Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Imodium? Check. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey as Andy and Nick try to fly this plane. They'll be chatting to special guests about travel hacks, destinations of choice and the transformative power of working or studying overseas. Travel is back and there is always time to kill in an airport. You could spend it in a Burger King or you could listen to some inspirational tales from life's frequent flyers. Final call for this lo-fi, high-flying podcast ody ...
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An inside look at some of the key decisions, people and places shaping the future of Leeds.
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Thank you for joining me again this week to explore our psychic and mediumship faculties AND paranormal science. Come and find me exploring the psychic faculty on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/psychicmatters/. You can find my soothing meditations, workshop and events, including mediumship demonstrations at https://anntheato.com Sweatshirts and merch at https://psychic-matters.teemill.com NEW PODCASTS arriving in September 2024 – I have interviewed some incredible guests for you. SUBSCR ...
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Send us a text A working class hero, Damien Page (New Buckinghamshire University) is a Vice Chancellor who isn't interested in anything other than making a difference to real people, in the real world. He joins the TFTDL flight crew to tell us how a full moon party in Thailand started a voyage into education that transformed his life and many other…
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Send us a text Professor Eunice Simmons (University of Chester) is our first Vice Chancellor on the show! Proving we have listeners at the top of higher education food chain (one for the haters) this episode takes listeners on a trip to the tropical forests of Borneo, digging the Channel Tunnel and close encounters with a jaguar in Belize! The tall…
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Frequent Flyers Club (Your Stories) October 2024
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Send us a text Andy and Nick explain their extended absence from the podcast with a shocking revelation that a former guest had a job offer rescinded for appearing on the show because it was seen as 'unprofessional'! The podcast folklore grows but this can't be real, can it? Once we got over the sadness followed by incandescent rage - we decided to…
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PM 106: THE PRIVATE SITTING: Ann Théato interviews Richard Cuthbert
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Send us a text Join us in this enlightening podcast episode as we dive into the fascinating world of mediumship with Richard Cuthbert, a renowned psychic medium, Spiritualist minister, and educator. Discover Richard's incredible journey from recognising his mediumistic abilities as a teenager to becoming a respected figure within the Spiritualists'…
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Send us a text Buy-a-donkey or more accurately "Baie Dankie" is the Afrikaans for thank you - a gratitude we owe the lovely Lesinda Leightly (PSI) for the sensory overload that is this episode. She takes the TFTDL flight crew on a road trip along the Garden Route to Cape Town. We stop to ride an ostrich, swim with sharks, ride a foofy slide and dri…
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Send us a text Recorded on Australia Day, Nik Higgin's (The Ambassador Platform) beams us in to Sydney, a harbour view and the smell of eucalyptus. Drink it in... and then blackout at a 7-Eleven. A loveable character with his own unique style, Nik's life view is to live and let live, including his desire to take off his shoes. He has some excellent…
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Send us a text At the age of 48, James Rice (IBT College) weighed 300 pounds (135kg/21.5 stone) was pre-diabetic, with high blood pressure and arthritis and could barely fit into XXXL shirts. Then one day a former student who he had supported to study in Canada, opened a gym, and James began a total life transformation. This episode is so surreal y…
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Frequent Flyers Club (Your Stories) May 2024
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Send us a text In this short interlude episode we get to know Nat Cole, director of operations at The Ambassador Platform who have been sponsoring the podcast. We discuss the incredible student stories that have featured in recent episodes and Nat's own adventures learning to drive in India. Your stories, features the winners of our 'Road Warriors'…
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Send us a text Life is full of risks - including starting your own business, having a picnic in the Maasai Mara or saying way too much on a podcast. In this episode we take listeners on an audio safari with Jeff Williams (CEO and founder of Enroly). He tells us about his close encounters with a Dik-Dik, surviving the mean streets of London and quit…
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Send us a text Nothing ventured, nothing gained for our tiger queen, Ula Tang-Plowman (University of Central Lancashire). Forged in the steel city of Wuhan, she came to the UK as a student with a pocket full of cash and a taste for the hottest chillies on earth. Little did she know how much her inner strength would be tested in life and how she wou…
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Send us a text Is there a party at mother's? You bet there is. Life is just one big playground for Adam Pettit (AECC Global) who joins the TFTDL crew to discuss being a player in a global game of ‘tag’. After reading about a group of players in the New York Times, Adam and his friends decided to play the game themselves. A decade later, with player…
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#38 Tales from the Departure Lounge LIVE with Mark Pettitt
