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All Things CroatiaThis Superfan Sings Croatian Songs Every Day!CroSamurai is a Japanese-Australian with no Croatian roots who has taken an incredible liking to Croatian culture, language, and music! You may have seen his viral videos saying things like "Day 20/100 of singing Croatian songs." In this episode of the podcast, he talks about how he came in contact with Croatian culture and why it made such a big impact on his life. He also talks about some of his favorite Croatian songs, foods, and going to Croatia for the first time. Follow him on Insta at https://www.instagram.com/crosamurai/
2025-08-1033 min
All Things CroatiaThompson Drummer Mario Klarić on the Concert at the Hipodrom in Zagreb... Half a Million People!Mario Klarić is a Croatian drummer and a member of the band Thompson, who just played the largest ticketed concert of all time in Zagreb, Croatia at the Hipodrom. Mario, from Karlovac, comes on the All Things Croatia Podcast to talk about his musical background, going to music school in New York, and all the details behind drumming at the largest paid concert in history! Listen in to hear him talk about the preparation that went into performing as well as the emotions he was feeling during the concert. -
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2025-07-2738 min
Dis Dat with My Cousin VladEpisode 251: The American Balkan Dream Team (feat. Ryan Radusinovic, Vic G, Stanko Zovak & George Dulcich)Vlad sits with the Balkan DreamTeam in Chicago at the tail end of the USA/Canada shows, talking about being stranded with an Electric Vehicle, the old country, doing stand up in a carpark, living in America, being a dog dad, Balkan hate and grudges plus 24 beers being smashed. DNA DISTILLERY (AWARD WINNING RAKIJA)Award winning Rakija company with immaculate celebratory beverages. Check out the entire range on the below websites, order a tasting pack or some of their flagship, amazing rakija today! https://www.dnadistillery.comCARDSTRIKE! (NEW PODCAST SPONSOR!!!) Amazing Ba...
2025-06-302h 03
All Things CroatiaCollege Basketball's Croatian Forward - Ante BrzovićAnte Brzović is a Croatian basketball player currently playing Division 1 basketball in the US for Charleston where he’s currently averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds. In this episode Ante talks about growing up in Zagreb and his dream to play professional basketball in the NBA. Stay tuned to hear what the biggest culture shock was when he went to Texas!Watch his buzzer beater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ_j58b2mL4&pp=ygUMYW50ZSBicnpvdmlj-Please make sure to follow All Things Croatia on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and Instagram! https://www.ins...
2025-01-2232 min
All Things CroatiaHope, Humor, and Hrvatska - The Kristina Kuzmič StoryKristina Kuzmič is an amazing author, comedian, social media personality, and public speaker who was born in Croatia and immigrated to the United States as a teenager. After winning Oprah's talent show in 2011, she started making videos of her own to show the real side of motherhood. She has written two books and tours the country doing standup comedy, showcasing some of the lessons and funny stories from her life. Kristina talks about growing up in Croatia and her plans to tour there next summer! https://kristinakuzmic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinakuzmic/?hl=en
2024-12-0541 min
All Things CroatiaMarin Čilić talks about his Medjugorje roots, U.S. Open, and life outside of tennis!Marin Čilić, considered one of the greatest Croatian tennis players ever, if not THE greatest, took time to come on the All Things Croatia podcast and take some questions from our listeners. Marin talks about his childhood growing up in Medjugorje and how his dad helped support his dream to play tennis. Hear about his amazing U.S. Open win, his silver medal in the Olympics and the incredible work his charity, the Marin Čilić Foundation, is doing. Stay tuned to hear Marin answer fan questions as asked by you! (If you follow All Things Croatia on Instagram... thanks to t...
2024-10-2852 min
All Things CroatiaJWebby Eats... Croatian Food?James Webb, known as J Webby is an Australian competitive eater with Croatian roots. He is ranked number 1 in Australia and number 5 in the world as you can see his food challenges on social media with almost 2 million TikTok followers and almost 100 thousand Instagram followers! He talks about how his grandparents came from Croatia and how his Baba's cooking helped lead the way to his competitive eating career. Stay tuned to hear how he ate Australia's biggest burger and became famous almost overnight! - I'm excited to announce a stand up comedy tour in Croatia...
2024-06-0238 min
All Things CroatiaCroatian Goalkeeper and Captain of the National Team - Doris BačićOn the latest episode of the All Things Croatia Podcast is Doris Bačić, captain and goalie of the Croatian national soccer team. Doris talks about growing up in Neum, and her journey to playing for clubs like Arsenal, Juventus, and Napoli. She tells us what it means to be captain of the team, the challenges that come with that, as well as the pride she feels to wear the checkers and play for her country. Check out the All Things Croatia book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C59GDM2B?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420...
2024-04-2937 min
All Things CroatiaCroatia's 'Hottest' Rockstar!With her new single Gasoline, Marcela is burning up not only the Croatian music scene, but worldwide as well! Marcela is a Croatian singer songwriter who first appeared in 2011 on Croatia’s TV show, Looking for a Star, and has since wrote hit songs, including one that she performed on Dora, the Croatian national competition to select a song for Eurovision. Marcela talks about her musical influences from Pink to Guns N' Roses as well as the Dora competition in which she ended up as finalist! https://www.youtube.com/c/Marcelaisofficial/abouthttps://www.in...
