Crossing The Pond

This week on Crossing the Pond, we’re joined by Matt Maule. A man whose journey spans countries, careers, and plenty of air miles along the way. Raised in Reading, Berkshire, Matt’s path took him from the lecture halls of the University of Hull to a formative stint in Sweden before he made the life-changing leap to the United States in the early 2000s. Landing at United Airlines, he discovered a p...

We all have someone in our heads frozen as the person they used to be. The kid from the team. The mate from back home. The one you thought you had figured out. But people go through things you never see. One decision snowballs into another, life takes over, and the person who comes out the other side? They're not the same and they're not supposed to be. This week on Monday Mood, Gary talks about g...

Today’s guest is someone whose journey has taken him from the youth soccer to college soccer at Indiana, to being drafted into MLS with Minnesota United. Mason Toye has spent the last decade navigating the reality of professional football. the goals, the setbacks, the injuries, and the growth that comes with it all. In this episode, Mason opens up about how his mindset has evolved through the toug...

We’re introducing something new to Crossing the Pond 🎙️ On the Mondays between our guest episodes, we’ll now be sharing Monday Mood — short, relaxed reflections where we look back at the previous episode and chat about real expat moments from the week just gone. Think of it as a quick cuppa and a catch-up (after using your tea bag bowl) ☕️ A little reflection, a few stories, and the small moments...

This week on Crossing the Pond, we’re joined by Graham Page. A man who made a life-changing leap at 40. With a solid career and a familiar life in the UK, Graham packed it all up and moved to New Jersey when his wife’s career opened a new door across the Atlantic. We talk about what it really means to start again mid-career, climbing the job ladder in a completely new country, and building a circl...

Today’s guest is Richard Scott. A coach whose journey started in the framework of his hometown club, Newcastle United, before taking him across the Atlantic to the US with a short stint in Iceland for good measure, before quickly into various roles within MLS academies experiencing the game through a completely different lens. Recently, Richie’s made a bold pivot… stepping away from the pitch and...

**This Episode in Association with the Wigan Arts Festival 2026** This week I sit down with The Scary Guy. A man whose name alone sparks curiosity, but whose story hits far deeper than shock value. What began as a life marked by identity struggles, and destructive choices transformed into a powerful global mission rooted in one simple idea: total responsibility. In this episode, we unpack the pivo...

My guest this week took a stop in the US in 2004 as a part of his early coaching pathway before returning home to the UK to continue his career in football. Lee Burch has since gone onto coach and manage in every division of the women’s professional game in the UK, all the way up to his current role as the manager of Rugby Borough in the Fa National League. We’ll talk about the ups and downs of hi...

This week I'm joined by Paul Cliff, who I first met in the US in 2003 but ironically, we grew up less than 5 miles away from each other back home in England. Paul describes his early years in the UK and the direction that has taken since his return home. we talk about his faith and how it leads him in his day-to-day life, His decision to make a career pivot at the age of 40 and the work he does no...

This week’s guest is Greg Lawley, whose European roots run through his family history, but whose energy and impact are very much felt right here in his fitness community, every day. Greg is a person whose enthusiasm can’t be ignored and we dig into how, after various geographical and vocational changes, he’s found a way to channel it into something meaningful: helping others become stronger, more...

My guest this week is Gareth Gore may be a journalist and author of a critically acclaimed book but, more importantly, he’s an old friend from his working class upbringing in Wigan, to the halls of Cambridge University, then onto the sharp end of financial journalism and best-selling books, he’s never truly forgotten where he came from. We talk about the importance of hard work, the class divides...

This week we check back in with Greig Paterson, 6 months on from his move to the US with his family. We do a bit more digging into Greig’s journey, including his time with Clemson Men’s Soccer in the late 90s, coaching in Melbourne 🇦🇺 after a short stint with United Soccer Academy and more of the day to day discoveries (good and bad) as he and his family navigate new surroundings here in the US. #...

