The Atlas Brothers: Around the World in a Podcast

As we return to the Pacific Ocean, island nation Kiribati is nothing short of a treat, packed with tidbits and a culture built strongly upon a remote seafaring ethos. Somehow, the people of these atolls have managed to get caught up in the good (the first nation to celebrate the new millennium), the bad (settlements seeing disastrous consequences of rising sea levels) and the ugly (the sight of one of World War II's most horrendous naval battles) of the past century.

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Happy New Year! In this, the first episode of 2021, we're looking at Morocco, a nation that brings to mind an array of colours, unique hats, classic Hollywood movies and ridiculous songs. More importantly, we take the time to expand our knowledge of the North African country with tales of ancient educational facilities, tiny land borders, ski resorts and politically-charged football fanatics. What's not to love?

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Returning to Europe for the first time in nine episodes means 90 minutes of non-stop Netherlands nuggets including rat detectives, sneaky kings and bleeding orange juice. The Famous Five is back too, along with new segment ‘Reconceptions’ where Nate tries to rap and Dan tells him how accurate Dutch stereotypes are.

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After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with a brand new episode. Dan is back to his best in exploring intriguing local sports and Nate introduces brand new  segment 'The Famous Five' (take a wild guess). Yemen provides plenty of surprises, including a port which gave its name to a coffee, the Manhattan of the Desert and some next-level light drug use. Of course, we also speak about the atrocities of the nation's ongoing civil war. Get in touch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theatlasbrothers/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasBrothers/ or email [email protected] Thanks to J,WARD for the music https://www.instagram.com/jward.music/ https://soundcloud.com/jward-music and to both Adelaide Place Baptist Church and Oak Ridge Studios for equipment.

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On this bumper episode of Around the World in a Podcast, we have a look at one of the most critically acclaimed movies in years, a morale-boosting drone display from the South Korean government and an non-conventional (for us at least) way of calculating your age. There’s also an impeached President, a pointless war, and a special guest who can tell us a lot more about South Korean culture than our research. Get in touch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theatlasbrothers/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasBrothers/ or email [email protected] Thanks to Jonny Ward for the music https://www.instagram.com/jward.music/  https://soundcloud.com/jward-music and to both Adelaide Place Baptist Church and Scott Wood at Oak Ridge Studios for equipment.

Guinea-Bissau gave us some of the most captivating topics of conversation yet. This is a nation with a rich culture refusing to bow to 'western' modernity (for better or for worse), a heavy reliance on an unusual agricultural product and a big issue with drug trafficking. Historically, Guinea-Bissau is a country that has every right to hold its national hero in the highest esteem: Amilcar Cabral led his homeland to independence with a background in agronomy, a love for poetry and a legacy that helped to dismantle one of the world's empires. Have a listen and get in touch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theatlasbrothers/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasBrothers/ or email [email protected] Thanks to Jonny Ward for the music https://www.instagram.com/jward.music/  https://soundcloud.com/jward-music and to both Adelaide Place Baptist Church and Scott Wood at Oak Ridge Studios for equipment.

Have you eaten? Good, let's begin. Alongside some truly unique places of natural beauty, The Philippines has a deep cultural heritage. Some of it is borrowed from their previous oppressors, including US jeeps converted into a colourful fleet of buses in the capital and Spanish music used as a public expression of love. Some of it is homegrown, with a community spirit that sees hordes of people carrying houses and fantastic tales of romantic giants. The Philippines is a wonderfully interesting group of 7641 islands and each one of them (even the ones without names where no one lives) is important. Get in touch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theatlasbrothers/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasBrothers/ or email [email protected] Thanks to Jonny Ward for the music https://www.instagram.com/jward.music/  https://soundcloud.com/jward-music and to both Adelaide Place Baptist Church and Scott Wood at Oak Ridge Studios for equipment.

Namibia's name comes from a word meaning 'the vast place', so it's no surprise that it's one of the most sparsely populated countries on the planet. On Episode, we speak about the repurposing of European fashion, an ill-informed error from German colonialists and a sprinting hero. Amid difficult droughts and political scandals, there is positivity around Namibia's future. Get in touch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theatlasbrothers/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasBrothers/ or email [email protected] Thanks to Jonny Ward for the music https://www.instagram.com/jward.music/  https://soundcloud.com/jward-music and to both Adelaide Place Baptist Church and Scott Wood at Oak Ridge Studios for equipment.

A.T.W.I.A.P. returns with probably our biggest episode yet. You could speak about the USA for years, so we managed to narrow our conversations down to answering the big questions like 'Why did canaries die at President Ulysses Grant's inauguration ball?' and 'Is Taylor Swift a marketing genius?' There's also time for the less important things like the world-changing US constitution, the rise of the nation as a global superpower in the early 20th Century and an election that is apparently happening later this year. Get in touch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theatlasbrothers/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlasBrothers/ or email [email protected] Thanks to Jonny Ward for the music https://www.instagram.com/jward.music/  https://soundcloud.com/jward-music and to both Adelaide Place Baptist Church and Scott Wood at Oak Ridge Studios for equipment.