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Two Tibetan American guys in the DMV area are working on a podcast to educates the worldwide audience on fascinating lesser-known facts about a vast array of topics through casual discussion and debate. From artificial intelligence to Tibetan history to book reviews, cinema, and much more.

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Mongolian History In Tibet, Diversity In Tibet, Interesting Facts About Mongols | AROK! Podcast #5

AROK!May 16, 2024

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College Commencement Experiences & Latest In A.I. News | AROK! #11

College Commencement Experiences & Latest In A.I. News | AROK! #11

The AROK! guys and special guest, Tsering, talk about their college commencement ceremonies and some of the latest in artificial intelligence. Two Tibetan American guys in the DMV area are working on a podcast to educate the worldwide audience on fascinating lesser-known facts about a vast array of topics through casual discussion and debate. From artificial intelligence to Tibetan history to book reviews, cinema, and much more. What should we talk about next? https://forms.gle/FDRw2dgFYgJXVRH38 ~ Episode 11 ~ ✨LINKS TO OUR PODCAST DOWN BELOW✨ » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/195bM2cLI3igTBWm73JifR?si=95ccc00e541c4643 » Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/arokpodcast » Tenzin Gonsar: / https://www.instagram.com/tenzin.y.g » Tenzin Wangjor: / https://www.instagram.com/wangjor_20

May 18, 202422:55
Tibetans Created Burma | AROK! Podcast #10

Tibetans Created Burma | AROK! Podcast #10

The AROK! guys are once more joined by our half-Tibetan, half-Mongolian guest, Tsering, to talk about Tibetan relations with another prominent Asian culture: the modern nation of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Specifically its establishment by ancient Tibetan settlers who used the many river systems that flow out of the Tibetan plateau as a migration route. 0:00 Recap of Mongolians in Amdo (Qinghai). 0:50 Did Ancient Tibetans From Amdo (Qinghai) Lay The Foundations For The Modern Nation of Myanmar (Burma)? 3:10 Asia's most important rivers originate on the Tibetan Plateau and how they may represent migration routes for ancient Tibetans. 5:20 The Pyu City-States. The first civilization in Burma and which was founded by Tibetan migrants. 7:40 Linguistic similarities between Tibeto-Burman languages. 8:22 The legendary oral accounts of various Tibeto-Burman people tracing their ancestors' migration from the Tibetan Plateau. 10:30 The different regions of Tibet and their stereotypes. 12:37 Conclusion. Two Tibetan American guys in the DMV area are working on a podcast to educates the worldwide audience on fascinating lesser-known facts about a vast array of topics through casual discussion and debate. From artificial intelligence to Tibetan history to book reviews, cinema, and much more. What should we talk about next? https://forms.gle/FDRw2dgFYgJXVRH38 ~ Episode 10 ~ ✨LINKS TO OUR PODCAST DOWN BELOW✨ » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/195bM2cLI3igTBWm73JifR?si=95ccc00e541c4643 » Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/arokpodcast » Tenzin Gonsar: / https://www.instagram.com/tenzin.y.g » Tenzin Wangjor: / https://www.instagram.com/wangjor_20

May 17, 202413:23
Mongolian History In Tibet, Diversity In Tibet, Interesting Facts About Mongols | AROK! Podcast #5

Mongolian History In Tibet, Diversity In Tibet, Interesting Facts About Mongols | AROK! Podcast #5

Today, the AROK! hosts are joined by a special guest, Tsering, who is himself of mixed Tibetan and Mongolian heritage, and from the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo, which corresponds with the modern Chinese province of Qinghai (Mongolian: Kokonor or Huhnuur). Tsering is an expert Mongolian throat singer, Tibetan and Mongolian history expert and a talented linguist, speaking Amdo Tibetan, Oirat (Western) Mongolian, Mandarin Chinese, a decent command of Lhasa Tibetan and English. 0:00 Tsering's Background 1:20 Difference between Mongolians 2:58 History of Mongolians In Amdo (aka Qinghai/Kokonor/Huhnuur) Province, Tibet 4:54 Khoshut Khanate: A Mongol Empire Based In Tibet 9:40 "Tsogt Taij" (1945), Movie About Mongolian Civil War On Behalf Of Tibetan Buddhist Sects 13:00 How Did The Khoshut Mongols Lose Tibet? 19:15 Tibetan Influence On Mongolian Names 21:14 The Great Sakya Pandita 22:19 Did A Tibetan Creating The Korean Writing System (Hangeul)? 26:16 The Dzungar Mongols In Tibet 30:50 The Tibetan Origin Myth 33:32 Did Tibetans Figure Out Evolution Before Modern Scientists? 39:15 Difference Between Mongols & Turks 49:35 Tsering Shows Off His Throat Singing Skills 54:32 Conclusion #tibet #tibetan #tibetanvlog #tibetanvlogger #mongolia #mongolianhistory #mongolianculture #mongolians #mongol_online_tv #mongol_research_center

