Passport People: Recent Episodes
Island Life Productions
Island Life Productions presents 'Passport People', a round-the-world journey podcast where each week Fin talks to people from around the world about the places that matter to them. What is so special about each location? What makes each place tick? Where are they all headed?
The season finale of ‘Passport People’ sees our second voyage to Amsterdam as we talk to Kajan about his adopted hometown. Can a capital city end up extending into an entire country? Can a sustainably-minded city combat the dire consequences of rising sea levels? Can almost 200 nationalities really co-exist peacefully in the same densely populated area?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
It’s our first-ever journey to Central Asia this week as we venture to the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar (or UB) to speak to Boloroo about the wonderfully-named district of 1st 40,000. How did a neighbourhood come to have such an imaginative (or unimaginative) name? How has the transition between communism and capitalism played a huge role in Mongolian life? How can a country convince its brightest minds to stay rather than emmigrate to the west?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
This week, we venture to the small South East Asian nation of Brunei to talk to James about the place he grew up. How does a nation end up with 0 public debt? How does a society function with two simultaneous law codes? How does a small country end up linking its economy to one of the fastest growing places in the world?
You can find James at Aeontheweeb on Youtube or as Aeonxii on Twitch
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This week, we head to the Atlantic coastline of South-West Africa as Fin talks to Nina about one of her beloved home nations, Namibia. How did World War I complicate the country's existence as a German colony? How does a national identity form in a country with no majority ethnic group and nine official languages? How might a booming economy not necessarily be good news for a country's citizens? This episode contains a surprising number of cow-based anecdotes and references!
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
'Passport People' skirts over to North Africa this week as Fin sits down with Paul to chat about the famous city of Alexandria. What cultural influences have left their mark on the city over time? What effect did the Arab Spring have on local life? What are the citizens doing to save one of the world's most vulnerable cities to climate change?
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/ or following our Instagram @islandlifeproductions
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
‘Passport People’ makes its debut voyage into Eastern Europe as Fin chats to Sharleen about her adopted hometown of Riga. How have cultural influences from across Europe converged in Rigan architecture? How has Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacted local fears of a similar local intervention? How are trains the key for Riga’s bright future?
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/ or following our Instagram @islandlifeproductions
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
‘Passport People’ heads to the Caribbean this week as Fin sits down with Shomari to discuss the misunderstood island nation of Barbados. What more is there to the island than sea and surf? What has the country done to secure one of the world’s highest literacy rates? What impact as local hero Rihanna’s global success had on the country?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
‘Passport People’ returns to France this week as we talk to Sabine about the Greater Paris region. What is the Parisian identity? What cultural opportunities exist for suburban residents? What is going to happen when the Olympics roll into town in 2024?
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/ or following our Instagram @islandlifeproductions
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checking out our website at islandlifeproductions.com
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
This week on ‘Passport People’, we’re returning to the land down under to talk to Melbournian Liam about his adopted home town. What’s going on with the coffee culture? What’s going on with the extensive public transport developments? What’s going on with the ironic cultural policies?
Warning - this episode contains significant amounts of "Queensland bashing"
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‘Passport People’ is back and we kick off our season of the kindness of strangers in Indonesia, the country that stole Nad’s heart. How can local economics, tourism and the environment all be balanced simultaneously? Is everything people say about Bali true? What are the beauties of being alone on an island with nothing but the sea?
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'Passport People' is back with Season 6 premiering on May 25th! Before we get started though, Fin has some quick words about what to expect from this unique, upcoming series.
On the season finale of 'Passport People' Season 5, we return to Scotland to talk to Ignite Theatre Founder Aileen about the West Glasgow community of Knightswood. What does reverse gentrification look like? What can theatre do to make a difference to intercultural neighbourhood relations? What does it take to build strong community bonds between different organisations?
