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Welcome to The Bla Bla Bunker, a podcast featuring interviews with regular people who have extraordinary stories to tell. The host, Almar Hilmarsson, is one of them. In 25 years he’s gone from Icelandic lawyer and airline CEO to tattooed, bearded meat enthusiast with a startup in Central Europe. On the way, he’s made plenty of stops, and cultivated a habit of running into interesting people and asking them interesting questions. Nothing is off limits in the Bla Bla Bunker, and Almar may ask ...
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Two weird guys with beards sitting in a back room having random conversations. We also embrace beard culture while we are at it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weardedbeirdos/support
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Modern day Black Sheep have become the biggest influencers of the 21st century, yet, have not been given the proper stage to reach the masses as they should. This channel will continuously reach out to the most unique people of our era, from those leaving the quietest footprints on earth, to those making the loudest impacts on our planet, and will help expose them to the world, through their very own words with no filtration. Hence why every podcast will truly be "The Black Sheep Perspective ...
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On this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker I am visited by a true master of his craft. Erik Everhard is an author, men's coach, and a man who has experienced unparalleled success during his 25 years in the adult industry. Erik has won numerous awards and has slept with 5000 women (plus minus 500!). We discuss Erik’s journey, how he got into the industry…
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Born in Northern Nevada, but raised in a small town in Oregon, Sheree was raised in a very religious house hold and traveled with her dad often, who was a Missionary in China. She was home schooled at a young age and surpassed her young peers by leaps and bounds, She began college courses at the age of 16 and lived an adventurous life with her trav…
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Gene Harding is a comedian from New York, who now resides in the South Florida region. He has traveled the Untied States and performed on many stages with the likes of Carlos Mencina, Cisco Duran, George Lopez, and many others. Gene is also an actor and has played several roles in different sitcoms and has also established himself as a writer. He h…
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My guest Daniel Espitia has had an incredible story and journey through life. He is a man that has truly defied the odds and forged an extraordinary path. From leaving behind challenging circumstances in Colombia with nothing to his name, Daniel shares his interesting story. Hear how Daniel ventured from Spain to the U.S. with a mere $200 to his na…
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Nastasia is truly one of a kind. She's a friend of mine, whom I met several years back through an older acquaintance. She is a unique & witty individual, who has had her fair share of 'Trials & Tribulations' throughout life. We hadn't communicated much in a couple of years and after rekindling on Instagram through funny ass memes and exchanging ran…
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Maykon Barradas has an incredible journey that begins in Brazil in the small inner city of , which is just outside of the famous Sao Paolo, and takes him through more countries than he ever imagined possible in his lifetime. From chasing the dream of opening his own Jiu Jitsu school in America, to becoming a personal security for the famous basketb…
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Do you ever suffer from Brain Fog? Do you frequently make mistakes or lose things? Are you often not fully present with loved ones? Are you struggling to lose weight and keep good habits? All of this could be related to your sleep! On this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker I am joined by Matt Beedle in discussing the connection between sleep, health an…
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In this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker we explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Susan L. Ondrasek, a remarkable practitioner in Prague, Czech Republic, who has blended her Texan roots with the profound healing traditions of TCM. We discuss Susan's personal story, uncovering the transformative experiences that ignited her passion for TCM an…
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Teny Casal is a Brand Consultant, Copywriter & Business Storyteller She helps companies and entrepreneurs craft messages that make their stories and ideas stand out. Teny explained to me what it all means, why it's important more then ever to know who your audience and is, and how to build your brand with authentic storytelling. She shares how she …
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On this episode me and Olga discuss women in technology, gender equality, opportunities for women vs men, how women and men bring different qualities to the table in the tech industry and why the Czech Republic is behind on many things with respect to gender equality. Olga Maximova is the Head of Nonprofit Development at Czechitas: an award-winning…
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Mark Schmidt has been studying Psychedelic mushrooms and their uses for many sources of treatment, when dealing with people whom have experienced a traumatic situation in their life and now suffer from PTSD. Through the first beginning years, he truly was his own guinea pig. He followed in the footsteps of several pioneers before him and put every …
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Stephen Gauta and Jake Waleri JUST CAUGHT what has been declared by Florida Wildlife & Game to be the NEW WORLD RECORD for a Burmese Python. At 19 Feet, this snake was merely 2 inches bigger than their last viral catch as well as only an inch bigger than the past world record. How they first got into snake hunting just a few years back, which led t…
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Jose 'Shorty' Torres is a 7x MMA world champion from Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on the south side of the city with a father involved in gangs, was a childhood that helped eventually lead Shorty into MMA as an escape from the daily chaos he witnessed or even experienced. Surprisingly, it was that same rough upbringing that helped Shorty naturally…
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What started as an Instagram page to showcase cool beards and a clothing line in 2014, has evolved into something not even its originator could’ve imagined....On April 10, 2015 the Miami Chapter was born. and with it came their president, Daniel Perez. When the Miami Chapter got together, they wanted to be more than just a brotherhood; they wanted …
