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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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
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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. Expect stories,
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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. The Brit struggles to keep up while the GRITS explains the charm, humor, and hidden bite behind Southern talk.
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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. Expect jump scares, candy talk, terrible accents, and the usual dose of sass and sarcasm. Whether you’re into
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