An American Journey

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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In Episode 34, Michael talks to Simon Gosney about his many travels across America on an Amtrak train. 

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In Episode 34, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Bobby Bonilla Day.  An unbelievable baseball story. Michael is perplexed.

2.     Californian Coastal Road Trip. We discuss America's quintessential road trip.

3.     An American Parade. You won't be surprised to learn that we love a parade.

4.      Outtake. Michael can't let Bobby Bonilla go. 

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In Episode 23, Julian interviews Scot Wendy Horgan, a Boston resident. We talk about many things including:

1. Her upbringing in Scotland
2. Motherhood in America
3. Voting
4. Becoming American
5. Cape Cod and Nashville
6. The usual general questions

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In Episode 30, Julian talks to his daughters about American Summer Camps.

Whether you merely have an interest in these traditional summer camps, are a parent who is thinking of sending their children to a summer camp, or a young adult contemplating working at a summer camp, this is an episode for you.

Here are some links to camps we talked about during the episode
Camp Nakanawa
Tech Camp
Arts and Design Camp Daughter #2 attended
Critical Language Scholarship Program (US residents only)

Advice on finding a summer camp jobs
Consolidator site for US counselor applications
Bunac - getting a job in the US at a summer camp as a non-US-Citizen


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In Episode 29, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.  They are both splendid places to go in the Summer. Beaches, lighthouses, and hikes are the highlights

2.     Small-Town American Museums. Both of us love small-town museums. Any American town of almost any size has one, and they are great places for understanding American culture.

3.     A Grand Tour. Julian talks about his forthcoming Grand Tour across Europe. Michael talks about the podcasts he is going to record and edit in Julian's absence.

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In Episode 28, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Amish Communities.  They are amongst the most successful communities in America and have spread to over 30 US states. Julian talks about what you mind find if you visit an Amish community

2.     Rodeos. We both love them and are full of admiration for these brave cowboys and cowgirls. Watch out for some truly terrible jokes too.

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In Episode 27, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Knoxville, Tennessee.  We try to find a way of describing its main monument to keep this podcast clean. Michael is thoroughly unimpressed with Julian's facts

2.     State Fairs. Julian loves them but fails to convince Michael that the food is excellent. We both would like to participate in the sunflower seed spitting contests

3.     Taco Bell closers. Taco Bell is offering $18 an hour for an unskilled job. We talk about the implications for the US economy

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In Episode 26, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Phoenix.  The saguaro-dotted vistas are magnificent, but will Michael and Julian recommend Phoenix as a destination?

2.     City Names. 25 city names have a presence in more than 18 states. Why are Americans so unoriginal in the naming of their cities? Also, when you have a unique name like Buttsville do you change it to Greenville? 

3.     Spring Training Baseball. With the strike settled, Julian goes to a Spring Training Baseball game and contrasts it with a regular-season game.

4.     California Movies. A listener is traveling down the coast of California with her family this summer. She wants to know which movies to watch to get in the mood. Julian gives his suggestions. Michael does too, but then he recommended Bad Santa

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In Episode 25, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Atlanta.  Julian lived here for almost a decade, while Michael is confused about its center

2.     Vegetarianism. A listener asks if she will be able to get vegan food easily before she runs the New York Marathon. 

3.     The ending of the baseball strike. After 99 days, it is all over. The season will start a week late but still feature 162 regular-season games. Michael asks, who won?

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