De/դէ is a podcast cohosted by Dickran Khodanian and Hagop Ipdjian, two Armenians who have long been invested in the homeland through professional work, community projects, and creative initiatives.
The podcast goes beyond conversation, serving as a source for those who want to get involved, stay invested, and connect with Armenia.
Each episode explores culture, politics, history, and social issues, while highlighting creators and initiatives shaping life in the homeland and diaspora.
Episode 10: Memory, Identity, and the Armenians of Sudan
In Episode 10 of De Podcast, we sit down with Vahe Boghosian, project director of Sudanahye, the Sudanese-Armenian Heritage Project.Sudanahye is a multimedia research initiative documenting the history and legacy of Sudan’s Armenian community through oral histories, photographs, archival research and personal stories. The project seeks to preserve a little-known chapter of the Armenian Diaspora while exploring the place Armenians held within Sudan’s diverse society.Vahe discusses how Armenians first established themselves in Sudan, built churches, schools, businesses and community institutions, and maintained their Armenian identity while becoming an integral part of Sudanese life.We also explore Vahe’s personal connection to the community, the family stories that inspired Sudanahye and the process of reconstructing a history scattered across countries, archives and private collections. He reflects on the effects of Sudan’s ongoing war, the dispersal of the remaining Armenian community and the urgent need to preserve its endangered cultural heritage.This conversation offers a fascinating look at memory, identity and belonging—and at why the stories of smaller Armenian communities must be documented before they disappear.Episode 10 concludes the first season of De Podcast as we approach our first anniversary.Watch now to discover the largely untold story of the Armenians of Sudan.🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.🔗 Support & Follow De PodcastSupport our Patreon: /depodcastFacebook: /depodamInstagram: /depod.amTwitter/X: https://x.com/DePodcastamTikTok: /depodcastamLinkedIn: /de-podcast-am
14 May 2026
Episode 9: A Special Conversation in Armenian with Rupen Janbazian
De/Դէ փոտքասթի 9-րդ դրուագի հիւրն է խմբագիր եւ թարգմանիչ Ռուբէն Ճանպազեանը:Յակոբն ու Տիգրանը Ռուբէնին հետ կը զրուցեն իր խմբագրական գործունէութեան (ներկայիս՝ «Թորոնթոհայ» ամսագիրի), թարգմանչական աշխատանքներուն եւ արեւմտահայերէնի դիմագրաւած դժուարութիւններուն մասին։ Անդրադարձ կը կատարուի նաեւ սփիւռքեան ինքնութեան ու հայերէնով ստեղծագործելու եւ հրատարակելու հրամայականին։Դրուագը ամբողջութեամբ հայերէն է։Միացէ՛ք մեզի՝ լսելով եւ տարածելով այս զրոյցը:In Episode 9 of De/դէ Podcast, hosts Hagop and Dickran are joined by editor and translator Rupen Janbazian for a special Armenian-language conversation.With Rupen, we discuss his work as an editor for various publications, including TorontoHye, his experience as a translator, and some of the key challenges facing Western Armenian today. The conversation also explores language preservation, identity in the diaspora, and the importance of continuing to create and publish in Armenian.This episode is entirely in Armenian.Listen, share, and join the conversation.🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.🔗 Support & Follow De PodcastSupport our Patreon: / depodcast Facebook: / depodam Instagram: / depod.am Twitter/X: https://x.com/DePodcastamTikTok: / depodcastam LinkedIn: / de-podcast-am
27 Mar 2026
Episode 8: Ancient Vines, Modern Armenia
In this episode of the De Podcast, we sit down with Zara Muradyan — Armenia’s first female winemaker with her own label and Executive Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia (VWFA).From ancient winemaking traditions to the future of Armenian wine, this conversation explores how Armenia is re-establishing itself as one of the world’s oldest and most important wine regions.We discuss the history of wine in Armenia, the role of indigenous grape varieties like Areni, Haghtanak and Charentsi, and the impact of Artsakh on Armenian viticulture. Zara also shares insights into building Armenia’s wine industry, leading national initiatives, and representing Armenian wine on the global stage.With a PhD in Food Processing and Plant Production Technology, over 17 published studies, and as the founder of the EVN Wine Academy and Shirakamut Consulting, Zara Muradyan brings both scientific expertise and industry leadership to the conversation.This is a deep dive into Armenian wine, identity, and the future of a growing global industry.Watch now and discover why Armenia is at the center of the wine world once again.
