Across the pond with Barry and Chad
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Across the pond, a weekly catch up covering Johannesburg to London and everything in between. This is a space to stay abreast of the world we’re living in and how it’s changing as well as things to strive for to become the best you can be.
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086 - The one where Chad gets married!
December 31, 2022 16:16 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAfter a long hiatus, we dust off our microphones and bring you the FIRST EVER Across the Pond episode that was recorded (not) across the pond! Barry and Chad were together in Pretoria, South Africa on the day before Chad's wedding and thought to hit record to take a time capsule of this really special occasion. We hope you enjoy! ----------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/xWFH5v6VTyg ----------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com ...
085 - Chaos in Afghanistan
August 18, 2021 07:01 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss the Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan, New Zealand’s crazy new lockdown, Parasite, Banksy’s British Spraycation, Robot Parkour, and how we should prioritize our health. All this and more in a cracking new instalment of Across the Pond! -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/wiG0W1rKiWk ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.co...
084 - The Perils of the Generalist
August 13, 2021 07:39 - 1 hour - 91 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss Lionel Messi’s dramatic exit from Barcelona, a new Climate Change report, Ariana Grande in the Metaverse, a 7-foot tall Great Dane, Canon’s new R3, the struggles of being a generalist, and a reminder to stop worrying about the future. It’s a great episode and we hope you enjoy it! -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/Ocyumv5_Vh4 ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com C...
083 - Rassie, China, and Astronauts
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss the controversial Rassie Erasmus video, China’s dramatic regulatory crackdown, the value of the title ‘astronaut’, VR as an empathy machine, and the value of relationships. All this and more on the latest instalment of Across the Pond! -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/qh6DBRxTVqs ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com...
082 - Space Tourism, Cabin Fever, and Simple Creativity
July 23, 2021 15:15 - 57 minutes - 106 MBOn this episode of Across the Pond we discuss the UK’s Freedom Day, the ‘Pingdemic’, the Tokyo Olympics, Bezos going to space, Football Manager 2021, Netflix Gaming, cabin fever, and the virtues of simple creativity. It’s a cracker of a show and we hope you enjoy it! -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/0Lvypm6xqSE ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSte...
081 - Rebuilding from the Ashes
July 15, 2021 22:58 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the looting in South Africa, Richard Branson’s trip to space, the Euro 2020 Final, the phenomenon of cultural context, Instagram’s new direction, and lessons you can learn from solo travel. All of this and more in this episode of Across the Pond! -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/MS_yVwLhfqg ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www...
080 - Vaccinations, Viral Videos, and Veiled Browsers
July 08, 2021 22:34 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss Chad’s first vaccination jab, Euro 2020, the UK easing restrictions, Jacob Zuma’s arrest, a fire in the ocean, the Brave browser, and the value of letting your subconscious brain tackle things. All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond! ** video links referred to in the episode ** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoZaM1b-z1w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofdywYw3Vzc -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be...
079 - Is Zuma Going to Jail?
July 01, 2021 15:42 - 1 hour - 155 MBOn this episode of the podcast we return for season 2 after a well-deserved break! We discuss South Africa’s 3rd Wave, Jacob Zuma’s sentencing, Windows 11, Apple WWDC, and the value of a strong support system in times of difficulty. All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond. -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/WrfckVypUlg ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www....
078 - Crypto, Friends, and Ellen
May 19, 2021 06:49 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss the upcoming Friends reunion, the end of the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Vitalik Buterin’s $1bn donation to India’s COVID relief efforts, Elon’s baffling 180 degree turn on Bitcoin, BDO’s new work policies, an exciting malaria vaccine trial, and how our environment dictates how we work. All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond! -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/lRz9B6zfNwg ------------------------- More abo...
077 - The Hot Air Balloon
May 13, 2021 06:31 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the continued easing of the UK’s lockdown, local elections, the strength of the Rand, an increase in book sales, MetaHuman, online diversions, and we discuss the hot air balloon thought experiment for living better lives. All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond! Metahuman: https://twitter.com/andreoshea/status/1384303300523094019?s=21 -------------------------- Switch to video: https://youtu.be/lRz9B6zfNwg -------------------...
