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GreenShift
Tourism Is Hotter Than Ever: Extreme Heat Is Changing How We Travel Now
GreenShift is a podcast from Skift that focuses on climate change and travel. Each week, Climate Reporter Darin Graham will report on innovations and challenges across the travel industry and speak to industry leaders and thinkers. Today, we look at extreme heat in Europe and elsewhere. I covered this in a feature-length story in early June that you can read here ('It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel), and then again multiple times over the past few weeks as temperatures broke records. Just this week tourists died across Europe from heat-related...
2025-07-03
42 min
Experience Croatia Tours Podcast
Dubrovnik- Dream travel destination, Famous movie and TV location, Historic ancient city and so much more!
Master tour guide, photographer and Hollywood movie consultant Ivan Vuković takes us through his hometown of Dubrovnik, Croatia.Ivan has spent all of his life in Dubrovnik (minus 3 days 😉) and he shares some tips and tricks that only the locals know of how to avoid not just the crush of the cruise crowd but also many of the thousands of stairs and expensive restaurants. Ivan also shares about many well known movies and TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Captain America, Vikings and more that have used Dubrovnik as a shooting loca...
2025-05-20
41 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 18: Heart Space
This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on April 13th, 2025. This somatization was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics: - sternum, manubrium, xiphoid process as the tail in the front - organs and bones of the thoracic cavity - countermovement of the lungs and the heart (ball and socket joint) - lungs embracing the heart - connection of heart and arms - thymus - cherishing and protecting the jewel of the heart - the essence of Life inside us - Dragon and Warrior archetype - personal...
2025-04-15
28 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.17 - Opening Perception & Coming into Relationship with Olive Bieringa
In the 17th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan is joined by Olive Bieringa in a lovely exchange about awakening the senses and opening the perception, new ways of learning, rewilding of the human spirit, performance art and resisting extinction through ecosomatic practices.Olive Bieringa is a dance maker, somatic movement therapist and cultural producer who grew up in Wellington, New Zealand. She is a Registered ISMETA Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator, a Certified Practitioner and Teacher of Body-Mind Centering®, Shiatsu practitioner and certified DanceAbility teacher, working with dancers of all abilities. She holds an MFA in P...
2025-04-11
59 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 17: Breathe & Trust
This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on April 6th, 2025. This somatization was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics: - Being overwhelmed by the world and its events- Healing- Transformation & Repatterning- Allowing rest- Nature as support- Finding the roots- Regeneration & restoring energy- External & internal breathing- Mitochondria- Anchoring in the heart- Kindness & Trust- Developing a personal practiceYou can watch the whole class here:https://youtu.be/foR1F0LEom4A big thank you to all the participants.What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation...
2025-04-11
25 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 16: Being Present and Facing the World (Pelvis-Heart-Brain connection)
This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on March 30th, 2025. The topic was Being Present and Facing the World (Pelvis-Heart-Brain connection). It was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics: Glands and glandular chainAttention and being presentImportance of lower glands and rooting for being present and coming into momentGlands and perceptionSeeing, meeting and facing the world and the fear that can come out of itOpening the sensesYou can watch the whole class here:https://youtu.be/6Xn08nJ-i7gA big thank you to all the participants.What...
2025-04-03
21 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.16 - Widening Embrace with Linda Hartley
In the 16th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan is joined by Linda Hartley, in a rich conversation about our relationship to nature and our own embodied being, hearing the voice of Earth, slowing down, Authentic Movement, connection of personal and transpersonal experiences, how to embrace both beauty and sadness, holding the healing space, redefining relationship to dying, and many other topics. For five decades Linda has been involved in the study, practice and teaching of somatic movement and embodied awareness practices. She is a Teacher of Body-Mind Centering® and the Discipline of Authentic Movement, a somatic an...
2025-01-22
1h 14
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.15 - Embodied Language & The Great Repatterning with Lisa Clark
In the 15th episode of the LTSY Conversations Ivan is joined by Lisa Clark. Lisa offers an embodied experience of yoga and movement. Her approach explores the many layers of our form, the deepening of consciousness through ongoing inquiry into the body, and embodiment as a pathway of liberation. She is Program/Educational Director of the School For Body-Mind Centering® Yoga Immersion Series. She is one of the leading innovators of the integration of Yoga and Body-Mind Centering®, actively engaged in the teaching, training, and development of this form for over 40+ years. She began her st...
2025-01-22
55 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 15 - Nourishment, Regeneration, Vitality
This is a somatization from the session 15 of the Living Body Series (December 22nd, 2024). The topic was Nourishment, Regeneration and Vitality. It was a session to end the year, calm down and land in our body, and feel the regenerative and nourishing power of our fluids and our cellular consciousness. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us. LIVING BODY is an ongoing online series of somatic explorations and...
