Episode #1 - Luck & Prosperity 
ORTHODOX EASTER 
CULTURAL QUIRKS OF LUCK AND SUPERSTITION 
THE 'EVIL EYE' MYTH 

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Episode #1 - Luck &amp; Prosperity 
<ul>
<li>ORTHODOX EASTER </li>
<li>CULTURAL QUIRKS OF LUCK AND SUPERSTITION </li>
<li>THE 'EVIL EYE' MYTH </li>
</ul>
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Culture Cult - Luck & Prosperity

Episode #2 - 'Pop & Party Culture'

It's a Culture Cult party! 
An interview with Zabelle of 'Belly Dance with Zabelle' a seasoned professional belly dance teacher, Zabelle chats to the girls about the history of the traditional dance form in modern culture. 
Maria quizzes Becs and special guest Vasiliki on cultural traditions from Iraq, Iceland and Italy! 

By Rebecca Maakasa and Maria Konidaris 

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Join us 9am on SYN next Tuesday 14th of May where we 'go back to our cultural roots' of Greece, Lebanon & Turkey! 

Originally aired Tuesday 7th May 2019 on SYN 9am - 10am.

Episode #2 - 'Pop &amp; Party Culture'
It's a Culture Cult party! 
<ul>
<li>An interview with Zabelle of 'Belly Dance with Zabelle' a seasoned professional belly dance teacher, Zabelle chats to the girls about the history of the traditional dance form in modern culture. </li>
<li>Maria quizzes Becs and special guest Vasiliki on cultural traditions from Iraq, Iceland and Italy! </li>
</ul>
By Rebecca Maakasa and Maria Konidaris 
Say yassou/ciao/marhaba/hola/salut at <a href="mailto:culturecultradio@gmail.com">culturecultradio@gmail.com</a>
@culturecult_podcast 
Join us 9am on SYN next Tuesday 14th of May where we 'go back to our cultural roots' of Greece, Lebanon &amp; Turkey! 
Originally aired Tuesday 7th May 2019 on SYN 9am - 10am.

Culture Cult - Pop & Party Culture

Episode #3 A lot of the globe was represented on this week's show with special guests Evrim Sen 🇹🇷(Script Roulette Podcast), Julian Virgona 🇮🇹(AFTRS Graduate, radio whiz-kid) and of course your hosts Becs 🇱🇧 and Maria . 
EUROVISION; Your resident expert Maria talks Italy's entry,'Soldi' the third entry ever in Eurovision to feature arabic lyrics, Australia's Queen Kate Miller-Heidke's chances of winning the crown and how Darude (of Sandstorm fame) made his way into the competition. 
GOING HOME; Evrim, Julian, Becs and Maria talk about the strange and special aspects of going back to their respective countries of origin and what stereotypes stick true, plus the quirky cultural connections that unite us. 

Join us every Tuesday at 9am on SYN 90.7fm (in Melbourne) SYN Digital Radio (in Australia) or stream online at syn.org.au (Worldwide!) 

Say ciao/yassou/marhaba/salut at culturecultradio@gmail.com

Episode #3 A lot of the globe was represented on this week's show with special guests Evrim Sen 🇹🇷(Script Roulette Podcast), Julian Virgona 🇮🇹(AFTRS Graduate, radio whiz-kid) and of course your hosts Becs 🇱🇧 and Maria .&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>EUROVISION; Your resident expert Maria talks Italy's entry,'Soldi' the third entry ever in Eurovision to feature arabic lyrics, Australia's Queen Kate Miller-Heidke's chances of winning the crown and how Darude (of Sandstorm&nbsp;fame) made his way into the competition.&nbsp;</li>
<li>GOING HOME; Evrim, Julian, Becs and Maria talk about the strange and special aspects of going back to their respective countries of origin and what stereotypes stick true, plus the quirky cultural connections that unite us.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Join us every Tuesday at 9am on SYN 90.7fm (in Melbourne) SYN Digital Radio (in Australia) or stream online at syn.org.au (Worldwide!)&nbsp;
Say ciao/yassou/marhaba/salut at culturecultradio@gmail.com

Culture Cult - Going Back To Our Roots

In our 'Transience' episode, Maria and Becs chat to students of RMIT University in Melbourne after evening prayer and Iftar dinner. This is a holy month, and a special time for billions of people around the world, so we asked "what does Ramadan mean to you?"🎆🌙  Eid Mubarak to all our Culture Cult community, we hope this is a peaceful and prosperous time for you!  🙏💝

How do you celebrate? Share your stories at facebook.com/culturecultradio or DM us on Instagram @culturecult_syn. 

