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The First Thing You Think Of

The First Thing You Think Of

34 episodes

5 days ago

For the vast majority of us, we don’t have the luxury of travelling to all 195 countries of the world and forming our views from first-hand experiences. So what is the one thing that is universal and can be accessed all over the world? The media. In this podcast, we will challenge the very first things that come to mind when we think of different countries around the world. We want to make you question how and from where you develop your opinions and to ask yourself, ‘Is that really a reliable source to base my opinion on or is there more to it?’.

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For the vast majority of us, we don’t have the luxury of travelling to all 195 countries of the world and forming our views from first-hand experiences. So what is the one thing that is universal and can be accessed all over the world? The media. In this podcast, we will challenge the very first things that come to mind when we think of different countries around the world. We want to make you question how and from where you develop your opinions and to ask yourself, ‘Is that really a reliable source to base my opinion on or is there more to it?’.

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Episodes (20/34)

The First Thing You Think Of

Poland: Polish migration to the UK

In the first episode of our Poland series, we discuss Polish migration to the UK, looking at the push and pull factors that contribute to it as well as attitudes towards it in society.

3 years ago

53 minutes 52 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Poland: The Rebuilding of Warsaw

In the fourth episode of our Poland series, we discuss how Poland was affected by World War II and how Poland could have been very different to what it is today.

3 years ago

58 minutes 37 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Poland: The untold story of November 11th

In the third episode of our Poland series, we discuss how Poland achieved its independence and how this is linked with the signing of the Armistice on November 11th 1918.

3 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes 10 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Poland: How difficult is the Polish language?

In the second episode of our Poland series, we discuss the origins of the Polish and if it should really be considered one of the hardest languages to learn.

4 years ago

16 minutes 41 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Judaism: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In the final episode of our Judaism series, we discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, looking at its origins and everything that has happened since.

4 years ago

57 minutes 18 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Poland: What is the first thing you think of?

In the first episode of our Poland series, we discuss British attitudes towards Poland, how these affect our views of the country, as well as Poland as a tourist destination.

4 years ago

30 minutes 13 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Barcelona: things to do, saving money & making friends

In this episode, Ellie talks about her time in Barcelona and gives her tips on things to do, how to save money, and how to make friends.

4 years ago

14 minutes 39 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Reflecting on China & Revealing Our Next Series

In this episode, we reflect on our China series and what we learnt over our 6 China episodes and reveal our next series.

4 years ago

37 minutes 9 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Vatican City: The story behind the smallest country in the world

In this episode, we discuss the history behind the Vatican City, why it is a country and how it works.

4 years ago

5 minutes 44 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Judaism: The origins & history of anti-Semitism

In the fourth episode of our Judaism series, we discuss the origins of anti-Semitism and how it has developed over time to what it is today.

4 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes 45 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Judaism: The differences & similarities between Judaism & Christianity

In the third episode of our Judaism series, we discuss the similarities that Christianity and Judaism share, as well as the things that make them two distinct religions.

4 years ago

1 hour 36 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Judaism: What are the different denominations?

In the second episode of our Judaism series, we discuss the different denominations, looking closely at Reform and Orthodox Judaism and comparing their similarities and differences.

4 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes 12 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Judaism: What is the first thing you think of?

In the first episode of our Judaism series, we discuss the history of Judaism, anti-Semitism in America, the UK, and France, as well as some general facts about the Jewish faith.

Ellie - @oneglobe360

Olivia - @lacasadelaslenguasmag

@thefirsthingyouthinkof

4 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes 2 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Revealing our next series

As we've finished our China series, we reveal what the next series will be on and also explain some of the changes we have decided to make.

4 years ago

11 minutes 14 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Moving to Barcelona: Why I'm here & Recommendations

In this episode, Ellie talks about why she's moved to Barcelona for 3 months, how she is finding fitting into a new culture, as well as some recommendations of things to do.

4 years ago

6 minutes 32 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

China: The One Child Policy

In the final episode of our China series, we discuss the one-child policy, looking at the reasons why it was first brought in, how it has been implemented across China, and the consequences it has had.

4 years ago

50 minutes 28 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

Reflecting on India

In this episode, we reflect on our India series and what we learnt over our 5 India episodes.

4 years ago

57 minutes 47 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

China: Its relationship with Hong Kong

In this episode of our China series, we discuss China's relationship with Hong Kong, looking at its history as part of the British Empire, its subsequent handover to China, and how it has all played out since. The British Empire (@theclassicistwithanatlas) - https://www.theclassicistwithanatlas.co.uk/post/the-reality-of-the-great-british-empire-part-1-standing-on-the-shoulders-of-slaves

4 years ago

53 minutes 42 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

China: Religion & the Chinese Communist Party

In this episode of our China series, we talk about religion in China and how it is affected by the Chinese Communist Party, as well as the treatment of the Uyghurs.

4 years ago

55 minutes 43 seconds

The First Thing You Think Of

China: Communism, the government & the Great Firewall

In this episode of our China series, we talk about Communism and its history in China, as well as censorship and the Great Firewall, while also looking at Chinese people's views of these and comparing them with our own. Videos mentioned: What Does Democracy Mean To The Chinese? [Street Interview] | ASIAN BOSS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl59t---30g&t=190s

4 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes 28 seconds