pop stars like BTS and Blackpink; or the latest beauty trends — Korean influence is everywhere. And that’s not an accident. This week’s guest, Dr. Rosalie Kim, explains the history of Korean pop culture and Hallyu — the Korean Wave. Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:01:57) - Dr. Rosalie Kim & Seo Taiji and Boys (00:06:23) - The Korean War and the 60s (00:09:24) - Park Chung-hee Era (00:13:27) - The 90s and the Asian Financial Crisis (00:20:30) - Hallyu Highlights (00:21:51) - Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibit (00:30:05) - Outtakes References and Further Reading: 1. Jones, R. (2023, April 25). Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Makes a $2.5 Billion Bet on K-Content. Observer. https://observer.com/2023/04/netflix-ceo-ted-sarandos-directs-2-5-billion-to-south-korean-content/  2. BTS. (n.d.). Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/artist/bts/chart-history/hsi/  3. Marilyn Monroe performing for the thousands of American troops in Korea, 1954. (2017, October 14). Rare Historical Photos. https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/marylin-monroe-korea-1954/  4. The Pearl Sisters. (1968). A Cup of Coffee [Vinyl A Cup of Coffee]. Shin Joong-hyun. 5. In A Kadda Da Vida (cover by 신중현/Shin Jung Hyun). (n.d.). YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2024, from https://youtu.be/5U-lR7wEhRY?si=KSpai1Xa1YRAxi_m  6. (1995, October 8). The Simpsons - “Bart Sells His Soul” (No. 132). FOX. Retrieved March 17, 2024 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulDC1w1ydLI 7. 일하는 해의 노래 (Song of the Year of Working) - Korean Patriotic Song. (n.d.). YouTube. Retrieved April 7, 2024, from https://youtu.be/VDUBCPyyUBU?si=iCI675NjYUDiZgRM  8. Baron Cohen, E. (2006, October 24). O Kazakhstan [Digital Download O Kazakhstan]. Atlantic Records. 9. Chick, S. (2011, September 15). Shin Joong Hyun: South Korea’s psychedelic mimic turned master]. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/sep/15/shin-joong-hyun-korean-psychedelic  10. Santos, Brandon L. (2018). South Korean Nationalism and the Legacy of Park Chung Hee: How Nationalism Shaped Park’s Agendas and the Future Korean Sociopolitical Landscape. Chadron State Graduate Theses. 1. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/chadron/1  11. [신곡 무대] 누구나 기억하는 충격과 공포의 데뷔 무대! 서태지와 아이들 - 난 알아요 : 1992년 특종TV연예. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024, from https://youtu.be/Zr-9NlWLr5g?si=6zE7HATENC3iV0_J  12. Min-sik, Y. (2017, August 14). Hallyu’s future; limitations and sustainability. The Korea Herald. https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170814000686 ‌ 13. Falcon, E. (2020, March 16). Why Is South Korea a Global Broadband Leader? Electronic Frontier Foundation. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/02/why-south-korea-global-broadband-leader  14. MacDonald, J. (2022, November 13). V&A Showcases Korean Pop Culture In “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” Exhibit. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmacdonald/2022/11/13/va-showcases-korean-pop-culture-in-hallyu-the-korean-wave-exhibit/?sh=5960e7e63ef0

    31min

  3. 13/12/2023

    Does This Word Have an English Equivalent - Sobremesa

    Culture Jumpers is back with another edition of Does This Word Have an English Equivalent? This time, hosts Lionel & Ilana get some help from their friend, Darien Perez Ryan, to learn about the Spanish word and tradition “sobremesa” and discuss whether the word has an English equivalent. Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:55) - What is Sobremesa? (00:10:40) - Do We All Do Sobremesa? (00:16:58) - Does Sobremesa Have an English Equivalent? (00:19:54) - Credits (00:20:57) - Outtakes References and Further Reading: 1. Cocina con Fujita. “Bacalao de Vizcaína.” (Aug. 31, 2019). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixxu3zUgV_U 2. Corley, Susie. (May 10, 2021). “Sobremesa: The Cultural Trend We Need In Our Lives Right Now.” Delish. https://www.delish.com/uk/food-news/a36186360/sobremesa/. 3. Gonzalez, Clara. (Dec. 20, 2021). “Sancocho (Meat and Root Vegetables Stew).” Dominican Cooking. https://www.dominicancooking.com/sancocho 4. Randolph, Mike. (February 24, 202). “A uniquely Spanish part of the meal.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180424-a-uniquely-spanish-part-of-the-meal.

