Romanistan
Romanistan is a podcast hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens, authors of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling. The show celebrates Romani identity and outcast culture, exploring the intersections of gender, sexuality, spirituality, ability, and identity. They feature pioneers in culture, fashion, art, literature, music, activism, and cuisine. The podcast aims to build community among Roma and related groups as well as anyone who feels like a misfit, embracing both tradition and rebellion.
Episodes
October 2026 Tarot Forecast
Here we are with the October tarot forecast for love, money, and guidance. We talk boundaries, play, and steady work so you can move through October with clarity.Some notes:• Preserve Romani Stories fundraiser is live and we need your help• Please send in your first hand paranormal encounters by October 5th• Ambitious Witches apprenticeship, plus where to find our books and events Thank you for li
Romani Ethnomusicology with Ioanida Costache
Dr. Ioanida Costache is assistant professor of ethnomusicology, and, by courtesy, Anthropology, at Stanford University. She is also an affiliate of the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Her work explores the legacies of Romani historical trauma, and the feminist critiques of the present, inscribed in Romani music, sound, and art. Her writing has been published in EuropeNow, Re
September 2026 Tarot
We pull three tarot cards for September and translate them into real-life guidance for love, money, and staying on track through Virgo season. Please send in your emails and voice memos of first-hand account spooky stories (under 5 minutes, please) to romanistanpodcast@gmail.com before October 5th! Please donate to our Tarot deck GoFundMe and share widely. Thank you for listening to Romanistan pod
Stop Fearing Your Finances with Krista McLellan, Bookkeeper and Business Coach
If you've ever sat at the kitchen table staring at a pile of bills, wondering how hard you're working and still feeling behind, Krista McLellan knows exactly how that feels. Widowed and raising children on her own, she rebuilt her life by learning how money really works—and now she helps others do the same. Krista is the founder of E&M Bookkeeping Solutions, an author, speaker, and E
Tarot for August 2026
We pull three tarot cards for an August 2026 forecast for love, money, and guidance, and land on a deeply down-to-earth theme: love gets sweeter when it’s playful in daily life, and abundance grows when we handle the practical stuff. We talk candidly about financial and energetic strain, and why it's important to commit to follow through. We also have a GoFundMe to support our work on a Roman
Fortune Telling On Trial: Beck Ravenswood of The Serpent's Key
A police chief sees a Facebook post about tarot readings and decides to enforce a law from 1861. Beck Ravenswood walks us their legal nightmare through after opening The Serpent’s Key, a metaphysical shop in Hanover, Pennsylvania. We trace how anti-fortune-telling laws still criminalize paid divination, why “for entertainment only” disclaimers don’t fix the underlying threat, and how these unconst
July 2026 Tarot
We pull tarot for July 2026 and get real about the challenges ahead, from relationship conflict to money pressure to the need for a major perspective shift. We share practical ways to stay grounded, ask better questions, take financial action without shame, and hold boundaries even when forgiveness is part of your healing. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + re
Rootless: a Romani and South-Asian fusion band
Rootless are a Glasgow-based collective of Romani and Indian musicians united by a shared mission: to honour the deep historical bond between Roma and Indian cultures through music. The band was created by producer Janos and Sodhi, drawn together by the ancient migration story that connects both communities. Their sound fuses Bhangra rhythms with Romani instrumentation, blending folk, Sufi and Sou
June 2026 Tarot
We pull three tarot cards for June and use them as a grounded forecast for love, money, and the kind of leadership that actually changes your day-to-day life. Along the way, we get honest about raising your standards, reframing grief as an extension of love, and trusting your gut when dreams and ancestors feel close. Let us know what you want to hear about for future Q&A episodes!Thank you for
Secrets of Romani Tarot Q&A
You have tarot questions and we have answers! We did this Q&A as a little extra research for our second book, Secrets of Romani Tarot, out next year, and our tarot deck, Romanistan Tarot, out the year after. Tell us what you would like us to cover next! We'd love to keep these Q&As going. Or if you want to ask us questions anytime, join the Romanistan Patreon or Jezmina's Patreon