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Join me as I sit down with Max Munson, an early expat settler in Prague, Czech Republic. We explore his journey of how he got into the Wim Hof Method for self-improvement and eventually becoming a certified Wim Hof Method instructor. How life was in post communist Prague and his run-ins with the Mafia in a city where corruption was and still is to …
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In this episode, We explore the world of dating after 50 in 2023 and what mature women appreciate in a partner. We delve into topics such as masculinity, why older women may prefer alpha males, and red flags to watch out for in dating as an older woman. We also discuss how the role of women has changed over time and what a mature woman thinks of th…
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Lex Linquist is a young entrepreneur who founded Leche Life, an entertainment business which provides luxurious Miami experiences through rentals of beautiful Yachts, Exotic cars, Luxury villas, Plush condos, Party buses & VIP night life. Born to an American dad & Haitian mother, Lex soon became a Philanthropist and started a non profit organizatio…
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Juwana Jenkins is a professor at the University of New York in Prague. She began teaching as a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, where she was also an instructor at the Seoul National Language Research Institute. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Honors in Media Studies. Juwana also trains executives in international companies in communicat…
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Jasmine Garcia always had a passion for dancing, especially while being raised to Hispanic parents whom loved to shake their hips. But after revolving her adolescent life around it, it was during her senior year of high school that her parents began convincing her to change directions and get into the medical field. After giving a valiant effort to…
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In this podcast episode, I take a dive into the world of alternative medicine and treatments such as aromatherapy with the charming and witty Vinuta who is the owner of Aroma Laska. Join us as Vinuta shares her passion for essential oils, the benefits they offer, and her journey to becoming an expert in the field. You won't want to miss this enligh…
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Join me as I sit down with American Expat, in Prague, Alex Alderman, born and raised in the US, who served 5 years in the Marine Corps. In this episode, Alex shares his honest perspective on the shifts in American culture and his experiences in the military. We also delve into topics such as personality disorders and abuse.…
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Disem has been his graffiti name, since his early days of bombing walls around the city of Miami. But just as his artistic skills continued growing & expanding, so did the rise & fame of his name and creative projects WORLDWIDE. From traveling to several countries throughout South & Central America, as well as the Caribbean islands, to literally ch…
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Marcos, a.k.a. El Caballo, has made his way back onto the podcast and he came with a few truck loads of entertainment for all viewers & listeners. From discussing the most epic moments of 2022 to theorizing what 2023 has in store for us all, we had nothing but crazy fun giving our 2 cents and then some. Enjoy the wild ride to no where, fast! --- Su…
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Danny & Fabiana Batista are the creators & owners of a highly successful business called FLULESS, a company specializing in Mobile IV Therapy. Their love story is one that should be envied by many, but the unforeseen tragedy that they experienced with the loss of their 4 month year old child, was the biggest challenge of their lives. Balancing keep…
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A kidnapping of a young 5 year old that shook the nation and led to a federal manhunt, was resolved by a well known Private Investigator out of Miami, Florida named Joe Carrillo. A career in Repossession that required him to constantly chase down vehicles, through discrete investigative work, stakeouts, and tracking of individuals, soon inspired Jo…
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Viking culture is massively popular and so is Viking history. I got asked if there is any Icelandic Viking mentality today? It made me think of the Vikings that discovered Iceland and what effect Viking lifestyle has had on our modern day culture. Are Vikings responsible for Scandinavian gender equality? Do Icelanders not plan ahead as a cultural i…
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Benjamin Pelton is a human performance & personal development coach who trained directly with Wim Hof in 2016 to become a certified level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor. Benjamin is also a G.O.A.T.A Coach which means he is trained to use slow-motion video analysis to Recode your gait pattern to optimize performance and remove pain. Education is a majo…
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She had a career that many were jealous of and she was the stereotype of success. But there was something not right, the feminine side was missing and she crashed... Alena Huberova is a Trainer, speaker and founder of SHELeads. A globetrotter, sports enthusiast and an optimist, with an insatiable curiosity about people, life and business. Throughou…
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AHMET BILGE is a mess. He grew up in the US, matured in Turkey & now he's slowly decomposing in Switzerland. Ahmet is the creator & producer of "The American Standup Show" which features monthly high caliber English Standup Comedy all around Switzerland and through that Ahmet has performed with his favourite comedian, Louis C.K. Rising to be one of…
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Roc was planning a murder when he was young, he considers himself lucky that they did not have a gun in the household....the future had other plans for Roc. Roc is a systems analyst who has worked with Fortune 500 corporations such as Enron, AT&T and Pfizer as well as being the host of the "Talking $*** Rahmaan Mwongozi" podcast. Roc’s problem-solv…
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This is the audio only from my Youtube series Ranting from the car, find The Bla Bla Bunker on Youtube and subscribe there. I moved abroad 18 years ago from Iceland. I lived in Copenhagen and then Prague for 18 years now. Here are 6 things that I don't miss about living in Iceland.By Almar Hilmarsson
