Episodes
Czech UFOs including wingless capsules, flaming wheels, weird organic drones, tiny balls, giant figures, silver men and more.
Published 04/14/21
Just because you're an American living outside the country, you can still vote. And you should. Organizations like Democrats Abroad are here to help make it as easy a process as it can be.
Published 04/08/21
But which Prague pub is the oldest? Well, it depends on what you mean by "oldest". We take a look at 12 candidates that might fit the bill.
Published 03/25/21
Maya Bersheva of Binance talks about crypto, blockchain, Prague and the future of finance.
Published 03/11/21
Under Vaclav I and Ottokar II, Bohemia would reach the apex of its power and influence. At least, under the Přemyslids.
Published 02/25/21
A unique locations for animals to get safe and healthy, and people to find a new best friend. Cool Critters is where the cool cats hang out. And dogs. Mainly dogs.
Published 02/11/21
Shiny, chewy, tangy and authentic - New York-style bagels have come to Prague thanks to two expats, pregnancy cravings and a friend. And they're 100% vegan!
Published 01/28/21
For Grant, life in Prague is a moveable feast, and he is having the time of his life. He's editor-in-chief for Radio Free Europe's website, writes a blog on bicycling in Prague, another about the "good things in life", takes pictures and has even tread the boards on stage a few times.
Published 01/14/21
Bohemian musical chairs continues for a while, but then it all settles down and there's a king at last. Third time's a charm!
Published 12/31/20
What holiday has a wallet that smells like fish, hallucinations of magical pig, a mutant baby, exploring molten lead, shoe divination, and eviscerated fish all over the sidewalk? Christmas in CZ of course!
Published 12/17/20
Jonathan Stein talks about Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic, privatization in the 90s, the rise of Klaus and the technocrats, Project Syndicate & some pretty funny stories from the 90s.
Published 12/03/20
Burgers, BBQ, brunches, vegan comfort food - Lori and Dean bring Kentucky-style food and service to Prague, staying true to both their old roots in the US and their new ones here.
Published 11/19/20
Rob Cameron reports on Prague for the BBC, marrying two lifelong dreams. His Facebook group about COVID-19 in Prague has become an informal news agency all on its own.
Published 11/05/20
Spooky Prague stories about ghosts, pirates, mermaids, water sprites, beheadings, barbers, a werewolf, a very slow zombie, a very shy vampire and more. 13 for Halloween.
Published 10/22/20
(Re)expat Douglas Lytle talks about Prague in the 90s, the news industry, Czech politics & culture, and more in this part reminiscence, part analysis.
Published 10/08/20
Prague's New Town was supposed to be a New Jerusalem. We'll look at Karlovo náměstí, Prague's mystical city plan, holy relics, a pagan grove that's now a tram stop, an accidental street and historical helmets.
Published 09/24/20
Vratislav gets a lance, Soběslav gets to hold a cup, Crusades are joined and avoided, Vladislav goes on walkabout, the Gothic period starts and Prague gets a new bridge.
Published 09/10/20
Ryan Keating talks about his Movie Barf blog, new places for film buffs, why Czechs hate popcorn, subtitles vs dubbing, the Czechoslovak New Wave, the surreal animation of Jan Švankmajer, modern Czech movies and more.
Published 08/27/20
A tour of Old Town with tales of true love, jealousy, modern beer, mockery, pride and much more.
Published 08/06/20
The saga of the Přemyslid continues, and it is not calm. It's Game of Thrones without the dragons!
Published 07/30/20
Colombian Karina talks about running a business in Prague's tourist center, and what, exactly, it means to be a local.
Published 07/30/20
The early days of the Přemyslids involve strife, fratricide, wiping out a whole family and more fun.
Published 07/16/20
Local journalist and ghost hunter Raymond Johnston talks about ghosts of Prague
Published 07/16/20
10 tales of Old Town you may not know - presented as a tour
Published 07/16/20
For centuries, the Czechs have used theatre to undermine oppressive authorities, and define their national identity. We look at examples of this, from 1620 to the Velvet Revolution of 1989.
Published 07/09/20