May 2026 Tarot Reading
You're invited to our to a free Tarot Q&A on May 4 at 5 pm pst/ 8 pm est over Zoom, then we pull the cards for May 2026 and get honest about love, money, and guidance for May. King of Pentacles, Page of Pentacles, and Queen of Wands point to stability you can feel, creativity you can act on, and power you can use for yourself and your community. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podca
Jeanette Kerttu on Romani Women's Magical Practices
Jeanette Kerttu is a Romani (Kalderash) scholar and teacher of religion based in Sweden. She holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies, with a specialization in esotericism, historical magic, occult traditions, and so-called rejected knowledge. Her research focuses on Romani women’s magical practices, both historically and in contemporary contexts, with a comparative perspective between Sweden
April 2026 Tarot Reading
We pulled some tarot cards for April 2026 and get practical about patience in love, creativity around money, and what conflict reveals when the world feels tense. We weigh reciprocity, emotional spending patterns, and the kind of local community care that helps us keep going. Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast. Please subscribe, rate, + review, + share with your friends! Follow us on In
Mark Baillie on his novel, Salvage
Mark Baillie’s debut novel Salvage was published by Tippermuir Books in 2024 and featured in Book Week Scotland’s debut showcase. Mark’s short fiction has appeared in Livina Press, Analogies and Allegories Literary Journal, Zin Daily and Bubble Magazine. His non-fiction has featured in History Scotland, Travellers’ Times, and Mark's research into press bias against Travellers was published in
Tarot Guidance for March
We pull cards for March—Three of Cups for love, Nine of Pentacles for money, Six of Pentacles for guidance—and map out how friendship-first relationships, receptive wealth, and mutual aid shape the month. Come hang out with us and get some guidance for the month ahead. • friendship as the core of all love• the “best friend” test for dating choices• small celebrations and leaving the house to conne
Mina Rose of Cargo Faërie: Music, Art, Dance, and Magic
Mina Rose is a Romani and Jamaican interdisciplinary artist, singer-songwriter, and flamenco dancer. A descendant of Urania Boswell, Queen of Kent Gypsies, she carries forward a lineage of musicians and storytellers, grounding her creative practice in memory, tradition, and resilience.Her work moves fluidly between music, visual arts, herbalism, and metaphysics, weaving ancestral knowledge with co
Your Reading for February 2026 (plus exciting announcement)!
Five years in and season 6 begins with a fiery tarot spread for February—Three of Wands for money, Queen of Wands for love, and King of Wands for guidance. We link values-based spending, mutual aid, and creative resilience to practical action without burning out.• season six announcement and format shift• upcoming tarot book and deck projects• funding needs and ways to support• money reading with
Tarot for the week of January 26, 2026
We walk through a weekly tarot spread that blends practical care, focused ambition, and playful growth. The Knights push action in love and money while the Page invites curiosity, resilience, and creative risks without losing ground.• Knight of Pentacles in love as steady acts of service and reliability• Seeking reciprocal effort and practical support from partners and friends• Knight of Swords in
Tarot for the week of January 19, 2025
We read the Seven of Swords for love, the Queen of Cups for money, and the Tower for guidance, drawing a straight line from gut truth to financial flow to necessary change. We share practical steps to spot red flags, invite abundance, and stay calm when life shakes.• Seven of Swords as love: honesty, red flags, self-betrayal checks• How to bring concerns up with clarity and boundaries• Queen of Cu
THROUGH THE FOREST with Jennifer Silva, Episode 8: JEZEBEL, featuring Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele of ROMANISTAN
Listen to Through the Forest Podcast with Jennifer Silva wherever you get podcasts! We were honored to be guests for episode 8 where we discussed our work and the archetype of story of Jezebel, and she graciously let us share the episode here for Romanistan listeners, but if you love music and stories, head on over to the forest for more of Jennifer. Support the show
Tarot for the week of January 12, 2026
A fiery, creative week invites bold love and shared projects, while money asks for caution and health asks for care. We weigh choices, trim what drains, and protect the energy that keeps everything moving.• Queen of Wands as a cue for action and creative love• equal energy exchange as a health check for relationships• honoring animal companions as true family• Two of Swords signaling a money cross
