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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 […]
Ep 24: USA 250. Fireworks, freedom and… Taylor Swift? Read More »
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. Are the
Ep23: Welcome to America. Here’s your bucket of soda. Read More »
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? Is it soccer? And why does one word seem capable of starting an international incident? Join us as we dive into the cultural differences surrounding the beautiful
Ep22: What even is the World Cup? Read More »
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
Ep21: Flip flops, flags and inflatable sausages Read More »
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
Ep20: A Ribbiting Conversation Read More »
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
An update as we head to 20 episodes! Read More »
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
Ep19: Make it make sense Read More »
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
Ep18: Elementary, my dear Brit Read More »
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
Ep17: Why is the Brit afraid of deer? Read More »
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,
Ep16: Stroke: A Moment That Changes Everything Read More »