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bohemicanPast Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (PART ONE)Part One........The Great War was a traumatic world event that helped shape the 20th century and continues to influence the world today. Follow Pete Collman to Belgium, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, and the United States to witness how the global community paid tribute to all those lost and forever changed by World War One.Past Access visited museums and battlefields across Europe to test limits of wheelchair accessibility at these historic locations from 2014 through 2018. The two years that followed were full of research and editing leading to this 2-part documentary....The Great War Revisited.
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2021-05-1520 min
bohemicanPast Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (Part Two)In Part Two of the Great War Revisited, follow Pete Collman to the battle of the Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele, and many points in between to experience the trauma we know as World War One.Past Access visited museums and battlefields across Europe to test limits of wheelchair accessibility at these historic locations from 2014 through 2021.
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2021-05-1529 min
Prague TimesHERE - Blood on the Snow: Czech Holiday Traditions w/Peter CollmanHERE - Blood on the Snow: Czech Holiday Traditions w/Peter Collman
Guest: Peter Collman, co-author of Curious Czech Christmas; podcaster for The Bohemican and History of Alchemy, YouTube channel Past Access
What holiday has a wallet that smells like fish, hallucinations of magical pig, a mutant baby, chocking hazards, molten lead exploding in your face, telling the future with shoes and eviscerated fish all over the sidewalk? Why, Christmas in the Czech Republic, of course!
Peter Collman, co-author of Curious Czech Christmas, gets into some of the details of the holiday season...
2020-12-1730 min
bohemicanSpecial Past Access DYK: Cher Ami and the Lost BattalionWorld War One was full of many great stories of bravery, sacrifice, and loss. The American "Lost Battalion" was one such story. Over 600 American infantrymen were surrounded by German forces in the Argonne Forrest in October of 1918. Their own American artillery mistakenly fired on their position and the only saving option rested on the wings of the carrier pigeon named Cher Ami.Veteran Suicide Hotlines:🇺🇸 USAwww.veteranscrisisline.net
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2020-09-0400 min
bohemicanSpecial Past Access DYK: Epic Fail of the Sinking of the VasaThe sinking of the Vasa in 1628 was a tragic and expensive failure by the Swede navy.On her maiden test run in August of that year, this top-heavy flagship took on water after opening the canon gunports and sank within minutes.Found nearly 330 years later, the Vasa was brought to the surface and underwent decades of conservation to be placed in its own state-of-the-art museum in Stockholm.This epic fail turned out to be a historic gift for millions of visitors to this amazing museum.
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2020-09-0200 min
bohemicanSpecial Past Access DYK: 1970 Marshall University Plane CrashThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash that took the lives of the 75 member football team, coaching staff, and boosters.Join Pete Collman as DYK looks back at the crash and the rebirth of this proud collegiate football program that rose from the ashes of tragedy to the joy of gridiron triumph.
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2020-09-0100 min
bohemicanSpecial Past Access DYK: Comics!! Comic-Con in PragueComic book superheroes take center stage on this edition of Past Access: Did You Know.Pete is on location at the 2020 ComicCon in Prague. Take a look at the history of this artistic pop culture medium and find out some of Pete's favorite comic storylines and graphic novels.Dust off that cape, it's time for a tour through comics history.
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2020-08-3000 min
bohemicanSpecial Past Access DYK: The Executioner of PragueExecutioner of Prague, Jan Mydlar, was a well known 17th-century man of the sword.His duty to his craft of torture and execution came in direct conflict with his personal sentiments with the condemned noblemen of the uprising known as the Battle of White Mountain.In 1621, the 27 noblemen that organized the protestant uprising we led from the gallows to the execution site in Prague's Old Town Square.Waiting for them, with sword in hand, Jan Mydlar......the Executioner of Prague.
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2020-08-3000 min
bohemicanA Czech Christmas KrampusPete and Travis back together for another Christmas episode from Prague!!! Tonight we talk about the spooky traditions centered around the season including good old Krampus.
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2019-12-1700 min
bohemicanTravis Makes Candy (help!)Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help! → GoFundMe Candy Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy GoFundMe short link (to share) gf.me/u/v48wqx Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow Support through merch: podastnikshop.com Podcastnik’s newest project, Past Acce...
2019-10-2000 min
bohemicanEpisode #74: Destination: BrnoJoin Pete and Travis for a road trip to Moravia in the Czech Republic to explore the city of Brno. Take in the museums, castle, fireworks, and battle re-enactments that make Brno so unique.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio...
2019-08-0700 min
bohemicanEpisode #73: Interview with LingoNative App co-creator Andrew JandacekJoin us for an interview with Andrew Jandacek, the co-developer of the Czech/English mobile app called LingoNative. We will talk about the need for this type of app assistance "on-the-go" as well as his personal story of an American adapting to his ancestral homeland of the Czech Republic. We dive into Andrew's family history and the escape of his Grandfather during the '48 communist coup.If interested, you can download the app LingoNative from the Google play store or Apple's App Store...or visit their website at http://www.lingonative.cz/?language=en.
2019-04-1100 min
bohemicanPete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast.Here's to 6 more years!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Do...
