{"id":2828,"date":"2017-06-16T00:22:11","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T00:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/?p=2828"},"modified":"2017-08-14T20:28:03","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T20:28:03","slug":"behind-the-scenes-with-liz-femi-from-nigeria-episode-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/behind-the-scenes-with-liz-femi-from-nigeria-episode-14\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Behind the Scenes with Liz Femi from Nigeria&#8221; &#8211; Episode 14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"reviews_view\"><ul class=\"reviews_view\" style=\"slideshow\" current=\"0\"><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Brilliant!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 15, 2018 by <b>thebigtravelpodcast<\/b> from United Kingdom<\/div><p>I'm a fellow travel podcaster and journalist (The Big Travel Podcast) and came across this podcast when reviewing other travel podcasts for an article I'm writing. Eric has such a lovely way of telling a story and a brilliant voice. Love it.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Amazing travel podcast!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>September 26, 2018 by <b>Great Historic Show!<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>This is exactly what I've been looking for and sounds amazing. Can't stress how great this show sounds enough. Great show + great host = Home Run Podcast. Subscribed!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Chuck Jonkey<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>May 21, 2018 by <b>susanshane<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Fascinating! Love indigenous music and listening to Chuck\u2019s vivid descriptions were as close to being there as possible. I am so intrigued with these off the beaten path places and this podcast offers a glimpse into realities otherwise unknown. He really captures the \u201cspirit\u201d and Eric, your podcast connects us to that world. Wonderful!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Mark Eagle<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 4, 2018 by <b>Tallmarkone<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>e-travels with e. trules is a very informative and entertaining podcast about Mr. Trules travels across our planet over the past many years. But it's more than just that. It's also about his life beginning in New York and how he created a life for himself, his wife and now their adopted son in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles. \n\nWhat's especially enjoyable about his accounts of his life is not just what's going on in the present but also the historical knowledge he imparts with a sense of humor. \n\nHe probably remembers Gene Shepard from many many years ago on WOR A.M. Radio in New York City and I as a young child back then would listen to him on the equivalent of podcasts back then. Younger people may recall the movie \"A Christmas Story\" and the famous saying about not getting a Bebe gun because he will shoot his eye out. Well that was written by and voice overhead by Gene Shepard. \n\nMr. Trules has a similar ability to tell a good story and to do so in such a way as to bring you right there. \n\nI only recently discovered podcasts and this has got to be one of the best ones out there!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great show, if you love travel, you will love this<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>July 5, 2017 by <b>Young free and coupled<\/b> from United Kingdom<\/div><p>Well worth a sub, DO IT NOW, i did!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>A mind-expanding guide of the world<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>June 30, 2017 by <b>Keltonboy1755<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Listen to this podcast and the man who makes it. He will rekindle your desire for adventure, knowledge, and just maybe teach you how to catch a ride on the train of opportunity.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>A truly unique travel podcast<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>May 27, 2017 by <b>fevkalade11<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I love travel and foreign cultures, and it was great to find a podcast that adds an entertaining, offbeat angle to a genre that can quickly become stale. Highly recommended.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Amazing!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>May 9, 2017 by <b>Karileed<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>If you love travel you will certainly love this podcast! Eric is an amazing story teller and he will transport you to another world every time. I definitely recommend this podcast to all travel lovers.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Impressive and addicting!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 14, 2017 by <b>JenniferRendel12<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>This podcast transports me evey episode to a entertaining adventure that lets me leave my current reality and allows me to see this crazy world as told by the euthusiastic, talented, and engaging storyteller, Eric Trules. I find his travel stories enlightening and very relaxing to sit back and listen to. Besides Trules mastery of telling his stories, the podcast is well-produced with excellent audio and sounds that help in making this such an addictive listen. Can't wait for more!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Love and the Devil's Nose<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 10, 2017 by <b>Angelesgirl<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>This was a delightful and entertaining narrative. I tuned in thinking it was a podcast about one of Eric's wild travels only to find out that this was a piece about marriage, and a damned good one at that.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Crafted with a love of travel<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 6, 2017 by <b>jinki1<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Love the story telling aspect of the early episodes: the score, the performance. It's really engaging. As a podcaster, I love the behind the scenes episodes as well. Looking forward to where this show will go!