Expat Sandwich

Expat Sandwich


Latest Episodes

Holiday Minisode: 2017 Wrap-up
December 23, 2017

Shoo 2017, shoo! Get on outta here! Usher in the new year and learn what's in store for 2018. PLUS a sweet clip of Charity Blansit explaining Christmas in Catalonia, giving new meaning to the "yule log." (from Episode 19: Barcelona)

#021 Rome with The Bittersweet Life
November 28, 2017

We talk with veteran public radio producer Katy Sewell and writer Tiffany Parks, hosts of the podcast The Bittersweet Life. Laugh, cry, and learn about life and Rome in the process!

#020 Culture Shock Flashback: Venezuela
November 21, 2017

There's so much going on in Venezuela these days, it's hard to keep up. Luckily we have Marian Lefeld, an artist from Caracas to help us understand and navigate the current political and economic volatility. Lefeld moved to the United States...

#019 Barcelona with Charity Blansit
October 30, 2017

Charity Blansit moved to Barcelona 17 years ago for love--before the smartphone and crush of tourism. She helps us make much needed sense around Catalonia's ongoing fight for independence as well as offering some guidance around cultural customs and...

#018 Peru, Ayahuasca and the Daniel Cleland Experience
October 18, 2017

We discuss the resurgence and research benefits of plant medicines. Daniel Cleland takes you deep into the Amazon and shares what it's like to take ayahuasca, the role of the Shaman, and his life in Peru.

#017 Culture Shock Flashback: French Edition
October 03, 2017

Culture Shock Flashback turns Expat Sandwich on its head. Instead of interviewing American expats, we invite foreign expats living in the United States to share their experience. In this episode we talk with French nationals Charlotte and Laurent...

#016 Japan with Mike Martino
September 18, 2017

Mike Martino went from jazz musician to second degree black belt in karate to software development and then finally being a potter living in Japan for the last 21 years. Martino offers incredible insight into Japanese culture, hilarious language...

#015 Peace Man: Judson Moore
September 04, 2017

We're back with Season 2! What do you do when you just can't help yourself helping other people? We talk with Judson Moore and discuss how to plug in through foreign exchange, Peace Corps, how to become a foreign diplomat and more. In OUR book, nice...

Season 2 schedule, survey results and more
August 29, 2017

Gearing up for Season 2--we're sharing some survey results, new season schedule and more! Please help our friends and neighbors in the Houston area by making a donation today.

Summertime
July 17, 2017

After wrapping season one, we do a little housekeeping and revisit our very first episode: France with Mark Repasky.