2019-03-0300 min
bohemicanEpisode #71: Baseball in CzechiaBaseball in the Czech Republic from little league to semi-pro.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography
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2019-01-2300 min
bohemicanFlight Over BohemiaAs seen on our Bohemican YouTube channel, come along with me and my son as we see the Bohemian landscape and castles from a different perspective. It is Autumn Beroun, Czech Republic.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast
2018-12-0500 min
bohemicanA Tour of Christmas in PragueNoted as one of the best Christmastime destinations for tourists worldwide, Prague has a magic unique to herself.Join me on a tour through the Czech capital of a Hundred Spires this holiday season..A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTub...
2018-12-0400 min
bohemicanThe Battle of AusterlitzThe Battle of Austerlitz, also known at the Battle of the Three Emperor, was a huge victory for Napoleon and the Grand Army of France. The Russians and Austrians square off against Napoleon in lower Moravia in what today is the Czech Republic. We take you to the 2018 re-enactment of this conflict and discus the battle, the ramifications, and the historic enactors.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Pa...
2018-12-0400 min
bohemicanEpisode #67: Our 5 Year Anniversary ShowJoin Pete and Travis in celebrating our 5 year anniversary for the Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast. Tune-in for our take on the past few years, our thanks to our listeners, and our plans for the Podcastnik Network.Thank you all for listening all these years!!!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitte...
2018-03-2300 min
bohemicanEpisode #66: An Interview with Sam Beckwith of PraguePig.comJoin us for some tea and conversation with writer and satirist Sam Beckwith, the creator of PraguePig.com. His expat viewpoint provides a perfect mirror to all the Czech stories not reported in the mainstream media. Celebrities, traditions, and the obscure are standard fare on the PraguePig. Sounds a bit like our Bohemican podcast :-)A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)...
2017-09-1700 min
bohemicanEpisode #65: The Accidental Hero: Lt. Col. Matt KonopIt was May 1945 and American forces were freeing the people of western Czechoslovakia from their Nazi overlords. Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop led several first contact missions into these Czech towns, mainly armed with his knowledge of the Czech language. Just like that, he became a legend. Konop's grandson, Patrick Dewane, has kept the memory of this accidental hero alive with his 90-minute, one-man play. We had a chance to talk with him on the eve of his trip to the Czech Republic for liberation weekend 2017.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for al...
2017-05-0600 min
bohemicanEpisode #64: (ČARODEJNICE) The Spring Czech Tradition of Witch BurningEvery April 30th, Czechs celebrate the coming of Spring by burning a straw witch that symbolizes the hard months of winter. This ancient tradition has roots in many European nations, including Germany, Sweden, and Finland. Grab a beer, a brat to roast, and join us for a night by the bonfire. Čarodejnice is here!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)...
2017-05-0200 min
bohemicanEpisode #63: To Dance the Night Away: Czech Ball SeasonIt is not just Vienna who has all the fun during the winter Ball season. Prague and cities all across the Czech Republic hold magnificent Balls in February and March. Tonight we will take you through all the steps of getting ready for the Ball, from dance lessons to proper attire. Lace up those dancing shoes, put on your long white gloves, and get ready to dance the night away.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Re...
2017-02-1900 min
bohemicanEpisode #62: 2017 Preview ShowJoin us of a recap of 2016 and preview for what is to come in 2017 on the Bohemican Podcast. Pete and Travis will go over show stats, top 5 shows, and read emails to the program.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio...
2017-01-1600 min
bohemicanEpisode #61: Veselé Vánoce: A Czech ChristmasIt is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and we will take you on a tour of the Prague Christmas market and offer you a seat at the Christmas Eve dinner table. Join Pete and his children as they wait for the Christmas carp and avoid the golden pig. Tune in and you will see what that means. Veselé Vánoce!!!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Acce...
2017-01-0500 min
bohemicanEpisode #60: Celebrating Saint Martin's DayTonight we will walk you through the Saint Martin's Day traditions, instruct you on how to cook a traditional roasted goose, and provide you a seat at the table for young wine and a roasted goose celebration in downtown Prague. Get your handcrafted lanterns ready....we explore the celebrations of Saint Martin's Day.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twit...
2016-11-1800 min
bohemicanEpisode #59: Anthropoid Movie ReviewThe Bohemican Podcast reviews the Sean Ellis film "Anthropoid" after the Prague film premiere on September 28, 2016. We talk of the historical background of the movie and how the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich had an immeasurable effect on the Nazi hierarchy and the Czech lands.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instag...
2016-10-0800 min
bohemicanEpisode #58: Our American TripWelcome to a special travel journal of our trip back home to America. On this episode, my kids and I will provide insight to the differences between Czech and American culture and highlight our vacation stops in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Michigan. This is our American vacation!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Po...
2016-08-1300 min
bohemicanEpisode #57: Czech FoodAn episode way over due. On tonight's Bohemican Podcast, we talk Czech food in many forms and interview Czechs and expats on their favorite dishes. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite pivo, and dig in! Dobro chutA show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Pod...
2016-07-0100 min
bohemicanEpisode #56: Tomas Bat’a: The Czech “Henry Ford” of ShoesOn this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we explore the life and times of Czech business innovators Tomas and Antonin Bat’a of Zlin, Czechoslovakia. Through two world wars and a communist take over, the Bat’a name survives to this very day. This is more than a story about Czech shoes. It is a story of good business sense, innovation, and perseverance. From the world famous Bat’a price standard to the early use of business air travel, the Bat’a business was second to none in central Europe. Come take a listen to 56 minutes of awesome-ness.
