Across the pond with Barry and Chad

After a long hiatus, we dust off our microphones and bring you the FIRST EVER Across the Pond episode that was recorded (not) across the pond! Barry and Chad were together in Pretoria, South Africa on the day before Chad's wedding and thought to hit record to take a time capsule of this really special occasion. We hope you enjoy!

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan, New Zealand’s crazy new lockdown, Parasite, Banksy’s British Spraycation, Robot Parkour, and how we should prioritize our health.  All this and more in a cracking new instalment of Across the Pond!

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss Lionel Messi’s dramatic exit from Barcelona, a new Climate Change report, Ariana Grande in the Metaverse, a 7-foot tall Great Dane, Canon’s new R3, the struggles of being a generalist, and a reminder to stop worrying about the future.  It’s a great episode and we hope you enjoy it!

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the controversial Rassie Erasmus video, China’s dramatic regulatory crackdown, the value of the title ‘astronaut’, VR as an empathy machine, and the value of relationships.  All this and more on the latest instalment of Across the Pond!

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of Across the Pond we discuss the UK’s Freedom Day, the ‘Pingdemic’, the Tokyo Olympics, Bezos going to space, Football Manager 2021, Netflix Gaming, cabin fever, and the virtues of simple creativity.  It’s a cracker of a show and we hope you enjoy it!

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the looting in South Africa, Richard Branson’s trip to space, the Euro 2020 Final, the phenomenon of cultural context, Instagram’s new direction, and lessons you can learn from solo travel.  All of this and more in this episode of Across the Pond!

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Chad’s first vaccination jab, Euro 2020, the UK easing restrictions, Jacob Zuma’s arrest, a fire in the ocean, the Brave browser, and the value of letting your subconscious brain tackle things.  All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond!

** video links referred to in the episode **  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoZaM1b-z1w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofdywYw3Vzc

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com 

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the continued easing of the UK’s lockdown, local elections, the strength of the Rand, an increase in book sales, MetaHuman, online diversions, and we discuss the hot air balloon thought experiment for living better lives.  All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond!

Metahuman: https://twitter.com/andreoshea/status/1384303300523094019?s=21

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All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the devastating COVID-19 outbreak in India, South Africa’s vaccine situation, Facebook’s announcement of three new audio products, the Oscars, the Josh Fight, remastering old videos, Netflix education, and the psychological impact of physical injuries.  It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope you enjoy it!

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More about us

All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we dive into the latest Apple event talking about the credit card, changes to podcasting, AirTags, the purple iPhone, new iMacs, and new iPads.  We then go on to discuss the European Super League drama, the first flight from Mars, the Derek Chauvin verdict, Geoguesser, taking on too much at once, and the value of batching things.  All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond!

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More about us

All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the death of Prince Philip, Taylor Swift’s version of ‘Fearless’, blood clot concerns with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the Daunte Wright tragedy, ‘Three Identical Strangers’ on Netflix, Neuralink’s monkey mind pong, and we take some inspiration from a fitness trainer in Japan who is doing amazing things at age 90.  There’s a wide variety of stuff in this one and we hope you enjoy it!

Video of 90 year old trainer: https://twitter.com/originalspin/status/1379219233926602753

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More about us

All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we talk about the UK’s easing roadmap, controversial vaccine passports, the AstraZeneca blood clotting controversy, new music from Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber, the Louvre at home, Discord Stage Channels, and Chad opens up about some of the stuff he’s been going through this past week.  It’s jam-packed, raw, and real - we hope you enjoy!

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More about us

All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the Evergreen ship that blocked the Suez Canal, Apple Pay coming to South Africa, the first NFT house, RedBull’s insane snow skiing video, Facebook Marketplace, Kate Middleton’s portrait project, an electric bakkie made in South Africa, and finally we get to some long overdue personal development topics to make us better people!  It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope that you’ll enjoy it!

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Link to the Red Bull video: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/videos/from-avoriaz-with-love-speedriding-valentin-delluc

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More about us

All things Barry Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the rumours about Trump’s social network, an update on the UK lockdown, Taiwan’s salmon chaos, My Octopus Teacher’s Grammy nomination, ‘I Care a Lot’ on Netflix, Microsoft’s rumoured acquisition of Discord, and some practical tips for avoiding excessive screen time.  All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond.

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More about us

All things Barry 'Salmon' Morisse: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the tragic murder of Sarah Everard and this sparks a much-needed conversation about the male harassment of women that is still so prevalent in our society today.  To provide the female perspective we have two guests who share some of their thoughts and anecdotes, making this an Across the Pond first.  We then finish the show with a road that makes music, some Tom Cruise Deep Fakes, the environmental impact of blockchain technology, and a potential Malaria vaccine.  This might just be our most important episode yet.  Don’t miss it.

