On this episode, Alex and Gil talk about the connections between expression and identity in the online and offline world, whilst introducing the show's final topic, Digital Identity.  Join us next time for the final episode of Stranger At Home, with special guests! Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/ Email: strangerathomepod@gmail.com And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us: Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini Thanks for Listening! This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts ..read more

Alex and Gil are joined by Comedian and host of both The Citizen's Handbook and White Man Behind A Desk to continue their discussion on Citizenship in Aotearoa, covering Civics education, voting, and more. Thanks again to Robbie for giving us his time and perspective! You can find his shows here: White Man Behind A DeskThe Citizen's Handbook Join us next week for part one of our Digital Identity episodes!  Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/ Email: strangerathomepod@gmail.com And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us: Alex: https://twitter.com ..read more

Welcome back to Stranger at Home! In this episode, Gil and Alex lay the groundwork for this season by having a discussion about citizenship, and the ways in which we're limited as citizens from participating in society. Join us next week for part two, with a special guest! Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/ Email: strangerathomepod@gmail.com And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us: Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels Gil: https://twitter.com/Gil_Ostini Thanks for Listening! This podcast is produced by Salient Podcasts ..read more

Important Notes! This episode was recorded last year in October,  while Auckland was still in lockdown, and Artie now uses He/Him Pronouns.  This Episode, Alex and Gil chat with Artemis, the mind behind NZPol twitter sensation Greeniememes! We chat about what it means to be a micro-celebrity, navigating the nuances of identity formation and more!    If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email! Instagram: @AmIAKi ..read more

This Week, Alex and Gil talk to Ryan Meachen about home, the responsibility we have to where we grew up, and the journeys we take over our lives.  Thanks to Ryan for joining us on the show! If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email! Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/ Email: strangerathomepod@gmail.com And if you want to follow us on twitter, here's us: Alex: https://twitter.com/MixUpPixels Gil: htt ..read more

This week, Alex and Gil talk to Isaiah Tiuka, who works with GIl as an RA at a Hall of Residence! We chat about NZ's youth working culture, supporting youth through mental health, the importance of music, and more! If you want to follow Isaiah, you can do so here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah_tiuka/ Spotify (For some sweet, sweet curated playlists): https://open.spotify.com/user/isaiaht2711?si=fa57317435df4d42 If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either f ..read more

This week, Gil and Alex chat with Zoe Janda, International Student at VUW and the founder of WIFE (Women in Film and Entertainment). We talk about the experience (and struggles) of being an international student, how New Zealand is presented and interpreted overseas, and just how annoying Film Bros really are. If you want to support Zoe and join WIFE, you can do so here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4307046015986370 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wife.vuw/ If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd l ..read more

This week, Gil and Alex catch up with one another after a tough winter break.  This episode might be a little hard to listen to, due to the topics we get into. So a general content warning for family death is in order.  If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email! Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/ Email: strangerathomepod@gmail.com Thanks for Listening ..read more

This week, Gil and Alex chat with Dougal Mcneill, English Literature lecturer at Vic and head of the Tertiary Education Union.  We talk about defining one's culture overseas, how the english language fuctions in Aotearoa, and the the role of the Union here at Victoria Uni!  If you want to support the show, leaving a rating on iTunes would be a great help! And if you have anything you'd like to share, topics to recommend, you can either follow us on Instagram or send in an email! Instagram: @AmIAKiwi: https://www.instagram.com/amiakiwi/ Email: strangerathomepod@gmail.com Thanks for L ..read more

This week, Gil and Alex chat with Ronia Ibrahim about her writing, growing up in New Zealand, and the importance of her faith in modern day New Zealand! If you want to see some of Ronia's amazing work, we highly recommend these articles: Sunsets, Stomach Aches and Spiritual Glow Ups: A Ramadan Diary: https://www.salient.org.nz/features-2020/sunsets-stomach-aches-and-spiritual-glow-ups-a-ramadan-diary?rq=ronia The Cost of Being Visable: Anti-Asian Sentiment in the COVID Age: https://www.salient.org.nz/features-2020/the-cost-of-being-visible-anti-asian-sentiment-in-the-covid-age?rq=ronia And ..read more