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Anush speaks to Zorik Gharibyan from Zorah Wines

March 12, 2018 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Anush brings another great wine segment. This time she is out on location with Zorik Gharibyan from Zorah Wines. They talk about how Zorah is bringing back historical winemaking techniques. Zorik also talks about establishing a school for making clay amphorae in order to preserve Armenian traditions. They also discuss how Zorah Wines was listed in Bloomberg's Top 10 wines of 2012!

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Viken Yacoubian from Yacoubian-Hobbs Winery!

March 5, 2018 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Anush brings us another great interview! She speaks to Viken Yacoubian of Yacoubian-Hobbs Winery. They talk about the history and production of their fantastic wines. Plus, Johno gives us a little news from Armenia and teases some possibly exciting news for the future.

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Armenian Film Director, Jivan Avetisyan!

February 23, 2018 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno has his first ever in studio interview! He brings in Armenian Film Director, Jivan Avetisyan! Garik Vardanyan once again comes in to work as translator for this incredible interview. Jivan talks to us about his film The Last Inhabitent that is being shown at the Wildey Theater in Edwardsville Illinois. He tells about how the film came to be and what it's been like promoting the film around the world. Jivan also gives us details about his exciting new project he has been working on.

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Director of “Kyanq u Kriv”, Mher Mkrtchyan

February 7, 2018 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno brings on an exciting special guest! This week we have Mher Mkrtchyan, director, writer, and producer of Johno's favorite Armenian movie “Kyanq u Kriv“. Johno's friend Garik Vardanyan is on the show as well as they interview Mkrtchyan. This is sure to be enjoyable for all to listen to.

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Sommelier Irina Ponomarenko, Armed Forces Day, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s debut with Arsenal!

January 29, 2018 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno brings us some exciting Armenian news! Henrikh Mkhitaryan makes his first appearance on the pitch with the Arsenal Gunners this week. Plus, it's Armenia's Armed Forces Day and Johno thanks all the brave men and women who defend Armenia. The feature this week comes from Anush who brings us another great interview. She talks to Irina Ponomarenko. Irina is a sommelier at the Sommelier at North American Sommelier Association and a cognac educator.

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President and CEO of Dover International Speedway, Michael Tatoian

January 15, 2018 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno brings us a great interview with Michael Tatoian! Michael is the President and CEO of Dover International Speedway and the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Dover Motorsports, Inc. He is also responsible for the Firefly Music Festival which is considered one of the best music festivals in the country. Michael tells us all about his life working with NASCAR, popular musicians, and military officials. Plus, he talks about his great excitement at going to Armenia for the first time this summer.

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Adventurer Roffi Petrossian

December 21, 2017 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno interviews Roffi Petrossian. Roffi tells us all about journey from one end of Armenia to the other with his camera crew and a few drones. He talks about his beautiful trip through many different locations and his experience with meeting the people of Armenia. Plus, Anush brings us another great interview this week. She talks to Ararat Mkrtchyan the owner and founder of Voskeni Wines.

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Armenian News and Wine Buyer Christine Veys

December 5, 2017 By

On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno and Kris are here to talk about the latest in Armenian news. Also, Anush Gharibyan O'Connor brings us another great wine segment! This time, Anush interviews Christine Veys, who has Armenian, Greek, and Egyptian heritage. Christine is a wine buyer at a restaurant called Rossoblu in Los Angeles. The two talk about how they got into the wine industry and what keeps them loving wine! Check out the restaurant at Rossablula.com.

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Jazz Composer Michael Sarian

November 17, 2017 By

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On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno has a great interview with trumpeter and composer, Michael Sarian. Michael talks to us about how he got into playing Jazz and about his upcoming tour to Argentina. He also talks about his work with AGBU Performing Arts and his desire to play in Armenia one day. You can find out more about Michael Sarian at www.michaelsarian.com.

Also, Anush Gharibyan O'Connor brings us another great wine segment! This time Anush talks to us about how to prepare a great Thanksgiving Day feast and it involves butter, wine, and an injector. You won't want to miss this delicious segment.

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Comedian Sergey Sargsyan and Musician/Historian Danny Bedrosian Join the Show!

November 10, 2017 By

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On this episode of Armenia Proud, Johno kicks off the show with one half of Arm Comedy, Sergey Sargsyan! Sergey talks to us about how he got started in comedy and he lets us know about the latest project Arm Comedy has been working on.

Also, back by popular demand, Danny Bedrosian comes back after a finishing his latest tour! He gives us another brilliant history lesson into the origins of the Armenian people and how even ancient historians mention the tribe of Armenians.