It's a Drama Podcast
Episodes
Double Edged Sword
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elon's stars, tinternet, and putting yourself out ther for all the world to see...That's what Liz and Bri want to chat with you about today! So grab y...
Seen, heard and a (tiny bit) pis*ed
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You'd think after practicing for almost twenty-two years, me and Bri would have this parenting lark off to a tee by now. But no. Once again, here we a...
Clean freak
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Regular listeners to this show will already know all about Brian's little problem. His closet obsession. If you are new to the show (wel...
Gosh. Is This Too Graphic??
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We need your help. Or at least one of us does. As you may remember, Liz's book is currently with the editor. The nice one with the blonde hair. Last...
Our Daughter. Tessa. Behind The Scenes
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tessa is our daughter. She is 18. In two days' time, she will leave me, Brian and her older brother (and the home where she grew up) to start a new ...
What a Bummer
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bummer: Noun. 1. An unpleasant situation. 2. A Traveler. 3. A motherless calf. 4. A fouler. We make lots of bloopers on this podcast. Say embarras...
Struggling
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We desperately wanted to bring you an upbeat, humorous podcast to kick the year off, but sometimes life just doesn't turn out that way. So you are get...
Family Time. Perfect Peace or (Mega) Pressure??
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year is the same. October rolls around, and, without fail, the same futile conversation takes place. "Let's make a pact!" Me and Bri say cheer...
The Ghost of Brian's Past...
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For years, Brian and I have disagreed over what Christmas morning should look like. What traditions we should pass down to our young children. Present...
A Ruthless Response
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm still trying to figure out if telling someone that they'll never amount to anything makes them stronger and more determined, like a lioness on rol...
Can't Shake it off
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Typical. All around the world without so much of a sniff, and then you come home and get Covid. And not only that, you're not coping with being home...
The Harsh Realities of Returning Home
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back. After six months of complete freedom; swanning around Europe and Asia doing exactly as we please, we are back home to New Zealand. And boy...
It's Scary But it's Done
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is brought to you from Chiang Mai in Thailand. As this will be the last episode that we do while on this six-month trip, we though...
Thai, Teeth & Threesomes
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of a cheeky one this. Bri gets a bit frisky. It must be all that dental work he's had done. Or the fear of going to the hospital on Friday... T...
Not YOU Again...The Pitfalls of Being Together 24/7
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine travelling with your spouse for six whole months. Living together, working together, sleeping together. Skipping along the seashore holding ha...
Tossing And Turning In Thailand
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
f you have ever dreamed of visiting Thailand but have been put off because you've heard stories about how hard it is to travel in Asia (and let's face...
She's Gone. Was it a Secret or a Lie?
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five months ago we picked up the little red car from England and drove it around Europe and the UK. And it was bliss. Pure heaven. Brian and I had the...
Feeling Emotional. The Next Step
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can't quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it's almost over. Europe has been every bit...
When Housesitting SUCKS
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is perfect. Without fault, peachy keen, hunky dory. Not even housesitting. As much as Brian and I harp on about how wonderful our housesit...
Italy. Were We Wrong?
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Liz and Brian are still in Italy, but this week they decide to stop being so boring and predictable and instead go out and explore. Like proper touris...
Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ciao, Bella and welcome once again to Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, Italy where Liz and Brian are (still) currently housesitting for Six. Whole. Wee...
How We Are Staying in Italy for FREE. All About Housesitting...
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Liz and Brian lift the lid on the one thing that (apart from wine) they love more than anything in the world. Housesitting. As some of you know...
Italian Men, Pigs and Pigeons
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's show is brought to you from Tuscany in Italy. Brian and Liz's home for the next six weeks while they housesit a superb home with a friendl...
England We Love You...Sort Of
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A trait of being English is that one is very patriotic. One does not slag off one's country. Absolutely not. That's very un-English. So it was hard ma...
Up, Down & BUST...
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was all going so well. We had just driven from England to Greece in our little red car, had the time of our lives in Greece, and were now ready to ...
Greece. All It's Cracked Up To Be??
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To an outsider, it all looks so idyllic. A husband and wife swanning off to a Greek island to be with their darling kid cherubs. But what's it really ...
Greece? For a Month? How Much Does THAT Cost?
