The Three Armigos: Recent Episodes
David Mahdasian, Raffi Mahdasian, Armen Saryan, and Sosi Mikaelian
Dan tells us about what it was like to have his son baptized in Armenia, and Nareh gives us her impressions of her first visit to Armenia. We also say goodbye for one last time as our podcast series comes to an end.
We cover it all in this episode... water, soccer, TV dads, corduroy, kids... it's all here!
Dave talks about his upcoming trip to Armenia and Raffi kills it on a PGA caliber course... virtually.
The Wisconsin State Fair creampuff is back for Valentines Day, and we just can't get enough Top Gun!
Another stream of random topics. Can you drink your tap water? Will quicksand entrap you when you least expect it? Listen in and find out.
There were a few great stories about our trip to Puerto Vallarta that did not make it onto our previous episode. Hear them here!
The first show of Season 7 and 2023! Sosi and Liz's bday celebration in Puerto Vallarta, a rough plane ride, a new chip flavor, ASMR, and shopping!
Sosi tells us about her amazing trip to Iceland, and Armen attends another Armenian wedding!
We hear more about Sosi's trip to Iceland, and a mysterious laptop is found in Dave's yard.
Top Gun Maverick, crazy powerful storms, and hidden treasures inside of pizzas. It's all here!
What are Halal meats? How do you get the best price on a knockoff Theragun? Why so many dead chickens in Raffi's neighbor's yard? Learn about all that and more in this episode!
Dave and Raf share their fast food frustrations, and a hockey ref gets a puck in the face.
Another quiz with similar outcomes. David shares his favorite shawarma recipe. Armen updates us on his wedding plans, and Raffi yells at people at the amusement park.
The Bucks and Brewers are heating things up, but not as much as Sosi's Armenian potato salad! We discuss them all right here! Plus, who will win this week's vocab quiz?
We're back! Check out our new format! Armenian Vocab Quiz and awesome recipes. Plus, a few very special guests in studio!
Joe Biden makes Armenians around the world very happy, and Sosi makes her directorial debut with Sundance the chicken.
In this episode we discuss Armenia's soccer successes, and Raffi describes his issues with the spot free car wash rinse.
If you have a fascination with office supplies, you're going to love this episode! And, if you ever wondered how and why cousins can be "removed", you'll learn all about it here!
Fun fact, Eleanor Roosevelt had a brief career as a home inspector. Ok, maybe not, but we make a pretty decent case for it in this episode.
Lots of great stuff in this episode. Have you heard of "dibs parking"? Do you know who was in Armen's mom's graduating class? What's the thing that bothers Raffi most about Star Wars? Find out everything you need to know in this episode!
In this episode, Raffi describes his dissatisfaction with The Family Feud, and we all share our favorite driver's ed stories.
Raffi is back from Belgium, and Armen can hear again! These things have nothing in common, but they make for a great podcast episode! Plus, flat leaf parsley vs curly... what's your preference?
In this episode, we do our best to sum up the latest news from Armenia and Artsakh, and Raffi rants about the traffic in Brussels.
Raffi throws a big party, Milwaukee Pickle sizes get explained, and we all learn how to change a bike tire!
Weddings, choregs, roller derby, rabbits, dogs... this episode has it all! Take a listen!
Armen's tells us how and why a feathered friend is driving him crazy, and we discuss why mint in not strictly for gum and candy!
In this episode, Armen shares his big news, we talk about bears, and Sosi sends out an interesting request. Check it out!
It's our 50th Episode! In this one we talk about our favorite Memorial Day memories, and we find out how Armen's underwear ended up on the rooftop of a cabin.
Sosi repairs a lawnmower, David builds a deck, Raffi plants grass, and Armen finds Taiwanese baseball. It's all here in one jam-packed episode. Enjoy.
In our second social distancing episode, we look back at a time when Jesus made a appearance in Racine, WI. We also talk all things Easter.
It took four computers and a video conferencing app to finally put this episode together! Find out what new apps to download and what shows to binge watch while you're cooped up for the next month. We'll tell you how we've been passing the time over the past two weeks, and Raffi will tell you all about pre-seasoned chicken!
Last episode we had our coffee cups read, and many of the predictions came true! Which ones? Listen and find out!
We pick up where we left off on our last episode as David and Raffi's mom, Marilouise, reads our coffee cups! Listen as our fortunes are read to us.
Our moms (and dads) are in the studio! They tell us how to prepare and drink Armenian coffee. Hear stories about Armenian coffee and stories that have been shared while drinking Armenian coffee.
Two snowstorms have delayed the release of this episode, but we're back! In this episode we talk about snow and recall our childhood memories of living in a winter wonderland. We also discuss many of the odd fashion trends of the 80s and 90s.
Armen gives us his top 5 takeaways from his recent cruise experience, and he tells us what happens when a ship loses two engines.
What's your must-have Armenian treat at Thanksgiving? We discuss ours on this episode, plus Raffi makes rice pilav live during the show! We also speak with our newest sponsor and owner of winesofarmenia.com, Stepan Baghdassarian.