Happy new year to everybody and welcome to the first episode of CTP for 2026! This episode ironically enough will be a look back at all of our guests for 2025. Highlights of the stories the experiences and all the lessons learned along everybody’s individual journeys. #crossingthepondpodcast #resilience #transformation #personalgrowth #lifelessons #experiences #challenges #change #podcast #storyte...

For this week‘s episode, I took time out of a recent jaunt to Houston to talk about traditions, trips and making an effort. My guests, Eric Hawthorn, and Michael Freeman unpack their own holiday traditions from both Europe and here in the US. Recounting previous experiences and discussing the hardship of navigating distances that can exist between family and friends during this time of the year. T...

This week we welcome Yolanda Reshemah, creator of The Places We Call Home and Starting Over in the USA. Yolanda’s journey has taken her from her birthplace of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to England, France and now all the way to the West Coast of America. We’ll dig into her experiences of connection, belonging, and what she has discovered since creating and hosting her own podcast, including th...

Kieran O’Boyle story starts in Blackpool when he was scouted at a young age to play as a goalkeeper in a part of Manchester United Academy, being coached, and also playing alongside some modern-day household names. His pathway later shifted after an offer to complete his masters and play soccer at university in Texas shifted him over to San Antonio After college he played this trade in small busin...

Zach Rodriguez shares his journey from a construction science background to becoming a U.S. Navy pilot, detailing the pivotal moments that shaped his career and personal life. He discusses a near-fatal helicopter incident that changed his perspective on risk and purpose, leading him to prioritize health and family. Zach also introduces his financial planning firm, Outlive, which aims to integrate...

Timucin Uras has built a home wherever football and friendship meet. A lifelong Fenerbahçe fan, he discovered a love for Liverpool FC during his university days in the UK, and found something familiar: passion, pride, and sense of family that any football team can create. Now, through the  American Scouser  podcast, he’s built a community that brings those values to life. Connecting fans across oc...

On this episode of Crossing the Pond , Gary reconnects with Chris Morgan, a coach and friend he first met back in 2003. After that first year on the sidelines, Chris’s journey took him around the world; from the UK to Dubai, California, Texas, and Florida, before recently settling down in Michigan with his wife and two children. These days, he’s channeling his creativity into a new venture called...

Greig Paterson joins us this week, having relocated to the California from Scotland with his wife and 3 children. Greig talks about his previous roles as Head of Coach Education for both the Scottish FA (SFA) and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), his own progressions, the progression of those under his guidance along with all the traits and experience he aims to bring with him in his new...

As Gary gears up for year 4 of taking part in the Prostate United Challenge, cycling 25k per day for the month of October, to raise vital funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. We take a short time to reflect on last year's meeting with Ross Burbeary and Stephen Gilpin, performance leads and founder members of the challenge. We learn what it is, how it started, and why it is so important...

This week we’re joined by Diane Ormrod, who first came to the U.S. from Liverpool back in 1981. After spending decades working in and around Manhattan, she followed her passion for design and co-founded French and Scouser in 2012, a home décor and antique furnishings business with a unique transatlantic flair. After several relocations, Diane now brings her creative vision to life from the beautif...

Today we’re joined by Dave 'Ted' Edwards, whose journey began in North Wales and brought him to the U.S. through the world of youth soccer. After building a career in coaching, Dave’s path eventually led him to Northern Virginia, where he discovered a deeper calling: counseling. Now, as the founder of his own practice, he works with individuals and families, helping them strengthen relatio...

Today we’re joined by Stewart Flaherty, a coach whose journey took him from England to the United States in pursuit of his dream of professional coaching. After realising this dream during a national championship winning stint with the Michigan Stars, Stewart has continued to evolve. Blending his deep knowledge of soccer with a passion for sports psychology. Through his company, SF Erimus, he now...

This week’s guest Daniel Wagstaff left the UK in 2006 to pursue life in the U.S. After finally discovering his purpose in the States, unexpected visa challenges ultimately led him to Mexico . An experience that further shaped his outlook and perspectives. Now back in the South of England, he brings with him a global perspective and a deep commitment to helping others. After facing his own mental h...