Best Love Across The Divide Podcasts (2025)

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Japanese manga scares tourists away with doomsday prediction 12:32

4h ago12:32

12:32

Superstitious tourists from Hong Kong and China have been cancelling their trips to Japan, partly due to a manga – first published in the 1990s – predicting that a major catastrophe will hit the country in July. We take a closer look.By FRANCE 24 English

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Voices Across The Divide 1:33:49

18h ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Send us a text Welcome back to the Self Isolation Podcast — where deep thoughts meet real laughs and unfiltered truth. Whether you’re a day-one or just tapping in, you’re right on time. In this episode, I reconnect with a homie from the past and we get into everything from how we’re feeling in our current spaces to why we chase things like real est…

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Radio and Tivio 25:37

18h ago25:37

25:37

Send us a text Look, if you’re here for facts, fun, and a little foolishness — you made the right stop. Welcome to the Self Isolation Podcast, where we keep it real, we keep it Black, and we keep it rolling. New folks? Don’t be shy. Day-one homies? You already know what time it is. This week, we’re taking a ride through memory lane — from LA’s gold…

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BTB Authors Tell All: Celeste Headlee 39:23

2d ago39:23

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While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love. And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean &…

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Dean & Kristen Look Back: Past Lives, Future Healing 9:51

4d ago9:51

9:51

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on Past Lives, Future Healing, by Sylvia Brown. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-only bonus seaso…

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Accessibility vs Toxicity 1:27:28

8d ago1:27:28

1:27:28

Send us a text On this episode of the Self Isolation Podcast, we’re breaking down the blurred lines between toxic behavior and personal growth. From the “fuck boy era” to chasing desires, I’m getting brutally honest about how I moved, what I learned, and what I lost in the process—especially when it came to women. We’ll get into: •How desire shaped…

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A Mother's Love 46:36

8d ago46:36

46:36

Send us a text In this solo episode, Will takes a pause from the usual intensity to show love, gratitude, and raw honesty about the women who shaped him. From mothers and aunties to friends who mothered in spirit, this is a heartfelt tribute to those who loved, nurtured, and sometimes hurt us — but always left a mark on the man he’s becoming. Will …

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Bollywood classic 'Come Fall in Love' takes centre stage in Manchester 11:03

8d ago11:03

11:03

Before “Come Fall in Love: The DDLJ Musical” hits the stage in Manchester, we catch up with one of the stars to talk about bringing this iconic love story – and Bollywood’s longest-running film, starring Shah Rukh Khan – to life on stage. We also reveal which Indian restaurant has earned its first three Michelin stars. Plus, we explore the potentia…

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BTB Authors Tell All: Steve and Annette Economides 34:24

9d ago34:24

34:24

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love. And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean &…

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Mark Newton: Festivals vs. club culture 54:34

11d ago54:34

54:34

Mark Newton has played a defining role in reshaping the global dance music experience, from the festivals we travel to, to the spaces we party in. As the founder of Hideout Festival and a creative force behind Field Day, Snowbombing, Printworks, Depot Mayfield, and Drumsheds, Mark doesn't just book DJs, he builds culture. In this episode, we dive i…

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Adulting 202 2:18:50

14d ago2:18:50

2:18:50

Send us a text Will and Lil Foot are back and this time, it’s not grief pulling them to the mic, it’s life. After reuniting through loss and laughter in their debut episode, the two cousins return to the pod with a deeper dive into something no one warned them about: being the adults now. The ones who make the grocery lists, plan the funerals, send…

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Junkie 304 World 22:14

14d ago22:14

22:14

Send us a text Welcome back to Self Isolation, the space where real talk gets served raw—with no filters, just reflection. In this powerful and provocative episode, Will (aka International Papi) steps into the heart of a crisis we’re all living through but rarely unpack: the culture of escapism, addiction, and survival by any means. From high-funct…

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Sandbox And Bagged Lunches 1:25:12

14d ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Send us a text After years apart, two Black Cousins—Will, the Righteous cut creative turned Opportunity creator, and Lil Foot, the no-filter, life-of-the-party ex-sneakerhead turned theorist Creative of the fine arts —find themselves reunited by the bittersweet gravity of loss. Family funerals, old mixtapes, and the smell of hot cookin in Big Mama’…

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Self Isolation Podcast Episode 1 14:56

14d ago14:56

14:56

Send us a text Meet Will — aka International Papi — a thinker, creator, and mental health advocate inviting you into Self Isolation, the podcast where truth flows unfiltered and healing comes with humor and heart. In this debut episode, Will opens up about his journey from LA to NYC, ATL to the DMV, and the lessons learned along the way. From redef…

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What's next in the US-China trade war? 12:31

15d ago12:31

12:31

A 90-day truce in the US-China trade war has officially begun, with both sides temporarily lowering sky-high tariffs on each other's goods. But there's still a lot of uncertainty facing global trade. Yuka Royer speaks with Louise Loo, China lead at Oxford Economics, about what came out of the recent tit-for-tat tariff tussle and what to expect next…

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Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Beth Malow & Doug Teschner 30:11