2025-01-22
22 min
Surove Strasti
E367 – Vuk Vuković – Nejednakost kao posljedica politike elita i o crowdsourcingu investicija
Vuk Vuković je doktorirao političku ekonomiju na Oxfordu, suosnivač je fonda Oraclum Capital, jedan je od osnivača Udruge Glas Poduzetnika, te je nedavno izdao knjigu temeljenu na svom doktoratu "Elite Networks: The Political Economy of Inequality" a povremeno ga se može vidjeti i na TV-u kako priča o ekonomskim temama. Vrlo je širokih pogleda, i predstavnik je svježe generacije ekonomista koji uz teoretsko znanje i predavanja, to što zna aktivno testira u praksi. Možda ga se sjećate kako je s kolegama predvidio pobjedu Trumpa 2016. Razgovarali smo o tome kako funkcionira inovativni fond Oraclum Capital, o...
2024-12-09
1h 34
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.14 - Somatic Art & Wellbeing with Marina Tsartsara
In the 14th episode of the LTSY Conversations Ivan is joined by Marina Tsartsara, in a conversation about the connection of arts and somatics, and how it reflects to our wellbeing. Marina is a Somatic Movement Therapist (ISMETA Registered), Body-Mind Centering® Teacher, co-director of ISTOS (Official BMC® training in Greece and Greek Cyprous), a Dance & Visual Artist (MSc). The interdisciplinary nature of her practice led her to create the methodology of Somatic Art Practice®. She has performed and taught internationally since 2007.
2024-11-06
55 min
Life that said Yes
Contemplation 1: VIBRATION
Everything is VIBRATION. An emanating essence leaving its imprint in space. A drone tone radiating and modulating, touching other vibrations, making infinite varieties of creation. Frequencies making love. Creation is vibration. Sound and movement. Alive and palpable. Ranging from the finest, subtlest and rarefied, to the densest, condensed into matter. What is your drone? What is your essential tone? The imprint of your soul? A specific code pertaining only to you, born directly of the Source? I dive into the ocean of my vibrations and explore them, get to know them intimately, sort them out, befriend them, melt them...
2024-08-07
01 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 14 - Lymph & The Immune System
This is a somatization from the session 14 of the Living Body Series (July 28th, 2024). The topic was Lymph, Lymphatic (Immune) System. We were exploring the fluid of lymph, how it flows through the body, from the interstitial fluid around the cells (our inner sea), all the way to the neck area of subclavian veins where it enters the bloodstream and the heart. Exploring specific directionality and quality of lymph. Looking for fluidity of lymph and the lymph nodes. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we...
2024-08-07
25 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 13 - Embracing - Rooting - Balancing - Connecting
This is a somatization from the session 13 of the Living Body Series (July 21st, 2024). The topic was Embracing - Rooting - Balancing - Connecting. We started the exploration by becoming aware of our body and personal energetic space. Then we were playing with the Embrace Reflex (Moro), the reflex of opening our arms/body/perception to embrace the world, and its polarity of embracing ourselves, tapping into self-love and acceptance in the process. Establishing the central axis in the process and putting special focus on rooting deep into the ground. Feeling our heart and our arms embracing the world...
2024-08-07
34 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 12 - Endocrine Glands as Connection of Heaven and Earth
This is a somatization from the session 12 of the Living Body Series (July 14th, 2024). The topic was Endocrine Glands as Connection of Heaven and Earth. We were exploring endocrine glands from the Body-Mind Centering perspective, from the lower ones in the pelvis, all the way to the glands of the head. We were using sounding to activate the vibration of the glands (unfortunately, this hasn't been captured in the recording as it should have been, but the idea is that you yourself try releasing your voice from these structures). We explored how the glands (and other structures with the...
2024-08-07
38 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 11 - Support of Space & Skeletal System
This is a somatization from the session 11 of the Living Body Series (June 23rd, 2024). The topic was Support of Space & Skeletal System. We were exploring the support of Space (external & internal), how we can move through Space, but also how Space can move us. Releasing the weight into the ground, and establishing the support of the Skeletal system as our basic bodily architecture through which the weight pours towards the Earth. Becoming aware of the fluidity of the bones and the joints for more lightness. Differentiating the central axis and the periphery (limbs). Initiating movement with different parts of...
2024-08-07
35 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 10 - Receiving (Deep listening) - Mitochondria
This is a somatization from the session 10 of the Living Body Series (June 16th, 2024). The topic was Receiving (Deep listening) & Giving/sharing. We explored our brain as an organ, and then went into the nervous system, opening the back of our brain and the spinal cord, practicing how to receive incoming impulses from outside and inside of our body into that area and deeply listen (exploring sensory nerves which go into the back of the spinal cord). Then how to give back (motor out) through the front of the nervous system. One important element of the exploration was going into...