2016-06-0800 min
bohemicanEpisode #55: Czech Cottage LifeCzech cottage life is a tradition that goes back generations. It is a way to re-connect with nature in winter and summer. We will take you on a trip to the rivers and mountains to feel Czech cottage life, first hand.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik
2016-05-2100 min
bohemicanEpisode #54: "The Exchange" on the Agora Podcast NetworkFellow Agora Podcaster and friend, Thomas Daly, interviews Pete Collman and Travis Dow on their podcast exploits with the Podcastnik programs produced by this duo. As the host of American Biography, Thomas Daly focuses on the ins and outs of podcasting and the lives of these two podcasters.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Po...
2016-05-0800 min
bohemicanEpisode #53: Tuzeks and Czech Life Behind the Iron CurtainOn this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we take a trip back in time and revisit life in Czechoslovakia under communist rule. We will be joined by The Eastern Border podcast host, Kristaps Andrejsons as we discuss the black market, joining the party, keeping your head down, and shopping at the local tuzek.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Tw...
2016-04-0300 min
bohemicanBohemican Bedtime Stories 3: Tales from Old Jewish PragueIn our third special bedtime stories episode, my son Nathanael and I will talk about the history and legends of Old Jewish Prague. From the Jewish protector made of clay, to a water goblin of the Vltava River, Prague's Jewish community has a long and storied past. Join us tonight for a few stories before bedtime.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)
2016-03-2600 min
bohemicanEpisode #52: Alphonse Mucha's Art Nouveau PhenomenonAlphonse Mucha was "the" Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist of his time. He was known best for his distinct style. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs. His Slav Epic paintings were used as a pan slavic unifying movement and an illustrated history for the Czech and Moravian peoples. The Czechs call him "theirs" and his art is a testament to forward thinking with an historic relevance to the time in which he lived.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com fo...
2016-03-2500 min
bohemicanEpisode #51: Cyril, Methodius, and Greater MoraviaThe kingdom of Greater Moravia, in what is today the Czech Republic, was a high water mark for self governance of the Czech, Moravian, and Slovak peoples. The leadership of several strong rulers of the day and the influence of two Christian brothers, allowed Greater Moravia to thrive for brief moment in history. Tonight we talk about the influence on religion and language brought by Cyril and Methodius to the Slavic peoples of Central Europe.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on th...
2016-03-0300 min
bohemicanBohemican Bedtime Stories 2: Prague CastleJoin us for our second installment of the telling of Czech legends connected to the Prague Castle area.
We will discuss the stories of the bells of St. Vitus, the mourning of King Charles IV, and the mystery of Prince Wenceslas' mother, Drahomira.
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2016-02-0700 min
bohemicanBohemican Bedtime Stories: Charles BridgeOn our first edition of Bohemican Bedtime Stories we will explore several legends about the Charles Bridge in Prague. One of my favorite times of the day is spending the last few moments of the evening reading to my boy. I will read three well-known stories to my son, Nathanael, as we get ready for bedtime. The Builder of Charles Bridge. The Bridge of Eggs and Cream Cheese. Bruncvik's Sword.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Re...
2016-01-1700 min
bohemicanCzechs in the Great War: The Battle of Dukla 1914-15The Austria-Hungarian Empire had their hands full against the Russians in the fall of 1914 outside of Warsaw, Poland. By the winter of 1915, the defense of the Fortress Przemyśl took its toll as harsh winter conditions set in. The embedded Czech soldiers fought off the Russian siege, frostbite, starvation, and disease while deep in the Carpathian Mountains. The Battle of Dukla was the prelude to the utter devastation and horrors that would become common place on World War One battlefronts. Disillusionment of Czech forces under poor Austria-Hungarian leadership would lead to mass desertion and defection to Entente armies.
2016-01-1600 min
bohemicanEpisode #50: An End of an Era: Czech First Republic and the Munich AgreementThe end of World War One saw the creation of Czechoslovakia and the first republic. The Czechs were finding their collective identity and global footing when the Third Reich appeared on the scene. The Czechs and Slovaks were bartered away for the hope of "peace in our time" to appease Hitler. What would follow would lead Czechoslovakia back to protectorate status under Nazi Germany and later, the Soviet Union. It was the end of the first republic and an end of an era.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and...
2016-01-1000 min
bohemicanEpisode #49: Our 2016 Preview ShowThis 30 minute review of 2015 and preview of 2016 covers all of our podcast programs from the Bohemican Podcast to the History of Alchemy, History of Germany, and multiple collaborative projects with other great shows. Pete and Travis highlight the new topics to explore in 2016 as well as the exciting "side-projects" available for our listeners and viewers on the Bohemican YouTube Channel.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (Yo...
2016-01-0800 min
bohemicanEpisode #48: Texas Czechs: Come and Take ItThe guys from the "Come and Take It" podcast interview Travis and I about living in the Czech Republic and the contributions that Czech immigrants made to American culture in the great state of Texas.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcas...