2024-04-0736 min
All Things CroatiaCroatian Rowing's TWIN Sisters!On this episode of the All Things Croatia Podcast, twin sisters Ivana and Josipa Jurković join to talk about their rowing success and their bid for the upcoming Summer Olympics! Ivana was Miss Sport Croatia in 2018, and both her and Josipa are in the Croatian Army Reserves. Stay tuned to hear about their bid for the Olympics, the advantages of being twins, and their favorite Croatian food! Check out the All Things Croatia book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C59GDM2B?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420 - https://www.instagram.com/ivanaajurkovic/?hl=en
2024-03-0323 min
All Things CroatiaThe Journey to International Success for Katica Rakuljić!On this episode of the All Things Croatia podcast is guest Katica Rakuljić, a model and TV presenter from Split. Though she moved to Sweden at a young age, Katica stayed very connected to her Croatian identity through traditions like kolo dancing at the local Croatian club, cheering for the Croatian football team, and visiting her homeland often. Katica competed in Miss Universe Croatia in 2011, winning first runner up and catching the eye of the industry, launching her international modeling career. Since then, she has lived and modeled all over the world but still feels at home when she's in C...
2023-11-0531 min
All Things CroatiaShe's Only 17 and a EUROPEAN CHAMPION Boxer...On this episode of the All Things Croatia podcast is 17-year-old Croatian boxer and model Mariela Šteko. She recently won gold at the junior European Boxing Championships, now having twice been junior European champion. Born in Munich to Croatian parents from Tomislavgrad, Herzegovina, Mariela started in kickboxing before switching to boxing and choosing to represent Croatia. She discusses her boxing style and career highlights and also enjoys modeling in Germany and playing piano. Tune it to hear why Mariela chose to represent Croatia in boxing is a proud member of her local Croatian community.https://www.instagram.c...
2023-10-2236 min
All Things CroatiaThe Man Who Brought Grunge to Australia and Festivals to Croatia!On this episode of the All Things Croatia Podcast is Steve Pavlovic, known as Pav. Pav is a Croatian-Australian music entrepreneur and from booking some of the biggest bands in the 90’s, to starting his own record label, to putting on festivals in Croatia, he’s done it all. “For a fair bit of the 1990s, Steve Pavlovic was the coolest guy in Australia. Pav had the home phone numbers of everyone on the cutting edge, from Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl to Beastie Boys and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth.” Pav talks about his Croatian roots and connecting with fellow C...
2023-09-0333 min
All Things CroatiaOlympic-Style Games for the Croatian Diaspora!On this episode of the All Things Croatia podcast we have Katica Nikić and Caroline Spivak who represented Team Canada in the Croatian World Games, or Crolympics, which is an Olympics style competition for the Croatian diaspora. The goal of the Games is connecting young Croats from all over the world through sports and cultural gatherings, and to encourage them to cultivate their Croatian identity. Caroline is the coordinator for Canada and Katica played on the basketball team. Tune in to hear about the incredible week of games that took place in Zagreb and learn how you can participate f...
2023-08-1328 min
All Things CroatiaPat Miletich Talks Croatian Heritage and MMA!Our special guest in this episode of the All Things Croatia podcast is Pat ‘The Croatian Sensation’ Miletich. Pat is a decorated ex-MMA fighter who was a multiple time UFC champion often thought of as one of the first true mixed martial artists and was even inducted into the Hall of Fame. Pat tells us about his Croatian heritage including the story of how his infamous nickname came about as we dive into his fighting career. He also explains why he had so much success as a trainer and coach after retirement and tells us what other projects he’s curr...
2023-07-3028 min
All Things CroatiaTalking with Mia Dimšić about Music, Eurovision, and the Croatian Diaspora!On this episode of the All Things Croatia podcast we have special guest Mia Dimšić, a Croatian singer/songwriter who had the honor of representing Croatia in Eurovision 2022! Mia is a very popular artist who has written songs that top the charts and is planning new releases as well as upcoming tour dates. In this episode we talk about how she got her musical start performing for the Croatian diaspora in North America, the importance of being open to making connections, and the behind the scenes of Eurovision. Stay tuned to hear her palačinke recommendation and her exp...
2023-07-1632 min
All Things CroatiaThe First Croatian Woman in the UFC Ivana Petrović!On this episode of the All Things Croatia podcast is special guest Ivana Petrović, a mixed martial artist who just became the first Croatian woman in the UFC! From Mostar BiH, Ivana talks about why she wanted to become a fighter and how she would watch the legendary Mirko CroCop with her dad as a kid. She tells us how she felt signing a deal with the UFC as she prepares for her first fight on July 1st. Stay tuned as Ivana tells us her favorite Croatian food and what makes Croatia so special! https://www.instagram.com/ivana_m...
2023-06-2519 min
All Things CroatiaThis Children's Book Takes Place in Croatia!On this week’s episode we have special guest Jessica Julian author of Ebby the Magnificent. Ebby the Magnificent is a children’s book that takes place in Croatia and Jessica talks about the influence behind it as well as why she wanted it printed in Croatia. Jessica explains her connection to Croatia where she lives half of the year with her husband who was born near Rijeka and moved with his family to the U.S. when he was a baby. Stay tuned for Jessica’s story about a historical gulaš cooking competition and why Croatia is so beautif...
2023-06-1833 min
All Things CroatiaMeri Abbado: Female Bodybuilding and Croatia!On this episode of the All Things Croatia Podcast we have special guest Meri Abbado. Growing up in Split and eventually moving to the U.S. Meri is an accomplished body builder and the only Croatian IFBB Master Bikini in the world, as well as the Master Bikini World Champion 2022 and will be competing at the Master Olympia this summer. In this episode Meri talks about her childhood in Croatia as well as why female bodybuilding is misunderstood by the general public. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/meri.abbado.fitandfab?mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_meri.abbado...