2024-08-07
31 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 9 - The Wonder of Lungs (Pt.2)
This is a somatization from the session 9 of the Living Body Series (June 2nd, 2024). We are again exploring the wonder of our lungs, this time not from the lens of embryology, but experiencing our present lung tissue and all the beauty and pain that it holds. We started the exploration by going into the three lobes of the lungs - upper, middle and lower lobe. Sounding and moving from each lobe, separating the lobes and feeling how they communicate among each other. Then we focused on lungs as a whole, and how the energy of the lungs radiates into our...
2024-08-07
38 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 8 - The Wonder of Lungs, Lung Bud & Breathing
This is a somatization from the session 8 of the Living Body Series (May 26th, 2024). We are exploring our the wonder of our lungs, from the embryological perspective and how it developed from our yolk sac; we explore how our LUNG BUD is formed, out of which our lungs eventually develop; we were playing with sounding this time as well, to embody the vibration of our lung bud and our lungs, feeling the specific organ quality of it in our grown bodies, it also being an organ of nourishment (through breath). We also explored the separation of windpipe from the...
2024-08-07
30 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 7: Digestive Tube
This is a somatization from the session 7 of the Living Body Series (May 12th, 2024). We are exploring our digestive system, from the embryological perspective and how it developed from our yolk sac; and the organ quality of it in our grown bodies, it being a central axis of the front body, connecting our mouth and anus as one continuous tube, providing support and feeling of nourishment. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes...
2024-08-07
36 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 6: Awakening the Senses
This is a somatization from the session 6 of the Living Body Series (May 5th, 2024). We are exploring our senses, and how to integrate them and awaken them. We also started the session with the navel radiation pattern from last time and from there went into the exploration of the six senses: TOUCH, MOVEMENT, TASTE, SMELL, HEARING & VISION. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us.
2024-08-07
35 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 5: Navel Radiation
This is a somatization from the session 5 of the Living Body Series (April 21st, 2024). We are exploring navel radiation - finding one's centre in the belly and allowing radial expansion from that centre into six limbs (two arms, two legs, head and tail). A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us.
2024-08-07
42 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 4: Beginning of Blood
This is a somatization from the session 4 of the Living Body Series (April 14th, 2024). We are exploring the development of our blood and blood vessels, embryonic circulatory system, front and back body being surrounded by the protective layer of extraembryonic mesoderm. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us.
2024-08-07
30 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 3: Nourishment & Protection - Front & Back Body
This is a somatization from the session 3 of the Living Body Series (April 7th, 2024). We are exploring our front and back body through the lens of embryological development. Nourishment and protection that these processes provide. The development of our organ and nervous system. The flow of blood and CSF. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us.
2024-08-07
34 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 2: Fluid Body - Sponging - Pulsation
This is a somatization from the session 2 of the Living Body Series (March 31st, 2024). We are exploring different fluids inside our body (intracellular, interstitial and transitional fluid), and their qualities of consciousness and movement. Feeling our container and fluid internal content. Exploring the flow of fluid through the membranes in and out of cells. Using the image of a sponge to bring fluidity into all parts of body and tune in to the pulsation of our natural impulse. A big thank you to all the participants. What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we...
2024-08-07
38 min
Life that said Yes
Somatization 1: Vibration - Conception - Cellular Breathing
This is a somatization from the session 1 of the Living Body Series (March 24th, 2024). We are coming into contact with our essential vibration, and embodying early embryological processes that had created us, starting with the egg and the sperm, and the moment of our conception. After that we are exploring external and internal respiration - the breath of our lungs, and the breathing of every cell. A big thank you to all the participants.
2024-08-07
47 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.13 - Being Wholly Present with Diane Elliot
In the 13th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan is joined by Diane Elliot, in an inspiring conversation (and song) about the gift of body, creativity, power of voice/language, spirituality of somatics and the Tree of Life. Diane is a ritual leader, spiritual director, writer, and teacher of Jewish embodiment based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Previously trained as a modern dancer, choreographer, and somatic movement therapist, Diane performed in venues across the U.S. and Europe and received numerous choreographic grants and commissions. She trained in Body-Mind Centering® with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, maintained a p...
2024-07-31
1h 12
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.12 - Miracle of Life & Embryosophy with Jaap van der Wal
In the 12th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan talks with Jaap van der Wal, a Dutch phenomenological embryologist, teacher, and author who provides a counterweight against the reductionist scientific vision of human existence and the embryonic journey that each of us has taken. They talk about the unity of soul and body, moment of conception, transition of death, parenting, mortality and overcoming scientific reductionism. Jaap van der Wal PhD is a medical doctor and until his retirement in 2012 he was Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Anatomy and Embryology at the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands...
