Cinema & Nostalgia: A Duet with Frank & Janita

This episode captures a delightfully unpredictable and heartfelt conversation between Janita and Frank, two self-confessed entertainment junkies who aren’t afraid to poke fun at themselves—or each other. From nostalgic reflections on renting VHS tapes for family movie nights to comparing their wildly different tastes in films (yes, Steven Seagal and The Notebook somehow share the […]

Reliving Days and Mastering Skills

🎙️ If you could relive just one day—again and again—what would it be? And more importantly… why? In this episode of the Brida Podcast, Janita, Frank, and Sarah dive into a vibrant, thought-provoking conversation that starts with a tech hiccup and quickly transforms into a rich exploration of memory, meaning, and second chances. 💭 From […]

Guiding Lights Through Life’s Journey

— A Conversation That Might Just Shift How You See the People Who Shaped You In a deeply moving episode of the Atlantic Corridor podcast, three voices—Ismar from Brazil’s Campo Grande, Retish from Bengaluru, and Frank in Cleebourg—open a window into something profoundly human: the influence of those who guide us. What begins as a […]

Unlimited Time, Unlimited Money: Dreams and Reality

This conversation from the “Coffee House Chronicles” podcast features a discussion between Frank and Ritesh on hypothetical scenarios involving unlimited time and money. Ritesh initially expresses a desire to travel and explore the world, including previously unvisited places in India. However, he also considers a more philanthropic approach, aiming to establish educational institutions and industries in his home state to […]

Peeling Potatoes: A Global English Community’s Journey

In a lively interview, Cléa chats with Frank & Janita. The discussion highlights Brida’s unique approach to language learning, emphasizing natural conversation, creative activities, and a safe, non-judgmental environment over traditional grammar instruction. Janita and Frank recount the organic origins of their partnership, born from a humorous LinkedIn exchange about peeling potatoes, which later inspired much of the […]

Gossip and Useless Talents

A lively and informal “Lunch with Janita and Frank” podcast, featuring several participants from around the world sharing personal anecdotes and engaging in lighthearted banter. The conversation flows organically, beginning with exciting news about Rosie’s upcoming wedding to a mysterious, wealthy man, prompting playful questions and speculation among the hosts and other guests like Monica, Clea, and […]

Conversations on Dream Workplaces and Life’s Flow

Janita, Frank, and Sarah in Saudi Arabia discuss the concept of a “dream workplace.” While the conversation begins with lighthearted banter about technical glitches and the price of cheese, it organically transitions into a more profound exploration of career paths, job satisfaction, and the evolving nature of work. Key themes emerge, including the discrepancy between childhood career aspirations and adult […]

Peeling Potatoes 6: Adventures and Festivals

Fruitloop and The Mayor talk about a range of topics from their personal lives and a trip to Morocco to the evolving dynamics of their online community, Brida. A central theme is the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone, illustrated by the Moroccan travel anecdotes and a challenging sales role-play exercise designed to expand vocabulary […]

The Art of the Improvised Sales Pitch

Part 2 of our Sales Pitch series. In an interactive “Lunch with Janita and Frank” meeting, Bruce (London), Rosii (Sao Paulo) and Frank (Cleebourg) engage in a playful sales challenge. The core activity involves improvisational selling of various unusual items, such as a Venus fly trap, a portrait painting, and Crocs with toe decorations. Through this lighthearted […]

Unusual Product Pitches and Quirky Sales Tactics

Janita forces Ismar (Brazil) and Frank (France) to pretend to be salespeople who are challenged to sell unusual and “ugly” products. The session is structured around several rounds, beginning with an “ugliest car,” followed by a “silicone water hat,” and concluding with a “creative handmade coffee mug,” and a “colour changing toilet light.” Each round involves, Ismarand Frank, […]