2015-12-1100 min
bohemicanEpisode #47: Faust and the DevilOn a special episode of the Bohemican podcast, we welcome the History of Alchemy podcast listeners with a topic focused on alchemy, a deal with the devil, and alchemical legend spanning nearly 600 years. Johannes Faust was more a myth than a man but his legend helped to inspire alchemical discoveries and create unforgettable ghost stories here in Prague well after his supposed death. A modern day archaeological find in Germany may give proof that this man really did exist. Tonight we present the legend of Faust and the Devil.
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2015-09-2800 min
bohemicanEpisode #46: Jan Mydlar: Prague's ExecutionerJan Mydlar led an eventful life in the 17th century. He was well respected at his gruesome occupation as Prague's Old Town executioner. His story is of lost love, a cruel twist of fate, and being a harbinger of the subjugation of the Czech people. Join us as we introduce you to this 17th century man behind the cowl of death, Jan Mydlar.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new sh...
2015-09-2800 min
bohemicanEpisode #45: The Prague Pub CrawlJoin us for a tour of some of Prague's more unique pubs. We will take a variety of dives and celebrated watering holes throughout the city. We will recount the now defunct party tram, discuss the best Czech pub food, and introduce you to some Czech pub etiquette. Pull up a seat and order some Olomouc cheese and a cold pivo... the pub crawl starts now!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check ou...
2015-09-1500 min
bohemicanEpisode #44: Behind the Curtain of PodcastingJoin us tonight as Travis Dow interviews Der Buddler of the Secret Cabinet Podcast to talk shop on all things behind the mic. We will discuss the research, setup, cost, and know how on how to start up a podcast within the genre of history.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page...
2015-08-0500 min
bohemicanDestination: Stara BoleslavStara Boleslav was the site of the murder of Saint Vaclav, or Wenceslas, some 1000 years ago. The patron Saint of the Czech People met his untimely death at the hands of his brother on the steps of the Chapel that carries his name today. This small town, located just east of Prague, is also a pilgrimage site for thousands.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Li...
2015-08-0500 min
bohemicanEpisode 43: Podcasting with China History Host Laszlo MontgomeryTravis Dow had a chance to meet up with Laszlo from the China History Podcast who was temporarily in the Bay Area and swung by for tea. On this evening's Bohemican Podcast we listen in to a chat about history, podcasting, and listener questions for Travis and Laszlo . The questions came from the HISTORY PODCASTS Facebook group. You can find Laszlo’s excellent podcast is at http://chinahistorypodcast.comA show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.
2015-06-1600 min
bohemicanEpisode #42: The Swedes Are Coming!!!The Thirty Years War was a brutal and bloody conflict in Europe. Many say the war started in Prague with the defenestrations, yet now the battle has come to the doorstep of Bohemia. The Swedish army, also comprised of ruthless mercenaries, launched an all-out attack on Prague. A determined army of citizens are the only thing stopping the Swedes from burning Prague to the ground.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out ou...
2015-05-3100 min
bohemicanBohemican Youtube Channel: Alchemy (Show One & Two)Our first simucast of the Bohemican Audio Podcast and our new Youtube Channel. We take you to a real Golden Age Alchemy lab deep under Old Town Prague.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Sup...
2015-05-1300 min
bohemicanEpisode #40: Casanova's Final Years in BohemiaGiacomo Casanova was an 18th century Italian playboy and favorite among the who's who of European social circles. This adventurer and author had many exploits that were written in his autobiography, Histoire de ma vie, towards the twilight of his days. This extensive autobiography was finished when Casanova resided in the Castle of Dux or the Château Duchcov near Litvínov in Northern Bohemia.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our...
2015-02-1600 min
bohemicanEpisode #39: Ugly Wednesday: U.S. Bombing of PragueFebruary 14, 1945 - The closing months of fighting in Europe during World War Two proved to be very deadly as the Allies marched towards Berlin. The mid-February 1945 mission to destroy Dresden, Germany is still a point of historical contention to this day. However, many outside of the Czech Republic don't know of the reason why Prague is connected to the Dresden Bombing runs. The U.S. 398th Bomb Group mistakenly dropped it's payload on Prague during the bombing runs on Dresden, Germany. We examine the reasons that led to this bombing and focus on the aftermath in Dresden and in...
2015-02-0300 min
bohemicanEpisode #38: Great Women in Czech HistoryThe Bohemican Podcast examines the lives of three powerful woman in Czech history. From the mists of myth and legend to the humbleness of serving the poor and destitute, these women of Bohemia were determined and dedicated to their respective causes. The ancient Pagan Princess Libuse forged a new kingdom on the banks of the Vltava and foretold of the creation of the city of Prague. Her death sparked the Maiden's War against the men that ended in bloodshed and defeat for these warrior women. The noble born Agnes, daughter of King Otakar, forfeited her birthright and plans for...
2015-01-1500 min
bohemicanEpisode #37: Czech Christmas Eve CelebrationVESELE VANOCE to our Bohemican podcast listeners this holiday season. Tonight we invite you to join us for a Czech Christmas Eve celebration full of singing, fairy tales, and preparation for a special dinner. We will provide a tour across the Republic to visit various city Christmas markets and a stop over to see the feeding of the Cesky Krumlov bears. Christmas carp will be served this evening and in case you are not aware of this Czech tradition, Travis and I will walk you through how to make this traditional fish dish before you faint from the day-long...
