Constellation - Any Current or Recent Beyond the Podium Talks?

[JDPCruisers]

For those currently or most recently on Constellation have there been any Beyond the Podium talks? We have enjoyed them on previous cruises and, hopefully, look forward to them in December (though understand they can be based on itinerary). Thanks.

[cruisinsusin]

There were not any on the Italy,Croatia cruise in July

[JDPCruisers]

12 minutes ago, cruisinsusin said:

There were not any on the Italy,Croatia cruise in July

Thanks. Interesting as one would think those locations would be ideal for Podium talks.

[Essiesmom]

You need sea days for those talks.  Not many sea days in Europe.  Maybe more when sailing in Caribbean.  EM

[cruisinsusin]

There were a couple of port talks but not what I typically think of as Beyond the Podium 

[lyndarra]

When I hear mention of Beyond the Podium I think of Milos. Is he still cruising?

[JDPCruisers]

16 hours ago, cruisinsusin said:

There were a couple of port talks but not what I typically think of as Beyond the Podium 

Thanks.

[Bluewake]

On our last cruise (which was on Royal Caribbean), I had a chance to ask the Cruise Director why no educational, cultural, or information programs such as "Beyond the Podium" were offered.  He very politely responded that it was because there just wasn't any interest. I found that surprising.  Okay, such sessions might not pack the theater but we had an opportunity to attend a couple of sessions (one was famous sea disasters...somewhat of an interesting choice for a cruise!) last year on Celebrity and there were 50 or more in attendance.  In 2018 we were on a Carnival cruise that stopped overnight in Havana and an enthusiastic speaker did multiple sessions on Cuban culture, etc. that were very well attended.  We will be on Constellation in January and I'd love to see something similar.

[miguelmia]

22 hours ago, JDPCruisers said:

Thanks. Interesting as one would think those locations would be ideal for Podium talks.

Maybe not in July but there were a couple on the August Italy/Croatia cruise. In fact, the couple that gave the talks were on the same Pompeii excursion as me. Guess it just depends on who X decides to book and when.