Grits and a Brit

This week we’re swapping the studio for a stadium! Grits and a Brit are heading to see Ed Sheeran live on the Loop Tour, and we’re taking you along for the ride! But what’s it really like to see Ed Sheeran live? Does he live up to the hype? And how does one guy, a guitar, and a loop pedal put on a show for thousands of people? We’re talking about the atmosphere, the standout moments, and what we r...

How well do you  really  know your own culture… and what on earth do you know about the other one? This time, GRITS puts her British co-host to the test! Does he know the name of the American national anthem? Can he identify the USA’s flag by its proper name? And does our Southern girl fare any better when the tables are turned? From national symbols to cultural quirks, it’s a transatlantic battle...

This week, we’re talking weddings — British versus American! And we may have discovered the perfect wedding song: Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up. Think about it… never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you. That’s basically the vows sorted! We also hear the story of the time Jay was trusted with one of the most important jobs at a wedding. He was...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , Chris and Jay grab the remote and dive into the wonderfully weird world of British and American television. Why do some shows cross the Atlantic and get completely remade? From  The Office  to  Steptoe and Son  becoming  Sanford and Son , Chris and Jay look at the TV shows that got an American makeover—and whether the originals should have been left well alone! The...

One year of Grits and a Brit means there are plenty of moments worth revisiting—and a few that probably should have stayed forgotten! In Part 2 of our anniversary celebration, Chris and Jay look back at some of their favorite episodes, revisit the warm-ups that started each recording, and relive the moments that had them laughing the hardest. And because one year of podcasting deserves a proper ce...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , Chris and Jay are celebrating a very special milestone— one year of the podcast! They’re taking a trip back to where it all began, looking at how the idea for  Grits and a Brit  came together, remembering some of their favorite episodes and funniest moments, and sharing the stories behind the conversations you’ve heard over the past year. Expect plenty of laughs, m...

This week on Grits and a Brit, the tables are turned as Chris reveals the British things she'd happily pack into a suitcase and bring back to the USA—if only customs would allow it! From the legendary Tesco Meal Deal and the addictive flame-grilled goodness of Nando's, to finding a proper British curry, Chris discovers there are some things Britain simply does better. Add in reliable publi...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , Chris and Jay tackle one of the most serious debates in transatlantic history… chocolate. From Hershey’s and Lion Bars to Twirls, Kit Kats, and the legendary British 99 ice cream, the two hosts dive into their favorite sweet treats and discover that chocolate is definitely not created equal on both sides of the pond. Chris defends American classics, while Jay quest...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , it’s all about big celebrations, bigger plates of food, and fireworks that may or may not have been purchased from a questionable roadside stand. Chris and Jay dive into a July 4th special marking 250 years of the United States, unpacking what it really means to celebrate in full American style. Also, maybe a wedding was celebrated as well this weekend? Expect talk...

The World Cup is coming to America, and millions of visitors are about to discover whether everything they've heard about the USA is actually true. This week on Grits and a Brit, Chris and Jay dive into the expectations, assumptions, and culture shocks that tourists bring with them when they visit the States. Are the food portions really that enormous? Do restaurants actually give free refills...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , Chris and Jay step onto the world's biggest sporting stage... and immediately start arguing about what to call it. Is it football? Is it soccer? And why does one word seem capable of starting an international incident? Join us as we dive into the cultural differences surrounding the beautiful game. From passionate British football chants to American tailgates, pena...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , we’re talking remembrance, reflection… and the unofficial start of summer chaos. The GRITS explains Memorial Day in the USA, while the Brit shares the traditions behind Remembrance Day in the UK — two meaningful occasions that honor service and sacrifice in very different ways. But naturally, things don’t stay serious for long. The conversation quickly drifts into...

This week on  Grits and a Brit , we’re tackling the assumptions Brits and Americans make about each other… and things get judgmental fast. Do all Americans drive giant trucks? Are Brits really obsessed with soccer? And why is anyone paying to use a bathroom?! From stereotypes that make absolutely no sense to the ones that are  slightly  too accurate, the GRITS and the Brit dive headfirst into the...