076 - The One and Only Josh
May 08, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 144 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the devastating COVID-19 outbreak in India, South Africa’s vaccine situation, Facebook’s announcement of three new audio products, the Oscars, the Josh Fight, remastering old videos, Netflix education, and the psychological impact of physical injuries. It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope you enjoy it! ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c...
075 - Presenting the Purple iPhone
April 22, 2021 06:51 - 1 hour - 146 MBOn this episode of the podcast we dive into the latest Apple event talking about the credit card, changes to podcasting, AirTags, the purple iPhone, new iMacs, and new iPads. We then go on to discuss the European Super League drama, the first flight from Mars, the Derek Chauvin verdict, Geoguesser, taking on too much at once, and the value of batching things. All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond! ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: ...
074 - Learning from a 90-year-old Fitness Trainer
April 14, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss the death of Prince Philip, Taylor Swift’s version of ‘Fearless’, blood clot concerns with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the Daunte Wright tragedy, ‘Three Identical Strangers’ on Netflix, Neuralink’s monkey mind pong, and we take some inspiration from a fitness trainer in Japan who is doing amazing things at age 90. There’s a wide variety of stuff in this one and we hope you enjoy it! Video of 90 year old trainer: https://twitter.com/originalspi...
073 - Freedom
April 08, 2021 22:39 - 1 hour - 161 MBOn this episode of the podcast we talk about the UK’s easing roadmap, controversial vaccine passports, the AstraZeneca blood clotting controversy, new music from Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber, the Louvre at home, Discord Stage Channels, and Chad opens up about some of the stuff he’s been going through this past week. It’s jam-packed, raw, and real - we hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/UKUWQ-m8_2k ------------------------- More about us All things Barry Morisse: https://b...
072 - What the Canal?
March 31, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 154 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the Evergreen ship that blocked the Suez Canal, Apple Pay coming to South Africa, the first NFT house, RedBull’s insane snow skiing video, Facebook Marketplace, Kate Middleton’s portrait project, an electric bakkie made in South Africa, and finally we get to some long overdue personal development topics to make us better people! It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope that you’ll enjoy it! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/mWYWGm7bj50 Link to th...
071 - Changing Our Name to Salmon
March 24, 2021 20:54 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the rumours about Trump’s social network, an update on the UK lockdown, Taiwan’s salmon chaos, My Octopus Teacher’s Grammy nomination, ‘I Care a Lot’ on Netflix, Microsoft’s rumoured acquisition of Discord, and some practical tips for avoiding excessive screen time. All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/kVfBh7gLWQM ------------------------- More about us All things Barry 'Salmon' Morisse: ...
070 - The Perils of the Female Experience
March 19, 2021 09:44 - 1 hour - 139 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss the tragic murder of Sarah Everard and this sparks a much-needed conversation about the male harassment of women that is still so prevalent in our society today. To provide the female perspective we have two guests who share some of their thoughts and anecdotes, making this an Across the Pond first. We then finish the show with a road that makes music, some Tom Cruise Deep Fakes, the environmental impact of blockchain technology, and a potential Ma...
The Perils of the Female Experience
March 19, 2021 09:44 - 1 hour - 139 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss the tragic murder of Sarah Everard and this sparks a much-needed conversation about the male harassment of women that is still so prevalent in our society today. To provide the female perspective we have two guests who share some of their thoughts and anecdotes, making this an Across the Pond first. We then finish the show with a road that makes music, some Tom Cruise Deep Fakes, the environmental impact of blockchain technology, and a potential Ma...
The End of the Royal Family?
March 11, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 140 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss Twitter’s new products, Spotify’s podcasting plans, the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan, Piers Morgan’s resignation, the big bovine burp problem, immersive gaming, and Gaily Honeyman’s novel ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’. It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope you enjoy it! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/e4A8V4k2W2Y ------------------------- More about us All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: http...
069 - The End of the Royal Family?