2023-05-2832 min
All Things CroatiaFinding the next Pulisic: Tournament for Croatian DiasporaIn this episode we have special guests Alen Vukobrad and Niko Grandov to talk about the Memorial of Vukovar Defenders Tournament. The tournament aims to provide a platform for young Croatian footballers in the Diaspora to showcase their talents while also honoring the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in the war. Alen was the coach of the North American U-14 team which brought together kids in the diaspora from all over the continent. Some went to Croatia for the first time while others had been during the summer for years. One of those players, and our other guest...
2023-05-2123 min
All Things CroatiaLet's Learn Croatian- The Story Behind the Puppets!In this episode we hear from the creators of the popular Let’s Learn Croatian Podcast, Uncle Mike, Tony D, and DJ Moe. Living in southern California, we learn about their Croatian connection what led the three friends to start helping people learn the Croatian language. Stay tuned to hear their favorite Croatian words and the story behind the Let’s Learn Croatian Podcast!https://www.letslearncroatian.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsLearnCroatian https://www.instagram.com/llcpod/?hl=en
2023-05-0726 min
All Things CroatiaFrom Zagreb to America with Entrepreneur Danijel VelickiDanijel Velicki is a Croatian entrepreneur who moved to the US where he created and runs a successful company to help people achieve financial wellness. He left Zagreb as a teen to chase a dream with just 40 dollars and a Walkman in his pocket. In this episode we hear some stories about life in Zagreb during the war, why he left, and how he beat the odds and started a successful business with an “immigrant mentality”. Danijel also shows us his awesome Croatian tattoo and explains why his homeland is special!- Don’t wait, become...
2023-04-3033 min
All Things CroatiaThe Story of Expat in Croatia's Sara Dyson!Sara Dyson is the founder of the website Expat in Croatia which helps, you guessed it, Expats in Croatia with things like citizenship, healthcare, and daily life! In this episode we hear why she moved to Croatia from the US without any Croatian heritage, and what her experience has been like after more than a decade of living here. Sara talks about common expat problems as well as dealing with the ever so tricky Croatian bureaucracy, and even trickier Croatian language!https://www.expatincroatia.com/https://www.instagram.com/expatincroatia/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com...
2023-04-2334 min
All Things CroatiaWaterskiing's Most Innovative Man and his Croatian ConnectionOn this episode we have special guest Tony Klarich. Tony is a legend and pioneer in the watersports community, having invented over 100 waterskiing tricks and winning 11 national and world titles. For his 50th birthday he accomplished the daunting task of waterskiing on 50 different objects in one day including an ice chest, and a ladder! In this episode we’re going to hear about that, his Croatian heritage, and a special event he’s putting on on the island of Vis, Tony thanks for coming on the podcast!Short term rentalsVilla Machiavelli on Vis: Our “New” S...
2023-04-1050 min
All Things CroatiaThe World's Most EXCITING Boxer is From Croatia!Alen “The Savage” Babić is a Croatian professional boxer and one of the most exciting to watch with his all-out knockout style. He holds a professional undefeated record of 11 wins and 0 losses with 10 knockouts and will fight in April for the Bridgerweight Title. In this episode we’re going to hear from the Savage himself how he got into the boxing and the one conversation that changed his life forever. Stay tuned to hear about his training with Tyson Fury and his controversial thoughts on the Rocky movies!-Don’t wait become a Croatian Citizen t...
2023-03-2637 min
All Things CroatiaWhy Women's Football is GROWING in Croatia!Helenna Hercigonja-Moulton is a former professional soccer player who represented Croatia on the national team, in both soccer and futsal, and now coaches and works towards improving participation in women’s soccer in Croatia. Helenna was born in Los Angeles with Croatian and Jamaican roots and moved to Croatia where she graduated from the University of Zagreb and got her Master’s degree. In this episode we hear about her move to Croatia, career there as a player, and how she’s developing soccer programs for girls in Croatia!Helenna's Website https://hhmoulton.wixsite.com/hlhmCont...
2023-03-1930 min
All Things CroatiaThis Croatian TikToker is CRUSHING video content!Adrian Krajcar is a Croatian content creator and TikToker on which he’s amassed over 1 million followers! He often plays on stereotypes and points out the funny things from everyday life in Croatia and the Balkan region. We’re going to hear how he started making content and what feeds his creativity as he tells us some of his favorite Croatian videos. He also shares the incredible story of how his parents immigrated back to Croatia during the war and why his mom left Australia to volunteer as a medic in the Homeland War with no medical background. Stay tune...
2023-03-1230 min
All Things CroatiaCroatian Country Music Star - Annie Bosko!Annie Bosko is a Croatian-American singer and country music star. From appearing on American Idol, she now has millions of listens on Spotify, plays in big concerts and festivals, and has performed with legends like Andrea Boccelli, Adele, and Oliver. In this episode we learn a little about her heritage and involvement in the Croatian community in Los Angeles as she talks about her future plans in Croatia. Stay tuned to hear why she has performed in prisons and wants to record a live performance there!Website https://www.anniebosko.com/Spotify https://open.spotify...
2023-03-0532 min
All Things CroatiaThe Croatian Influence on Adam Sandler's 'Hustle' with Ella Mische!Ella Mische is a Croatian writer and actress living in the US who has worked on many different projects including writing her own works, working with Adam Sandler, and doing projects for Croatia’s HRT. In this episode we’re going to hear her story of immigration and how she’s repping Croatia in the film industry including working on the star-studded film ‘Hustle’. Ella also talks about growing up in Trogir and filming a series with famous Croatian journalist Goran Milić. Stay tuned for what she’s working on now and her top 3 movies of all time!Website htt...