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>An auditory treat<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 30, 2017 by <b>phillytonicaragua<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trules' voice and the sound design make E-travels with E-trules a lovely soundtrack when working. His stories will transport you to another world while you tap away at your cubicle. I hope he post more and more often! Highly recommend.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Truley Great<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 19, 2017 by <b>Rain17<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Love the interplay between discovering new places in the world that are ancient and making new personal discoveries. Yes, he's crazy to be taking some of these trips, but what else is new? He's being truly Trules. His inner clown is always smiling.\nThanks a bunch.\nMark Berger and Rain Worthington<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>An aural E-venture<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 8, 2017 by <b>Soulfulwon<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>A great listen. Transported me. Looking forward to more!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>This show rocks!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 2, 2017 by <b>craigcbrown<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I love it! 5+<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>The Voice<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 20, 2016 by <b>TravelwithGrace<\/b> from United Kingdom<\/div><p>I was lucky enough to be in Echo Park, Los Angeles this November and heard some of Eric's podcasts before they were even available on itunes. He has the perfect pitch and tone of the seasoned traveller and raconteur, I slipped comfortably away and was lost in distant lands and times.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Storytelling at its finest<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 20, 2016 by <b>i save a lot<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>A real treat to hear Eric's voice among hoards of podcasts out there. His point-of-view, cadence, and energy makes for trascendent listening. LOVE it!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Got Me Yearning to Backpack Again<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 15, 2016 by <b>Speaking247<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trules has such a great radio voice. Truly enjoyed the podcast, as it got me yearning to backpack again. Really high-quality production, with great music (and I dig the whistling at the end).<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Wonderful storytelling from an incredible, iconoclastic, ramblin professor.<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 12, 2016 by <b>Trevor M Davis<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Eric Trules is a natural born storyteller. He also happens to be an ever-searching, wonderfully curious, thoughtful and profound individual, with a unique perspective on the wide world -- a world which he's circumnavigated far more than I could even imagine. Though, after listening to his podcast, it's inspiring me to attempt to catch up someday and ramp up the timeline on my exploration of this mysterious, beautiful world.\n\nAs much as the travel adventures are wonderful to hear on their own though, the real treasure here comes in his thoughtful reflection on humanity in its many garments and idiosyncracies. He certainly could have been a cultural anthropologist if he didn't become a theatre professor...but I'm glad he went toward the stage; now we get the benefits of his runminations on humanity through the vessel of a uniquely gifted, entertaining storyteller.\n\nI've seen him perform many times, but this podcast is a great reminder of how much character and warmth his voice carries with every phrase as a trained performer. Trules is a cultural treasure, and I can't wait to hear more installments of this powerful travelogue.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Tules trancends travel triumphantly<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 12, 2016 by <b>gijjiu<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>The podcast is a delightful medley of travel, history, and Trules! His voice over the music and sound makes it easy to picture the fantastic stories.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Deeply Immersing<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 9, 2016 by <b>Billyhc<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>The storytelling is as hypnotic as the music.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>If you love traveling, this is your jam!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 6, 2016 by <b>MMMMM12345MMMMM<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>For those who love traveling but don't get to do so as often as you wish, this is the go-to podcast!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great Podcast!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 5, 2016 by <b>SirScottMullin<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Eric creates a sense of place like no one else. I felt like I was right there alongside him on all these amazing journeys. What an experience!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Love it<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 5, 2016 by <b>PouxDawg<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Love, love, LOVE this! Inspires me to keep exploring the world with our new little family addition. Great first episode.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Emerging show!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 5, 2016 by <b>SF1994yes<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trules has a natural knack for storytelling, and exploration. Looking forward to the new show!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Well-produced, personal insights about the world<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 2, 2016 by <b>S. Wedeking<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>The widely traveled Trules is also a gifted writer, performer and teacher \u2014 and this podcast benefits from all those talents<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>He tells it \"Trully...