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Audio only version from my YOUTUBE series Ranting in the Car, you can see this episode there in video, The channel is...drumroll....The Bla Bla Bunker I moved abroad from Iceland 18 years ago. I lived in Copenhagen and then Prague for 18 years now. That gave a new perspective on Iceland and how it is compared to life elsewhere. Here are 6 things th…
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This is (audio only) from my Youtube series Ranting in the Car, you can find it in video version on The Bla Bla Bunker Youtube channel I made a previous episode about 6 things I do not like about Prague but here are the 6 things I enjoy about living in Prague. Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic in Central Europe. Prague has a big expa…
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Irene Antonez is an artist and musician from Russia. Through her music and art she celebrates sensuality, emotionality and the beauty of nature and the microscopic world. Her family roots are Cossack which are a semi-nomadic and semi-militarized people from the steppes of Ukraine and Russia. So in Irene's family tree there are Russians, Ukrainians …
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I am doing these short videos "Ranting in the Car" on my Youtube channel "The Bla Bla Bunker" about different things that are on my mind while I am....drumroll....driving in my car. This is the first one that I upload here and it is audio only. So if you want to see that million dollar face that goes with this voice then head over to Youtube and su…
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Available on Youtube with video, The Bla Bla Bunker on YT. This is Part 2 of my talk with Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir in Part 1 we discussed the question "Why do people go for polyamorous relationships" On this part we discuss the topic of how does a polyamorous relationship work and what is her personal experience of polyamory. We discussed time manage…
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Available on Youtube in video, The Bla Bla Bunker on YT This is Part 1 of my talk with Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir in Part 2 we discuss How a Polyamory relationship works Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir is an Icelandic woman who has made a career from her passion for increasing people's happiness by making relationships healthier. She also knows all the reasons …
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Paul Kowacz lives in the world of music in Prague, he plays guitar for Red Baron Band that he formed in 1993 as well as a band called 333. Paul is also an avid Vinyl collector with a personal collection of 8000 albums and counting! His passion for collecting led him to start buying and selling used vinyls from all over the world. The vinyl is makin…
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Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir (Adda) is an Icelandic mezzo-soprano Opera singer who sings at various opera houses in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. We talked about all things Opera, how her performance angst that she had from playing Piano disappeared when she got a microphone in her hand, how complicated Opera can be as you need to act, move an…
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Jenn Lederer is a New York City based Comedian & Keynote speaker. Her work has been featured by SiriusXM, Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, Inspiring Lives Magazine, Google Headquarters, Yale and comedy clubs throughout New York City. Performing all over the country (virtually, too!), Jenn emcees, leads workshops and keynotes to help audiences learn…
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The Czech Republic population is one of the smallest consumers of fish in Europe. So Marek Jirovec and his partners took on a mission most people would compare to trying to sell sand in the Sahara desert or snow to Icelandic people. But they have managed and built up a great company in boxxi.cz that delivers from "shore to door" some of the best fi…
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Alex is better known as Repo Daddy to half a million followers on TikTok. He has been recording most of his repossession adventures for quite sometime now, in which many have gone ultra viral with videos reaching over 5 million views. The life of a Repo man involves many risks to be taken, which typically leads to constant confrontations by angry c…
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Mila is an up and coming Russian stand up comedian living in Barcelona. ***After we recorded our original episode which I had not published yet, war broke out when Russia invaded Ukraine, so I caught up with Mila again to hear what she thinks about it, how it has affected her personally and her relationship with ther family and life on stage. Mila …
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Chris Jagger is a musician, actor, writer and explorer who has recorded over 100 songs, acted in multiple films and plays as well as performing music with the likes of Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and of course his older brother Mick Jagger. Born in 1947 in England, Chris got into music at an early age and followed his brother around getting to hear…
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From Taiwan to the American dream Lee Chang is a chef and one of the owners of QQ Asian Kitchen, a family style Michelin guide fine dining restaurant in the center of Prague in the Czech Republic. Lee grew up in Colorado where his parents emigrated from Taiwan to live the American dream. He was supposed to be the pride of the household as the only …
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Vojtěch Ripka is a Ph.D. in Political Science who specialises in the pedagogy of history, comparative social politics, methodologies of social science, communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe and transitional justice. In this episode we discussed how history is being used as an indicator of the now and future and how people sometimes tend t…
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Nyssa Diaz is a very close friend of mine, whom has become my sister from another mister. She's a manager & bartender at War Veterans Bar, who has grown close ties & even friendships with some of the most decorated war veterans of our time, which are truly considered American Heroes. She escaped an abusive relationship, which left her as a single m…
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Richard Grannon is a content creator who covers psychology and philosophy in the context of how the world is today both on an individual level as well as mass behaviours and influences. We discussed the invasion of Ukraine, if Putin has gone mad, how this will affect Russia and the rest of the world in the short term and the long run and why this i…
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