Live from Lisbon: Would we move here?

We're back for part TWO of our French wedding recap! We cover the reception-- dinner, our epic first dance, speeches, Joseph's songs, and the after party. We also talk top tips, lessons learned, and what we'd change if we could do it over again. SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain

We're baaaacck (for now) with a new podcast to recap our WEDDING! We are already legally married, but we had our wedding ceremony/reception in France about a month ago. Part 1 includes the night before, the morning/day of, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and our first dance. Stay tuned for part 2 where we'll cover the rest! Including tips, lessons learned, regrets, and more. SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain

We're getting legally married today here in the UK! So for today's podcast, we're asking each other 10 important questions you should ask your partner before getting married. We also share an important decision we've made about the future of the podcast... we are truly so grateful for all of you who listen, even just for one episode. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain

It's almost Easter, aka a four-day weekend in the UK. Woo! We start the episode with a story about the UK's cost of living crisis, and then dive into the different ways Easter is celebrated across the UK, US, and Japan. This week's Frenglish term is 'promenade' -- you may be surprised by what other word it is related to. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain

I'm starting French lessons this week, ahhh! Wish me bon chance. 😬 Our Slice of London Life story is about the opening of the tube's brand-new Elizabeth Line, as well as the 4-day work week trial happening across the UK. We then jump into the main topic, common mistakes made by French people-- even fluent English speakers, like Joseph. Plus, who will win the newlywed game this week...?! #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes: 4-day work week trial: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/04/thousands-of-uk-workers-to-take-part-in-four-day-week-trial 

We're in a bit of a cycle of wake up, work, sleep right now so we're excited to take a break from that and catch up with you all on the pod! Our Slice of London Life story is about a recent menu change that backfired on a certain Devon pub. We also discuss the background of 'emoji' as a Japanese word, rant about Netflix's 'Bad Vegan,' and dive into a Reddit thread on 'what makes living in London worth it.' Our Frenglish term of the week is 'touche.' #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes: Devon pub 'ploughpersons' controversy: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/28/devon-pub-reaps-twitter-storm-after-adding-ploughpersons-to-menu Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/london/comments/quxyqo/what_makes_living_in_london_worth_it_to_you/

We're recording from Lisbon, where we're on a workcation. We talk first impressions, culture shocks, general cultural observations, and whether we'd move here. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes: Pub hours extend for Queen's Platinum Jubilee: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-platinum-jubilee-pub-opening-hours-b2040604.html 

Happy birthday to our beloved co-host, Joseph! For his 33rd birthday, he's giving us a bit of his wisdom-- 33 pieces of wisdom, to be exact. Well, actually it's 23 things he's learned + 10 things he'd like to do in the future. 😛 We also discuss Burger King's new all-vegan restaurant in London. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes: Burger King Leicester Square turns vegan: https://vegnews.com/2022/3/burger-king-london-vegan

Joey, Anna's 19-year-old brother, is in London for his spring break! We ask him about his thoughts on London and culture shocks he's experienced. He then quizzes us on UK & Japan train trivia.  #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ¦ Stitcher  SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes: Bachelor ad on tube: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/jeevan-bhachu-wife-oxford-circus-advertisement-tube-b986561.html?itm_source=Internal&itm_channel=homepage_trending_article_component&itm_campaign=trending_section&itm_content=4

This week we open with our thoughts on the war in Ukraine, what it's like watching it from the UK, and its effect on the crypto market. We then follow up on our thoughts on Love Is Blind US and Japan -- how Joseph's predictions turned out, the breakups, and cultural differences. #AskJoanna: If YOU have any questions about being in a mixed-race, culture, or diet relationship, or about living abroad, please leave me a DM on Instagram. You can also email me at [email protected]. We'll answer it on the next episode! SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail us: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain