Once again, we're delving into ideas about identities, interculturality, and anything else beginning with the letter "I"! OK, maybe that's not true... What is true, however, is that my guest for this second episode is none other than Esko Suoranta or, as I like to call him (from this point onward), Esko Extraordinaire!
All by Jesper Simola
Transgender Euphoria
Transgender Dysphoria Blues, Against Me!’s sixth album, is a concept album about a woman trapped in the body of a man, written very clearly from the perspective of someone who has had to face this situation in real life.
Thinking Problem
Usually when I’m drinking, it all happens naturally. There’s not a lot of thought put into it. Almost everyone around me is drinking so it’s not unusual for me to be drinking as well. When I consciously decide not to drink, however, it suddenly becomes something unusual; something that I almost have to justify.
For me, this podcast has become a treasure trove of awesome new stuff that I can pretend to be an expert on in order to impress my friends. Which is exactly what I plan to try and do with you, our dear readers of BTSB!
Jesper Simola, on the brink of new territories himself, offers insight into things every freshman should keep in mind when starting their university studies.
Give Film a Chance
Jesper Simola takes a look at FilmAid, a ground-breaking charity teaching film-making in refugee camps to both spread vital information and to give people in need a channel for their own voice and experiences. He also sheds light on his own experiences in film-making.
