The Expat Pod

26/02/2024

Stephen Cowgill

My expat journey, from Manchester to Oman. How a 6-month placement as a single man turned into marriage, a young family and more than 10 years of expat heaven!

16/02/2024

In honour of .meleknuralevcan here is a homage to her answer on the Quick Fire Questions podcast… if you haven’t listened/watched yet then go and check it out on Spotify, Apple podcast, google, Amazon and YouTube!

10/02/2024

Happy Lunar New Year to all that are celebrating…

Wishing you an amazing festivity with your friends and families.

If you are celebrating it, let me know what you do?

19/01/2024

It’s a proud week for the podcast we hit a milestone of 2000 total listens on audio platforms which is just a small milestone I know but still incredibly significant and one to be celebrated on the journey.

Hopefully the next 2000 will come faster and on and on after that 😅.

If you’ve not yet listened to the podcast, then please go check it out on or

If you could follow/subscribe to the pod, it’ll keep you up to date with all the latest releases of the incredible stories from such amazing people.

Lastly is you could leave a 5 star review that would help spread the podcast to people who may be in need of support and advice for moving abroad!

08/01/2024

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Have you watched the latest episode of The Expat Pod with the incredible Lace Flowers?

Title: The Expat Pod: Lace FlowersSubtitle: : Leaving the UK for a South American AdventureEpisode Number: 28Release Date: [07/01/2024]Duration: [00:55:12]We...

21/12/2023

Have you ever spent Christmas abroad?

What was it like?

Did you manage to see other festive traditions?

Let us know in the comments?

16/12/2023

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Welcome to the official YouTube channel for The Expat Pod! Hosted by James Doran, our podcast explores the ins and outs of expat life, featuring stories, int...

16/12/2023

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Listen to The Expat Pod on Spotify. Welcome to "The Expat Pod!" Hosted by James Doran, our podcast explores the ins and outs of expat life, featuring stories, interviews, and tips for living abroad. Subscribe for new episodes every week and join our global community of expats and travellers. Connect...

11/12/2023

In this episode I’m joined by the amazing Rajeev Jain, who is an IT specialist moving from India to Sweden for a job at IKEA.

Rajeev shares a lot of his amazing tips and advice living in Sweden leaving India, and parenting whilst living abroad.

10/12/2023

In this episode I’m joined by the amazing Nuno Nogueira, one of my closest friends who I met in work, we actually went to the same University just not at the same time, but our paths crossed professionally when Nuno joined my company in the same department.

Nuno is originally from Portugal and he shared his journey over just before brexit and covid meaning he was really stuck in a time of change, luckily he had his best friend with him by his side.

09/12/2023

In this episode I’m joined by Rebecca, someone who’s not shy of an adventure heading to the UK as an au pair giving her the bug for travelling.

She then lucked out and got a season ticket to watch Manchester United (not my idea of fun, but she was really excited).

Her travels then took her to Spain and Ireland before returning home to Sweden with her family!

Rebecca shares her amazing stories on her Instagram so go check it out!

08/12/2023

This week I’m joined by a good friend Adi, who is originally from India, Adi moved to Sweden initially to pursue a masters degree in engineering.

Adi is currently living in Gothenburg, he’s a fountain of knowledge for helping people navigate life moving to Sweden as he’s experienced all the bureaucracy involved in being an immigrant in Sweden. Without Adi I would have struggled a lot more when I first moved!

07/12/2023

In this weeks episode I’m joined by Javier a close friend of mine who I met working at Polestar. Javier is originally from Valencia in Spain, but has since lived in Germany and currently in Sweden.

Javier initially intended to not move for a long time yet finds himself 6 years into living in Sweden and still not really knowing the language!

Javier moved for consulting work based at Volvo in Gothenburg, he shares some incredible stories of food, and working culture!

06/12/2023

This week we’re joined by a really close friend of mine Jonathan Wilks! He’s originally from South Africa and we first met when Jonny moved to the UK to study a Masters in Automotive Engineering!

Jonathan now works in the automotive sector in the UK and has moved around the country for work currently finding himself living in Wimbledon, London.

26/10/2023

So it's been an insane week for the podcast, getting some milestones through based on YouTube watch time, and hitting over 1000 listens through podcast apps.

But also I got this amazing accolade that I was ranking number 2 in places and travel on

Thank you to anyone and everyone who is listening to the episodes.

