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American Idiots Abroad

American Idiots Abroad

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AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto are two American musicians living in England who host a biweekly podcast with a variety of local and international guests to discuss the cultural and linguistic differences between the U.S. and the U.K. From explaining slang to debunking various misconceptions, Americans and Britons alike can tune in to hear fresh perspectives on what the other countries are like. Email your questions, corrections and stereotypes to [email protected] and follow AJ and Megan on social media @ajmarksofficial @iamsolamusic
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American Idiots Abroad - Phrasing (with DADDY)

Phrasing (with DADDY)

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06/29/20 • 23 min

We're back with Season 2! In this episode, Megan and AJ pick apart the differences in American and British phrasing, sentence structure and grammar, with a little help from quarantined guests Wes "Not Like The Other Brits" Russell and Jack "And Here's the Thing" McGaughey of the jazz fusion band DADDY. You can follow DADDY at @we_are_daddy to watch all of their hilarious content and get your hands on that sweet DADDY merch. Also too, follow your hosts under the handles @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial across all social media platforms. Send your questions/comments/death threats to [email protected]. It's good to be back :)

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American Idiots Abroad - The British Household (with Mo Pleasure)
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10/02/19 • 20 min

In the Season 1 finale of American Idiots Abroad, Megan and AJ invite legendary bassist Mo Pleasure to help them describe the differences in a British household. Mo has worked with everyone from Janet and Michael Jackson to Earth, Wind & Fire to Bette Midler to Christina Aguilera (to Sola) and many, many mo! Find out what's literally blowing up his speakers, why AJ's clothes are always wet, and all the first world problems Megan deals with. The song featured in this episode is "I Can't Kiss You When I'm Sober" by AJ Marks. You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guest at @morrispleasure, and be sure to email your questions/comments/first world problems at [email protected]. Season 2 will kick off in 2020, see you in the future, y'all! xx

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American Idiots Abroad - Cockney Rhyming & Short Slang (with Korean Billy)
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09/04/19 • 24 min

AJ Marks and Yo Girl Megan are pleased to welcome YouTuber, absolute legend and self-confessed naughty boy Korean Billy to the Idiots Abroad family! With accents for days, Billy describes his transition from learning American English to British English and joins AJ in guessing some cockney rhyming slang! Go check out Korean Billy's videos on YouTube and Facebook by searching "Korean Billy", and you can follow your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial across all social media platforms. Convenient, innit? Direct all your questions/comments/cockney rhyming slang at [email protected] #GetLaz4Larry

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American Idiots Abroad - Fashion Dilemmas (with Jess Ellis)
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07/24/19 • 28 min

Fashion icon, Hollyoaks actress and podcast host Jess Ellis joins Megan and AJ to discuss how the hairstyles, makeup and clothes of Americans and Britons sets them apart. Listen to find out what a ket wig is, why Jess likes being on "Worst Dressed" lists and what three colours AJ always wears. You can listen to more of our guest on her podcast, Dilemmas with Jess Ellis, wherever you listen to podcasts. Meg and AJ will be awaiting your DMs at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, and be sure to email your questions/comments/dilemmas to [email protected]

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American Idiots Abroad - BONUS: Get This! with Bronnie

BONUS: Get This! with Bronnie

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07/17/19 • 15 min

Bronnie is back for more laughs as we run through a few fun facts! The songs featured in this episode are "I'm the Worst" by AJ Marks and "Stay" by Bronnie.

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American Idiots Abroad - High School Sucks! (with Bronnie)

High School Sucks! (with Bronnie)

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07/10/19 • 32 min

In our most educational episode yet, we discuss... education. With the help of pop/punk singer Bronnie, we breakdown the school system of the US and the UK (surprisingly one of the first questions Americans are asked overseas). We have college; they have university. We have the common app; they have UCAS. We have schoolbus; they do not have schoolbus. The songs featured in this episode are the newly released "Closure" by Sola, and Bronnie's lastest single "Lost and Found". You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guest at @bronniemusic, and be sure to email your questions/comments/feet pics at [email protected].

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American Idiots Abroad - Word to Your Country (with The Post Romantics)
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06/26/19 • 26 min

Let the debates begin as Megan and AJ cover things that the US and UK both have different words for. Together, with Cameron and Connor Cockbain of The Post Romantics and special guest, Liv the mathematics expert, they explore which words are better suited for the thing that they're describing. Starjumps vs. Jumping Jacks, Queue vs. Line, Hair Tie vs. Bobble vs. Bauble vs. Christmas Ornament. If that last one makes no sense to you, ya better click that play button! Shout the fk out to Tanya, Scoochi Verucci and AJ's bag of c%*ts. The songs featured in this episode are "The Switch" by AJ Marks and "Ride" by The Post Romantics. You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guests at @thepostromantics, and be sure to email your questions/comments/bryans/flefphs at [email protected]

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American Idiots Abroad - Holidayz & Birthdayz (with MildaMay)
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06/12/19 • 28 min

Megan and AJ are excited to have self-described avid listener MildaMay (personally known as Mathilda Riley) as the guest for this special birthday episode of the podcast. In honor of Megan's special day, we discuss the quintessential British birthday and other country-exclusive holidays. Our American listeners will find out why the innocent-sounding Bonfire Night is actually so morbid, and y'all British peeps will get clued in on the origins of Black Friday. Shout out to Jess Ellis for having us on her podcast, St. Andrew for slaying a dragon, and happy birthday Megan and her Bro-la Guinto! The songs featured in this episode are "Down" and "Hold Your Tongue" by MildaMay. You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guest at @mildamaymusic, and be sure to email your questions/comments/braided pole pics at [email protected]

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American Idiots Abroad - More Food!! (with Cameron Warren)

More Food!! (with Cameron Warren)

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05/29/19 • 23 min

In this episode of American Idiots Abroad, Megan and AJ discuss various restaurants and food with songwriter and producer Cameron Warren and test out how well he knows the American equivilents. The difference between English mustard and American mustard is shocking! Crab rangoon is a thing! Chippies serve Chinese food apparently! Also catch a snippit of Megan's upcoming debut single "Closure". You can find your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial, our guest at @its_st_louis, and email your questions/comments/words for jalapeños at [email protected]

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American Idiots Abroad - Tomato Tomato (with MildaMay)

Tomato Tomato (with MildaMay)

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07/13/20 • 29 min

In the most tangent-filled episode yet, a pro-clockwise Megan and her rotting bread of a co-host (also known as AJ) discuss alternates. Joined by fan favorite guest MildaMay, we learn what squirty cream is, Mathilda's least favorite song, and why a northern biff is different from a southern biff. You can follow MildaMay at @mildamaymusic and your hosts at @iamsolamusic and @ajmarksofficial. The unreleased songs played in this episode are "Save Some Room For Me" and "Down" by MildaMay. Send your questions/comments/pronunciations of controversial to [email protected]. You can hear more examples of alternates by listening to the Season 1 episode "Word To Your Country" and more of Mathilda's wacky contributions in the episode "Holidayz & Birthdayz".

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FAQ

How many episodes does American Idiots Abroad have?

American Idiots Abroad currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does American Idiots Abroad cover?

The podcast is about British, Kingdom, England, Europe, English, Boston, Usa, American, California, Tips, America, Podcasts, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Music, Travel and Pop.

What is the most popular episode on American Idiots Abroad?

The episode title 'Phrasing (with DADDY)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on American Idiots Abroad?

The average episode length on American Idiots Abroad is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of American Idiots Abroad released?

Episodes of American Idiots Abroad are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of American Idiots Abroad?

The first episode of American Idiots Abroad was released on Jan 2, 2019.

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