The Hungarian Heritage Podcast
The Hungarian Heritage Podcast is dedicated to exploring Hungarian history, culture, traditions, food, travel, and everyday life experiences through conversations with knowledgeable guests. It aims to deepen the listener's connection to their Hungarian heritage in an inclusive and welcoming way, focusing on stories, memories, and pride. The podcast reflects on how traditions are preserved and how Hungarian identity evolves, with the goal of passing this rich culture to future generations.
Episodes
The Letter, The Loss, And The Return: My Family's Immigration Story Part 3
The year was 1956. My family made a decision that would change everything. Hungary was in the middle of a revolution, and for many families, staying was no longer an option. Welcome to Story Time Part 3. If you didn't get a chance to listen to Parts 1 or 2 of my family's immigration story, you can certainly go back and listen to those episodes before you begin this one. Listen along to h
Refugee Camps and American Assimilation: My Family's Immigration Story Part 2
The year was 1956. My family made a decision that would change everything. Hungary was in the middle of a revolution, and for many families, staying was no longer an option. Welcome to Story Time Part 2. If you didn't get a chance to listen to Part 1 of my family's immigration story, you can certainly go back and listen to that episode before you begin this one. CONNECT with the PodcastW
Before the Revolution and Refuge: My Family’s Immigration Story Part 1
The year was 1956. My family made a decision that would change everything. Hungary was in the middle of a revolution, and for many families, staying was no longer an option. Growing up, I always heard pieces of my family’s story—little moments about leaving Hungary, about refugee camps, about starting over in America. But it wasn’t until later that I realized what they had actually lived through.
Woven in Wire: Suzanne Ócsai Explores and Owns Her Hungarian Heritage
In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, I speak with my talented guest Suzanne Ócsai, who shares all about her Hungarian heritage and her continued quest to feel connected to her Hungarian community. We talk about her family's Hungarian heritage and her search for a feeling of belonging, and what that means when you are searching for your community. We discuss Suzanne's life-
A Taste of Hungary with Mayer Syrups and Jams: Featuring Gábor Oszter
Thanks for joining me on this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast with a special thanks to my guest Gábor Oszter from Mayer's Harvest. We discuss the naturally sourced fruits that make up their delicious syrups and jams and how they are still produced by hand presseing. You will find out where you can purchase these items, as well as, the company’s mission to give back to animals, not t
It Smells Like Hungary in Here
In this episode I will speaking about the importance of preserving our Hungarian heritage, as it will be an ongoing conversation this season in between the interview episodes. I will also start to share some of my family's Hungarian heritage stories in these episodes, and I look forward to the conversations that will result from these stories and discussions. CONNECT with the PodcastWebsite:
Get HYPE’d About Preserving Hungarian Heritage with Samuel Hymes
In this episode I am speaking with Samuel Hymes and he is here to talk about his Hungarian Heritage preservation and what he has accomplished so far in his journey. In our conversation, Samuel will also share about his experience with the HYPE Network, a leadership Program organized through the American Hungarian Coalition. We will discuss the importance of preserving our Hungarian heritage no mat
From Hungary to the Rockies: Sky Blue Farm's Puli & Komondor Hungarian Dog Breeds
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast where I am speaking with Noemi Taylor, and she is here to talk about the Puli and Komondor Hungarian dog breeds. At Skyblue farm in Colorado, Noemi and her family breed Pulis and Komondors with kindness, love, and most of all respect for these two Hungarian dog breeds. We find out what these dog are traditionally known for, and what makes t
Unlocking Hungarian Citizenship with Barbara Taylor of Hummingbird Citizenship
Celebrating Australians With Hungarian Heritage with Co-host Ilka Kocsis in Conversation With Peter Sackett from Keszkenő Hungarian Folk Dance Group
In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast I am thrilled to announce another exciting co-host collaboration! As many of you know, Season 3 has featured many new co-hosts, and all of them began with an episode recording, followed by a blossoming friendship that lead to new collaborative ideas. So, for those of you who have been listening to the podcast for a while, it will come as no surpris
Books About Hungarian Heritage by Authors With Hungarian Heritage: Launching Our Book Club with Co-Host Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian heritage podcast where I am welcoming back my former guest and friend, Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla, author of You Cannot Forbid the Flower. She is back to help me announce that the podcast will be starting online book clubs in season 4 coming this fall. What originally started out as being a quick Kicsi pod episode to make this exciting announcement, turned int