15d ago30:11

30:11

If you’re disturbed or simply turned off by America's rigid political divisions this is the show for you. We discuss creative skills and practices that put a little hope back in your political life Doug Teschner and Beth Malow are co-authors of the forthcoming book "Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in…

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BTB Authors Tell All: Gretchen Rubin 37:03

16d ago37:03

37:03

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love. And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean &…

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Dean & Kristen Look Back: The Memory Book 9:40

18d ago9:40

9:40

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on The Memory Book, by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-only bonus…

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Mark Knight: The DJ-producer divide 35:06

18d ago35:06

35:06

A week after Toolroom was crowned Label of the Year at the Beatport Awards for the second year running, I sit down with Mark Knight to explore one of the most pressing questions in the industry today: can you succeed as a DJ without producing music, or as a producer without ever stepping behind the decks? Mark reflects on his own path, starting out…

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Border tensions: Can diplomacy defuse the India-Pakistan standoff? 12:33

22d ago12:33

12:33

As the tit-for-tat continues between India and Pakistan following New Delhi’s response to April’s terror attack on civilians in Kashmir, we speak to Christopher Clary, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, to discuss whether diplomacy can help ease the tensions between the nuclear powers. We also find out how Islamab…

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Your Stories: Friend Jealousy, Friend Burnout, and Making Friends as an Adult 39:50

23d ago39:50

39:50

Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show - including being jealous of friends, dealing with friend burnout, and making friends post college. They also announce By The Book: Authors Tell All - a newly available series that will land right in this feed starting next week. Remi…

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Hiroko Yamamura: Being a DJ is so weird 1:00:37

25d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Kicking off season 7, I sit down with Chicago’s own Hiroko Yamamura, an artist deeply rooted in the city’s rich club culture, to explore the place that shaped her. Hiroko takes us back to the record stores and warehouses that built her musical foundation and shares stories of legendary underground parties that defined an era. From early mentorship …

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'China Targets': New investigation explores how Beijing extends its repression worldwide 12:38

29d ago12:38

12:38

China has instrumentalised the UN, Interpol and Western law enforcement to hunt down and intimidate government critics living abroad, according to a new worldwide investigation led by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. In a series of reports, the ICIJ sheds new light on China's long-running "transnational repression". One of…

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K&J Grapple with Friend Jealousy 38:47

1M ago38:47

38:47

Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from David Klein, record audio diaries, report back. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at [email protected] And join our Patreon Community to get biweekly episodes of ou…

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Dean & Kristen Look Back: French Women Don't Get Fat 9:31

1M ago9:31

9:31

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on French Women Don't Get Fat, by Mireille Guiliano. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-only bonus …

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India-Pakistan relations sink to new lows following Kashmir attack 12:03

1M ago12:03

12:03

In the aftermath of this week's deadly terror attack in Kashmir, relations between India and Pakistan have worsened. In this edition of Access Asia, the spokesperson for the opposition National Congress Party in India calls for unity, while acknowledging that the intent of the attack was to divide along religious lines. We also report on how the st…

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Compromisers and Contrarians. Our 10th Anniversary Podcast: Richard and Jim 43:27

1M ago43:27

43:27

Ten years ago this month we launched our first show at a time of new beginnings for podcasts. We were early to this game, and well before podcasting became part of mainstream media. In contrast to other shows about politics and current affairs we ran against the grain, avoiding snarky slogans and angry attacks. How Do We Fix It? focused instead on …

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Can This Friendship Survive Success? 29:04

1M ago29:04

29:04

Sometimes - as much as we hate to admit it - we feel insecure around certain friends - or even jealous of them. What’s the best way to cope with these feelings? David Klein, close friend and cousin of Winona Ryder, and author of “The Plus One,” shares his thoughts. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness …

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Killing fields, 50 years on: How the Khmer Rouge's legacy still divides Cambodia 12:10

1M ago12:10

12:10

On April 17,1975, a hardline Communist command led by Pol Pot swept into Phnom Penh and overthrew the US-backed military government of General Lon Nol. The Khmer Rouge went on to write the darkest chapter in Cambodia's history, committing one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. More than two million people were killed during their four-year…

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K&J Make Friends Post College 41:35

1M ago41:35

41:35

Jolenta and Kristen try on Hope Kelaher’s tips for making friends post-college. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at [email protected] And join our Patreon Community to get biweekly episodes of our new …

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Dean & Kristen Look Back: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up 9:23

2M ago9:23

9:23

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-only b…

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Japan's real-life 'Truman Show': How Nasubi survived 15 months of on-camera isolation 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

How far can reality TV go to engage viewers? Back in the 1990s, a hugely popular variety show in Japan featured a 22-year-old aspiring comedian having to survive solely on magazine sweepstakes, alone and naked in a small room for 15 months. His ordeal was recently revived in the British documentary film "The Contestant". In this edition, Nasubi ref…

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Braver Angels First 100 Days Debates: "Is Trump Making America Great?" Jessie Mannisto 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

We release this show at a moment of high political drama. Economics, financial markets, and America’s relations with the rest of the world are in a state of tumult. So how on earth do we talk with and listen to people on the other side? Should you even try? Jessie Mannisto, Director of Debates at Braver Angels says “yes!” In this episode we learn w…