    22min

  4. 29/11/2023

    Filipino Food Goes Mainstream

    Filipino food is (finally) having a moment in the US. In this episode, host Lionel chats with two Filipino-American chefs about their popular restaurants in Philadelphia. Chance Anies of Tabachoy and Kathy Mirano of Tambayan share their approaches to serving Filipino food and introducing their culture to a wider American audience. Episode Transcript Mentioned in the episode: 1. Tabachoy: @tabachoyphilly 2. Tambayan: @tambayanphilly 3. Reading Terminal Market: @rdgterminalmkt Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:04:09) - Gaining Credibility As a Chef - Chance (00:10:57) - Gaining Credibility As a Chef - Kathy (00:21:38) - Convincing People to Try - Chance (00:26:29) - Convincing People to Try - Kathy (00:33:03) - What is Authenticity, Really? (00:37:35) - Feeling at Home (00:42:30) - Outtakes References and Further Reading: 1. Daughenbaugh, Wendy. (Aug. 2, 2021). “Reading Terminal welcomes 1st Filipino restaurant, Tambayan.” 6 ABC Action News. https://6abc.com/tambayan-filipino-restaurants-reading-terminal-market-where-to-eat-in-philadelphia/10914467/ 2. Stephens, Regan, Nikita Richardson, Brett Anderson, Priya Krishna and Sara Bonisteel.(Oct. 23, 2023). The 25 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia Right Now. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/article/best-restaurants-philadelphia.html 3. https://www.tabachoyphilly.com/ 4. “Tambayan.” Reading Terminal Market. https://readingterminalmarket.org/merchant/tambayan/ 5. https://www.tambayanphilly.com/ 6. ZipAtlas.com. (n.d.). Daly City, CA. Daly City, CA | 2023 | Zip Atlas. https://zipatlas.com/us/ca/daly-city.htm 7. ZipAtlas.com. (n.d.). Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA | 2023 | Zip Atlas. https://zipatlas.com/us/pa/philadelphia.htm

    43min

  5. 15/11/2023

    In Defense of the Chinese Menu

    Office jargon is a fact of corporate life. But what happens when jargon becomes culturally charged? In this episode, host Lionel explores the history of Chinese food in America in order to understand the origin of some strange office shorthand. Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:02:19) - The Chinese Menu Collection (00:10:19) - Class and Chinese Cuisine (00:19:40) - Is This Offensive? (00:29:49) - Conclusion (00:32:10) - Outtakes References and Further Reading: 1. Mumford, Tracy. (April 28, 2016). “Inside the world's largest collection of Chinese menus.” MPR News.   2. University of Toronto Scarborough Library - Digital Scholarship Unit. (n.d.) Menus Collection. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://digital.utsc.utoronto.ca/collections/menus-collection 3. Lee, Jennifer 8. (2008). The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food (First Trade Edition). Twelve.  4. Ray, Krishnendu. (2016). The Ethnic Restaurateur. Bloomsbury Academic.