May 16, 202455:58
Navigating Careers Amidst The A.I. Ascendancy | AROK! Podcast #9

Navigating Careers Amidst The A.I. Ascendancy | AROK! Podcast #9

0:00 Good Morning 1:39 Amazon Fresh A.I. Controversy 3:06 Palm-Reader Payments. 6:25 What Careers Will Rise Or Fall With The Ascendancy of A.I.? 9:11 Be Careful What You Say Around Your Phone 11:25 Back To Careers In The A.I. Era? 15:18 A.I. Film Industry 16:45 Driving Jobs May Persevere 21:07 Could The Rise Of A.I. Coincide With A Return To Trades? 23:18 Discussing Art & A.I. 25:00 Haiku For A.I. Pardon the glitch. Two Tibetan American guys in the DMV area are working on a podcast to educates the worldwide audience on fascinating lesser-known facts about a vast array of topics through casual discussion and debate. From artificial intelligence to Tibetan history to book reviews, cinema, and much more. What should we talk about next? https://forms.gle/FDRw2dgFYgJXVRH38 ~ Episode 9 ~ ✨LINKS TO OUR PODCAST DOWN BELOW✨ » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/195bM2cLI3igTBWm73JifR?si=95ccc00e541c4643 » Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/arokpodcast » Tenzin Gonsar: / https://www.instagram.com/tenzin.y.g » Tenzin Wangjor: / https://www.instagram.com/wangjor_20 #tibet #tibetan #tibetanvlog #tibetanvlogger #openaichat #aiart

May 14, 202427:47
Films/TV Shows That Marked New Eras | AROK! Podcast #8

Films/TV Shows That Marked New Eras | AROK! Podcast #8

The AROK! hosts discuss popular film series and TV shows that were so impactful on society and culture at the time of their syndication, that they came to become defining characteristics of each decade. Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Sopranos, Twilight in the 2000s. Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Suits in the 2010s. Godzilla/Kong and House of the Dragon in the 2020s, etc. Two Tibetan American guys in the DMV area are working on a podcast to educates the worldwide audience on fascinating lesser-known facts about a vast array of topics through casual discussion and debate. From artificial intelligence to Tibetan history to book reviews, cinema, and much more. What should we talk about next? https://forms.gle/FDRw2dgFYgJXVRH38 ~ Episode 8 ~ ✨LINKS TO OUR PODCAST DOWN BELOW✨ » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/195bM2cLI3igTBWm73JifR?si=95ccc00e541c4643 » Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/arokpodcast » Tenzin Gonsar: / https://www.instagram.com/tenzin.y.g » Tenzin Wangjor: / https://www.instagram.com/wangjor_20 #tibet #tibetan #tibetanvlog #tibetanvlogger

May 14, 202412:12
Wild Dogs Are Invading Tibet | AROK! Podcast #7

Wild Dogs Are Invading Tibet | AROK! Podcast #7

AROK! hosts discuss an ecological disaster happening in Tibet due to the negligence of humans. "Tibetan mastiff dogs ravaging wildlife, mauling people, and spreading disease in China after collapse of pet market" https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3114112/tibetan-mastiff-dogs-ravaging-wildlife-mauling Pardon the video glitch. Two Tibetan American guys in the DMV area are working on a podcast to educates the worldwide audience on fascinating lesser-known facts about a vast array of topics through casual discussion and debate. From artificial intelligence to Tibetan history to book reviews, cinema, and much more. What should we talk about next? https://forms.gle/FDRw2dgFYgJXVRH38 ~ Episode 7 ~ ✨LINKS TO OUR PODCAST DOWN BELOW✨ » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/195bM2cLI3igTBWm73JifR?si=95ccc00e541c4643 » Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/arokpodcast » Tenzin Gonsar: / https://www.instagram.com/tenzin.y.g » Tenzin Wangjor: / https://www.instagram.com/wangjor_20

May 14, 202405:28
Special Guest: Yeshi Khando

Special Guest: Yeshi Khando

In this episode of AROK!, Lekshey and Gonsar are joined by Yeshi Khando. A performing artist based in New York City who sings in Hindi, Tibetan, Nepali, Bhutanese and English languages.
May 14, 202401:09:41
The Sri Lankan Uber Driver

The Sri Lankan Uber Driver

My Uber driver yesterday morning (5/10/24) was a Sinhalese Buddhist man from Sri Lanka. We had a very long conversation about his country of origin throughout the entirety of the ride’s duration. I was able to capture a small part of the end of our conversation.


