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Under the threat of a new, rival podcast, Andy hits back with some lyrical firepower. For those who aren't aware, including Andy it would seem, the primary aim of a 'diss track' is to verbally attack another artist - you've been warned. 

We also discuss the LinkedIn debate around a grab-bag and a door wedge (see Episode #7) and reflect on the inspirational guests we've spoken to over the last month. Mentions from Michael Maine (The WorldGrad), Kevin Dunn (UWE) and Sara Sandford (Edified). It gives us a warm fuzzy feeling to know you are listening. You complete us. 

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How does education differ around the world? BBC Radio 4 presenter and author of Natural Born Learners - Alex Beard joins the TFTDL flight crew to talk about his adventures as an educational explorer. In 2016, the former teacher used an advance on a book to tour the planet and study cutting-edge schools, teaching styles and technology in an attempt to glimpse the future of education. 

From the world's hardest exam to robot teachers, tune into more classic Tales from the Departure Lounge including pit stops in California, South Korea, Finland and China. Is a fourth revolution in education possible and is our most valuable life lesson learning to fail? 

Final boarding call: Silicon Valley, California

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Jeff is an award-winning wildlife film producer who has worked on titles such as the BBC's Planet Earth and Frozen Planet, Disney's Penguin and Netflix's Our Planet - and unbelievably he agreed to take on his wildest adventure yet, the TFTDL podcast! 

He's a natural adventurer, often happier in his own company, in remote locations than anywhere else. Working for the BBC Natural History Unit as a biologist and researcher he is privileged to call  Sir David Attenborough a close friend, along with an entire penguin colony who call him by his name. 

This is a unique view on humanity and why we are addicted to travel. We hope it will make you stop, think and laugh. We loved it. Enjoy some Tales from the Departure Lounge from Jeff Wilson. 

Final boarding call: Antarctica 

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In this episode our flight crew talk to Rachel MacSween, director of client partnerships at IDP Education about naked men knocking on her hotel door at night, going on holiday with her geography teacher and experiencing death by pancake. 

Rachel also reveals essential safety tips for the road including the use of a grab-bag and door wedge as an emergency policy. Destinations range from the tranquility of the western Scottish Isles to the mayhem of west Africa. 

Final boarding call: Lagos, Nigeria

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TFTDL is back again and in this  episode we speak to Buzz Townsend, former PR manager for the Ritz and luxury hotel mystery shopper. Find out about the job you never knew existed and join the world's elite by accessing the most exclusive hotels on the planet. 

Buzz has some great tips on how to make the most out of life as well as the inside track on the hospitality industry. He also knows what to do when a British Prime Minister passes away in your hotel. Don't panic. 

Final boarding call: Seattle, USA

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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!

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We take a break from regular episodes to hear from the Frequent Flyers Club - stories sent in from #TFTDL listener community. This episode features anecdotes from Simon Terrington (Edco Latam), Chris Tagg (Prospect Education), Will Burns (Loughborough University), Caroline Rushingwa (University of Warwick) and Neil Christie (Global Education Alliance). Send your messages, stories, pics and voice memos to [email protected]. Each one we use gets an exclusive TFTDL luggage sticker! 

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Justin Wood is the Director of Partner Relations for ApplyBoard, the $1.4B valued edtech recruitment platform from Canada. During his career he has travelled to over 70 different countries and collected a few stories along the way!

Andy and Nick guide him through his chain smoking, motorcycle riding mid-life crisis to find true enlightenment. They discuss everything from getting ill overseas, to political posturing and that documentary (if you know, you know). 

Final boarding call: Havana, Cuba

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Do you want to hear about the air raid in Sri Lanka, the armed robbery in Nigeria or Chemical Ali's hotel? Welcome to the nine lives of Andy Mandebura, Director of International Recruitment at the University of Huddersfield. Even his destination of choice is a former war zone. This episode meanders through Andy's lived experiences, his love for obscure documentaries and his message to broaden our horizons and save the world.  Enjoy a bit of northern charm and straight talking TFTDL. 

WARNING - Andy Plant plugged his mic into the wrong hole again and sounds like an underwater robot. We warned you this would be lo-fi. Enjoy :) 

Final boarding call: Kurdistan, Iraq

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Who's interviewing who? Amy Baker, CEO of media group The PIE (Professionals in International Education) is a natural journalist and entrepreneur.  Her endless curiosity is underpinned by a belief that everyone has a tale to tell - especially complete strangers on a plane.
 
As #intled royalty - Amy is privy to a LOT of gossip - but can we get her to share it?  This is a refreshingly honest conversation about everything from drinking culture to flight socks. Amy is an inspirational female entrepreneur and she opens up about the challenges and how, against all odds, she continues to juggle a business, family and travel time.  Kudos to the many people who support her every day!

In this episode Andy also drops a new UK garage inspired podcast jingle - rewind!

Final boarding call: Cambodia 

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