An American Journey

Against Julian's better judgment, Michael wanted to do a podcast on the US election.

Therefore, we look at the implications of the recent US elections for Democrats, Republicans, America, and Europe in as unbiased a manner as we could muster.

If you are inclined to get angry at one side or the other, we respectfully suggest you skip this episode. If, however, you are interested in a more neutral view, this might interest you.

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

In Episode 61, Julian and Michael talk about Alaskan Railways. Julian thinks they are pricey and slow, but they do afford a good view at times.

In the lead-up to the US General Election, Julian and Michael discuss the thorny history of Presidential Debates. Of course, we do get sidetracked into the current campaign.

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

In episode 60, Julian and Michael talk about

1. the Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC.

2. Julian also tries to convince Michael of the joys of leasing a storage unit (or at least why so many Americans have one).

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

In Episode 58, Julian talks to his two daughters about the US education system

This will be the second part of a three-part series where we explore how education in the US works, and - in particular - how it contrasts with that in the UK.

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

In Episode 57, Julian talks to his two daughters about the US education system

This will be the first part of a three-part series where we explore how education in the US works, and - in particular - how it contrasts with that in the UK.

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

In Episode 56, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Sedona.  Julian loves the red rock hikes, while Michael likes to explore his spiritual side.

2.     Buying and Selling a House. After three years of traveling and renting, Julian finally buys a house. We talk about the process of buying and selling a house in America and compare it with that of the UK. Michael attempts to pronounce Realtor.


Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

In Episode 55, Julian interviews Ian Barnes about a Deep South music road trip. In this journey, he and his family travel to the major music destinations of the Deep South, while learning about the South's history

1.    Memphis.  The home of blues music

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3.  Natchez. An elegant but fading town on the Mississippi

4.  New Orleans. The home of jazz music and drunkenness

5. Montgomery. Civil Rights history

6. Atlanta. The home of hip-hop

7. Pigeon Forge. Dollywood

8. Nashville - the highlight of the trip. Country music's home


Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Ye

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. 


Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Ye

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


Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet?