On the Fringe

Hey all! We’ve got a REALLY quick (and unplanned) episode that we weren’t planning on doing—but Ukraine’s recent actions are well worth doing one. Ukraine recently took out several Russian long range bombers and aircraft with coordinated drone attacks thousands of miles from Ukraine. In an instant, the war (and peace process going on in Istanbul) has changed, not only for this conflict but for fut...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com Hey Subbies! We’ve got another episode out about living abroad and going through reverse culture shock. It’s part of the drill; and it’s probably the HARDEST part of going home. This one is subscribers only, click below if you want the full version (and it’s free to subscribe too!) It doesn’t matter if yo...

Hey all! We originally wanted to make this episode subscribers only—but it’s SO IMPORTANT (and since many people are traveling this summer), we’ve made it public for now. Don’t do what I did—and what I’m doing. Learn about what happens when/if you post your boarding pass online. Learn about how to protect yourself from social engineering attacks. This ties into many of the other episodes we’ve tal...

Hey all! We’ve hit the big four-oh (40) in season 2! We've got another episode following up on last week’s pod, Season 2, Episode 39: As Harvard goes, so goes US . International education is BIG business in the United States. We have over 1 million international students in the country now—but in the future, they may not come. Tune in to hear what this means for the country and America’s future (a...

Hey all! If you haven’t yet, please tap that subscribe button below. Gavin and I are both passionate about education—cumulatively we have decades of experience teaching students that have aspired to not only study in the U.S. but at some of America’s best universities. For some, this dream may change on a dime. Listen in to what a lot of U.S. media is missing about the DHS/Harvard fight and what t...

Hello Substack! We’ve got a double episode dropping today. We recorded one last week about the U.S.’s recent efforts to bring peace to the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes Region (Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, (DRC) and Burundi). We’ve talked a LOT about these countries on the podcast because they are at the beginning of the supply chain for much of the world’s cobalt and other resources...

After we recorded this, I had a very random thought…sanctions in Syria have a lot in common with my pants back in middle school…someone would come by and drop them when I’d least expect it. (I admit it’s a cheeky and tasteless comparison!) On a serious note, listen in to how Trump is making waves in the Middle East, and just changed millions of lives through an unscripted play by dropping sanction...

If you plan to travel abroad, don’t miss this episode. Most people who get in trouble abroad do so because they didn’t do their homework. Before you visit or move to another country, check the local import and export laws, ESPECIALLY if you are bringing or buying something. Listen for our take on Jarred Shaw’s recent arrest in Indonesia for possession and importation/distribution of illegal drugs....

Hey all! We’ve got a new episode piggybacking off our episode last week, “Bamboozled by Bots!” In this episode, Gavin and I talk about how AI is being used as a weapon in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. It’s not the AI that came out in 2022; it’s much more cutthroat and cunning—and has already swept up millions. Learn how and why this weapon of war is being used against the masses and how you...

Hey all! We’ve got ANOTHER 100% organic new episode. We’re talking more about AI and some ways you can protect yourself when you’re looking for information online. Here’s a similar video to the one that I saw before (the thumbnail is the same, but the content isn’t as nearly as slick) Many of the mainstream news organizations’ brands have been damaged in the last 10 years and many alternatives are...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com Hey all! We’ve got another subscribers’ only episode out. All you’ve gotta do is click the button below and its yours for the listening! Gavin and I go into depth about who you’re going to meet abroad, how to meet them, and how to MAYBE even get a free drink. We’re sharing stories and insight about how to...

Hey all! We have a new episode today that we didn’t intend to record—it just happened and it’s 100% organic! Leave us some comments and feedback, and don’t forget to like or subscribe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Hey all! For this episode, we are revisiting Syria after Asaad. We covered this topic back in our first episode from Season 2 . In the last few months, Hayat Tharir al-Sham ( HTS, the terrorist group leading Syria ) has pushed to consolidate power. Listen in on what has been happening and what we think will likely continue to happen in this unstable part of the world. Leave us a comment or any fee...

Hey all! America’s big hat has just chosen a new leader to lead the country. About 3 months ago, this election victory would have been a sheer impossibility based on the polling numbers. Listen as we dive into the results and what this means for the future of Canada and the US, Canada and the EU, and well…Canada and every other country. If you got something out of the episode (other than the fact...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com Hey all! We are trying something different today. We started a Subscribers Only podcast a few weeks back about going, living, and studying abroad (in addition to our regular On the Fringe pod, which won’t change) Subscribers get the whole episode—non subscribers get a sample. If you’d like the whole thing...

Hey all! We’ve got a major story that is not really being talked about in depth in the West— a story that could change our lives very quickly—and be a turning point for future conflicts in the world. Earlier this week, a terrorist attack in the portion of Kashmir administered by India killed 28 innocent civilians. India immediately blamed Pakistan; Pakistan claimed the attack was a false flag; and...

Hey all! We’ve got an episode today on the Land of Smiles. If you’re planning to visit Thailand or want to know more about what not to do while there, this episode is for you. For more travel advice and newsworthy events that SHOULD be making the cut, hit the subscribe button below. Recently an American academic was arrested for violating Thailand’s national security, though he states he had no in...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com Hey subscribers! We’ve got the second episode of how to move/live/study abroad hot off the press! (And a new intro too that I couldn’t wait to show Gavin—click play and and you’ll see what I mean). If you haven’t subscribed—do so here. We’re going through ALL of the most important things you’ll need to ar...

Hey Substack! Grab yourself a drink and sit down at our table. Everyone’s welcome! We are starting a subscribers only podcast series about living abroad. We want to help you THRIVE in a new environment whether you’re going on sabbatical, study abroad, an extended holiday, or are looking for the next best opportunity in a different environment. Both Gav… This is a public episode. If you'd like to d...

Hey all! We’ve got a quick episode up and are starting a NEW series for subscribers only. Our first episode will be coming out soon and you won’t want to miss it. Add your email below to get it! Episode 28 continues on with what we covered last week; Australia is getting some new arms and China might be left out in the cold. If you enjoyed the episode (or didn’t) leave us a message and share it wi...

Hey all! We’ve got a BIG episode out today. As you listen, remember the phrase ‘follow the money.’ If you are following U.S. Foreign Policy this is an episode you cannot miss. Gavin and I are going to walk you through one of the most important—and obscure—parts of the government that very few people know or talk about. If you want to stay informed about key topics that the news media misses as the...

Hey all! On this episode, you’ll learn what you can’t do in India and Australia—as a foreigner or local! If you enjoyed the episode, like, comment, subscribe, and share it! And as always, thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Hey all! First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the millions affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand, India, China, and the rest of South + Southeast Asia. We’ve got a big episode today about the massive 7.7 earthquake that rocked South and Southeast Asia. We are covering what the media is leaving out, and why this disaster is going to be equally disastrous to the US,...

Hey all! Thank you to ALL of you for your support for our pod. We’ve crossed the 1,000 downloads mark and REALLY appreciate all of your listenership and feedback. Please give us more so we can do better. If you haven’t yet, click the subscribe button below. We’re taking you back to Ethiopia today the rough and tumble neighborhood that is the Horn of Africa. Listen in to what is happening, and lear...

Hey all! On tap today we have an episode about Canada and why Canada is taking hits from all angles and corners of the world, and what they are going to do about it. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and please SHARE. Share it with your friends, your pets, your nosey neighbor, your boss, your BFF. Share it while you're in line or dancing in the streets. We sincerely appreciate it! This is a...