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A look into the history, culture, traditions, and people of the Czech Republic from the eyes of two American expats.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (PART ONE)

Part One........The Great War was a traumatic world event that helped shape the 20th century and continues to influence the world today. Follow Pete Collman to Belgium, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, and the United States to witness how the global community paid tribute to all those lost and forever changed by World War One.Past Access visited museums and battlefields across Europe to test limits of wheelchair accessibility at these historic locations from 2014 through 2018. The two years that followed were full of research and editing leading to this 2-part documentary....The Great War Revisited. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-15
20:46

Past Access Presents: The Great War Revisited (Part Two)

In Part Two of the Great War Revisited, follow Pete Collman to the battle of the Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele, and many points in between to experience the trauma we know as World War One.Past Access visited museums and battlefields across Europe to test limits of wheelchair accessibility at these historic locations from 2014 through 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-14
30:26

The Czechoslovak Legion: Homeward Bound

Modern-day re-enactors commemorate the unique contribution the Czechs and Slovaks made to one of the more interesting stories of the great war.....the Czechoslovak legionnaires battle to the sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-03
07:34

A Czech Merry Christmas

It is Christmastime again in the Czech Republic and even though the Covid Pandemic has put a damper on the normal celebrations, the spirit of Christmas still survives.We will take you on a nostalgic tour of the Prague Christmas market back in 2019 and offer you a seat at the Christmas Eve dinner table in 2020.​Join Pete as he waits for the Golden Pig and preps for Czech Christmas Carp. Czech holiday traditions are alive and well in 2020!!!Veselé Vánoce!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-03
17:35

Special Past Access DYK: Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion

World War One was full of many great stories of bravery, sacrifice, and loss. The American "Lost Battalion" was one such story. Over 600 American infantrymen were surrounded by German forces in the Argonne Forrest in October of 1918. Their own American artillery mistakenly fired on their position and the only saving option rested on the wings of the carrier pigeon named Cher Ami.Veteran Suicide Hotlines:🇺🇸 USAwww.veteranscrisisline.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
13:52

Special Past Access DYK: Epic Fail of the Sinking of the Vasa

The sinking of the Vasa in 1628 was a tragic and expensive failure by the Swede navy.On her maiden test run in August of that year, this top-heavy flagship took on water after opening the canon gunports and sank within minutes.Found nearly 330 years later, the Vasa was brought to the surface and underwent decades of conservation to be placed in its own state-of-the-art museum in Stockholm.This epic fail turned out to be a historic gift for millions of visitors to this amazing museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-02
18:03

Special Past Access DYK: 1970 Marshall University Plane Crash

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash that took the lives of the 75 member football team, coaching staff, and boosters.Join Pete Collman as DYK looks back at the crash and the rebirth of this proud collegiate football program that rose from the ashes of tragedy to the joy of gridiron triumph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-01
12:24

Special Past Access DYK: Comics!! Comic-Con in Prague

Comic book superheroes take center stage on this edition of Past Access: Did You Know.Pete is on location at the 2020 ComicCon in Prague.Take a look at the history of this artistic pop culture medium and find out some of Pete's favorite comic storylines and graphic novels.Dust off that cape, it's time for a tour through comics history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-30
18:01

Special Past Access DYK: The Executioner of Prague

Executioner of Prague, Jan Mydlar, was a well known 17th-century man of the sword.His duty to his craft of torture and execution came in direct conflict with his personal sentiments with the condemned noblemen of the uprising known as the Battle of White Mountain.In 1621, the 27 noblemen that organized the protestant uprising we led from the gallows to the execution site in Prague's Old Town Square.Waiting for them, with sword in hand, Jan Mydlar......the Executioner of Prague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-30
18:25

A Czech Christmas Krampus

Pete and Travis back together for another Christmas episode from Prague!!! Tonight we talk about the spooky traditions centered around the season including good old Krampus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-17
25:24

Travis Makes Candy (help!)

