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I chat to a range of people from across the globe and check in with them as often as possible to get an "on the ground" update of what is going on in their neck of the woods during this crazy and scary time: COVID-19. Original music by me: Natalia Bye, and my dad, Steve Bye.

Natalia Bye


    • May 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Justin in Czech Republic (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 23:48


    What happens when you are due to have a baby during Covid-19? Listen to Justin's story as he tells me about their experience.

    Dan in Italy (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 24:41


    Again, I am sorry there is no music, non intro etc. Homeschooling is killing me! Still really want to get these out though. Enjoy.

    Suzanne from South Africa (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 36:08


    Sorry about not doing an intro for this one, having some technical difficulties. Still wanted to get it out though as I had a wonderful chat with Suzanne. Enjoy.

    Kim in Singapore (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 29:34


    I checked back in with Kim in Singapore and got quite a shock! Having not been watching the news lately I was surprised to hear how much things had changed in such a short time.

    Max from France (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 31:34


    Max has made a complete recovery, but how is everything else going in France these days? I caught up with Max again to find out how things have progressed.

    Mitchel from Alaska (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 27:42


    Checked back in with Mitch in Alaska and some really awesome things happening in their community, even if homeschooling is driving everyone crazy!

    Jakub from Canada (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 17:24


    Back in Canada to chat to Jakub about how things have changed in the last couple of weeks and whether there is any sign of the end.

    Ben in NZ (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 19:54


    Well it's time for take 2! I am checking back in with all my guests from season 1 to see how things are progressing and how they are coping, starting with my old mate Ben in Wellington, NZ.

    Alison from New York City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 40:12


    The situation in NYC is truly worrying and listening to Alison describe it was difficult.But in the end we found a way to laugh and look at the bright side.

    Dan in Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 53:53


    Finally got to chat to someone in Italy. While this may be the hardest hit country, communities are coming together in the most wonderful of ways.

    Ru from Zimbabwe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 14:16


    On day four of lockdown and with only 8 confirmed cases, I chat to Ru about how things are going in the capital of Zimbabwe

    Janine from Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 24:23


    There's a relative calm in Germany. The death rate is low and testing is efficient. But that hasn't stopped them from preparing for the worst. Janine fills me in.

    Ashana from India

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 17:24


    With over 1 billion people and a whole lot of stuck tourists, how is India coping with Covid-19? Ashana gives me some insight to the situation.

    Justin in Czech Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 24:12


    Lockdown in Prague. Spring has arrived and where the squares would normally be filled with tourists, Justin walks his dog without meeting another soul. Will Czech's drastic measures flatten the curve?

    Jim in Sweden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 17:06


    Sweden is pretty much operating as "business as usual" while almost the rest of the world goes into lockdown. I check in with 79 year old Jim to see how he feels about that.

    Suzanne from South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 29:49


    After 25 years, the military are back on the streets. How are the locals reacting? Suzanne shares her thoughts and experience of pre and post democratic South Africa as they navigate their way through the pandemic.

    Nik and Tiffani from USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 34:40


    Finally got to do a real happy hour! Nik and Tiffani give me the low down about how Covid-19 is effecting their life and what they are doing about it.

    Agneta in Taiwan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 26:06


    Taiwan is not in lockdown. How is this possible when it seems like the rest of the world are staying home? Listen in to find out what Taiwan has been doing to fight Covid-19

    Karin in Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 21:52


    The military and the police are out and you can't even go for a walk. What life is like inside a country in complete lock down.

    Elvira from Denmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 20:02


    Spring in Denmark, the birds are chirping and people are staying home. Elvira tells me about how Denmark has been preparing for and dealing with Covid-19.

    Leslie in Spain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 22:00


    There is hope in crisis, connection in isolation. You just have to find it. Leslie has some wonderful tips for staying positive and finding gratitude, even in lockdown. You can also join her free online meditation group here http://lesliesaglio.com/freemeditation/

    Kim in Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 25:30


    A very clear and fascinating look at how and why Singapore was able to get on top of Covid-19 so quickly, and I can tell you that it had little to do with whether they closed their schools or not.

    Max from France

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 26:45


    Max describes life in Paris under a complete lockdown plus who gets tested in France and what happens if you are a suspected though unconfirmed Covid-19 case.

    Mitchel from Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 16:50


    Mitchel is in quarantine at the moment where he lives in Alaska and joined me this morning to tell me about the situation there.

    Ben in New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 19:56


    I caught up with my old friend Ben to chat about the very recent announcement from the NZ Government in response to Covid-19. The message is a very unambiguous "DON'T GO OUT" and I asked Ben what this would mean for him and his family during this time.

    Konner in South Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 20:38


    Straight after being online with Canada, I jumped on with Konner who has been living in Daegu, South Korea for the last 18 months, the worst hit city in the country. Konner discusses the current situation but also how things were managed during the peak of the outbreak.

    Jakub from Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 18:30


    Through the wonder of facebook, I put out the call and my fellow podcasters answered. So thrilled to have met and been able to chat to Jakub from the Ontario region of Canada about what they are going through right now and how they are dealing with the pandemic in their corner of the world. This was recorded 30 min prior to release.

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