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would I be wrong in guessing that at some time in your life you've dreamed of spending a few glorious weeks in Greece with your family? An idyllic Gre...
How We Afford To Travel The World
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we've heard it once, we've heard it a thousand times: How do you afford to travel the world? Are you rich? How do you afford to keep taking so much...
Tears at 17. Tessa. Our Daughter. Behind-The-Scenes #9
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #8, I shared with you some of the very real fears that I have about leaving New Zealand to travel Europe for s...
Why I'm (Really) AFRAID To Travel. Behind-the-Scenes #8
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, in behind-the-scenes podcast #7, I shared some big news. Brian and I are leaving New Zealand to travel Europe for six months. l also promis...
We're Leaving New Zealand. Behind-The-Scenes #7
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's true. We're leaving New Zealand and we're off to travel Europe for 6 months. For ages, I've been dying to share this news with you—this big n...
Swapping America for New Zealand. But was it all worth it?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turning your back on the American dream for a new life in New Zealand. Is it possible, for a couple in their late fifties to leave everything behind, ...
Quitting Canada to Retire in New Zealand. WHY??
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have heard it said many times that Canada is New Zealand on steroids. The mountains, the lakes, the beaches, the space. Canada has exactly what New ...
BIG News For Those Moving To New Zealand
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a quote that I love: 'Incredible things can be done simply if we are committed to making them happen.' This week, Brian and I are excited to s...
You Know You're A Kiwi When...7 Unmistakable Habits of NZers
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of moving to New Zealand? Were you born in NZ and now live elsewhere? Or maybe you already live in Aotearoa. Whichever you are you are go...
Americans Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Are REALLY Like
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Were REALLY Like. In this week's show, we are happy to welcome back Maile and Brian! This American co...
Will I Be Poor in New Zealand? 4 Reassuring Perks
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With housing prices rising rapidly no wonder that those thinking of moving to NZ ask: 'will I be poor in New Zealand'. In this podcast, I am joined by...
The FEARS Around Moving to New Zealand
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a quote that I love: 'If it were easy then everyone would do it'. This week, we are excited to share with you an extra special show. What yo...
Being a Teacher in New Zealand. What Your Child Can Expect From Primary School.
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a distinct difference between teaching in New Zealand schools and teaching in the USA. In this week's show, we talk about being a teacher in ...
New Zealand Borders to Open?! A Behind The Scenes Podcast
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacinda announced the news that so many of us have been waiting for. The New Zealand border will begin to open from February 2022. The re-o...
When a New Zealand Day Hike Turns Dangerous
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, we talk with Bryan Vickery. Bryan is a journalist and radio presenter here in Taranaki New Zealand and this week he had quite the...
8 Strange Laws in New Zealand (That make PERFECT sense) To Us.
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's true. There are some strange laws in New Zealand. But not nearly as strange as some of those found in other countries. Take Mexico for example, i...
7 Things You WON'T Miss When You Move To New Zealand
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand from the UK (or elsewhere for that matter) and are concerned about a few things you may miss, you are goi...
2021 What a Year... Behind The Scenes With Liz & Brian
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last podcast of the year and we wanted to make it personal. So here we are! Behind the Scenes. In the bedroom. To be honest, we could ha...
Is Christmas in New Zealand Better? (Or Will it Always Feel Weird.)
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in the US or the UK I am guessing that at some time in your life you will have dreamed of spending Christmas down under. But is Christmas ...
Living in Taranaki, New Zealand. 8 (Brutally Honest) Pros & Cons
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, Taranaki, New Zealand was voted by The Lonely Planet as being the 2nd best region in the world to visit. Wow. That's a pretty big label—a l...
Lame or Lush? The Truth About New Zealand Food
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand food. Not exactly the most talked about cuisine in the world. Why? Is it because the kiwis are ashamed of their national nosh or are they ...
Revealed. What Are New Zealand Teenagers (Really) Like?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered what New Zealand Teenagers are like then you will love this show. Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tyrese. Tyrese is...
Warning. Do NOT Say This in New Zealand!
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of whether you are moving to New Zealand or planning to visit when the borders open, there are a few crucial things you should know. Like w...
France, UK or New Zealand? How To Choose.
