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On the Fringe

Slightly scripted. Slightly edited. And at times, slightly unhinged. Welcome to On The Fringe!

This is the podcast you need to understand under-the-radar big events, major players, technologies, and places that need more light in our rapidly changing world. onthefringepodcast.substack.com

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15:00

Season 2, Episode 33: Tears and Bullets

On the Fringe ·

2025/05/02

Hey all! For this episode, we are revisiting Syria after Asaad. We covered this topic back in our first episode from Season 2. In the last few months, Hayat Tharir al-Sham (HTS, the terrorist group leading Syria) has pushed to consolidate power. Listen in on what has been happening and what we think will likely continue to happen in this unstable part of the world. Leave us a comment or any feedback—good or bad. We appreciate it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other

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12:29

Season 2, Episode 32: Canada chooses a Carney!

On the Fringe ·

2025/05/02

Hey all! America’s big hat has just chosen a new leader to lead the country. About 3 months ago, this election victory would have been a sheer impossibility based on the polling numbers. Listen as we dive into the results and what this means for the future of Canada and the US, Canada and the EU, and well…Canada and every other country. If you got something out of the episode (other than the fact that we REALLY need singing lessons!) like, comment, subscribe, and share! This is a public episode

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3:16

How to Travel Abroad, Episode 3

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.comHey all! We are trying something different today. We started a Subscribers Only podcast a few weeks back about going, living, and studying abroad (in addition to our regular On the Fringe pod, which won’t change)Subscribers get the whole episode—non subscribers get a sample. If you’d like the whole thing, click the button below, follow the instructions,…

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17:32

Season 2, Episode 30: One spark in Kashmir

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/27

Hey all! We’ve got a major story that is not really being talked about in depth in the West— a story that could change our lives very quickly—and be a turning point for future conflicts in the world. Earlier this week, a terrorist attack in the portion of Kashmir administered by India killed 28 innocent civilians. India immediately blamed Pakistan; Pakistan claimed the attack was a false flag; and both sides are taking measures to step up their national security (Especially India). What could this

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17:35

Season 2, Episode 29: Thai'd up in Bangkok

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/26

Hey all! We’ve got an episode today on the Land of Smiles. If you’re planning to visit Thailand or want to know more about what not to do while there, this episode is for you. For more travel advice and newsworthy events that SHOULD be making the cut, hit the subscribe button below. Recently an American academic was arrested for violating Thailand’s national security, though he states he had no intention of doing so. The State Department has even made a statement the case. Listen to hear what

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25:59

Living Abroad Episode 2: The Admin Episode

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.comHey subscribers! We’ve got the second episode of how to move/live/study abroad hot off the press! (And a new intro too that I couldn’t wait to show Gavin—click play and and you’ll see what I mean).If you haven’t subscribed—do so here. We’re going through ALL of the most important things you’ll need to arrange before you go. * Passport * Visas * Finances* Commun…

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29:13

Living Abroad Episode 1: Why'd you buy the ticket?

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/15

Hey Substack! Grab yourself a drink and sit down at our table. Everyone’s welcome!We are starting a subscribers only podcast series about living abroad. We want to help you THRIVE in a new environment whether you’re going on sabbatical, study abroad, an extended holiday, or are looking for the next best opportunity in a different environment. Both Gav… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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5:53

Season 2, Episode 28: Money talks

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/13

Hey all! We’ve got a quick episode up and are starting a NEW series for subscribers only. Our first episode will be coming out soon and you won’t want to miss it. Add your email below to get it!Episode 28 continues on with what we covered last week; Australia is getting some new arms and China might be left out in the cold. If you enjoyed the episode (or didn’t) leave us a message and share it with your BFF! Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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15:11

Season 2, Episode 27: What the hell is DSCA?

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/09

Hey all! We’ve got a BIG episode out today. As you listen, remember the phrase ‘follow the money.’If you are following U.S. Foreign Policy this is an episode you cannot miss. Gavin and I are going to walk you through one of the most important—and obscure—parts of the government that very few people know or talk about. If you want to stay informed about key topics that the news media misses as the world heats up,please don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share—and reach out to us! If we

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13:02

Season 2, Episode 26: Go directly to Jail. Don't...

