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Welcome to Across the pond, a weekly catch up covering Johannesburg to London and everything in between. This is a space to stay abreast of the world we’re living in and how it’s changing as well as t... more
FAQs about Across the pond with Barry and Chad:How many episodes does Across the pond with Barry and Chad have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.
July 16, 2020From Hamilton to TikTokOn this episode of the podcast we discuss TikTok’s rise and its surrounding controversy, Cyril’s scolding, the return of loadshedding, the musical phenomenon ‘Hamilton’, creative insecurity and the demons that we all carry around that no-one else knows about. It’s a goodie, we hope you’ll enjoy!...more1h 15minPlay
July 11, 2020The Missing StarOn this episode of the podcast we talk about the future of e-scooters in the UK, Kanye’s presidential bid, a star that disappeared without a trace, AI writing original stories and Roam’s philosophy of networked thought. Join us for the conversation!...more1h 7minPlay
July 02, 2020Discovering Jacob CollierOur newly-found respect for musical prodigy Jacob Collier dominates this episode with supporting roles played by Apple’s WWDC, Kanye West’s Yeezy partnership with Gap, Tencent’s entrance into online gaming and a quick breakdown of how to look like Thor! Dig in and enjoy....more1h 14minPlay
June 25, 2020Robot Dogs and Short FilmsOn this jam-packed episode of the podcast we discuss large-scale retrenchments at Edcon, the Gauteng Taxi Strikes, facial recognition ethics, cutting-edge robotics, the future of email, Chad’s new short film and we answer a question from a listener!Chad's Short Film - https://youtu.be/Fj8OilVHyI8...more1h 7minPlay
June 20, 2020Deepening Your RelationshipsThis one’s a doozy! We start with a very special guest, Simone Poppleton, chatting with us about deepening your relationships both during lockdown and beyond. We then move on to technology updates from Instagram, YouTube and the much talked about Playstation 5. We finish with our thoughts on ‘The Last Dance’, Crowd 1 and a passionate plea for you to stay weird!...more1h 12minPlay
June 12, 2020Problems with PaywallsOn this episode of the podcast we discuss statues being pulled down in the UK, a devastating oil spill in Russia, Conor McGregor’s retirement, problems with paywalls, the future of online/offline education and a celebration of long-form, balanced and respectful discussion. All this and more on episode 31!...more57minPlay
June 05, 2020George Floyd, SpaceX and a Piano’s SolaceOn this episode of the podcast we share our thoughts on the tragic murder of George Floyd and what it means for the future of our society. We then talk about SpaceX’s historic manned mission, the unexpected solace of a piano, VR for remote working and Chad’s virtual Ironman. We hope you’ll join us!...more1hPlay
May 28, 2020Tales from the AntarcticOn this episode of the podcast we start by chatting to Michael Daniel about his recent expedition to the Antarctic. We then move on to discuss South Africa’s move to Level 3, Joe Rogan’s exclusive move to Spotify, Battle Bots, Marble Races and much more!...more1h 11minPlay
May 21, 2020NatChats, Mind Reading and Movies from Space!On this episode of the podcast we are back to video and we start with a milestone moment - our very first guest, professional streamer NatChats! After learning about the world of online streaming we chat about mask-tracking AI, a Tom Cruise movie to be shot in space, Facebook’s purchase of Giphy, a step towards mind-reading and a question from a listener about novels. It’s a jam-packed episode and we hope you’ll join us for the journey!...more1h 21minPlay
May 12, 2020Cloth Masks, Cardboard Cutouts, and Cinema OutburstsOn this audio-only episode of the podcast we discuss China’s digital currency trials, lockdown easing in the UK, Borussia Dortmund’s cardboard cutouts, the future of cinemas and how to think about the opportunity cost of wasted time. All this and more in episode 27!...more1h 6minPlay
FAQs about Across the pond with Barry and Chad:How many episodes does Across the pond with Barry and Chad have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.