Find out more about Aileen's company Ignite Theatre by:
-following them on Facebook at facebook.com/IgniteTheatreGlasgow
-following their Instagram at @ignitetheatreglasgow
-following their Twitter at twitter.com/glasgow_ignite
-checking out their website at ignitetheatreglasgow.org/
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/ or following our Instagram @islandlifeproductions
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
On the occasion of the 50th full episode of 'Passport People', host Fin finally takes the chair to talk about London, the city he has lived in the longest. What's up with the crazy prices? What's the definition of a Londoner? What's happening to the eels in the Thames *the answer will surprise you?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
We're visiting our second English county of the season as 'Passport People' heads north to chat to Indra about Lancashire, the land of the red rose. Can art really change the world? What was the Industrial Revolution? Is there a price too great to defend what you believe in?
Find out more about Indra's work by:
-following her Instagram at @indra.wilson99
-following her Twitter at twitter.com/IndraWilson6300
-checking out the website for Toonspeak at toonspeak.co.uk/
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/ or following our Instagram @islandlifeproductions
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
We're heading back to the land down under this week to talk to Vikki about the farming region of Gippsland. What does it take to manage 100 hectares of Australian farmland? What does the path to an arts career in Scotland look like? What is Australia's current relationship with its indigenous peoples?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
We're investigating the Entente Cordiale this week as we talk to British educator Stephen about his 40-year overstay in France. What keeps attracting foreigners to France? What on earth is an international school? What's going on with the polling numbers ahead of the upcoming French Presidential election?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
We're back in the South-West of England this week to talk to fellow wanderer Andy about his time growing up in Somerset. How does the new-age culture of Glastonbury and Bristol contrast with more traditional elements of county life? How come rural communities fall behind on healthy masculinity conversations? How does a World Heritage Site city function in modern-day Britain?
Find out more about Andy's work through his company Voicebox by:
-liking their Facebook page at facebook.com/VoiceboxOrg
-following their Twitter page at twitter.com/voiceboxtweets
-checking out their website at voiceboxcic.com
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This week we're in Cornwall talking to theatre nomad Chris about the fishing town of Mousehole. What remains of this tourist destination's fishing heritage? What is a budding Cornish artist supposed to do for professional development? What original history remains of the only place to experience a landing by the Spanish armada?
Find out more about Chris' work by heading to his website at www.chrisgrady.org
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We're taking our second trip to Singapore and the western suburb of Jurong to talk to budding educator Maya. What is growing up in Singapore's industrial heartland like? What's with the unique housing situation? What do shopping malls mean to Singaporeans?
Find out more about Maya's work by checking out her Instagram account @alisainmayaland
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This week, we take our first trip to Scandinavia to speak to our youngest-ever 'Passport People' guest, Vastra Hamnen native Lowe! How does a basketball court foster a community atmosphere? How does a neighbourhood in Malmo become the first in the world to be carbon neutral? How does growing up in today's chaos affect the way you see the world?
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We're back just in time for Christmas and this year, we're heading to everybody's favourite boot-shaped nation as Ida tells us everything we need to know about Southern Italy. Why is Italy so divided between Northern and Southern identities? How accurate are the mafia-based stereotypes? What makes nativity scenes in Italy quite so unique (it will surprise you)?
Find out more about Ida's work by:
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heading to the website of her company Moving Dreamers at movingdreamerstheatrecompany.com/
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checking out the contrastinfusionlab Facebook page at facebook.com/contrastinfusionlab
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
In the Season Finale of 'Passport People', we are back in the room for an in-person recording with Phil, the Brit who spent lockdown in Spain. What does the Muslim heritage of Granada mean for its identity as a city today? What does being Spanish actually mean? What impact will Brexit have on the many Brits who call Andalusia home?
We talk a lot about our exclusive-to-Patreon 'Tales of Andalusia' vlog series in this episode. You can check it out by:
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taking a look at this awesome trailer for the series - https://vimeo.com/534441318
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checking out Episode 1 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_E8wOq7zD0
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at islandlifeproductions.com
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
It's our third episode on home term and as per our tradition, this season's episode 9 speaks to talented Edinburgh born-and-bred musician Scott. How has Edinburgh changed over Scott's lifetime? How has COVID affected Edinburgh's music scene? How will gentrification define the way Edinburgh is seen domestically and internationally for decades to come?
