The Forrin Podcast Patrick Garratt and Michael Bowden

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 out what on earth we're talking about!
Also, while you’re here, don't forget to follow the guys on Instagram and Facebook. You can email the boys at forrinpodcast@gmail.com.
We'll be back in Monday, 5th of August.
This episode was produced and edited by Mike Bowden
Music by Mike Bowden

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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 Conservatives win the election this year.
Pat talks about his experiences in the army cadets in Wales and gives a quick history of conscription in France, including details of current youth service schemes.
And here's the link from the discussion about levels of absolute poverty in the UK.

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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 several hundred miles from his homeland, and the pair discuss how they feel about their parents getting old.
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 to the land of foreignness.
Also, while you’re here, don't forget to follow the guys on Instagram and Facebook. You can email the boys at forrinpodcast@gmail.com
This episode was produced and edited by Mike Bowden
Music by Mike Bowden


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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 to the land of foreignness.
Also, while you’re here, don't forget to follow the guys on Instagram and Facebook. You can email the boys at forrinpodcast@gmail.com
This episode was produced and edited by Patrick Garratt.
Music by Mike Bowden

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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 follow on Instagram and Facebook. You can email the boys at forrinpodcast@gmail.com
This episode was produced and edited by Mike Bowden.
Music by Mike Bowden

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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 the second happiest country in the world, whereas France doesn't even make the top 20. Pat muses on why that might be.
Don't hesitate to contact us with your questions and comments at forrinpodcast@gmail.com, or via our instagram, @forrinpodcast.
This week's episode was produced and edited by Patrick Garratt.
Music by Mike Bowden

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