Magda Matache: The Permanence of Anti-Roma Racism (Un)uttered Sentences
We’re here to celebrate the release of Dr. Matache’s new book, The Permanence of Anti-Roma Racism (Un)uttered Sentences.Dr. Margareta (Magda) Matache is a Lecturer on Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the co-founder and Director of the Roma Program at the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights, Harvard University. She is also a member of the Lancet
Tarot for the week of January 5, 2026
A three-card New Year spread invites honest feeling, value-based money choices, and bold hope. We read Five of Cups for love, Justice for money, and The Star for guidance, then share community updates and a ritual to reset your year.• Five of Cups as a call to feel and set boundaries in love • holding gratitude and grief at the same time • Justice as financial fairness and value alignment • mutual
Tarot for the week December 29, 2025
We read Three of Cups, The Chariot, and Ace of Cups to close the year with joy, direction, and heart. We celebrate community, map real money moves, and ground everything in boundaries and healing while naming the reality of anti‑Roma hate and how to help.• Three of Cups as celebration and connection• visibility, jealousy, and nontraditional relationships• The Chariot as focused momentum and promis
Tarot for the week of December 22, 2025
We pull three cards for the week—Ace of Pentacles, Six of Swords, and the Tower—and turn them into clear steps for steady love, smart money moves, and liberating boundaries. Foundations get built, routes get chosen, and old stories meet the match.• love anchored by routines and shared plans• practical steps like moving in, joint projects, weekly rituals• money transitions that trade friction for d
Tarot for the week of December 15, 2026
We have our weekly tarot reading for love, money, and guidance. Conflict becomes clarifying, money becomes stable, and boundaries point to a fuller life.• details for donation-based Santa Jez Abundance Ritual on the 22nd of December with replay to raise money for the podcast and E-Romnja Wi-Fi wish lists, an abundance meditation, and guided reading for the new year• love card Five of Wands as fri
Diana Norma Szokolyai: writer, interdisciplinary artist, educator, and healer
Diana Norma Szokolyai is a writer, interdisciplinary artist, educator and healer. Her books include Disobedient Futures, CREDO: An Anthology of Manifestos & Sourcebook for Creative Writing, Parallel Sparrows, and Roses in the Snow. Her poetry and prose appear in Chariot Press Literary Journal, Critical Romani Studies, and more. A finalist for the inaugural Poet Laureate of Salem, MA, she was a
Tarot for the week of December 8, 2025
We read Three of Wands for love, Eight of Wands for money, and Six of Cups for guidance, weaving collaboration, momentum, and inner-child joy into a clear plan for the week. We also share details for our Santa Jez Abundance Ritual fundraiser supporting the podcast + E-Romnja on December 22 at 8 pm est, and we invite listeners to shop small with us for the holidays.• Three of Wands as love vision a
Tarot for the week of December 1, 2025
We read a three-card spread for the week and move through truth in relationships, steady growth in money, and firm yet humane leadership. We share personal moments of almost-omission, then offer practical steps to set boundaries, protect energy, and act on solid ideas.• seven of swords as a call to radical honesty in close relationships • trusting gut feelings when something feels off • knight of
Morena Pedriali Errani: author, activist, and circus performer
Morena Pedriali Errani was born and raised in Ferrara, by a Sinti family of circus artists and owners. She is also a circus artist, an activist for Romani rights and part of the communications team for Movimento Kethane. She has been a finalist for the Premio Campiello Giovani and Premio Chiara Giovani. She presented some of her writing at the European Parliament in Brussels, through the Roma asso
Tarot for the week of November 24, 2025
A steady, generous love meets values-first money choices and patient progress. We have the King of Pentacles for love, the Lovers for money, and Seven of Pentacles for guidance, tying them into calming plans, aligned commitments, and small steps that add up.• King of Pentacles as grounded, reciprocal love• balancing masculine and feminine energies in relationships• shifting from giver-taker dynami
Tarot for the week of November 17, 2025
We read the Nine of Pentacles for love, the Five of Pentacles for money, and the Six of Wands for guidance to navigate a week of simple pleasures, careful budgeting, and steady progress. We also share small business updates, website bookings, and a gift recommendation for the holiday season.• self-worth and sensual rituals as daily practice• independence in love without emotional scarcity• tempora
