Grits and a Brit

Ep22: What even is the World Cup?

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, penalty shootout heartbreak to World Cup fever, we're comparing how two nations experience the same sport in completely different ways. Why do British fans sing for 90 minutes? Why do Americans need a parking lot party before kickoff? And can Jay survive an entire episode without correcting Chris every time she says "soccer"? Probably not. Expect laughs, culture clashes, strong opinions, and at least one argument that not even a referee could settle. ⚽🇬🇧🇺🇸 Football, Soccer & Strong Opinions — only on Grits and a Brit. Because we're separated by an ocean... and divided by a sport.

Ep21: Flip flops, flags and inflatable sausages

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 summer holidays, BBQ season, beach trips, holiday madness, and why Brits treat one sunny afternoon like a national emergency. From heartfelt moments to holiday confusion, it’s a very Grits and a Brit mix of culture, memories, and summertime nonsense.

Ep20: A Ribbiting Conversation

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 myths, misunderstandings, and cultural side-eyes that somehow survive across the Atlantic. Expect strong opinions, dramatic reactions, and plenty of “okay but that part IS true” moments as we figure out whether these assumptions are unfair… or completely deserved.

Ep19: Make it make sense

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 the UK use a bit of everything? Why does the US refuse to switch? And who actually understands what 70°F feels like without Googling it? Expect bafflement, debates, and plenty of “that means absolutely nothing to me” moments as we try (and fail) to measure up.

Ep18: Elementary, my dear Brit

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 like movies? Why do British schools love uniforms? And who really has it harder? Expect nostalgia, confusion, a few strong opinions, and plenty of “wait… you did WHAT at school?!” moments as we compare classrooms, cultures, and childhoods.