Poetry, Prose, and Teaching Translation with Timea Sipos
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast where I am speaking with Timea Sipos. She is here to share with us about her translation courses where she guides her students to strengthen their English to Hungarian and Hungarian to English literature translations. As a lifelong writer and published author, Timea will talk about her love of writing, her inspiration for her stories and po
Part 2 - Kati Csoman's Family Legacy of Hungarian Cultural Preservation, A Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together Episode With Co-Host Dr. Anna Fenyvesi
Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with Kati Csoman along with my co-host Dr. Anna Fenyvesi in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together. If you haven’t listened to part one of Kati’s family story where she talks about her dad, Endre’s emigration to the US and his contributions to the American Hungarian community, you can certainaly do that either before or after you listen to thi
Part 1 - Kati Csoman's Family Legacy of Hungarian Cultural Preservation, A Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together Episode With Co-Host Dr. Anna Fenyvesi
We are back with another episode in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! In this episode I am thrilled to announce that my co-host will be Dr. Anna Fenveysi, and together we will be featuring Katie Csoman’s Hungarian heritage story, which is featured in Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. As Kati shares her family’s story, you will not only learn about her father’s journey to t
Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together With Co-Host Réka Bakos: Sunday Soup, Genealogy, Asking Questions, and Meeting Hungarian Family With Julie Galatocky
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. We are back with another episode in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! Previously my guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes during season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This collaborative seri
The Appalachian Hungarian Heritage Project: Dr. Anna Fenyvesi’s Fulbright Findings
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. I am thrilled to welcome back, Dr. Anna Fenyvesi. As many of you know, Anna has been my guest on an episode when we discussed her role as co-editor of the Hungarian Roots and American Dreams book, and she has also co-hosted episodes with me as we Celebrated Hungarian Heritage Together when we interviewed contributing authors and their stor
Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together: Co-host Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, Dr. Don Peckham, and Nóra Szentgyörgi Discuss Dr. Rózsavölgyi's Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Story
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. We are continuing our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! As I have mentioned before, my previous guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes during Season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This collaborat
Reconnect Hungary: Rediscovering Your Roots, A Kicsi Pod Episode With The Director of The Program, Gabi Vajtay
Sziastok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This shorter episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a series within our season where we discuss smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! So let’s get started with our Episode 6 kicsi pod with my guest Gabi Vajtay, the director of the Reconnect Hungary Birthright Program. If you are interested in ap
Stephen Dalina Reflects On His Reconnect Hungary Birthright Experience
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Today we are speaking with Stephen Dalina and he is here to tell us all about his amazing experience last summer on the Reconnect Hungary Birthright trip. Stephen is here to share with us about the application and interview process, as well as, all of the fantastic things that are included by Reconnect Hungary in this program. You will als
Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together With Co-Host Reka Bakos: A Conversation with Laura Csiszer About Her Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Story
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. We are back with another episode in our series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together! Previously my guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Dr. Anna Fenyvesi, the editors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes during season 3, as we celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together. This collaborative seri
Celebrate Hungarian Heritage Together with Co-Host Reka Bakos: A Conversation With Aaron Melville About His Family's Hungarian Roots and American Dreams Story
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Staying true to the vision of connecting the circles of Hungarians around us, I would like to welcome all you to this new series of Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Together. Previously my guests on the podcast, Reka Bakos and Anna Fenyvesi, the authors of Hungarian Roots and American Dreams, will be my co-hosts for various episodes througho
Abstract Canvases of Fine Art with Monika Marianna Kiss.
