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International Poznan

International Poznan

By Internationalpoznan

We chat with fascinating souls from all over the world - living or are just passing through Poznan, Poland - the greatest city in the world. So many people to meet, so many stories to tell.
Join hosts Piotr Szulc and Max Kruk - and get ready to explore, taste, hear, and experience the world like never before!
Originated by Maciej Kautz in 2013.
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KGB prison, smugling, and a country does not exist with Tim Tiraspol

International PoznanAug 13, 2021

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Easter Show with Yen from The Philippines,

Easter Show with Yen from The Philippines,


Happy Easter! Join us for a special Easter edition 🥚🐣 of our show, featuring the amazing Yen Stasiak 🙌, originally from the Philippines 🇵🇭 but now residing in Poland 🇵🇱.

Tune in as we explore the vibrant Easter celebrations in Yen's home country, including the famous Good Friday crucifixions. We'll also delve into Yen's fascinating life story and gain insights into her perspective on living in Poland.

Don't miss this unique episode!

Apr 01, 202431:19
The unforgettable carnival in Brazil with Nina

The unforgettable carnival in Brazil with Nina

Get ready for a our new show featuring Poznań's Brazilian Nina, who's sharing her electrifying experiences with Brazil's carnival! From the pulsating rhythms of samba to the extravagant costumes, Nina's tales will transport you to the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Plus, we'll be grooving to a curated playlist of Brazilian songs throughout the show. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture and music! Don't miss out!

Mar 28, 202456:42
From Baltimore to Poznan with Kenny

From Baltimore to Poznan with Kenny

Don't miss our new radio show featuring Kenny Dirton Jr. from Baltimore, USA, as we uncover how he ended up in the vibrant district of Jeżyce in Poznań, Poland, and what he thinks about life there.

Join us as we explore Kenny's fascinating journey from Baltimore to Poznań, discovering the factors that led him to this charming corner of the world. Hear Kenny's insights into the sights, sounds, and flavors of Poznań, and gain valuable perspective on life in Poland from an outsider-turned-insider.

Tune in for a captivating exploration of culture, identity, and belonging, and discover the magic of life in the heart of Poznań through Kenny's eyes!

+ Kenny's favouirite songs!

Mar 28, 202456:34
Finding love in a hopeless place with Ola And Reuben

Finding love in a hopeless place with Ola And Reuben

Ola from Poland and Rueben from New Zealand. Where did they meet?

In Southeast Asia - Malaysia . They went thought a lot; long travels, extreme heat, Covid and food poisoning in India. Now, here they are in Poznan, together. Let's listen to their uneasy, but also beautiful story.

Feb 29, 202447:55
Learning Polish in 2024 with Natalia Glatty

Learning Polish in 2024 with Natalia Glatty

New show with a Polish teacher with 10 years of experience - Natalia Glatty. How to learn Polish effectively in 2024? Let's find out!

Jan 07, 202433:07
Exclusive interview with the wonderful Matt Dusk

Exclusive interview with the wonderful Matt Dusk

Canadian multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist Matt Dusk has been enthralling audiences around the world for years. Just before Xmas he arrived in Poznan to peform at Poznan Intertnational Fair. We had a massive pleasure to meet and chat with Matt there. Enjoy!

Dec 28, 202309:46
Abu Dhabi and Dubai with Omar and Raees

Abu Dhabi and Dubai with Omar and Raees

New show about Abu Dhabi and Dubai with Omar and Raees. We raise and answer questions such is the Emirates safe, What people live in the UAE? 

Don't miss it!

Dec 15, 202335:46
International Poznan, GGI and Romania with Adela

International Poznan, GGI and Romania with Adela

This week our guest's Adela from Romania who is an admin on International Poznan Friends, the largest international group in Poznan (27K memebers and counting). We talk also about Girl Gone International which a thriving, fast growing worldwide community of 500,000+ international women with local communities in over 200 cities. Adela is a cummunity leader here in Poznan. Last topic Romania. When is it the best time to go there? What to see? and of course the imfamous Vlad Dracula.

Don't miss it!

Nov 30, 202334:33
Mexico with Rodrigo

Mexico with Rodrigo

On this show we meet Rodrigo Ivàn Flores to talk to him about his beloved country - Mexico. We are especially keen on its culture, places and how they celebrate Independence Day and especially Day of the dead - Día de los Muertos

Nov 01, 202335:06
Let's go to Costa Rica with Brandon

Let's go to Costa Rica with Brandon

Costa Ricacountry of Central America. Its capital is San José. One of the happiest and most beautiful countries in the the region. Our guide into its culture will be Brandon who will also talk about his life in Poznan and his unique perspective on life here.

