From Fort Worth to London to Barcelona — and a few napkin mishaps in between — The Expatriate Act is a jet-lagged confession of courage, culture shock, and unfiltered ambition. Clifton and Shay catch up with longtime friend and globe-trotter Todd Cowen, who swapped American comfort for European heat (and tax perks). They dive into the lust and loneliness of life abroad — the thrill of reinvention, the seduction of freedom, and the reality of translation fails that land harder than a tapas hangover. From Texas grit to Catalan charm, it’s wanderlust with attitude — and zero apologies.

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Here are some notable moments from this episode: 

00:00 – Hola, Barcelona!

01:25 – From Fort Worth to the World

02:21 – Permission to Wander

03:45 – Shay’s Leap of Faith

06:10 – Surfing in the City

09:30 – Culture Shock in the Concrete Jungle

12:24 – Long-Distance Love

16:14 – Pandemic Parallels

20:54 – The Barcelona Affair

36:17 – The Napkin Incident

From Fort Worth to London to Barcelona &mdash; and a few napkin mishaps in between &mdash; The Expatriate Act is a jet-lagged confession of courage, culture shock, and unfiltered ambition. Clifton and Shay catch up with longtime friend and globe-trotter Todd Cowen, who swapped American comfort for European heat (and tax perks). They dive into the lust and loneliness of life abroad &mdash; the thrill of reinvention, the seduction of freedom, and the reality of translation fails that land harder than a tapas hangover. From Texas grit to Catalan charm, it&rsquo;s wanderlust with attitude &mdash; and zero apologies.
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Here are some notable moments from this episode:&nbsp;
00:00 &ndash; Hola, Barcelona!
01:25 &ndash; From Fort Worth to the World
02:21 &ndash; Permission to Wander
03:45 &ndash; Shay&rsquo;s Leap of Faith
06:10 &ndash; Surfing in the City
09:30 &ndash; Culture Shock in the Concrete Jungle
12:24 &ndash; Long-Distance Love
16:14 &ndash; Pandemic Parallels
20:54 &ndash; The Barcelona Affair
36:17 &ndash; The Napkin Incident

The Anything But CliShay podcast distinguishes itself through the unique dynamic between hosts, Shay and Clifton. Their relationship, defies conventional expectations, showcasing that genuine connection can blossom in unexpected ways.

The Anything But CliShay podcast distinguishes itself through the unique dynamic between hosts, Shay and Clifton. Their relationship, defies conventional expectations, showcasing that genuine connection can blossom in unexpected ways.

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