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Monika Marianna Kiss, a Hungarian born artist who has been involved in the arts since she was a young girl in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Monika is an award-winning opera singer, composer, actor, dancer, world traveler, and a critically acclaimed abstract painter. Monika will share where she draws inspir
Hungarian Roots and American Dreams: Preserving Heritage With Stories of Hungarian Immigrants
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. For this first episode of season 3, I had the pleasure of speaking with Reka Bakos, and Anna Fenyvesi, and they are the authors of the book, Hungarian Roots and American Dreams. Their book is a compilation of people telling stories about their Hungarian family members who emigrated to the United States from Hungary, and some who also retur
The Balassi Summer University Program & the 2nd Edition of Ilka's Kitchen with Ilka Kocsis
On this Season 2 Finale Episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast, I again have the pleasure of speaking with Ilka Kocsis, the author of Ilka’s Kitchen. Like bookends to this season, Ilka was my first guest of Season 2, and now she is back on the podcast for the finale episode of Season 2 to talk about her experience as a winner and participant of the Balassi Summer University Scholarship Program
From Kitchen to Trail: Hungarian Chef Michael’s Culinary and Language Adventures
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Michael Nemeth, or Hungarian Chef Michael as he is known on social media. Michael is here to tell us all about how he has fully embraced his Hungarian heritage by jumping into his Hungarian language learning and his adventurous Hungarian cooking both on in the stove in his apartment and out on the hiking trail in his bograc
Argentinian Roots, Hungarian Threads: Himzes by Didi
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Diana Ijjas, or Didi as she likes to be called, and she is the creator behind Himzes by Didi. For those of you who may not know, the word Himzes means embroidery in Hungarian, and Didi is here to tell us all about how her passion for embroidery has turned into her business. Of course we are going to talk about Didi’s Hunga
Half a Century of Twists: Celebrating 50 Fun Facts About the Rubik's Cube Evolution
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian heritage podcast where my special guest with Hungarian Heritage will be the Rubik’s cube. For this very special episode, I will be sharing 50 fun facts, as 2024 is the 50th Anniversary of the Rubik’s cube. The most difficult part of this episode was narrowing down all of the information to just 50 facts, as there is so much history and so many statistics re
From Hungary to Texas: Michael and Brigitta's Culinary Journey
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Michael Csabai "Chubboy!" He and his wife Brigitta are the owners of Brigitta’s Hungarian Restaurant in Kilgore, Texas, y’all. Michael shares all about his and Brigitta’s Hungarian heritages, he tells us about all of their family and life experiences both in the US and in Hungary, and how their family journey fina
What 3 Words Describe a Hungarian? Recorded on location for Hungarian Heritage Night at the Somerset Patriots Ball Game
Sziasztok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This little episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a newer series within our season where we will be discussing smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! We are keeping our Kicsi pod episodes to 15 minutes and under from start to finish. So let’s get started with our Season 2 Episode 12 where I rec
"You Cannot Forbid the Flower," A Revolutionary Discussion with Author, Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla, and she is the author of You Cannot Forbid the Flower, a novel about the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. What’s unique about this novel is how Elizabeth was able to skillfully weave together stories, poems, and historical documents, along with the first hand experiences that her father shared with her
Hungarian Hospitality, An E-Book by Hungarian With Sziszi - A Kicsi Pod Episode
Sziasztok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This little episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a newer series within our season where we will be discussing smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! We are keeping our Kicsi pod episodes to 15 minutes and under from start to finish. So let’s get started with season 2 episode 10, with our retur
March 15th - Hungary's Revolutionary Holiday - A Kicsi Pod Episode
Sziasztok! Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. This little episode, or Kicsi Pod, kicsi meaning small, is a newer series within our season where we will be discussing smaller topics in between some of our longer interview episodes! We are keeping our Kicsi Pod episodes to 15 minutes and under from start to finish. The topic of our first Kisci Pod is why March 15th is an impo
A Hungarian Naturopath on a Mission in America
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Robert Reti-Nagy, a Hungarian Naturopath. Robert is the owner and CEO of Logical Health 21, and his mission has been focused on working with Hungarian scientists to bring natural products to people that help promote strong immune systems and also can help prevent certain illnesses. After extensive training in Hungary and
Eni Almadi Shares MORE History and Folklore in Hungary - Part 3 in a Series
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, the third episode in our series with Eni Almadi. She is back to round out this three part series about the stories, legends, folklore and history behind many of the commonly visited tourist sites in Budapest and throughout Hungary. You might hear about some places that you will be putting on your list for your first visit to Hungary, or m
Eni Almadi Shares February History and Folklore in Hungary - Part 2 in a Series
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast. This episode is the second in a series of three episodes about the stories, legends, folklore and history behind many of the commonly visited tourist sites in Budapest and throughout Hungary. My guest for this series is Eni Almadi, and she is back to discuss some history and folklore in Hungary that takes place in the month of February. S
Eni Almadi Shares the History and Folklore Behind Famous Places in Hungary - Part 1 in a Series
Welcome to this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast. This episode is the first in a series of three episodes about the stories, legends, folklore and history behind many of the commonly visited tourist sites in Budapest and throughout Hungary. My guest for this series will be Eniko Almadi. Throughout her life, Eni has always been passionate about Hungarian history, folklore, and legends and
LEARN Hungarian With Sziszi!