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Send us a text London calling! Andy and Nick took to the stage at The PIE Live Europe '24 to record a live episode with Mark Pettitt, founder of Edified. Mark takes us on a magical mystery tour of his life adventures starting in 1970's New Zealand via Russia, Colombia and his home in Australia. Expect strong language (so much so we had to get the b…
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Send us a text The University of Oxford is consistently ranked as the best university in the world, yet it is often accused of elitism and archaic traditions. The TFTDL crew speak to international graduate Anvee Bhutani, a journalist at The Telegraph, about her time at Oxford and she doesn't hold back! From celebrity classmates to abhorrent behavio…
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Send us a text Dev Desai is part of the 'studytuber' phenomenon of student influencers. He generated millions of views on social media by documented his study abroad experience in Australia and answering questions from other students online. Fast-forward five years since his graduation and he has turned that online community into a successful media…
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Send us a text A story of hope. At age 11 Nhial was separated from his family when armed militia attacked his village in Ethiopia that borders South Sudan. He fled to Kukama Refugee Camp in Kenya, a settlement over over 300,000 displaced people, where he found solace in school and pursued his dream of becoming a journalist. By reaching out to the w…
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#34 Wali & Wahab Yasini (The Great Escape)
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Send us a text Wali and Wahab are two brothers studying in the UK having escaped Afghanistan after their mother was brutally murdered by the Taliban. Targeted because she was one of the first female judges in the country who had been trained by the International Bar Association, they too were at risk. Amid the chaos of withdrawal of US troops, a gr…
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Send us a text Gun violence is the number one killer of children and teens in the US. After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Florida, where a gunman killed 14 children and 3 teachers, Lane Murdock decided to take a stand. At just 15 years old, she led a global movement of National School Walkouts that inspired a generation. Over…
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PM 105: PRACTICAL MINDFULNESS: Thriving In Today's World
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by TeriLeigh, an extraordinary figure dedicated to making sense of the complexities of spirituality for everyday individuals. TeriLeigh has developed The MOZI Method, a series of quick and practical body-mind-spirit exercises that integrate yoga, meditation, breathwork, and shamanism into …
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PM 104: Creativity in Mediumship with Shelley Youell
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Send us a text Celebrate the mystical journey of creativity and spirituality with my latest podcast episode, featuring the profoundly talented, Shelley Youell, DSNU. Join us as we delve into Shelley's captivating narrative, from her humble beginnings in the world of hairdressing to her transformation into a gifted medium and spirit artist. Through …
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PM 103: Exploring Psychic Nights in English Pubs
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, Ann welcomes Dr. Josh Bullock from Kingston University and Dr. Caroline Starkey from the University of Leeds to discuss their groundbreaking research project, "Weekday Worldviews: The Patrons, Promise and Payoff of Psychic Nights in England." Dr. Bullock brings a sceptical perspective while Dr. Starkey is a f…
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PM 102: NLP's Toolkit for Breaking Stigmas
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Send us a text In this compelling episode, we have the privilege of hosting Marsha Vanwynsberghe, a renowned Author, Speaker, Publisher, and Master NLP Trainer with 25 years' experience in Kinesiology and personal training. Marsha's transformative journey transcends physical fitness, delving into profound emotional shifts and navigating through fam…
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PM 101: The Eyes of the Soul with Dominic Boag
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Send us a text In this captivating episode of Psychic Matters, I welcomed the extraordinary Dominic Boag, a highly acclaimed psychic and medium who has made a significant impact in both the UK and the United States. Despite being registered blind, Dominic's remarkable mediumship abilities set him apart as one of the youngest and most successful med…
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Frequent Flyers Club (Christmas Special) December 2023
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Send us a text Ho-Ho-Ho! Seasons greetings from the TFTDL flight crew. Andy and Nick are joined by Masha Kostromitina from the Duolingo English Test team to celebrate the podcast reaching 10,000 downloads in just 10 months. A huge thank you to all our Frequent Flyers Club listeners and sponsors. You are the tea to our biscuit. We recap our 'TFTDL R…
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#32 Simon Anholt (Good Country, Selfish Country)
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Send us a text Simon Anholt is the world's leading authority on 'nation brands' having coined the term in the 1990s. He is the founder of a number of global surveys that track the perception of countries and cities, including the Good Country Index and the Nation Brands Index. He joined the TFTDL crew to tell us why killing people is a bad thing, t…
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#31 Nick Golding (I Slept with Michael Jackson)