2023-02-2630 min
All Things CroatiaAndrew Bogut Talks Croatian Heritage and his NBA Championship!Andrew Bogut is a Croatian-Australian former professional basketball player who, among other accolades, was the first pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, 2011 Blocks Leader, and a 2015 NBA Champion. As a proud Croatian, Andrew talks about his heritage and shares stories, including one about his father’s insanely long emigration from Croatia by ship. In this episode we learn more about his Croatian heritage, professional career, and what he’s up to nowadays as he plans a trip to return to the Homeland this summer!
2023-02-1936 min
All Things CroatiaSteelheart's Miljenko Matijević on Returning to Croatia and his Legendary Career!Miljenko Matijević is a Croatian born singer who moved to the U.S. as a kid and became the frontman of legendary rock band Steelheart. Among other projects he also sang the vocals for Mark Wahlberg’s character in the 2001 movie Rock Star. In this episode he explains his immigration story and his desire to return to the country of his birth and perform in Croatia! Miljenko also talks about the about the on stage accident that almost killed him, as well as why one of his songs is the most popular karaoke song in South Korea!His...
2023-02-1230 min
All Things CroatiaCroatian-Canadian Filmaker, Actress, Designer - Ana AlićAna Alić is a Canadian-Croatian writer, actress, and stylist. Having written and acted in short and feature films Ana continues to expand her industry skills into costume designing as well. In this episode we’re going to learn about her Croatian heritage as well as her plan to have more Croatian representation in films! Ana talks about a script she wrote with a Croatian “Baba” and the many comedic possibilities that go along with that. Stay tuned for her podcast and future plans!http://www.anaalic.com/@anaalichttps://www.topangamoon.com/@topa...
2023-02-0534 min
All Things CroatiaWhy Are Foreigners Moving to Croatia? With RTL reporter Ida HamerIda Hamer is a television journalist and reporter for RTL who was raised in Zagreb, went to the UK for school and decided to move back to Croatia and start her career. She also started and runs the project Stranac u Hrvatskoj, where she interviews foreigners who moved to Croatia about their experience and why they decided to live there. In this episode we learn more about her projects and what common theme foreigners who move to Croatia all display. Stay tuned for a no holds barred look at British food and what Ida thinks of continuing her career...
2023-01-2935 min
All Things CroatiaIda Hamer, Croatian News Reporter on 'Stranac u Hrvatskoj'Ida Hamer is a television journalist and reporter for RTL who was raised in Zagreb, went to the UK for school and decided to move back to Croatia and start her career. She also started and runs the project Stranac u Hrvatskoj, where she interviews foreigners who moved to Croatia about their experience and why they decided to live there. In this episode we learn more about her projects and what common theme foreigners who move to Croatia all display. Stay tuned for a no holds barred look at British food and what Ida thinks of continuing her career...
2023-01-2935 min
All Things CroatiaWorld Famous Photographer Goran JovićIn this episode we have special guest Goran Jović. Goran is a world-famous photographer from Croatia who takes pictures all over the globe! He has won 30 international awards for his photography and has over 200 thousand followers on Instagram where he posts his work. In this episode we find out more about him and what inspires his photography as he talks about traveling to the Peruvian rainforest, Antarctica, and other incredible places! Here the story behind his most famous photo and more in this episode!Goran's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goran_jovic_/?hl=enHe d...
2023-01-2230 min
All Things CroatiaDino Rađa talks '92 Olympics: Croatia vs Dream Team, and Settles the GOAT Debate!Dino Rađa is a Croatian former professional basketball player and is commonly regarded as one of the greats, having won 2 FIBA Euroleague Championships, 2 Olympic silver medals, and was recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame among numerous other accomplishments. He is the Croatian national team’s 2nd all time scorer and was one of the players in the first wave of European talent to come to the NBA and show that players from Europe can hang with the likes of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and the rest of the league. In this episode we hear about his car...
2023-01-1539 min
All Things CroatiaFrom Peru to Croatia, Puro Amor, Stand-up Comedy and More with Dragitza Rastegorac!All Things Croatia is kicking off season 2 with this episode’s guest Dragitza Rastegorac! Dragitza is a Peruvian-Croat who moved to the Homeland in search of a better/different life. Since then she’s learned the Croatian language, started her own Croatian themed brand and business (Puro Amor, of which you may recognize its trendy slogans), and even does stand-up comedy in Croatian! In this episode we’re going to hear the why and how behind her story as Dragitza explains her move to Croatia, struggle with Croatian grammar, and why she still doesn’t know if she’s funny!...
2023-01-0824 min
All Things CroatiaTinker Labs with Alan Orlić On this episode we have special guest Alan Orlić. Alan is an American-Croat who moved from New York to Croatia where he eventually started Tinker Labs. Tinker Labs is an educational project to help kids learn STEM subjects in a more fun and effective manner. Alan talks about his move and the differences between life in New York vs life in Osijek where he now resides. In this episode we’ll also learn how Tinker Labs started and how it gets kids excited to learn!https://tinkerlabs.org/Tinker Labs - praktična nastava i zaba...
