The Forrin Podcast

Welcome back to the enthralling second part of The Forrin Podcast Interview with broadcaster, audiobook reader, editor and journalist Morten Rønnelund. Pat, Morten and Mike discuss a range of topics including Brexit, Trump, Danish politics and football. The guys are in awe of the dulcet sounds of Mortens voice and are fascinated by his insight. We just hope you are too. Enjoy. Don't forget to foll...

The Forrin Podcast is honored to have interviewed Morten Rønnelund for this, and next, week's episodes. Morten is among many other things the UK Correspondent for the newly revamped Danish Radio 4. He also does audiobooks, is the Head of Department for Vejle Library. He an editor. He gives talks - many, many strings to his bow. In this part of the interview Morten talks about his background, where...

After a week's hiatus due to Pat and Mike veritably speechless after the US election result, the team finally peel themselves off the floor and try to find some kind of solace in making sense of it all. Pat discusses the affect of the media and the pitfalls of capitalism, while makes looks inwards and blames himself, and everyone else like him. The pair also discuss whether definition the term "fo...

This week's episode is a mixed bag. Pat and Mike talk about how the Danish political party, Liberal Alliance wants to test whether you think like a Dane before you can become a Danish citizen. They believe being vetted by the Danish intelligence services PET is a possible solution. Then the pair go on to vilify The Royal Family after the revelation that they profit from the British National Health...

In The Forrin Podcast Season 2 Episode 7, Pat and Mike discuss how the way we refer to others not only affects the way we perceive them and their status in society, but can also result in political legislation. They start by referring to an article (linked below) that discusses the use of the term migrant in US politics by both the Republicans and now the Democrats, how its usage only serves to sl...

Should The England National Team have appointed a foreign manager? Does nationality matter...at all? The Daily Mail thinks so, and, uncomfortably, Mike thinks so too. However, we hasten to add, for entirely different reasons. This week Mike tries to convince a very sceptic Pat, that it does actually matter. Well to him, at least. Listen as Mike makes his case and Pat shoots him down at every turn!...

Guess who's back? The Forrin Podcast is. Pat and Mike are. This time, it's personal etc. In short, the guys talk about being unemployed in Denmark and France and the hoops you have to jump through in order to get any kind of support from the government. Also, Pat's job situation is discussed and Mike's tells a tale of what his grandad thinks about unemployment benefits. Don't forget to follow on I...

America. Mike went there. In this, the fourth episode of the second season, listen to Pat and Mike talk about their experiences in Minnesota, Los Angeles and more. Want to know what it's like to go to a MAGA shop? Mike did it and literally bought the t-shirt. As a bonus, listen to Mike uncover the deleted verse of the British national anthem than calls for the crushing of the Scots. Don't forget t...

In this, the third episode of Forrin's second season, as promised in S2 E2, Pat and Mike talk the peculiarities of the English and French national anthems, what they actually say, and how, if it all, they actually reflect a sense of culture and/or togetherness in the UK, France and Denmark. That could've probably have been two or even three sentences but I wanted to see how far I could push it. Do...

In the second episode of Forrin's second season, Mike talks about his lifelong love of football and his relationship with the England's national side. He talks with Pat about how his link to the team has changed since he moved to Denmark 25 years ago, and this episode ends with a promise to look into the peculiarities of the English and French national anthems. Don't forget to follow on Instagram...

The boys are back! After a slightly extended summer break - as is their wont - Pat and Mike talk about, well, what they did on their holidays. Pat reminisces about the zombie apocalypse he experienced in England whilst Mike became everything he hated whilst in Barcelona. In short, they had a blast! Also, while you’re here, don't forget to follow the guys on Instagram and Facebook . You can email t...

In this, the last episode before the summer break, Pat and Mike - well, mostly Mike - talk about trying to hide their nationality when holidaying abroad. It's a complex issue, which takes Mike almost the episode to get to the bottom of just why he does it. Pat chips in with a few pointers, and together they reach the conclusion that it's a language thing. Seriously, you'll have to listen to find o...