2014-12-2500 min
bohemicanEpisode #36: Listener MailAs the Bohemican podcast nears our two year anniversary, we thought it best to dedicate an episode to responding to listener mail from around the world. We are very fortunate to have a loyal and vocal audience that spands over 15 nations worldwide. Listener comments help our show to improve and we hope to receive more emails as the Bohemican podcast enters year three in 2015.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our ne...
2014-12-0600 min
bohemicanEpisode #35: Sir Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport to FreedomThe Czech Republic honored Sir Nicholas Winton with the Order of the White Lion in October of 2014. This 105-year-old U.K. citizen received this award for his work to rescue 669 Czech children from the growing dangers of Nazi Germany in 1938 and '39. Today, over 6000 individuals can, in part, thank their existence to Sir Winton and the others to organize eight trains to freedom for Jewish and gentile children.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic....
2014-11-1000 min
bohemicanEpisode #34: The Battle of White Mountain (Bila Hora)The Thirty Years' War ravaged Europe through the mid-17th century. The seeds that were laid with the defenestration of Prague and the subsequent near-by battle of Bila Hora, or White Mountain, created a religious and political firestorm. The Bohemican podcast will take you step-by-step through the battle, visit the 2014 re-enactment in Prague, and summarize the after effects of the executions that followed this benchmark battle in 1620.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Ch...
2014-10-1500 min
bohemicanEpisode #33: Enemies of the State: The Vojna Prison & Labor CampThe Vojna Prison was one of the largest forced labor camps in 1950's Czechoslovakia. The newly entrenched communist government began the work of imprisoning thousands of Czech citizens on the grounds of treason against the state. Anyone deemed a threat to the new order was sentenced to years of forced labor in the uranium mines of Vojna, just south of Prague. We visit the remains of this camp on this episode of the Bohemican podcast.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on th...
2014-09-2600 min
bohemicanEpisode #32: A Tour of Prague ZooLions, tigers, and Medveds! Yep, in this episode the Bohemican Podcast takes you on a tour of the Prague Zoo. Not only will we show you the animals, but we will glance over the history of the park. The Prague Zoo was a sanctuary for at risk animals during bombing raids in World War Two and survived one of the worst floods in European history in 2002. Grabs the kids and let's head to the zoo!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on th...
2014-09-1700 min
bohemicanDestination: City of Strakonice: Bagpipes, Beer, and Fez HatsEvery two years, the city Strakonice plays host to the International Bagpipe Festival and the Bohemican Podcast gives you a front seat. We will also look into the other aspects of Strakonice that make this town unique. Grab a Dudak pivo, put on your fez hat, and get ready for some bagpipes.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bo...
2014-08-3100 min
bohemicanDestination: Tolstejn Castle and the Robber KnightsLocated in the Liberec Region, Tolstejn Castle is a "living" 15th century ruin. It is recognized as one of the more popular tourist destinations for castle enthusiasts. Hike, bike, or drive to this northern Czech Republic ruin and you will be rewarded with good beer and food from the pub and maybe, just maybe, find the hidden treasure of Robber Knights.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Ac...
2014-08-1700 min
bohemicanEpisode #31: Battle of Chlum 1866: The Killing Fields of KoniggratzThe Bohemican Podcast takes to the field of battle for a 2014 re-enactment of the Battle of Chlum. This decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War took place on July 3, 1866 in the Bohemian fields near Hradec Kralove (Koniggratz). This 19th century “killing field” would see over 40,000 killed, wounded, or captured by battle’s end.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemica...
2014-07-2100 min
bohemicanEpisode #30: The Masin Brothers: Freedom Fighters or TerroristsSome Czechs called them stone cold murders while others named them heroes of the oppressed. The Masin brother's left a divided legacy among the Czech people during their escape from communist controlled Czechoslovakia in the early 1950s. The two brothers, Josef and Ctirad, led a ragtag "Group of Five" that believed they could start a Czech resistance force behind the Soviet Iron Curtain. The Bohemican Podcast follows the manhunt and daring escape to the West of the Masin brothers.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.co...
2014-07-0200 min
bohemicanEpisode #29: Czech Legends and Fairy TalesThe Bohemican Podcast explores the telling of ancient legends and fairy tales connected to the Czech people. The cultural and historical significance to the oral and written traditions are presented in this edition with the re-telling of several Czech stories.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik
2014-06-1000 min
bohemicanEpisode #28: Klement Gottwald: Stalin's Protege in PowerWe examine Czechoslovakia's first Communist President and consistently voted "Worst Czech Leader", Klement Gottwald. What many would call a "true believer" in the socialist construct, Gottwald helped the communist party gain a foot-hold in Czechoslovak politics following World War Two with a political coup backed by Moscow. During this time political rivals were ruined, dissidents were imprisoned in labor camps, and public and secret trials against individuals linked to underground movements were conducted. Gottwald took the actions similar to the pages from Stalin's "playbook". The communists were entrenched in power and the Iron Curtain fell in front of the...