Oct 05, 202330:38
Belgium and making money on Amazon with Anton Lemmens

Belgium and making money on Amazon with Anton Lemmens

Anton Lemmens from Belgium is our guest on this show. We talk about Belgium, the delicious Belgium steak, his life in Poland and most importantly how to make money on Amazon US. Don't miss it!

Sep 21, 202341:15
Argentina with Le Ballet Folclorico Raices Nuevas

Argentina with Le Ballet Folclorico Raices Nuevas

Hola Poznan and the world!

Let's go to Argentina with Javier Gomez and Ballet Folclorico Raices Nuevas

We discuss the tango, football, folklore and much more!

Don't miss it!


Sep 07, 202356:34
Oh Voyage - Mixing the Ancient & the Electro!

Oh Voyage - Mixing the Ancient & the Electro!

Oh Voyage is in the building!

Take the greatest electro vibes from NL - mix them with the rich, timeless music of Turkey, and you've got Europe's hottest electro-duo. We chat with Aktaş and Erol from Oh Voyage. They'll share their wildest experiences, how they launched into the electro-scene, and what they've got in store for the future!

Jul 02, 202356:52
Enrique of Guatemala

Enrique of Guatemala

Meet Enrquie. He'll take you to a place where fiery and volcanic personalities embody the character of a nation. He'll reveal a place serve delicious tacos, but throw out people who've had too much. He'll also share the place with sensational people and the kind of passion and energy that make the perfect nation. That place is Guatemala.

Jun 25, 202356:36
Help And Therapy from the Netherlands with Martin and Esther

Help And Therapy from the Netherlands with Martin and Esther

Esther and Martin are a married couple who help the homeless, migrants and expats dealing with their problems. Martin has an issue on his own - his memory only lasts up to 7 days. Discover this unique story and meet Mr and Mrs Boogaard.

Jun 22, 202342:08
Life changes with Rob Duffy from Ireland

Life changes with Rob Duffy from Ireland

Meet Rob Duffy, Irish coach, podcaster and event organizer based in Poznan. We discover how his life changed dramatically 20 years ago and how thanks to that he's been able help many people all over the world in different forms. Don't miss it!

Jun 13, 202333:56
 Mauritius and music with Hugo Marcel

Mauritius and music with Hugo Marcel

Piotr Szulc’s interview with a musician Hugo Marcel from Mauritius + the radio premiere of his new single.

What a guy and what a country!

Jun 01, 202344:04
SHAPE International Band with NATO soldiers
Jun 01, 202321:50
Rodrigo of Mexico!

Rodrigo of Mexico!

Rodrigo's seen it all. Hailing from Mexico - he'll take us through his incredible story, and - just for kicks, will share answers to some of life's biggest questions.

- How do you overcome life's greatest challenges?

- Where do you get the greatest avocados?

- What's it like to travel across Texas on your motorbike?

Find out everything and more.

May 28, 202357:38
Sylwiana & Femi - Love is in the Air

Sylwiana & Femi - Love is in the Air

Sylwiana - Polish singer-songwriter. Femi - Nigerian specialist technician.

Together - they make the most epic team. From crazy Polish-Nigerian weddings, to supporting each other's wildly different careers - we chat with one of the most dynamic and positive couples you'll ever meet! Hear exclusive trackss from Sylwiana too!

May 14, 202357:49
Technology and its future with Bogdan Panov

Technology and its future with Bogdan Panov

Check out our new pdocast with Bogdan Panov from Siberia, Russia. Bogdan is an innovative and imaginative expat that have been living in Poland for a couple of years. We talk technology and his newest invention - special LED e-badge.

Don't miss it!

May 02, 202344:10
Horse Riding Through Uzbekistan with Sardor

Horse Riding Through Uzbekistan with Sardor

Lock away your car. You won't need it. This time, we're taking a horse.

Let's gallop through the vast, gorgeous fields of Uzbekistan's open lands. Join some of Central Asia's cowboy's and compete in some of the wildest sports you've ever seen. Sardor will even tell you some need-to-know's about Ramadan!

Apr 30, 202355:18
Party and photography with Xander Motion

Party and photography with Xander Motion

Meet Xander Michalak also known as XanderMotion - Photo&Video&Drone, Polish/French party organizer, photographer and videographer. We discuss life in Paris, his upcoming party in Poznan and photography.

Apr 27, 202324:19
Baka from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Baka from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Baka takes you through one of Africa's greatest nations by size, history, and character!

Explore the jungles, party with the family, and even meet the Pope - if you're lucky.

Where? The Congo - but not just any Congo. Let's go to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Meet you there!

