Reporting from Greece

What Miss Emily Will Miss

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:59:57 -0700

My co-worker Emily, who had trod the same path as me this year, shares her thoughts on work, life and octopus in Thessaloniki.

That Old Time Religion

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:57:33 -0700

After nine and a half months of living in Greece, I finally make it to a Greek Orthodox church service. I got some lovely sounds of the clergymen chanting. After describing the church service, I discuss the Unitarian clergyman who has aided my spiritual growth this year.You can now subscribe to my podcast at My Odeo Channel (odeo/a72cbfa9c0d54db4) or in iTunes.

Get Out of Town

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:58:56 -0700

This past week, I've taken three trips out of my home base of Thessaloniki. Hear what it's like at the beaches of Halkidiki, the hills of Thassos, and the rocks of Meteora.Visit my podcastblog at reportingfromgreece.blogspot.comPlease leave feedback in iTunes or your podcatching service.

Watch Your Language

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:59:29 -0700

A small complaint on my own inability to pick up the Greek language, as well as a couple choice Greek words and my plan for learning a bit more Greek.Visit my podcastblog at reportingfromgreece.blogspot.comVisit the Hellenic American Union at www.hau.gr/hau/en/services_mg_podcast.html

Faithfully Walking Across Fire

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:52:28 -0700

Hear what it's like to see people walk across fire. Every year, villagers in a small town outside Thessaloniki, Greece walk on coals, as a sign of their faith.see pictures of the Anastenaria at my blog: reportingfromgreece.blogspot.com

Family Bus Sing-A-Long

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:20:39 -0700

My family and I discuss busses. We'd just finished a tour of the former Yugoslavia, traveling only by commuter bus. My mom, dad, and sister each share anecdotes about bus riding, be it in Seattle, Belgrade, or Thessaloniki. Please leave your feedback and comments at my blog: reportingfromgreece.blogspot.com. Also, I'd appreciate it if you would leave comments on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you use.

Two for Tourism

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Sat, 13 May 2006 23:34:18 -0700

Two sound bites turn into a dicussion on the dualism of Greek tourism, and how the ancient and modern coexist. Plus, a story about dinner. And, as always, a Greek phrase of the week. Find out more at my blog: reportingfromgreece.blogspot.com

T-Town's Top Two Museums

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:16:59 -0700

As far as I'm concerned, museums are way better than books, not to mention bigger. And two museums in Thessaloniki are better than all the rest that I've visited. Find out which ones they are, and why they're so great. Plus, in the Greek Phrase of the Week, learn how to say "museum" in Greek.

As Ubiquitous as American Cheese

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:14:00 -0800

Greek coffee: what is it, how do you make it, and should you drink it? Also, a look at Greece's cold coffee option, frappes. Plus, instructions in the Greek language on how to make Greek coffee.Watch videos, find out about earlier episodes, and leave feedback at my podcastblog, reportingfromgreece.blogspot.com.

Rooting on the Gods of War

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 10:06:51 -0700

Come inside Alexandrio Arena and hear an Aris basketball game. There are chants, cheers, songs, and enough swishes to keep the crowd on their feet. And, when they get too rowdy, there's the Greek Phrase of the Week.

Rachel Returns, and Regales Us with Serbian Stories

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:16:24 -0700

My sister Rachel, who is living in Belgrade, visited Thessaloniki last weekend, and says what she thinks of Greek holidays, streets, and food, and talks about how Serbia and Montenegro has reacted to the death of former President Slobodan Milosevic and the Eurovision Song Contest controversy.

Who Documents the Documentaries

iversonl@grinnell.edu (Bradley Iverson-Long) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:43:37 -0700

The Eighth Annual Thessaloniki Film Festival just finished! Learn about some of the over 140 films that screened.Plus, the least useful Greek word (that I know so far)