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with fellow podcaster, Szilvia Papp, and she is the creator and teacher of Hungarian With Sziszi, a Hungiaran Learning podcast. But that’s not all, she also has a membership program with three options to choose from to help teach you Hungarian in a natural speaking and original way. Of course we will first discuss Szi Szi’s H
Citadella Imports...Bringing Hungarian Wines to the USA
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Alexandra Damanis, and she is the owner of Citadella Imports, a company that imports Hungarian wines to the United States. We will discuss Alexandra’s Hungarian heritage, her journey to the US, what led her to start a Hungarian wine import business, and how she personally selects the wines that she imports from Hungary. Of
Kukucs Box - A Hungarian Bilingual Subscription Box for Children
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Ildiko Wardlaw. She is the creator and owner of Kukucs Box, a Hungarian language learning subscription box for young children. We will discuss the inspiration for Ildi’s journey from Hungary to Scotland, her personal English language learning experience, and her efforts to teach her children to be bilingual, which led to h
Ilka's Kitchen, A Hungarian Cookbook Memoir
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be talking with Ilka Kocsis and she is the author of Ilka’s Kitchen, a Hungarian cookbook, but not the usual type of cookbook that you would encounter on the bookshelf. Ilka’s Kitchen is also a memoir with her personal memories and family stories woven in between the recipes. It is a cookbook that is masterfully created to honor her Hungar
Season 2 Intro
Hello everyone, My name is Christine and I am excited to announce that The Hungarian Heritage Podcast is back for Season 2 with a great line up of guests that will continue to connect you to your Hungarian heritage and expand this community we are building. A big thanks to all of you, no matter what part you played in making Season1 a success, I thank you from the bottom of my Hungarian heritage h
Increasing Our Connections with Anna De Cheke Qualls
In this last interview episode of season one, our sweet 16 episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Anna De Cheke Qualls, who is not only behind the communication and social media of the Tisza Ensemble, who you may recognize as a previous guest of the podcast, but Anna also brings her professional expertise to the conversation, as she is a leader in the field of communications. We talk spec
The Hungarian Mens National Lacrosse Team with George Rohonczy
In this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we are talking sports, specifically the sport of lacrosse. My guest in this episode is George Rohonczy, and we discuss the Hungarian Men’s National Lacrosse team. We talk about how lacrosse came to be a national sport in Hungary, the thrills of their victories both on and off of the field, how to try out and qualify for the national team, and the t
Glen Tickle's Hungarian American Experience - Part 3 in a Series
This episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast is the third in a three part series of guests who are all of Hungarian decent, that were all born in the United States, but have three very different experiences about being a Hungarian American. In this series we touch upon what their Hungarian connection has been throughout their lives so far, how they have stayed connected with their Hungarian heri
The Paprikas(h) Girl's Hungarian American Experience - Part 2 in a Series
This episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast is the second in a three part series of guests who are all of Hungarian decent, that were all born in the United States, but have three very different experiences about being a Hungarian American. In this series we touch upon what their Hungarian connection has been throughout their lives so far, how they have stayed connected with their Hungarian her
Bianca Fabian's Hungarian American Experience - Part 1 in a Series
This episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast is the first in a three part series of guests who are all of Hungarian decent that were all born in the United States, but have three very different experiences about being a Hungarian American. In this series we touch upon what their Hungarian connection has been throughout their lives so far, how they have stayed connected with their Hungarian herit
Hello HUGO Helps You Find All the Hungarian Things!