In our 'Transience' episode, Maria and Becs chat to students of RMIT University in Melbourne after evening prayer and Iftar dinner. This is a holy month, and a special time for billions of people around the world, so we asked "what does Ramadan mean to you?" 🎆🌙&nbsp; Eid Mubarak to all our Culture Cult community, we hope this is a peaceful and prosperous time for you!&nbsp; 🙏💝
How do you celebrate? Share your stories at facebook.com/culturecultradio or DM us on Instagram @culturecult_syn.&nbsp;

Culture Cult  - Ramadan & Eid 2019

'Culture Cult' Episode #4 - Love, dating, romance and cultural expectations: the good, the bad AND the cringe, nothing is off the table!

Becs and Maria interview Cypriot-Australian author of 'Love & F Poems'  Koraly Dimitriades about expressing love and the painful experiences through art. Listener stories are shared and a playlist of beautiful love songs, old and new from Europe and the Middle East.

Unfortunately, due to copyright restrictions these have been omitted from the podcast but a link to the playlist can be found here:

Culture Cult 'Love' Playlist

💗0.00 - 17.20 
Interview with poet, Koraly Dimitriades, Cypriot-Australian author of 'Love and F Poems' and 'Just Give Me The Pills'. 

👰17.20 - 24.08
Tales of love, romance, dating and marriage stories: wedding proposals when going back to the motherland and cultural attitudes to dating

✨24.08 - 29.30
Love in different languages: Arabic, Greek, French, Vietnamese, Portuguese. Cute and funny phrases, pick-up lines and pet names that don't always translate well in English

💌29.55 - 34.10
Cultural dating attitudes and experiences: Sharing a letter received from Valentino, a Culture Cult listener currently in Beirut. 

🎀29.55 - 34.10
How to share your anecdotes, stories and comments to the Culture Cult.  

📖35.33 - 38.06
Becs reads a beautiful quote from poet, Koraly Dimitriades. Where to find/follow Koraly's. How to get involved and follow Culture Cult.



Join us every Tuesday at 9am on SYN 90.7fm (in Melbourne) SYN Digital Radio (in Australia) or stream online at syn.org.au (Worldwide!) 

Say ciao/yiassou/marhaba/salut at culturecultradio@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/culturecult_podcast/

'Culture Cult' Episode #4 - Love, dating, romance and cultural expectations: the good, the bad AND the cringe, nothing is off the table! 
Becs and Maria interview Cypriot-Australian author of 'Love &amp; F Poems'  Koraly Dimitriades about expressing love and the painful experiences through art. Listener stories are shared and a playlist of beautiful love songs, old and new from Europe and the Middle East.
Unfortunately, due to copyright restrictions these have been omitted from the podcast but a link to the playlist can be found here:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/1264669068/playlist/2S5KF6ZC4OpuTfdJEBBjEK?si=rw4JoOpJSVOMVkuXiLO3ow">Culture Cult 'Love' Playlist</a>  💗0.00 - 17.20  Interview with poet, Koraly Dimitriades, Cypriot-Australian author of 'Love and F Poems' and 'Just Give Me The Pills'. 
👰17.20 - 24.08 Tales of love, romance, dating and marriage stories: wedding proposals when going back to the motherland and cultural attitudes to dating
✨24.08 - 29.30 Love in different languages: Arabic, Greek, French, Vietnamese, Portuguese. Cute and funny phrases, pick-up lines and pet names that don't always translate well in English 💌29.55 - 34.10 Cultural dating attitudes and experiences: Sharing a letter received from Valentino, a Culture Cult listener currently in Beirut. 
🎀29.55 - 34.10 How to share your anecdotes, stories and comments to the Culture Cult.  
📖35.33 - 38.06 Becs reads a beautiful quote from poet, Koraly Dimitriades. Where to find/follow Koraly's. How to get involved and follow Culture Cult. 
Join us every Tuesday at 9am on SYN 90.7fm (in Melbourne) SYN Digital Radio (in Australia) or stream online at syn.org.au (Worldwide!) 
Say ciao/yiassou/marhaba/salut at <a href="mailto:culturecultradio@gmail.com">culturecultradio@gmail.com</a>
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Culture Cult - Love

Our extended, full interview with @SultanSketches. 