2024-07-31
1h 08
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.11 - Life Force, Embryology & Qigong with Bob Lehnberg
In the 11th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan is joined by Bob Lehnberg for an amazing conversation about embryology, qigong and the Life force that animates All. Bob Lehnberg received his certification as Practitioner of Body-Mind Centering® (BMCsm) in 1990, and in 2002 Teacher of Body-Mind Centering. Since then, Bob has received teacher certifications for BMC Yoga, Integral Yoga and Supreme Science of Qigong. He has been teaching in schools of massage therapy and programs of somatic training since 1990 and has had the good fortune to teach BMC and somatic practices throughout the US and internationally in Europe, C...
2024-07-31
1h 06
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.10 - Somatic Training & the Gift of Consciousness with Gloria Desideri
In the tenth episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan talks with Gloria Desideri. Gloria Desideri is a Certified Teacher/Practitioner of Body-Mind Centering®, Somatic Movement Educator and Infant Developmental Movement Educator. She is also a certified Kinetic Awareness™ Teacher and a practitioner of Somatic Experiencing® (Dr. Peter Levine's work on the resolution of post-traumatic stress symptoms). She integrates her experience as a professional dancer and choreographer (1977 - 1992) with numerous movement practices and studies on the body-mind continuum. From 1984 to 1998 she lived in New York where she trained and worked first as a dancer and choreographer and then in t...
2024-07-31
57 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.9 - Nature & Self-Acceptance with Anka Sedláčkova
In the ninth episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations Ivan talks with Anka Sedláčková, an inspiring and experienced movement teacher, therapist, artist, dancer and choreographer from Slovakia, about nature, self-acceptance, creating a safe space, working with children and parents and many more interesting topics. Anka Sedlačková has been active on the Slovak dance scene as a dancer, choreographer and teacher since 1987 and has significantly influenced contemporary dance in Slovakia. She has been studying BMC®️ since 2000 and graduated as an Infant Development Movement Educator (2006), BMC®️ Practitioner (2013) and BMC®️ Teacher (2019). In 2003 she started to work with babies and children with...
2024-07-31
1h 01
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.8 - Evolving Beings & Creating a Nurturing Space with Katy Dymoke
In episode 8 Ivan talks with Katy Dymoke. Katy has been teaching BMC in the UK since 1997 and on other European programs. She integrated BMC into her practice as a Dance Movement Psychotherapist in the NHS where she was a specialist in touch and non-verbal methods in adult learning disability services for 9 years. Currently working with children and adults in education and health settings and in private practice. She has presented at conferences, and has published her writing on touch based working methodology and integrated dance. Katy is completing a PhD on the impact of touch in Movement Psychotherapy and...
2024-07-31
56 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.7 - Freedom, Choices & Respecting Individuality with Amy Matthews
In the episode 7 of the LTSY Conversations the guest is Amy Matthews, a respected therapist, teacher of yoga and somatic movement. Extremely eloquent and full of knowledge, Amy talks about her own path, freedom, choices, respect for individuality and spirals of movement. Amy Matthews, CMA, IDME, BMC Teacher, RSMT/RSME has been teaching movement since 1994. She is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst, a Body-Mind Centering® Teacher, an Infant Developmental Movement Educator, and a movement therapist and yoga teacher. Amy leads the Embodied Developmental Movement and Yoga and the Embodied Anatomy and Yoga BMC℠ programs in the United States. She co...
2024-07-31
1h 18
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.6: Making Connections & the Role of Community with Thomas Greil
In episode 6 Ivan talks with Thomas Greil, one of the founding members of Moveus. Thomas is a certified practitioner and teacher of the Body-Mind Centering®️. After training at the School for Body Mind Centering®️ in the US (1995-98), Thomas became a teacher in accredited programs in France (www.soma-france.org), Germany (www.moveus.de) and Italy (www.lebensnetz.it), where he continues to work as a trainer and pedagogical coordinator for the Somatic Movement Education (SME) and the Infant Developmental Movement Education (IDME) Program. As a therapist and trainer with a strong focus on movement development, he has deepened the st...
2024-07-31
1h 09
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.5: Creative Energy, Yielding & Opening Relationships with Friederike Tröscher
In episode 5 Ivan talks with Friederike Tröscher, one of his teachers in the BMC® SME program and one of the founding members of Moveus. Friederike lives in Rhöndorf (near Cologne). Her background is in occupational therapy, new dance, contact improvisation and rebirthing, with further experience in Biodynamic Massage, dance therapy and meditation practice. Many years she has worked with children with developmental challenges. She was trained at the School for Body-Mind Centering® under the direction of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen from 1995-2002. Since 1995 she teaches this work in different contexts (workshops, conferences, dance and music programs in universities) and...
