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We park. I step out of the car. I walk slowly. I hear the gravel under my feet. Ahead I see the gorgeous blue sky, and a sacred mountain manifests. A giant rock eagle spreads its wings, ready to fly. I step closer and stare into the canyon. My heart beats faster. Almost five thousand feet below, a river flows, pencil thin. I'm terrified yet in awe. As I contemplate the landscape before me, all concepts, identities, and words disappear from my mind. • If you have ever experienced something like this, you know how powerful it can be. The moment becomes an allegory. For me it symbolizes the state of humanity, standing at the edge of a precipice yet full of possibility. It also reflects what I want to achieve in my work. I am a cultural journalist and theater director. Whether in New York, Berlin, or Mexico City, I am inspired to discover new spaces of understanding and connection. • Welcome to Update from the Edge, a podcast where I explore these realms personally and with my guests. Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden.

Update from the Edge Andreas Robertz

    • Arts
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We park. I step out of the car. I walk slowly. I hear the gravel under my feet. Ahead I see the gorgeous blue sky, and a sacred mountain manifests. A giant rock eagle spreads its wings, ready to fly. I step closer and stare into the canyon. My heart beats faster. Almost five thousand feet below, a river flows, pencil thin. I'm terrified yet in awe. As I contemplate the landscape before me, all concepts, identities, and words disappear from my mind. • If you have ever experienced something like this, you know how powerful it can be. The moment becomes an allegory. For me it symbolizes the state of humanity, standing at the edge of a precipice yet full of possibility. It also reflects what I want to achieve in my work. I am a cultural journalist and theater director. Whether in New York, Berlin, or Mexico City, I am inspired to discover new spaces of understanding and connection. • Welcome to Update from the Edge, a podcast where I explore these realms personally and with my guests. Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden.

    George E. Joshua: a playwright in New York

    George E. Joshua: a playwright in New York

    On this episode my friend George E. Joshua and I reflect together about his experience as a Black playwright in New York City since the 1970's until now.

    A very special Thank You to Charise Green and Steve Jones, who played Maggie and Moose, and Angela Rostick and Charles Black, who played Roscoe and Eunice. 
    The Music credits for this episode got to Universalfield, SergeQuadrado, and Prazkhanal generously published on pixabay.com/music. 
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    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden. Written and produced by Andreas Robertz.

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    • 21 min
    Two Artists in Search of Freedom: A Conversations with Judith

    Two Artists in Search of Freedom: A Conversations with Judith

    This episode is about two parallel lives in two cities: my friend Judith’s in Berlin and mine in New York.

    Featuring Judith Evers.

    The music credits for this episode go to AlexiAction, AudioCoffee, SoulProdMusic, ComaStudio, and Coma Media generously published on Pixabay.com/music 
    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden. Written and produced by Andreas Robertz.

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    • 19 min
    My Friend Daphne

    My Friend Daphne

    How do you write about somebody whose presence you can feel every day in your heart but whose absence overwhelms you? This episode is in honor of Daphne Lopez.

    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden.

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    A very special thanks to actors Emy Coligado, Lydia Gaston, and Josh Domingo.
    Music by lesfm,  madIrfan, and enrique27naveda generously published on Pixabay. 
    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden. Written and produced by Andreas Robertz.

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    • 21 min
    Our Journey of Love Across Worlds - Part Three: our collaboration

    Our Journey of Love Across Worlds - Part Three: our collaboration

    What is the meaning of work and collaboration in a loving relationship? In the third part of our series together, Mario and I reflect about these themes and how they inspire us as artists.

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    Music by lesfm and AleXZavesa generously published on Pixabay 



    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden. Written and produced by Andreas Robertz.

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    • 18 min
    Our Journey of Love Across Worlds - Part Two: our connection

    Our Journey of Love Across Worlds - Part Two: our connection

    17 years into our journey as a couple, my husband Mario and I continue to marvel at the depth of our connection. In this episode we reflect together on the meaning of relationship and love.

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    Music by GoodBMusic  and by Zen_Man from Pixabay 
    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden. Written and produced by Andreas Robertz.

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    • 19 min
    Our Journey of Love Across Worlds - Part One: our differences

    Our Journey of Love Across Worlds - Part One: our differences

    Seventeen years ago I met Mario, my husband, in New York City. When I moved in with him I began to unravel my cultural identity.

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    Music by Asepirawan20, Jorik Basow, and Krassmas generously published on Pixabay. A very special Thank You to Mexican singer Maria Rosa for allowing me to use her songs “Vamonos” and “Serenata sin Luna” from her CD “Soy La Misma”. 
    Directing and editing assistance by Mario Golden. Written and produced by Andreas Robertz.

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    • 18 min

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