On the Fringe

We Came, We Saw, We Got The Hell Out.

Five months after the quiet announcement that American troops were being deployed in Nigeria to combat the local IS franchise, an even quieter announcement that the 200-ish deployment has already come to an end. The strategic aims apparently having been met, the US’s engagement, which began with a barrage of Tomahawks on Christmas Day last year, has been wrapped up. Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has taken pains to highlight how information sharing between the two countries continues despite a physical withdrawal. Does the withdrawal mean mission accomplished for the U.S.? For the Nigerians? Let us know what you think! All the best from both of us, Dave and Gavin If you want to hear more about the region, check out this episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

A mistaken identity...It's all in the name On the Fringe

Hey On the Fringe Community! In the last couple of years, there have been several other On the Fringe podcasts that have come out (one about labor unions, and one about aliens, from what it looks like…plus a few others). For the first time in both our lives (Dave + Gavin), we are being confused for someone else—and to be honest, it’s kind of weird and funny for both of us. Click the episode above to get our reaction to it. One more thing too: Since we set up On the Fringe 2 years ago, we’ve done this as a hobby and a labor of love. It’s fun for Gavin + I, and we are talking about taking the podcast more seriously going forward—i.e. having a clearer upload schedule, producing more exclusive content for subscribers and loyal listeners, and monetizing the show. When we do decide to monetize the show, we will keep you all informed :) And if you have any ideas that could help us to build our show going forward, they’re ALWAYS welcome. Shoot us a message or an email at onthefringe.podcast1@gmail.com All the best from both of us On the Fringe! Dave and Gav This Substack is listener and reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Thank you, again, On the Fringe Community

Hello, On the Fringe Community! Here’s a quick thank you message as we wrap up season. We appreciate and enjoy your continued support—and we have more on the way! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Bears gone wild 2!

In this episode, Gav and Dave tackle the continuing problem of bear attacks in Japan, by looking at a recent incident involving a smarter than average bear. As rural communities shrink and bears push into populated areas, the country continues to struggle with all of the conflicts that ensue from overlapping habitats. Dave and Gav discuss why the problem keeps getting worse and why Japanese politicians continue to struggle with their ursine neighbors. We covered the increasing bear attacks back in Season 3, which is here: https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/p/bonus-episode-one-bear-of-a-problem [https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/p/bonus-episode-one-bear-of-a-problem] If you enjoyed the show, share, like, and subscribe. We sincerely appreciate our growing On the Fringe Community and will have more subscribers only exclusives coming for you soon! All the best from both of us! Dave and Gav This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Bishnoi Gang is quietly squeezing Canada

In this episode, Dave and Gav look at the rise of the irrepressible Bishnoi Gang and what it says about the continuing evolution of transnational crime. They trace how a gang rooted in northern India developed reach far beyond its home turf, and connect that story to scandals surrounding Cricket Canada, where allegations of corruption and questionable leadership have cast a dark shadow over the sport. The result is an episode about the depressing ease with which institutions can be bent to serve interests they were never meant to protect and harm those they are intended to represent. If you enjoyed the episode, feel free to share, subscribe, and leave us a comment. We always appreciate the support from our growing On the Fringe community. Thank you, as always for listening to On the Fringe. We sincerely appreciate it! All the best from both of us, Dave and Gav This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]