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CatNap DialoguesPuerto Rican a Hybrid Culture, a Talk w/ Dr.DeJesus RiveraHow many of you were born in a place you don’t even really know, This is the story of many including myself or my guest, who was born in NYC, but heavily identifies as Puerto Rican (where his parents are from). Over the years Puerto Rico has become more and more of a popular destination, but what makes Puerto Rico so special? The answer can be found in its super strong and adaptable people! Join me and Dr.DeJesus Rivera in a cultural conversation about PR! Dr.DeJesus Rivera is a professor of Spanish at the University of Ho...
2022-07-1238 min
CatNap DialoguesFrom Refugee to Elected Official, Meet Mr.VoHello world!
I apologize for my absence, but I have been working on my Thesis defense (which I passed!). Anyhow, there are a couple of episodes left before the end of season 1. Until then I have a special guest, State Representative Hubert Vo. Who is that you may wonder well, here is a short bio from the good ol' gov.com
"State Representative Hubert Vo proudly represents District 149 in Harris County. District 149 is located in southwest Houston encompassing most of Alief, and parts of West Houston and Katy. He has been part of the Alief c...
2022-04-2818 min
CatNap DialoguesShifting Identities, a talk with a Dominicano Meet UlisesHappy Valentines day!
Thank you so much for the support! I promise this episode was worth the wait. Meet Ulises, Ulises was born in New York City, however, he was taken back to the Dominican Republic to live with his grandparents as a baby in a little town called San Juan de la Maguana. Ulises was then brought back to NYC at the age of 6, but he didn't speak English--so he had to learn on the go! Ulises is a very smart young man, he shares his scholastic journey and how he felt navigating predominately white educational s...
2022-02-1630 minCatNap DialoguesFinally, a Doctor...Meet Anne Marie from Haiti!Meet Anne Marie, an MD from Haiti. Dr. Anne Marie is a medical doctor who practiced pathology and is now retired. In our conversation, we talk about her job trajectory, her family, and of course, language! As the interview runs its course, she recalls the weird linguistic differences and difficulties of learning medicine in English (lexicon). I was waiting for this “issue” to arise, medical language. I learned a lot, and I am sure you will too! So, sit down and relax!
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2022-01-2224 min
CatNap DialoguesHoliday Short - Twitter, Memes and Recirculation - London Centre For Interdisciplinary Research InstituteHello Listeners, today's episode is a little different, I wanted to share one of my most recent research presentations! On November 27-28, 2021 I had the privilege to present, here is a summary (abstract).
Twitter, Memes and Re-Circulation, by Milo Falconi
"Memes are a new format of ‘jokes’ that display an image or a series of them in one slot with various topics, some directed towards ‘reactions’ of a wide variety of topics. Sometimes people use ‘memes’ as a form of response, reaction, moods, feelings, opinions, jokes, etc. Usually memes are shared via social networking platforms such as Twitte...
2021-12-2327 minCatNap DialoguesJust another Kid from Queens, Meet Satome from JapanAfter a little break, we are back. Extend your welcome to Satome from Japan. Satome is doing some cool work in the deep Amazons at the moment, but she was raised in New York City. Her journey is like many of our generation's "0.5" peers. As we grow in a "foreign country" we realize that we don't quite look the same, and in the middle of all the confusion, we question the language and cultural aspects in our young journey. As we grow older, we take a look back and reflect on these moments and maybe question "where are you...
2021-11-0826 minCatNap DialoguesPura Vida, De Costa Rica to the world, meet IrwinSo many people think Costa Rica is an island, but it's not, though much of the culture is indeed Caribbean! Meet Irwin, unlike some of my guests who were born abroad, Irwin was born in Queens, NY--however, he was raised in Costa Rica, making Spanish his first language. Soon at the age of 15, he would find out he was actually American! Join us in his language learning adventure!
If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know! For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.r...
2021-10-2038 minCatNap DialoguesThe Philippines is more than just A SINGLE island it is multiple, Meet Teresa--and you'll know moreMainstream has us thinking that Filipinos are 'just' all from 'Manila', but the reality is that it's more than just it's the capital city. Come and join this conversation with Teresa, a multilingual Filipina, she knows so many languages she doesn't remember which ones! Her experience living in the south vs. the north is super relatable! Don't miss it!
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For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gmail.com
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2021-10-0824 min
CatNap DialoguesColombia Week Special: Meet ÆlienTo wrap-up our special Colombian Week, I have Ælien!!
Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia.
In this episode I have another fellow intersex activist and chemist Ælien R. She/they currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand. Our guest speaks about 5 languages, though they previously had “learned” English in their homeland (Colombia)—though they quickly came to the cold realization that they really didn’t know “much English”. As a result our guest had to really get...
2021-09-2736 min
CatNap DialoguesColombia Week Special: Meet Cristina Garcia Phd.Hey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia.
In this interview, we get to know about Cristina's experience navigating New York and now MD. Cristina holds a Ph.D. in Botanical Sciences and has specialized in Tropical Botany. When she first arrived in New York, she was a scholarship recipient and had the chance to work at the famous Botanical Garden in NYC. She thought she "knew" English, she was always at the top of her English...
2021-09-2318 minCatNap DialoguesColombia Week Special: Meet RafaelaHey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia.
In this interview, we get to know about Rafaela's experience navigating New York. Enjoy!
