Hi we're Josh an aspiring comedian from the U.K. & Michelle Christine a comedian from Canada - together we are Across The Pond. Sharing the importance of opening up & building new relationships with people from all over the globe. Join us as we share strategies and examples of just how to engage that important energy in life known as People Power. Cover art photo provided by Vanessa Ives on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vanessaives
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Oop • Ep 18 - What’s your Adventure? Today is a hilltop discussion
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What moments have stuck out in your life that went a bit wrong, went a bit right, or stayed with you because of how unique they were? Michelle and Josh recount their hike through thorns to capture their favourite view of Cyprus. Life may not turn out the way you plan, but it’s unexpected moments are often the ones we reminisce fondly.…
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Ep 17 - What do you do when you hit a creative block?
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Stuck in a rut? Have a deadline that needs work for? How can you produce content when you’re feeling blocked? Josh & Michelle discuss solutions to the ‘creative block’.
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Ep 16 - What is Cyprus? Josh & Michelle have found somewhere actually outside the EU but how is it?
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Ever wondered about that little island below Turkey that gets all the Sun? Ever been to a distant place in the Winter? Ever thought about what it’s like to live more than 30 days in Cyprus? Join Josh & Michelle as they reveal the truths & ups and downs of living in Northern Cyprus.
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Ep 15 - Why is insecurity so prevalent in society today?
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From school-time to going clubbing as an adult we all have feelings of insecurity and we all see people over-compensating for their own insecurities. Why is so much of our modern day world so centred around humans’ greatest fears? This and other notions are explored in a special ‘across the border’ episode.…
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Ep 14 - What is this thing called fame that people crave?
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The struggle with fame is that once you have it, it’s almost impossible for it to go away. How does it affect a person, and what are it’s pros and cons? We also discuss some other random asides, and it may include Harry Potter & Hermione Granger.
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Ep 13 - What good can Conor McGregor do now?
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Josh & Michelle evaluate the Conor McGregor v Khabib Nurmagomedov fight, Conor’s well known speech antics & the fallout of their behaviour. How would the world benefit if this much attention was given to more important world issues?
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How has age, careers and relationships changed our perception? As kids we tend to enjoy trying new things and making mistakes but as adults we fear how being bad at something affects our image. We discuss this and more in one of our more conversations style episode. Let’s us know if you liked it @LaughingMountie…
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Josh & Michelle tackle the difficult reality of not getting your heart’s desires when or how you expect to receive them.
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Ep 10 - What men and women what to hear about each other
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Michelle and Josh go through r/askmen and r/askwomen to tackle popular questions folks want to hear from the opposite sex. What do you miss about being a younger man? What movie you watched that has scarred you for life? What are you just now starting to realise about life? We even have our first outtake at the end :)…
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Ep 9 - What is happiness & how can you get more of it?
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What turns your frown upside down? Happiness comes from many sources, but can you buy it? Michelle and Josh discuss different things that bring them joy, some which have lasted long-term and some which have fizzled out.
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Do we really need to know that much about Ben Affleck’s rehabilitation progress? What is the influence of modern day media on our public behaviour? How has our access to funny videos and photos altered our sympathies for someone who has injured themselves? These topics & mentions of a troublesome cat are just a few of the many things that Josh & Mi…
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Ep 7 - Working your way to Good Relationships
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Michelle & Josh discuss different aspects of communication within relationships. Whether it be co-workers, friends or those in intimate relationships.
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Ep 6 - How can we improve the Education System?
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Michelle & Josh decide to tackle the topic what we aren’t taught in school & how the education system can be improved if we put our post-educational minds to it.
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The U.K. Office was a hit. The. U.S. Office was a hit. Today Josh & Michelle decide to explore whether equivalent T.V. shows across the pond from one another compare.
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Michelle challenges Josh to share their Top 10 Movies together and see who has the best list.
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On this podcast Michelle poses ‘askreddit’ questions to Josh & herself to answer. These include what super villain’s motivations do you most relate to, the best flight experience you’ve had & what skill would you develop if you were how would you were incarcerated for 10 years?
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The importance of communication and lifestyle compatibility in a relationship... Josh & Michelle dig deep and answer the questions topping the relationship forum on reddit.
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Ep 1 - Took the plunge. Across the Pond :)
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How we met, who we are, discussing the importance of relationships, life, Survivor, dealing with depression, and coming out the other side.
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