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  • Sin banderas

    Sin banderas
    2026/10/10

    [Verse 1]

    (Yeah) Let’s hear this guiri sing some Spanish

    Gracias por tus manos, por tus dedos delgados,

    Incluso agradezco los dolores largos.

    Gracias por tus ojos, por tu pensamiento,

    Incluso agradezco cada fingimiento.

    Gracias por tus pasos, por tu alma entera,

    Incluso agradezco cada noche fiera.

    Gracias por el veneno, por la cura cierta,

    Por la oscuridad que vendiste alerta.

    Gracias por las obras, por los telones,

    Por hacer dudosos todos los rincones.

    Gracias por las pruebas, por el descanso fiel,

    Incluso agradezco la muerte a granel.

    (Porque…)

    [Chorus]

    Mi gente no tiene banderas,

    Mi gente no tiene banderas.

    Mantiene las tijeras pa’ cortar sus maneras,

    Y romper las cadenas que no la permiten volar fuera.

    Yeah, mi gente no tiene banderas.

    [Verse 2]

    Te admiro porque no eres tan perdido,

    Como las estrellas y rayas que fallan a todos.

    ¿Quiénes somos nosotros al vernos sin logros?

    El chorro de políticos resulta patético,

    No queda nada ético en su manipulación,

    Una falsa narración que pintan sin vergüenza.

    La esperanza es la trenza contra la amenaza

    De las estrellas y rayas que fallan a todos.

    Admiro a España que pone la caña en la calle,

    Es la comunidad que nos da la calidad.

    De una vida que respiras frente al ancho mar…

    Sentao’ en la orilla…

    [Chorus]

    Mi gente no tiene banderas,

    Mi gente no tiene banderas.

    Mantiene las tijeras pa’ cortar sus maneras,

    Y romper las cadenas que no la permiten volar fuera.

    Yeah, mi gente no tiene banderas.

    [Verse 3]

    ¿Por qué necesitas despedirte tan rápido?

    Derrites la nieve blanca sobre los picos,

    Borrando la escarcha en las briznas de hierba.

    Lo duro se hunde en tus claros arroyos,

    Que pintan los campos con tonos de Pascua,

    Pero te marchas como si fuera nada.

    Intento achucharte, mi vieja primavera…

    Pero te escapas y me dejas el bochorno

    De un verano con chaparrones que azotan,

    Como el fuerte whisky en barriga vacía.

    Las nubes no alivian, los muros no protegen,

    Bajo una implacable y dura resolana,

    Yo vuelvo a pedirte: no te marches tan rápido.

    [Chorus]

    Mi gente no tiene banderas,

    Mi gente no tiene banderas.

    Mantiene las tijeras pa’ cortar sus maneras,

    Y romper las cadenas que no la permiten volar fuera.

    Yeah, mi gente no tiene banderas.

    [Outro]

    Yeah, mi gente no tiene banderas.

    No tiene banderas.

    Sentao’ en la orilla.

    Artifix is a project by me, Nolan Yuma. A writer, guiri, actor, irritable cabron, and third culture kid fascinated by cultural psychology. Mostly, I’m born without borders. I took mi primer breath in Santiago de Chile, mijn eerste stap in Antwerp, Belgium, and my first (I’ll leave that to you) in British Columbia, Canada.

    Artifix is a way for me to salir de las fronteras que impone mi mente. I’ve always wanted to see my poetry turn into music. AI allows me to do that. I won’t call myself a musician, but a poet treading the AI landscape with awe and trepidation.

    Are you a musician? If so, Suno stole from you. Please listen to these songs as demos, and feel free to create your own songs with my lyrics (just give me a shout-out). By viewing this project as a collaborative art form, I hope I eventually move away from AI and collaborate with real musicians.

    Album art is progress (made with chalk, not AI).



