Steppe by Steppe: Journey Through the Heart of Central Asia (Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajiki, Uzbek, Mongol)

John in Almaty

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"Steppe by Steppe," takes you on a journey through the landscapes, histories, and cultures of Central Asia. Hosted by an American expat living in Kazakhstan, this show offers a unique blend of insider knowledge and outsider perspective on this fascinating region. Each episode brings you authentic experiences and insights as your host navigates daily life in Kazakhstan while exploring the broader "Stans" – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and all the neighbors.

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Recent episodes

  • E34 - Against the Grain: The Virgin Lands Campaign in KazakhstanJan 13, 2026 · 12 min
  • E33 - 🧀 Qurt - The Savory Soul of the Kazakh SteppeJan 5, 2026 · 12 min
  • E32 -⛷️ Tien Shan-anigans: Steppe-ing into the Sweet History of Kyrgyzstan’s Sugar ❄️Dec 31, 2025 · 11 min
  • E31 - 📈 Kazakhstan Equities Markets - Talk Tenge to Me Baby!Oct 29, 2025 · 25 min
  • E30 - Covert Cash & Cold Chaos: How Kazakhstan Secretly Printed Its Way to Economic IndependenceAug 5, 2025 · 11 min
  • E29 - Mining in Kazakhstan: Drilling Down Through Kazakhstan's 'Ore-igins' of Mining.Jul 29, 2025 · 47 min
  • E28 - Kazakhstan and Chevron: The Deal of the CenturyApr 30, 2025 · 16 min
  • 🛢️ E27 - Striking Oil in Kazakhstan: Black Gold of the SteppeApr 28, 2025 · 18 min
  • E27 - Shaybani Khan's Samarkand Strategy: Less Sack, More SteppeApr 25, 2025 · 12 min
  • 🇺🇿 E 26 - Uzbek Cuisine: A Culinary Link to the Historical Silk RoadApr 7, 2025 · 16 min

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