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Is a pilot’s life as glamorous as it once was? Either way, it's fascinating... at least for Charlie. Mark shares how he went from one career to the next and was flying in a matter of months. He also discusses what REALLY happens mid-air, and why humans still beat autopilot. Plus, one very awkward Mickey Mouse moment at 36,000 feet.

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Three mates, three accents, and one simple question: who’s up for a pint? In this opening episode, a rough day sparks a classic British ritual—making pub plans—with plenty of personality, subtle social cues, and phrases that don’t mean what they seem. Listen closely as banter, class, and culture collide before they’ve even left work.

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This episode follows one thread—from Britain’s fading empire to today’s oil chokepoints—to uncover the hidden logic behind global tension. It’s not about taking sides, but seeing the patterns that shape power, money, and conflict. Slightly unsettling, occasionally eye-opening… and hard to unsee once you do.

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If you want to know what Japanese culture looks like through the eyes of a British person who has been living abroad in Japan since 2012 then look no further! You'll get to learn more about British people, Japanese culture and how British people perceive the Japanese with a conversation between your host, Charlie and Chris Broad from ⁠Abroad in Japan⁠ YouTube Channel.

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Charlie puts Connor from Listening Time in the hot seat, asking him to reveal five “brilliant things” he loves—and reacting every step of the way. From hearty breakfasts to clever life hacks, each pick sparks humour, culture clashes, and unexpected insight. It’s a playful, cross-Atlantic chat that slowly uncovers what really matters beneath the surface.

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In this episode, a simple hotel stay turns into a quietly chaotic, very British experience. In this short story, you’ll pick up natural vocabulary, sharpen your listening, and get a feel for the kind of humour that defines British culture. It’s also a little taste of one of the most iconic sitcoms ever made… see if you recognise it.

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Luke joins Charlie for a funny Room 101-style chat about small things that annoy him, like mosquitoes, plastic film, and horoscopes. It’s light, silly, and very easy to enjoy. You may even hear your own pet hates in it.

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What happens when an online friendship turns into a real-life visit? In this episode, I finally meet Bree (from the podcast Into the Story) in person after knowing her through podcasting, and Stacey and I go to stay with her and her family in Barcelona. What follows is a funny, slightly chaotic weekend of local markets, Mediterranean swims, and the strange magic of discovering that someone you only knew through a screen is exactly the same in real life.

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In this one you get an insight into what it's like to spend a weekend in the UK like a local. Charlie gives you a typical weekend in his life when living in the UK for you to compare to yours and you can see how similar or different it is to wherever you are in the world. Useful Links below...

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In this episode, I share the real reason I decided to pack up my life (yes, even my piano), load up the car with my sausage dog, and drive out of the UK in search of something different.

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