Pole-ish
Claim This Podcastby Peter MacLeod / John Nett
Podcast Overview
<p>Two expats. Two cities. Two perspectives.</p><p><b>Peter</b>, a Brit living in Warsaw, and <b>John</b>, an American based in Kraków, dive into the hilarious, always confusing and often eye-opening reality of building a new life in a foreign country. </p><p>From navigating Polish bureaucracy, learning a new language, dating, renting, and understanding cultural differences, to deeper conversations about immigration, integration, politics and money... no topic is off-limits. </p><p>Using humour (humor!), honesty and a healthy dose of self-deprecation, they compare British and American viewpoints as they try to make sense of modern life in Central Europe. Along the way, they share real stories, practical tips, and introduce some very special guests in order to bring them greater context to their new lives. </p><p>Whether you live or plan to live as an expat in Poland or elsewhere, want to improve your English or Polish, or are just curious how two foreigners survive everyday life in an alien environment, welcome to the adventure! </p><p>New episodes every Monday. </p>
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August 3, 2026
Proszę! Proszę!
<p>When Nigerian content creator <b>Raphael Obi (DarkMagikCA)</b> joined us for Episode 17, we barely scratched the surface. So we invited him back. This time, Raphael shares the stories that didn't make it into the first episode - from the challenges of finding work and learning Polish to surviving scams, online trolls and the rollercoaster of going viral.</p><p>We also talk about why Warsaw can actually make learning Polish harder, how joining local communities might be the secret to finally becoming fluent, and why he believes every interaction in Poland is potential content.</p><p>Along the way, Raphael tells us about the extraordinary moped scam that greeted him during his first month in Poland, losing thousands of dollars to fraudsters, coping with negative comments online, and why he's determined not to let setbacks define his experience of living here.</p><p>Elsewhere in the episode:</p><ul><li>Peter recalls an unexpected lesson from a stay in a Polish hospital</li><li>John enjoys a summer paddleboarding adventure on Kraków's Bagry Lake</li><li>The battle for Three in Ten continues with the most adaptable of Polish words - <b>"proszę"</b></li></ul><p>It's a funny, honest and surprisingly moving conversation about resilience, adapting to a new country, and finding opportunity even when things don't go to plan.</p><p>--</p><p>Read our blog: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.pole-ish.eu" target="_blank"><b>www.pole-ish.eu</b></a></p><p>Write to us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:peter@pole-ish.eu" target="_blank"><b>peter@pole-ish.eu</b></a></p><p>Follow our socials: search for ‘Pole-ish Podcast’ on BlueSky, Xwitter, YouTube and Facebook.</p><p><b>Follow Raphael Obi / DarkMagikCA</b></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/darkmagikca/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">@darkmagikca</a></li><li>TikTok: DarkMagikCA Live</li><li>Linktree: DarkMagikCA Links</li></ul><p>Bagry Beach: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://plazabagry.pl/" target="_blank">https://plazabagry.pl/</a></p><p>Proszę: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://culture.pl/en/article/prosze-poland-word-by-word" target="_blank">https://culture.pl/en/article/prosze-poland-word-by-word</a></p><p> Pole-ish Guest Playlist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68kYaLG4XYgcjRdSjzzgcW?si=de7065757241400c" target="_blank"><b>https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68kYaLG4XYgcjRdSjzzgcW?si=de7065757241400c</b></a></p>
July 20, 2026
Planet Pole-ish
<p>This week we're joined by <b>Ged Nichols</b>, founder of <b>Planet Kraków</b>, one of the fastest-growing online communities dedicated to helping visitors discover the very best of Poland's former royal capital.</p><p>Originally from Sunderland via Los Angeles, Ged tells us how a pandemic lockdown, a leap of faith, and a move to Kraków led him to create a platform that's now inspiring thousands of tourists and expats to look beyond the obvious attractions.</p><p>We chat about hidden gems in Kraków, why Nowa Huta deserves far more attention, day trips to Zakopane and the Tri-City, the best place to grab a proper zapiekanka, and why Ged thinks Poland's greatest asset isn't its castles or cuisine... it's the feeling of safety.</p><p>Elsewhere, Peter returns from a birthday trip to the UK with an embarrassing Polish-language story, John tackles a gruelling 42,000-step hike in the Tatra Mountains before soaking in Bukovina's thermal baths, and the pair continue their increasingly chaotic <i>3 in 10</i> quiz battle with a geography challenge that neither of them covers themselves in glory over.</p><p>Whether you're planning your first visit to Poland, already call it home, or simply enjoy hearing two expats (and this week's guest) celebrate everything that makes the country special, there's plenty to enjoy in Episode 23.</p><p>As always, we'd love to hear your own recommendations, hidden gems and travel tips. Do get in touch, and if you're enjoying Pole-ish, please subscribe, leave us a review and tell a friend!