2024-07-31
1h 04
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.4: Ancestors, Intergenerational trauma & Interconnectivity with Mariko Tanabe
In this episode Ivan talks with Mariko Tanabe. Mariko Tanabe is inspired by the healing powers of human movement and expression. She has been performing and presenting her choreographic works during the past 25 years in Asia, Europe, and North America. Mariko teaches workshops to dance companies and at universities, art centers and schools throughout the world. She mentors artists and maintains a private practice working with individuals of all backgrounds. For 12 years she worked with American dance master Erick Hawkins in NYC as a principal dancer, teacher and rehearsal director. She is the founder and director of the Body-Mind...
2024-07-31
1h 06
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.3: BMC® talks with Jens Johannsen (part 2)
Second part of Ivan's conversation with Jens Johannsen. Jens is a is a dancer, movement teacher and therapist from Germany. Since 1978 he has been exploring the relations of body and mind on personal, social and global levels. For many years he studied with teachers in the fields of theater, dance, voice, ritual, humanistic and Buddhist psychology, yoga, meditation, body-therapy and others. Among his teachers are Lama Chime Rinpoche, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen, Matt Mitler, Grotowsy-Laboratorium, Carl Rogers, Ron Kurtz, Bob Rease, Tim Buckley, Martha Moore, Aja Addy, Upledger Institute, Suprapto Suryodharmo, Amos Hetz. Jens has performance experience since 1980 and has been...
2024-07-31
41 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.2: BMC® talks with Nina Wehnert
In the second episode of the Life that said Yes Coversations Ivan talks to Nina Wehnert. Nina is a dancer and certified Body-Mind Centering® Teacher and Practitioner. She lives in Berlin and is teaching Body-Mind Centering® in classes, workshops, dance and yoga training programs and at dance festivals around the world. She has studied Contemporary Dance at Bewegungs-art, Freiburg and at SEAD, Salzburg. For over 25 years she has been dancing, researching and enjoying Contact Improvisation, and also teaching it for the last 10 years. She is also a yoga teacher and has learned yoga at OM Yoga, a yoga school th...
2024-07-31
57 min
Life that said Yes
LTSY Ep.1: BMC® talks with Jens Johannsen (part 1)
In the first episode of the Life that said Yes Conversations Ivan talks with Jens Johannsen. Jens is a is a dancer, movement teacher and therapist from Germany. Since 1978 he has been exploring the relations of body and mind on personal, social and global levels. For many years he studied with teachers in the fields of theater, dance, voice, ritual, humanistic and Buddhist psychology, yoga, meditation, body-therapy and others. Among his teachers are Lama Chime Rinpoche, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen, Matt Mitler, Grotowsy-Laboratorium, Carl Rogers, Ron Kurtz, Bob Rease, Tim Buckley, Martha Moore, Aja Addy, Upledger Institute, Suprapto Suryodharmo, Amos Hetz...
2024-07-31
47 min
Crowning Around
Episode 74: The Crown Season 6, Episode 10 Sleep, Dearie, Sleep Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss the series finale of The Crown - Season 6, Episode 10: Sleep, Dearie, Sleep. Together, they break down the series conclusion, the returns of Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, and the way that the finale grappled with death without actually killing anyone. Plus, Carlyn and Ivan give Sam a gift.
2024-01-24
1h 01
Crowning Around
Episode 72: The Crown Season 6, Episode 8 Ritz Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 8: Ritz and realize wait... so A Royal Night Out could have been real?! Lesley Manville finally has an opportunity to put her full range on display. Plus, Ivan shares his conspiracy about Peter Morgan's depiction of the Queen Mother.
2024-01-10
44 min
Crowning Around
Episode 67: The Crown Season 6, Episode 3 Dis-Moi Oui Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 3: Dis-Moi Oui. Together, they break down the return of the dog from the season premiere, analyze the blame pie chart, and dive into why The Crown may have decided to lean into Mohammed's narrative. Plus, Ivan has some thoughts on young Harry's PlayStation.
2023-12-06
43 min
Crowning Around
Episode 66: The Crown Season 6, Episode 2 Two Photographs Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, discuss The Crown Season 6, Episode 2: Two Photographs. Sam addresses the fact that The Crown chose to address him. Carlyn is a little disappointed in the maid's gossip game (or lack thereof). Plus, Ivan takes a look at the Royal Family website in the Way Back Machine.
2023-11-29
46 min
The Outfit Repeaters
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn remembers her time at cotillion. Plus, the bar has never been lower to finally abolish the Kinky Crown Award.
2023-10-01
57 min
Older & Wiser
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap - Crowning Around
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn remembers her time at cotillion. Plus, the bar has never been lower to finally abolish the Kinky Crown Award.
