Dr. Hareem Khan is a cultural anthropologist specializing in consumer cultures, gendered labor, and racialization. Her current research examines the burgeoning South Asian beauty industry in Southern California, focusing specifically on the entanglements of race, labor, and the commodification of cultural aesthetic practices.
Episode 20 - Bei-Ru
Musician, Producer Bei Ru joins the podcast to discuss his latest album 'Custom Made Life', his creative process, and what it’s been like producing during a pandemic and war in Artsakh. For more info, visit www.beirumusic.com
Episode 19 - Sebu Simonian (Capital Cities)
Singer, Songwriter Sebu Simonian (of Capital Cities) joins the Podcast to discuss the recent war in Artsakh waged by Azerbaijan against the Armenians living in Nagarno-Karabakh (Artsakh), his involvement in a benefit concert, and new music.
Episode 18
Fountain pens, cigars, revolution in Dominican Republic, and more….
EPISODE 17
Sevag and Esteban meet during the COVID-19 Pandemic (outdoors and practicing social distancing and armed with masks) to discuss keeping busy with films, novels, and looking ahead.
EPISODE 16 - DR. ADEYEMI ADEBIYI
Dr. Adeyemi Adebiyi conducts research in Atmospheric and Oceanic sciences at the University of California Los Angeles. His post doctoral research is based on the levels of dust particles in the atmosphere and its effects on local and global climate change. He is the 2019 recipient of the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. The University of Miami also granted him the Koczy Award for Outstanding Doctoral Level Research.
For more information on Dr. Adebiyi and his research, please click here.
Episode 15 - Tsvetana Paskaleva
Tsvetana Paskaleva is a Bulgarian documentary film-maker who has devoted her life to documenting the Armenian soldiers defending and fighting for the independence of Nagarno-Karabakh (Artsakh). She has produced over 170 documentaries the conflicts in this region. She received the highest award of Armenia in the field of journalism, the Movses Khorenatsi Medal. In addition, she has showed her films to the US Congress, United Nations, Amnesty International, and other organizations in defense of the Armenian community of Nagarno-Karabakh.
Episode 14 - Dr. Isabel Villanueva
A professional opera singer and researcher with a PhD in Communication Sciences and MA in Composition for Audiovisual and Film. Dr. Isabel Villanueva joins the podcast to discuss her research and collaboration with international Opera Houses and organizations in developing strageties to connect with young audiences
Episode 13 - Bate Forte Podcast
Sevag Mahserejian and Dr. Esteban Cordoba dive into their travel adventures in Japan.
Episode 12 - Vahe Berberian
A fountain of creativity and an outpour of artistic expulsions have led renowned artist Vahe Berberian to dive into the various yet unifying realms of playwriting, painting, directing, writing, acting and stand up comedy. Vahe joins the podcast in discussing the world of art, his personal journey, the contrast between good&bad art, information&wisdom, theatre and much more. For more information on Vahe and his work, please visit www.vaheberberian.com
Episode 11 - Willivaldo Delgadillo
Author, Activist, and Professor at UCLA, Willivaldo Delgadillo joins the podcast to discuss the history of Ciudad Juárez, his former and current novels, and the interesting experience of growing up on the border of Mexico and the United States.
Episode 10
Architect, Filmmaker, Designer joins the podcast to discuss the world of architecture, Virtual/Augmented/Mixed reality, and the art of storytelling.
Episode 9 - Nick de Carlo
Nick de Carlo is a PhD student studying Linguistics at UCLA. He joins the podcast to discuss language, its effects on culture, as well as music and travel.
Episode 8 - Ara Dabandjian and Aren Emirsian
Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, and Producer Ara Dabandjian (of Element Band) and Musician/Singer Aren Emirsian (of Harmful and Germany's Rinderwahnsinn) join the podcast celebrating their collaboration on a new album entitled Papak. The collaboration fuses Western-Armenian poetry with music composed, performed, and sung by both Dabandjian and Emirsian.
Episode 7 - Saro Sahagian
WWOOFer (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), Traveler, and advocate for Co-Operative Living - Saro Sahakian joins the Bate Forte Podcast.
Episode 6 - Mr. Margos
Cinematographer/Photographer Mr. Margos (Margos Margossian) joins the podcast.
For more about Mr. Margos and his work, visit http://www.margosmargossian.com/
Episode 5 - Simone Tenda
Simone Tenda, a Dutch squatter, avid traveler, an advocate for sustainable living, and a dear friend of the Podcast joins Sevag and Esteban during her first trip to Los Angeles.
Episode 4 - Daniel Cooper
Daniel Cooper is a PhD student studying Spanish and Portuguese at UCLA. A friend and travel companion of both Sevag and Esteban, Daniel joins the Bate Forte Podcast in discussing art, Spanish politics, traveling, and more.
Episode 3 - Armen Meshefejian
Drummer/Musician and avid traveler, Armen Meshefejian, joins Sevag and Esteban on Episode 3.
Episode 2 - Benjamin Moser
Benjamin Moser is known for his biography and translations of Brazilian author Clarice Lispector and he is currently working on the biography of Susan Sontag. Benjamin joins Sevag Mahserejian and Esteban Cordoba in discussing his most recent works and travels. www.benmoser.com. www.bate-forte.com. www.sev86.com.
