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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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. From baffling rules and team names to halftime
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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. From language changes and accents to cultural tweaks made for
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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. stones and why conversions are never simple. They
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A brand new year means fresh starts, big plans, (a new logo!) and the annual promise that this will be the year we finally understand each other. Spoiler: it won’t be. And honestly, that’s kind of the point. As we roll into the new year, we’re sticking with what we do best: comparing the US
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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. Things take a turn when the GRITS reveals she can say “Merry Christmas” in far more languages than expected—leaving the Brit equal
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