Finding Borders: Recent Episodes
Finding Borders
An underdog podcast channel that aims to cross all borders, Finding Borders’ three hosts pride themselves as people who don’t take themselves too seriously. By demonstrating character development through narration, sharing of thoughts and experiences and having fun while doing so is the model engraved into our channel.
Travel 2/2: Roll Intro! Hosts conclude this season with their first ever in-person episode! Llewellyn travels to Finding Borders's South African studio via Qatar - the powerhouse economy that has become the talk of the world in December 2022 for hosting the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2022. Brendan & Llewellyn share their favorite moments of the past world cup, both controversial and overlooked, and discuss both heartbreaking and heartwarming moments alike for star players, Christiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi. Women's FIFA, and the lack of awareness surrounding women's soccer, presents a crucial topic for hosts as this branch of the industry is often overshadowed by its male team counterparts...Finally, Finding Borders hosts take a breath and reflect on this past season (and both previous seasons!) as they put their feet up, turn the screens off, and relax until next time. Thank you for all your support these past 3 seasons, and we here at Finding Borders Podcast hope to see all its subscribers in future episodes. Until then... ...Roll Outro!Watch the Episode:https://youtu.be/rbzp5j-3YcwFollow Our Socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/finding_borders_podcast/TikTok www.tiktok.com/@findingborders
Travel: Part 1/2
Finding Borders enters its final quarter for season 3 !
Hosts discuss the leading international airlines from the past few years, and emphasises the importance of railway travel - particularly in India, Japan, and South Africa.
Llewellyn also has an announcement to make...
Watch the Episode:
https://youtu.be/MxQwKtZmcco
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Health: Part 2/2
Hosts conclude the Health Quarter following their insight into the controversial case of Roe v. Wade, and the recent overruling thereof.
Finding Borders delves into the essence of the 1973-case of Norma McCorvey AKA "Jane Roe" versus Texas District Attorney, Henry Wade.
Hosts Brendan & Llewellyn shed light on current abortion laws in South Africa and Australia alike, and present further precedent-setting controversial cases that came to realisation...
Join Finding Borders next week in its final topic of Season 3: Travel !
Watch the Episode:
https://youtu.be/xmrr_dCfLQQ
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Health: Part 1/2
Finding Borders explores foreign terrain this week in its new quarter, Health - mental health in particular.
Hosts discuss the conceptions and misconceptions of mental health, diagnostics of mental health issues, and methods of treatment.
Brendan discusses Dr. Jordan Peterson's point of view on mental health...
Watch the Episode:
https://youtu.be/8HM0BTIWvmk
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Technology: Bonus Episode
Brendan and Llewellyn present a bonus audio episode this week, following the Tesla Cybertruck instalment.
Hosts discuss in depth exactly what led to powerhouse cellphone companies Blackberry and Nokia's failure to hold grasp on their share of the smartphone market over Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones.
Similarly, hosts discuss Playstation's PS Vita and how it had gone unnoticed despite innovative hardware and software for its time. Also, discussing how, now-defunct, Playstation Portable had shared similarities with Sony's Xperia Play smartphone, and will be remembered as the first, and most iconic, handheld console to date.
Design the next iPhone !
https://neal.fun/design-the-next-iphone/?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew
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Technology: Part 2/2
In the next episode of its Technology Quarter, Finding Borders Hosts discuss the life and achievements of Elon Musk and Tesla alike - branding him "as the Tony Stark of the real world". Musk's recent attempt to acquire social media giant Twitter, whilst ordering Tesla staff back to work are explored.
Lastly, Electric Vehicles from brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, Mercedes Benz, and newly-found Rivian, are compared to Tesla's fleet vehicles and its controversial Cybertruck.
The episode concludes with Apple's data security surrounding its App Store, and an unusual business partner that aids to increase it's Cloud Storage...
Design the next iPhone !
https://neal.fun/design-the-next-iphone/?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew
Watch the Episode:
https://youtu.be/iSltoeIf6_c
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Technology: Part 1/2 Finding Borders enters a new quarter: Brendan & Llewellyn discuss the ramifications load shedding has on both South Australians and South Africans alike, and how both countries and hosts have experienced load shedding in recent years. The remainder of the topic sets the stage for the remainder of the quarter as Finding Borders continues discussing the iconic failure of powerhouse companies Blackberry & Nokia, and the likes of Elon Musk, Twitter and cloud security. Google Trends Search Engine: https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?geo=ZA&q=loadshedding,Spotify,Eskom,GeneratorWatch the Episode:https://youtu.be/8Ev0J_-1UJMFollow Our Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finding_borders_podcast/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@findingborders
Media: Part 4/4
This week Finding Borders conclude its topic on media with discussions of TV shows.