2023-10-01
57 min
Crowning Around
Episode 64: The Queen (2006) Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, dive into the 2006 Oscar nominee The Queen, written by none other than Peter Morgan. Together, they ponder how the events depicted in The Queen will unfold in the upcoming final season of The Crown. Ivan breaks down his own death plan, Ghost Protocol, while Carlyn remembers her time at cotillion. Plus, the bar has never been lower to finally abolish the Kinky Crown Award.
2023-10-01
57 min
Two Worlds, One Me
Ivan
Hold onto your headphones because our latest episode is here, and it was well worth the wait! This time, we're sitting down with a true adventurer, Ivan Djogic, who seamlessly bridges the worlds of Croatia and Iran. While most people dream of exploring the West, Ivan chose a different path—a road less traveled to the East. He embarked on a remarkable journey to Iran, a destination many wouldn't even dare to consider. And the surprise? After just five and a half years living there, he now calls Iran his home.Ivan is not only an...
2023-09-26
1h 04
Crowning Around
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap
While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.
2023-08-01
46 min
Older & Wiser
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around
While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.
2023-08-01
46 min
The Outfit Repeaters
Episode 62: The Young Victoria (2009) Recap - Crowning Around
While waiting for the return of The Crown, Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, watch Jean-Marc Vallée's 2009 film The Young Victoria, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent, Mark Strong, and Harriet Walter. Was this a political drama, a low-stakes romance, or a pseudo-thriller? Why not all three! Plus, Ivan shares which movie has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score that he still enjoyed.
2023-08-01
46 min
Take a Wander with Shebs
Dubrovnik's Tourist Guide | Ivan Vukovic
In this episode, I talked to one of the most eminent tour guides in Dubrovnik, Ivan Vukovic. We discussed in detail how he first gained a passion for becoming a tour guide, which has become a 20-year career. I went into detail about how he stays motivated and what makes him unique from his other colleagues. We discussed how Dubrovnik has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world, thanks to the Game of Thrones, and whether it's good for Dubrovnik with the number of tourists flocking the city. We also ta...
2023-03-27
31 min
Crowning Around
Episode 60: The Crown Season 5, Episode 9 Couple 31 Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 9: Couple 31. Ivan shares the secret to making a great omelet, while Carlyn again questions why The Crown refuses to introduce Darren to us. Plus, what did Diana do to make Ivan so angry?
2023-01-12
48 min
Crowning Around
Episode 59: The Crown Season 5, Episode 8 Gunpowder Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 8: Gunpowder. Ivan has a new favorite character, and Sam is still not a fan of Martin Bashir. Plus, the three of them try to gauge what level of involvement Queen Elizabeth and John Birt would have had in the conception of Mr. Bean.
2023-01-05
47 min
Crowning Around
Episode 54: The Crown Season 5, Episode 3 Mou Mou Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 3: Mou Mou. Ivan's cameo prediction is proven false once again by some surprising but familiar faces. Also, serious question, do they now need to check out Chariots of Fire?
2022-12-01
45 min
Older & Wiser
Episode 52: The Crown Season 5, Episode 1 Queen Victoria Syndrome Recap - Crowning Around
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.
2022-11-17
48 min
The Outfit Repeaters
Episode 52: The Crown Season 5, Episode 1 Queen Victoria Syndrome Recap - Crowning Around
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.
2022-11-17
48 min
Crowning Around
Episode 52: The Crown Season 5, Episode 1 Queen Victoria Syndrome Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 5, Episode 1: Queen Victoria Syndrome, along the way, providing their first impressions of the new cast and breaking down the transition from Season 4 into Season 5. Plus, Ivan provides his HMS Britannia expertise once again.
2022-11-17
48 min
Još podkast jedan
Pogled u budućnost i zarazni entuzijazam : : Aleksandra Coka Vuković | Nura Agencija : : JPJ 082
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2022-11-03
2h 17
Crowning Around
Episode 50: The Crown Season 4, Episode 10 War Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 10: War. This may have been the most fan-fictiony episode of The Crown yet, but there is something captivating about watching Elizabeth just go off on Charles. Plus, looking back, Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan each share which episode of Season 4 was their favorite, and look ahead to Season 5.
2022-11-03
1h 00
Crowning Around
Episode 48: The Crown Season 4, Episode 8 48:1 Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 8: 48:1. Is it the best episode of Season 4 so far? Sam thinks so, but Ivan isn't convinced. Plus, did Edward just serve us this line of the season? Ouch.
2022-10-20
54 min
Crowning Around
Episode 47: The Crown Season 4, Episode 7 The Hereditary Principle Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 7: The Hereditary Principle. Ivan recaps highlights from his recent trip to London, which included a tour of Buckingham Palace and an audio tour of Westminster Abbey narrated by (not Sir) Jeremy Irons. Plus, Carlyn's dentist is fancier than yours.
