An American Journey

In Episode 52, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Tucson.  Michael may not be able to pronounce it and hasn't been there, but Julian tells him that he should visit it on one of his next trips.

2.     Lewis & Clark. We talk about two of America's great explorers. 


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In Episode 51, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     American Rock Anthems.  We talk about what makes an American Rock Anthem and talk about Born in the USA, More Than a Feeling, Living on a Prayer, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Don't Stop Believin', Sweet Home Alabama, Hotel California, and (the Canadian) Summer of 69

2.     Orlando. Michael has recently come back from a big family holiday in Orlando. He talks about his time at Disney and Universal


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In Episode 50, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     St Louis.  Julian has never visited the gateway to the West, but fortunately, Michael has.

2.     The American Beard. Two clean-shaven guys talk about why American men are more likely to be bearded than their British counterparts. Lots of data, including that the majority of American women like a beard on a man.


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In Episode 49, Michael talks to Simon Gosney about New York City. We also reprise an earlier episode about the Big Apple.

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In Episode 48, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     The Assassination of JFK.  Julian is typically pragmatic, while Michael thinks it unlikely that Oswald could have hit the moving target twice from that distance. We talk conspiracy theories.

2.     Monument Valley. This is one of Julian's favorite places in the USA.


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In Episode 47, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Van Life. Have you thought about living in a van and traveling across America? Millions have this lifestyle

2.     Skyscrapers. Competition between New York and Chicago started a worldwide trend for very tall buildings. We discuss building regulations, elevators, and our favorite buildings


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In Episode 46, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Memphis. Music, museums, and ducks. We also talk about Marc Cohn's Walking in Memphis

2.     American Trucks. Julian loves a truck and speculates why there are over 50 million on American roads


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In Episode 45, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Progress on New Year's Resolutions. Some progress but some setbacks

2.     Niagara Falls. We get sidetracked onto barrels and tightrope walking
3.     How Americans Dress for Work. More casually than in Europe. Again, we get sidetracked by the school uniforms of our youth

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In Episode 44, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     New Year's Resolutions. Michael cuts and pastes his from the previous year...

2.     Key West. Michael loved it and plans to return next year

3.     Selecting a new Republican Speaker. Julian attempts valiantly to explain it to a dubious Michael

4.    Melvyn. Michael thinks he has had a lot of luck. Julian suspects that his success is down to hard work and being open to opportunities.

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In Episode 43, Julian interviews Melvyn Anderson about his life as an East-End antique dealer. He talks about

1.  His upbringing. Melvyn was born in Stepney in the East End of London
2.  His time running a rough London pub.
3.  How he became an antique dealer. 
4.  His impulsiveness, including the houses and boats he purchased because it seemed a good idea at the time.
5. His life and experience in the USA.
   
   
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In Episode 42, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Venice, Florida. Michael visits Julian in his hometown. They enjoy a parade, boating, and a railway museum...

2.     High School Football. Michael and Julian really enjoy going to a high school football game.

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In Episode 41, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Mount Rushmore & Surrounding Areas. Both Julian and Michael rate this part of America. Michael finds a train to see, while Julian is interested in the area's Native American history. Julian warns against Wall, SD.

2.     An American Beach. Julian talks about how an American beach differs from one in the UK. We talk about beach yoga, a dog beach, and shell collecting, Michael laments that people don't play cricket on an American beach.

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In Episode 40, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     New Orleans.  Michael doesn't like it at all. He is mistaken.

2.     Conspiracy Theories. Julian has read much of the academic literature about them. However, Michael prefers his own theories. We swap our favorite conspiracy theories. Michael surprises Julian by expressing some doubt over the moon landings.

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In Episode 39, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Recovering from a Hurricane.  From Julian's perspective, it looks really well organized.

2.     Tailgating. This has an entirely different meaning than in the UK. It is the most common type of party in the US.

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In Episode 38, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Why do Americans think that Julian has met the Queen?  It is a good conversation starter

2.     Cleveland. Few foreign tourists go there but it has a number of charms

3.     Why do Americans have so much space in their houses? Michael predicts that his beloved would merely fill the extra space with stuff

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In Episode 37, Michael and Julian talk about the impending Hurricane hit on Julian's hometown.
 
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In Episode 36, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Preparing for a Hurricane.  Julian explains why he is already blase about hurricanes but explains what you need to do in the event of a hurricane

2.     The Grand Canyon. Many people who visit are disappointed. We explore some of the activities that are likely to make this trip one of the highlights of your life

3.     Bank Robberies. The USA was famed for bank robberies in the Wild West period when they were frankly very rare. They are ubiquitous in today's America. We take a humorous look at today's bank robberies.

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In Episode 35, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Voting in a US election.  The complexities of voting in the world's most famous democracy. Julian is unsure of whether to vote for Michael Moran.

2.     An American Fridge. Julian thinks it is the cornerstone of civilization.

3.     Washington DC. Do we recommend our nation's capital?

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In Episode 34, Michael talks to Grant Risdon about his life in London. He talks about what he has learned and what he has left behind.

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