\"<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 2, 2016 by <b>MoondogMulv<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trulles is a unique, funny, and intelligent guide in the world of travel, life, and love.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Rich and Textured Storytelling<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 1, 2016 by <b>Irma Gerd<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Between the music, sound design, and pleasant low rumble of Trules' voice, this is a podcast that will satisfy that craving for a story that lets you live by your mind's eye. In the introduction of the podcast, Trules begins laying down the different stories and inspirations that he has quilted together over his life. From his natural curiosity in history to his appreciation for the unforeseen, you get the sense that Trules has a narrative that bridges his personal discoveries with the shifts the world has undergone throughout his life. \nI'm looking forward to seeing how these stories flesh out. I can tell that we're in for a treat.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great Podcast<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 30, 2016 by <b>Tucci1776<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Really great and entertaining podcast. Hooks you from the first episode.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great Travel Podcast<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 30, 2016 by <b>PodcastJunkies.com<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I'm very impressed with the content in this first episode and can't wait to hear more of Eric's stories.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Travel for All!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 30, 2016 by <b>deanesullivan18<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I am thrilled that I came upon this podcast. Trules has a wonderful quality for engaging his listeners, and will transcend you from your living room couches to vast corners of the world. The podcast's professional quality, coupled with Trules' creativity and natural skill for storytelling, will keep you coming back for more. It's a must - can't wait for more!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Impressive and Entertaining!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 29, 2016 by <b>SpeedwayCJ<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Based on the promo episode of this show, I've subscribed and am definitely looking forward to more! This podcast is extremely well-produced, with audio that excites and amuses. I love the concept of unique, personal and engaging travel stories from the host's real-life experiences, combined with audio scapes that bring listeners directly into the story. I have a feeling this show will be one to keep an eye on, as it holds a great deal of promise for future success. Can't wait to hear the many places Eric Trules will take us!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Amazing voice amazing podcast!!!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>October 4, 2024 by <b>Tangana Wellness<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Ooooookaeeeeeeeeey! Amazing podcast. It\u2019s so great to hear travel stories and really unique histoires from Eric Trules life.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2830\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET-Liz.Hor_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET-Liz.Hor_.jpg 640w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET-Liz.Hor_-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET-Liz.Hor_-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Listen Now<\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\"><div class=\"player_container player-2828\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b> <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-2828\" class=\"sm2-2828 playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent url(http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/podcast_channel_artwork-150x150.png) repeat scroll 0% 0% \/ cover ;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"spp-player-background\"> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#play\" class=\"sm2-inline-button play-pause\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loader\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eq\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-2\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-3\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-4\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-inline-status progressbar\">\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch0\" style=\"display:none;\">0.75x<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch1\">1x<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch2\" style=\"display:none;\">1.25x<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch3\" style=\"display:none;\">1.5x<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch4\" style=\"display:none;\">2x<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"secrewind\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist-target\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-track\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bar1\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-ball\"><div class=\"icon-overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-row timestamp timetext\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"sm2-inline-time timestamp\">0:00<\/div><div class=\"sm2-inline-duration timestamp\">...<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element sm2-volume\" style=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"sm2-button-bd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sm2-inline-button sm2-volume-control volume-shade\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#volume\" class=\"sm2-inline-button sm2-volume-control\" style=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bd sm2-playlist-drawer sm2-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"sm2-playlist-bd\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/etravelswithetrules\/ET014-Behind-the-Scenes-with-Liz-Femi.mp3\">&#8220;Behind the Scenes with Liz Femi from Nigeria&#8221; &#8211; Episode 14<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1>Who&#8217;s the Who?