Find out more about Scott's work by:
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following him on Instagram at @scottbathgatemusic
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liking his Facebook page at facebook.com/scottbathgatemusic
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following his music on all good music platforms
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liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at islandlifeproductions.com
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
We return to the French capital this week to talk to the American who made her home in one of its immigrant quarters. What is #babelville? What is the legacy of Belleville export Edith Piaf on the area? What defines an area being beautiful (especially when it has a dirty and messy reputation)? Warning - for the first time in 'Passport People' history, this episode contains swearing in two languages!
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We're heading over the Solent this week to talk to Rob about growing up on the Isle of Wight. What role do arts organisations have to play in rural communities? How valuable is tourism to the island's economy and identity? Is there a charm in being secluded from the rest of the world? This episode contains a hilarious anecdote involving a squirrel and a ferry that you won't want to miss!
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This week we're back on British soil talking to Nicky about the place synonymous with her tertiary education. What is studying in a British university town really like? What role does cultural outreach and engagement play within largely affluent communities? What does a sense of "space" and "place" really mean in the context of human memories?
Find out more about Nicky's work by:
-following her on Twitter @DrNickyA
-watching this video on the project festival Nicky references at the end of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30gXrAd_bTg&t
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This week we're taking our second visit to Latin America to meet one of its nations newest inhabitants in Sam. How does a Brit find himself making a life in Honduras? How have East Asian influences become a more popular part of local culture than Spanish heritage? How can the country and its people overcome the corruption that has been built into its governance systems since the colonial era? WARNING - this episode includes a story about two frisky vultures that whilst not explicit, you might not want to have to explain to children.
Find out more about Sam's work by visiting his blog at samwoolston.blog
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
This week we're headed back down to the Southern tip of Africa to chat to Beata and visit the township of Soweto. How does a Pole end up falling in love with a part of suburban Johannesburg? How do you communicate when the most common first language is only spoken by 40% of a local population? How have years of apartheid and oppression shaped one of the world's most exciting cultural hotbeds?
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
For the first time since our Valentine's Day mini-episode, 'Passport People is heading back to the French capital to record a main show spectacular with resident expat Clarence. How does somebody from New Jersey end up settling in Paris? Is Paris the "city of light" or the "city of love" or both? What the heck is going on in the suburbs around Paris?
Find out more about Clarence's work by visiting his company's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thebigfunkcompany/
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In a 'Passport People' first, we showcase our first ever lake whilst talking to Lake Garda native Claudia. How come a lake can be thought of as a region? Why leave an Italian natural paradise? Will things ever be the same again post-COVID for ordinary Italians?
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Passport People is back with a bang as we make our first ever journey to South-Eastern Europe to the small Serbian town of Kanjiza to talk to Slovenian arts professional Tatjana. How does growing up in Yugoslavia affect your national identity? How does a village that spent its history under Central European occupation adapt to its Serbian identity? How come pineapples were such an exciting fruit?
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checking out our website at islandlifeproductions.com
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
Ding, dong merrily on high! We have another 'Passport People' Christmas Special ready for your listening enjoyment as Fin speaks to his Auntie Rachel about her North Yorkshire home town of Osmotherley. Why run up and down muddy hills for fun? Why is there peace to be found living in a town of 668 people? Why is Christmas more important in 2020 than ever before? WARNING - contains significant amounts of dog interaction!
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'Island Life Productions' have been working on a brand new fiction podcast series! 'Welcome to the Quids Inn' is the story of five young people simultaneously hired by the Edinburgh Newington branch of the Quids Inn, Britain's finest chain of budget hotels. The series explores the group's interactions, stories, misadventures and fun whilst working hard maintaining the reception desk, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Episodes are released every Thursday and you can access them at:
Apple - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/welcome-to-the-quids-inn/id1531228645
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/7rkzsWXLoi8Jf2Yz0PoiMJ
We look forward to hearing what you think and to bringing you brand new 'Passport People' episodes very soon!