For our 'Transience' episode, Sultan reflects on his experiences in childhood through to high school and how he documents these stories in detailed, anime style sketches on Youtube. We talk about the need to reflect and pause so we process our growth and achievements, especially as young creatives are hard on themselves!

0:00 - 5:00 Reflecting on high school with perspective. Why he started a channel, 

5:00 - 11:20  Creatives that inspired Sultan, what is ‘story time telling’ in Youtube? and reflecting on being persistent in creative practice when we fear rejection.  

11:30 - 16:20  Staying true to yourself when you gain a large following in the online world. Do followers mark success? 

16:20 - 21:00  The online community, interacting with fans in real life, and how to take feedback.

21:00 - 23:00 The online identity, the ‘face reveal’ video, 

23:30 - 27:00  Practicing your art, reflecting on your process. 

27:00 - 30:00  Why youtube to share yourself and your art? 

You can keep up with Sultan via instagram and youtube.

Our extended, full interview with @SultanSketches.&nbsp;
For our 'Transience' episode, Sultan reflects on his experiences in childhood through to high school and how he documents these stories in detailed, anime style sketches on Youtube. We talk about the need to reflect and pause so we process our growth and achievements, especially as young creatives are hard on themselves!
0:00 - 5:00 Reflecting on high school with perspective. Why he started a channel,&nbsp;
5:00 - 11:20 &nbsp;Creatives that inspired Sultan, what is &lsquo;story time telling&rsquo; in Youtube? and reflecting on being persistent in creative practice when we fear rejection. &nbsp;
11:30 - 16:20 &nbsp;Staying true to yourself when you gain a large following in the online world. Do followers mark success?&nbsp;
16:20 - 21:00 &nbsp;The online community, interacting with fans in real life, and how to take feedback.
21:00 - 23:00 The online identity, the &lsquo;face reveal&rsquo; video,&nbsp;
23:30 - 27:00 &nbsp;Practicing your art, reflecting on your process.&nbsp;
27:00 - 30:00 &nbsp;Why youtube to share yourself and your art?&nbsp;
You can keep up with Sultan via instagram and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgmublDj4T0zEP7ngRRGkmg">youtube.</a>

Culture Cult - Transience with  @SultanSketches

Full extended interview with Rachelle and Gizelle from Al Kamal Dabkeh Group in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. The two star pupils have been learning Arabic at the community school since prep and are now in VCE (Year 11 and Year 12). They spoke with Becs on the weekend about preserving tradition and culture through language and dance. 

Many thanks to Principal Mr. Nizar Ashkar and the Al Kamal Arabic School for welcoming us to their school! 

Music Credit: Zikrayat ‘Baeed Anak’ & ‘Il Wandi Ganeel’

Listen to Culture Cult on SYN Tuesdays 9am AEST on SYN 90.7fm in Melbourne, DAB+ Digital Radio in Australia or stream online at syn.org.au all around the world!

Full extended interview with Rachelle and Gizelle from Al Kamal Dabkeh Group in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. The two star pupils have been learning Arabic at the community school since prep and are now in VCE (Year 11 and Year 12). They spoke with Becs on the weekend about preserving tradition and culture through language and dance.&nbsp;
Many thanks to Principal Mr. Nizar Ashkar and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alkamalarabicschool/">Al Kamal Arabic School</a> for welcoming us to their school!&nbsp;
Music Credit: Zikrayat &lsquo;Baeed Anak&rsquo; &amp; &lsquo;Il Wandi Ganeel&rsquo;
Listen to Culture Cult on SYN Tuesdays 9am AEST on SYN 90.7fm in Melbourne, DAB+ Digital Radio in Australia or stream online at syn.org.au all around the world!

Culture Cult 'Folklore' - Al Kamal Dabkeh Group

👯🏫🎒 Rachelle and Gizelle from Al Kamal Dabkeh Group talk about learning Arabic and preserving culture through traditional dance. Full interview available here ⥤ https://omny.fm/shows/culture-cult/007-culture-cult-folklore-al-kamal-dabkeh-group

💃🏻We are joined by a special guest, Deon Manasis, who is the Director of the Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture, an institution in Melbourne and Australia for decades.

They are known for their highly-choreographed, beautiful performances of traditional folk music and dances from all around Greece.

