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An American Journey episodes
- e55 - Deep South Music Roadtrip
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 Ye43 min - e53 - Julian Bishop's Are We There YetIn Episode 53, Michael interviews Julian about his new book "Are We There Yet?"
In a wide-ranging interview, they talk about historical and current immigration; the Amish; and the role travel books have in opening oneself up to new experiences.
Michael enjoyed Julian's new book greatly, devouring it in 48 hours. He described it as a "right riveting read."
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?39 min - e52 - Tucson and Lewis & Clark
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 Ye51 min - e51 - American Rock Anthems & Orlando
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?44 min - E50 - St Louis and the American Beard
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.
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?43 min - E49 - New York update with Michael Moran and Simon Gosney
In Episode 49, Michael talks to Simon Gosney about New York City. We also reprise an earlier episode about the Big Apple.
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook39 min - e48 - The Assassination of JFK and Monument Valley
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.
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook45 min - e47 - Van Life and Skyscrapers
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
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook51 min - e46 - Memphis and an American Truck
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
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook39 min - e45 - Resolutions, Niagara Falls, How Americans Dress for Work
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
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook47 min
About An American Journey
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A podcast about everything American. Every two weeks we will discuss a place to visit, a cultural feature, and something from the news. With Julian Bishop & Michael Moran