Hi!

I'm new to the couch-surfing phenomenon, but my friends have raved about it, so I figured I'd give it a shot :)

I'm a radio producer for the podcast 99% Invisible where I ended up after a few months working for TED Radio Hour, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition at NPR. I've been a touring musician with a couple a cappella groups (been to about 30 countries and 30 states or so). I also write and sing my own music--mostly folk with some jazz influences. I love Thai food and I love slow lorises and I'm not sure what else I should include??? But that seems sufficient :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Would rather meet new people, exchange wine or dinner out for a space to crash, and make friends instead of staying at a hotel.

Interests

• singing
• traveling
• podcasts
• folk music
• journalism
• thai food

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Indie folk and indie rock, primarily. Going to see Tallest Man on Earth and Head and The Heart pretty soon in Berkeley!

Film--A couple recent ones I liked: Weiner, Tickled, Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Swiss Army Man

Books: Be Here Now, Galapagos, Ishmael. Like a lot of non-fiction. Right now I'm reading a book about how maps can be made to deceive us

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hmmm...I met Obama in the Whitehouse once for a scholarship ceremony thing...I told him happy father's day when he shook my hand because I figured he'd be more likely to remember me (it was near father's day, so I don't think I came off as completely crazy).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can talk about what it's like making radio or being in a touring singing group! Pretty nerdy, but whatever. I can also practice English with you if you want.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can sing you a song! Here's one I wrote (https://soundcloud.com/wendy-and-the-bear/evelyn-demo-1)

I can make hella good vegan food too. Also happy to buy wine/beer :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, United States