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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 […]

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

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, we’re sharing that story. Not for sympathy, but for

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

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

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

Wands at the ready! In this episode of Grits and a Brit, our Southern GRITS and her British co-host 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 American audiences,