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How to Make Friends Post College 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

Why does it seem so much easier to make friends when we’re younger? And how can we make friends more easily as we become adults? Hope Kelaher, author of Here to Make Friends: How To Make Friends as an Adult, shares her wisdom. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: face…

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Trade shock: How will Trump's tariff bazooka impact Asian economies? 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

The US president's "Liberation Day" tariffs have hit Asian nations particularly hard, including America's closest partners like Japan and South Korea. Six Southeast Asian economies were slapped with much higher tariffs than they had expected, of up to 49 percent. Yuka Royer asks the Asia Centre's Jean-François Di Meglio about their implications and…

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K&J Tackle Friend Burnout 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from Amy Wilson, record audio diaries, report back. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at [email protected] And join our Patreon Community to get biweekly episodes of our…

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Dean & Kristen Look Back: The Secret 8:59

2M ago8:59

8:59

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book, beginning with The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. To hear the full episode, get biweekly episodes of Dean & Kristen Look Back, listen to our complete Patreon-only bonus season of By The Book, read our weekly advice column, access the …

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Musk's China conundrum: BYD eclipses Tesla for first time 12:13

2M ago12:13

12:13

On this week's Access Asia, we focus on how Elon Musk is targeting sweet spots in Asia with Tesla sales taking a hit in Europe and the United States. However, bad news for Tesla is good news for China's electric vehicle maker BYD. Meanwhile, questions continue to swirl over what conflicts of interest exist for billionaire Musk, who is advising US P…

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Braver Angels: Beginnings and Today’s Challenge. David Blankenhorn 21:12

2M ago21:12

21:12

I don’t do this work in optimism. I do it in hope”, Braver Angels President David Blankenhorn tells our podcast. “If we’re going to have any chance to fix this and save our country, this is what needs to be done.” Soon after the tumultuous 2016 election Braver Angels sprung to life— co-founded by David, Bill Doherty and David Lapp. Two years after …

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Friend Burnout 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Friends are great. But they can also be exhausting. What’s the best way to strike the balance between being there and burning out? Amy Wilson, author of Happy To Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser, and cohost of What Fresh Hell, shares her thoughts. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private…

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North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine: Why does South Korea want to take them in? 12:11

2M ago12:11

12:11

South Korea has discussed repatriating North Korean prisoners of war held in Ukraine to Seoul. The two young soldiers in question are among the more than 10,000 troops sent from Pyongyang to support Russia's war on Ukraine, although neither Moscow nor Pyongyang officially recognises their deployment. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Ethan Hee-Seok …

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Your Stories: Chatbots, Platonic Partners, and Friends with Kids 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show - AI friends, friends with kids, and platonic significant others. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to…

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Is This ADHD? 49:01

2M ago49:01

49:01

By popular demand, Kristen is sharing an episode of one of her other shows: Mayo Clinic's Health Matters. This episode is about ADHD and features one of the most knowledgable and compassionate voices in the ADHD world, Dr. Robert Wilfahrt. To hear more episodes of Health Matters, subscribe here: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/health-matter…

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Philippine ex-President Duterte faces charges for war on drugs 12:48

3M ago12:48

12:48

On this week’s show we get the latest reaction from the Philippines after the shock arrest of the country’s former president, Rodrigo Duterte. He’s facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. We speak to Human Rights Watch’s Asia Carlos Conde who tells us the political fighting between the Duterte and Marcos camps hastened the a…

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K&J Hold Onto Friends With Kids 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from Ophira Eisenberg, record audio diaries, report back. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at [email protected] And join our Patreon Community to get access to live mon…

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By The Book: The 5 Second Rule 15:32

3M ago15:32

15:32

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage'' by Mel Robbins. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, including a live monthly book club with Kristen and Jolenta, join patreon.com/listentobythebook Learn more about yo…

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Chinese exporters rush to adjust to changing trade environment 12:35

3M ago12:35

12:35

China has kept its growth target for this year at around 5 percent, despite a new trade war with the United States. As the government shifts its focus on boosting domestic demand, businesses are seeking ways to adapt to a new trade environment.By FRANCE 24 English

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Friends with Kids 32:15

3M ago32:15

32:15

Is it possible to hold onto friendship after one of you has kids and the other doesn't? Ophira Eisenberg, host of the podcasts Parenting is a Joke and Ask Me Another, shares her thoughts. We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or wr…

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EU goes on charm offensive in India amid tensions with Trump 12:41

3M ago12:41

12:41

EU officials have undertaken an "unprecedented" visit to India in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump saying the bloc was formed to "screw" the United States. On this week's Access Asia, we find out what both sides gained from the visit. Plus, North Korea opens its doors to Western tourists for the first time in years. Finally, we see how Ch…

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Another Dating Point of View 32:44

3M ago32:44

32:44

Laura chats with Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast and authors of “How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Person and Falling in Love”; and It’s Just Lunch and 33,000 Dates founder Andrea McGinty, author of “2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50.”By Laura Stassi

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