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For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gmail.com
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2021-09-2207 minCatNap DialoguesColombia Week Special: Meet AlexHey Listener, this week I will be posting 4 interviews of 4 people from Colombia, two Industrial workers, a doctoral/writer, and a chemist/activist--all of whom are from Colombia.
In this interview, we get to know about Alex's experience navigating New York. Enjoy!
If you or anyone you know would like to participate let us know!
For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gmail.com
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2021-09-2112 minCatNap DialoguesFrom the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan--meet Dawa!Meet Dawa, a native of Bhutan (The Land of the Thunder Dragon). Bhutan is a fascinating country, their language and writing are complex and somewhat unique. They have the greatest ecosystem, it's the only country with a negative carbon number...and so much more! Come meet Dawa, who now lives in NYC.
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For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gmail.com
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2021-08-2929 minCatNap Dialogues84 and Stronger Everyday, Meet Rosita (Armenian-Argentinian-American, Triple A+)At the age of 84, Rosita and I met working out at a local 'street gym'; she says, "I'm not embarrassed by my age; I'm proud." Rosita has been ass-kicking for a while now; she was born to Armenian parents, so she considers herself Arminian and Argentinian even though she was born in Argentina. Rosita has wicked stories about her migration into Argentina, Russia, Armenia, and the United States. If you thought you had it hard, think again. Come and join Rosita and me to uncover her language journey experience.
If you or anyone you k...
2021-08-2628 minCatNap DialoguesCarefully Smashing Machismo (Patriarchy) Through Education, Meet Rossana From Dominican RepublicRossana is a native of the Dominican Republic; she arrived in the United States at the age of 17. Despite her not knowing a word of English, financial struggles, cultural shock, and challenging Dominican traditional norms of women and "their roles in the family,"--she pushed forward. Come and join us in this very inspiring journey.
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For any further questions about this project, please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gmail.com.
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2021-08-2520 minCatNap DialoguesIntersex, activist, refugee, openly queer and amazing human—meet Mx.Aleksander from RussiaAlexsander is a native of Russia; he is open about his intersex variation, an activist, refugee, and openly queer human being. Alek came to the United States about 7 years ago and worked non-stop for the Intersex community in Russia and America. Now, with a master's in hand, a boyfriend, and a cat, he is pursuing his doctoral studies and is well on his way into Academia. Come and join us in this very educational and heartfelt episode!
Alek's Intersex Advocacy work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflW4pBIm5_MpecZxwmJ61EZVaXp9LwJcEjEGnkZW6nbFdjoQ/viewform
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2021-08-2034 minCatNap DialoguesFrom Uruguay, "La India Charrua"Meet Silvia aka, La India Charrua. Silvia was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and immigrated to New York at the age of 12. Come and join us to learn more about her, her English learning experience, and Uruguay!
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For any further questions about this project please contact Mr.Falconi at: uh.researchesl@gmail.com
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2021-08-1917 minCatNap DialoguesLove is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. Meet Carlos and Janeth (Guatemala and Peru)As Aristotle said, “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” But marriage is more like your wife inhabiting both bodies. HA, just kidding. Meet Carlos from Guatemala and Janeth from Peru, a married binational couple; they have been together for a while! They both arrived in the United States during their early teens, almost within a couple of months apart...later life would bring them together and create a family. Carlos and Janeth share how they felt "robbed" from learning both English and Spanish, come and find out if you ever felt this way! (well, if you...
2021-08-1228 minCatNap DialoguesMeet the Real MC from Cali, ColombiaMeet Camila, the living definition of "The New York Hustle State of Mind." MC or Camila was born in Cali, Colombia, but she grew up on Long Island, New York--she works in the mortgage industry, she's a licensed Real Estate Agent and a graphic designer. Like many, Camila was brought to the United States as a child; her language learning experiences are certainly relatable to those of us who came so early in life, you wouldn't be able to "hear" the difference. Join us!
If you're interested in buying a house in Long Island (Or need a r...
2021-08-1119 minCatNap DialoguesCan I have Broccoli and Chicken? From Taiwan, meet MichelleMichelle is a State of New York Government worker; she was born in Taiwan and attended CUNY! Learn something fun about Taiwan and my guest.
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2021-07-2816 minCatNap DialoguesSonal, From Math Tutor, To... An Independent Business Consultant, Born in India!Sonal Mohan is my former math tutor; we originally met in Houston, Texas. Sonal is an awesome and brilliant person. After finishing her master's, she moved to New Hampshire, where she is now an independent business consultant. She was born in beautiful India; she has a to say about the English educational system of India that was pretty insightful!
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2021-07-2318 minCatNap DialoguesMeet Dago, a PT and Artist from Cebu, PhilippinesMeet Dago, a Physical Therapist and Photographer based in New York City, NY. Dago/Dale was born on the Island of Cebu, Philippines. Cebu is located in the Central Visayas region, surrounded by other islands. Come and join us for some fun anecdotes and learning.
Check out Dago's art: http://www.dagosantos.com/
Check out Dago's NFTs: https://opensea.io/DAGOSANTOS
Follow him on Instagram: Dagorotype
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2021-07-2117 minCatNap DialoguesCatnap Dialogues - Exploring Language and Culture Through NarrativesCatnap Dialogues is a show that aims to explore Language and Culture through the everyday narratives of non-native English speakers.
Conversations seek to analyze how language acquisition varies from person to person based on their linguistic competency, experiences, and backgrounds.
Through the lens of Linguistic Anthropology, the host, Milo Falconi investigates the various aspects that individuals have traversed in their personal timelines to adapt to American Culture as immigrants.
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