2014-05-1800 min
bohemicanEpisode #27: Pilsen's "Thank You America" Liberation FestivalIt is 1945...again. At least it is in the Czech city of Pilsen every May 8th. The Bohemican podcast will take you back to the last few weeks of World War Two when the American infantry liberated western Czechoslovakia. We will also provide information on how the city of Pilsen commemorates this benchmark in their history with the annual "Thank You America" festival.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new sh...
2014-05-0300 min
bohemicanEpisode #26: The Czech Spring Rite of Witch BurningThe Czechs and Moravians usher in the Spring on the last night of April by burning a "straw witch" at a celebration known as Carodejnice. Celebrated throughout many nations in Europe, the burning of the witches is a time to eat, drink, and be merry.....winter is over. We will look at the beginnings of this ancient festival and of the dark history of the "burning times" to provide the full story of this Walpurgis Night.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on...
2014-04-2200 min
bohemicanEpisode #25: Czech Easter, Passover, and Ancient TraditionsSpringtime has come to the Czech Republic. It is a time of religious observance and ancient Czech traditions. It is not uncommon to see bands of young men stumbling through the town with homemade whips in their hands looking for a young lady to swack. It is also common to see Czechs file into churches and synagogues worshiping with their brothers and sisters in the faith. The Bohemican Podcast ushers in the re-birth of the spring season in all its glory.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Vi...
2014-04-0300 min
bohemicanEpisode #24: Lafayette's Escape from Olomouc PrisonThe American War for Independence was over and the French Revolution Reign of Terror was in full bloom. A hero of both nations was under lock and key in the prison fortress of Olomouc in Northern Moravia (today’s Eastern part of the Czech Republic). The Marquis de Lafayette was languishing in this Austrian prison when a German and a young American hatched an escape plan. Freedom or continued imprisonment was on the line for this French knight of the Enlightenment.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit b...
2014-03-1500 min
bohemicanDestination: Karlstein Castle and RegionThe Bohemican Podcast makes a side trip to one of the more recognized castles in Central Europe: Karlstein Castle. We will walk through the gothic gates of this 14th century stronghold and repository for some of the most important relics in all of Christendom. Built under the direction of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, Karlstein Castle is a must visit destination for history enthusiasts. We will also stop by Velky Amerika, also known as the Czech Grand Canyon.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com fo...
2014-03-1200 min
bohemicanEpisode #23: Podcast Year in ReviewThe Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast reached a milestone of one full year completed. Travis Dow and I want to thank our listeners and fellow podcasters for their feedback to our respective programs. On this edition of the Bohemican Podcast, we will both sum up our shows and memories from the past year and give some insight on what is to come in 2014. We are working on some great stories for the upcoming year. Thank you again for listening!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and ne...
2014-03-0200 min
bohemicanCzechs and the Great War: Death From AboveOn Part Three of the Czechs in the Great War, we will present the top World War One flying aces that claimed Czech roots flying for the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Our spotlight shines upon several amazing Czechs that revolutionized flight tactics and engineering of early sky warfare.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podc...
2014-02-1100 min
bohemicanDestination: Houska Castle and the Pit to HellHouska Castle is generally known as the most haunted castle in all of Bohemia. A large gash in the limestone rock opened up a "bottomless pit" sometime in the 12th century. A holy chapel was built on the site to cover this "Pit to Hell" and later a castle was constructed to guard against whatever could come out of that hole. Houska Castle welcomes thousands of visitors every year to showcase this structure with a legendary and mysterious past full of paranormal activity.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects an...
2014-01-2900 min
bohemicanDestination: Konopiste CastleKonopiste Castle has roots that date back to the late 13th century. The castle began as a French Gothic style before is current appearance that took shape in the early twentieth century. Purchased in 1887 by Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand, Konopiste Castle houses spectacular collections of hunting trophies, medieval weapons, and works of art related to Saint George and the Dragon. Today Konopiste Castle draws thousands of tourists wishing to escape the city environments of Prague. The Bohemican Podcast presents this special destination episode on Konopiste Castle.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site fo...
2014-01-1200 min
bohemicanCzechs and The Great War: FlashPointThe year was 1914 and Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were attending meetings in Sarajevo to bring forth Serb and Slavic unification in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire when Serb separatists gunned down the couple. This “flashpoint†sparked a chain reaction that led to the outbreak of World War One. Join us for our second show on the Great War and the Czech Experience.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past...
2014-01-0600 min
bohemicanEpisode #22: Czech Christmas TraditionsCzechs celebrate their Christmas time traditions with a passion. From St. Nicholas Day through Christmas Eve, Czechs practice age old activities such as waiting for Baby Jesus to deliver the Christmas tree and presents to the unique Christmas dinner of fried carp. Expats may find these traditions strange yet interesting and hard to ignore. Join us in a festive look at Christmas in the Czech Republic. Note: Christmas spoilers are mentioned so make sure the kids are not listening:-)A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bo...
2013-12-1700 min
bohemicanEpisode #21: Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV of BohemiaCharles IV ushered in the golden age of Bohemia and left his mark on medieval Europe. He was named Holy Roman Emperor in April of 1355 and he dedicated his life to reform the city of Prague into a shining jewel of Central Europa. Charles IV gave the Bohemian people a sense of importance and worth that helped to solidify him as the most revered leader in Czech history.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic....