As always please do engage and like/comment/follow if you enjoy the content. If you don't enjoy it, or can highlight where I can improve please reach out.

22/10/2023

Small milestone but a milestone nonetheless!

Thank you for everyone who has and is supporting the podcast!

As always please do share and spread the word so we can share the amazing advice of my guests to help people who’re moving abroad.

Thank you to the amazing guest I’ve had on my podcast so far and some who’re yet to come!

17/10/2023

If you hadn’t noticed yet the next episode of The Expat Pod is now out…

The guest this week is .bill.bailey who’s originally from the UK but has taken an opportunity to grasp his Italian Job… hopefully not blowing bloody doors off!

Come listen to the tales of how he took an opportunity to work in Formula 1 and how that gave him the chance to pack his car and make the move.

please go take a listen or watch it on YouTube. If you could be so kind as to like, subscribe, comment and all that jazz.

It is available on all podcasting platforms!

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17/09/2023

Hey, new summer update available on YouTube and Spotify… basically giving you all a reason as to why I’ve not posted some new episodes lately. Don’t worry there will be more coming!

It has just been a bit mad with moving country again… anyway I hope you’re all ready for the next chapter of the podcast!

24/07/2023

Hey, have you lived abroad and have a story to tell?

Do you want to talk about your experience, share some great advice and anecdotes about your journey?

I’m curious to grow the community around the podcast and the more amazing people the better 😍.

Let me know and we can arrange a podcast recording!

Also thank you to the amazing people who’ve already been on the podcast! Go check out their stories on and podcasting platform and YouTube!




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17/06/2023

We're excited to welcome as our next guest on The Expat Pod! 🎧 Rajeev is an expert in cyber security and has an incredible story of life abroad. In this episode, we'll discuss moving from India during the pandemic and get Rajeev’s valuable insights and advice for expats and travellers. 🌍
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09/06/2023

Do you want to hear how these three managed to handle a move from Portugal to the UK?

Then give the latest episode of “The Expat Pod” a listen. It’s available on all major platforms and YouTube. Lookout for the link the story!

28/05/2023

Hey, come check you my new podcast all about living abroad. With weekly episodes talking to some amazing guests who've lived and worked abroad.

As always please feel free to support the page by following and engaging on socials.

Title: The Expat Pod: James DoranSubtitle: UK/SwedenEpisode Number: 001Release Date: [23/04/2023]Duration: [00:30:49]Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast wh...

28/05/2023

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We have our latest episode of the podcast available on youtube. Please give it a watch/listen and as always if you're enjoying the podcasts let us know in the comments. Then drop a Subscribe :P

13/05/2023

We're excited to welcome Jonathan Wilks as our next guest on The Expat Pod! 🎧 Jonathan is an expert in Automotive Engineering and has an incredible story of life abroad. In this episode, we'll discuss studying a masters abroad and get Jonathan’s valuable insights and advice for expats and travelers. 🌍
Don't forget to tune in on 07/05/23! Save the date and join the conversation with . 🌟

05/05/2023

Hey if you haven’t seen yet. There has been a second episode of the podcast launched last week where we talk with about life in a French drama school, and what it’s like to travel to Sweden and Europe… Post Brexit.

Link in bio.

30/04/2023

We're excited to welcome Evie Duncan as our next guest on The Expat Pod! 🎧 Evie is an accomplished in Actor & Writer and has an incredible story of life abroad. In this episode, we'll discuss drama schools in France, navigating Gothenburg and get Evie’s valuable insights and advice for expats and travelers. 🌍
Don't forget to tune in on 30/04/23! Save the date and join the conversation with . 🌟

27/04/2023

We're excited to welcome James Doran as our next guest on The Expat Pod! 🎧 James is an engineer in the electric vehicle development field and has an incredible story of life abroad. In this episode, we'll discuss post-brexit visas and get James’s valuable insights and advice for expats and travelers. 🌍
Don't forget to tune in on 23/04/23! Save the date and join the conversation with . 🌟

23/04/2023

https://youtu.be/WkdtPcEUcYs

Title: The Expat Pod: James DoranSubtitle: UK/SwedenEpisode Number: 001Release Date: [23/04/2023]Duration: [00:30:49]Welcome to The Expat Pod, the podcast wh...