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More about us

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss Twitter’s new products, Spotify’s podcasting plans, the Oprah interview with Harry and Meghan, Piers Morgan’s resignation, the big bovine burp problem, immersive gaming, and Gaily Honeyman’s novel ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’.  It’s a cracker of an episode and we hope you enjoy it!

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More about us

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about Australia’s link tax woes, South Africa’s move to Level 1, the UK budget, Temba Bavuma, the drama at Love Island South Africa, Billie Eilish, Facebook Marketplace, and we answer a question from a live viewer!  All of this and more on the latest installment of Across the Pond.

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More about us

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Boris Johnson’s comprehensive plan for the UK, South Africa’s Budget Speech and Name Changes, a fascinating documentary about Britney Spears, NFT’s, and why a chosen family matters.  Plus - it’s Chad’s Birthday!  So there’s lots of good cheer to go with it.

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More about us

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

We’ve got a jam-packed episode this week!  We talk about the UK’s vaccination efforts, the Lunar New Year, NASA landing its new rover on Mars, an update on Handforth Parish Council, the legal battle around gig work, Facebook’s banning of Australian news sites, dogs who can sniff out prostate cancer, creative reference groups, and lastly, burnout.  There’s a lot of good stuff in this one - we hope you enjoy!

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More about us

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss South Africa’s vaccine problems, the viral Handforth Parish Council meeting, Tesla buying $1.5bn worth of Bitcoin, Dogecoin’s hype, The Office, Clubhouse skepticism, and choosing your trade-offs in life.  It’s jam-packed and we hope you enjoy!

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All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com 

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On episode 63 we talk about the GameStop saga, vaccines in the EU, Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Bio, and how to disconnect when you’re working from home! 

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast, we chat about snow in London, the magic of Cameo, our FOMO from the new social media platform Clubhouse, and how we should be valuing our time.  All of this and more on a much more conversational version of Across the Pond!

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we discuss a wonderful new series called ‘Little Voice’, the monkey criminals in Bali holding humans to ransom, our experience from an Ultraspeaking workshop, and Chad’s thoughts on ‘Digital Minimalism’ - a book by Cal Newport.  It’s a cracker and we hope that you’ll join us!

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All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive on what it takes to make your creative passions into a career with YouTuber, photographer, and videographer Mitch Lally.  We then discuss the recent storming of the US Capitol, WhatsApp’s new privacy policy and have a frank discussion about depression - inspired by Johann Hari’s book ‘Lost Connections’.  All this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond.

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Mitch Lally's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SupremePhotography

All things Barry: https://barrymorisse.com

Chad's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadSterley

On this episode of the podcast we look briefly at the rising COVID cases in South Africa before moving onto a number of documentary picks.  First, a fascinating podcast series called ‘The Missing CryptoQueen’ about the OneCoin scam.  Then we hear Barry’s thoughts on ‘Don’t F#@k with Cats’ - the Netflix documentary on an elusive Canadian serial killer.  We finish off the episode talking about the key ideas behind Minimalism inspired by the new documentary ‘Less is Now’.  It’s jam-packed and we think you’ll love it!  Join us.

(Recorded on 3rd January 2021)

On the final episode of the year we look back on the biggest stories of 2020, give out our annual awards for our favourite pieces of art and media and then we talk about our goal setting for the year that’s passed and the year to come.  Come join us to put 2020 behind us and walk briskly into the sunlight of 2021!

On this special Christmas episode of the podcast, we talk about the sad realities of COVID’s second wave in the UK and South Africa, Cyberpunk 2077 being pulled by Sony, the ESPN documentary series on Oscar Pistorius, a real-life invisibility cloak, and a frank discussion about finding your style as a creative.  All of this and more on episode 57 of Across the Pond!

On this episode of Across the Pond, we discuss Checkers’ recent grocery store innovations, the polarizing Apple Airpods Max, breakdancing coming to the Olympics, our thoughts on season 4 of ‘The Crown’ on Netflix, and a toolkit for managing stress and anxiety.  All of this and a couple of other tasty tidbits on this week’s jam-packed extravaganza.

On this episode we talk about the UK’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine, Amazon’s enormous global workforce, Shawn Mendes’ new documentary ‘In Wonder’, Barry’s month off of social media and we finish with an important discussion about how you can use self-doubt and imposter syndrome to your advantage.  All of this and loads more on yet another great episode of Across the Pond.