    34min

  6. 31/10/2023

    Monsters of the Philippines - The Tale of the Aswang

    In this special Halloween premiere, Culture Jumpers Season 2 kicks off with a true-crime whodunit about monsters of Philippine folklore. In the years following World War II, residents of a remote village are rattled by things that go bump in the night. But all is not as it seems… Episode Transcript Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:02:50) - What Is The Aswang? (00:11:46) - What Killed The Huk Rebels? (00:17:44) - The Aswang Did Exist (00:21:18) - Outtakes Mentioned in the Episode: Season 1, Episode 3 - “Not a Bad Grass” - Lionel interviews his Grandma (or Lola) Virgie about her life in the Philippines, and how she escaped death at the hands of the Hukbalahap. References and Further Reading: 1. Ramos, Maximo. (Oct. 1969). “The Aswang Syncrasy in Philippine Folklore.” Western Folklore. Retrieved May 30, 2023 from https://www.jstor.org/stable/1499218. 2. Roos, Dave. (Mar 8, 2023). “How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines.” How Stuff Works. 3. Conliffe, Ciaran. (Apr 20, 2015). “Edward Lansdale, Intelligence Agent.” HeadStuff. 4. Ladwig III, Walter C. (2014). “When the Police are the Problem: The Philippine Constabulary and the Hukbalahap Rebellion.” Policing Insurgencies: Cops as Counterinsurgents. Retrieved July 2, 2023 from https://www.walterladwig.com/Articles/Huk_Chapter.pdf. 5. Barnes, Bart. (Feb 24, 1987). “Edward Lansdale, Prototype For 'Ugly American,' Dies.” The Washington Post. 6. Zarka, Emily. (Dec 11, 2019). “Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare | Monstrum.” PBS. 7. Open Vault from WGBH. (Jan 31, 1979). Interview with Edward Geary Lansdale, 1979 [Part 1 of 5]. https://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_76FF42FB387043579AAE7F39B43D2D1C. The Vietnam Collection. 8. Burns, J. (Writer), Henson, J. (Writer), & Harris, P. (Director). (1977, January 16). Juliet Prowse (Season 1, Episode 1) [TV series episode]. In J. Henson (Executive Producer), The Muppet Show. Henson Associates.

    22min

  7. 08/06/2023 · BÔNUS

    Feed Drop - Mixing It Up - A Deep Dive into Cross-Cultural Relationships (from Immigrantly)

    Tune in for this special feed drop featuring the hosts of Culture Jumpers discussing their multicultural relationship on the amazing Immigrantly Podcast, hosted by Saadia Khan. Originally released March 28, 2023. About the episode: Welcome to Immigrantly, the podcast that shares immigrant stories and experiences through a nuanced lens. In this episode, I am joined by Lionel Nicolau and Ilana Weitz, co-producers of the hilarious and insightful podcast Culture Jumpers. Together, we'll explore their personal experiences with cross-cultural relationships and how they navigate the challenges and joys of blending their diverse backgrounds. So, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired by the dynamic duo behind Culture Jumpers. Join the conversation: Instagram @immigrantlypod | Twitter @immigrantly_pod

    40min

  8. 24/05/2023

    The Filipino American Song

    What does Adam Sandler’s “Chanukah Song” have to do with Culture Jumpers and Filipino Americans? In the Season 1 finale, hosts Ilana and Lionel discuss Fil-Am representation in media, quiz themselves on famous Fil-Ams, and Lionel unleashes his inner rockstar. Episode Transcript Watch the full lyric video for “The Filipino American Song” on Youtube. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Prologue (00:04:42) - Act I: Naming Filipino Americans (00:13:27) - Act II: The Filipino American Song (00:16:31) - Credits (00:17:35) - Outtakes References and Further Reading: 1. Nuyen, Suzanne. (May 11, 2023). “'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet.” NPR. 2. A Rugrats’ Chanukah. (December 6, 1996). IMDB.com. 3. Palmer, Jordan. (December 14, 2022). “Here are all 4 versions of Adam Sandler’s ‘Chanukah Song.’” St. Louis Jewish Light. 4. American Idol. “I am Your Brother” Renaldo Lapuz audition. 5. Jose Antonio Vargas. Wikipedia. 6. De Pacina, Michelle. (April 7, 2023). “Filipino American lawmaker expelled by Tennessee’s Republican-led House over gun control protest.” Next Shark. 7. Holmes, Linda. (June 19, 2012). “Silverdocs: How Journey Found A New Lead Singer And Made Friends In Manila.” NPR. 8. Albert, Maddy. (December 22, 2020). “11 Iconic Christmas Songs That Were Written By Jews.” Kveller. 9. Surf Ninjas (1993). New Line Cinema. IMDB.com.

    18min
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Culture Jumpers explores the funny, touching and dramatic ways people and culture make the jump from one cultural context to another. Listen on Spotify, Apple or your favorite app. In this award-winning show, the hosts share their stories as an Asian-Jewish couple and interview others about multicultural marriage, travel, kids, food and more. They also look at how pop culture translates globally.

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  • Criado por
    Bad Grass Entertainment
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    18
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Site do podcast
    Culture Jumpers