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Across The Border
by Ciaran Febers
Across The Border is a podcast by Emily & Ciaran- a couple from both Scotland and England. In this podcast, you can expect to hear our musings on life both North and South of the border. We'll be sharing daft stories, some astute observations and maybe even the odd word of wisdom. We plan to discuss a range of topics, covering that which both unites and divides us Across The Border. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy!
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34. Tipsy Pre-Wedding Hotel Chat
Hi guys, this week we bring you a episode from our hotel room while we prep for our wedding. We've kept this one short and sweet but hope you enjoy it.Just a note that the audio quality isn't great because we don't have our usual set up, but hope you still enjoy the chat.Tune in next week to hear how we got on at our wedding!
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33. Psychedelic Breathwork, Cinema Etiquette and The Invite
Hi guys, welcome back to another episode of Across the Border. This week we discuss yoga and our experience of doing outdoor breathwork in Glasgow. We also discuss our recent trip to the cinema to see The Invite, which sparked an interesting discussion about relationships.Hope you enjoy!What we've been loving this week:EmilyR1SE Sheffield -https://r1se.co.uk/CiaranThe History of Sexuality, Michel FoucaultSexology: The Basics, Silva NevesRemember to follow us on instagram @acrosstheborder.pod
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32. Physiotherapy ASMR Hair Transplant
Hi Borderheads <3 This week we record for you a soft and kind ramble chat, featuring Physiotherapy, a good dose of ASMR and Emily's upcoming Hair TransplantHope you enjoy! Chat to us by leaving a comment or on instagram at @acrosstheborder.podLOVE YOU
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31. Tramlines Festival and The Odyssey
Hi guys, this week we discuss our recent trip to Tramlines Festival in Sheffield, as well as discussing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.We had some slight technical issues which resulted in a recurring noise that we have tried our best to edit out.We have also got into trouble for playing music on the podcast so we've had to remove our songs of the week.Hope you all enjoy!
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30. Managing PMDD
In this episode we discuss our experiences of managing PMDD as a couple.Useful links:- https://thepmddproject.org/- https://dittodaily.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqr2YqlCFQj8WV4sLoS4XvaX-EUcAYnXdZKXkaTuy8a8HsRns3z- @em_harriee on Instagram (Emma runs a PMDD support group in South Yorkshire)- @thepmddproject on InstagramFollow us on Instagram to keep in touch and share your thoughts on the episode
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29. Crossed Wires Festival, Reclaiming the Flag and an Ode to Sheffield
Hi guys, having to re-upload this ep again as it got taken down for copyright issues.Hope you enjoy :D
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28. We'll always have (sunstroke in) Paris
Hi border heads, this week we tell you all about our recent trip to Paris where we almost got burnt alive by the sun. Tune in to hear our favourite and funniest moments from the trip!
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27. Annie and Dan's Wedding with a World Cup Chaser
Good evening, borderheads!This week we discuss the wedding of our beautiful friends, the wacky world cup and other wonderful and weird happenings of lateHope you enjoy this episode and be sure to let us know your thoughts! Follow us on Instagram @acrosstheborder.podLOVING THIS WEEK:EmilyYesteryear by Caro Claire Burke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yesteryear_(novel) My friends xCiaran:Social Effervescence Financial Security
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26. Jobs Jobs Jobs
Hi guys, tune in this week to hear about our experience working in various jobs.This was recorded a few months back hence why Ciaran still sounds sick.Remember to follow us on instgram at acrosstheborder.pod.Enjoy!