Did you know you could hunt in Armenia? Did you know you could hunt in Armenia, Wisconsin? It's true! And we discuss it in this episode.
In this episode we discuss Halloween memories past and present, and Sosi tells us about her recent (and first) trip to Lambeau Field!
It's true, Raffi has been on Springer, and in this episode, he tells us all about it. Plus, church sanctioned gambling, and bastukh explained?
Armen, Sosi, and David share their stories from the AYF Olympics in Chicago. Plus, Raffi describes the 2:30 A.M. phone call he received from David.
Sosi explains why Fattoush is fantastic! Plus, Raffi buys waffles in Belgium from a guy in a van, and Armen tells us about his experience with Air B&B. David just tries to hold the whole thing together.
How do you goodbye? A hug, a handshake, a kiss on the cheek - maybe both cheeks? How do you decide? We work out all of that plus discuss our issues with reality TV and The Bachelorette finale.
Meet Sosi, the newest member of the Armigos cast of characters! What's a chicken massacre? Listen to Sosi to find out!
In this episode we discuss the festivals that make Milwaukee great! Plus, we get the update on Raf's move to Belgium.
In this episode we talk about Armenian Easter traditions, but only after conversations about the Kardashians, Vegas, hair, and a whole bunch of other stuff!
In this episode, the guys talk about the fun, crazy, and amazing times they had growing up in the Armenian Community of Southeastern Wisconsin.
We're all over the place in this episode, but we eventually discuss things that are uniquely Wisconsin... like big urinals. Dugout Dan also joins us to explain why Raffi's wife, Melinda, is stranded at an air force base.
Raffi's got big news! Find out what it is in this episode. Also, shopping carts... which model do you prefer?
It's freezing cold out there! Wear your coats! In this episode we talk about the deep freeze that's gripped Southeastern Wisconsin and how we've all turned into our Armenian mothers.
Gambling, streetcars, drive-through windows, and missing teeth. We go way off the rails on this one, but we eventually make it to our main topic. Have a listen!
In this episode, we talk Christmas! Plus, baby it's cold outside... so cold that Cousin Berg is wearing a winter coat in Pasadena!
In this episode, Racine's very own, Julie DerGarabedian, gives us the incredible history of the St. Hagop's parish. It's an amazing story of commitment and perseverance. You'll love it!
Brewers, cars, dogs, food, we cover it all in this episode. Plus, we've got plenty of bad impressions.
In this episode we go off on a shawarma tangent. We also talk about the hookah craze that is sweeping the nation.
This time around we speak with Dr. Levon Saryan (AKA Armen's dad) about the meanings of Armenian last names. We also kick off off our baseball cap sales! Buy an Armigos hat! Proceeds go to charity!
Hagop in the house! This time, our good friend Hagop Soulakian joins us to talk about the old times, the new times, Junior Olympics, and we try to answer the question... "Why so much Frisbee in Racine?"
Two very special guests, Hrach and Nevart, join us to discuss the differences between large and small Armenian communities. Plus, we talk all things pothole!
This time around we discuss the dangers of eating popcorn (and toast), and we'll describe what it's like to speak in Armenian around non-Armenians.
It's our one year anniversary! In this episode we talk about our 1st birthday, our upcoming Vegas trip, and of course, shopping malls.
What's it like to have an Armenian name that no one can pronounce? You'll find out in this episode. Plus, you'll learn which soda made Raffi very happy and which one left Armen very disappointed.
Armen speaks publicly, David and Raffi speak with southern accents, and we all speak with our friend Jason about the joys of Armenian school and Sunday school.
In this episode we find out what it's like to be friends with an Armenian, plus we talk a little Olympics, a little Vegas, a little Nashville, and a whole lot of other stuff.
In this episode, Cousin Shoghig and Cousin Zovig join us along with California Ani as we have fun translating Armenian idioms. Also, we find out why David spent part of the day going commando.
In this episode, we discuss salt-colored cars and a few of the Armenian Christmas traditions we remember from our youth.
We just can't stop talking about food. This time around we discuss our Thanksgiving traditions, and we dive into David and Raffi's prank calling habits.
In this episode we have some fun discussing old Armenian wives' tales, and Raffi describes his efforts to prepare a bowl of tabouleh (parsley salad).
In this episode, we discuss two very important letters of the Armenian alphabet. Also, neighbor Dan calls in to discuss his experiences with yalanchi sarma. All that and a lot more!
Our last episode covering the AYF Senior Olympics. Dave gets technical support from Cousin Sark, and we finally hear from John the track official.
We continue our coverage of the AYF Senior Olympics, and two very special guests call in to chat with us.
In this episode we recap the AYF Senior Olympics and we discuss Raffi's desire to play the doumbeg.
In this episode, the guys describe the differences between Armenian and non Armenian weddings. That, plus a whole lot more!
Armen, Raffi, and David discuss the church picnic and the consequences of raffling off a live lamb. That, plus a whole lot more!
Episode 1 of the Three Armigos podcast. Introductions, life experiences as Armenian Americans, taco meat, and monster trucks!