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/07

Hey all! On this episode, you’ll learn what you can’t do in India and Australia—as a foreigner or local! If you enjoyed the episode, like, comment, subscribe, and share it! And as always, thanks for listening. Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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10:31

Season 2, Episode 25: It's all coming down

On the Fringe ·

2025/04/01

Hey all! First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers are with the millions affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand, India, China, and the rest of South + Southeast Asia.We’ve got a big episode today about the massive 7.7 earthquake that rocked South and Southeast Asia. We are covering what the media is leaving out, and why this disaster is going to be equally disastrous to the US, despite being thousands of miles away.Listen in, like, comment, share, and subscribe! We appreciate

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8:45

Season 2, Episode 24: Something's Brewing in Ethiopia

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/28

Hey all! Thank you to ALL of you for your support for our pod. We’ve crossed the 1,000 downloads mark and REALLY appreciate all of your listenership and feedback. Please give us more so we can do better. If you haven’t yet, click the subscribe button below. We’re taking you back to Ethiopia today the rough and tumble neighborhood that is the Horn of Africa. Listen in to what is happening, and learn more about Ethiopia’s big dreams and aspirations in the Red Sea. Note: I (Dave) made a big oops and

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12:34

Season 2, Episode 23: The Big Punching Bag

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/25

Hey all! On tap today we have an episode about Canada and why Canada is taking hits from all angles and corners of the world, and what they are going to do about it.Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and please SHARE. Share it with your friends, your pets, your nosey neighbor, your boss, your BFF. Share it while you're in line or dancing in the streets. We sincerely appreciate it! Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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11:33

Season 2, Episode 22: I sense a pattern here...

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/19

Hey all! We’ve got another episode hot off the press—This time, we are talking about another NATO member (a smaller one) that has been having significant problems with holding a government over the past few years. The government has collapsed three times, and power is being consolidated outside the center, probably leading to (you guessed it) more instability. Which country is it? Listen and find out! I think we’re starting to get the hang of this—and if you think so too PLEASE like, comment, and

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21:29

Season 2, Episode 21: Off to the glue factory

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/15

Hello all! Today, we are filling you in about a major upcoming development in Southeast Asia. This is an episode you don’t want to miss and is a saga we have been — and will continue to follow for the foreseeable future. Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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11:46

Season 2, Episode 20: Poland's big announcements

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/13

Poland has made some big announcements in the last week. Listen into to find out what they are and how they are likely to change the military framework of Europe and NATO. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. We really appreciate it!Thanks,Dave and Gavin Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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8:36

Season 2, Episode 19: Things are falling in Korea

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/11

You’ll learn something about Korea that few people outside of Korea know about in less than 10 minutes. Last week, a couple of South Korean KF-16 pilots dropped 8 bombs on civilians. Listen to find out who got bombed, and what these people were doing there in the first place. As always, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening,Dave and Gavin Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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4:03

Season 2, Episode 18: Xi's got eyes on you!

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/10

Hello all! This is a quick episode about Afghanistan, a highly underreported topic today. Listen and find out why the Chinese want in, the Taliban want China, and what this means for the world. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!All the best,Dave and Gavin Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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15:51

Season 2, Episode 17: Unintended Consequences of...

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/07

Hey all! Here’s a hearty On the Fringe welcome to our new subscribers! If you haven’t yet, subscribe now!This week, we are talking about the war in Ukraine from a different angle—not about what the US, Ukraine, and Russia (and other countries) are working out behind the scenes—but about what happens to thousands of fighters as well as the economies of two states that have shifted in the last three years.* Why has Russia been able to survive economically, and can it do so in the future? * What will

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4:52

Season 2, Episode 16: Great Game, Great Lakes

On the Fringe ·

2025/03/03

Hey all! We are trying something new again—we have a short teaser for our main episode this week about the war in Ukraine. At first glance, you might think we are nuts..but we are On the Fringe. Come back later this week and have a listen once it comes out. You’ll be glad you did! And don’t forget to subscribe. Just click the button below!Take care all, Dave and Gavin Get full access to On the Fringe at onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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