From Across The Pond: Recent Episodes
fromacrossthepond
A podcast from Ben and Melissa, a London based couple who grew up across the pond from each other, the UK and the USA. This podcast is about our life together, jammed full of UK and US cultural differences, random facts and questionable jokes.
Ask us your relationship or cultural questions by emailing acrossthepondpod@gmail.com
We're back for another episode of the pod. Grab a cuppa and join us while we prove that we do not, in fact, know anything about any thing.Β
Melissa and Ben are back from their pod hiatus! It's been a minute, but we're ready and raring to get back to it. Curious about what we've been up to? Have a listen! If you're not, then why are you here?
Howdy listeners! This episode we're talking about more inanimate household items with personalities and we also give the US listeners the rundown on Sellfridges πΒ We give you an update on how Gus's first vacation went. Also - wtf is jicima?! If you know, slide into our IG dms @fromacrossthepondpod
We're back!! We've taken a few weeks off the pod - and we've been quite busy! Join us this episode to find out about how we're adjusting to life with our new bΓ©bΓ©. Also - ever wondered what the most popular pub name in Britain is? Tune in to find out!Β
This week we're back with some very exciting news!! We have a new co-host joining us in a few weeks time. Until then, we're busy getting ready for his arrival and the lack of certain facilities in our London flat is driving Melissa a bit batty. Have your own US/UK topics you want us to cover? Email us at fromacrossthepondpod@gmail.com!Β
Okay, it's time to admit that not all food in the UK is a complete and utter mess. Also: do YOU have [a clue] what it takes to be a London cabbie?Β
Welcome back to From Across the Pond! We're excited to be back for another episode talking about the differences between the US and UK. This week we discuss Barthelona and leggings, amongst other things. Wanna suggest a topic? Send us an email - fromacrossthepondpod@gmail.com.Β
In this episode of From Across the Pond podcast, we discuss free-styling (or not) during national anthems and other super high-stakes situations. Some very romantic Valentines Day facts for you too!
It was bound to happen sooner or later. It had to be done. We promise to try harder next time.Β
It's been a weird week, dear listeners. We've rung in a new year for Ben and a new year for our relationship - both during lockdown. Most importantly, we've diverged from our normal discussions of expat debacles to cover the nightmare fuel topics imploding in celeb gossip today. Also- how to choose your ~major~ is v different in the us vs the uk. ENJOY! and pls send us an email, we'd love to hear from you - fromacrossthepondpod@gmail.com
Christmas in lockdown has felt like 9432 years, but tomorrow, it's back to work we go! If time flies when you're having fun.... what have we been doing the past three weeks? π€Β 2021 let's go!!Β
There's no denying, 2020 has been a doozy. We recap some highlights from this year and share our WILD NYE plans. See you in 2021 listeners!!Β
Jokes on us, dear listeners - as soon as we'd said "we're out of lockdown!!", BoJo decided to cancel Christmas. It's all good though, we're back for another episode where we jabber on about the shitty norms in UK flats and dorms, scandalous school sponsored functions, and more.
On this episode of From Across the Pond Podcast, we share our favourite bits of lockdown 2.0 before bidding it adieu. Sayonara suckers!!Β
Welcome back to the fourth episode of From Across the Pond Podcast! In this episode, we recap the highlights of Ben's first day long Thanksgiving celebration (hint: highlights are almost entirely food related). As December starts tomorrow, we also hash out our favourite traditions in the run up to Chrismas.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! On this episode we talk about Turkey day traditions and why the American sports experience is far superior. Gobble Gobble!!!Β
Welcome back to the From Across the Pond Podcast.. On this episode, we discuss our plans for one of the best American holidays and its assorted traditions - Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble, dear listeners - we love you.Β
Meet Ben and Melissa, a millennial couple living together in London. We're from opposite sides of the pond - Ben is from Bath, Melissa is from Connecticut. Join us for some questionable humor as we discuss Lockdown 2.0, things that are just better in the US, and Ben's dad jokes.Β