Join hosts in their Media Finale as Brendan & Llewellyn return to the topic of popular streaming services and critically acclaimed originals - like Netflix's Stranger Things.
Various genres are mentioned, from sitcom-styled Married...with Children and How I Met Your Mother, to blockbuster dramas like Mad Men, Suits, Narcos & Hannibal - each being emotionally imprinted within hosts.
Finding Borders returns next week with a new quarter...Technology !
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https://youtu.be/jYjDOQx_rs8
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Media: Part 3/4
This week hosts discuss which books they have taken an interest in. Stephen King's critically acclaimed books and their film counterparts are brought about as Llewellyn insists they are dissimilar.
Brendan sheds light on the sudden decline of libraries in South Africa and the increase of digital book sales due to e-readers and audio books.
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https://youtu.be/Y89r0q3lcxs
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Media: Part 2/4
This week hosts discuss movies. Their topic commences with the 2022 Oscars scandal, and how this has unrightfully drawn attention from the remainder of the Oscars events - 2022's best film C.O.D.A., in particular.
Hosts then continue discussing how streaming services have forever altered how viewers watch movies & tv shows in a world without Blockbusters stores.
Watch the Episode:
https://youtu.be/cWYRQ5uP_u8
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Media: Part 1/4
Finding Borders kicks off its new season with talks of music media.
Hosts discuss which radical artists have left impressions on our music taste buds, which albums have stood out - both past and present, and the evolution of music from vinyl to digital platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Listen to Brendan's recommended artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/53dPePMlci6GqJXISlntSK?si=v57kEJexS2Gdn6niJ7zS0Q
Listen to Llewellyn's recommended artist: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Q5jtsFnz4mOT9PCQbGOaz?si=672d41dd85a34b18
Watch the Episode:
https://youtu.be/JVxUNze9MQk
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Brendan & Llewellyn return to their studios for the next season of Finding Borders !
Join us for Season 3 on November 1st.
Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-borders/id1586234755
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4NoOJU9xYaSrqRDEUtEJ0U
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S2Ep12 - Finale
“…Finding Borders is the podcast that’s gone on the road to have a conversation with anyone, anywhere in the world…” Tune in with us as we wrap up the highly anticipated seasons 2 finale of Finding Borders.
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https://youtu.be/b01TW-CGBuM
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“Personally, I don’t think games [from a male psychological perspective] are for survival. Growing up for me they have always been about the story”.
Finding Borders interviews Twitch Streamer, Lance the Gallade, to discuss the realm of video game streaming, building his audience for streaming, underrepresentation of e-sports in countries like South Africa, and how Virtual Reality (VR) gaming may evolve in years to come.
Watch the interview⬇️:
https://youtu.be/sNII7LGO0ik
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Lance’s Information:
Twitch Account:
twitch.tv/lancethegallade
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lancethegallade/
"..Having a disability is something to be really proud of. It diversifies society, regardless of race or gender, and the world would be a boring place without that diversification.."
Listen to the interview⬇️:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/peta-hooke-the-i-cant-stand-podcast/id1586234755?i=1000550018811
Spotify: https://anchor.fm/finding-borders/episodes/Peta-Hooke-The-I-Cant-Stand-Podcast-e1ds5f5
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Peta Hooke’s information: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/
The I Can’t Stand Podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast
Website: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com
Latest article on Mamamia: https://www.mamamia.com.au/australian-of-the-year-representation/
Host Llewellyn discusses his 5-year long journey of becoming an Australian citizen. He guides Finding Borders through his 4 stages leading up to citizenship, namely:
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Moving
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Applying
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Waiting...
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Citizenship
Each stage with its own relief and frustration.
Watch the Interview:
https://youtu.be/-TiwjawxWpg
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Resource Booklet - Our Common Bond:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/our-common-bond
Our Common Bond Podcast:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/listen-to-podcast
Practice Citizenship Test:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/prepare-for-test/practice-test-new
"...Most boys want to grow up to be either a pilot, policemen, or firemen. Parents hope their kids grow up, and, if they don't, then they become pilots."
Hosts Brendan & Llewellyn invite Captain Ian Bruce into their studio this week to discuss his experiences behind the control of aircraft - particularly the Lockheed AC-130 Hercules.
Finding Borders discovers Captain Bruce's flight missions to Antarctica, Baghdad, and supply drops in various parts of Northern Africa. Hosts also indulge in Captain Bruce's interest in beekeeping - yet another great aviation mystery !
