It's Across the Pondcast: Recent Episodes
Across The Pondcast
Welcome to It's Across The Podcast with Dave and Abby. We are two Americans living on opposite sides of the pond. Our show is an eclectic collection of nerdy topics with a helpful side of humor.
In this episode, Dave and Abby discuss some of our favorite Greek myth retelling we’ve read recently.
Dave and Abby discuss The Black Death but then sweeten it with cute discussions of baby animals.
Dave and Abby talk about some of their memorable childhood moments like seeing Jurassic Park as a 4 year old.
Dave and Abby discuss the burning of Washington DC as part of The War of 1812 and dive down a bunch of historical rabbit holes in the process.
Dave and Abby dive back into the world of Bridgerton only to look at The Regency period in relation to the tv show.
Dave and Abby discuss the origins of Valentine’s Day and the romantic and badass man behind it.
Dave and Abby take turns talking about what we’re thankful for in the challenging year that is 2020.
Dave and Abby try something new and breakdown the lyrics to the 1982 Madness song Our House.
In this episode, Dave and Abby discuss their favorite plants and some of their plants in their homes.
We talk about Gretna Green in Scotland and why it’s been a big wedding destination for over 200 years.
In today’s episode we discuss Sybil Ludington’s Midnight Ride during the American Revolution.
Dave and Abby discuss the history of presidential candidates using songs on the campaign trail.
Dave and Abby discuss a friendly conflict known as The Whiskey War “fought” over an Arctic island.
Abby and Dave discuss Robert Todd Lincoln who was associated with 3 presidential assassinations during his lifetime.
Abby and Dave share their answers about each other over 20 questions so you could get to know us better!
Abby and Dave talk about what kinds of things we’re doing during the quarantine to keep ourselves preoccupied.
Abby and Dave discuss what we’re grateful for and what we’re looking forward to in the next decade.
Dave and Abby discuss for a brief time how Halloween used to be a holiday of romantic traditions.
Dave and Abby celebrate 50 episodes of Across the Pondcast with a 50 fun facts episode. Prepare to learn so many crazy things!
Abby takes us inside Rosslyn Chapel in Edinburg, Scotland to meet William The Chapel Cat!
Dave and Abby take a trip back in time to look at three American real-life legends in Davey Crockett, Daniel Boone, and Johnny Appleseed.
Spring is finally here! Dave and Abby talk about some traditions and stories behind spring and Easter.
In this week's episode, we discuss the stories of The Blue People of Kentucky and The Green Children of Woolpit!
In this week's episode, Abby gives us a brief but informative education on Jack the Ripper.
In this episode, Dave and Abby discuss the origins of peanut butter and all the different ways you can enjoy it!
In today's episode, Dave and Abby discuss the myth of Atlantis and tie it in with the Disney movie Atlantis.
Hip Hip Hooray, thanks for celebrating our 2 year anniversary with us! We celebrated by recording this anniversary episode about one of America's Founding Fathers, George Washington!
Dave and Abby try to rank our favorite Disney movies which quickly turns into reminiscing about so many other Disney creations.
Dave and Abby discuss the history of nudity in the episode. We take a look at the difference between nudity and naturism and go through various things you can do while in your birthday suit!
In this week's episode, we discuss random facts like why does Santa go down the chimney and what's the deal with mistletoe?
Dave and Abby discuss differing Christmas traditions from across the pond. From chocolate oranges to wassailing, this episode will have you ready for the Christmas season!
Dave and Abby discuss some of history's greatest philanderers like Henry VIII and Casanova.
In this episode, Dave and Abby discuss the importance of remembering your history for the present by sharing the story of Anne Frank.
Dave and Abby take a special trip to Halloween for the spooky month of October. The episode is about all things gothic.
In this week's episode, Abby and Dave discuss wardrobe malfunctions throughout history.
We are on the same side of the pond again! Dave and Abby talk about bears, both real and fictional. What's your favorite bear?
Dave and Abby discuss the historical and cultural traditions of vampires. Caution: it may get a little awkward.
Abby and Dave tackle the history of women's underwear the best we can without getting too confused about fashion.
This episode contains a special surprise, Abby and Dave are in the same place! A new installment in the "Haven't the Foggiest Series"!
This week's episode we discuss the brilliant idea in the 1930s that saw librarians delivering books to rural Kentucky.
This episode sees the return of "Have you the Foggiest" as we each dig up phrase. We also toss in some discussion about the 2018 Winter Olympics.
We just discuss some random facts that are you sure to surprise you or give you a laugh.
We discuss some of our favorite reads. Dave mentions his first time reading a sex scene in a book cue blushing.
We kick off a new series "Haven't the Foggiest" where we try to stump each other with a random fact or phrase.
We discuss our love of all dinosaurs and the various thoughts on their extinction. We also pay some homage to Jurassic Park.
Abby just arrived back from a trip to Iceland and we learn some neat tidbits about a unique place.
We discuss two of our favorite folklore legends: King Arthur and Paul Bunyan. You can thank pancakes for this inspiration.
This week's episode has us taking a look at all the various major sports across the world! Nerds talking sports is everything you ever wanted.
This week's episode was the first of a two-part series on the American Revolution. This half is about the war from the British point of view.
This week's episode was the first of a two-part series on the American Revolution. This half is about the war from the British point of view.
We discuss all kinds of food from Great Britain and try to find an equivalent in America. We apologize if it makes you hungry!