May 14, 202416:05
Is A Bachelor's Degree Still Worthwhile? | AROK! Podcast #6

Is A Bachelor's Degree Still Worthwhile? | AROK! Podcast #6

AROK! hosts, Yonten and Wangjor, watch and react to a recent video by the #FungBros. Shoutout To The Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/ Fung Bros: Is College Worth $100,000 A Year?? Insane Pricing... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQuJtQCkTI

May 14, 202408:34
 The Anxious Generation | AROK! Podcast #4

The Anxious Generation | AROK! Podcast #4

Discussing the "Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt.

May 14, 202425:21
Getting Mistook For Famous Asians | AROK! Podcast #3

Getting Mistook For Famous Asians | AROK! Podcast #3

The AROK! men discuss incidences in life of being mistook for Asian celebrities.

May 14, 202407:12
 David Chang Controversy | AROK! Podcast #2

David Chang Controversy | AROK! Podcast #2

Tibetan American professionals, Wangjor and Yonten, give their perspective on the recent controversy involving entrepreneur, restauranteur David Chang and his attempt to copyright the term "chili crunch".

May 14, 202417:20
AROK! Podcast #1

AROK! Podcast #1

Arok! Podcast is back everyone! After a 3-4 year hiatus (since the height of the pandemic in 2020), hosts Wangjor & Gonsar are back to impart wisdom, trivial education and good laughs for all of our listeners out there. Stay tuned for biweekly episodes! This is technically the 7th official episode of Arok! Podcast, but because of the long hiatus and our renewed dedication to this venture, we will be restarting with this episode as #1. All of our old episodes are available for listening on Spotify. It is also fitting to consider this episode #1 as it is our first episode recorded for Youtube. 0:08 Intro/Re-Intro 2:09 Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse 12:46 Dune (SPOILERS Alert!) 22:40 Godzilla v. Kong 30:41 What are we reading? 31:26 The 1915 Shark attacks that influenced Peter Benchley to write "Jaws". 34:17 Back to what we are reading. 39:00 Is choosing social media over reading what's destroying our generation? 59:23 Does the Royal Family deserve privacy? 1:05:07 Conclusion.
May 14, 202459:12
The Decade In Retrospect IN DEPTH

The Decade In Retrospect IN DEPTH

Co-hosts Wangjor, Lekshey and host Gonsar reflect on their life experiences, accomplishments and evolution over the last 10 years which have created the person they are now. And what they are hopeful for in the next 10 years.
Feb 28, 202401:36:09
Special Guest: Drew Vu of Mind of the Vu-Tang

Special Guest: Drew Vu of Mind of the Vu-Tang

Today, Host Gonsar is joined by DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia)-based stand up comedian, podcaster and old friend, Andrew Vu. The two discuss life experiences, career paths and nostalgia. Vu is host of his own podcast, Mind of the Vu-Tang, so be sure to check it out!
Feb 28, 202401:18:42
2020s So Far Not So Good, Favorite Animals, Muay Thai, Racial Microaggressions, “Parasite”

2020s So Far Not So Good, Favorite Animals, Muay Thai, Racial Microaggressions, “Parasite”

In this episode, Lekshey, Wangjor and Gonsar reflect on the new decade so far as the first month draws to a close and current global events that have occurred so far. They talk about their favorite animals, how they are keeping themselves in shape, and how they deal with subtle racist remarks. Also a brief review of the new South Korean psychological thriller, “Parasite”. R.I.P. Kobe & Gigi Bryant.
Feb 28, 202401:21:04
Quarantine Special

Quarantine Special

I’m our first episode after a long hiatus and our first episode in the wake of this pandemic, Wangjor and I will pay tribute to my beloved late aunt Donla as well as discuss the trials and tribulations during this virus crisis.
Feb 28, 202401:27:50
Special Talk with Mr. New York

Special Talk with Mr. New York

Join Wangjor and Gonsar for an special talk with three-time Mr New York winner, the first Asian Mr Universe, first Tibetan actor in Bollywood, fitness guru and nutritionist, Mr Lopsang Tsering Dokpatsang. Hear tips on acting, fitness and nutrition from the man himself. Insta: @lopsang.dokpatsang.official.
Feb 28, 202402:17:38
AROK! #2 Real Kecha with YASHI

AROK! #2 Real Kecha with YASHI

Today’s episode of AROK! podcast consists of our first in a series of segments known as “Real Kecha”.where we speak about exclusively Tibetan matters. In this episode, New York City-based Tibetan rapper, YASHI, joins Lekshey, Gonsar and a tardy Wangjor for a discussion.
Feb 28, 202402:26:33
Book Review: “Finding Ultra” by Rich Roll

Book Review: “Finding Ultra” by Rich Roll

Listen to my meager take on the incredible story of ultra-triathlete, Rich Roll.
Nov 04, 202226:51
The Decade In Retrospect

The Decade In Retrospect

Starting the new decade with our new podcast, we take the time during our very first episode to look back on our life experiences, famous historical events and pop culture in this last decade
Jan 17, 202050:02