Azul DelGrasso on Ecopsychology and Psychedelic Healing
Dr. Azul DelGrasso is a Denver-based Romani scholar-practitioner, artist, and ceremonialist whose work bridges public health, ecopsychology, and psychedelic studies. With 28 years in STD/HIV capacity building and national training, Azul’s research explores 5-MeO-DMT and unitive consciousness as pathways to healing and ecological identity. Rooted in the Southwest and guided by culture and resilienc
Tarot for the week of November 10, 2025
We read the Knight of Cups for love, Justice for money, and the Queen of Swords for guidance, linking courage in intimacy with ethical spending and clear boundaries. We share updates on Jez’s new podcasts for Immaterial World and A Most Interesting Monster, Paulina’s new herbal soap line.Your Reading• choosing when to fight for love versus walk away• Knight of Cups as a journey through fear towa
Two Nerds On Horror, Culture, And Who Gets Called A Monster
ANOTHER NEW PODCAST from Jezmina, this one with Manny. Listen to the first episode here, and if you like it, head over to A Most Interesting Monster wherever you get podcasts and subscribe for more. Support the show
Tarot for the week of November 3, 2025
We read Judgment for love, Eight of Wands for money, and The Star for guidance to chart a week of honest resets, fast action, and steady hope. Hawk omens and dream symbols nudge us to stay alert, while we share practical steps for momentum and gentle ways to heal.• Judgment as a pattern break in relationships• Caring less about perception and more about truth• Applying love lessons to friends and
Tales from the Caribbean
Welcome to the International Relations edition of Spooky Stories! It's Tales from the Caribbean with Arían Aragon and Manny!Stay tuned for an episode of Jezmina's other new podcast with Manny, A Most Interesting Monster, if you love all things horror! We'll drop an episode in this feed soon.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky,
IMMATERIAL WORLD Ep 2: IT'S GIVING GLAMOUR with Katelan Foisy
Here's the second episode of Immaterial World with Jezmina Von Thiele and Jessica Richards. If you like it, subscribe here or wherever you get podcasts for the rest of the show!Katelan Foisy is a multidisciplinary artist and writer whose work blends vintage aesthetics with mysticism, symbolism, and modern narrative. Renowned for her mixed media art, photography, and design, she moves fluidly
NEW PODCAST: Immaterial World, Ep 1 WHY ARE DOING THIS?
Here's the first episode of Immaterial World, a new podcast by Jezmina Von Thiele and Jessica Richards. Subscribe here, or wherever you get podcasts. Welcome to Immaterial World! A dedicated and transparent space to re-center how we explore glamour, fashion, magic, wellness, culture, and everything else we love together. Become an Immaterial World supporter!Hosted by Jessica Richards and Jezm
Tarot for the week of October 27, 2025
For the week of October 27, 2025, we read the Queen of Cups for love, The Moon for money, and the Two of Cups for guidance, focusing on honest feelings, gentle experiments, and relationship balance. We also share two new passion projects from Jez and how to book readings with us.• Queen of Cups as emotional leadership and presence in love• Creative, seasonal rituals to open conversation and connec
Tarot for the week of October 20, 2025
We read the week with Page of Wands for love, Death for money, and Nine of Swords for guidance. We talk play, endings, anxiety, and the small actions that shift your week toward ease and momentum.• playful outreach and low-pressure connection with Page of Wands• solo dates and creative self-nurture• Death card as compost for finances and work• pruning subscriptions and spending habits• shifting mo
Tarot for the week of October 13, 2035
We have your reading for the week! We pull The Empress for love, the Nine of Wands for money, and the King of Swords for guidance, tying tenderness to stamina and clear speech. We connect personal care with principled action and offer grounded steps for steady finances and brave communication.Make good choices; take down the patriarchy.Book with Jez at jezminavonthiele.comBook with Paulina at roma
O Verda Darano Spooky Stories Takeover
Pierce & Raquel Horvath, hosts of O Verda Darano by Dead Scared Entertainment, takeover Romanistan for our annual spooky stories episode! Visit https://www.deadscaredentertainment.com/https://www.instagram.com/deadscaredentertainmenthttps://www.tiktok.com/@deadscaredentertainmentAnd Haunted History Tours in Portland, Maine https://hhtoursmaine.com/Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.