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast I will be talking with Eszter Suto from the Hungary Foundation in Washington, DC. The topic of this episode is very exciting, because it will give all of you, the listeners, a chance to participate and interact with an American based Hungarian App, and that App is called Hugo, or Hello Hugo if you’re searching in the App store. Although some of yo
Lyna Zimouche Talks About Studying Abroad in Debrecen
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we will be talking about studying abroad in Hungary. If you’ve ever considered studying abroad, or you know someone who would enjoy a study abroad experience, you can hear all about it first hand from my guest today, Lyna Zimouche. She will tell us about how she chose Debrecen, Hungary as her study abroad location, what her experience was like whe
Encouraging Talk With Eniko Basa, AHEA Founding Member
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast I will be speaking with Eniko Basa, and she is a founding member of the American Hungarian Educator’s Association in Washington. DC. She and I talk candidly about our different experiences with learning or maintaining the Hungarian language, what the catalyst was for creating the AHEA, as well as, how you, too, can become a member of the organiza
Anna and Marton's Modern Wedding with Hungarian Traditions
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast we are going to talk about a romantic, and sometimes hectic topic of weddings and wedding planning. I am speaking with Anna and Marton, a recently married couple, and we discuss their experience with what it’s like to plan a wedding in Hungary. In this modern world we live in with access to the internet, couples around the world have similar ideas
Collecting Hungarian Folk Clothing With Marielle van Luijk
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast I will be speaking with Marielle van Luijk ,and she is a collector of authentic Hungarian Folk costumes. We are going to talk about Marielle’s Hungarian heritage, what inspired her at a young age about Hungarian folk clothing, when she started collecting, how her collection has grown, and how she continues to collect and showcase her pieces. Addit
Flex Hungary's Future Leaders Exchange Program
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast we will be discussing the Future Leaders exchange program or Flex which is run and funded by the US Department of State. It was created by former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley back in the early 1990’s. Senator Bradley believed that the best way to ensure peace between the US and the countries of Eurasia, specifically during the time period after
Let's Eat With Kurly Kurtosh!
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we will be talking about a delicious topic, and that is Kurtos Kalacs….translation…chimney cakes. That delicious, confectionary delight you typically find at a Hungarian street festival. My special guest today is , Nicole Shaw-Provillion, who is an expertly trained chimney cake maker and she is the founder and owner of Kurly Kurtosh in Nutley, N
Let's Dance with the Tisza Ensemble
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we will be talking with Cathy Lamont and Joseph Kroupa from the Hungarian folk dance group the Tisza Ensemble. We will talk all about Hungarian folk dancing, the similarities and differences of dance styles and choreography in the different regions of Hungary, and we will talk about the history of Tisza Dance ensemble located outside Washington,
Let's Dive in with ElixSea!
On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast we will be talking with Geri Borbely, a Hungarian who grew up on his family’s winery in Hungary learning and working on the family’s vineyard in all of the stages of wine making from the grape on the vine to the wine in the bottle, and then using his experience to attain his degree in wines and spirits. We will also be talking with Geri’s wife
"Talking" With Willie
Willie Gevertz, a native New Yorker, is a popular You Tuber, Instagrammer, and social media expert who fell in love with Hungary after just one visit and then decided to move there, where he then fell more in love with Hungary and it’s also where he met fiancé. During this new adventure, Willie had been documenting his love of Hungary and the Hungarian culture by walking around towns and cities
Sziasztok! An Introduction to The Hungarian Heritage Podcast
Sziaszktok! Welcome to the introduction episode of the Hungarian Heritage Podcast! This podcast is dedicated to helping people make more connections to their Hungarian Heritage and to help connect the circles of Hungarians around us. Whether you are just beginning your journey of discovering about your Hungarian Heritage, or you're looking to dive a little deeper, then this is the place to b
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