March 11, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 140 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss Twitter’s new products, Spotify’s podcasting plans, the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan, Piers Morgan’s resignation, the big bovine burp problem, immersive gaming, and Gaily Honeyman’s novel ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’. It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope you enjoy it! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/e4A8V4k2W2Y ------------------------- More about us All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: http...
068 - Love Island, Billie Eilish, and Selling Your Stuff
March 06, 2021 08:38 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we talk about Australia’s link tax woes, South Africa’s move to Level 1, the UK budget, Temba Bavuma, the drama at Love Island South Africa, Billie Eilish, Facebook Marketplace, and we answer a question from a live viewer! All of this and more on the latest installment of Across the Pond. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/IhvoONIyUx4 More about us All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley ---...
Love Island, Billie Eilish, and Selling Your Stuff
March 06, 2021 08:38 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we talk about Australia’s link tax woes, South Africa’s move to Level 1, the UK budget, Temba Bavuma, the drama at Love Island South Africa, Billie Eilish, Facebook Marketplace, and we answer a question from a live viewer! All of this and more on the latest installment of Across the Pond. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/IhvoONIyUx4 More about us All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley ---...
Boris, Britney, and Birthdays
February 26, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss Boris Johnson’s comprehensive plan for the UK, South Africa’s Budget Speech and Name Changes, a fascinating documentary about Britney Spears, NFT’s, and why a chosen family matters. Plus - it’s Chad’s Birthday! So there’s lots of good cheer to go with it. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/VL6gwQ0PtFQ More about us All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice mes...
067 - Boris, Britney, and Birthdays
February 26, 2021 12:58 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss Boris Johnson’s comprehensive plan for the UK, South Africa’s Budget Speech and Name Changes, a fascinating documentary about Britney Spears, NFT’s, and why a chosen family matters. Plus - it’s Chad’s Birthday! So there’s lots of good cheer to go with it. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/VL6gwQ0PtFQ More about us All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice mes...
066 - Landing a Robot on Mars
February 19, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 148 MBWe’ve got a jam-packed episode this week! We talk about the UK’s vaccination efforts, the Lunar New Year, NASA landing its new rover on Mars, an update on Handforth Parish Council, the legal battle around gig work, Facebook’s banning of Australian news sites, dogs who can sniff out prostate cancer, creative reference groups, and lastly, burnout. There’s a lot of good stuff in this one - we hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/8L7y4WugR7w More about us All things Barry: http...
Landing a Robot on Mars
February 19, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 148 MBWe’ve got a jam-packed episode this week! We talk about the UK’s vaccination efforts, the Lunar New Year, NASA landing its new rover on Mars, an update on Handforth Parish Council, the legal battle around gig work, Facebook’s banning of Australian news sites, dogs who can sniff out prostate cancer, creative reference groups, and lastly, burnout. There’s a lot of good stuff in this one - we hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/8L7y4WugR7w More about us All things Barry: http...
065 - When Investing Becomes a Video Game
February 11, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 112 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss South Africa’s vaccine problems, the viral Handforth Parish Council meeting, Tesla buying $1.5bn worth of Bitcoin, Dogecoin’s hype, The Office, Clubhouse skepticism, and choosing your trade-offs in life. It’s jam-packed and we hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/t170_McAAds All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
When Investing Becomes a Video Game
February 11, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 112 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss South Africa’s vaccine problems, the viral Handforth Parish Council meeting, Tesla buying $1.5bn worth of Bitcoin, Dogecoin’s hype, The Office, Clubhouse skepticism, and choosing your trade-offs in life. It’s jam-packed and we hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/t170_McAAds All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acro...
064 - Vaccines, Space Exploration, and Clubhouse
February 05, 2021 07:56 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the vaccine news coming out of South Africa and the UK, Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, Alexei Navalny's impact on Russian politics, Baby Driver, Clubhouse, and some thoughts on Australia's new trolling law. Lots of good stuff in this one - hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/3B3N5DSUx_Q All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https:...
Vaccines, Space Exploration, and Clubhouse
February 05, 2021 07:56 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the vaccine news coming out of South Africa and the UK, Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, Alexei Navalny's impact on Russian politics, Baby Driver, Clubhouse, and some thoughts on Australia's new trolling law. Lots of good stuff in this one - hope you enjoy! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/3B3N5DSUx_Q All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https:...