2022-10-13
46 min
Crowning Around
Episode 45: The Crown Season 4, Episode 5 Fagan Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 5: Fagan. It's a fairly straightforward episode, but there's plenty of room for some detours about electric toothbrushes, floorplan logistics, and superhuman fight moves. Plus, Ivan recounts the times he's contacted his local representatives.
2022-09-29
47 min
Crowning Around
Episode 42: The Crown Season 4, Episode 2 The Balmoral Test Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, are back to discuss The Crown Season 4, Episode 2: The Balmoral Test, in the process breaking down how they think they would fair at it. There's no protocol sheet for this podcast, so everything is fair game. Ivan laughably attempts once again to cancel the Kinky Crown Award.
2022-09-08
47 min
Crowning Around
Episode 36: The Crown Season 3, Episode 9 Imbroglio Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 9: Imbroglio. Together, they break down a packed episode that includes a classic royal scheme, a princess taking after her father, and the return of Wallis Simpson. Plus. Ivan shares highlights from his trip to Scotland.
2022-04-14
57 min
Crowning Around
Episode 32: The Crown Season 3, Episode 5 Coup Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 5: Coup. Dickie and Porchey both return, having aged dramatically differently. Sam, Carlyn, and Ivan attempt to learn "Horse Science."
2022-03-17
53 min
Crowning Around
Episode 31: The Crown Season 3, Episode 4 Bubbikins Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 3, Episode 4: Bubbikins. Ivan begins the episode skeptical of the newsroom depiction based upon his own experience in a newsroom some years ago, and tries to turn that energy into discontinuing the Kinky Crown Award. Will he succeed?
2022-03-10
54 min
Crowning Around
Episode 24: The Crown Season 2, Episode 10 Mystery Man Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 10: Mystery Man, and in doing so say goodbye to the first generation of actors from The Crown. Carlyn reveals the minimum amount of times an actor needs to appear on The Crown before she takes notice, and Ivan breaks down if Season 2 actually led to anything.
2021-12-09
53 min
Crowning Around
Episode 18: The Crown Season 2, Episode 4 Beryl Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 4: Beryl. This episode gets very high marks all around, with bonus points for bringing us Matthew Goode as Tony Armstrong-Jones. Plus, who doesn't love a duel?
2021-10-21
54 min
Crowning Around
Episode 17: The Crown Season 2, Episode 3 Lisbon Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 3: Lisbon. Philip forgets how to utilize leverage in the most important negotiation of his life, and we finally get rid of our least favorite character, Mike - which also means that we lose our new favorite character, Eileen. Plus, is Anthony Eden low-key the kinkiest character in the show?
2021-10-14
50 min
Crowning Around
Episode 16: The Crown Season 2, Episode 2 A Company of Men Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, recap The Crown Season 2, Episode 2: A Company of Men. Carlyn once again has a fan fiction idea, but swears she doesn't write real-life fan fiction. But seriously though, Eileen and that waitress? Power couple in the making, just saying. Come on, Eileen!
2021-10-07
49 min
Crowning Around
Episode 15: The Crown Season 2, Episode 1 Misadventure Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, return from hiatus to talk about The Crown Season 2, Episode 1: Misadventure. Remember when a boat got stuck in the Suez Canal? Crazy times. And will Queen Elizabeth ever make the correct decision that we can respect? Plus, star jumps!
2021-09-30
47 min
The Outfit Repeaters
Episode 15: The Crown Season 2, Episode 1 Misadventure Recap - Crowning Around
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, return from hiatus to talk about The Crown Season 2, Episode 1: Misadventure. Remember when a boat got stuck in the Suez Canal? Crazy times. And will Queen Elizabeth ever make the correct decision that we can respect? Plus, star jumps!
2021-09-30
47 min
ExtraVirgin Food and Travel
Postcard from Dubrovnik, Croatia
This episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Postcards comes from Dubrovnik in Croatia. Working as a tour guide, location scout and photographer, our guest, Ivan Vukovic couldn't be better placed to share the insider secrets of this beautiful medieval walled city on the Adriatic. Ivan tells us about his favourite restaurants, off-the-beaten-track but "must-see" sights and shares lots of useful tips. So, whether you're planning a visit or just armchair travelling, come along with us to Dubrovnik, Croatia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...
2021-09-09
19 min
ExtraVirgin Food & Travel
Postcard from Dubrovnik, Croatia
This episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Postcards comes from Dubrovnik in Croatia. Working as a tour guide, location scout and photographer, our guest, Ivan Vukovic couldn't be better placed to share the insider secrets of this beautiful medieval walled city on the Adriatic. Ivan tells us about his favourite restaurants, off-the-beaten-track but "must-see" sights and shares lots of useful tips. So, whether you're planning a visit or just armchair travelling, come along with us to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
2021-09-09
19 min
Crowning Around
Episode 14: A Royal Night Out (2015) Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about Julian Jarrold's 2015 film A Royal Night Out, starring Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Jack Reynor, Rupert Everett, and Emily Watson. Together, they break down all the bad accents, attempt to decode the confusing character motivations, and try to remember the last movie that they saw in a theater. Plus, this movie is available to watch in its entirety on YouTube, so you know we're going to read through that comments section. Broccoli emoji. All that and more on Crowning Around.
