Ola's Kool Kitchen

20/06/2025

My latest for The Times of Central Asia . A cup of tea, a slice of history, and a space for connection-discover the cultural heart of Central Asia’s chaikhana

Across Central Asia, the chaikhana, or teahouse, holds a cherished place in the region’s social and cultural fabric. Beyond serving cups of steaming tea, it

08/04/2025

My latest with stephenmbland.com for The Times of Central Asia a look at The "Great Game" of the 19th century and how it turned Central Asia into a high-stakes chessboard of espionage and conquest between Britain and Russia.

In the so-called New Great Game, Central Asia is no longer a mere backdrop; with its strategic location, massive oil and gas reserves, and newfound deposits

28/03/2025

My latest for The Times of Central Asia on the road less traveled: a review of a Kazakhstan road movie

The Times of Central Asia’s cinematographer for the World Nomad Games, Ilyas Otan, is on a mission to put Kazakhstan's tourism on the map. An independent film

28/02/2025

My latest for The Times of Central Asia my experience of birds of prey with a deep dive into the art of falconry in Kazakhstan

Inspired by TCA’s coverage of the 2024 World Nomad Games and the incredible showcase of falconry events, I reflected on a visit to the Sunkar Entertainment

27/01/2025

Our beautiful cat, Bella, who we adopted from the streets of Valencia had cancer in her ear. We had the operation, but now she has anemia and has needed two blood transfusions already. She is in intensive care. We have spent over 3,000 euros already and need help. Please help us save our beautiful Bella! It's also why I haven't done a show either.

I'm fundraising for my cat Bella. A year ago shortly after we moved to Valencia we adopted … Ola Fiedorczuk needs your support for Help me save my cat Bella

23/01/2025

My latest for The Times of Central Asia Looking at Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum: A beating heart of the Ancient World https://timesca.com/silk-roads-exhibition-beating-heart-of-the-ancient-world/

On a gloomy winter’s day, The Times of Central Asia visited the Silk Roads Exhibition at the British Museum. The sight of a significant queue wrapped around

21/11/2024

My latest for The Times of Central Asia A Synthesis of Sounds: How the Silk Road Became the Melting Pot of Music in the Soviet Empire

As a DJ, radio podcaster and music enthusiast, I love discovering hidden retro gems like Nuggets-style compilations. There is an unspoken agreement on an

25/10/2024

Ola's Kool Kitchen DJing tonight Friday Oct 25th in Valencia Centro Excursionista Halloween Party 11:30pm to 3:30 free entry. The music is retro, rock. indie and kitsch Halloween sounds from 50's, 60's, 70's. 80's 90's Noughties. Sounds like Quentin Tarintino Film, TV series Stranger Things/ Wednesday meets Hairspray (the original...think Divine NOT John Travolta) soundtracks.

24/10/2024

Ola's Kool Kitchen Podcast 503 getting it on with The Telescopes (Official) with special unplugged live set at my house in Valencia & also Ninja Racers, Shirley & The Pyramids & Link to listen

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21/10/2024

Ola's Kool Kitchen NOW Monday 10pm BST on Radio Candy Radio for those who love the weird and wonderful with a special live recording The Telescopes (Official) at my house in Valencia & also Ninja Racers, Shirley & The Pyramids & https://radiocandyradio.com/shows/olas-kool-kitchen-monday-wednesdays-and-fridays-2pm-pdt

21/10/2024

Ola's Kool Kitchen NOW Monday 1pm BST on Maximum Threshold Radio for those who love the weird and wonderful with a special live recording The Telescopes (Official) at my house in Valencia & also Ninja Racers, Shirley & The Pyramids & http://maximumthreshold.net/olas-kool-kitchen/

20/10/2024

's Kool Kitchen NOW Sunday 2pm BST on Radio Wigwam for those who love the weird and wonderful with a special live recording The Telescopes (Official) at my house in Valencia & also Ninja Racers, Shirley & The Pyramids & https://radiowigwam.co.uk/members/ola-radio-wigwam-dj/