Watch the Interview:
https://youtu.be/SQ4YwwHwm4g
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"Your education can translate into anything..." These words by this week's guest, Abby Shrivastava, shine light on the angst that many uncertain university students face. As Llewellyn interviews his business lecturer to discover the true meaning of education, he also uncovers the importance of community volunteer work.
Having told Finding Borders of his passion for photography, and qualifications in Economics and Business Administration, Abby unequivocally believes the process of achieving employment is no longer linear.
Watch the interview⬇️:
https://youtu.be/FIEjsObF1BU
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Abby's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyshrivastava/?originalSubdomain=au
Period. End of Sentence Documentary Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrm2pD0qofM
"...Like you said, now you're in the deep end and you have to swim.."
Finding Borders interviews Michelle Losper, owner of Body Behold SA - A personal slimming and wellness clinic service offering one-on-one consultations, and support based on personal weight loss goals.
Host Llewellyn delves beneath the surface of Michelle's personal struggles, sacrifices, and success stories - some of which include starting over again after divorce, gaining experience through employers, launching her own business, and being a world apart from her children.
Episode 6 certainly finds one of the most emotional borders between guest and host.
Watch the interview:
https://youtu.be/5wW6j1avfiQ
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References: Website: https://bodybehold.co.za/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybehold_knysna/
"...I think that's what we're trying to do with this podcast, aswell. We're, sort of, trying to have this close connection with anyone in the world..."
Finding Borders remembers its final moments of 2021 and looks ahead into the coming year. Brendan & Llewellyn discuss where both of them want to take their lives, and the podcast, in 2022.
Happy New Year from Finding Borders !
Watch the interview⬇️:
https://youtu.be/5tsteuKEU9w
In a final recording session for 2021 with Lee & Llewellyn, this week hosts discuss various business topics - including those of Square and former Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey.
Finding Borders sincerely wishes all listeners a safe and merry Christmas !
Watch the Interview:
https://youtu.be/j0Tw0qtr1v8
References:
https://fortune.com/worlds-greatest-leaders/2020/jack-dorsey/
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/in-the-coronavirus-era-the-force-is-still-with-jack-dorsey
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/7/21212766/jack-dorsey-coronavirus-covid-19-donate-relief-fund-square-twitter
Finding Borders travels to the City of Wagga Wagga for a catch-up toned interview with longtime friend, Kade “Bogdog” Bogie.
Llewellyn invites Kade to share in reminiscing their experience as friends: Playing school and private sports, moving in, and working together. Episode 3 takes Finding Borders on yet another nostalgic trip down memory lane.
By the end, Llewellyn invites Kade to become a member of Finding Borders’s production team, and as 4th host. We are excited to be expanding our show with more expertise.
Watch the interview⬇️:
https://youtu.be/KSNFfIHcCtQ
Kade’s Single 3-Part Mixtape 🔥:
https://youtu.be/F6zCbU_M6d8
Finding Borders interviews Dr Marta Cohen. Brendan and Llewellyn join Dr Cohen in yet another triple-timezone conversation about her origins from Trenque Lauqen, Argentina, her current role at the Sheffield Children’s hospital, and an honorary professor at the University of Sheffield.
“My life changed for $10”. For a pittance, Marta Cohen had been able to, with help of friend and mentor, Dr Roc Kaschula, commence a traineeship at Cape Town’s Red Cross Children’s Hospital. The rest is history. Hosts discuss Dr Cohen’s struggles in the field - specifically Scotland Yard’s doubt in the efficacy of her opinions in a shaken baby case, putting her license at a risk by the General Medical Council.
Read about Dr Cohen’s story:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19007301/
https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/staff/marta-cohen/
https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMartaCohen
Swedish Report:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.14643
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/Q0jWvfpH0mk
Finding Borders debuts its 2nd season with a quite literal trip to its backyard, interviewing former Albury Mayor, Kevin Mack.
Llewellyn indulges in Kevin's former position as Deputy Mayor that led to him becoming Mayor, his past life as a Victorian police officer, the events that lead up to joining the force as a cadet, and Kevin's false AIDS scandal resulting as a consequence of "Doing the right thing" in his time as a constable.
The interview establishes when a stern tone of voice is required, and when a humorous one will suffice - everything else in between is simply conversation among friends.
Read about Kevin Mack's story: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/kevin-mack-never-had-aids-but-he-was-required-to-suffer-anyway-20190502-p51jha.html
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Hb-mPKUUAm4
Finding Borders hosts Brendan, Lee, and Llewellyn are joined together in the exclusive finale of Season 1.