2021-04-29
1h 00
Flavor of Croatia Podcast
Dubrovnik The Pearl of Adriatic with guide Ivan Vuković
Ivan Vuković is a licensed tour guide in Croatia for the Dubrovnik area. Traveler by soul, tour guide by passion, photographer by love, black belt owner in judo. Traveled to 120 countries around the globe. National Geographic co-host and local expert featured in various foreign media about movies, history, and photo tours. Contact Ivan website www.dubrovnik-tourist-guides.com Instagram @dubrovnik_tourist_guide email ivan_vuka@yahoo.com This podcast is brought to you by Adriatic Gourmet, importers of premium Croatian delicacies. You can visit them at www.adriaticgourmet.com
2021-04-21
29 min
Crowning Around
Episode 13: Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2012 film Hyde Park on Hudson, starring Bill Murray, Laura Linney, and Olivia Colman. Prepare to hear about all of your heroes in incredibly unflattering lights, as the three of them try to glean something from this truly wild film. From sensual hot dogs to cabins in the woods, this film has both everything and nothing, and breaks Ivan to the point where he's singing his school song from elementary school. All that and more on Crowning Around.
2021-04-15
52 min
Crowning Around
Episode 12: A Special April Fool's Day Recap of Downton Abbey (2019)
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2019 film Downton Abbey, based on a quasi-argument Sam and Ivan had several episodes ago. Sam and Carlyn have not seen even one episode of Downton Abbey before, and are going in with zero context. Ivan loves Downton Abbey and has seen the movie twice, but has not rewatched it a third time to prepare for the podcast. What could possibly go wrong? Plus, have we uncovered a secret member of the royal family? All that and more on Crowning Around.
2021-04-01
38 min
Crowning Around
Episode 11: The King's Speech (2010) Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about the 2010 Best Picture Award Winner The King's Speech from director Tom Hooper. Was this movie really the best movie of 2010? Over a decade later, is it even the movie for which Tom Hooper will be remembered most? And how do the royal portrayals in The King's Speech stack up to The Crown? Answers to all these questions and more right here on Crowning Around.
2021-03-25
56 min
Crowning Around
Episode 10: The Crown Season 1, Episode 10 Gloriana Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 10: Gloriana. Now that they've reached the end of Season 1, they're ready to dive into some topics that went unanswered in Season 1, like whether or not Peter should order a hit on his ex-wife to get around the divorce rule. Ivan finally gets into the Kinky Crown spirit, and he also has been teasing Sam and Carlyn with some big news that definitely will not be a disappointment... Hopefully...
2021-03-18
56 min
Crowning Around
Episode 9: The Crown Season 1, Episode 9 Assassins Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 9: Assassins. Depending on who you are, this is either the Winston painting episode or the horses having sex episode, either way a strangely erotic exhibition for an episode of The Crown. We stan Aureole, though, so you'll hear no complaints from us!
2021-03-11
53 min
Crowning Around
Episode 8: The Crown Season 1, Episode 8 Pride and Joy Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 8: Pride and Joy. They debate which of the Windsor women has the most impressive episode, largely failing to come to a consensus, but one thing that they can agree upon is that that statue looks absolutely nothing like Bertie. Oh, and that it was nice to see Elizabeth finally release some of that tension that's been building up inside of her.
2021-03-04
51 min
Crowning Around
Episode 7: The Crown Season 1, Episode 7 Scientia Potentia Est Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 7: Scientia Potentia Est. The Queen feels dumb because she has little practical knowledge and all she can talk about are horses, so she hires Professor Hogg to just teach her general things. Meanwhile, the two oldest men in Britain seem to be having a contest to see whose health is worse, but at least it provided some fun Kinky Crown moments. Plus, Ivan tries to explain the appeal of Downton Abbey, and Carlyn has some thoughts about Matt Smith...
2021-02-25
50 min
Crowning Around
Episode 6: The Crown Season 1, Episode 6 Gelignite Recap
Sam Cheung, Carlyn Greenwald, and Ivan Vukovic, three regular everyday Americans, sit down to talk about The Crown Season 1, Episode 6: Gelignite. Margaret and Peter's connection is finally brought to the forefront, yet somehow it's the palpable tension between Peter and Tommy that's really stealing the show. And what's the deal with the Soho lunch club? Lewd jokes one second, high-level photojournalism the next? Pick a lane! Plus, Ivan extends a standing invite to whomever manages the Wolferton Station Twitter account. All that and more on Crowning Around.
2021-02-18
54 min