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you had to choose between raising your family in France, UK or New Zealand, which would you choose? Today you are about to meet Benjamin. We met Be...
Typical New Zealand People. 4 Stereotypes (That May Be Getting Old)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If I were asked to describe what typical New Zealand people are like, the last word that would come to mind would be 'rugged'. Yet, apparently, accord...
Living in New Zealand. 7 Things That (STILL) Baffle Us!
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You'd think that after living in New Zealand for 12 years we'd have adjusted to the kiwi ways. And we have. To most things. But not all. We moved to N...
Behind The Scenes #6. Feeling Fear. Having Courage
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's on days like this that I tend to reminisce. Go back in my mind ten years to when Brian was working in his plumbing and heating business and I was...
Is New Zealand NEGLECTING These 7 (Essential) Life Skills?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand is often referred to as being, 'like England was fifty years ago.' At first, I wasn't sure what this statement meant but after living in N...
Behind The Scenes #5. Quitting School. Where to Now?
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, joy. Just when you think you have everything sorted. Just when you think that you have all of your baby duckies lined up neatly in a row, somethin...
Living in New Zealand With Food Allergies
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday I was asked by a member of our private community, 'Is the food in New Zealand better?' While this is a huge topic (and those who know me w...
Behind The Scenes #4. Why we REALLY Left The UK
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, when I received an email from a listener from the Middle East. (The fact that we have people listening to us from the middle east blows my ...
Behind The Scenes #3. We Met Online. From Subscribers To Friends.
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a biggy. There is no way we could condense what we have just experienced into a thirty-minute show. Today you will hear us talk about ...
HOW Much?? Emigrating To New Zealand With Dogs
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine coming to New Zealand with dogs? I can't. Bringing two kids was stressful enough. But you are about to meet a family who has done bo...
Behind The Scenes Episode 2: Our 20 Year Old Son
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome back! This is the second (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind-the-scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life...
Are New Zealand People (REALLY) That Kind?
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's all over the news. The team of five million are unbeatable. You don't have to look far to find someone singing the praises of the New Zealanders....
Behind The Scenes. #1 Our Teenage Daughter
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome! This is the first (of an experimental) six-part series. A behind the scenes podcast where we go deeper into our family life and s...
Weird Facts About New Zealand (That DON'T Include Sheep)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to look far to find some New Zealand facts. We all know about the sheep population and the fact that Rotorua smells of eggs, but what a...
Fitting into New Zealand. (As told by a real kiwi bloke).
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are moving to New Zealand there are things you'll want to know. Like how to fit in and get along. And who better to answer that question than a...
Why is New Zealand SO Expensive? (Or is it?...)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is New Zealand so expensive? Is everything in New Zealand expensive? Why do things cost so much in New Zealand? These are questions that we hear a...
Swapping America For New Zealand
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering moving to New Zealand from the US then you will love this week's show. Two weeks ago, our guests found themselves leaving Ameri...
You Know You're in New Zealand When...
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we first moved to New Zealand the following typical ways that we are about to share were alien to us. Now, these habits are (mainly) the norm! If...
HOW Much?? USA vs New Zealand Cost of Living.
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering emigrating to New Zealand from America then you'll have some questions. And I'm guessing that the number one concern is the US...
What IS The New Zealand Cringe Culture?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years, and today, we discovered something about the country, about the New Zealand culture that we never...
Living in New Zealand, Supporting England!!
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you love football, are from England and are living in New Zealand then we have something in common - we'll all be calling in sick to work on Monday...
Shut up!! Misconceptions About The UK
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many myths & misconceptions about the UK that get on our nerves. Just a bit. But because we are polite and British and would rather roll in ...
You DIDN'T?? A Real New Zealand Blunder.
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this true story of an embarrassing (and awkward) introduction into rural living in New Zealand! Don't forget that you can email me at liz@itsadr...
See You NEVER...The Guilt of Moving Away From Family.
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's no easy way to say it. Leaving loved ones behind, be it, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters, while you and yours move far, far away to...
Are You SERIOUS?? An Inbetweeny True Story Podcast
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome! This is the first of the in-betweeny true stories podcast where Brain and I will bring (or try and bring), a true story to entertai...
