Cross Culture

Scientists have just discovered ‘the most bitter substance known to mankind’ And no, it’s not Belle’s feelings toward Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice remake. Close call, though. 

In this, our penultimate episode of season two of Cross Culture, we walk our way through the week’s cultural happenings: Katy Perry popping to space, the return of Black Mirror, and what we’ll be consuming (and not consuming) this Easter weekend. 

Until ...

Here comes the sun doo da doo doo. Partly because the weather is getting better and partly because we’re chatting about the Beatles quadrilogy casting. But that’s not all this week folks; it’s also the whimsy of Bob Mortimer on Off Menu with James Acaster and Bob Mortimer, our feelings about Meryl Streep as Aslan, the surprising popularity of Beth Allison’s Barr’s Becoming the Pastor's Wife, our disinterest in the latest Celebrity ...

Boy oh boy, do we cover some ground today. 

Witches, White Lotus, The Simpsons, Snow White - there truly is something for everyone in this episode of Cross Culture.  And all of that on just seven hours of sleep. Astounding. 

Have yourselves a sunny (and sleepy) week, dear listeners.  Windle and Tindall x 

LINKS

• Belle’s article on witchcraft: https://www.seenandunseen.com/why-are-we-so-bewitched-witches
• The Five by Halle Ruben...

Well well well, here we are at the half-way mark for Season 2 - can you blooming believe it?! 

Today we talk about Belle’s big news, we ponder whether Finland truly exists, and we learn nothing about Mormonism. Plus, we couldn’t not talk about Adolescence, could we? And this is where we want to offer you a little warning - Adolescence deals with some heavy topics (violence, sexual assault, murder,) and so, we naturally talk those...

Tomorrow is international day of happiness friends and we couldn’t be happier with all the ground we covered on this week’s show. 

You want to know what on Earth’s been going on on Married At First Sight Australia? We’ve got you covered. Keen for some of the best books, both Christian and not Christian but with a surprise Christian ending? We’ve got that too. Want to chat the Harry Potter reboot, the return of Ted Lasso, Black Mi...

What do Elizabeth Oldfield’s book, Meghan Markle’s basil seeds, and Billie Piper’s decoy have  in common?! They’re all mentioned in this episode of Cross Culture. No, I’m not kidding. This may just be our most varied episode yet. 

And, you know what?! You’re welcome, good people. 

Until next time, 

Your pals - Windle and Tindall x 

Disclaimer: While this is a Christian podcast, we discuss mainstream and secular content which ...

The wait is over.

Winter has passed, the spring has come and Cross Culture is BACK. IN. ACTION. 

And my gosh do we have some things to catch up on. This episode is all about rounding up the biggest moments of the past few weeks - Timothee Chalamet being very ambitious, Bianca Censori being very naked, and Trump being… well, very Trump.  

Oh, it’s good to be back. 

This season, you - our dearest listeners - can get in touch....

It’s the final episode of season one of Cross Culture. Can you believe it?! Well, you can weep about it into your tub of celebrations because it’s also the Christmas Special, baby. 

We, Lauren and Belle, give you our review of 2024 - offering our biggest ‘moments’, ‘heroes’, ‘plot-twists’ and ‘trends’. And then, we get christmassy with it. We talk sit-com specials, cheesy Netflix Christmas films, advent content, and Gavin and Sta...

I know what you’re thinking: where oh where can I find a conversation that stretches from Rowan Williams’ theology to Charlie XCX’s ‘brat summer’?

Well, thank the Heavens - you’re in the right place. Welcome, dear friend, to episode 9 of Cross Culture. 

It’s another wonderfully-wide reaching episode where we chat about our friends, Rowan and Charlie, and also about manifesting, how it feels when God breaks your heart for someth...

Is Elvis really dead? Is Avril Lavigne actually Avril Lavigne? Did aliens build the pyramids? Did the Roman Empire truly exist? And if it didn’t, what the heck are men thinking about every day? Is Lauren actually Belle, and is Belle actually Lauren?

WHO’S TO SAY?!

Join us as we dive into the wild and wacky world of conspiracy theories. Honestly, it’s rabbit holes galore over here. 

Is Elvis Pastor Joyce?: https://youtu.be/Mi3...

OK, we had to go there - unless you’ve been living under a blissful rock, you’ll know that this week has been a pretty historic one. We share our thoughts on the outcome of the American election - what it tells us about who we choose to believe in, and why.  

And then we promptly make ourselves feel better by talking about Christmas Adjacent content. It’s a thing, trust us. There’s also talk of sobbing on stages as we ask ourselv...

SHOW NOTES

To watch the Australian Office or not to watch the Australian Office? To read Sally Rooney or not to read Sally Rooney? These are just a couple of the questions we tackle on this week’s Cross Culture. Belle and Lauren also talk about the art and wonder of ‘Mothering’ plus actress, Saoirse Ronan’s, viral moment. Oh, and there’s a spot of chat about AI partners and sex parties at the end. 

We really pulled in a LOT of ...

Normal service is resumed this week as Lauren and Belle dive into the New York Times’ column and podcast Modern Love. They discuss a selection of top tier books from Jade and John Reynolds, Frank C Laubach and Ferne Cotton. There’s a quick stop off with Belle at Chicken Shop dates before Lauren dips her toe into Netflix’s current true crime offering. Oh, and there’s a lot of Andrew Garfield. You’re welcome.

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Hey friends. Us again. We’re so glad you’re here. This episode is a little different - slightly lighter on the laughs, and heavier on the topics raised. We - your pals, Belle and Lauren - discuss the sad news about Liam Payne and break open our thoughts on Russell Brand’s pretty dramatic turn to Christianity. 

There’s a lot in there. And so, here’s what we need you to know - this episode contains talk of addiction, suicide, and s...

WE’RE BACK. Episode two, baby! And this week it’s battle of the books - Lauren takes on Boris Johnson’s memoir, while Belle chooses Miranda Hart’s latest offering. And, my oh my, do they spark off some interesting conversations. In other news, it’s Gilmore Girls season - time for Belle to officially welcome Lauren into the ever-cosy, always quaint, Gilmore-gang. Plus, Philip Schofied, clingfilm, and Lauren’s Lorraine Kelly impressi...

What a time to be alive. It’s here, the pilot episode of Cross Culture with us, your trusty hosts - Lauren Windle and Belle Tindall. Welcome, pals. In this, our very first episode, we explore the beauty and absurdity of Married At First Sight, gush over how much we love Francis Spufford, learn about the sheer weirdness of Julian of Norwich, and ponder why cheesy faith-based films make so much darn money. 

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Channel 4’s Marrie...