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🦁✈️🚗 What would you do if a lion escaped at the zoo? Or your plane lost an engine mid-flight? Or a car trade-in showed up… with half the bumper missing? Just another calm day in Brida. In this lively session, our Brida group jumped into role-play mode, imagining wild scenarios and calmly (or not-so-calmly!) working […]
Imagine tuning in just a little early—before the world wakes up, before the coffee kicks in. That’s the vibe of Peeling Potatoes No. 12, where our two cheerful hosts, Frank & Janita, are joined by a sharp and quietly brilliant guest from southwestern Ukraine: Lyudmyla. The episode opens with playful chatter about numbers (and a […]
Ismar and Frank explore of how small, everyday actions can shape our lives and communities. Ismar shares how the simple act of walking transformed his health and mindset, while also reflecting on how many people around him in Brazil seem disconnected from their own well-being and from collective responsibility. The conversation gently touches on big […]
Imagine sitting in a quiet corner with a warm cup of tea, listening in on a thoughtful, cross-generational conversation between Frank and Ritesh—a 29-year-old navigating new beginnings in Bangalore. This podcast episode gently unfolds around Ritesh’s recent milestones: getting married and preparing to move into a new home with his wife. It’s a turning point, […]
Imagine eavesdropping on “Frootloop” and “The Mayor”—chatting at their favourite table in the Brida Café. It’s the first of the month, so of course, there’s a cheerful round of “pinch and punch” to mark the moment. What follows is an honest, meandering conversation about life, work, and everything in between. They talk travel plans (Kruger […]
Listen to this lively, conversational podcast episode with Janita, Frank, Sarah and Ismar—as they share vivid personal anecdotes about their favourite places. From cosy coffee shops and aromatic bakeries to bustling markets and unique “invitation-only” home restaurants. Each story is rich with sensory detail: the smells, sounds, and sights that shape their connection to these […]
Imagine a cosy table surrounded by friends—Janita, Frank, Rosie, Monica, and Nathalie. In this warm, informal discussion they as they swap stories about their most beloved local spots: markets, cafés, food stalls, and little neighbourhood treasures. Each voice paints a sensory picture—aromas of fresh coffee, the chatter of a crowd, the glow of Christmas lights, […]
Imagine a national holiday where, instead of gathering with friends or family, you’re required to be completely alone—just you, yourself, and a change of scenery. In this episode, Ismar and Frank step into a spirited conversation between two curious minds as they explore the idea of Brazil declaring three mandatory “self-days” each year. No work. […]
What if there was a day dedicated purely to laughter—no emails, no stress, just pure, unfiltered joy? Imagine the ripple effect of a collective pause where jokes, smiles, and shared moments of silliness replaced tension and worry, even just for a little while. Maybe it starts as a once-a-year celebration, then grows into a monthly […]
In the 10th episode of the Peeling Potatoes Podcast, Frank and Janita welcome Aishat, a Nigerian nurse, midwife, and passionate women’s advocate. Aishat is the founder of Birth and Beyond, a platform dedicated to empowering women by sharing their stories and providing vital information on reproductive health—covering everything from fertility to postpartum care. She explains […]