From Dalgona to Café Bombón: Where to Sip International Coffees in NYC
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash One of the facts of life about being born and raised in NYC like me is that every few years,…
Currently Reading: Behold the Dreamers & 5 Must-Read Books by Cameroonian Authors
Cameroon's modern literature is as dynamic as the country itself, shaped by a rich blend of historical influences, linguistic diversity, and cultural intersections. Written in both…
How Itto Outini Transformed Her Life Through Education: Episode 149 Recap
I didn’t always appreciate my childhood education. Let me take you back to the late eighties and early nineties, to my elementary school days in The…
Why African Languages Matter: The Beauty of Cameroon’s Endangered Babanki Language
One question I ask myself constantly while making Speaking Tongues is, “Who gets to decide if a language has value?” Long before I’d even hit record…
Intro to Khroskyabs: Language, Culture, and Multilingual Life on the Tibetan Plateau
Speaking Tongues is a podcast dedicated to celebrating language and culture from around the world. We’re in our 4th year of conversations and this present season…
Bridging Marathi and English: The Art of Translation in Literature and Cinema
Speaking Tongues Podcast is dedicated to celebrating language and culture from around the world. We’re in our 4th year of conversations and this present season has…
Inside Ekpeye Culture: The Language, Traditions, and Future of This Nigerian Community
Speaking Tongues is a podcast dedicated to celebrating language and culture from around the world. We’re in our 4th year of conversations and this present season…