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  • Bodies at Sea

    Bodies at Sea
    2026/10/02
    [Intro]This story is one of plenty, prehistory’s hymns piercing the legacy,Repeated through centuries by the proper poor’s symphony.A genealogy of agony written in the perils of a map,About the bodies at sea drifting into perhaps.About the bodies at sea drifting into perhaps.perhaps without loved ones, a new life by desperate design,Hiding from the terror of tyranny to find terrors of the brine.But the horizon’s nothing but a distant receding line.Many bodies at sea drifting into perhaps.Many bodies at sea drifting into perhaps.Perhaps they wave to no one as we leave the empty shore,Perhaps a quiet panic whispering from their closed doors.Stored in camps because they didn’t sink to the ocean floor.[Chorus]The moonlight washes over the names we forgot,At the ocean’s shore, they land, frightened and fraughtWarm bodies, cold bodies, for sand in the deep,The cries of the centuries, but the waters don’t speak.To those who don’t listen.[Verse 1]Hand in hand we help hide each other’s fear, but it’s leaking through the seams,In the belly of this wooden beast, suffocating our dreams.He’s here with me.His knuckles white, gripping tight to my coat,While the devil plays a heavy percussion on the hull of the boat.We’re all touching and sweating and crammed, a human jam in the hold,Warm bodies at sea, bought and bartered and sold for a promise.She can smell him. His musk, overripe orange with garlic like fathers used to wear,A pungent reminder that he’s no longer there.He’s here with me.He’s the anchor to her mind as the timber starts to groan,Whirlpools and lightning storms in the waters spewed by a cyclone.The waves are skyscrapers collapsing on their heads, a liquid’s arcade,Warm bodies at sea, terrified of the price that’s been paid.[Chorus]The moonlight washes over the names we forgot,At the ocean’s shore, they land, frightened and fraughtWarm bodies, cold bodies, for sand in the deep,The cries of the centuries, but the waters don’t speak.To those who don’t listen.[Verse 2]The air is thick, a toxic mix, the atmosphere begins to choke,His breath like sour apples, always cloaked in smoke.She leans close, gasping for oxygen, the memory starts to twist and bomb,She whispers to the dark:Was it like Mom’s? Was her breath this warm?They’re hungry and touching and sweating and crammed, a mass of living meat,Warm bodies at sea, sliding in the bile at their feet.His scrawny arm hides stories, a map of scars from a life growing colder,But he stretches it out, a fragile shield, and wraps it around her shoulder.He’s here with me. He’s still breathing. I can feel the pulse in his wrist.But the narrative is shifting as the water turns to mist.Blistering bodies. Piss and s**t on our legs. The degradation is absolute and bare.They are too nauseated, too dehumanized, too frightened to care.The transition is subtle. The heat evaporates. The shiver begins to creep.Cold bodies at sea. The ocean invites them to sleep.[Chorus]The moonlight washes over the names we forgot,At the ocean’s shore, they land, frightened and fraughtWarm bodies, cold bodies, for sand in the deep,The cries of the centuries, but the waters don’t speak.To those who don’t listen.[Verse 3]Ammonia wafts from his pores. Acid on his breath, the chemical sting of decay,His head lies on her shoulder, but his spirit is drifting away.He’s here with me… isn’t he?She speaks to a shell, a hollow bell that won’t ring.The shoreline’s seen from a distance; Future’s mocking- does it make you cringe?A cruel joke on the horizon, a paradise they can almost touch,But we on land demand a toll, even though they’ve already given too much.Cold bodies at sea. They look closely at the waves, see the colour they turn,They’ve turned into the water, black and blue, a bruised history we refuse to learn.Tossed overboard without a prayer, a heavy splash in the dark,Forgotten at sea. No gravestone, no monument, no marker, no mark.His tangy musk. His decayed smell. His fruity breath. His final gasp.His life slipped through the cracks of her desperate, bleeding grasp.Only remembered by her. She is the vault. She is the shrine. But I listened.[Outro]This story is one of many.It’s an ancient, bleeding script.Repeated throughout the centuries,From a world that’s being stripped.You can find the original version of this poem in my short story “The Running Mill,” published in Future Visions in 2018.Artifix is a project by me, Nolan Yuma. A writer, guiri, actor, irritable cabron, and third culture kid fascinated by cultural psychology. Mostly, I’m born without borders. I took mi primer breath in Santiago de Chile, mijn eerste stap in Antwerp, Belgium, and my first (I’ll leave that to you) in British Columbia, Canada.Artifix is a way for me to salir de las fronteras que impone mi mente. I’ve always wanted to see my poetry turn into music. AI allows me to do that. I won’t call myself a musician, but a poet treading the AI...
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  • Without Borders Season One Finale

    Without Borders Season One Finale
    2023/06/13

    Why live without borders?

