Talking Vartan Podcast David Medzorian

Episode 52 of "Talking Vartan: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan Podcast profiles award-winning actress Nora Armani, whose one-woman play is about an Armenian woman who, in 1948, repatriates to what was then Soviet Armenia. It is also a play about family and the passage of time. Nora Armani, who Asbed David Medzorian interviewed, will perform the play in Providence, Rhode Island, on Friday, April 26th, and in Arlington, Massachusetts, on Sunday, April 28th. Details are below.

Episode 51 of the Talking Vartan Podcast looks ahead to this summer's Grand Convocation in Fresno, California. Host and Producer Asbed David Medzorian speaks with Grand Convocation Co-Chairs NS Alan Farsakian, Avak Tbrouhie ND Yeretzgin Roberta Hairabedian, and NAS Steven Adams, who serves as Registration Chairman and Convocation Advisor. The trio will update us on plans for the Grand Convocation and how you can join your fellow Knights and Daughters in Fresno this summer.

Talking Vartan's 50th Podcast Episode, "A Helping Hand," features a conversation with Der Vasken Kouzouian, an Asbed of Ararat Lodge in Boston and Pastor of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Cambridge, MA. His wife, Yeretzgin Arpi Kouzouian, joins Der Vasken for the interview recorded at the Talking Vartan Studio. The pair have just returned from Armenia, where they helped deliver and distribute clothing and boots to refugees from Artsakh. In an interview that will warm your heart, Der Vasken and Yeretzgin Arpi talk to the host and Asbed David Medzorian about the inspiration for the clothing drive and the challenges and rewards of their effort in bringing needed clothing and boots to the Artsakh refugees.

Episode 49 of the Talking Vartan Podcast features Part Two of our series, "Visiting Armenia." Host and Asbed David Medzorian continues his conversation with Patil Toutounjian, the Founder and Host of "The Armenian Traveler." Her video series on YouTube focuses on travel information for those considering a visit to Armenia or who are already in our motherland and want to enjoy their trip to the fullest. Topics include dining, transportation, sightseeing, entertainment, and much more. For additional travel information, check out Part One of our series on Talking Vartan Episode 48.

Episode 48 of The Talking Vartan Podcast is the first of two programs focusing on what travelers need to know when visiting Armenia, whether for the first time or as a seasoned traveler. Host and Asbed David Medzorian speaks with Patil Toutounjian, the Founder and Host of the YouTube Channel "The Armenian Traveler." Part One focuses on planning your trip, where to stay, the best ways to exchange money, dining, and transportation options.

This special Christmas edition of the Talking Vartan Podcast features holiday greetings and messages from Avak Sbarabed Hunan Arshakian and Avak Dirouhie Nancy Berberian Thompson. Christmas prayers are offered in English by NS Der Antranig Baljian of Saint Stephen's Armenian Church in Watertown, Massachusetts, and in Armenian by Der Aram Mirzoyan of Saint Hovhaness Armenian Church in Berd, Armenia. The program concludes with a special Christmas musical offering. Hosted and Produced by Asbed David Medzorian of Ararat Lodge No. 1 in Boston, Massachusetts.