Apr 16, 202356:33
Algeria with Cherif

Algeria with Cherif

Join us and let's go with Cherif Rahal to Algeria, the largest coutry in Africa

Mar 30, 202339:13
Azerbaijan with Jusif Abbasov

Azerbaijan with Jusif Abbasov

Join us and listen to our guide Jusif Abbasov who will take you around Azerbaijan - the land of fire.
Mar 17, 202337:44
Walk the Camino and Explore Granada with Carmen

Walk the Camino and Explore Granada with Carmen

Carmen tells us everything we need to know about the amazing land of Granada - on Spain's sunsoaked southern edge! Join our special guest host Natalia (& Max) - and grab a beer, hear some Spanish guitar, and walk the Camino de Santiago.

Buen Camino - and vale vale!

Feb 19, 202359:16
Serbia and ballet with Aleksandra Lojic

Serbia and ballet with Aleksandra Lojic

This time Piotr Szulc meets Aleksandra Lojic, a Serbian balerina and ballet teacherm who lives in Poznan and has just opened her own dance studio. We talk Serbia and discover ballet. Don't miss it! 

Feb 03, 202336:34
Eleegal in Poznan - He's LIVE

Eleegal in Poznan - He's LIVE

What kind of music motivates YOU?

Eleegal brings afro-beat and suave lyrical mastery to the stage. He'll tell you what you need to know about the Afro music scene - and how it influences the songs you already know. Learn what it means to be an introvert - but with stunning on-stage personality. We'll also get a sneak-peek at his shows in Poland.

It's all here and more - he's Eleegal, and he's exclusively on International Poznan!

Jan 16, 202350:23
Botswana's Finest: Lynett & Shane!

Botswana's Finest: Lynett & Shane!

Botswana! Oh it's a magical place. 

Lynett and Shane tell their stories of their homeland. Explore this land of plenty - plus good times, harmony, rain, and it's majestic zebras. They're the country's symbol - just so you know! Plus, learn the secret to long-distance relationships (well, marriage, actually!)

Join Max & Piotr for another fantastic show.


Jan 16, 202356:50
A Very Merry Dominican Friars' Christmas

A Very Merry Dominican Friars' Christmas

Let's take a breath, sit back, and relax. This Christmas - and any future ones - are all about going easy, and being with the one's we love.

We'll hear some wise words of wisdom from Fathers Michal and Karol, of the Poznan Dominican Friars. They'll share some valuable advice, plus give us a glimpse of how they celebrate this magical season.

Merry Christmas, from International Poznan.

Dec 26, 202257:35
Xmas on 5 continents

Xmas on 5 continents

Ho, ho, ho! 

Xmas on 5 continents

On this special Xmas show Piotr by these amazing Poznan-based expats: 

Luke, USA, North America

Harleen, India, Asia

Henrique, Brazil, South America

Bram, the Netherlands, Europe

Faith, Zimbabwe, Africa

Don't miss it! 


Dec 19, 202256:54
From Alaska to the World with Nathan

From Alaska to the World with Nathan

In Alaska, apparently, sitting under the Aurora Borealis is the ideal place to have a child - so they say! But the great white northern US state offers natural adventures unlike any other place on earth.

Max chats with Nathan, as he explores this vast land populated by cowboys (at least, a variation of them), oil fields, rambunctious Japanese tourists, and so much more. We'll take a look at just how the ultimate driving experience differs between Europe and the US. Plus, we'll find out just how long your next journey might be, to see your family, friends, and loved ones. 

It's all here, and then some - on International Poznan!

Dec 14, 202257:57
Japanese restaurateur and an Italian polyglot with Daisuke and

Japanese restaurateur and an Italian polyglot with Daisuke and

Two hosts ands two guests this time on International Poznan. 

We are joined by Daisuke Maki, a Japanese restaurant owner and an Italian polyglot Gregorio Ussardi who speaks 15 LANGUAGES, you can hear all of them on this show

Don't miss this show! It's special! 

Dec 05, 202245:05
 Graham and his music

Graham and his music

On this show we talk to an English musician Graham Crawford and discuss his two upcoming albums and his love for Poland and a Polish poet Edward Stachura. 

Oct 24, 202256:59
Egypt with Mo and Sherif

Egypt with Mo and Sherif

Let's discover Egypt with with our two Poznan-based guides from Egypt - Mohamed Suliman and Sherif Gamal El-din.
Sep 26, 202240:40
Iraq with Zaid

Iraq with Zaid

Let's go on a trip to Iraq, a unique triangle of mountains, desert, and fertile river valleys. Our guide will be Zaid Al-Shakarchi, our Poznan-based Iraqi. 