In the meantime, please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/islandlifeproductions to consider supporting our work!
In the final episode of Season 3 of 'Passport People', we are talking to the ITI NEAP co-President himself about his hometown-ship of Highfield. What actually is a township? How does somebody growing up in that environment find their way into theatre? Why is one of the most culturally significant areas of Zimbabwe still untouched by modern gentrification?
Find out more about Lloyd's work by visiting his:
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Facebook profile - facebook.com/coordinator.zimbabwe
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academy's Facebook page - facebook.com/zimtheatreacademy
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festival's Facebook page - facebook.com/mitambotheatre
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
In the penultimate episode of our all-digital series of 'Passport People', we are talking to internationally-minded musician Sandra about her birthplace, the island of Java. How does a predominately Muslim island interact with its Buddhist and Hindu past? How can a person find home when they can't point to it on a map? How come #contextislove when it comes to dealing with the threat against some of the most incredible biodiversity in the world?
Find out more about Sandra's work by:
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looking her up under 'Sandrayati Fay' on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter
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checking out her bandcamp at sandrayati.bandcamp.com
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visiting her patreon at patreon.com/sandrayati
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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visiting our Patreon at patreon.com/islandlifeproductions
We're back in eastern Asia to talk to Korean artistic mastermind Yena about the Seocho-gu area of Seoul that she calls home. What is "cheap capitalism" and what does it have to do with the way gentrification defines parts of cities? What is the difference between creativity and artistry? What happens when a music video showcasing the area becomes the first video to reach one billion views on YouTube?
Find out more about Yena's work by visiting her:
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company's Instagram: @nanadashii
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project's Facebook: facebook.com/kleinkunstparty
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-liking our Facebook page at facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
-checking out our website at islandlifeproductions.com
This weeks marks our first trip to the British capital as we make up the District line to Adam at the farthest point of East London. Is the London Borough of Havering actually London or actually Essex? How does a kid growing up next to fields of wheat find their way to a career in theatre? Can one balance local pride with intercultural collaboration in an area that voted emphatically for Brexit?
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
Today we're heading to Prague's artistic district to meet Lea, a Slovenian performance artist who came to Prague 7 as a student and left a piece of herself there. How hard is it to integrate into the artistic community in a foreign country? How is beer so cheap (and what do you drink in Prague if you don't drink beer)? How can we find beauty in the things that people throw away?
Find out more about Lea's work by visiting her:
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Instagram: @lea_kukovicic
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/aelcicivokuk
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Website: leakukovicic.com
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
We're back on in the far east this week in the Filipino capital of Manila where D talks about the city he was born and raised in. How do people interact with each other in the world's most densely populated city? How do people communicate with each other when everybody is raised with different languages? How do people come up with repurposed military jeeps as a new mode of public transportation?
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
We head out into the Mediterranean this week to talk to West Ham fan Ex about his unique connection to the Spanish island of Ibiza. How does an East Londoner fall in love with a way of life so geographically and culturally far from his own? How does a place represent coming-of-age and growing with new experiences? How does an island held up by tourism balance its home identity with its international accessibility?
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
We take our first trip to Latin America this week as we visit Jeff to talk about the power region of the continent's largest country. How is it possible that hardly anybody has heard of Sao Paulo, one of the world's largest cities? How come the race conversation means even more than normal in Brazil? How did Bolsonaro rise through the ranks to become one of the world's most controversial leaders?
Find out more about Jeff's company 'Coletivo Egrégora' by visiting their:
-Instagram: @coletivo.egregora
-Facebook: www.facebook.com/coletivoegregora/
Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:
-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
We're back on British soil as we join Penny in one of the United Kingdom's most storied towns. What is an Avalonian and is Penny one of them? What is a Tor and why is it so impressive? What's with a small town in Somerset becoming the supposed home of both King Arthur and one of the world's biggest music festivals?