2022-12-2523 min
All Things CroatiaVolim Ljuto and Croatia's Hot Sauce Culture with Goran VrabecOn this week’s episode we have Goran Vrabec, CEO and founder of Volim Ljuto. Volim ljuto is the biggest and most popular Croatian hot sauce brand and has grown tremendously while partnering with other local brands to bring more spice to Croatia. Their products can be found in over 300 restaurants and 50 shops across Croatia and in this episode we’ll learn how it all started from a small farm in Zagorje, and how the company is growing and expanding into a must have brand name. Goran also talks his favorite level of spice, new podcast, and what traditional Croa...
2022-12-1929 min
All Things CroatiaJustus Reid - From TikTok to Croatian Supertalent! On this week’s episode we have Justus Reid. Justus is an American TikTok and Instagram star with no Croatian roots or connection at all, who all of a sudden broke into the Croatian social media scene as well at the greater Balkan area. After posting videos singing songs in Croatian, Justus recently performed on the Croatian singing show Supertalent and is set to release a brand new song that he wrote in the Croatian language! In this episode we’re going to find out the story behind how it all started as Justus talks first impressions of Croatia.
2022-12-1133 min
All Things CroatiaDaniela Rogulj shares what it's REALLY like in Qatar and talks Croatia in the World Cup!Daniela Rogulj is a Croatian-American soccer/football/nogomet journalist who is currently in Qatar covering the World Cup! Moving to Croatia "by accident" 7 years ago, Daniela now lives in Split and covers the Croatian team and had the amazing opportunity to go to Qatar for the World Cup and cover the Croatian team! Daniela talks about how her experience in Qatar differs from the narrative heard in the media and gives us a behind the scenes of how life is there and how the World Cup is functioning.- Check out Adriatic Tours!Awesome YouTube...
2022-12-0336 min
All Things CroatiaDamir Firšt - Matterless Studios and Augmented Reality in CroatiaOn this week’s episode we have special guest Damir Firšt. Damir is a Croatian tech entrepreneur and the co-founder of Matterless Studios. Matterless is a tech startup that innovates within the world of AR or Augmented Reality. He has 4 masters’ degrees and spent years living in Asia before returning to Zagreb and co-founding his startup. We talk about technology differences between China and Croatia, as well as real life applications to augmented reality that you probably have never thought about! Damir explains how AR works and why he sees exponential growth of it similar to the smartphone boom...
2022-11-2937 min
All Things CroatiaDamir Firšt - Matterless Studios and Augmented Reality in CroatiaOn this week’s episode we have special guest Damir Firšt. Damir is a Croatian tech entrepreneur and the co-founder of Matterless Studios. Matterless is a tech startup that innovates within the world of AR or Augmented Reality. He has 4 masters’ degrees and spent years living in Asia before returning to Zagreb and co-founding his startup. We talk about technology differences between China and Croatia, as well as real life applications to augmented reality that you probably have never thought about! Damir explains how AR works and why he sees exponential growth of it similar to the smartphone boom...
2022-11-2739 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Peter Pecotić - CountrymanOn this week’s episode of the podcast we have special guest Peter Pecotić. Peter is an Australian Croat and the director of a documentary called Countryman. The film starts with Peter retracing his father’s journey in Australia after leaving the Dalmatian coast. Events take a turn when he meets an artist who believes he also has Croatian roots and the two attempt to reconnect with their heritage together. In this episode we talk about the Croatian migration to Australia, the common theme of hardworking Croatian migrants, and some of the shared similarities to Australian indigenous peoples.Lin...
2022-11-2038 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with AJ Piplica - HermeusIn this week’s episode we have special guest AJ Piplica, a Croatian American entrepreneur and engineer. After working for years in the aerospace industry, AJ founded Hermeus, a startup that is building the world’s fastest aircraft. With the ultimate goal of producing passenger airplanes with their new technology, a flight from New York to London will take only 90 minutes! AJ was also listed on the NFCA’s 40 Rising Croatian Americans under 40, and in this episode we talk about raising 120 million dollars in funding, securing a contract with the U.S. military, and what his Croatian heritage means to him...
2022-11-1326 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Lucia Adžić - Croatian Podcaster and Motivator On this episode of the podcast we have special guest Lucia Adžić. Lucia is the creator of Neka Nova Prica, one of the most popular podcasts in Croatia and one of the first in a now growing field. Chatting about personal growth, relationships, and parenting, Lucia also advocates for women in her community to start and grow their own businesses. In this episode we’re going to hear about her story, her efforts to become a minimalist, and her ultimate goal in helping other Croatians discover their path.https://www.lucieslittleloves.com/- Ch...
2022-11-0632 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Renee Pea - Consul General of CroatiaIn this week’s episode we have special guest Renee Pea, the Consul General of Croatia in Los Angeles. Born in Croatia and a career diplomat, Renee was sent on assignment to L.A. where her jurisdiction covers a large part of the western U.S.A. In this episode we’re going to learn about her and her role in helping Croatians abroad connect back with the Homeland. Renee talks about some of the most common problems that the Croatian diaspora face, including how the process of obtaining Croatian citizenships works. We (or I) also learn about the diff...
2022-10-3036 min
All Things CroatiaSamsaruh - Interview with Sam TutićWATCH ON YOUTUBEOn this week’s episode we have special guest Samantha Tutić, or known as her stage name, Samsaruh. Sam is an Australian musician with Croatian roots who has hit singles, an album, and a brand new song written in Croatian. She has always held the Croatian culture close to her heart and plans to tour next year in the Homeland. In this episode we’re going to meet the musician behind the music and hear about the inspiration for her newly released song, “Neka Bude Mir.”Listen to her new song: https://ffm.to/ne...
