Episodes

June 10, 2022

Season Wrap - Rodcast

A brief Rodcast summarizing season 1 of the Cultural Chameleon. Please get in touch with me with your ideas for locations and topics for future episodes! #beaguest Travel Podcast | Cultural Chameleon With Rod Desch (lifeofa...
June 10, 2022

Season Wrap - Rodcast

A brief Rodcast summarizing season 1 of the Cultural Chameleon. Please get in touch with me with your ideas for locations and topics for future episodes! #beaguest Travel Podcast | Cultural Chameleon With Rod Desch (lifeofa...
May 13, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 16 - Mile High Psychology

Part of travelling the world includes air travel. Rod interviews a seasoned Flight Attendant Dawn Rishard, as they discuss the culture within the airline industry from Dawn's perspective, which is extensive, with 32 years i...
May 13, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 16 - Mile High Psychology

Part of travelling the world includes air travel. Rod interviews a seasoned Flight Attendant Dawn Rishard, in this conversation they discuss the culture within the airline industry from Dawn's perspective, which is extensiv...
April 18, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 15 - Are We In Sri Lanka Yet?

Travel can be vital to our ability to grow as a culture and as individuals. Rod and his guest on this episode Ian Pilbeam , a gentleman who has the profound belief that the world is our classroom, discuss his leisure travel...
April 18, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 15 - Are We In Sri Lanka Yet

Travel can be vital to our ability to grow as a culture and as individuals. Rod and his guest on this episode Ian Pilbeam , a gentleman who has the profound belief that the world is our classroom, discuss his leisure travel...
April 9, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 14 - Temporary Tuscany

The Tuscan region of Italy is one of those places where you actually get what you expect, and more. The culture and history surround you as the people attempt to embrace you in their unparalleled lifestyle. My guest, Katri...
April 9, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 14 - Temporary Tuscany

The Tuscan region of Italy is one of those places where you actually get what you expect, and more. The culture and history surround you as the people attempt to embrace you in their unparalleled lifestyle. My guest, Katri...
April 4, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 13 - Vietnam Vibrations

In this episode Rod interviews Paul Kennedy , a U.S. citizen who found that a 10 day excursion to Vietnam was a just a mere preview to his future. The influence that the Vietnam culture had on him during his initial stay ini...
April 4, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 13 - Vietnam Vibrations

In this episode Rod interviews Paul Kennedy , a U.S. citizen who found that a 10 day excursion to Vietnam was a just a mere preview to his future. The influence that the Vietnam culture had on him during his initial stay ini...
March 23, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 12 - Queer & Culinary Conversations with Michael Muñoz

In this episode, Rod and his guest Michael Muñoz shine a light on culinary travel perspectives and the bravery and potential turmoil associated with coming out as LGBTQ, among other topics. Michael is an inspirational food b...
March 23, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 12 - Queer & Culinary Conversations with Michael Muñoz

In this episode, Rod and his guest Michael Muñoz shine a light on culinary travel perspectives and the bravery and potential turmoil associated with coming out as LGBTQ, among other topics. Michael is an inspirational food b...
March 13, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 11 - What To Do In Peru

Have you dreamt of visiting the South American country of Peru ? Machu Picchu likely comes to mind and is only the tip of the iceberg of the available opportunities in this country, which is about 3 X the size of California....
March 13, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 11 - What To Do In Peru

Have you dreamt of visiting the South American country of Peru ? Machu Picchu likely comes to mind and is only the tip of the iceberg of the available opportunities in this country, which is about 3 X the size of California....
Feb. 12, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 10 - Thailand to Teach

Listen to this Episode as Rod helps you to discover more about what it was like for Benny Shup to relocate to Thailand to pursue his teaching career. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Benny took a chance on a German/French...
Feb. 12, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 10 - Thailand to Teach

Listen to this Episode as Rod helps you to discover more about what it was like for Benny Shup to relocate to Thailand to pursue his teaching career. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Benny took a chance on a German/French...
Feb. 5, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 9 - Atlantic City, NJ USA

Sometimes the flavors of yesterday can dictate the ingredients for today's passion. This episode gives Rod the opportunity to speak with a New Jersey native Julie Riga , who authored the book "Stay on Course" which highligh...
Feb. 5, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 9 - Atlantic City, NJ USA

Sometimes the flavors of yesterday can dictate the ingredients for today's passion. This episode gives Rod the opportunity to speak with a New Jersey native Julie Riga , who authored the book "Stay on Course" which highligh...
Jan. 29, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 8 - Destination Luxury & Convenience

Join Rod Desch on amazing adventures weekly. Rod interviews CEO of Concishare , Kristin Brown who gives an inside look on her international luxury travel services for personal or business travel. Learn how to save time and m...
Jan. 29, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 8 - Destination Luxury & Convenience

Join Rod Desch on amazing adventures weekly. Rod interviews CEO of Concishare , Kristin Brown who gives an inside look on her international luxury travel services for personal or business travel. Learn how to save time and m...
Jan. 23, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 7 - Lagos, Nigeria Africa

Rod invites Dr. Lola Day a Pediatric Physician living in Orlando to discuss food, travel tips and suggestions on taking a trip to the African City of Lagos, Nigeria . Dr Lola is also an adult ADHD coach and the co-creator o...
Jan. 23, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 7 - Lagos, Nigeria Africa

Rod invites Dr. Lola Day a Pediatric Physician living in Orlando to discuss food, travel tips and suggestions on taking a trip to the African City of Lagos, Nigeria . Dr Lola is also an adult ADHD coach and the co-creator o...
Jan. 2, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 6 - Vieques, Puerto Rico

In this episode, Rod speaks with an island resident, Carlos Gil Rivera who is deeply rooted in Vieques, Puerto Rico, he believes this small island in the Caribbean, which is part of Puerto Rico, to be the next center for the...
Jan. 2, 2022

Cultural Chameleon Episode 6 - Vieques, Puerto Rico

In this episode, Rod speaks with an island resident, Carlos Gil Rivera who is deeply rooted in Vieques, Puerto Rico, he believes this small island in the Caribbean, which is part of Puerto Rico, to be the next center for the...