?¿?¿'What the Folk?!' Maria hosts a rapid-fire game where Becs has to match the country of origin to folk music songs. 

👯🏫🎒 Rachelle and Gizelle from Al Kamal Dabkeh Group talk about learning Arabic and preserving culture through traditional dance. Full interview available here ⥤ <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/culture-cult/007-culture-cult-folklore-al-kamal-dabkeh-group">https://omny.fm/shows/culture-cult/007-culture-cult-folklore-al-kamal-dabkeh-group</a>
💃🏻We are joined by a special guest, Deon Manasis, who is the Director of the Manasis School of Greek Dance and Culture, an institution in Melbourne and Australia for decades.
They are known for their highly-choreographed, beautiful performances of traditional folk music and dances from all around Greece.
?&iquest;?&iquest;'What the Folk?!' Maria hosts a rapid-fire game where Becs has to match the country of origin to folk music songs.&nbsp;

Culture Cult - Folklore

Interview - Mr Nizar Ashkar, Principal Al Kamal Arabic School

Mashrou' Leila - Calvary

Going to Language School

🎶🥁New music, nostalgic tunes used over 100 years, an impromptu dabkeh class and language. Special guest: Melbourne musician, Robbie Rachid (@robbierachid_ ) talks about their upcoming new song with Melbourne music producer Ehab Hilal (Instagram: @ehab.music)

0.01 - 3.55 - Introduction to guests, upcoming talks and a little bit about Wafia, Australian artist of Iraqi-Syrian background

3:55 -  8:00 - Interview with Robbie Rachid about his upcoming new song 'Ride'; a collaboration with Melbourne music producer EHAB

8:18 - 14:15 - Breaking down 100 year old musical history 'Misirlou'. First recording is a Greek rembetiko song by Tetos Dimitriades (1927), most recent use includes the soundtrack to very famous Quentin Tarantino film and a Black Eyed Peas tune!

15:00 - 23:15 - Interview with Mr. Nizar Ashkar, principal of Al Kamal Arabic School, about the importance of language and cultural education and community.

23:38 -28:30 - Mashrou Leila - Cavalry, their first English language track and talking about the experience of going to language school growing up vs adult classes 

29:37 - 32:02 - How to get in touch or contribute to the Culture Cult, where to find Robbie Rachid's music online, 'Hermetico' by Balkan Beatbox whose beat is used in 'Talk Dirty To Me' by Jason Derulo. 

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🎶🥁New music, nostalgic tunes used over 100 years, an impromptu dabkeh class and language. Special guest: Melbourne musician, Robbie Rachid (@robbierachid_ ) talks about their upcoming new song with Melbourne music producer Ehab Hilal (Instagram: @ehab.music)
0.01 - 3.55 - Introduction to guests, upcoming talks and a little bit about Wafia, Australian artist of Iraqi-Syrian background 3:55 -  8:00 - Interview with Robbie Rachid about his upcoming new song 'Ride'; a collaboration with Melbourne music producer EHAB 8:18 - 14:15 - Breaking down 100 year old musical history 'Misirlou'. First recording is a Greek rembetiko song by Tetos Dimitriades (1927), most recent use includes the soundtrack to very famous Quentin Tarantino film and a Black Eyed Peas tune! 15:00 - 23:15 - Interview with Mr. Nizar Ashkar, principal of Al Kamal Arabic School, about the importance of language and cultural education and community. 23:38 - 28:30 - Mashrou Leila - Cavalry, their first English language track and talking about the experience of going to language school growing up vs adult classes  29:37 - 32:02 - How to get in touch or contribute to the Culture Cult, where to find Robbie Rachid's music online, 'Hermetico' by Balkan Beatbox whose beat is used in 'Talk Dirty To Me' by Jason Derulo. 
@culturecult_podcast

Culture Cult - Language & Lyrics

In episode 9 we transformed the Culture Cult into a cafe! ☕️🍰
🇮🇹An interview with Mario Maccerone, of the iconic Mario's Cafe in Brunswick Street, Melbourne.
🔮 Funda of 'Divine Tarot Energy' reads our coffee cups, making predictions for our future. 
🍹💃🏻Becs recaps 3ZZZ's 30 Year Ball Celebration and the 25th Annual Reclink Community Cup between the community broadcasters of Melbourne and local musicians. 