</p><p>Planet Kraków: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@planetkrakow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@planetkrakow</a></p><p>Magillo Restaurant: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://magillo.pl/" target="_blank">https://magillo.pl/</a></p><p>Endzior (‘best zapiekanka in Kraków’) – via Google Maps - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CSgjYw8X1tQUuwuh6" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/CSgjYw8X1tQUuwuh6</a></p><p>Golonkarnia (‘best golonka in Kraków’) – via Google Maps: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nW69gcAjz5joV4ce8" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/nW69gcAjz5joV4ce8</a></p><p>Feniks Nightclub: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://feniksklub.com/" target="_blank">https://feniksklub.com/</a></p><p>USMNT ‘We love it!’ chant: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V3Iq5DaZ18Q" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V3Iq5DaZ18Q</a></p><p>Bal u Rafała – Ralph Kaminski: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3uIYWYJzh4qKfpExCF05oS?si=84bdb91e09044eac" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/3uIYWYJzh4qKfpExCF05oS?si=84bdb91e09044eac</a></p><p>Pole-ish Guest Playlist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68kYaLG4XYgcjRdSjzzgcW?si=de7065757241400c" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68kYaLG4XYgcjRdSjzzgcW?si=de7065757241400c</a></p>
July 11, 2026
Pan Kiełbasa
<p>It's a <b>Kraków Special</b> on Pole-ish as we welcome <b>David McGirr</b> - Scottish photographer, founder of Kraków Expats Directory, creator of Kraków TV, and one of the city's official Ambassadors of Multiculturalism.</p><p></p><p>David explains what first drew him to Kraków, why he chose to stay, and how he's helped thousands of newcomers discover the city. We talk hidden gems, favourite neighbourhoods, expat life, learning Polish, British tourists, Kraków's thriving food scene, the city's unique blend of history and modernity – and how his friends came to give him THAT nickname!</p><p></p><p>Plus, Peter and John explore some of Kraków's best-loved legends, from the mysterious knife hanging in the Sukiennice to Pan Twardowski, and put John's local knowledge to the test in another round of <i>3 in 10</i>.</p><p></p><p>--</p><p>Read our blog: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.pole-ish.eu" target="_blank">www.pole-ish.eu</a></p><p>Write to us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:peter@pole-ish.eu" target="_blank">peter@pole-ish.eu</a></p><p>Follow our socials: search for ‘Pole-ish Podcast’ on BlueSky, Xwitter, YouTube and Facebook.</p><p>The Legend of Pan Twardowsky: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://culture.pl/en/article/pan-twardowski-the-first-pole-on-the-moon" target="_blank">https://culture.pl/en/article/pan-twardowski-the-first-pole-on-the-moon</a></p><p>Kraków Expats Directory: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://krakowexpats.pl/" target="_blank">https://krakowexpats.pl/</a></p><p>Kraków ‘sine’ bridge: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.architekturaibiznes.pl/en/kladka-ludwinow-kazimierz-dzieli,34665.html" target="_blank">https://www.architekturaibiznes.pl/en/kladka-ludwinow-kazimierz-dzieli,34665.html</a></p><p>Kraków TV: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@KrakowTV" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@KrakowTV</a></p><p>Otwarty Krakow: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://otwarty.krakow.pl/" target="_blank">https://otwarty.krakow.pl/</a></p><p>Kraków Celtic Festival: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/" target="_blank">https://krakowcelticfestival.pl/</a></p><p>Kraków Photo Tours: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g274772-d9786466-Reviews-Krakow_Photo_Tours-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html" target="_blank">https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g274772-d9786466-Reviews-Krakow_Photo_Tours-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html</a></p><p>Polish Celtic Association: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.polishcelticassociation.org/#/en" target="_blank">https://www.polishcelticassociation.org/#/en</a></p><p>Mad dog (wściekły pies): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%9Bciek%C5%82y_pies" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%9Bciek%C5%82y_pies</a></p><p>Caledonia – Dougie McLean (lyrics): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://genius.com/Dougie-maclean-caledonia-lyrics" target="_blank">https://genius.com/Dougie-maclean-caledonia-lyrics</a></p><p>Caledonia – Dougie McLean (song): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7jEVW8o2CIfdgziEJXnii8?si=50681d767dfe4dd3" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/7jEVW8o2CIfdgziEJXnii8?si=50681d767dfe4dd3</a></p><p>Pole-ish Guest Playlist: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68kYaLG4XYgcjRdSjzzgcW?si=de7065757241400c" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68kYaLG4XYgcjRdSjzzgcW?si=de7065757241400c</a></p><p> </p>
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- What is Pole-ish?
<p>Two expats. Two cities. Two perspectives.</p><p><b>Peter</b>, a Brit living in Warsaw, and <b>John</b>, an American based in Kraków, dive into the hilarious, always confusing and often eye-opening reality of building a new life in a foreign country. </p><p>From navigating Polish bureaucracy, learning a new language, dating, renting, and understanding cultural differences, to deeper conversations about immigration, integration, politics and money... no topic is off-limits. </p><p>Using humour (humor!), honesty and a healthy dose of self-deprecation, they compare British and American viewpoints as they try to make sense of modern life in Central Europe. Along the way, they share real stories, practical tips, and introduce some very special guests in order to bring them greater context to their new lives. </p><p>Whether you live or plan to live as an expat in Poland or elsewhere, want to improve your English or Polish, or are just curious how two foreigners survive everyday life in an alien environment, welcome to the adventure! </p><p>New episodes every Monday. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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