2013-12-0900 min
bohemicanEpisode #20: The National Passion of Czech HockeyThe Czechs have a love affair with the sport of hockey that rivals the game's super powers of Canada and Sweden. From the the success in the Winter Olympic games to the local rinks of the Extra Liga, the Czechs know hockey and respect the game. Tonight we drop the puck and explore the relationship between the "Good Old Game" and the Czech people.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our ne...
2013-11-3000 min
bohemicanEpisode #19: The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and the AftermathOperation Anthropoid was organized to rid the Czech people of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, Reinhard Heydrich in May of 1942. The assassination attempt was successful but proved costly. Hitler's retribution was swift and complete as his forces executed those that collaborated with the operation. The small Czech village of Lidice was razed to the ground on June 10, 1942 and soon after several other Czech townships met a similar fate. The assassination of Heydrich is our focus on this episode of the Bohemican Podcast.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects an...
2013-11-3000 min
bohemicanCzechs and The Great War: Winds of WarOn the first episode of our special Bohemican Podcast series called Czechs in the Great War, we will set the table with the numerous events and conditions that led to the outbreak of World War One. The Czech people are caught in the middle of the conflict and have to choose a side. Some stay loyal to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire while others fight alongside the Russians, the British, or in the French Foreign Legion. The winds of war approach and there is no turning back.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for al...
2013-11-2600 min
bohemicanEpisode #18: The Velvet RevolutionNovember 17, 1989 marks an important benchmark in Czech history. On this day a peaceful student protest in Prague ended in riot police suppression. By week's end some 500,000 people filled the streets to oppose the Communist status quo. The Velvet Revolution ended the Socialist Republic and ushered in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bo...
2013-11-1700 min
bohemicanEpisode #17: Jara Chimrman: The man, the myth, the legendThis is the original "International Man of Mystery". He is the most famous Czech in history for accomplishments ranging from discovering the North Pole to inventing the telephone. Many believe this famous man of the late 19th century helped shape the 20th century through his inspired yet overshadowed accomplishments. Plays, books, and several film adaptations have kept his memory alive for over one hundred years. Not too bad for a man that never existed. We will do our best to piece together the semi-factual fragments of Chimrman's life and present this legend that is little known to outsider yet...
2013-11-1300 min
bohemicanEpisode #16: Czech Witches, Dungeons, Vampires, and the OccultThe Czech Republic is a land full of legend and lore. As the days grow short this Fall and the nights last longer, dark stories of witches and vampires seem to creep up among visitors and expats. Halloween is upon us here in Prague and we will examine this recently embraced holiday and the ghost stories that fit the season.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (Yo...
2013-10-2000 min
bohemicanDestination: Kutna HoraThis destination episode takes us to the Medieval silver mining boom town of Kutna Hora just east of Prague. We will lead you through the streets of this amazing town and introduce you to St. Barbara Church, the silver depository of the Italian Court, and the erie bone church ossuary in Sedlec.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bo...
2013-09-0100 min
bohemicanEpisode #15: The Vampire Graveyard of CelakoviceIn a small Czech town called Celakovice there remains a lingering tale of the un-dead. Archaeologists have discovered a vampire graveyard that contains 14 medieval human remains, buried with anti-vampire techniques that date back to the early 11th century. We will examine these European methods to prevent vampire reanimation and provide reasons why the people of the middle ages went to these great lengths to keep the dead, dead.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic....
2013-08-1900 min
bohemicanDestination: Krivoklat CastleThis 13th century hunting castle, served as a Bohemian statement of strength, a residence of the future Holy Roman Emperor, and a prison during the 16th century. Our destination episode takes us on a 30 minute drive west of Prague to see one of the oldest castles in the Republic.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Do...
2013-08-1400 min
bohemicanEpisode #14: Prague Spring and Jan PalachThe late 1960's were a time of social and political upheaval around the world and Prague was no exception. In 1968, the Czechoslovakian people were pushing for more openness with the West and the concept of "Socialism with a face" was in vogue. With the election of reformist Secretary Alexander Dubcek, Moscow had enough and ordered Warsaw Pact forces into Czechoslovakia. All reforms were suspended but the flame of freedom would not perish. The self-immolation of college student Jan Palach in January of 1969 and his death several days later would resonate across the globe.A...
2013-08-0400 min
bohemicanEpisode #13: The Life and Death of Jan HusJan Hus was a Czech priest and philosopher and was known to be the first church reformer of the early 15th century. His viewpoint on the Catholic Church and her priests sparked a backlash that led to his excommunication and later execution in 1419. The followers of Jan Hus took up arms in his memory and helped to usher in the Thirty Years War. We will examine the life of Jan Hus and the aftermath that ensued; the Hussite War.
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2013-07-1500 min
bohemicanEpisode #12: Sokol: A Movement That Defined a NationSokol (Falcon in English) is a people's movement that began in the 19th century in the Czech lands. With it's athletic foundation centered around gymnastics, Sokol's patriotic ideals helped to establish a revival of the "Czech Identity". Membership soared in the early 20th century as the first Republic of Czechoslovakia took hold. Our podcast focuses upon the unique bond Sokol had on the Czech revival of the past and the role Sokol plays even today.