Tarot for the week of October 6, 2025
We read the week with three cards—Five of Cups for love, Judgment for money, and the Fool for guidance—and walk through grief, clarity, and beginner’s mind with practical advice. We keep it honest, a little playful, and focused on choices that move you forward.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitte
Tarot for September 29, 2025
Paulina and Jez deliver your weekly tarot reading for love, money, and guidance for the week of September 29th, 2025, offering insights to help navigate the energies ahead. It’s all about communication, balance, & empowerment this week! Stay tuned for exciting spooky episodes coming this October!Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Fa
Mother Ramona Torres: Brazilian Shuvanni (Witch)
"Mother Ramona" Torres was born in the 1960s in a Kalon campsite in Realengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Raised in a traditional Kalon Evoriana family, Ramona embodies the role of a Shuvanni—a spiritual guide, storyteller, and keeper of Romani magic and culture. Passionate about literature and mysticism from an early age, she began preserving her heritage through writing and teaching. Deepl
Tarot for the Week of September 22, 2025
Paulina and Jez provide a complete tarot reading for the week of September 22nd, 2025, covering love, money, and spiritual guidance with insights from traditional Romani fortune-telling practices.• The Ace of Wands appears for love, suggesting a time of renewed attraction, passion, and sparks flying• Taking action is recommended – communicate feelings, do activities together, and don't be afr
Tarot for the week of September 15th, 2025
Big Hermit energy this week. How can we avoid self sabotage in the week ahead? Plus, a personal story from Paulina, all in this weeks tarot forecast!Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and pleas
Tarot for the week of September 8th, 2025
A big week for meeting our inner devils and focusing on our foundations. Tune in for some guidance going into the week ahead, and let us know what you think!Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, a
Tarot for the week of September 1, 2025
Welcome to your tarot reading for the week of September 1, 2025! Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina
Tarot for the week of August 25, 2025
Join us for our tarot reading for the week of August 25th, 2025! We pull a card for love, money, & guidance. Visit Bustle for Jezmina’s monthly tarot reading! Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanis
Tarot for the Week of August 18, 2025
Check the weekly cosmic weather with Paulina and Jez with a tarot spread for this week ahead.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Foll
Cecilia Woloch, poet, educator, and Pushcart Prize winner
Cecilia Woloch is an American poet, writer, teacher, and performer. She’s published seven collections of poems, a novel, and numerous essays and reviews. Her honors include three fellowships from the Fulbright Foundation and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, CEC/ArtsLink International, the Center for International Theatre Development, and others, as well as a Pushcart Prize. He
Tarot for the week of August 11th, 2025
Heres our tarot reading for the week of August 11, 2025! Feel free to write in with any divination questions!Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps
Tarot for the week of August 4th 2025
We're trying a new thing! Do you want us to share week ahead tarot readings? What else do you want to hear from us in these weekly short episodes? Do you have any questions for us about divination, fortune telling, or anything else? Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To su
Live from the Welcome to Romanistan Festival: Stewarding Traditions Panel with Lilith Dorsey, Paulina Stevens, Jezmina Von Thiele, and Bimbo Yaga
We're releasing it from the vault! It's the Weiser Books' Stewarding Traditions Panel, which we recorded on 3/29/25 at Cottage Magick as part of our Welcome to Romanistan Festival tour in New Orleans for our book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling. Lilith Dorsey joined us for the discussion and Bimbo Yaga moderated. What a wonderful evening!Since 1991, Lilith Dorsey has been doing s
Alexian Santino Spinelli, musician, composer, writer, and professor
Alexian Santino Spinelli, musician, composer, writer, poet and university professor. The first Italian Roma to be appointed Commendatore of the Italian Republic for artistic and cultural merits. Spinelli with the Alexian Group holds numerous concerts in Italy and abroad. With his son Gennaro, he is the first Roma to have played at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and at the Teatro San Carlo in Naple
Lynn Hutchinson Lee on water spirits, storytelling, and her debut novella Origins of Desire in Orchid Fens
Daughter of printmakers and painters – an English Romany father and Scottish-English-Irish mother – Lynn Hutchinson Lee is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in Toronto, Canada. Lynn spent her childhood summers in a forest surrounded by marshes and bogs, and their lush beauty and magic haunt her writing. She was first place winner of the 2022 Joy Kogawa Award for Fiction. Her writing is p
Tales from Romanistan: Live from New Orleans!!