GameStop to the Moon!
January 31, 2021 20:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn episode 63 we talk about the GameStop saga, vaccines in the EU, Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Bio, and how to disconnect when you’re working from home! All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/across-the-pondcast/message
063 - GameStop to the Moon!
January 31, 2021 20:48 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn episode 63 we talk about the GameStop saga, vaccines in the EU, Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Bio, and how to disconnect when you’re working from home! All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
Bernie Sanders was here.
January 31, 2021 09:47 - 1 hour - 123 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we chat about snow in London, the magic of Cameo, our FOMO from the new social media platform Clubhouse, and how we should be valuing our time. All of this and more on a much more conversational version of Across the Pond! All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/across-the-pondcast/message
062 - Bernie Sanders was here.
January 31, 2021 09:47 - 1 hour - 123 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we chat about snow in London, the magic of Cameo, our FOMO from the new social media platform Clubhouse, and how we should be valuing our time. All of this and more on a much more conversational version of Across the Pond! All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
Monkey Ransom, Ultraspeaking and Digital Minimalism
January 22, 2021 08:27 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss a wonderful new series called ‘Little Voice’, the monkey criminals in Bali holding humans to ransom, our experience from an Ultraspeaking workshop, and Chad’s thoughts on ‘Digital Minimalism’ - a book by Cal Newport. It’s a cracker and we hope that you’ll join us! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/ckihtXeWYZQ All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: ht...
061 - Monkey Ransom, Ultraspeaking and Digital Minimalism
January 22, 2021 08:27 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss a wonderful new series called ‘Little Voice’, the monkey criminals in Bali holding humans to ransom, our experience from an Ultraspeaking workshop, and Chad’s thoughts on ‘Digital Minimalism’ - a book by Cal Newport. It’s a cracker and we hope that you’ll join us! Switch to video: https://youtu.be/ckihtXeWYZQ All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley --- Send in a voice message: ht...
060 - Turning Creativity into a Career (with Mitch Lally)
January 17, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive on what it takes to make your creative passions into a career with YouTuber, photographer, and videographer Mitch Lally. We then discuss the recent storming of the US Capitol, WhatsApp’s new privacy policy and have a frank discussion about depression - inspired by Johann Hari’s book ‘Lost Connections’. All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/XXvr1sQGWsI Mitch Lally's YouTube Channel: ht...
Turning Creativity into a Career (with Mitch Lally)
January 17, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive on what it takes to make your creative passions into a career with YouTuber, photographer, and videographer Mitch Lally. We then discuss the recent storming of the US Capitol, WhatsApp’s new privacy policy and have a frank discussion about depression - inspired by Johann Hari’s book ‘Lost Connections’. All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/XXvr1sQGWsI Mitch Lally's YouTube Channel: ht...
059 - Minimalism Will Change Your Life
January 10, 2021 13:39 - 55 minutes - 103 MBOn this episode of the podcast we look briefly at the rising COVID cases in South Africa before moving onto a number of documentary picks. First, a fascinating podcast series called ‘The Missing CryptoQueen’ about the OneCoin scam. Then we hear Barry’s thoughts on ‘Don’t F#@k with Cats’ - the Netflix documentary on an elusive Canadian serial killer. We finish off the episode talking about the key ideas behind Minimalism inspired by the new documentary ‘Less is Now’. It’s jam-packed and w...
Minimalism Will Change Your Life
January 10, 2021 13:39 - 55 minutes - 103 MBOn this episode of the podcast we look briefly at the rising COVID cases in South Africa before moving onto a number of documentary picks. First, a fascinating podcast series called ‘The Missing CryptoQueen’ about the OneCoin scam. Then we hear Barry’s thoughts on ‘Don’t F#@k with Cats’ - the Netflix documentary on an elusive Canadian serial killer. We finish off the episode talking about the key ideas behind Minimalism inspired by the new documentary ‘Less is Now’. It’s jam-packed and w...