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Send us a text He has the charisma to be a lead singer in a band but instead he became a rockstar entrepreneur as one of the founding partners of CATS colleges and Cambridge Education Group. Nick Golding takes us on a walk on the wild side including mafia controlled Russia, bathing naked in Japan and sleeping with the King of Pop. From being the ba…
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Send us a text In this episode, award-winning reporter Karin Fischer from the Chronicle of Higher Education joins the TFTDL crew to discuss the BIG questions in geo-politics. Is the American dream still alive? Has the work of international education been eroded by trade wars with China? And why can't you get diet Dr Pepper in other parts of the wor…
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#29 Tales from the Departure Lounge LIVE with Jon Stauff
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Send us a text The British are coming! Andy and Nick touched down in the beautiful city of Boston, USA to record an episode on stage at The PIE Live North America conference '23 with Jon Stauff, assistant vice president for international affairs at South Dakota State University. Dressed as pilots (not Nazi officers or strippers) we talked to Jon ab…
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Send us a text We've teamed up with the lovely people at Duolingo to create the perfect travel mix-tape playlist on Spotify! Inspired by the guests, stories and destinations from the Tales from the Departure Lounge podcast. Listen to TFTDL Radio now! Link: https://spotify.link/R7MNuCESvDb Tales from the Departure Lounge is a Type Nine production fo…
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Send us a text Are you chopping onions or have you just brought a tear gas canister into your 15th floor apartment? Aussie country-kid, Marnie Watson (Acumen / Sannam S4 Group) chooses to disregard her own wedding anniversary to join the TFTDL flight crew and share some honesty and a whole lot of love with her favourite podders. We lurch from wardr…
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Send us a text The exploitation of international students for financial gain is an open secret in some parts of the world, and while many choose to look away, Earl Blaney has been calling out the darker side of the edu-immigration industry. He's a controversial figure, a whistleblower, a conspiracy theorist - and for a long time he has been a solit…
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Send us a text Do you want to change the world? Or at least leave it a little bit better than how you found it? Well then you need to get your hands dirty. Leanne Linacre (LILA* Liverpool, Lead5050) shares her epic journey with us, from a transformational experience as a backpacker to being CEO of a company whose mission it is to create a fairer wo…
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#25 Tony Eyles (This Is Your Captain Speaking)
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Send us a text This is the REAL life pilot episode! Tony Eyles is a first officer flying for British Airways. He joins the TFTDL flight crew to answer all your questions about planes, pilots and passengers. We take to the skies to talk about everything from turbulence to the Bermuda triangle, in an extremely honest interview about the aviation indu…
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PM 100: Milestone Moments: Celebrating 100 Podcast Episodes!
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Send us a text The Psychic Matters Podcast celebrates its 100th episode milestone and explores life-altering moments and spiritual growth while sharing insights into the host, Ann Theato’s creative processes and the logistical challenges of running a podcast. Ann reveals how topics are meticulously chosen and interviews are prepared. The podcast do…
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TFTDL Radio - (Everybody's Free) To Listen To Tales From The Departure Lounge
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Send us a text We've teamed up with the lovely people at Duolingo to create the perfect travel mix-tape playlist on Spotify! Inspired by the guests, stories and destinations from the Tales from the Departure Lounge podcast. Listen to TFTDL Radio now! Link: https://spotify.link/R7MNuCESvDb Today over 4500 institutions including Yale, Imperial and Tr…
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Send us a text Remember the 'Lonely Planet' days before the internet? All you needed was cash, a map and some resilience. Vanessa Varvas (UEL) tells the TFTDL flight crew how travel has made her a better person and a better leader. She takes us on a tour across Costa Rica, Serbia, Canada and China with a few car crashes on the way - and we learn to…
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Send us a text *NEW JINGLE ALERT* the 'No Status Blues' in Brazil. Brendan McGerty (Griffith College) left a drunken voice message in the TFTDL inbox about his airline status, so we just had to follow up. The result was this kaleidoscopic episode where we stagger from Speedos to a gun-to-the-head moment and eating scorpions via Amy Winehouse. Havin…
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PM 099: The Art of Doing Nothing: Lessons From My Vacation with Ann Theato
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Send us a text Welcome to another compelling episode of Psychic Matters, where I delve into the transformative concept of 'The Art of Doing Nothing.' In a world that often glorifies constant busyness, I invite you to explore the profound power of stillness in your life. Discover how moments of quiet can lead to enhanced clarity and a more fulfillin…
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#22 Ben McNally-Burn (The Nervous Traveller)
