An American Journey

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An American Journey episodes

  • Episode 4 - Las Vegas, Juneteenth, and Soccer in the USA

    Michael and Julian discuss:

    1. Las Vegas. Neither of us likes it very much, but we do recommend that you go there!
    2. What is Juneteenth? Will all Americans have this as a public holiday?
    3. Soccer in the US. Michael believes that the USA will win the World Cup within the next 20 years. Julian is not so sure but thinks that the professional game in the USA is good to watch live. Both give their prediction on who will win the Euros

    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 audiobook

    Excerpts, reviews, and more available here

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    40 min
  • Episode 3 - Los Angeles; Why can you drive at 16 but not drink until 21; Meghan and Harry

    Michael and Julian discuss:

    1. Los Angeles. Both of us like the things to do here but find the traffic aggravating.
    2. Listener question. Why can you drive at 16, but not drink until 21? Julian points out that you can drive at 14 in some states and explains why it's a minimum of 21 everywhere to drink alcohol.
    3. In the week where Meghan and Harry hit the news again, Julian and Michael explore why royalty is so popular in America.

    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 audiobook

    Excerpts, reviews, and more available here

    Connect with Julian via:
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Twitter
    LinkedIn

    Connect with Michael via
    Twitter
    LinkedIn

    36 min
  • Episode 2 - Miami and the Florida Keys, President Biden's $6 trillion budget, and The High School Prom

    Michael and Julian discuss:

    1. Miami and the Florida Keys. Both of us find Miami Beach too noisy but love the Art Deco architecture. Julian talks about why he loves Key West.
    2. In the week where President Biden reveals his $6 trillion federal budget, Julian wonders whether it should happen and whether it will happen.
    3. The High School Prom. Bah Humbug: Michael thinks they are another American import to the UK like Halloween. Julian thinks they are important but asks whether they have gone too far.

    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 audiobook

    Excerpts, reviews, and more available here

    Connect with Julian via:
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Twitter
    LinkedIn

    Connect with Michael via
    Twitter
    LinkedIn

    30 min
  • Episode 1 - North Dakota, Unmasked, and Train Versus Car

    Michael and Julian discuss:

    1. North Dakota. Even the state's own tourism bureau thinks you should leave it to last. Julian disagrees; he visits a great museum and an empty national park.
    2. In the week where the federal government says that fully vaccinated people don't have to wear masks in most settings, Julian and Michael discuss Covid in the USA.
    3. Trains vs. car in the USA. Julian explains how transportation developed in the USA and why the car is so dominant. Michael talks of a wonderful train journey he took from LA to San Diego.

    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 audiobook

    Excerpts, reviews, and more available here 

    Connect with Julian via:
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Twitter
    LinkedIn

    Connect with Michael via
    Twitter
    LinkedIn

    36 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