Our hosts take a moment to reflect on where they have been and how much ground they have covered during the past season - equipment arrangements, setting up interviews, endless hours of editing, and much more. More so, they discuss where they hope to see Finding Borders goes in its upcoming season, and how they will overcome those challenges associated with development.
However, once that moment is over it is business as usual: Lee states a fact that disorientates Brendan and Llewellyn, Llewellyn tries to get back on topic, Brendan is forced to spectate or comment on Lee’s point, and the process continues. Business as usual.
Big thanks to all our listeners for staying tuned throughout the season, Finding Borders truly could not have done what it has without their support ! See you in Season 2…
References: Tom Hanks https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/3353055001
https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN24F20V
Steven Hawking https://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-hawking-death-time-with-pi-day-einstein-2018-3?amp
Host Brendan, accompanied by Llewellyn, interviews Mrs. Hatfield Square 2021, Leandri Burger. Lehandrie received this title at the main event of Hatfield Respublica’s beauty pageant - amongst other national Respublica-exclusive competitions occurring annually.
Originally from Krugersdorp, Lehandrie relocated to the Respublica of Hatfield, Pretoria - a suburb 15x smaller than her hometown. Here she attends the branch of the University of Pretoria, pupils here are also known as the Hatfield Heroes.
For Context: Brendan resides at the Respublica Lincoln House at the University of the Free State, also known as the Lincoln Legends.
Lehandrie discusses her interest in beauty pageants stemming from her mother’s former success in the field. More so, she informs Finding Borders of the pageant’s theme (namely, Squid Game) and how her recyclable, homemade dress delivers a message that coincides with this theme.
Steven Bartlett’s Diary of A CEO: David Gandy https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000538892224
Llewellyn interviews Tom Neev - a complete stranger. Not knowing him whatsoever, Tom dives into the depths of his experiences of a personal misdiagnosis of a mental health condition, his going through a recent break up, putting him back to square one, and how material possessions seldom lead to dying happily. Join Finding Borders this week in the episode that has been a home run struck off of a curveball. When the dust settles, we certainly consider Tom a personal friend.
Lee & Llewellyn reflect on their past episode with Pablo Andrés Berra, explain the importance of books on their lives, and the mysterious case of the Kempton Park Hospital. Set in Kempton Park, South Africa, both hosts (and cameo from Brendan) discuss the mystery around this once prosperous hospital’s sudden abandonment.
Lee & Llewellyn interview Pablo Andrés Berra in a Finding Borders exclusive episode. Hosts dive deep into Pablo’s background: His journey from Santiago del Estero to South Africa, interests in filmmaking and scriptwriting, teaching theatre school, journalism, and the vehicle that drove his final decision for getting vaccinated. Join us in this lecture on life, love, and loss. Read about Pablo’s story: https://newsper.com/2020/08/13/an-argentinean-has-already-applied-the-oxford-vaccine-this-experienced/
Hosts Brendan & Llewellyn interview Theory of Improvement hosts, Ted Priester & Carl Davis. In it’s exclusive collaboration, Finding Borders crosses oceans between Australia, South Africa, and the US. Hosts discuss personal growth, business niches, and emphasise the efficacy of exercise and rest on productivity. We express our most sincere gratitude to both Ted and Carl for their sacrifice of time to join our channel !
Upon concluding its streak of Pilot Episodes, Finding Borders’s host, Llewellyn, interviews their first guest. This week, Christiaan, discusses various inspiring aspects from his life: From marriage, mortgages, and injuries to bad debts, and emphasis on savings. Not to mention conversing between old friends - our first non-Pilot episode certainly has plenty of expectations to own up to.
“The Hat Trick of Episodes”. In this final Pilot Episode, Finding Borders’s hosts are acquainted in unusual fashion. From (mis)conceptions of both Australia and South Africa, and exchange of local slang terms, to exchange of concerns in natural and business environments. Our hosts certainly get too comfortable before going out into the digital world with a bang…
Afrikaans At it Again: Finding Borders’s Pilot 2/3 introduces its second co-host. Enter stage right, Brendan is in the spotlight. Llewellyn hosts yet another episode ranging from COVID’s impact, employment rates, and differing university degrees between South Africa and Australia. Business certainly is in the back, with party reserved for front of house operations, and premises leased from Nostalgia Pty Ltd.
Following its highly anticipated release, Finding Borders’ pilot episode leaves a first impression of “starting where it left off”. Hosted by Llewellyn, Brendan (SA) & Lee (AUS), the multinational cocktail that is Finding Borders, is served only at a volatile bar: one aspect being an ocean between hosts, and the other a pandemic. Nevertheless, business is booming in pilot 1/3, with introduction of close friends and topics stretching to life in South Africa, mental health and TV Shows…?