In this episode of the Hye Pulse Podcast, Rosie talks with Hrayr (հրայր) Varaz Khandjian, PhD, a linguist, writer, and translator based in Yelamu (also known as San Francisco) and frequently in LA and New York. Together, they discuss the flexibility and creativity inherent in the Armenian language, the power of play when interacting with the language, and why we need to not only preserve, but also create in, the Armenian language. Learn more about Hrayr (հրայր) Varaz and his work: ✍🏻 Recent/New writings: http://hrayr.substack.com/ 📖 #jivjiv books with illustrations by Amy Kazandjian: http://abrilbooks.com/jivjiv.html 📖 The Armenian Creatives volumes Hrayr has been a part of, along with the Armenian Erotic Glossary with Levon Kafafian found in AC2: http://armeniancreatives.com/Publications 🎙️His new podcast “Hrayr Teaches John Western Armenian:” https://rss.com/podcasts/hrayr-teaches-john-western-armenian/ ✅ One piece of Armenian art Hrayr (հրայր) recommends you check out? Entangled Roots Press, an independent Armenian Portland-based press: https://entangledroots.com/ Mentioned in the episode: 💬 Nayiri.com, an Armenian-English dictionary: http://www.nayiri.com/search?l=en 💬 Artist Amy Kazanjian: https://www.amykazandjian.com/ 💬 “Beginning Armenian: A Communicative Textbook” by Charry Karamanoukian: https://naasr.org/products/beginning-armenian-a-communicative-textbook Watch or Listen to the Hye Pulse Podcast: Intro Music for Hye Pulse is by Aris Buechele X: https://x.com/HairenikMedia