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Boarding Call is a podcast to learn about our world through conversations with those bold enough to live outside the borders of their comfort zone.
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Josh Collins was born in the United States but moved to Okinawa, Japan, when he was in sixth grade. He spent nearly a decade growing up there, navigating life as a third culture kid and balancing both American and Japanese influences. Fluent in the language and deeply connected to the culture, Japan still feels like home to him even though he now resides in the U.S.
Tait Lawton is a Canadian from Edmonton who has maintained a deep connection with China for over 20 years. Altogether, he has spent a decade living in Nanjing, where he met his wife, achieved fluency in Mandarin, and even started his own business. Today, Tait runs a marketing agency based in China while also creating content in both Mandarin and English that covers current events, pop culture, and language.
Cole Fogle is a Canadian from Toronto who first moved to Taiwan nearly 26 years ago. Over the years, he went back and forth between Canada and Taiwan in search of a place to call home, eventually settling in Taiwan, where he built a life with his wife and their two children. Cole creates content about daily life in Taiwan, often featuring interviews with other foreigners who have also made the island their home.
Nick Pilgrim is a Russian-Ukrainian musician and content creator who fled Ukraine at the onset of the war. Holding dual citizenship between two countries in conflict, he faced immense challenges navigating borders and leaving Russia during a time of heightened political tension. Two years ago, he finally began a new chapter in Canada and now calls Edmonton, Alberta home.
Fabien, originally from Marseille, France, has lived in Denmark for the past nine years, while Anastasia, from Saint Petersburg, Russia, has called Denmark home for seven. Together, they are based in Copenhagen, where they are raising their two children in a multilingual environment. Drawing on their own experiences of navigating life abroad, they create content about raising kids in a foreign country, language learning, and overcoming cultural differences.
Jonny Arnott is a Canadian traveler and content creator from Ottawa who has visited 34 countries. After an intensive backpacking trip, he moved to Amsterdam on a working-holiday visa, where he lived for a year. Drawing from his wide-ranging travel experiences across the globe, Jonny creates content that offers a window into the cultures, food, and adventures that have shaped his journey.
Alex is a Russian content creator who has spent the past 11 years living in Taiwan. Based in Tainan, he creates insightful and engaging content that often features fellow foreigners navigating life on the island. From food and festivals to language and local customs, Alex offers a unique perspective on Taiwanese culture—one shaped by being both an outsider and long-term resident.
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Fernando Tábora has spent the last 10 years adapting to life in Munich, Germany. Through his entertaining content, he explores the contrasts between Latin American and German culture, offering sharp commentary on everyday life, identity, and what it really means to adapt to a new country.
Alysa is a content creator with a multicultural background and a lifelong connection to China. Born to an American father and Polish mother, she moved to Guangzhou in 1999 at the age of four and has called it home ever since. Her unique upbringing shaped her perspective on culture, belonging, and identity. Through her content, Alysa explores what it means to grow up between worlds and shares thoughtful reflections on culture, language, and what it's like to be seen as an outsider in the only country she’s ever truly known.
Molli Sébrier is an American writer, and content creator who spent nearly a decade living in France. Her journey began in 2014 as an au pair, but a desire for deeper integration led her to pursue intensive language studies and a university degree in French literature. After years of navigating visas, cultural nuances, and life in Paris, Molli fully integrated into French society. She’s now back in the U.S., where she shares insights on language, identity, and her experience abroad through engaging social media content.
Marcos Wolf is a content creator from Canada with German and Argentinian heritage. Motivated by a desire to explore his roots, Marcos traveled to Argentina—and quickly fell in love with the culture. What started as a visit became a life-changing experience, inspiring him to produce informative content about Argentinian life, culture, and identity through the lens of someone both foreign and familiar.
Nick is a content creator and comedian from California, who has called Japan home for the past 18 years. What began as a fascination with Japanese culture eventually led to a permanent move—and a remarkable career in comedy. Nick has spent most of his time in Japan performing as a manzai comedian, mastering the language and immersing himself fully in the culture.
Chad Kubanoff is a professionally trained chef originally from the United States. Drawn to Southeast Asia early in his career, Chad made the bold decision to relocate to Vietnam, where he has lived for 9 years. From running cooking classes and restaurants to producing thoughtful videos about Vietnamese cuisine and culture, Chad has carved out a unique niche at the intersection of food, travel, and cross-cultural connection.
Raul is a Venezuelan exporter, musician, and content creator based in Shenzhen, China. Nearly two years ago, he made the move to China in search of new professional and personal opportunities. By day, he works in international trade, and by night, he channels his passion for music and storytelling into digital content. Through his videos, Raul documents everyday life in China from a foreigner's perspective, along with his ongoing journey to learn Mandarin.
Samuel is a Swedish content creator and entrepreneur based in Mérida, Mexico. After meeting his girlfriend and visiting her hometown, Samuel fell in love with the country and made the bold decision to relocate to Mexico permanently. Through his content, he shares cultural insights, travel tips, and stories of daily life as a foreigner integrating into Mexican society.
Conor is an American traveler and content creator with a deep appreciation for Thailand. Over the past nine years, he has visited the country multiple times, developing a strong connection to its culture, people, cuisine, and language. His passion eventually led him to relocate to Bangkok, where he spent eight months immersing himself in daily life and learning to speak conversational Thai.
Eric con C, originally from Mexico, moved to Canada with his girlfriend in search of new opportunities. He is now based in Toronto, where he has lived for the past six years. Eric is the host of the podcast Chingoneando, a show in which he engages in conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, all with the aim of expanding his understanding of the world.
Donnie is an American content creator and co-founder of the YouTube channel Passport Two. In 2018, he and his wife Aubrey left their jobs to travel full-time, eventually settling in southern Germany. Through their videos, Donnie shares humorous and insightful takes on daily life and cultural differences between the U.S. and Germany.
Paulina de los Santos, a native Texan and host of The Pod Abroad podcast, discovered an alternative way of life in Europe after completing her Master’s program abroad. The experience inspired her to permanently relocate to Munich, Germany, where she has lived for the past nine years.
Tomasz Jakub Kusienicki is a software engineer from Poland who relocated to Vienna, Austria, together with his family in 2020. Captivated by the charm and character of the city, Tomasz soon developed a deep appreciation for its culture, lifestyle, and vibrant atmosphere and began creating content that explores various aspects of life in Vienna. His work touches on cultural differences, travel tips and restaurant recommendations, among other topics.
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