An American Journey

In Episode 14, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Boston.  Michael describes this charismatic city, and Julian annoys him with some things he doesn't know about it
2. Driving in America. It's one of the joys of life. Michael talks about why he likes it, while Julian talks about the perils of hitting a deer
3. The US college experience. Julian and his daughters talk about the differences between going to university in the UK and the US

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Michael and Julian go back to the past in this episode and publish the previously unheard pilot episode.

It's rough and ready, but has some merit (if you look hard enough). In the episode, we discuss

1. Homeschooling.  Julian explains why it's much more popular in the US than in Europe 
2. Savannah. We both love it. We think you will love it too. 
3. Mass Shootings. We used to have a topical news item on each episode. This topic, sadly, always seems topical in the US. Julian tries to explain why they are difficult to stop. 

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. Yosemite.  Julian went here on his honeymoon. Michael sees another bear and retells a much-loved story
2. Air Conditioning. Michael doesn't understand why we are talking about it. However, it's instrumental in America's development. There are also many downsides
3. Part 6 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian talks about discipline in US schools. This leads to a discussion on school police officers and school shootings. D#1 and D#2 talk about school shooter training. 

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. Drug Advertising on TV.  Only two countries in the world allow drug advertising on TV. In the US, three-quarters of TV revenues come from drug adverts. Julian and Michael talk about this phenomenon.
2. Nashville. Julian loves the music and Michael likes the old train terminal. They talk about other stuff there too
3. Part 5 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian talks about music and sport in US high schools. D#1 waxes about game day, while D#2 talks about how good the high school bands are.
4. Bloopers. Just one this week. Julian can't understand what Michael is saying.

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1.  Planning Michael's Next US Vacation.  As a UK citizen, Michael is not yet allowed to travel to the US. However, he is looking forward to when the rules change. We talk about a potential trip that includes train travel (yawn), Los Angeles, Texas, New Orleans, and a road trip to Florida
2. Why are there no workers in the US or the UK? Both countries seem to have a dearth of workers at the current time, but for slightly different reasons. Julian and Michael explore these reasons
3. Part 4 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian talks about High School cliques.  Jocks, Nerds, Stoners, outcasts, etc. Do these cliques really exist or are they mainly the construct of Hollywood?
4. Bloopers. Just one this week. We must be getting better at this podcast thing

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. American TV.  Michael watches it every night, while Julian avoids it
2. Yellowstone. It's the oldest National Park, and we talk about what we love about it.
3. Part 3 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian talks about the icons of High School education.  Yellow buses, driving to school, uniforms, lockers, the cafeteria, the pledge of allegiance, proms, and graduation
4. Bloopers. It's another bumper week for outtakes. Michael's doorbell disturbs everyone

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. Part 2 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian compares the UK and US education systems. This week, we cover whether the US education system is too US-centric; Streaming by ability; Testing; and comparison of university admissions processes
2. Drive-In Movies. Michael has never been to one. He has missed out
3. Philadelphia.  Few British people ever go there. Julian argues that they should.
4. Bloopers. It's another bumper week for outtakes. 

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. Baseball. We both love baseball; we explain why. Julian tells a long story about the longest baseball game
2. Part 1 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian compares the UK and US education systems. This week, we cover the structure and history and answer a few basic definitional questions
3. Chicago.  It's my kind of town, says Michael
4. Bloopers. It's a bumper week for outtakes. Michael boasts that he has done some preparation this week and has more trouble with household technology. Daughter #1 and Julian struggle to understand the relative numbering of years/grades in the UK/US education systems.

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. The Classic American Motel. What is the appeal of a classic American motel? Why is there a shortage of rental cars?
2. Chattanooga. Michael struggles to pronounce the name of the town but loves its railway museum. 
3. News update.  Julian gives an update on news items covered in the previous episodes: Masks, more trillion-dollar budgets, Meghan, has the bungled NYC election finished yet?
4. Blooper. Michael struggles to pronounce stuff

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Michael and Julian discuss:

1. New York City. Both of us keep coming back to this city. There is always something else to see
2. A Bungled Election. New York City officials bungle an election in a very embarrassing manner
3. Are Americans less reserved than the British in an office environment? Of course, but the more interesting question is why
4. Blooper. Michael has a new doorbell

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

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