    For this episode, the season one finale, that’s what I’m exploring.

    If this is your first time tuning into the show, my name is Nolan Yuma Janssens. I was born in Chile, took my first steps in Belgium, and the second I felt a deep sense of home in Canada, I ended up in Spain.

    I am

    inescapably foreign.

    Over the past eight months, I have interviewed people from all over the world. People with clashing ideologies that have resulted in culture wars and actual wars. Christians, Muslims, capitalists, communists, gays, straights, beliebers, receivers, anarchists, and masochists. Black, brown, yellow, white.

    Labels.

    Whereas they help us categorise and describe, all they really do is conquer and divide.

    Like ecosystems, the more diverse our society and people, the more resistant we are to disease and whatever the universe throws at us… except maybe bureaucracy: where the simple becomes complicated and where common sense goes to die… slowly.

    Anyway. Unity, not uniformity.

    Some of my guests had very different opinions and ideas than my own. Some don’t support gay marriage, think communism works, like guns, and some don’t even like beer. How the hell did I get along with these people?

    I focused on what makes us human.

    Curiosity. And travel is curiosity manifested through movement.

    Our bipedalism, large brains, dextrous hands, and speech help to explain our ability to travel to more places than any other animal on earth. We are designed to be curious travellers. It all started with our ability to stand up straight, scan the horizons, and seek more food, shelter, people, and information.

    By focusing on what unifies us — curiosity, travel, and our love of culture — I learned something from every one of my guests.

    I listened. But listening does nothing without reflection, just like travel does nothing without stillness. And a bureaucrat does nothing… does nothing.

    So why live a life without borders?

    I started this podcast hoping to break down borders. Not all borders. I know they play a role in preserving linguistic heritage, culture, and providing jobs for people who work from 9 to 5, but get home by 2.

    I think you know who I’m referring to by now.

    Anyway. What I mean by a world without borders is a world without the walls of anger, hatred, and ignorance that separates us. That’s what I mean by “Without Borders.”

    At first, I thought that meant being a “global citizen” because problems like climate change, poverty, inequality, famine, war, and the popularity of Reggaeton are global problems that take a global mindset to solve.

    But upon further reflection, I realised the term “global citizen” has become an ideology in itself. Many who — and here comes that ugly word — ‘label’ themselves as global citizens believe their way of thinking is good for others, and as Alan Watts pointed out, believing you’re doing good for others is full of conceit.

    A world full of virtuous global citizens running around?

    That doesn’t sound diverse. That sounds like uniformity, not unity. It sounds like the road to hell paved with good intentions.

    So I’m not trying to galvanise a movement of travellers or “Global Citizens.” I’m just trying to be part of a balance of stories. Stories that don’t push one ideology over another. Stories that show we’re a diverse species of primates just trying to figure ourselves out.

    As I mentioned at the beginning, this is the season one finale, but it might be the end of the Without Borders podcast. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share your favourite episodes and spread the word. I’m here to listen to your feedback, collaborate, and support projects, but I can’t sustain the hours I put into creating and marketing this podcast if people don’t support the show at bornwithoutborders.substack.com.

    I do this because I know we need a balance of stories. I believe that when diverse voices reach a broader public, we can begin to increase rational compassion.

    Thanks to everyone who came on the show and took the time out of their day to listen.

    And if you happen to be a bureaucrat. I’m sorry for all the jokes and I hope you enjoyed listening to this during your work hours.



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  • How to be a Nomad With 3 Kids (Growing Up Without Borders)

    How to be a Nomad With 3 Kids (Growing Up Without Borders)
    2023/06/06

    Nolan speaks with Chantal Patton from @GrowingUpWithoutBorders Chantal reveals what it’s like trying to travel to every country in the world while homeschooling three kids. Nolan and Chantal also discuss school systems around the world, cultural variations, why Home Exchange kicks ass, and of course, why both their projects have the words “Without Borders.”

    Support the show

    Growing Up Without Borders Website and Courses

    Transcript available for English learners.