2022-10-2322 min
All Things CroatiaRibafish - Interview with Domagoj JakopovićWATCH ON YOUTUBE!This episode's special guest is Domagoj Jakopović, otherwise known as Ribafish. Domagoj became the first person to swim around all 50 inhabited islands in Croatia and recently finished the last stage of the project, recapping a four year journey up the Adriatic Sea and fulfilling a promise made to his late son Rok. In this episode we hear his story and the inspiration behind it as we look to the future to see what his next plans are.Ribafish Instagram-Check out Adriatic Tours!Awesome YouTube v...
2022-10-1633 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Jan de Jong - The Entrepreneur Changing CroatiaIn this episode we have a very special guest, entrepreneur Jan de Jong. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Jan moved to Croatia in 2006 and started M+ Group which now employs over 8,000 people across the region. After exiting the company to work on other projects, he founded Webpower Adria – the first company in the region specializing in email marketing automation. As one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in Croatia, Jan is also the marketing director of Digital Nomad Association Croatia and lobbied for the digital nomad visa that Croatia has now implemented. In this episode we’re going to lear...
2022-10-0946 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Dusty Dragičević - Croatian History Through MoneyIn this episode we have special guest Dusty Dragičević. Dusty is an Australian-Croatian who recently published a book called ‘Croatian Banknotes, a standard reference.’ In the book Dusty shows and explains the many symbols and figures printed on Croatian currency over the years and gives historical context explaining their significance. In this episode we’re going to learn about the history of the kuna and earlier Croatian currencies through a historical lens as we what people and symbols Croatia deemed important enough to be the face of their currency!-LinksThe book...
2022-10-0234 min
All Things CroatiaIntervew with Nik Kraljević and Mate Pavković - CitizenHRLearn how to get Croatian citizenship in All Things Croatia's first video podcast with CitizenHR, an app created to help people with the process of obtaining Croatian citizenship. Interview with Nik Kraljević and Mate Pavković.Check out the video on YouTube!CitizenHR Links: Website: https://citizenhr.app Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/citizen... Android App Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... CitizenHr expert sign up https://citizenhr.app/expert -Check out Adriatic Tours!Awesome Yo...
2022-09-2530 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Alex Schmidt - The Mindful MermaidIn this episode we have a special guest Alex Schmidt. Alex is an American with Croatian roots from Minnesota who decided to move to Dubrovnik for good where she started her blog, The Mindful Mermaid. In her blog she promotes mindful living and responsible travel as she shares her travel tips and guides. She has also started her travel agency Mindful Travel Croatia where she encourages travel outside the typical tourist areas. In this episode we’re going to learn about her decision to move to Croatia and some of her best travel advice, and stay tuned for the Cr...
2022-09-1842 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Mitch Chuvalo - George Chuvalo, Legendary BoxerOn this episode we have a very special guest in Mitch Chuvalo. Mitch is the son of George Chuvalo (Jure Čuvalo), one of the greatest Croatian and Canadian boxers of all time. George has numerous accolades including 5 time Canadian heavyweight champ, 64 wins by knockout, and never being knocked down in his 93 match career including in fights against Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman. Mitch is now a teacher and public speaker sharing his own struggles and triumphs as he shares with us some classic stories about his father, including a movie like chase scene in the streets of Z...
2022-09-111h 10
All Things CroatiaInterview with Peter Hazdovac - Adriatic ToursIn this episode we have special guest Peter Hazdovac, a Croatian American and a very active member of the Croatian community down in the Los Angeles area of San Pedro. His family company Adriatic Tours which he works for has long served the community in helping Croatians return to the homeland both for vacation as well as with documents and papers and other services. Peter played professional soccer in Croatia, and after his move back to LA stayed very involved in the local Croatian community there. In this episode we learn a little more about Peter, his family, and...
2022-09-0433 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Steve Rukavina - NFCAThis week’s special guest on the podcast is Steve Rukavina. Steve is a Croatian American activist from Minnesota and co-founder of the National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation. He is involved with many Croatian related projects and initiatives, both cultural and political. Among those are the recently developed Croatian American Sports Hall of Fame and working with the Croatian Special Olympics. Stay tuned to hear about Steve’s lobbying and policy work with revising the infamous double taxation agreement as well as protecting the rights of Croats in BiH in accordance with the Dayton Agreement. In this epis...
2022-08-2850 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Tonko Sušac - Collegiate baseball playerIn this week’s episode we have a special guest Anthony (Tonko) Sušac. Tonko is a Croatian American baseball player at the University of Arizona. His grandparents were some of the leaders in setting up the Croatian community in his hometown of Sacramento, and he and his cousins are proud Croatians, including one who played for the Croatian National baseball team. Tonko tells the story of how his grandparents immigrated to the U.S. and his newfound love of cooking homemade Croatian food in his spare time. He also talks about his love for Croatian music and being in...
2022-08-2158 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Richard Gruica - Fuego Latin Food ZagrebThis week’s special guest is Richard Gruica, a Croatian-American chef born in Jamaica. He started Good Eats Meets, an online based Dining and Socializing group that brings together lovers of food to "Break Bread. Richard has also started Croatian food initiatives such as Captivating Croatia Tours, and Sights and Bites, a unique food and history walking tour of Dubrovnik. Most recently he opened up Fuego, a Latin fusion restaurant in Zagreb, Croatia’s first. In this episode we’re going to learn about his inspiration for cooking Croatian cuisine and starting his many food related projects!http...