<\/h1>\n<p>Welcome to another Behind the Scenes episode on the \u201ce. travels with e. trules\u201d podcast. In this lively episode, I&#8217;ll be talking with Liz Femi, a fellow solo performer and friend, who was born in the United Kingdom and grew up in Nigeria, a country not many tourists &#8211; or travelers &#8211; know much about. Liz is a small, smart, beautiful, and feisty young woman,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>who her mom describes as \u201ca really bendy, bouncy branch&#8230;connected to a strong Nigerian oak tree.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But before you start listening to the interview (or who know, maybe afterwards), I want to thank you for sticking with the podcast&#8230;. as we head towards the finish line of Season 1. As of today, I\u2019ve released 13 episodes over the last 26 weeks, and I thank everyone for their enthusiasm and loyalty to the show. I hope to make it to 20 episodes before taking a break to recruit the funds for Season 2. I\u2019ll let you know a little bit more about that at the end of the episode.<\/p>\n<p>But now\u2026 let me tell you a little bit more about Liz Femi. As I said, I know her as a solo performer, as I helped her develop her one-person play which she wrote and performed herself. It\u2019s called <strong>\u201cTake Me To The Poorhouse\u201d<\/strong>,\u00a0and is an autobiographical \u00a0comedy about a middle-class, Nigerian third grader who dreams of becoming poor\u2026 in order to win the love of a poor classmate named Yemi.<\/p>\n<p>The full-length monologue made\u00a0<u>Ms. Magazine&#8217;s<\/u>\u00a0&#8220;<em>Top 10 Shows of the Hollywood Fringe Festival,&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0won\u00a0a \u201cBest of Fringe\u201d award,\u00a0Best International Show, and\u00a0earned a NAACP Theatre Award nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Liz studied at the University of Rochester in its International Theatre Program, and she holds a MFA in Acting from Harvard University. She currently has a recurring role as her namesake, \u201cLiz\u201d, an ambitious writer\u2019s assistant on \u201cLove\u201d, a Netflix project co-produced by Judd Apatow. She\u2019s recently acted opposite David Duchovny and Amy Poehler, and she lives in Studio City, California, not far from Universal Studio, but a long way from Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>When not acting or writing, Liz enjoys making books by hand and collaborating on experimental projects such a science fiction web series about a comicbook store owner who sends people back to <em>slavery<\/em>\u2026 via time travel. Liz\u2019 mother is proud of her, but she doesn\u2019t quite \u201cdig\u201d the concept.<\/p>\n<p>Listen <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/episode14\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to <strong>Episode 14, &#8220;Behind The Scenes with with Liz Femi from Nigeria&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0the &#8220;<strong>e- travels with e. trules<\/strong>&#8221; Podcast.<\/p>\n<p>In case you&#8217;d like to catch up with any of the previous 13 episodes, please go<a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/podcast\"><strong> HERE<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2836\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET001-Grazing-With-Camels-Square-v2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In particular, please listen to the last Episode, <a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/episode13\"><strong>&#8220;The Gentrification of Mi Barrio, Echo Park&#8221;<\/strong><\/a>, about the sad but true transformation of my neighborhood &#8211; from the home of artists, musicians, socialists, and immigrants to&#8230; the go-to real estate destination of LA&#8217;s hip and powerful. With beautiful Cuban music by Amanda Yamate and the sounds of gun shots and squawking roosters, by Alysha Bermudez, this is one of our favorite episodes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2838\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ET013-The-Gentrification-of-Mi-Barrio-Echo-Park-square.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the podcast with some good earbuds or headphones. Subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes <a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/itunes\">HERE<\/a>, and please go to this easy to follow <a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/start\">VIDEO<\/a> if you need some technical help with iTunes.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, share the podcast with ALL your friends! And if you liked any of the shows, please leave your COMMENTS\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/podcast\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0under each Episode on my home page. The podcast grows&#8230;. one listener at a time.<\/p>\n<h2>SUPPORT THE PODCAST<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re approaching the end of SEASON 1. I know, I know, so sad!<\/p>\n<p>And we&#8217;re still looking for funding for SEASON 2.<\/p>\n<p>So if you feel so inclined, or you know anybody who would like to support the podcast, I would greatly and sincerely appreciate it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/donate\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/donate\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0the link to donate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2841\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/chaplin.2-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/chaplin.2-300x180.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/chaplin.2.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Please contact me with any questions or comments <a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/contact\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Best from Echo Park,<\/p>\n<p>And Happy Trails&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>Trules<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.erictrules.com\/blog\/on-retirement-from-a-life-in-the-theater\/\">Now officially retired<\/a>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>______________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The Podcast is made possible with a USC Capstone grant, with generous support from Professor Phil Allen and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dramaticarts.usc.