How far is a mile? How heavy is a stone? And why does nobody seem to agree on anything? In this episode of  Grits and a Brit , the GRITS and the Brit dive into the wonderfully confusing world of measurements. From miles vs kilometers to pounds vs stones, and the mysterious mix of imperial and metric, it’s a transatlantic struggle to make sense of numbers that should be simple… but aren’t. Why does...

School might seem universal… but not when you cross the Atlantic. In this episode of Grits and a Brit , the GRITS and the Brit head back to school to unpack the surprising differences between education in the USA and the UK. From school lunches and uniforms to grading systems, sports culture, and even what you call your teachers—nothing is quite as similar as you’d think. Why are American schools...

What could possibly be different about everyday life in the UK and the USA? Turns out… quite a lot. In Episode 17 of  Grits and a Brit , the GRITS and the Brit dive into the surprisingly dramatic world of normal things — driving on completely opposite sides of the road, the American love affair with the drive-thru, and why both countries insist their weather is the most unpredictable on earth. Fro...

This episode of  Grits and a Brit  comes from a very personal place. Recently, one of our hosts experienced a stroke. One ordinary day suddenly became something very different — filled with fear, uncertainty, and the long road of recovery. For this special Podcasthon charity edition, we’re sharing that story. Not for sympathy, but for awareness. Because stroke can happen suddenly, to anyone, and r...

In a world where sugar knows no borders… one Brit dares to try American candy for the very first time. Armed with nothing but bravery — and the watchful gaze of the GRITS — he embarks on a taste-test journey that will challenge everything he thought he knew about chocolate, texture, and childhood memories. Some sweets will surprise him. Some will confuse him. One may change him forever. This week...

In this episode of  Grits and a Brit , our Southern GRITS and her British co-host tackle the unwritten rules of dating culture—from first-date expectations to the mild panic that hits when the restaurant bill lands. Who pays? Who tips? And why is everyone pretending they’re not calculating 20% in their head? Is splitting the check romantic or ruthless? Is tipping generous… or just mandatory math?...

It’s Super Bowl time… and the Brit is  deeply  unprepared. In this episode, our Southern GRITS attempts to explain America’s biggest sporting event to a man who thinks a “quarter” is a coin, a “down” is a mood, and isn’t entirely sure why the game stops every five seconds. From baffling rules and team names to halftime shows and snack strategy, this is Super Bowl week through very confused British...

Wands at the ready! In this episode of  Grits and a Brit , our Southern GRITS and her British co-host dive into the world of Harry Potter—comparing the books and movies while uncovering the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between the UK and USA versions. From language changes and accents to cultural tweaks made for American audiences, they question what was altered, what was lost, and what...

The first  Grits and a Brit  of 2026 is here, and we’re starting the year with resolutions, reflections, and a bit of measurement confusion. The Brit makes a solemn (and slightly sarcastic) promise to “never break a podcast again,” while the GRITS explains pounds vs. stones and why conversions are never simple. They also celebrate the podcast milestones from 2025—including hitting the Top 50 in th...

In an extended episode, It’s festive chaos on  Grits and a Brit ! In this Christmas special, the hosts get into the holiday spirit with a cheeky Christmas quiz that tests knowledge, nerves, and seasonal sanity. Things take a turn when the GRITS reveals she can say “Merry Christmas” in  far  more languages than expected—leaving the Brit equal parts impressed and suspicious. Expect laughs, festive b...

In this candid episode of  Grits and a Brit , the hosts finally reveal how their unlikely partnership began—right after the Brit finished cycling 3,000 miles across the USA and rolled into Florida equal parts sunburned, exhausted, and confused by American gas station snacks. The GRITS explains her first impression (“You did  what  for fun?”), while the Brit recounts the misadventures that led him...

In this festive episode of  Grits and a Brit , our Southern GRITS walks the Brit through the chaos, comfort, and calorie overload that is an American Thanksgiving. From turkey traditions and questionable casseroles, the Brit gets a crash course in why this holiday is such a big deal. Expect stories, laughter and cultural confusion as he tries to make sense of a celebration built on food, gratitude...