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Send us a text Do you ever get a little bit nervous and find yourself talking nonsense on a podcast? The TFTDL flight crew get chatty with Ben McNally-Burn (Education New Zealand) about everything from airplane food to dating while overseas. Ben explains his airport security rage, his nervous disposition and how it feels to be replaced by a family …
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Send us a text This is the money and power episode! Rupert Daniels has brokered some of the biggest commercial deals in the world, having worked for FIFA, Arsenal FC and his current role as director of services and skills for the UK's Department for Business and Trade. He is the secret driving force behind the international education strategy along…
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PM 098: Deckible: 500 Card Decks In Your Pocket with Nick Kellet
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Send us a text In this episode, I interview Nick Kellet, the creator of Deckible - your digital companion for card decks! Deckible is an essential tool in your daily practice, having a variety of card decks right at your fingertips, ready to provide guidance, inspiration, and self-reflection whenever you need it. Deckible is more than just a collec…
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PM 097: Being Wrong - Why It's So Right! with Ann Théato
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Send us a text Ann Théato delves into the fascinating world of psychics and mediums, discovering how even the most intuitive minds sometimes miss the mark. Learn why embracing these mistakes can be a pathway to profound revelations and stronger connections. Explore the untapped potential of errors in psychic readings, uncover the hidden lessons the…
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Send us a text This week's episode features my friend and fellow medium, Brian Bowles, who guides listeners through a transformative journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Join us for a fascinating discussion on The Gift of Mediumship, where Brian shares his invaluable wisdom on a range of topics, such as: strategies to conquer imposter sy…
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#20 Tales from the Departure Lounge LIVE with Louis Clay
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Send us a text Could we do it live down under? With Amy Baker standing in as co-host for Andy, we somehow managed to record an episode on stage at The PIE Live Australia '23 with Louis Clay, associate dean at Trinity College, University of Melbourne. Listen very carefully and you can actually hear people laughing ;) Louis was the perfect guest. A s…
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PM 095: Transformational Acupuncture with Dr Alex Joannou
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Send us a text Dr Alex Joannou is the leading global expert on depression and acupuncture, with a 40-year medical career, 400,000 patient consultations and 24 years as an acupuncturist, having provided over 60,000 acupuncture treatments. Get ready to explore “transformational acupuncture,” a scientific and spiritual treatment designed by Dr. Alex t…
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Send us a text Joe Shaw is the head coach at Saracens Rugby Club based in North London, and the current Premiership Rugby Champions. A former school mate of Andy's, this is a rare interview where Joe opens up about the importance of team culture in elite sport. Andy is also joined in this episode by Isobelle Panton (UA92) as a special guest host. T…
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TFTDL Radio - What's the purpose of your visit?
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Send us a text We've teamed up with the lovely people at Duolingo to create the perfect travel mix-tape playlist on Spotify! Inspired by the guests, stories and destinations from the Tales from the Departure Lounge podcast. Listen to TFTDL Radio now! Link: https://spotify.link/R7MNuCESvDb Tales from the Departure Lounge is a Type Nine production fo…
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Frequent Flyers Club (Your Stories) June 2023
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Send us a text In this short interlude episode we get to know Stefan Loncar and Loncom Consulting who have been sponsoring the podcast. As well as making data sexy Stefan has some strong opinions on Australian immigration, Czech tourists and Mexican cartels. Note to self - don't watch a whole season of Narcos on the flight to Mexico, it will make y…
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#18 Bronte Neyland (Choose Your Own Adventure)
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Send us a text Life is just one big opportunity to explore. In this episode the TFTDL flight crew meet pro-vice chancellor for future students, Bronte Neyland (Swinburne University of Technology) from Melbourne, Australia. Living like a real life Dora the Explorer or Dian Fossey, Bronte loves the anticipation of getting up close and personal with n…
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PM: 0094 - Mediumship Unleashed: The Power of Spirit Communication
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Evidential Psychic Medium Jeffrey Peck. Jeffrey reveals that his psychic abilities were ignited when he became attuned to the Reiki energy, allowing him to sense people in the room and deliver evidential mediumship. He shares that his own experiences of trauma transformed his…
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#17 Jogvan Klein (Forever Young And Faroese)
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Send us a text You can take the boy out of the Faroe Islands but you can't take the Faroe Islands out of the man. This is dark, brooding, nordic noir from the North Atlantic. If you like your international directors with a rugged beard and a sardonic sense of humour then look no further than Jogvan Klein (University of Queensland). In this episode …
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