Mike and Pat talk about conscription in this latest episode of The Forrin Podcast. Mike's facing the real prospect of one of his four children being called up for military service in Denmark, where the length of conscription had just been lengthened from four to 11 months. The British Prime Minister this week announced that a form of national service will be reinstated in the UK if the Conservativ...

Welcome back to the 16th episode of Forrin. This week, Pat and Mike consider how living in another country has affected their relationship with their family. As Mike's parents are divorced, he feels that perhaps he feels even more estranged from his parents. Whereas Pat still feels close to his family. Pat opens up about how the death of his father affected him as he received the news while he was...

Welcome to the 15th episode of Forrin. In this episode Pat and Mike talk about the things they miss, and really don’t miss, from live in the UK. If you take a quick glance at the episode title and image, it’ll give you a clue as to some of things they get their teeth into! So without further ado, get your AirPods in, or your headphones on, or, turn up the volume on your stereo and take a trip in t...

This episode sees Pat and Mike tackle the new-Nike-flag-on-the-England-kit controversy! Mike gets told on Facebook about the sacrifice made for the St. George's cross...Big Lebowski style! The pair go on to talk about the history of the 'Dannebrog' and the 'Tricolour' and how the French and the Danes would feel if their flag on their football team's shirt was changed as a result. Don't forget to f...

In this week's episode, Pat and Mike answer listener Rasmus' question about the school systems in the UK/DK and France. They talk about pedagogy - or the lack thereof - in school when they were young, and how much has changed since the 80s and early 90s when they went to school. They also touch upon the last survey showing that Denmark is t he second happiest country in the world , whereas France...

Unfortunately, due to technical issues beyond our control, there is no pod this week. Back in a couple of weeks! Pat and Mike Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Pat, two men from England who now live in Denmark and France respectively, continue to talk about issues related to foreigners an foreignness. Here they discuss an email from Pat's mum about whether or not they feel a sense of cultural identity. Mike does, Pat doesn't. In this hour-long episode, the pair explore the concept of cultural identity, how it can be confused with national identi...

Episode 11 of Forrin answers a listener's question that reads, "Do you find that there are situations where you prefer one language over another? Does one language support one part of your personality better than the other? Do you feel more confident expressing certain ideas in one language over another?" With that as a starting point, the pair discuss how French and Danish can both heighten and h...

Hello and welcome back to the Forrin podcast extra! This week, we’ve interviewed a good colleague of mine, Nerrma Dedic Palomino Aedo. It’s a fascinating interview about how she travelled to Denmark in the early 90s at just 8 years old and how she became the woman she is today. I feel her story is fascinating, relevant and important. Not only in terms of integration, but also her strength, mindset...

Forrin turns 10! In this episode, Mike and Pat reply to emails on anarchism, passports, Marine le Pen (again) and the new French immigration laws before chatting about the subject of work in Denmark and France. They touch on unionism, work contracts and working culture, before turning to their favourite topic (education) and the state of play regarding the university and college systems in their r...

In the 9th Episode of Forrin, Pat and Mike talk about the French and Danish naturalization process and discuss why Pat wants to attain French nationality and thereby a French passport, and Mike’s reasons for not wanting to under the current regulations.  In the process, they briefly touch upon their old friend Marine LePen, the encroachment of the far right in Germany, the concept of anarchis...

Welcome to the very first Forrin Podcast Extra! In this extra episode Mike interviews Stacy, his English colleague. They chat about all manner of immigration and integration related subjects like the fact that Stacy rather enjoys getting up on a Sunday, walking through town (Odense), and just talking to Danish people! Stacy talks about his background, what brought him to Denmark, the fact that he...

Stop everything! The Danish Queen Margrethe has abdicated! Shock waves, panic, cats and dogs living together etc. Will Denmark ever be the same again? Pat and Mike discuss Michael Billig's concept of Banal Nationalism and delve into the very concept of royalty. Do we need it? Just how intrinsic are they in terms of defining nationality? Or does the monarchy just reinforce the notion of social hier...