Say ciao/yassou/marhaba/salut at culturecultradio@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/culturecult_podcast/

In episode 9 we transformed the Culture Cult into a cafe! ☕️🍰
<ul>
<li>🇮🇹An interview with Mario Maccerone, of the iconic Mario's Cafe in Brunswick Street, Melbourne.</li>
<li>🔮 Funda of 'Divine Tarot Energy' reads our coffee cups, making predictions for our future. </li>
<li>🍹💃🏻Becs recaps 3ZZZ's 30 Year Ball Celebration and the 25th Annual Reclink Community Cup between the community broadcasters of Melbourne and local musicians. </li>
</ul>
Say ciao/yassou/marhaba/salut at <a href="mailto:culturecultradio@gmail.com">culturecultradio@gmail.com</a>
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Culture Cult - Coffees & Cafes

Culture Cult is about our love for the Middle-East & Europe - the people & diaspora from these regions, and a celebration of their contributions to arts & culture all over the world! Produced by Rebecca Maakasa & Maria Konidaris. 

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Culture Cult is about our love for the Middle-East &amp; Europe - the people &amp; diaspora from these regions, and a celebration of their contributions to arts &amp; culture all over the world! Produced by Rebecca Maakasa &amp; Maria Konidaris. 
@culturecult_podcast

Culture Cult Podcast

Extended interview with Becs in conversation with fellow solidarity protester Amir.

Amir flew to Lebanon a day after this was recorded and is currently supporting the movement on the ground. You can keep up with him on @ppprnce on instagram.

A third solidarity protest will be held this Sunday 3rd of November at Lygon Street Argyle Square 4-7pm. The international energy is needed now more than ever to keep the pressure up and to invigorate our family and friends in Lebanon as they enter their second consecutive week of action. 

Follow our continued coverage @culturecult_syn and @melb2beirut. 

Extended interview with Becs in conversation with fellow solidarity protester Amir.
Amir flew to Lebanon a day after this was recorded and is currently supporting the movement on the ground. You can keep up with him on @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ppprnce/?hl=en">ppprnce</a> on instagram.
A third solidarity protest will be held this Sunday 3rd of November at Lygon Street Argyle Square 4-7pm. The international energy is needed now more than ever to keep the pressure up and to invigorate our family and friends in Lebanon as they enter their second consecutive week of action. 
Follow our continued coverage @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/culturecult_syn/?hl=en">culturecult_syn</a> and @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/melb2beirut/?hl=en">melb2beirut</a>.

With the People - Amir

Day #9 of the Lebanese Revolution 

Rebecca Maakasa attended the second solidarity protest in Melbourne, juggling a recorder, camera, and Lebanese flag in her hands to capture your voices, pride and unity. 

Follow @melb2beirut on Instagram to see the action in colour!

Produced by Rebecca Maakasa for the Culture Cult on SYN.  

Thank you to SYN Media Volunteer Declan Jones for his assistance with this coverage. 

Day #9 of the Lebanese Revolution 
Rebecca Maakasa attended the second solidarity protest in Melbourne, juggling a recorder, camera, and Lebanese flag in her hands to capture your voices, pride and unity.&nbsp;
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melb2beirut/?hl=en">@melb2beirut</a> on Instagram to see the action in colour!
Produced by Rebecca Maakasa for the Culture Cult on SYN.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thank you to SYN Media Volunteer Declan Jones for his assistance with this coverage.&nbsp;

Melbourne Stands With Lebanon -  23rd October 2019

RebeccaMaakasa stood alongside her fellow Lebanese diaspora on Sunday and recorded their voices. 

Under one flag we are united, here your voices are heard! 

Tomorrow 6pm Argyle Square, Lygon Street Melbourne Round 2 we gather as a global community under one flag! our people want and need. Peace, stability and security aka basic #HumanRights

Rebecca Maakasa stood alongside her fellow Lebanese diaspora on Sunday and recorded their voices. 
Under one flag we are united, here your voices are heard! 
Tomorrow 6pm Argyle Square, Lygon Street Melbourne Round 2 we gather as a global community under one flag! our people want and need. Peace, stability and security aka basic #HumanRights

Lebanon - Melbourne Solidarity

Special coverage of Lebanon's Thawra, which accelrated in October 2019 

By Rebecca Maakasa  (Culture Cult Podcast) 

Special coverage of Lebanon's Thawra, which accelrated in October 2019&nbsp;
By Rebecca Maakasa&nbsp; (Culture Cult Podcast)&nbsp;

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