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2013-06-2700 min
bohemicanDestination: Cesky KrumlovIn our first "Destination Special Edition" episode, we will take a tour of beautiful Cesky Krumlov in Southern Bohemia. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a favorite destination for foreign travelers and we will bring you first hand insight to the top spots in this historic town.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Face...
2013-06-2000 min
bohemicanEpisode #11: The Martyrdom of John of NepomukHis historical name was Jan VelflÃn from Pomuku. Most know him as Saint Jan of Nepomuk, the martyred archbishop that was thrown to his death over Prague's Charles Bridge in 1393. We will examine this 14th century Czech martyr and the various legends attributed to the motivations of his murder. Was he murdered because he was protecting the sanctity of the confessional or was he marked for death because he backed the wrong Pope? We will examine the many angles of this story on this edition of the Bohemican Podcast.A show by podcastnik.co...
2013-05-3100 min
bohemicanEpisode #10: The Life of St. Wenceslaus, Duke of BohemiaThis Bohemian Prince was murdered before taking the throne yet his dedication to his faith and to his people solidified his place atop all Czech historical figures. On this episode of the Bohemican Podcast, we will examine his short life, conversion to the Christian faith, his murder, and his influence upon the Czech people for nearly 1000 years. This is the story of St. Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Ch...
2013-05-2200 min
bohemicanEpisode #9: The Knights Templar in PragueThe Knights Templar have roots across Europe and here in Bohemia. Before their disbanding and punishment inflicted by the Holy Church, the Knights Templar had a foothold in Prague. On this episode, we will walk through Prague and point out what remains of this order and the legends that refuse to die out.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Tw...
2013-05-0500 min
bohemicanEpisode #8: The Czech Viewpoint of ForeignersThe Czech people have been greatly influenced by their European neighbors through the centuries. Many speculate that these influences have colored and shaped their viewpoint on the world around them. Foreign political pressures have, at times, isolated the Czech people from foreign contact and cultural exchange. In the 21st Century, the Czech people continue to struggle with age-old rivalries and exposure to a variety of new challenges on the world stage.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Cz...
2013-04-1500 min
bohemicanEpisode #7: Jewish PragueThe history of the Jewish people in Prague is one of triumph and heartbreak, setbacks and survival. Long an integral part of the citizenry of Prague, the Jewish community adapted to various regal mandates and survived horrible medieval pogroms. Rabbi Loew's 16th century leadership and faith inspired succeeding generations and a mythical man of clay was said to protect the innocent of Prague. Throughout the dark days of medieval justice and a 20th century holocaust, the Jews of Prague persevered. Join us for a look into the history of Jewish Prague.A show by...
2013-03-2100 min
bohemicanEpisode #6: A Backpacker's Guide to Eastern EuropeMy co-host, Travis Dow, from the History of Alchemy Podcasts, details his adventure speaking Yiddish in the Ukraine and ignorantly overcoming Transnistrian separatists in Moldova. This interview will highlight some of the differences between Central and Eastern Europe, or even "former Warsaw Pact" and "former Soviet Union". This is an interesting and cautionary tale for those adventurers backpacking across Europe. Gather 'round children. It's story time.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check ou...
2013-03-0100 min
bohemicanEpisode #5: The Life of St. Adalbert of PragueSt. Adalbert of Prague was a 10th century Benedictine monk, Bishop, and martyr. His influence on converting the Central European people to Christianity made him a true missionary of the Word. We will follow this Patron Saint of Poland and Hungary along his journey from Prague to Rome and throughout Central Europe culminating in his death at the hands of Prussian pagans in 997 A.D.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out ou...
2013-02-2000 min
bohemicanEpisode #4: Na zdravi: Beer in BohemiaNa Zdravi!!! Beer production in Bohemia has a long tradition and several large contributions to the beer drinking world. We will explain the history of Pislner Pivo, talk of the process, and take a "field trip" to a local Prague pub for a first hand account of enjoying this Pivo Paradise.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Tra...
2013-02-1700 min
bohemicanEpisode #3: Rudolph II (Part Two)In part two of a two-part program, we focus upon Rudolph II's manic interest in alchemy and the occult. His tolerance of religious practices allowed for an "open door policy" to scientific and artistic outcasts throughout Europa. His interactions and freedoms granted to Prague's Jewish community left a lasting mark upon this mystical city of Bohemia.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)
2013-02-1400 min
bohemicanEpisode #1: The Dark History of Underground PraguePrague has a well-documented history spanning hundreds of years. Sometimes this history is dark and foreboding. This is especially true of Prague's underground. Beneath the city streets of today, a forgotten part of Prague still lingers. Our first show focuses upon the dark stories of torture and imprisonment in the tunnels under Old Town Square.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)...
2013-02-1200 min
bohemicanEpisode #2: Rudolph II, (Part One)Emperor Rudolph II, of the Hapsburg Dynasty, ruled his empire from Prague in the 16th Century. His reign ushered in an era of scientific discovery and artistic freedom. Episode #2 of this two part program focuses on Rudolph II's youth and rise to power, his unique collection of the occult and the his efforts to make Prague and Bohemia the seat of power and influence.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our ne...
2013-02-0900 min