In episode 65, we are topical for a change and discuss all types of Presidential Pardons. Michael demonstrates deep misunderstanding from his two minutes of perusing Wikipedia. 

We also talk about the popularity of beach yoga in America. 

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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 63, we talk about the differences between renovating a house in the US from the UK.

 Michael starts very well in a quiz...but soon tapers off

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 63, we talk about Caribbean cruising.

While not (yet) part of America - those lucky islands will have to wait until the annexation of Canada and Greenland - a Caribbean cruise is a fairly American cultural experience.

Michael asks the questions and learns how Julian ended up in a hot tub with a party of swingers. 

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 59, Julian talks to his two daughters about the US education system

This will be the third 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

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