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25. Hen Do Debrief
Hi guys, apologies for the delay in releasing the podcast, we've had a busy few weeks. Tune in this week to catch up on Emily's antics on her Hen do in Croatia. What we've been loving this weekEmilyHaving her boobs outSheffield (BARKS WINE)CiaranA Court of Thorn and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
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24. Location, Location, Location
Hi guys, this week we chat about all the flats we lived in over our relationship. Tune in to hear us discussing what it was like first living with each and our experience moving around Glasgow and moving down to England.What we have been loving this week:Ciaran- Gousto (not sponsored!)Emily- Famesick - Lena Dunham
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23. Stag Do Debrief
Hi guys, tune in this week to hear us chat about Ciaran's recent trip for his stag do. What we've been loving this week:Emily- Her MumCiaran- Schema Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide, Jeffery Young
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22. Post-Holiday Ramble Chat
Hi guys, we are back after a short hiatus. Tune in to hear about our recent trip to spain and what we've been upto.What we have been loving this week:EmilyHungerstone - Kat DunnCiaranForced Witness - Alex CameronAs usual please follow us on acrosstheborder.pod on instagram.
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21. Barks Two and Guisborough Parmos
Hi guys, tune in to hear about what we've been upto over the last week. We chat about going to visit Barks' new wine shop in Leah's yard, as well as chatting about our recent trip to Teeside. Tune in for the usual rambles about food, football and other consumables.Hope you guys enjoy!
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20. Family Holidays
Hi guys, tune in this week to hear us chat about our experiences going on family holidays when we were younger.
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19. Q&A Part 2: Favourite Dates, Generation Alpha Doom, Moving Abroad
Hi guys, tune in for part 2 of our question and answer podcast. Thanks again for all your questions!This week we chat about our favourite holidays and dates, our fears for generation alpha, whether we would move abroad and much more.
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18. Q&A Part 1: Death Row Meals, Favourite Films and Thursday Night Fridge Tapas
Hi guys, join us this week for our first Q&A session. Thank you everyone who submitted a question. We couldn't answer them all in one episode so tune in next week to hear part two!What we have been loving this week:CiaranThe Stranger, Albert CamusPhilosophize This! Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2Shpxw7dPoxRJCdfFXTWLE?si=2065fa4f2e054373EmilyLily Allan, Live in SheffieldFern Cotton Happy Place Ep with Bjorn Natthiko Lindebladhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6gp9XiVjTgZHO6mfHviSJK?si=cfc924342b004d8dBest Protocol Songhttps://www.reverbnation.com/protocolband/song/10565665-scratch-n-sleep
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17. Politics
Hi guys, we are back again this week with a chat about politics. Tune in to hear about our experience of politics growing up, how our political views have changed as we have got older and our views on the current political climate.Next week we will be back with a special question and answer podcast, so if you haven't got in touch yet with your questions please head over to our instagram.What we are loving this week:EmilyLove is Blind Season 10Hello Beautiful - Ann Napolitano CiaranWet Leg - Moisturizer
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16. Manchester Ramble Chat
Hi guys, we are back this week with another ramble chat. Tune in to hear us chat about our recent trip to Manchester and few other bits and bobs.We'll be having more topical chats in the weeks to come but we really enjoyed having this wee recap.What we are loving this weekEmily- How to get to heaven from Belfast - NetflixCiaran- How Psychotherapy Works - Louis Cozolinohttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2AYLZTtggcoFsO8FWYM22N?si=2a79901810cb49f1
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14. Nottingham, Babies and Chickpea Men
Hi guys, we are back this week with a little ramble ep. Tune in to hear about our recent trip to Nottingham, our discussion about how we feel about having children and going to see Big Special with a room full of Radio 6 Dads.Remember to follow us on instagram at acrossthebord.pod.
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13. Food: Deep Fried Mars Bars and Yorkshire Puddings with Ice Cream
Hi guys, this week we are back chatting about the differences in foods and our experience trying them. Tune in to hear us chat about everything from deep fried pizza to cheese teacakes.As usual please let us know your thoughts and your own experiences of trying various foods across the border!
