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The Grits and a Brit one year anniversary means there are plenty of moments worth revisiting—and a few that probably should have stayed forgotten! In Part 2 of our anniversary celebration, Chris and Jay look back at some of their favorite episodes, revisit the warm-ups that started each recording, and relive the moments that had them laughing the hardest.

Grits and a Brit Celebrates One Year of Transatlantic Laughs, Arguments and Podcast Chaos Grits and a Brit is celebrating its first anniversary! What started as a conversation between a Southern American woman and a British man has officially turned into a year of arguments over words, food, traditions, measurements, football, chocolate—and just about everything else that can possibly divide the UK and USA.

This week on Grits and a Brit, the tables are turned as Chris reveals the British things she’d happily pack into a suitcase and bring back to the USA—if only customs would allow it! From the legendary Tesco Meal Deal and the addictive flame-grilled goodness of Nando’s, to finding a proper British curry, Chris discovers there are some things Britain simply does better.

This week on Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay tackle one of the most serious debates in transatlantic history… chocolate. From Hershey’s and Lion Bars to Twirls, Kit Kats, and the legendary British 99 ice cream, the two hosts dive into their favorite sweet treats and discover that chocolate is definitely not created equal on both sides of the pond.

This week on Grits and a Brit, it’s all about big celebrations, bigger plates of food, and fireworks that may or may not have been purchased from a questionable roadside stand. Chris and Jay dive into a July 4th special marking 250 years of the United States, unpacking what it really means to celebrate in full American style.

The World Cup is coming to America, and millions of visitors are about to discover whether everything they’ve heard about the USA is actually true. This week on Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay dive into the expectations, assumptions, and culture shocks that tourists bring with them when they visit the States.

This week on Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay step onto the world’s biggest sporting stage… and immediately start arguing about what to call it. Is it football?

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.

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?

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 cultural nuances surrounding measurement.

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.

What could possibly be different about everyday life in the UK and the USA? Turns out… quite a lot.

This episode of Grits and a Brit comes from a very personal place. Recently, one of our hosts experienced a stroke.

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.

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?

It’s Super Bowl time… and the Brit is deeply unprepared. In this episode, our Southern GRITS attempts to explain America’s biggest sporting event to a man who thinks a “quarter” is a coin, a “down” is a mood, and isn’t entirely sure why the game stops every five seconds.

Wands at the ready! In this episode of Grits and a Brit, our Southern GRITS (Chris) and her British co-host (Jay) dive into the world of Harry Potter—comparing the books and movies while uncovering the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between the UK and USA versions.

The first Grits and a Brit of 2026 is here, Chris and Jay are starting the year with resolutions, reflections, and a bit of measurement confusion. The Brit makes a solemn (and slightly sarcastic) promise to “never break a podcast again,” while the GRITS explains pounds vs.

It’s festive chaos on Grits and a Brit! In this extended Christmas special, Chris and Jay get into the holiday spirit with a cheeky Christmas quiz that tests knowledge, nerves, and seasonal sanity.

In this candid episode of Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay finally reveal how their unlikely partnership began—right after Jay, finished cycling 3,000 miles across the USA and rolled into Florida equal parts sunburned, exhausted, and confused by American gas station snacks. The Chris explains her first impression (“You did what for fun?”), while Jay recounts the misadventures that led him from one coast to the other.

In this festive episode of Grits and a Brit, our Southern GRITS walks the Brit through the chaos, comfort, and calorie overload that is an American Thanksgiving. From turkey traditions and family drama to pies, and questionable casseroles, the Brit gets a crash course in why this holiday is such a big deal.

This week on Grits and a Brit, the GRITS gives the Brit a crash course in Southern sayings—from the sweet to the secretly savage. “Bless your heart” isn’t always a blessing, and “fixin’ to” doesn’t involve tools.

It’s spooky season on Grits and a Brit! In this special Halloween episode, our Southern GRITS and her Brit co-host swap ghost stories, compare American and British Halloween traditions, and debate which country does the holiday better.

In this episode of Grits and a Brit, it’s just our two hosts going head-to-head in the classic “Shoe Game.” They ask each other a series of cheeky questions—like who’s messier, who burns the toast, and who steals the covers—and answer at the same time to see if they’re in sync or hilariously out of step. With plenty of banter, sarcasm, and a few unexpected...

In this episode of Grits and a Brit, our Southern co-host tries to wrap her head around the wonderfully bizarre world of Cockney rhyming slang—only to discover it’s less “English” and more like a secret code designed to confuse outsiders (especially Americans). From “apples and pears” meaning stairs to “dog and bone” for phone, the Brit gleefully explains phrases that sound like nursery rhymes but...

In this episode, we dive into some of the most classic USA–UK word differences. Why do Americans wear pants while the British wear trousers?

In this episode, we dive into one of the most confusing (and delicious) cultural differences between the USA and the UK—biscuits and cookies. Are they the same thing with different names, or completely different treats?

What’s in a name? In this inaugural episode of Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay introduce themselves and dive into the delightful chaos of cultural and linguistic differences between the US and the UK.