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The Group Chat
Three friends living abroad in Spain unpack global news, culture, and expat life—without pretending we always agree.
At the heart of the podcast is the belief that open dialogue matters. Different philosophies don’t have to divide people—honest conversations can help us understand life, and each other, a little better.
Each episode explores the latest stories—from international headlines and politics to cultural trends, social debates, and the realities of building a life overseas. Being abroad…
Episodes
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Ep. 21 Desensitized, Distrustful & Divided: What’s Really Driving Europe’s Protests?
Why is Europe protesting? Carson, Paulina and Brandon, three expats in Spain, work through five theories behind the unrest, from cost of living and education…
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Ep. 20 Scary Enough: Our Accidental Halloween Episode
Halloween is coming, so naturally we talked about everything except costumes. Phone alerts that cause heart attacks, a botched execution in Tennessee, stand…
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Ep. 19 Breaking the Stigma: Compassionate Psychiatry with Dr. Franca
In this episode, Carson and Paulina sit down with psychiatrist Franca to explore her personal and professional journey from studying medicine in Poland to…
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Ep. 18 Low Rise Jeans and Bad Decisions: The 90s & 00s in a Nutshell
Nostalgia hits hard when you realize the “old days” were only 15 to 20 years ago. Brandon and Paulina take you back to the weird, chaotic, and oddly beautiful…
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Ep. 17 The Truth Is Out There… Maybe
This episode takes a skeptical-but-playful dive into conspiracy theories—from celebrity death hoaxes to UFOs/UAPs, secret government projects, and suspicious…
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Ep. 16 Everyone’s an Expert. Nobody Knows Anything.
We’re feeling it, and surely you are too. The internet used to be a place to explore, learn, and connect. Now, it’s overrun with ads, algorithms, and…
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Ep. 15 Who We Are: A Proper Introduction
Today we share our origin story and what makes us tick. We discuss how declining free speech and superficial media helped inspire the show, and why it’s…
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Ep. 14 Inspiration, Immigrants and Letting Kids Eat Dirt
We open up about the unlikely everyday heroes who inspire us most. This episode explores what true inspiration looks like beyond celebrities and headlines…
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Ep. 13 Educated or Just Examined?
From being a student to straight up teaching, the crew reflects on their experiences navigating different school systems. They explore teaching methods…
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Ep. 12 AI Progress Has a Price
AI promises a better economy, but for who? Carson and Brandon break down the real mechanics of AI driven inflation, job loss versus creation, and whether…
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Ep. 11 The Creativity Dilemma
Is AI replacing or just changing what it means to be human? Carson and Paulina go head to head on AI vs. Creativity: is it a cop-out, a cheat code, or the…
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Ep. 10 New Country, Who Dis??
This week, we’re talking about what happens when another country starts to feel like home. From tapas, tipping, and late dinners to language mishaps and…
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Ep. 9 The Hantavirus Files
Hantavirus is the starting point, but this episode is really about uncertainty: how people react, what they believe, and why public trust breaks down so…
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Ep. 8 The Illusion of Democracy (feat. JC)
JC is back, and this one spirals from geopolitics to everyday life without losing its edge. The conversation digs into war, borders, Europe’s identity crisis…
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Ep. 7 Chasing the Paycheck
Is a job just about paying the bills, or does it shape us in other ways too? We reflect on the ones that helped make us who we are today. Making ends meet can…
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Ep. 6 My Banger, Your Skip
Music is more than just background noise; it’s the soundtrack of our lives. But what does your current playlist say about you? We’re taking a deep dive into…
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Ep. 5 Around the World (feat. JC)
JC has lived in 7 countries, and every chapter sounds slightly unbelievable. From being in New York just days before 9/11 to getting mistaken for a celebrity…
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Ep. 4 Let's Ask AI
From governments ditching ethics to the slow death of creative expression, AI is progressively taking over our lives. What does that really mean? We’re diving…
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Ep. 3 Follow Your Heart
Relationships: Love, Expat Life & Cultural Differences A Polish girl, a Redhead, and a Black dude walk into a bar...Three friends come together by chance in…
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Ep. 2 Thanks for the Brain Rot
Keep scrolling. Go ahead. Why are governments suddenly stepping into social media—and what’s in it for them? We break down the global push for reform: age…
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Ep. 1 You've been a real Bad Bunny
Should artists get political, or just stick to the music? The key question explored in this episode, where we discuss the recent Super Bowl Halftime Show. We…