Here's the edited release of Tales from Romanistan: A Night of Romani Storytelling, our first live show, in New Orleans, LA at Cafe Istanbul, 3/28/2025!Hosted by Paulina Stevens and Jezmina Von Thiele, Produced by Bimbo Yaga, Cast includes Tsarina Hellfire, Moonbear, Milly Raccoon, Bimbo Yaga, and our editor and musician, Viktor! Photos by Arian Aragon. Special thanks to our cast, crew, and e
Welcome to Romanistan Festival NOLA recap teaser
Welcome to our teaser for our first live show recording, and a recap! We hosted our first Welcome to Romanistan Festival in New Orleans, featuring six events that brought together incredible queer and trans Romani performers from across the country. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME! The festival showcased Romani culture through academic panels, live performances, fortune telling, ancestral rituals,
Orhan Tahir on Pariahs, Outcasts, and Political Science
Orhan Tahir is a Romani lawyer, scholar and journalist, originally from Bulgaria, who has lived in Western Europe for the past 10 years. He is currently engaged as a PhD researcher in Political Science at the Heidelberg University in Germany. Orhan's focus is on the construction of "Gypsies" as an outcast "Pariah people" in European imagination in line with the Orientalist
Chronic Pain and Healing with Klaudia Farkas of Romani Roots
Klaudia Farkas is a Romani woman, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) since 2010, a self-taught herbalist since 2014, and an esthetician since 2020. She is the founder and owner of Romani Roots and Romani Roots Skincare and Herbal Remedies, based in the heart of Noe Valley, San Francisco. With a passion for holistic wellness, Klaudia blends her extensive knowledge in healthcare, natural remedies, and
Sharon Svec on "Seeking Warmth," an art exhibit featuring Ceija Stojka and Daniel Baker
"Seeking Warmth," an art exhibit curated by artist Sharon Svec, held at Art At The Cave in Vancouver, WA running March 4-29, 2025, aims to explore humanity's need for emotional and physical warmth, especially during times of extreme circumstances such as those caused by genocide, war, oppression and neglect. Ceija Stojka (1933-2013) was a child survivor of the Romani Holocaust (Samu
Amaro Voice Crossover with Sejnur Memisi
Sejnur Memisi is a journalist & Roma activist from Germany. He is originally from Kosovo, and escaped 1999 with his family to Germany because of the Kosovo war. He studied Media Management and since April 2020 has produced Podcasts about Sinti & Roma. He began the podcast (Sinti Roma News, formerly RYMEcast) in the German language. 3 of his German speaking Podcast episodes were nominated f
Madeline Potter on Nosferatu and Romani Representation in Gothic Literature
In this episode, we dive into Romani representation in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu with Madeline Potter, Romani scholar of 19th century Gothic literature! We also get into vampire lore, Romani folklore, mulo, strigoi, and Romani tropes in Gothic literature and media. Madeline Potter is a research and teaching fellow at the University of Edinburgh, in the literature of the long 19th century (Roma
Gilda Horvath, aka Nancy Black: Journalist, Rapper, and Activist
Nancy Black is the alter ego of the journalist and activist Gilda-Nancy Horvath, a Romni from Vienna, Austria. She writes poems in Romanes, English and German which are sometimes translated to music, mainly rap music. Her rap-poem "Trushula" (Crosses) states clearly that the danger of dark history repeating is always present - and that even people from marginalized groups are not safe fr
Tarot reading for 2025!
