What does it take to pack up your life and move to a new country? What about seven different times? This week we sit down with JC, a South African expat who has called England, Scotland, the US, Malta, China, Spain, and Poland home at various points in his life. He walks us through it all: barely missing 9/11, getting mistaken for a celebrity in rural China, culture-shocking his way through Scottish accents, Texas heat, and Chinese tipping customs, and why, despite everything, he still dreams of going back to South Africa someday.

We also get into the surprising differences between Polish and Spanish friendship cultures, why he thinks China might be the most generous country on earth, the truth about Norwegian prisons, and why his ultimate retirement plan involves robbing a bank.

Whether you're an expat, a traveler, or just someone who's ever wondered what it's like to build a life from scratch in a foreign country, this one's for you.

Recorded on April 12, 2026

Mentioned in the podcast:

Why Switzerland Has 374,142 Bunkers (and likely more) https://youtu.be/LuRtWt5xMiA?si=37D8BgnC6xT5BDmb

YouTube: https://youtu.be/GYHJdjWOsIs

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From governments ditching ethics to the slow death of creative expression, AI is progressively taking over our lives. What does that really mean? We’re diving deep into the digital rabbit hole, from AI-driven self-harm and the rise of "robot romance" to the amazing but uncomfortable reality of humanoids hitting the streets. Buckle up. Shit is about to get weird.

Recorded on March 22, 2026

Mentioned in the podcast:

Bernie vs. Claude

I Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird. | WSJ

Therapists Go on Strike, Saying They’re Being Replaced by AI

Mercy - Amazon Prime

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use

Video: https://youtu.be/d5ctYm99X3Y

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Relationships: Love, Expat Life & Cultural Differences

A Polish girl, a Redhead, and a Black dude walk into a bar...Three friends come together by chance in Spain having taken completely separate paths in the noble pursuit of love. Our lives forever altered by the move, we stop and reflect on all we've been through. We’re not gonna sugarcoat it—living abroad tests and transforms you. But…it's worth it.

Recorded on March 1, 2026

Mentioned in the podcast:

So You're Dating a Spaniard - Differences Between Spanish and American Dating Culture

https://aspoonfuloftlc.com/dating-a-spaniard/

North American Language and Culture Assistants Program NALCAP - https://www.educacionfpydeportes.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/nalcap.html

Video: https://youtu.be/H98EGV4cjdg

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Why are governments suddenly stepping into social media—and what’s in it for them? We break down the global push for reform: age verification, platform oversight, and the growing debate over whether regulation protects users or threatens freedom of speech. Welcome to the chat.

Recorded on February 15, 2026

Mentioned in the podcast:

The Social Dilemma (Netflix Documentary) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224

Generación Click - https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/generacion-click/

Video: https://youtu.be/V9vOluVZg0o

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Should artists get political, or just stick to the music?

The key question explored in this episode, where we discuss the recent Super Bowl Halftime Show. We break it down culturally and politically, and try to see this event from different perspectives. We discuss how artists use one of the biggest stages in the world to entertain, make statements, and sometimes spark controversy.

Recorded on February 22, 2026

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_djrSbDUB8

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