Podcasts by Behind the Curtain
An inside look at an expat life.
Further podcasts by Justin Loy
Podcast on the topic Reisen und Orte
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Interview with Ben from 2021-12-06T11:00
Justin interviews a former Czech student who lives and studies in Great Britain. Ben's insightful, funny, and thought-provoking answers will not disappoint.
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Fear and Candy from 2021-10-30T15:00
The holidays are almost upon us, but what does that mean for everybody? Justin takes a look at some different holiday traditions and unpacks the underlying causes and messages beneath some very ...
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The Tool Belt (Part Three) from 2021-09-22T15:00
Justin concludes this series of episodes outlining the final five tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.
The Tool Belt (Part Two) from 2021-09-01T14:00
Justin continues this short series of episodes outlining tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.
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The Tool Belt (Part One) from 2021-08-18T17:00
Justin begins a short series of episodes outlining tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.
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The Tribe Speaks from 2021-08-06T11:00
Justin unpacks the intricacies of Czech meetings, detailing his own failures and successes in navigating another cultural arena.
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Take a Hike from 2021-07-27T12:00
Justin describes his humorous and painful experiences in learning what a Czech really means when they extend an invitation to take a walk.
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The Heart of Europe from 2021-06-19T12:00
Does a country's geographical location affect its culture? Justin unpacks Czech's position in the European context and how this helps us understand the Czech mindset.
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The M Word from 2021-06-05T15:00
Justin takes us through the culturally and psychologically complex phenomenon of Czech high school graduation tests.
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The Level Playing Field from 2021-05-10T08:00
Justin unpacks why hockey is more than just a sport in the Czech Republic.
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Sponges and Mirrors from 2021-05-01T12:00
Justin begins Season Three diving into the relationship between a host culture and a foreigner --one of sponges and mirrors.
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The Coat Room at the Ball from 2021-02-13T15:00
In this final episode of season two, Justin uses his experience at a Czech ball to highlight a foreigner's inevitable otherness.
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Culture Shock from 2021-01-31T18:00
Justin discusses the experience of culture shock and its counterpart--reverse culture shock in one's home country.
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Nachos in the Cinema from 2021-01-08T13:00
Justin explores the art of missing beloved items and people while living overseas and why craving can be a beautiful thing.
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The Grocery Store Chronicles Part Two: The Hunt from 2020-11-26T12:00
Justin describes the Hunt--a constant search for hard-to-find, home-culture products in stores.
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Stick Your Finger Through Your Throat from 2020-11-09T21:00
Justin tries to wrap his head around language and his tongue around a few impossible Czech tongue twisters while also sharing some of his top language gaffes.
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Country Roads from 2020-10-27T08:00
Justin contrasts cultural norms from his childhood with the Czech experience and manages to find a connection in an unexpected way.
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The Wilson Effect from 2020-10-15T17:00
Justin discusses common foreigner coping mechanisms and when, how, and why to abandon them.
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Corn Stealing from 2020-10-01T10:00
Justin unpacks two contrasting ways a foreigner handles cultural differences: assimilation and separation. He details his failed attempts at both, bringing him to a third way.
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Bonus: Something Old, Something New from 2020-08-22T16:00
Justin wraps up Season One with a quick behind-the-scenes from the first ten episodes and a teaser for Season Two, starting in September.
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Q and A: Six Feet Under and Dinner at Five from 2020-07-17T15:00
Justin answers listener questions about life as a foreigner.
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Big Brother Polka and Other Local Quirks from 2020-06-29T16:00
Using announcements and articles from the local community magazine, Justin discusses several cultural peculiarities that he's learned to love and follow...almost.
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Dances and Statues from 2020-06-08T21:00
In the fourth and final relationship series, Justin discusses the differences in cultural responses when chaos breaks down male-female relationships and finds the anecdote hidden within the cult...
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Reciprocity Reexamined from 2020-05-24T17:00
In the third part of the Relationship Series, Justin unpacks the tradition of gift giving, especially in neighborly relationships. And makes us hungry for apple pie.
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Grandmas in Unlikely Places from 2020-05-15T11:00
In the second part of the Relationship Series, Justin tells about his first days in Europe and how the influence of one person changed his story.
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To Tykat or Not to Tykat, That is the Question from 2020-05-08T12:00
Relationship Series #1
Some languages create a conundrum for Americans who are unused to defining relationships with complicated uses of pronouns. Justin tells stories of how he has navigate...
As the Stork Flies from 2020-04-28T14:00
What do storks and expats have in common? In this episode, Justin takes a look at a stork's life and three ways it's similar to an expat's experience.
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Unmasking Hard Times from 2020-04-21T09:00
In this episode, Justin finds several advantages to wearing face masks and discusses other benefits we can find in today’s unusual circumstances.
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Grocery Store Chronicles Part One: Cashiers, Customers…and Me from 2020-04-14T11:00
In this episode, Justin breaks down the drama of a grocery store check-out line from the perspective of a foreigner. His issues with such a simple task bring him to a helpful conclusion about in...
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Introduction from 2020-04-04T14:00
In this initial episode to the Behind the Curtain Podcast, host Justin Loy introduces himself and outlines the setup of the podcast.
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Introduction from 2020-04-04T14:00
In this initial episode to the Behind the Curtain Podcast, host Justin Loy introduces himself and outlines the setup of the podcast.
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Introduction from 2020-04-04T14:00
In this initial episode to the Behind the Curtain Podcast, host Justin Loy introduces himself and outlines the setup of the podcast.
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