Welcome to season 5! This mini-episode starts with a tarot reading for the year ahead. There’s personal growth and healing in 2025 with the Hermit and the Ace of Cups. Listeners are encouraged to embrace introspection, nurture emotional well-being, and prioritize love in their lives and communities. • Time for reflection and introspection inspired by the Hermit card • Healing journey through the l
Rowena Marin on Google Translate and the Romani Language
This episode explores the inclusion of the Romani language on Google Translate, featuring Rowena Marin's insights on the intersection of technology and culture. We discuss the journey from grassroots initiatives to digital recognition, the complexities of language preservation, and the opportunities technology can create for the Romani community.• The journey of Rowena Marin from Romania to G
Good Morning, Romanistan 9: Water Always Wanders and Agatha All Along
We spoke with Ylva Mara Radziszewski about Water Always Wanders, a multimedia theatre production of queer and trans Romani artists at the Mudlark Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana December 6th & 7th from 6:30-9:00 pm cst. Our book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling will be for sale along with Loly scarves, and other vendors. This performance will also be a fundraiser for our Welcome to Romanis
Good Morning Romanistan 8: Book tour, ghost stories, and a chat with Robin Badaire about Agatha All Along
What if spirits could communicate through a simple hair comb? And what role do children play in spiritual practices? Join us as we uncover these mysteries and more, during our vibrant journey on the Good Morning Romanistan book tour. From Portland to Portsmouth, we’ve been embraced by amazing communities and experienced transformative events like our ancestral tarot workshop with Chagall PAC. List
Andra Zlătescu on music and witchcraft
Andra Zlătescu is a musician, performer, and illustrator, who performs as part of the band Willow Switch, Spindle Collective, and as a solo performer. Andra plays the singing saw (a carpentry saw played with a violin bow that evokes the haunting wail of the wind in the trees), banjo, guitar, and sings. Andra is passionate about creation that serves to act as a spell to open the doorways- to honour
Angeliska Polacheck: Sister Temperance Tarot
Angeliska Polacheck (they/she) is an Austin, Texas based writer, healer, and professional tarot reader. Devoted to helping seekers find their path, they utilize the tarot in a compassionate and trauma-informed combination of visionary mystic counseling and energy work. Angeliska has been working with the tarot for over 30 years now, and has been reading for clients professionally since 1999. Their
April Wall of Namaste Magical
April Wall is an author and international psychic medium with twenty years of experience helping clients sort through life’s ups and downs. A proud Romany, she carries on the traditions started by the strong women in her family, especially her great-grandmother, great aunt, and granny, or as she refers to them, April’s Angels. Find her online at namastemagical.com to book a reading and keep up to
Community and Connection Tarot with Logan Dulski
On this episode of Romanistan, we introduce a non-Roma international relations guest, , Logan Dulski, and the inclusive tarot deck they created, the Community and Connection Pocket Tarot Deck. We also hear from Romani artist contributors, Lane Friend, Robin Badaire, and Aurora Luna (aka Baby Recklesss). Logan Dulski (they/she) is a queer multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, writer, and city wi
Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling Preview!
What hidden wisdom lies within the centuries-old practice of Romani fortune telling? Join us as Paulina and Jez preview their debut book, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling. In this book, they not only share the spiritual techniques and business insights of fortune telling but also unravel the cultural significance and personal stories steeped in Romani heritage. Picture yourself in a Romani fortun
Ion Zanca and Romani: the Untold Story
We had such a beautiful interview with Ion Zanca, interwoven with music from his new album, ROMANI: The Untold Story. Ion Zanca is the founder of the Dallas String Quartet, a Billboard-charting Classical Crossover ensemble with over 700 million streams on streaming platforms. They have performed for multiple sitting U.S. Presidents, with superstars like Ed Sheeran, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean and Ash
Good Morning, Romanistan 7: We Wrote a Book!
Hello and welcome to Romanistan! We’re off schedule but doing our best! We have some current event updates and a short interview on the book we wrote, Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, available for preorder now. Current events:https://www.errc.org/news/hungarian-governments-new-decree-threatens-ukrainian-romani-refugeeshttps://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/femme-enceinte-tuee-dun-coup-de-fusil-
Ceija Stojka Exhibition
We interviewed allies Lorely French and Carina Kurta who are experts on artist, writer, activist, and Holocaust survivor, Ceija Stojka. In an effort to preserve and share her work, there will be an exhibit of Ceija Stojka's artworks in conjunction with the events that are going on for the Culture Capital of Europe 2024 in the Salzkammergut. The exhibition, “Hope that was what strengthened us
Ruth Sullivan and Traveller Pride
Welcome to our second pride month interview!Ruth Sullivan is a director of Traveller Pride, a UK based organisation that brings together Traveller people from the various UK communities to celebrate every aspect of our identities. Ruth is Queer and from a mixed Romany and Gorger family. She discovered her Romany ethnicity in her teens when her Grandad finally opened up about his life to his family
Pride, adoption, & an interest in criminal psychology with Nico
Happy Pride! Happy Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month! We were delighted to start off the season by chatting to Nico! Nico is a queer, disabled Romani from the UK who has lived across multiple continents and is currently based on the southeast coast of England. They’re passionate about human rights and equality, and have a lifelong interest in criminal and forensic psychology. They collect taxid
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