She grew up saying “y’all” and frying everything that doesn’t run away; he thinks that a cup of tea can solve almost any problem, except Mondays, which requires two cups. She calls it a cookie, he calls it a biscuit. He thinks they’re chips, she thinks they’re fries, and somehow they’re both right and very, […]
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This week on Grits and a Brit, we’re talking remembrance, reflection… and the unofficial start of summer chaos. The GRITS explains Memorial Day in the USA, while the Brit shares the traditions behind Remembrance Day in the UK — two meaningful occasions that honor service and sacrifice in very different ways. But naturally, things don’t
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This week on Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay tackle the assumptions Brits and Americans make about each other… and things get judgmental fast. Do all Americans drive giant trucks? Are Brits really obsessed with soccer? (EDIT by Jay: Football. It’s Football!!) And why is anyone paying to use a bathroom?! From stereotypes that
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The podcast where a British man and an American woman figure out why they can’t agree on anything — including what day it is. There is a moment that every British person living in America experiences. It happens quietly, without warning, usually in a supermarket or on a phone call or while filling in a
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In the latest episode of our podcast, hosts Chris and Jay dive into a topic that resonates with many: the differences in measurement systems between the United States and the United Kingdom. As they navigate through the intricacies of these systems, listeners are treated to a blend of humor and insightful commentary that highlights the
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School might seem universal… but not when you cross the Atlantic. In this episode of Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay head back to school to unpack the surprising differences between education in the USA and the UK. From school lunches and uniforms to grading systems, sports culture, and even what you call your
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What could possibly be different about everyday life in the UK and the USA? Turns out… quite a lot. In Episode 17 of Grits and a Brit, the GRITS and the Brit dive into the surprisingly dramatic world of normal things — driving on completely opposite sides of the road, the American love affair with
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This episode of Grits and a Brit comes from a very personal place. Recently, one of our hosts experienced a stroke. One ordinary day suddenly became something very different — filled with fear, uncertainty, and the long road of recovery. For this special Podcasthon charity edition, Chris and Jay share that story. Not for sympathy,
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In a world where sugar knows no borders… one Brit dares to try American candy for the very first time. Armed with nothing but bravery — and the watchful gaze of the GRITS — he embarks on a taste-test journey that will challenge everything he thought he knew about chocolate, texture, and childhood memories. Some
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In this episode of Grits and a Brit, our Southern GRITS and her British co-host tackle the unwritten rules of dating culture—from first-date expectations to the mild panic that hits when the restaurant bill lands. Who pays? Who tips? And why is everyone pretending they’re not calculating 20% in their head? Is splitting the check romantic
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So remember that little wager (in Ep13) we made before the Super Bowl? You know — the one where the loser had to buy a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates for the winner? Well… the GRITS WON. 🏆 That’s right. While the Brit was busy asking “why does the game stop so much?” and “are
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