2022-08-1456 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Ana Čalić - Misli MoreThis episode’s guest is 25 year old Croatian entrepreneur Ana Čalić. After getting her master’s degree in Science Business and Innovation she began to work at her family company Navela which is a leader in Marine and boating equipment. With her knowledge of the nautical industry and innovation, she formed Croatia’s first club for young professionals in the marine industry within the platform she created called Misli More. Misli More educates younger generations about the nautical industry and possibilities of sustainable development in marine. In this episode we’ll learn about her passion for the sea and how her ne...
2022-08-0733 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Željko Jergan - Croatian Folklore and DanceThis episode’s special guest is Željko Jergan. Željko is a world renowned choreographer and teacher of Croatian folklore and dance, which some might recognize as “kolo”. Originally from Varaždin, he performed in LADO, the Croatian National Folk Ensemble, and then moved to the US. He now shares his in-depth knowledge and style in teaching Croatian folk dancing as he travels around the world to spread the culture and traditions of Croatian dance. We talk about the importance of preserving Croatian dance and how diaspora communities around the world are helping to keep the traditions alive.
2022-07-3143 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Olivia Slade-Šilović - Inspired by CroatiaIn this episode our special guest is Olivia Slade-Šilović. Olivia started the popular blog and Instagram page, Inspired by Croatia, after moving there from the U.S. Inspired by Croatia is a resource for travel and life in Croatia and also gives tips for navigating the country as an expat. Olivia talks about what sparked her move to Croatia and what motivated her to start a blog and give others a glimpse inside her life here. Find out her favorite places in Croatia to visit and the secret behind her successful Instagram account where more than 17 thousand people fo...
2022-07-2437 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Debra Gavranich - The Girl Who LeftThis week’s special guest is Debra Gavranich from North Queensland, Australia. Debra recently published a book called The Girl Who Left which tells the story of her mom’s journey from Korčula to the cane fields of Australia. In this episode we talk life on the island, the proxy marriage that led to her mother leaving, and how she adjusted to life in Australia. Debra talks about her motivation for writing down her mom’s story, and the surprising song and movie production talks that have come along with it!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirl...
2022-07-1738 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Anthony Poša - Croatian RugbyIn this episode I speak with New Zealand Croat, Anthony Poša. Anthony played rugby for the Croatian national team for 10 years and helped put Croatian rugby on the map. Now he’s coaching the national team and helping develop new talent and the next generation of Croatian rugby stars. Check out the episode to hear the crazy story of the World Cup qualification match vs Italy where Torcida showed up to support in Makarksa, and how rugby can be more inclusive than soccer/football.
2022-07-1033 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Cody McClain Brown - Chasing a Croatian GirlIn this episode I speak with Cody McClain Brown, author of Chasing a Croatian Girl and now professor at the University of Zagreb. The book tells the true story of how he fell in love with a Croatian girl and eventually leaves his life in the U.S. behind to move to Croatia. He talks about the culture shock that he experienced like propuh, coffee, and rakija! Cody gives a relatable opinion on life in Croatia from an outsider’s perspective, both the good and the bad, as we discuss his books, blog, and his new career in Croatia....
2022-07-0347 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Luka Jureško - Submarine BurgerIn this episode we hear from the COO of Submarine Burger, Luka Jureško. Submarine is a Croatian burger joint known for using natural, organic, local, and homemade ingredients. They were recently listed in the Financial Times as one of the 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe, and included in Big7Travel .com’s list of 50 best burgers in the world. They have 13 locations across Croatia and just opened their first Submarine abroad with more plans to expand. We talk about their mission to support local Croatian farms, their dedication to corporate social responsibility, and the expansion of Submarine into Eastern Eur...
2022-06-2647 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Marina Orsag - Croatian ComedianIn this episode our special guest is Croatian comedian Marina Orsag. Marina started her comedy career in 2004 and since then has put on thousands of shows, and among many other projects, opened up the first standup comedy club in Croatia, Studio Smijeha. She was also just featured in Croatia’s reality singing show Zvijezde Pjevaju and took 3rd place! In this episode we’re going hear about all of this and some other projects she’s working on while we learn about the start of the Croatian comedy scene.Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marinaorsag/?hl=enF...
2022-06-191h 12
All Things CroatiaInterview with Sanja Bubalo - Tourist Board of StonIn this episode our special guest is Sanja Bubalo from the Tourist Board of Ston. She tells us everything we need to know about the “hidden” gems of Ston and Mali Ston, and what those cities have to offer. We talk about the world famous oysters that are only able to be found there, as well as the famous walls of Ston; the longest in Europe! We hear about the traditional salt fields, special events, and what we can expect this summer season to look like!Website https://www.ston.hr/?l=engInstagram https://www...
2022-06-1234 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Tamara, Jasmina & Mijat Gavran - GavraniOur special guest in this week’s episode is the band Gavrani; a father and daughters trio from Melbourne, who recently moved to Croatia and signed with Croatia Records. Growing up in Australia, they often performed at Croatian events and now have moved to Zagreb where they continue to write original music and perform. They already have a few hit songs such as ‘Nema te’ and ‘Svirači, hvala vam’. In this episode I speak with Tamara, Jasmina & Mijat Gavran about their roles in the band, their move to Zagreb, and working with Croatia Records. The band also talks summer plan...
2022-06-0537 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Ante Kvartuč - CroatianSports.comIn this episode our special guest is Ante Kvartuč. Ante is from San Pedro, California and is the founder of CroatianSports.com which is a website dedicated to ‘Uniting Croatian Fans Around the World.’ CroatianSports.com was originally founded as a way to bring Croatian soccer news to readers in English, but now has expanded to include all Croatian sports. Ante talks about how he got that started and how it evolved into countless interviews with Croatian sports stars including his favorite interview with Luka Modrić! Stay tuned for his upcoming world cup prediction and how we can expect the te...