2020 in Review
December 30, 2020 11:04 - 1 hour - 122 MBOn the final episode of the year we look back on the biggest stories of 2020, give out our annual awards for our favourite pieces of art and media and then we talk about our goal setting for the year that’s passed and the year to come. Come join us to put 2020 behind us and walk briskly into the sunlight of 2021! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
A Covid Christmas
December 26, 2020 14:05 - 58 minutes - 109 MBOn this special Christmas episode of the podcast, we talk about the sad realities of COVID’s second wave in the UK and South Africa, Cyberpunk 2077 being pulled by Sony, the ESPN documentary series on Oscar Pistorius, a real-life invisibility cloak, and a frank discussion about finding your style as a creative. All of this and more on episode 57 of Across the Pond! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
Breakdancing, Royals and Stress Toolkits
December 18, 2020 09:28 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn this episode of Across the Pond, we discuss Checkers’ recent grocery store innovations, the polarizing Apple Airpods Max, breakdancing coming to the Olympics, our thoughts on season 4 of ‘The Crown’ on Netflix, and a toolkit for managing stress and anxiety. All of this and a couple of other tasty tidbits on this week’s jam-packed extravaganza. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
Using Self-Doubt as an Ally
December 12, 2020 11:22 - 1 hour - 125 MBOn this episode we talk about the UK’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Amazon’s enormous global workforce, Shawn Mendes’ new documentary ‘In Wonder’, Barry’s month off of social media and we finish with an important discussion about how you can use self-doubt and imposter syndrome to your advantage. All of this and loads more on yet another great episode of Across the Pond. Switch to video: https://youtu.be/aeWLqQaVkg4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Fighting the Temptations of Materialism
December 05, 2020 10:11 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn this episode of the podcast we discuss Jacob Zuma walking out of the State Capture Commission, Trump’s transition orders, Dave Chappelle’s boycott of his own show, Instagram’s new layout, the Xpression Camera, and a deep dive into the depths of materialism. All this and more on another installment of Across the Pond! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
Elections, Vaccines and Octopuses
November 21, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBOn this episode, we catch up on some big stories from the last two weeks including the controversial USA election, promising news coming from the Pfizer vaccine, our Netflix picks: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, ‘The Crown’ and ‘My Octopus Teacher’, and we finish off by chatting about Apple’s new vertical integration. All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond! Want to switch to video? Click here: https://youtu.be/PBvN1rwXKEU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
Year 1 of Across the Pond
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBOn this historic episode of the podcast we look back on some of our favourite moments from the first year of Across the Pond - the good, the bad and the ugly. Over the last 52 weeks, we’ve poured our heart and soul into this show and this walk down memory lane was a wonderful mix of nostalgia, cringe, and lots of laughter. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey so far - we really appreciate you! Onward and upward! We highly recommend switching to video on this one: https...
The Second Wave
November 04, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBOn this episode of the podcast we start by discussing the second wave of COVID cases in Europe and the impending UK lockdown. Then we chat about South Africa’s medium-term budget speech, a bitcoin transaction worth $1bn, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, and David Attenborough’s latest documentary - ‘A Life on Our Planet’. All of this and more on episode 51 of Across the Pond! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
Dinner in a Grounded Plane
October 31, 2020 09:22 - 52 minutes - 96.8 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss the tragic events unfolding in Lagos, Nigeria, Zoom’s new app ecosystem, having dinner in a grounded A380, Adobe Neural Filters and Paypal’s entrance into the cryptocurrency space. All this and more for our fiftieth episode of Across the Pond! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-pondcast/message
iPhone 12, Self-Driving Cars and Talking to Strangers
October 22, 2020 07:58 - 1 hour - 125 MBOn this episode of the podcast we talk through Apple’s latest event - unpacking the iPhone 12 range and the HomePod mini. We then investigate an Excel error that led to 15,000 COVID-19 tests going missing in the UK. Chad reads Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers, Google’s self-driving cars and in action in Arizona and we finish off by chatting about effective altruism and how we could all use a reminder to shift our focus off ourselves and onto others. All of this and more on episode ...