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
We came back early to keep our round-the-world audio adventure on the road and this week, it's a brother-sister special as Fin's sister Maya joins him for the premiere of season three! How does living in Bali inspire somebody towards a career in the arts? What is home-schooling from the middle of the rice fields like? Where does Bali go from here after its tourism foundations were rocked first by the eruption of sacred volcano Mount Agung and then hit by the global pandemic that is COVID-19. Expect banter, in-jokes and some classic sibling reminiscing!
Check out Big Love Bali at www.biglovebali.com/
Check out Big Love Bali's Instagram page @biglovebali and the We Are Lila Instagram page @wearelila
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
Some thoughts from us about the state of the world and things you should be aware of before we dive into the third season of Passport People which premieres on June 9th 2020.
We conclude Season Two on the island nation of Singapore where Gaurav on his unique country. What's it like being on an island that is also a city that is also a country? What's it like to live in large buildings with people who look different to you whilst sharing your nationality? What's it like to live in a democracy who have elected the same political party since the country's independence?
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liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
We head back down under this week as we speak to Nadia, the Kiwi who roamed the world. How come New Zealand is leading the world through its attitude to diversity? Why are these islands a paradise to grow up on? What lies at the heart of one of the world's most unique cultural identities? Plus a bit about orks hanging out in quarries and music from our guest herself.
To connect more with Nadia's music, find her using her stage name (Miss Leading) at:
-Bandcamp: missleading.bandcamp.com
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Leading-399024354003357/
Find out more about Island Life Productions and our work by:
-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
In an episode recorded on location, John & Harry of 'Beyond the Boxset' talk about the great city of Leeds. How do two people from Wales and Merseyside end up making their home in Leeds? Is it cool to love the arts and podcasting even in a regional city? Why does everybody want a piece of the action in West Yorkshire? There's also a story about a burglar alarm that will haunt your nightmares.
John & Harry record a podcast every week called 'Beyond the Boxset' in which they pitch prequels, sequels and spinoffs to films that don't have any. You can find them by searching for them on whatever platform you are listening to this episode right now!
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It's our second episode on Edinburgh but this time, we are talking to Richard, an Englishman who made his way up to Auld Reekie and never left. What was hotel management life like? What mandate to public spaces have towards artists? What makes Edinburgh such a beautiful place to live?
To find out more about Richard's work:
-visit artrac.co.uk
-visiting the arts and crafts collective in Causewayside, Edinburgh
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This week we travel to the largest city in the land down under where we are joined by Jasmin, a German whose experiences in Sydney were transformative. Why does Sydney feel so globally connected given its geographical location? Why is Sydney ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities if it's so expensive? Why is going to Australian east coast the most German thing a person could do?
To find out more about Jasmin and her work:
- visit her Linkedin profile at linkedin.com/in/jasmin-geissen-1696b3139/
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We're headed down south to the Rainbow Nation this week where Sally shares her memories of growing up in one of the most politically volatile environments in history. How is apartheid still affecting the country? Does the beauty of South Africa shine through? What is it like to be living miles away following events from the English south coast?
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This week, we hop back over to Edinburgh and head up to the northern community of Leith where our born and bred 'Leither' guest tells us about the counter-culture that defines them from the city centre. What is the Leith identity? How real is Trainspotting? Isn't extending a city's tram system to reach your neighbourhood always a good thing?
To find out more about Brad:
- visit his peronal instagram (bradlewiscannon) or his poetry instagram (bradlewispoetry)
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-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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We're in the Dutch capital this week looking at one of the world's most multi-dimensional cities through the context of an old diocese. How does a major modern city operate in a space covered in canals and swampland? How does a diocese end up becoming a space for socially inclusive living for all? How do the diverse range of Amsterdammers from all over the world manage to interact with each other?
To find out more about Betina's and the Diocese's work:
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visit diaconie.org
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head to betinadraws.portfoliobox.net
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We've opted for warmer climates this week as we head to the tropical climate of Bermuda. What was it like growing up on an island in the middle of the Atlantic? How was the transition to mainland life? What are the realities of 'hurricane season'?
