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They speak the same language (well, sort of), so why do the Americans and the British do pretty much everything differently? In her new podcast “Postcards From The Edge”, Ayda Williams, an American in Britain, tries to make some sense of this endlessly baffling and frequently absurd cultural divide. (Is there really no limit to the ways British people are weird and illogical? And why do they keep saying “sorry”, especially as they’re rarely sorry for the stuff they should be?) Each week Ayda sits down with a noted British person to explore these differences and grapple for common ground, periodically aided and abetted by her very definitely American mother Gwen and her very definitely British first husband Robbie Williams. Social Media: @aydafieldwilliams Executive Producers; Sophie Paluch, Ayda Field Williams Producer: Warren Borg. Music written and produced by Karl Brazil & Owen Parker, Mixed by Owen Parker, Vocals by Robbie Williams & Theodora Williams. Original artwork by Alex Merry. Please note this episode was recorded before the Covid-19 emergency. Let us know if you loved it by leaving a review and a 5 star rating!

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    • Sep 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES

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    Joe Wicks (The Body Coach)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 51:56


    On this special bonus episode Ayda sits down with the nation's favourite PE teacher Joe Wicks, AKA "The Body Coach," for an illuminating chat on wellness, family, and the challenges and rewards of running fitness empire. If this chat doesn't motivate you to hit the gym nothing will. Happy Listening.For a limited time only get 25% off Aydawear, when you enter the code Aydapod at the checkout.Go to https://shopayda.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sophie Ellis-Bextor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 63:08


    On our last episode of the year Ayda jumps on zoom to have chat with the Queen of Kitchen Disco herself, thats right its superstar artist, podcaster and all round super mum Sophie Ellis Bextor.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The GC! Gemma Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 45:55


    In this weeks episode have we got a Christmas treat for you!! Its none other that Essex royalty, yep it's the Queen GC herself...its Gemma Collins. Tune in as Ayda and Gemma get to together for a good old natter about all things GC and more. From family insights to Essex hangouts and and lots a gossip in-between this is a definitely a cracker of an episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jillian Michaels

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 46:59


    In this weeks episode Ayda chats to the fitness empire empress, the incredible Jillian Michaels. A leading health and fitness expert, renowned nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur there is nothing this woman can't do and if anyone knows how to bring yourself back from the edge it's definitely Jillian. From crazy injuries to motherhood and everything in between, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wim Hof

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 78:26


    In this week's episode Ayda jumps on zoom to have a chat with the ice man himself, it's none other than the legend that is Wim Hof! Ice Baths aside, Wim and Ayda chat about the incredible technique he has perfected over the years to help strengthen his mindset and body and how he now teaching others to do the same. Its a jam packed fascinating journey, so strap in, enjoy the ride and remember... just breathe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ella Mills (Deliciously Ella)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 65:46


    In this episode Ayda chats to the queen of one of the UK's biggest plant based brands its the wonderful Deliciously Ella.From the starting the blog in 2012 that started her career and saved her life right through the incredible empire Ella and her husband are building today, this episode is full of amazing stories of hope, humour and some amazing life advice. Enjoy! Find Ella's amazing recipes, cookbooks and podcast here: https://deliciouslyella.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Giovanna Fletcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 74:34


    We are back and who else would it be best to kick off this episode with than the ultimate superwoman. You might know her as the queen of the jungle, best selling author, or Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcaster, yes its Giovanna fletcher. This week Giovanna and I sat down in our zoom cupboards to chat about what drives us to the edge? Is it popstar husbands keeping us awake more than the kids, their faffing when we are trying to get out the door or maybe its just their inability to get onboard with packing cubes. Try them they will change your life, honestly! Either way I loved every minute of this chat with Mrs G and I think you will too. Press play and enjoy.Check out Giovanna's books, blogs and podcast at https://giovannafletcher.com For more info on CoppaFeel! and their treks visit - https://coppafeel.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season Two is here!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 1:12


    We're Back! Season Two is here but with a slight twist and another bunch of amazing guests. This series Ayda explores a question we can all get behind ‘What Pushes You To The Edge? 'whilst, as Ayda like to say, “having a good old natter” about life, love, family and everything in between. Subscribe or follow now so you don't miss the first episode dropping on 17th November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    David Walliams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 64:40


    In this episode Ayda, Gwen and Robbie sit down with David Walliams (Pre Covid) to chat about the correct way to pronounce scone, friendly Americans and swimming the Channel (show-off!)Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    John Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 67:19


    It's Lockdown episode 3! In this episode Ayda is joined by Robbie and comedian John Bishop to discuss life in lockdown, LA sunshine vs UK humour and John's very heavy skeleton. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 69:31


    In our second lockdown episode Ayda catches up with rapper, actress, talk show host and all round superwoman Eve to chat about lockdown life, UK vs LA weather (how very British) and what it's like be American women married to Englishmen from Stoke. Could this be the most random coincidence of the series maybe? Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Gary Barlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 67:01


    In our first lockdown episode, Ayda calls up her fave member of Take That (sorry Rob!) the wonderful Gary Barlow for a catch up on how things are going in the 'new normal'. Among other things, they discuss American boybands vs British ones, who in Take That got the most fan mail and how difficult it is to find a chainmail thong. All will be explained. Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Scott Mills & Chris Stark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 49:51


    In this episode, Ayda and Robbie sit down with radio royalty Scott Mills and Chris Stark to discuss the differences between the American and UK high school experience, Chris' soon-to-be slowing metabolism and the best (and worst) things about US Radio.SOCIALS: @aydafieldwilliams @scott_mills @chris_stark See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Alan Carr & Paul Drayton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 59:32


    On this week's episode, Ayda, Gwen and Robbie are joined by chatty man Alan Carr and his wonderful husband Paul as they delve into the weird and wonderful worlds of UK and US TV. Find out what the Americans really think of Naked Attraction, Bullseye, Eurotrash and Alan’s Northampton accent, and whether Robbie was ever actually in Brookside.Ayda, Gwen and Paul also discuss their experiences with Parkinson's, which are personal to them and should not be substituted for professional medical advice and support. For more information please visit Parkinson's UK at parkinsons.org.uk.Instagram @aydafieldwilliams @chattyman @pauldrayton1If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could donate £5 to Parkinson’s UK by texting NOW to 70500. Every donation goes towards making life better for people with Parkinson’s. For full terms and conditions go to parkinsons.org.uk/texttodonate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Olly Murs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 63:27


    In this very first episode of Postcards from the Edge, Ayda and Gwen sit down with singer, songwriter and TV presenter Olly Murs for a good old-fashioned British chinwag. Among other things, they discuss Olly's passion for fitness, hiding Big Macs from your other half and Gwen's killer legs (sorry Ayda). Enjoy. NOTE: The conversations about Parkinson's in this episode are all based on personal experience and are in no way to be substituted for professional medical advice and support. For more information please visit Parkinson's UK at Parkinsonsuk.org. SOCIALS: @aydafieldwilliams @ollymurs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Postcards from the Edge - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 2:18


    They speak the same language (well, sort of), so why do the Americans and the British do pretty much everything differently? In her new podcast “Postcards From The Edge”, Ayda Williams, an American in Britain, tries to make some sense of this endlessly baffling and frequently absurd cultural divide. (Is there really no limit to the ways British people are weird and illogical? And why do they keep saying “sorry”, especially as they’re rarely sorry for the stuff they should be?) Each week Ayda sits down with a noted British person to explore these differences and grapple for common ground, periodically aided and abetted by her very definitely American mother Gwen and her very definitely British first husband Robbie Williams.Social Media: @aydafieldwilliams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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