Welcome to TRWL's 3rd annual Halloween Episode featuring spooky writings from Russian literature throughout the years. Dave and Grant highlight some of their favorite horror stories and read excerpts from each of them.

Bobok Part 1

Sep 21st, 2020 8m 14s

Part 1 of Bobok by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Read by David Schmidt.

S3E3 - Dickie Zapad

May 6th, 2020 1h 16m

Many people say the 90s in Russia were like the Wild West. David and Grant experienced the tail end of the crazy "lawless" times in Russia and tell their tails in this episode. Special guest interview with Kirk Faulkner.

Sleepy Part 2

Apr 13th, 2020 9m 43s

David reads part two of "Sleepy" by Anton Checkhov.

Sleepy Part 1

Apr 10th, 2020 10m 17s

David reads "Sleepy" - a short story by Anton Chekhov. Become a patron and partner with us in creating TRWL. As a patron gain access to all of our original music, including "Bayu Bayushki" as featured in this story.www.patreon.com/trwl_podc

The Bet Part 2

Apr 7th, 2020 12m 26s

Part two of David reading Anton Chekhov's The Bet.

The Bet Part 1

Apr 6th, 2020 10m 32s

Part one of David reading The Bet by Anton Chekhov.

S3E2 - Quarantin

Mar 26th, 2020 1h 5m

Right now Covid 19 and the Corona Virus are spreading around the world causing so many people to practice social isolation and put themselves in quarantine. Back in 2004 David spent 3 weeks quarantined at the hospital battling sickness. In this

S3E1 - Oi Moroz, Moroz

Feb 28th, 2020 1h 2m

Some like it hot, some like it cold. A common myth about Russia is that it is always cold. David and Grant talk about the weather they experienced in Southern Russia and how the summer heat drives away the frost so often experienced during wint

S2E9 - Ë (Christmas Episode)

Jan 6th, 2020 22m 25s

In this special Christmas Episode David and Grant discuss the Russian letter Ë and recall celebrating Western Christmas as well as Orthodox Christmas while living in Russia.

S2E8 - Vedmy Halloween

Oct 31st, 2019 1h 1m

What's up witches?! It's Halloween here at TRWL. David and Grant talk about being cursed by witches and share a dramatic reading titled "The Dead Magpie" about fighting darkness with darkness. This is the final episode of Season 2. Be sure to s

S2E7 - Erotica, Yes?

Oct 3rd, 2019 1h 7m

SEX. In episode 7 we talk about sex. Erotica, cultural norms, nudity - David and Grant cover it all.We don’t get extremely explicit, but this one deserves a NSFW tag! Enjoy!

S2E6 - Sibir

Aug 19th, 2019 1h 3m

Grant visited Siberia without David back in 2004. In this episode he shares his thoughts about swimming in Lake Baikal, nude banya visits, and pooping your pants thousands of miles away from any double-ply toilet paper.

S2E5 - BOB

Jun 26th, 2019 54m 7s

In this episode of TRWL David and Grant talk about the Second World War, known in Russia as The Great Patriotic War, through the perspective of 3 Russian songs.

S2E4 - Efiopiya

May 14th, 2019 39m 37s

What could a country in the heart of Africa have in common with Russia? Surprisingly, a lot. David tells Grant about his recent trip to Ethiopia, an ancient culture that he found remarkably familiar.

S2E3 - Marshrutka

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 38m

How drunk can you be and still operate a trolleybus? Which exotic animals are permitted on public transportation? Is marijuana an acceptable currency to pay for a taxi cab? We answer these questions and more in this episode devoted to our adven

S2E2 - Zhenshchiny

Apr 8th, 2019 1h 8m

In honor of International Women's Day TRWL celebrates Russian women. Grant hears from Alesha Dawson about her perspective on women in Russia. Visit https://www.screendoorreview.com/ to view the literary journal she curates.Articles cited: http

April Fools(Bonus Episode)

Apr 2nd, 2019 9m 48s

Dave shares a Russian poem in celebration of spring. Enjoy!

S2E1 - Gitler Kaput

Mar 5th, 2019 1h 1m

It wasn't all fun and games for David and Grant while living in Russia. In this first episode of Season Two of To Russia With Love they tell about their encounters with the skinheads culminating in a stand-off between Grant and David and the Ru

Christmas Greeting(Bonus Episode)

Dec 23rd, 2018 4m 10s

A Christmas greeting from David and Grant, hosts of To Russia With Love. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Keep an eye out for Season 2, coming soon in 2019! Merry Christmas.

S1E7 - Halloween Special Paranormal Russia

Oct 31st, 2018 59m 30s

In this special Halloween episode of To Russia With Love, Grant and David share some creepy, unexplained, true stories set in Russia; reminisce about their first Halloween in The Motherland; and celebrate the spooky and crazy holiday of Hallowe

S1E6 - Kiek In De Kok

Oct 20th, 2018 1h 17m

Dave and Grant remember the first time they left Russia to visit the country of Estonia. While in the city of Tallin, they were able to relax a bit and enjoy the western culture outside of Russia.

S1E5 - Mormoni

Sep 13th, 2018 55m 42s

A kidnapping, KGB spies, emotional breakdowns, and a stabbing. Hear Grant and David tie all these subjects together in this episode. Special thanks to Lindsay Morgan, Andre Abramovich, and ehohnke for special contributions with audio in this

S1E4 - Prima Nostalgia

Aug 20th, 2018 1h

David and Grant think about the vices that they observed in others, but also self reflect on the vices they partook in themselves after living half a year on their own in Russia. Crack open a beer(preferably a Baltika) and enjoy this episode.

S1E3 - Kasha

Aug 1st, 2018 56m 28s

Grant and David faced a tough few first months adjusting to the differences between living in the USA and their new home in Russia. Listen to them reminisce about how the food affected their day to day lives, and how they coped with the culture