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We're back and we've only gone and landed an interview with the multi-skilled head of Creative Edinburgh, Briana Pegado! In this episode we talk how beautiful our home nation is, what's it like being two BAME creatives in a country that is 97% white and why the future of the arts is data-driven innovation!
Find out more about Briana and the work that Creative Edinburgh do by:
-visiting creative-edinburgh.com
-connecting on instagram at briana.pegado
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-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
-checking out our website at www.islandlifeproductions.com
In this mini-episode, we're answering one question - is there such thing as love being in the air? How better to answer this question than by talking about the city of love itself. Where else in the world can you find romance in glittering Eiffel Towers, British Council events and Irish Pubs showing mediocre English football?
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-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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In our final episode of season one, we are talking to Aiva and learning about her life-long love affair with forests. What makes forests so special? How do we create the right balance of environmental exposure and accessibility? Is there any hope left for saving our planet?
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In this season's penultimate episode, we are off to the north end of California to chat with Ewan about the great storied city of San Francisco. How come a Scot ends up falling for a city on the American west coast? Doesn't the counter-culture rub other Americans the wrong way? Why do we all need a little more baseball and burgers in our lives? This episode comes with a warning of a lot of craziness and not for the faint of heart (or those who dislike sharks).
Find out more about Ewan's vast array of work by tracking him down on Twitter at @Ewan (and yes, he does get fanmail for the other famous Scottish Ewan)
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We're back in the English north west this week to talk to Edinburgh-based theatre-maker James about England's largest town. How come it used to be called Stopford? Where does Stockport start and Manchester begin? What effect has the education system had on similar towns?
Find out more about James' company (Aulos Productions) by visiting www.aulosproductions.com/
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This week, it's a break from chilly Scottish winter and a visit to Greece's capital city through the eyes of theatre-maker and dancer Valia. Is there a cliche about growing up in Greece? Are Greeks really still recovering from the 2008 Financial Crash? How international a city is present-day Athens?
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We're talking to Maxime today who gives us a full introspective of the true nature of French culture. What is growing up in French culture really like? What effect did the rise of the anime counter-culture have amongst local young people? How can the French learn from Scotland?
For more information on Maxime's work, visit - https://www.kissmaxime.com/
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This week, we're talking to Milan-based filmmaker Giulia about Puglia, her family's region. Why would anybody ever leave this paradise on the Mediterranean? What's up with all the different dialects of Italian? How seriously do Puglians take their olive oil?
To keep updated with Giulia's work:
-check out her instagram account - @giuliadadamo
-subscribe to her YouTube page at www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlhiXWtMbXwtb0K99TqR5Q
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-liking our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/islandlifeproductions/
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'Tis the season to be jolly, so we're talking to Melanie, a woman who grew up in the world's Christmas capital. How come a Russian family ends up emigrating to Strasbourg? Is Strasbourg supposed to be French or German or Alsatian (like the dog) and is that why the EU Parliament is based there? What is it like when every year a traditional German Christmas market takes over a French city centre for a whole month?
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This week, we're on home turf talking to one of Edinburgh's up and coming musical talents, Harry Bongo. What is the Edinburgh sound (if that's even a thing)? How do we really feel about August in Auld Reekie? Why is the upcoming UK general election causing a dilemma for Scots?
To keep updated with Harry Bongo's work, go to harrybongo.sunnyleith.co.uk/
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This week, we're off to the Great White North to meet Jacintha, a full-fledged Canuck and our awesome mum! What is the West/East Coast cultural divide like? Is there really such thing as a Canadian identity? How much time can we spend talking about the nature? You will want to stick around to the end of this one, it gets a little crazy!
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In the first episode of 'Passport People', we meet Adil from Liverpool and get to chatting all things Merseyside. What was growing up in one of the world's most famous port cities like? How much are the football team part of the local culture? And what's up with those lads that everybody keeps calling 'The Fab Four'?
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