June 29, 2021

The World Series Of Pies - Episode 261

 

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That's right, everybody. It's the winner of our world famous 'World Series of Pies' and it's a shocker, especially for Erica as she was hoping for another winner. Over on our Instagram, we've been playing the 8 best dessert pies off of each other until it came down to a winner and on today's episode, we reveal who takes the trophy of the World Series of Pies.

What is your favourite pie?

June 24, 2021

American TV A Brit Had Never Heard Of - Episode 260

 

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 With how much TV the US makes and exports, it's highly unlikely there isn't a part of the world that hasn't seen an episode of a show that's popular in the USA. Britain is no exception and in some cases, it's gotten more obscure shows from the American market too, that may not have done well in the USA but found more of an audience overseas. In this new episode, Dominic gives his rundown of shows he'd never seen before coming to the USA.

What show on this list have you never heard of?

June 22, 2021

Things British People Do That Annoy An American - Episode 259

 

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British people can be very VERY annoying. At least to Erica, who is married to one. There's plenty that annoys Erica in this episode, from Brits abroad, to the general pessimism of the people of Britain. So, that being said, in this new episode, Erica delivers her scathing attack on the British people and how annoying they are. She even goes as far as needling me about my own traits that annoy her.

What annoys you about British people?

June 17, 2021

Things That Will Be Gone In 20 Years - Episode 258

 

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With technology rapidly advancing, many of us of a certain age will remember things that are now obsolete in today's world. The same will be true 20 years from now for this generation, when things that are now common place, disappear into the antiquated. 20 years ago, CDs and DVDs were common, now they're an item that's considered antiquated physical media. This episode, we are talking about the things that will more than likely be obsolete in the next two decades.

What is one thing you'll miss that may be gone forever?

June 15, 2021

Second Tier Royals - Episode 257

 

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Many people, when thinking about the Royal family of Britain, usually only think of the Queen, Prince Charles or Princes William and Harry. The Princess Royal, or Edward, the Earl of Wessex usually don't get much attention at all and as a result, are rarely heard about, despite them being quite hard working members of the Royal family, appearing at many engagements and having a great number of patronages.

Who is your favourite Second Tier Royal?

June 10, 2021

Famous British TV Quotes Quiz! - Episode 256

 

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British popular culture, Brits know it so well, so much so that it's become something of an in-joke online between them when engaging with other nations, particularly confused Americans. The most recent explosion of confusion came when an American asked what "Cheeky Nandos" meant and the results were Brits and their gleeful determination to keep the confusion going in their answers. In this latest episode, I quiz Erica on her knowledge of British pop culture quotes from TV that have entered the British idiom!

How well did you do on the Quiz?


June 8, 2021

Why Do Americans Get So Angry At Brits Online? - Episode 255

 

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Americans online, they're generally a placid bunch compared to Brits online, who will get outraged if you call a spade a 'shovel'. But insult the country that they reside in, and they will come back with all guns blazing. Usually it's the same old two arguments pertaining to the American War of Independence or World War 2 when Brits, who usually fire the first shots, start up with a criticism of the USA.

What is the first thing you get angry about with Brits online?

June 3, 2021

Places We Wanna Go: Whitby - Episode 254

 

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Whitby is a destination that may not be on your places to see in England, but if you're a fan of Bram Stoker's Dracula, then it probably is at the top. This tiny seaside town on the east Yorkshire coast has become the centre of the Gothic world thanks to Bram Stoker setting a good portion of his Dracula novel in the town. In this Places We Wanna Go entry, we're talking about the greatest of Gothic seaside towns, which also happens to have the highest rated Fish and Chips in Britain.

What are your thoughts on seaside towns?

June 1, 2021

Public Holidays In The US and UK - Episode 253

 

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Public Holidays, or a 'Bank Holiday' are celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic, but there are some different ones that are celebrated and observed. Brits may think its strange that Americans have named holidays instead of just calling it a 'Bank Holiday'. If you look at it, it seems there are constant holidays throughout the year on the US Calendar. In this, our latest episode, we chat about the different ones and why they're celebrated.

What is your favourite public holiday?