Across the Pond Podcast

18/08/2021

On 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 installment of Across the Pond!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiG0W1rKiWk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000532354921
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lOfopiL897lV7y40I2us8?si=c838c920662e4c00

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan, New Zealand’s crazy new lockdown, Parasite, Banksy’s British Spraycation, ...

13/08/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocyumv5_Vh4
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000531897793
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WvwSUcqGuRs2Aj5GAFal8?si=24ffe2d9ecb64a36

On 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 ...

06/08/2021

On 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 installment of Across the Pond!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000531179833
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ANTNEvH8Qb6AVWedrtiZc?si=462681be33514d8d
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSrRBUdVQgU

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the controversial Rassie Erasmus video, China’s dramatic regulatory crackdown, the value of the title ‘astronaut’, ...

24/07/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lvypm6xqSE
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000529824993
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ic2cUODw9tRQCfgvFOrF5?si=339c318483264e1f

On 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...

17/07/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS_yVwLhfqg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000529026395
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dWATDCsQY6K0jwDbaP0rU?si=388255dcfe0f46c7

On 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 cont...

09/07/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMFIkZ0KlQg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000528294920
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36vq4tvdU9Sgj5ZkDdHyZ5?si=ad9c964e33f24fe0

On 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...

02/07/2021

We are back from a well-deserved break!

And on this episode of the podcast, 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.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrfckVypUlg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000527521193
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/457jo7StNOO7GvBDWGcVaP?si=NjjbrT3XT9mrdmVvEOpoiA&dl_branch=1

On 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, ...

20/05/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t90b1fwS_Cw
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000522304543
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/57mclfAzLDyAKwS1vZ05t4?si=g1ZeLBQHQmivYki7tx8P8w

On 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 COVI...

15/05/2021

On episode 77 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRz9B6zfNwg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000521556862
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QDvM2GLsMtXFIG9kgVJGt?si=63938993f78e4ea6

On 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, M...

10/05/2021

On episode 76 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jssaaIoh6_c
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019 =a3f3411a-99ec-4f7d-b6c1-85a03bf194cc
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Qh867h3z0UUhKaSWLQQ1b?si=1eb94d46c9f44c84

On 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...

01/05/2021

On episode 75 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXSVfxgwxsk&t=4255s
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000518161789
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TZ63PzVDIca8l7RqaQUY6?si=57f91a0a63a44d70

On 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 iMac...

01/05/2021

On episode 74 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8GRLm0yO6A
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000517164618
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NHbctqSPdwUMufyYUzcWz?si=3ea2b486c6e74f27

On 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 ...

11/04/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O2ZnW4-xt8
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfiDCdRNecUE8u6mzzAis?si=8i3nOLM8SYqtjOHq365nIg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000516346722

On this episode of the podcast we talk about the UK’s easing roadmap, controversial vaccine passports, the AstraZeneca blood clotting controversy, new music ...

05/04/2021

On 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!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000515235624
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HbfxQDbx7BXAtlOzRwh0j?si=cS-oJwY1SDStQwSBUrJfXg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWYWGm7bj50

On 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 i...

24/03/2021

Join us live tonight!

Are you a fan of Sushi? How far does your love for Sushi go? Would you be willing to go so far as changing your name if it meant free all-you-can-eat Sushi? ...

20/03/2021

On 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 Malaria vaccine.

This might just be our most important episode yet. Don’t miss it.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KNZ8qa_W2E
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tGFaFPuB5G1PXeJXNMwMk?si=wzp1u6IRQLe6zgRJfocz7g
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019 =ebd0340d-ebd9-4df0-8922-284b258388fc

On 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 th...

14/03/2021

On 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!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4A8V4k2W2Y
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000512609404
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GuzzN8NjjmRp3EiZjO8W1?si=IA81tI2WTRGZKvF1wB0Mpg

On 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 resig...

06/03/2021

On 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.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000511817560
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/672YAmMP6W9N3yqRVyvlKA?si=usJrWlQCQ8OyZWbBIUx7iw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhvoONIyUx4

On 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 Islan...

22/02/2021

We’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!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000509876906
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/23dht1mZ7JTBx4Rcr1ZoKN?si=MRHs68BRTdm8huAhudVJyQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L7y4WugR7w

We’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 H...

19/02/2021

Come hang out with us later, we’ll be recording our next episode live!

Send us a voice note beforehand (link in the stream description) or simply interact with us on chat during the show.

Hope to see you there! 🙂

https://youtu.be/xooGxdg-WFg

Join us for the live recording of Episode 66 where we’ll be talking about the incredible feat of NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on Mars and other bits and...

15/02/2021

In case you missed it (because our social media team dropped the ball... *cough* Barry *cough*) episode 65 is live on all platforms!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t170_McAAds

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000508653510

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QgCIrJ8GCClEtdpSIZBzq?si=UoqcZ-UFSri0aPZnqNEUDA

On 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,...

11/02/2021

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https://youtu.be/7MvKFixFXH4

Join us for the live recording of this week's Across the Pond - a show about technology, current affairs, and personal development.

06/02/2021

On 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!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019 =f6a7e05d-d4d5-44ce-9509-08ea128449a3
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/455kzaZlanJisYP2aPx3Qg?si=NDqecWRDSkaw1zsImvNAvw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B3N5DSUx_Q

On 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 i...

26/01/2021

On 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!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019?i=1000506166256
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/45KR2RpwSIarr1RUFiMQ8g?si=j01qguYtRfaakJ_D6dbqLw
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckihtXeWYZQ

17/01/2021

On 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.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXvr1sQGWsI
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/across-the-pond-with-barry-and-chad/id1488975019 =8d8c9b68-1f59-46d8-9755-f9045e8a514a
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rl8vO15NfqK3WdoO8MAWn?si=jAyZRR3uS4-attW6K9q0OA