Don't Mock My Accent

In this episode, we go full bachelor and discuss the joys and heartbreaks of dating in a big city - the differences we have found between the UK and Australia from the dating nightmares, hilarious tales and sexy details. We talk about dating apps and Lauren's best date stories. Parents, you might want to sit this one out...

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This week, we chat through the differences between going out and going out out in Australia and the UK.

Audio Clip - Micky Flanagan @ Comedy Roadshow

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You probably know this week's guest from TikTok as Yorkshire Peach. Lisa Dollan joins us from the Dales (via Zoom). From what all started with a trip to KFC to now having over 700 thousand followers on TikTok for her hilarious takes on cultural differences between the UK and USA as well as her journey through addiction, sobriety and mental health. We felt so incredibly grateful to speak to Lisa and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!

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Living away from home comes with many struggles, the hardest being homesickness. We've definitely been there and go through it on the regular. In the week's episode we discuss what homesickness is and how best to manage it.

Oz, Kiwi & South African things - sanza.co.uk

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Today we finally have a Kiwi on the show! The hilarious, Thomas Clarke. Thomas is a stand up comedian and talks to us about the differences between living in New Zealand and the UK; the comedy scene and the interesting comparisons between LGBTQ+ community in London and his hometown, Auckland.

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Moving can be a pain! This week, we dish out the ins and outs of moving houses in London. Changing areas, what to look for and navigating the world of leases, deposits and landlords.

Websites to try (UK)

https://www.spareroom.co.uk/

https://www.openrent.co.uk/

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/

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We're back for season 2! This week, we talk about Anna's master plan to move all her mates to Greenwich and how to go about making friends in a new city including where to look and how to approach people at meet ups!

Facebook Groups for London:

London New Girl

Aussies in London

Kiwi's In London

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In our tenth and final episode for season 1, we discuss the ins and outs of hotel quarantine in Australia while Anna spends her last days there. This is the perfect episode for anyone who is looking to return to Australia and may be a little apprehensive about being stuck in a room for 2 weeks. We offer tips on how to handle your time in quarantine, mental health and things to pack that you might not have even thought out!

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Thank you so much for all the support so far in our first season! We're so excited to come back for season 2, bigger and better than ever. See you in a few weeks!

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Surprise! Anna is back in Australia (just visiting!). Lauren interviews her about the start to end process of how she got back from booking her flights, visa requirements and copious amounts of forms and processes that had to be completed. This is the perfect episode for anyone looking to visit or move back to Australia while still in the pandemic! 

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In this episode, we speak to the incredible Jenn Payne who originates from the USA and who as lived the expat life for over 30 years in at least six different countries. She dishes out the highs and lows of moving overseas from glassings at bars in Florence and studying abroad to working with students and changing career paths while on the road.

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