Scary Things in New Zealand That DETER Visitors
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scary things in New Zealand. Do they exist? You are probably reading this post because you are or at some point in your life have considered moving to...
Auckland?? WHO'D Wanna Live THERE?
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, living in Auckland, New Zealand is now the number one chosen place to li...
Opportunity in New Zealand. Does it Even Exist?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Opportunity in New Zealand. Is there any? I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked this question. I have to say it is usually from people ...
Really?? 7 Weird Things About New Zealand
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand you'll want to learn everything you can about the country before you arrive. You'll definitely want to be...
Where's Best to Live? New Zealand Or Canada?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealand or Canada? Which is the best country to live in? New Zealand and Canada are amongst the top destinations that people choose to emigrate to...
Where to Live in NZ. North or South Island?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are moving to New Zealand then the first thing you will consider is which island to live on. North or South? We get asked this a lot from famil...
Mild or Wild? What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are New Zealand kids like? This is a question that we get asked a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand with kids. So we thought we'd s...
Building a House in New Zealand. Dream or Nightmare?
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building your own home is what most people dream of. We were no different. When we moved to New Zealand twelve years ago, building a house in New Zeal...
Emigrating To New Zealand From America in 2021
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of emigrating to New Zealand from America? Then you're going to love what we have to share. In this New Zealand podcast episode, I ta...
Is New Zealand (a Bit) Backward?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is New Zealand behind the times? In this podcast, Brian and I talk about a topic that so many people (people who have usually never even been here) li...
Life in New Zealand vs The UK. Part 2
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part two of the interview with Jenn, a New Zealander who spent lockdown in England with her British partner. If you didn't catch part 1: Life ...
Life in NZ vs The UK. A Kiwi Who's Tried Both
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is a little bit different. We have a real New Zealand guest. Jen is one of those New Zealand people that you are going to fall in ...
Moving To New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid Making
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We moved to New Zealand with kids (age 8 and 5) from the UK twelve years ago. To say that we were wet behind the ears is an understatement. Rather we ...
Life in NZ. Why (Some) Immigrants Fail To Settle
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have been living in New Zealand for twelve years. We arrived from the UK where we had a comfortable home, my husband was on a good wage and both ...
Marriage, Menopause and One (Big) Mistake.
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for tips on working from home with your spouse then you might definitely certainly want to listen to this podcast. For sure. Dealin...
Typical Brit! 12 (Baffling) British Habits
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She's a typical Brit. I've heard that saying more times than I've had hot dinners in the past twelve years. And right there is a perfect example of ty...
Americans in New Zealand. Will They (Ever) Feel At Home?
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do Americans in New Zealand settle? Will New Zealand feel familiar in any ways? If you are moving to New Zealand from America and wondering what y...
5 Things You Will Never See in New Zealand.
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are moving to New Zealand you will be itching to find out everything there is to know about the country. From the New Zealand slang to what the...
The Truth About What New Zealand People Are (Really) Like
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My family and I have been living in New Zealand for almost twelve years. And in that time we have got to know many New Zealanders. (Or if we are goin...
New Zealand School System Vs The US. Who Wins?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The education system in New Zealand receives an unfair amount of flack. When we were planning on moving to New Zealand twelve years ago, the school sy...
7 Things That Scared Us Most About Moving To New Zealand
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to New Zealand is a BIG scary decision and no matter how much stuff you research on the internet, your fears will never be totally soothed. Not...
If It Was Easy Then Everyone'd Do It...Hello 2021
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the first podcast first of 2021. Broadcasting from our back garden in New Zealand ('cause it's so blimin' hot inside!) Podcasting Fr...
2020. How Was It For You Darling??
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last podcast episode of 2020! And what a year...because I am a nosey parker who likes to know everything about everyone I thought you might apprec...
7 Ludicrous Misconceptions About New Zealand
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luckily, one of the best things about New Zealand is the fact that the people have a bloody good sense of humour. Which is just as well. Because some ...
How to Work From Home And Get Stuff Done
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It seems as though most of the world are working from home right now, so in this post and podcast, we wanted to share some tips on how to be more prod...
Food in New Zealand. Delicious or Dull?
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The food in New Zealand is not very well documented, is it? When we made our move to New Zealand from the UK over a decade ago, I was expecting to get...