Travis is no longer a tech writer and is now learning how to make candy in Germany, so he can start a business in Oregon. And he has a boyfriend, Toby. Pete Collman is working overtime creating Past Access on YouTube. We could use your help! → GoFundMe Candy Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/travis039-handmade-candy GoFundMe short link (to share) gf.me/u/v48wqx Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/TravisDow Support through merch: podastnikshop.com Podcastnik’s newest project, Past Access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQKBE0TD34qtifjeemA_5g Podcastnik audio: https://play.acast.com/s/podcastnik RSS: https://rss.acast.com/podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXoGtTPofdH5m71SXlGKa2Q TnT #5kRainbow YouTube (Toby Travis): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6uaGejU-nanSTEwAwdgNA Toby’s podcast (German) http://whats-in-your-pants.de/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-20
18:19

Episode #74: Destination: Brno

Join Pete and Travis for a road trip to Moravia in the Czech Republic to explore the city of Brno. Take in the museums, castle, fireworks, and battle re-enactments that make Brno so unique.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-06
11:54

Episode #73: Interview with LingoNative App co-creator Andrew Jandacek

Join us for an interview with Andrew Jandacek, the co-developer of the Czech/English mobile app called LingoNative. We will talk about the need for this type of app assistance "on-the-go" as well as his personal story of an American adapting to his ancestral homeland of the Czech Republic. We dive into Andrew's family history and the escape of his Grandfather during the '48 communist coup.If interested, you can download the app LingoNative from the Google play store or Apple's App Store...or visit their website at http://www.lingonative.cz/?language=en.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-11
28:57

Pete and Trav's Podcastnik Year Six!

Pete and Travis have been podcasting for 6 years! With new shows like Past Access and Podcastnik and tons of guests and collaborations in the past year. We give a behind-the-scenes on what we've been working on and an overall State of the Podcast.Here's to 6 more years!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-03
01:10:50

Episode #71: Baseball in Czechia

Baseball in the Czech Republic from little league to semi-pro.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-22
07:03

Flight Over Bohemia

As seen on our Bohemican YouTube channel, come along with me and my son as we see the Bohemian landscape and castles from a different perspective. It is Autumn Beroun, Czech Republic.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-05
06:08

A Tour of Christmas in Prague

Noted as one of the best Christmastime destinations for tourists worldwide, Prague has a magic unique to herself.Join me on a tour through the Czech capital of a Hundred Spires this holiday season..A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-04
07:32

The Battle of Austerlitz

The Battle of Austerlitz, also known at the Battle of the Three Emperor, was a huge victory for Napoleon and the Grand Army of France. The Russians and Austrians square off against Napoleon in lower Moravia in what today is the Czech Republic. We take you to the 2018 re-enactment of this conflict and discus the battle, the ramifications, and the historic enactors.A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-04
26:30

Episode #67: Our 5 Year Anniversary Show

Join Pete and Travis in celebrating our 5 year anniversary for the Bohemican Podcast and the History of Alchemy Podcast. Tune-in for our take on the past few years, our thanks to our listeners, and our plans for the Podcastnik Network.​Thank you all for listening all these years!!!A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic. Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link) Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnik Podcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-23
01:02:50

Episode #66: An Interview with Sam Beckwith of PraguePig.com

Join us for some tea and conversation with writer and satirist Sam Beckwith, the creator of PraguePig.com. His expat viewpoint provides a perfect mirror to all the Czech stories not reported in the mainstream media. Celebrities, traditions, and the obscure are standard fare on the PraguePig. Sounds a bit like our Bohemican podcast :-)A show by podcastnik.com — visit the site for all projects and news. Visit bohemican.com for more on this project and the Czech Republic.Check out our new show, Past Access! (YouTube Link)Twitter @bohemican | @Travis J Dow | @Podcastnik — Facebook Podcastnik Page — Instagram @podcastnikPodcastnik YouTube | Podcastnik Audio Podcast Support: PayPal | Patreon | Podcastnik Shop | Pete Collman Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-17
26:53

Dee M

I rather like this podcast - informative and comforting. But please do stop calling it Czechia! That's the most nonsensical neologism. It's the Czech Republic 🙂

11-28 Reply

Brian Dulin

Great podcast. I have no living connections to my Czec roots so stories like these give me a bit of the flavor of my heritage.

12-02 Reply

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