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On this episode of the podcast we discuss Jacob Zuma walking out of the State Capture Commission, Trump’s transition orders, Dave Chappelle’s boycott of his own show, Instagram’s new layout, the Xpression Camera, and a deep dive into the depths of materialism.  All this and more on another installment of Across the Pond!

On this episode, we catch up on some big stories from the last two weeks including the controversial USA election, promising news coming from the Pfizer vaccine, our Netflix picks: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, ‘The Crown’ and ‘My Octopus Teacher’, and we finish off by chatting about Apple’s new vertical integration.  All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond!

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On this historic episode of the podcast we look back on some of our favourite moments from the first year of Across the Pond - the good, the bad and the ugly.  Over the last 52 weeks, we’ve poured our heart and soul into this show and this walk down memory lane was a wonderful mix of nostalgia, cringe, and lots of laughter.  Thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey so far - we really appreciate you!  Onward and upward!

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On this episode of the podcast we start by discussing the second wave of COVID cases in Europe and the impending UK lockdown.  Then we chat about South Africa’s medium-term budget speech, a bitcoin transaction worth $1bn, the Ndlovu Youth Choir, and David Attenborough’s latest documentary - ‘A Life on Our Planet’.  All of this and more on episode 51 of Across the Pond!

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the tragic events unfolding in Lagos, Nigeria, Zoom’s new app ecosystem, having dinner in a grounded A380, Adobe Neural Filters and Paypal’s entrance into the cryptocurrency space.  All this and more for our fiftieth episode of Across the Pond!

On this episode of the podcast we talk through Apple’s latest event - unpacking the iPhone 12 range and the HomePod mini.  We then investigate an Excel error that led to 15,000 COVID-19 tests going missing in the UK.  Chad reads Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers, Google’s self-driving cars and in action in Arizona and we finish off by chatting about effective altruism and how we could all use a reminder to shift our focus off ourselves and onto others.  All of this and more on episode 49!

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On this episode of the podcast we discuss the latest postponement of the new James Bond movie, a billionaire who has now gone bankrupt after giving all of his money away, Draco Malfoy’s screentime in the Harry Potter series, new startup Mmhmm and what they are doing for the future of video conferencing and we end off by talking about our plan for losing the lockdown fat.  All of this and more on the latest episode of Across the Pond!

On this historic episode of the podcast we interview Daisy the goat before moving onto a range of other topics like Donald Trump’s taxes, debate and COVID results, the highly controversial Netflix documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’, the future of drone security and Nathaniel Drew’s insights for living a creative life.  This is one of our best episodes yet so we hope you enjoy it!

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Get Daisy on your Zoom: https://www.cronkshawfoldfarm.co.uk/goatsonzoom

On this episode of the podcast we discuss Oracle’s future purchase of the US TikTok operations, the COVID-19 spike happening in the UK, getting a goat for your Zoom call, Tesco delivering groceries by drones and how we should appreciate our own culture by viewing it through the eyes of others.  It’s another jam-packed episode of Across the Pond!

On this episode of the podcast we discuss the infamous Clicks advert and the resulting EFF protests, Novak Djokovich schadenfreude at the US Open, David Blaine’s crazy balloon stunt, Neuralink’s vision for the future of brain-machine interfaces, how to be great and why Jordan Peterson’s ideas on responsibility resonate so much in today’s world.  All of this and more on another cracking episode of Across the Pond!

On this episode of the podcasts we talk about a potential vaccine in Russia, the controversial News24 Paywall, Ready Player One, rumours about Apple subscription bundles and some tough love on discipline.  We hope you’ll join us for the ride!

On this episode we discuss the tragic explosion in Beirut, Instagram Reels, Nike’s incredible new advert, a man who started his own tiny country and we answer a question from a listener about getting into photography and videography for the first time.  Join us for yet another wide-ranging episode of Across the Pond!

On this episode, we chat about the brand new Sony A7S III, Big Tech going before Congress, Unclaimed Baggage, Apple’s POS terminals and we dive into what makes the YouTube community so unique.  Throw in some brand new sound effects and you’ve got yourself episode number 39!

On this episode our main focus is Barry’s crazy journey of writing an entire novel in one month back in 2015.  We also discuss Spain’s quarantine status, corruption concerns in South Africa and Chad’s brand new short film about love post-virus.  All this and more on 38!

Barry's writing journey: https://www.facebook.com/PurpleShiver/

Chad's short film: https://youtu.be/4sk5rfRGefo

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the crazy Twitter hack that happened this past week as well as a potential corona virus vaccine coming out of Oxford, the most controversial movie on Netflix, Kahneman’s ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ and our neverending search for joy.  All this and more on number 37!