    00:00 Introduction

    01:33 - Visiting every country with 3 kids

    09:31 - Generalising vs learning about cultures

    20:28 - Homeschooling & School systems around the world

    38:39 - Cultural variations within Canada, the USA, and New Zealand

    41:22 - Airbnb & hotels vs Home Exchange

    47:04 - Growing Up Without Borders Courses & digital nomad tips

    53:49 - Why “Without Borders?”

    56:18 - Check your “Geographical privilege.”



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  • Teaching methods in a world of AI + Acculturating to Japan and China

    Teaching methods in a world of AI + Acculturating to Japan and China
    2023/05/30

    In this episode, we explore the role of educators in a world with artificial intelligence. Discover how teachers adapt and navigate an AI revolution. Katie and Nolan also share tips about how to learn languages and adapt motivation techniques depending on the culture and learning style.

    Watch the video here.

    Support the show, read the transcript, and learn more at:

    You can also learn more about Abridge Academy.

    00:00 - Learning Chinese & Acculturating to China

    17:23 - A reacher’s role in a world of AI

    25:00 - Culture-bound motivation styles

    33:45 - Acculturating to Japan

    40:15 - How language shapes our perception



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    57 分
  • How Culture Affects Health With Paul Dermody

    How Culture Affects Health With Paul Dermody
    2023/05/23

    Nolan speaks with Paul Dermody, an online personal trainer, podcaster, and part-time professional writer passionate about travel and languages. Paul shares his tips on achieving your fitness and health goals with a holistic approach that can apply to all aspects of life. You can check out the specific topics below and select which segment of the podcast you want to listen to.

    Want Paul as a personal trainer or to get more health tips and motivation?

    Website

    Instagram

    Support the show

    Watch the episode on YouTube.

    00:00 - Intro

    01:56 - Why Paul Dermody chose to make Spain home.

    05:30 - How travel affects your identity

    11:51 - The problem with travel (and life) no one talks about

    16:45 - Benefits of travel

    20:19 - How culture affects health, diets, and fitness

    24:38 - How to change your mindset for better health

    33:19 - Culture-bound eating disorders

    40:49 - Diet culture & woke culture

    51:25 - Paul’s personal training



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  • Identity, psychedelics, genetic essentialism, and sleep culture with Dr. Benjamin Cheung

    Identity, psychedelics, genetic essentialism, and sleep culture with Dr. Benjamin Cheung
    2023/05/16

    Nolan Yuma speaks with Dr. Benjamin Cheung, a leading expert in the fields of genetic essentialism, culture and sleep, and acculturation. Benjamin shares his cultural experience as a 1.5 generation Chinese Canadian and how parents of immigrant children can ease the acculturation process. Nolan and Ben also talk about how culture affects the outcomes of drug use, psychedelics, the 4-hour work week, and even how much sleep you need.

    You can also watch the video recording on YouTube.

    Learn more about Dr. Benjamin Cheung research at UBC.

    Episode Transcript

    00:00 Intro

    01:34 - Generation 1.5 & Third culture kid experiences & parenting advice

    17:35 - Cultural adjustment and acculturation strategies

    18:37 - Identify & the authentic self

    22:14 - Ego death & psychedelics

    26:13 - Microdosing, drugs, and how culture & criminalisation affect their positive outcomes

    33:24 - Genetic essentialism & how society influences depression

    42:03 - How culture influences the 4-hour work week

    44:33 - How culture influences how much sleep you need

    58: 11 - Conclusion



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  • How Social Media & Cancel Culture influence Language Learning

    How Social Media & Cancel Culture influence Language Learning
    2023/05/09

    Also available on YouTube.

    Nolan speaks with César, @SpanishLanguageCoach , about his immigration and acculturation experiences. They discuss the cultural characteristics of England and Spain with a focus on the differences in how people approach political correctness and cancel culture. They also share language learning tips and how the recent social media trends have affected language learning content.

    Support the show

    Links to César's course and podcast

    spanishlanguagecoach.com

    Podcast

    00:00 - Intro

    01:50 - César’s acculturation story (Comparing Spain to England)

    07:16 - The Petardos (Firecrackers) & Fallas tradition and its consequences

    12:19 - Objectivity, identify politics, and César’s Spanish learning podcast objectives.

    17:21 - Political correctness in Spanish vs England 33:57 - Language learning tips

    45:08 - Social media trends & how it affects language learning

    52:23 - Switching to Substack



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    56 分