This week on Grits and a Brit, the GRITS gives the Brit a crash course in Southern sayings—from the sweet to the secretly savage. “Bless your heart” isn’t always a blessing, and “fixin’ to” doesn’t involve tools. The Brit struggles to keep up while the GRITS explains the charm, humor, and hidden bite behind Southern talk. It’s a funny, fiery dive into the language of politeness, sarcasm, and Southern attitude.

It’s spooky season on Grits and a Brit! In this special Halloween episode, our Southern GRITS and her Brit co-host swap ghost stories, compare American and British Halloween traditions, and debate which country does the holiday better. Expect jump scares, candy talk, terrible accents, and the usual dose of sass and sarcasm. Whether you’re into costumes, creepy tales, or just laughing at cultural confusion, this episode is a real treat—with only a few tricks.

In this episode of Grits and a Brit, it’s just our two hosts going head-to-head in the classic “Shoe Game.” They ask each other a series of cheeky questions—like who’s messier, who burns the toast, and who steals the covers—and answer at the same time to see if they’re in sync or hilariously out of step. With plenty of banter, sarcasm, and a few unexpected truths, this episode is a playful look at how well they actually know each other.

In this episode of Grits and a Brit, our Southern co-host tries to wrap her head around the wonderfully bizarre world of Cockney rhyming slang—only to discover it’s less “English” and more like a secret code designed to confuse outsiders (especially Americans).

From “apples and pears” meaning stairs to “dog and bone” for phone, the Brit gleefully explains phrases that sound like nursery rhymes but somehow translate into everyday speech. Expect plenty of “Wait, how does THAT make sense?” moments, sarcastic eye-rolls, and a running debate on whether Cockney slang is clever wordplay or just an elaborate prank played on the rest of the world.

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“In this episode, we dive into some of the most classic USA–UK word differences. Why do Americans wear pants while the British wear trousers? Why do Brits eat chips while Americans eat fries? And is it fall or autumn? Join us for a fun look at how the same language can tell two different cultural stories.”

In this episode, we dive into one of the most confusing (and delicious) cultural differences between the USA and the UK—biscuits and cookies. Are they the same thing with different names, or completely different treats? We’ll explore what these foods mean on each side of the Atlantic, and why ordering a “biscuit” in London versus Louisiana might leave you surprised. Join us for some lighthearted chat, food history, and a few laughs along the way.

Grits and a Brit is a lively, funny, and eye-opening podcast where two worlds meet—one shaped by Southern charm and the other by British wit. Hosted by an American girl raised in the South (“Grits”) and a British guy (“Brit”), the show dives into the quirks of language, traditions, and everyday life on both sides of the Atlantic.

From confusing slang and cultural misunderstandings to surprising similarities and laugh-out-loud differences, every episode uncovers what happens when the UK meets the USA in conversation. Fans will love the mix of humor, storytelling, and genuine curiosity that makes Grits and a Brit feel like sitting down with two friends who never run out of things to compare (or argue about).

If you’ve ever wondered why Brits queue while Southerners line up, or why biscuits mean something completely different depending on where you’re from, this podcast is for you.

New episodes every second Tuesday.