Sep 05, 202243:11
International Stand-up with Andre de Freitas and Jordan Thomas Gray

International Stand-up with Andre de Freitas and Jordan Thomas Gray

Stand-up comedy in English has been getting quite popular in Poland. That's why Andre de Feitas (Portugal) and Jordan Thomas Grey (US) are on a tour around this lovely country. During their visit in Poznan the two brilliant comedians answer many burning questions and drop quite a few funny lines. Don't miss it :) ! 

Jul 25, 202240:09
Being active for Ukraine with Maria Andruchiw

Being active for Ukraine with Maria Andruchiw

Maria is a great example on how to devote your life and free time to helping others. Listen to her amazing story. 

May 05, 202248:41
Help Ukraine with Jana + Giulia
Apr 11, 202201:01:33
The war in Ukraine, its reasoning and impact on Russia with Sergey

The war in Ukraine, its reasoning and impact on Russia with Sergey

How has the war impacted ordinary Russians?

Is this war some sort of opportunity for China to have a bigger infleunce on the Russian economy?

Why did Putin decide to attack Ukraine?

What can stop Putin?

These are some of the questions we dicuss in this interview with Sergey from Russia. 

Mar 15, 202229:10
 Ukraine Will Prevail with Roman Maximov and Mykyta Bondariew

Ukraine Will Prevail with Roman Maximov and Mykyta Bondariew

We talk to Roman Maximov, a youtuber and Sasha Bondariev, a journalist and photographer. How is the Ukrainian defence doing? How does the Russian propaganda machine work? What can we do to help Ukrainian people? These are some of the questions we answer in this special show about the horrific war in Ukraine. 

Mar 07, 202258:56
Rwanda, afrobeats and life of a DJ with Lexx Lexx

Rwanda, afrobeats and life of a DJ with Lexx Lexx

This time our guest is DJ Lexx Lexx a Poznan-based musician originally from Rwanda. We discuss his career and life in Poland, the rise of the afrobeat genre, Rwanda, which is a country of the highest number of women in the parliament and of the biggest producer of tea and coffee on Earth. Plus loads of terrific afbrobeat tunes. Don't miss it! 

Dec 16, 202156:58
From Germany with Love

From Germany with Love

A special edition with special guest co-host - Agnieszka Link! 

Marcel is a German teacher with the world on his shoulders! Join us for Estonian adventures, continent-wide hello's, and insane simultaneous translations too! 🥨🍺

Dec 05, 202158:21
Thailand with Boonta

Thailand with Boonta

Let's go to Thailand with our guide Boonta. It's a country of many wonders and constrats. 

We break some steretypes and dive into this rich culture that has so much more to offer than pretty beches and Pad Thai.

Don't miss it! 

Oct 07, 202156:53
Jamaica with Mujtaba Abdus Sabi

Jamaica with Mujtaba Abdus Sabi

Let's go to the land of Bob Marley with our man Mujtaba

We discuss Jamaican food, culture and its people + loads good music including Beenie Man and Shaggy 

Don't miss it! 

Sep 06, 202155:45
Sweden with Sebastian Larsson

Sweden with Sebastian Larsson

Sweden, one of the happiest and also the richest nations in the world. How do they do that?

Sebastian Larsson will be our guide around Sweden and its culture. We will also see which stereotypes about Swedes are actually true.  

Don't miss it!


Aug 23, 202138:30
KGB prison, smugling, and a country does not exist with Tim Tiraspol

KGB prison, smugling, and a country does not exist with Tim Tiraspol

Tim Tiraspol (originally from the US) is our man in Transnistria, a country does not exist and OH BOY he has got proper stories about this place! 

Listen to this show to learn how he survived a KGB prison, smuggled an entire CBS's 60 Minutes TV crew over the Moldovan boarder. Also, what the hell did Tim do in Katowice, Poland?

Don't miss it this show which is straight from Transistria, a country like no other!


Aug 13, 202143:16
Insane in the Spain

Insane in the Spain

When the economy opens back up - it's time to hit the streets. Who better to join than Diego and Juan, the owner/operators of El Calmar - a taste of Spain in one of Poznan's hippest streets. Relax in the sun, sip a Sangria, and sample a tapas or two. This episode is best served with friends and fiestas.

Jun 10, 202159:21
Transnistria, a country that doesn't exist with Roman Maximov

Transnistria, a country that doesn't exist with Roman Maximov

What is it like to be born in a country that doesn't exist?

Roman Maximov a.k.a RomanFanPolszy, a tour guide and Youtuber (over 110K subscribers) joins International Poznan to talk about Transnistria - one of the most unusual places in Europe

Let's go to Transnistria and discover its people, history, fun facts, culture and Roman's life which is quite extraordinary :)


May 20, 202129:23