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2 Feb 2026
Episode 7: From Armenian Folk to Epic Music
Episode 7 of De Podcast features Serouj Baghdassarian (C-ROUGE), a Lebanese-Armenian music producer known for blending traditional Armenian folk music, ancient instruments, and melodies with electronic music and epic orchestral soundscapes.
In this episode, we talk about Serouj’s upbringing, his journey into the music industry, and how his innovative sound is redefining Armenian folk music for a new generation—bridging heritage, modern production, and cinematic composition.
🎧 Topics covered include:-
Armenian folk music in modern production
-Using traditional Armenian instruments in electronic and epic music
-The evolution of Armenian music in the diaspora
-C-ROUGE’s creative process and artistic vision
🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.🔗
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23 Dec 2025
Episode 6: From Mobility to Mission
Episode 6 features gg Founder Khachatur Grigoryan.
gg is an Armenian IT company that has been providing transportation and mobility services since 2014, creating an integrated transportation lifestyle focused on fast, reliable, and comfortable solutions for everyday needs.
In this episode, Khachatur discusses Armenia’s IT landscape at the time gg was founded, the challenges and milestones that shaped its success, the company’s mission and values, and what lies ahead for gg.
15 Nov 2025
Episode 5: Building ReArmenia
In Episode 5, De Podcast co-hosts Dickran and Hagop sit down with reArmenia CEO Gevorg Poghosyan.
Gevorg discusses the mission, vision, and key milestones of reArmenia and explains how anyone, from anywhere in the world, can get involved and contribute to the platform’s growing impact. ReArmenia is a collaborative platform for Armenians worldwide, where projects addressing real community challenges are presented to receive support through knowledge, experience, networks, and funding.
In this episode, we also highlight a reArmenia fundraiser for Podcut.
Podcut, co-hosted by Mariam and Tatevik, is dedicated to preserving the Artsakh dialect and documenting the region’s most important personal stories. For more than a year, they have been having conversations (“khat”) with Artsakh residents and with people deeply connected to Artsakh. Their guests include individuals who have lived through war, blockade, ethnic cleansing, and displacement, sharing powerful stories of loss, resilience, and survival.
Support the fundraiser:
https://rearmenia.com/hy/fundraisers/podcut--our-mission-of-preserving-the-voice-of-artsakh?tab=story (https://rearmenia.com/hy/fundraisers/podcut--our-mission-of-preserving-the-voice-of-artsakh?tab=story)
🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.
17 Oct 2025
Episode 4: Diplomacy in Exile
Episode 4 features Armine Aleksanyan, former Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh.
We discuss the August 8 “peace deal,” the ongoing work of the Artsakh Diocese and the Committee for the Protection of the Fundamental Rights of the People of Artsakh, as well as the challenges many Artsakh Armenians continue to face in Armenia today.
🎵 Special thanks to Serouj Baghdassarian (C-Rouge) for our intro and outro music.
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3 Oct 2025
Episode 3: Artsakh Reflections - Independence, War, and the 2023 Exodus
On the second anniversary of the September 2023 mass exodus and occupation of Artsakh, we want to take a moment to reflect on the significant days of September, honor those who sacrificed their lives for our homeland, and share our experiences.De Podcast Co-host Hagop was among the last remaining Armenians to leave Artsakh in September 2023. At the same time, Dickran was on the Armenian side in Kornidzor and Goris, volunteering and trying to gain a clearer understanding of the chaotic situation.Make sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates and don't forget to be a patron.
17 Sept 2025
Episode 2: From the Diaspora to the Homeland
In this episode, we sit down with Birthright Armenia Country Director Sevan Kabakian to discuss repatriation, community life in Armenia, and the challenges and opportunities facing the diaspora-homeland connection.
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9 Sept 2025
Episode 1: Introducing De/դէ — Real Conversations About Armenia and Beyond
Welcome to the very first episode of De/դէ, a podcast about culture, identity, and everyday life in Armenia and the Armenian diaspora.
Hosted by Dickran and Hagop—two diasporans who are very invested in their Homeland—this podcast is a space for open and honest conversations about the issues that matter: from politics and social change to language, history, and personal stories of navigating life between worlds.
In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share what inspired us to create this platform, and explain the meaning behind the name De/դէ. A common Armenian word with many uses, դէ can express urgency, agreement, encouragement, or frustration—capturing the tone and flexibility we hope to bring to each conversation.
We also give a sneak peek at what’s coming up, including:
The highs and lows of repatriation
Volunteerism and community impact
Armenia’s evolving political landscape
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Language, culture, and identity in transition
Wherever you’re tuning in from, thanks for joining us. We’re excited to grow this space together.
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