Linas Balsys Landslide

Linas Balsys Landslide

Author: 90.3 WHPC May 18, 2026 Duration: 22:18
President of the Knights of Lithuania Council 7 of Waterbury, CT, Linas Balsys, is interviewed by Mark from Floral Park. 

Tune in to Lithuanian Landslide for a series of conversations that feel more like a friendly, wandering dialogue than a formal interview. Hosted by Mark from Floral Park and produced by 90.3 WHPC, this podcast opens a door to the heart of Lithuanian life, far beyond the typical tourist guide. Each episode is built from Mark's genuine curiosity as he speaks with a wide array of people connected to Lithuania, from artists and historians to everyday folks with compelling stories. You'll hear personal narratives that weave together the threads of society, culture, and a deep sense of place, offering a rich, auditory travel experience. The discussions naturally explore what it means to be Lithuanian, both in the homeland and within diaspora communities, touching on traditions, contemporary life, and the subtle connections that define a culture. Originally aired on WHPC radio, this audio collection allows you to immerse yourself in these stories anytime. It’s a thoughtful and engaging listen for anyone interested in the nuanced layers of cultural identity and the specific, vibrant spirit of Lithuania, all delivered through unscripted, authentic conversation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 89

Lithuanian Landslide
Podcast Episodes
Leonas Putrius Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Leonas Putrius tells Mark from Floral Park about his role as manager, and the history, of the Lithuanian National Cemetery in Illinois.
Daiva Kezys & Grazina Paegle on Simas Kudirka Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:56
Daiva Kezys and Grazina Paegle tell Mark from Floral Park of their roles in the campaign to free Simas Kudirka from Soviet prison after his mishandled defection in 1970.
Renata Marcinkute-Lesieur Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:24
Renowned, award-winning organist from St. Casimir's Church in Vilnius, Renata Marcinkute-Lesieur, talks with Mark from Floral Park about her evolution as a musician.
Gaudenis Vidugiris Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:35
Lithuanian national champion "Magic: The Gathering" player Gaudenis Vidugiris talks with Mark from Floral Park about his history with the popular fantasy-themed trading card game.
Monika Kungiene Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:00
Principal Monika Kungiene talks with Mark from Floral Park about the history,and upcoming year of New York's Maironis Lithuanian School.
Vytauras Sasnauskas Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:18
Vytaurauras Sasnauskas talks with Mark from Floral Park about life as a Lithuanian-born pizza chef using a Neapolitan brick oven at his Citizen Pie pizzerias in Cleveland.
Edvardas Kezys Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:25
Edvardas Kezys talks with Mark from Floral Park about the influence his father, Romas Kezys, had on his own life's musical journey amongst other things.
Jonas Vainius Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
Jonas Vainius tells Mark from Floral Park about the history, and his own involvement in the Giedraitis Youth Fund of Tautos Fondus.
Andrius Kulbis-Marino Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:59
Hockey player (currently with the Greensboro Gargoyles) Andrius Kulbis-Marino tells Mark from Floral Park how his Lithuanian heritage influences his life now as a professional athlete.
Charlotte Adomaitis Landslide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:33
Charlotte Adomaitis tells her son, Mark from Floral Park, of when she first went behind the iron curtain, to Lietuva, in 1963.