2022-05-2956 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Natalie Franćeska - My Grandma is Like the SeaNatalie Franćeska is an Australian-Croat who recently published a children’s book called My Grandma is Like the Sea, which pays tribute to her Croatian grandmothers and her summers spent along the Dalmatian coast. In this episode Natalie talks about her cultural and familial inspirations for the book as well as her popular feature in CroatiaWeek, ‘20 Teachings and Words of Wisdom from my Grandmothers’. We also learn about her blog, Nala’s Den, where she shares resources and inspiration to help families along the parenting journey. Stay tuned to hear what Croatian basketball legend Dino Rađa thinks of her boo...
2022-05-2234 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Zrinka Šapro - A Dubrovnik Tour GuideIn this week's episode our special guest is Zrinka Šapro. Zrinka is originally from Konavle and now works as a tour guide in the city of Dubrovnik. She gives multiple tours including the City Walls and Game of Thrones and offers them in 4 languages! In this episode we talk about the history of Dubrovnik and how the city and region operates today. Zrinka will also be giving an exclusive tour to National Geographic this summer as part of a project to capture the best of Croatian life. She talks about how that will work and where she will take t...
2022-05-1559 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Mate Pavković, and John Gašparac - CroDiasporaToday our special guests are Mate Pavković, and John Gašparac, President and Vice President of the organization CroDiaspora. CroDiaspora is a nonprofit organization that is run by Croats passionate about improving Croatia through economic solutions and assisting those abroad with their challenges in doing business and returning to Croatia. More specifically, they run webinars, organize events, and develop resources to help Croats around the world to do more business and ultimately return to Croatia. In this episode we hear how that started and how CroDiaspora can help. We also talk about Croatia's change to the Euro and the ef...
2022-05-0858 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Andrea Pisac - Croatian CookingOur featured guest this week is Andrea Pisac. Andrea is a Croatian writer and anthropologist who moved to London and then came back to Croatia for a greater sense of purpose. She is the author of several famous Croatian cookbooks, as well as novels and other works, and also is the creator of the blog Croatia Honestly, where she writes about food, history, and culture. In this episode we talk about why she left her old life behind, her passion for blogging and writing, and definitely learn about some of her famous Croatian recipes and why she decided to...
2022-05-0155 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Ema Rajić - Olympic SwimmerOur featured guest this week is Ema Rajić. Ema is a Croatian American swimmer from Illinois, USA. She attends the University of California, Berkley, and just recently competed at the Olympics in Tokyo at only 21 years old! We talk about her strong connection to her Croatian heritage, and why she decided to compete internationally for Croatia instead of the US. Stay tuned to hear about her incredible experience at the Olympics and her love for travel and cooking!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raaajic/
2022-04-2439 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Marko Senjanin - CroWarrior78This week's guest is Marko Senjanin, but you may know him better as CroWarrior! Marko is a Canadian-Croat who runs an Instagram to inspire others and show Croatian pride. He has over 23 thousand followers there, over 3 million likes on TikTok, and he is the most recognized celebrity in Canada (source necessary). If you follow him on social media, you know that Marko is always spreading positivity and showing off his Croatian gear, whether that be on his daily bike rides, in the shop class he teaches, or drinking wine with Tata! In this episode, Marko talks about his upbringing...
2022-04-1745 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Petar Repar and Josip Sep of LA VatreniOur featured guests this week are Petar Repar and Josip Sep from California, USA. They are two of the co-founders of LA Vatreni, a Los Angeles based organization dedicated to Croatian diaspora. What started out as an idea to revive the old locally broadcasted Croatian Radio Program soon turned into soccer watch parties at the church with thousands in attendance, Croatian Heritage Night at the Staples Center, and so much more! They also post content on their Instagram and Facebook, and are great way for the Los Angeles Croatian community to participate and stay involved with Croatian culture. We...
2022-04-1041 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Domagoj Boljar of MiretOur featured guest this week is Domagoj Boljar. Domagoj is the co-founder of Miret, a Croatian company that makes eco-friendly shoes using sustainable plant based materials. In this episode we talk about the success of Miret, including the “Hollywood moment” that kicked it off. Looking into the waste and pollution that regular shoes cause, we discuss Miret’s innovative solution and Croatia’s position within eco-friendly matters. Stay tuned to hear a little about mountaineering and Domagoj’s old prog rock band!Web: https://www.miret.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miret.sneakers/Facebook...
2022-04-0546 min
All Things CroatiaInterview with Nik Kraljević of PlemeOur featured guest this week on All Things Croatia is Nikola Kraljević, or Nik for short. Nik is the founder and developer of Pleme, an online app and community for Croatians to network globally. In this episode, we talk about Pleme’s goal to help local Croatians and the wider diaspora by giving them a dedicated app to chat, read news, and ultimately foster better connections. We go over exciting new features, including partnerships with organizations to provide information and advice on relocating to Croatia, and a global directory for Croatian businesses around the world. Nik has als...
2022-04-0542 min
All Things CroatiaAn Introduction and Conversation with George DulcichWelcome to the very first episode of the All Things Croatia podcast! I'm super excited to finally get this started and I really hope you enjoy it! This episode is a little bit of an introductory episode so you can get to know me a little more, so if you hate it, don't worry! I've got the big names coming in the next episodes (No offense George).Follow All Things Croatia on Instagram!Our featured guest today on All Things Croatia is a good friend of mine, George Dulcich, a Croatian-American from Los Angeles. George...
2022-04-0343 min