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12. Religion
Hi guys, this week we discuss religion. We talk about our personal experiences with religion, as well as how we have experienced religion in England & Scotland. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on instagram @acrosstheborder.pod-----------------------------------------Traitors Season 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0db9b2t/the-traitors?seriesId=p0db9b2t-structural-4-m002nzprHamnet: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14905854/Sinead O'Connor on The Blindboy Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zMKEPPKwyS6Z401rW098f#:~:text=I%20chat%20with%20singer%20and,com/privacy%20for%20more%20information. (Spotify)All The Way to The River - Elizabeth Gilbert : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223405886-all-the-way-to-the-river (Goodreads link. Book available in all good bookstores)
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11. Our Origin Story
Hi guys, we're back after a short break with a highly requested ep: our origin story. Tune in to hear all about how we met and the early days of our relationship.What we are loving this week:Ciaran- Being at home- Being a therapistEmily- Adam Buxton and Devendra Banhart podcast episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1p9uDmxRKgrNPMzBdTZqxM?si=kk5ONFiiTWGg_m78ELfmPw
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BONUS EP - 10. Pilot Episode
Hello guys, SURPRISE! We are back with a sneaky bonus episode.This is the first ever episode we recorded, way back in summer. It was never intended for other human ears but we have decided to share it with you now, for vibes sake. Hope you enjoy! Back with a real time ep next week!
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9.End of Year Special: 2026 Ins and Outs
Hi guys this week we wrap up this year and season 1 of the podcast with an extra long episode. Tune in to hear us chat about out Ins and Outs for 2026, as well as our usual rambles about what we are loving and other bits.We'll be taking a little break but will be back again sometime in January. Keep an eye on Instagram for any updates on new episodes.Hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year!What we've been loving this weekCiaranBrazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)Ideal Parent Figure Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2au4jtL0O4 (Skip to 1:03 to dive straight into meditation)EmilyWuthering HeightsTA (or the one with the pigeon) - https://www.instagram.com/theonewiththepigeon/?hl=en
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8. Christmas Episode 2025
Hi guys, this week we discuss our experiences of Christmas in Scotland and England. In this episode we discuss Christmas traditions, bizarre Christmas dinners, travelling over the Christmas period and many more. Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas!What we are loving this weekEmily- Pluribus- Evening ShowersCiaran- Where is George Gibney Podcast, BBC Sounds- The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk
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7. So What Do You Know Then? - Cultural Phrases and Idioms
Hi guys, this week we discuss Scottish idioms, Yorkshirisms, and how we've each experienced these living in different parts of the country. Tune in to hear us discuss terms of endearment, gig chants and putting ourselves out there creatively.We have also started a new segment at the beginning of the podcast so please let us know your thoughts on this!What we've been loving recently:Ciaran: - Introduction to Psychoanalysis - Antony Bateman and Jeremy Holmes- The Blindboy PodcastEmily:- Stranger Things Season 5- Before We Break Up Again PodcastEnjoy!
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6. Music Festivals
Hi guys, in this episode we discuss our experiences attending music festivals in Scotland, England and further afield.Tune in to hear stories about engaging with "bampots", watching Gavin and Stacey on a mobile in a tent and friends having "bad experiences" while intoxicated.Remember to follow us on Instagram @acrosstheborder.pod.
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5. Community Building
Hi guys, thanks for joining us for another episode of Across the Border. This week, we talk about our individual experiences of Community Building, and how this differs in Scotland vs. England.Let us know what you thought of this episode. Leave a comment below, and follow us on Instagram: @acrosstheborder.pod
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4. First Experience of Drinking
Hi guys, this week we discuss our first experiences of drinking and compare our view of each countries relationship to alcohol.
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3.Cats, Liverpool and Legal Tender
Hi guys, this week is just more of a catch up where we've spoke about what we've been up to recently. The main chat is about our recent experience with cats, our trip to Liverpool and the myth of Scottish notes being "legal tender".Hope you enjoy!
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2. Moving Away From Home
Hi guys, in this episode we discuss our respective experiences of moving away from home. Hope you enjoy!
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1. An Introduction to Across the Border
Hello !!! A short intro ep so you can get to know us (before we start dishing out the good stuff) :D
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Across The Border is a podcast by Emily & Ciaran- a couple from both Scotland and England. In this podcast, you can expect to hear our musings on life both North and South of the border. We'll be sharing daft stories, some astute observations and maybe even the odd word of wisdom. We plan to discuss a range of topics, covering that which both unites and divides us Across The Border. Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy!
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Ciaran Febers
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