Great Big World

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Synopsis

It's your world - know it! Each episode features an update on the United Nations, a country focus, a spotlight on something cool, and a language focus. From Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Episodes

  • Episode 5: Pakistan, Second Life, Urdu

    11/04/2006 Duration: 14min

    In Episode 5, we look at the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speak to Ahmed from Pakistan, hear about the incredible virtual world known as Second Life, and learn just a bit of Urdu. If you have ideas, comments, or questions, contact us at greatbigworld@gmail.com!

  • Episode 4: Venice, Italy, alexa.com, and Irish Gaelic

    31/01/2006 Duration: 27min

    In this episode of GBW we talk to Gxeremio's wife Lindsay about Venice, Italy, we spotlight the website alexa.com, and we learn from Conn O Muineachain about Irish Gaelic. The UN update focuses on the role of the Secretary-General. As always, we hear a little world news too.

  • Episode 3: Brazil, samba by Nelson Sargento, Portuguese

    22/01/2006 Duration: 24min

    In the 3rd episode of GBW, we talk with Mario from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil about that nation, we listen to Nelson Sargento's samba music (available as a free download on Amazon.com), and we learn a little Portuguese. UN Update features the work of UN peacekeeping forces.

  • Episode 2: Ireland, Bono, Esperanto

    15/01/2006 Duration: 17min

    In Episode 2, host Gxeremio (Jeremy Aldrich) brings us world news, a brief explanation of UN Security Council reform ideas, an interview with Kevin Finnegan about Ireland, a spotlight on U2 frontman Bono, and a look at the language Esperanto.

  • Episode 1: Albania, Bobby Darling, Albanian

    12/01/2006 Duration: 15min

    Our first episode. Thanks to Bobby Darling for the theme song! World news, United Nations update, country focus on Albania, spotlight on Bobby Darling, language focus Albanian.