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/sound-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/dramaticarts.usc.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/sound-design\/\">Sound Design Program at USC&#8217;s School of Dramatic Arts<\/a>. With original music by Amanda Nicole Yamate and sound design by Alysha Bermudez. This episode was recorded by Scott Barber at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebarbershoprecordingstudio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebarbershoprecordingstudio\/\">Barber Shop Recording Studio<\/a>, also right here in in Echo Park, LA, CA. Produced by Harry Duran at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fullcast.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/fullcast.co\/\">FullCast<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n_____________________________<\/p>\n<h2>What We Covered<\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>0:01<\/span> &#8211; Podcast Intro with Weekly Theme Music by Amanda Yamate<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>0:25<\/span> &#8211; Episode Intro with welcome of guest, Liz Femi (LF)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>1:55<\/span> &#8211; Trules introduces Liz&#8217; one woman play, &#8220;Take Me to the Poorhouse&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>3:50<\/span> &#8211; Liz talks about moving to Nigeria at age 5 and growing up with an extended family<span class=\"x_Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>6:45<\/span> &#8211; Trules talks about the book &#8220;Sapiens&#8221;&#8216; by Yuval Noah Harari and how humans have evolved beyond the intimacy and connection to &#8220;family&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>9:50<\/span> &#8211; Liz talks about the growing up with stories<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>11:07<\/span> &#8211; Liz shares a 1st excerpt from her show, &#8220;Take Me to the Poorhouse&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>13:00<\/span> &#8211; Trules talks about the simpler, challenging, but un-neurotic life of living with 3rd world wife and son<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>15:20<\/span> &#8211; The two talk about &#8220;aspiring&#8221; to be poor<span class=\"x_Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>17:30<\/span> &#8211; Liz asks Trules about the innocence, empathy, and irony of his clowning<span class=\"x_Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>20:30<\/span> &#8211; &#8220;The stories that move us the most are those balancing the line between tragedy and comedy.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>21:10<\/span> &#8211; Liz remembers more of her childhood Nigeria where her ancestors made &#8220;life out of a rock&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>24:00<\/span> &#8211; Liz explains Nigeria&#8217;s colonial history through her family names<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>26:45<\/span> &#8211; Liz speaks a little &#8220;Yoruba&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>28:50<\/span> &#8211; Liz fakes her way through her family&#8217;s &#8220;oriki&#8221;, or family story<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>31:10<\/span> &#8211; Liz shares a 2nd excerpt from &#8220;Take Me to the Poorhouse&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>34:10<\/span> &#8211; Liz takes the &#8220;Trules Travel Quiz&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_p1\"><span class=\"x_s1\"><span>44:30<\/span> &#8211; Wrap up, thank yous, and final credits<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tweetables<\/h2>\n<div class='tm-tweet-clear'><\/div>\n<div class='tm-click-to-tweet'>\n<div class='tm-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Liz+is+a+really+bendy%2C+bouncy+branch+connected+to+a+strong+Nigerian+oak+tree.&#038;via=etrules&#038;related=etrules&#038;url=http:\/\/erictrules.com\/behind-the-scenes-with-liz-femi-from-nigeria-episode-14\/' target='_blank'>Liz is a really bendy, bouncy branch connected to a strong Nigerian oak tree.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Liz+is+a+really+bendy%2C+bouncy+branch+connected+to+a+strong+Nigerian+oak+tree.&#038;via=etrules&#038;related=etrules&#038;url=http:\/\/erictrules.com\/behind-the-scenes-with-liz-femi-from-nigeria-episode-14\/' target='_blank' class='tm-ctt-btn'>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='tm-tweet-clear'><\/div>\n<div class='tm-click-to-tweet'>\n<div class='tm-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=There+was+a+very+communal+aspect+to+raising+children+in+Nigeria.&#038;via=etrules&#038;related=etrules&#038;url=http:\/\/erictrules.com\/behind-the-scenes-with-liz-femi-from-nigeria-episode-14\/' target='_blank'>There was a very communal aspect to raising children in Nigeria.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=There+was+a+very+communal+aspect+to+raising+children+in+Nigeria.&#038;via=etrules&#038;related=etrules&#038;url=http:\/\/erictrules.com\/behind-the-scenes-with-liz-femi-from-nigeria-episode-14\/' target='_blank' class='tm-ctt-btn'>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='tm-ctt-tip'><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[Tweet\u00a0&#8220;The stories that move us the most are those balancing the fine line between tragedy and comedy.&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>______________________________<\/h2>\n<h2>Production Credits<\/h2>\n<p>Sound design by Alysha Bermudez.<\/p>\n<p>Music composed by Amanda Yamate.<\/p>\n<p>Recorded by Scott Barber at the Barbershop Sound Studio in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n<p>Produced by Harry Duran at <a href=\"http:\/\/fullcast.co\">Fullcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on this episode&#8217;s guest, Liz Femi, please go to her website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lizfemi.com\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to another Behind the Scenes episode on the \u201ce. travels with e. trules\u201d podcast. 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