Grits and a Brit

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...

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 Sou...

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 c...

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...

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 b...

“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 c...

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 s...