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An American Journey

An American Journey

Julian Bishop & Michael Moran

A podcast about everything American. Every two weeks we will discuss a place to visit, a cultural feature, and something from the news. With Julian Bishop & Michael Moran
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An American Journey - Episode 18 - Highway eateries
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12/25/21 • 48 min

This episode is a Christmas present for Michael, who often complains that there is no good food near American highways.
Daughters #1 and #2 and their respective boyfriends (boyfriend #1 and #2) discuss where they like to eat and what they like to eat. They also tell you where they will never eat again.

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Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook
Excerpts, reviews, and more available here
Connect with Julian via:
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An American Journey - e56 - Sedona, and Buying and Selling a House
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08/16/24 • 50 min

In Episode 56, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Sedona. Julian loves the red rock hikes, while Michael likes to explore his spiritual side.

2. Buying and Selling a House. After three years of traveling and renting, Julian finally buys a house. We talk about the process of buying and selling a house in America and compare it with that of the UK. Michael attempts to pronounce Realtor.
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Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

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An American Journey - e53 - Julian Bishop's Are We There Yet
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12/10/23 • 38 min

In Episode 53, Michael interviews Julian about his new book "Are We There Yet?"
In a wide-ranging interview, they talk about historical and current immigration; the Amish; and the role travel books have in opening oneself up to new experiences.
Michael enjoyed Julian's new book greatly, devouring it in 48 hours. He described it as a "right riveting read."
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet?

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In Episode 38, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Why do Americans think that Julian has met the Queen? It is a good conversation starter

2. Cleveland. Few foreign tourists go there but it has a number of charms
3. Why do Americans have so much space in their houses? Michael predicts that his beloved would merely fill the extra space with stuff
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook
Excerpts, reviews, and more available here
Connect with Julian via:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Connect with Michael via
Twitter
LinkedIn

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An American Journey - E49 - New York update with Michael Moran and Simon Gosney
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10/03/23 • 38 min

In Episode 49, Michael talks to Simon Gosney about New York City. We also reprise an earlier episode about the Big Apple.

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Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook

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An American Journey - e48 - The Assassination of JFK and Monument Valley
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06/16/23 • 44 min

In Episode 48, Michael and Julian talk about

1. The Assassination of JFK. Julian is typically pragmatic, while Michael thinks it unlikely that Oswald could have hit the moving target twice from that distance. We talk conspiracy theories.

2. Monument Valley. This is one of Julian's favorite places in the USA.
Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook

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An American Journey - e57 - US Education (part one of a three part series)
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08/22/24 • 54 min

In Episode 57, Julian talks to his two daughters about the US education system
This will be the first part of a three-part series where we explore how education in the US works, and - in particular - how it contrasts with that in the UK.

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Learn more about America's future in Julian's second book, Are We There Yet

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In Episode 23, Julian interviews Scot Wendy Horgan, a Boston resident. We talk about many things including:

  1. Her upbringing in Scotland
  2. Motherhood in America
  3. Voting
  4. Becoming American
  5. Cape Cod and Nashville
  6. The usual general questions

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There is a transcript available. Otter.ai describes it as about 85-90% accurate
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook
Excerpts, reviews, and more available here
Connect with Julian via:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Connect with Michael via
Twitter
LinkedIn

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In Episode 20, Julian interviews Mandy Urena. We talk about many things including:

  1. Her new book. If These Hands Could Talk: The Girl Who Touched the World
  2. American military bases around the world
  3. Atlantic City, Miami Beach, and Arkansas
  4. American chocolate

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook
Excerpts, reviews, and more available here
Connect with Julian via:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Connect with Michael via
Twitter
LinkedIn

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Michael and Julian discuss:

  1. Planning Michael's Next US Vacation. As a UK citizen, Michael is not yet allowed to travel to the US. However, he is looking forward to when the rules change. We talk about a potential trip that includes train travel (yawn), Los Angeles, Texas, New Orleans, and a road trip to Florida
  2. Why are there no workers in the US or the UK? Both countries seem to have a dearth of workers at the current time, but for slightly different reasons. Julian and Michael explore these reasons
  3. Part 4 of a series on Education. With help from Daughter #1 and #2, Julian talks about High School cliques. Jocks, Nerds, Stoners, outcasts, etc. Do these cliques really exist or are they mainly the construct of Hollywood?
  4. Bloopers. Just one this week. We must be getting better at this podcast thing

Other Show Notes
Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
Available here to buy as a paperback, ebook, or audiobook
Excerpts, reviews, and more available here
Connect with Julian via:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Connect with Michael via
Twitter
LinkedIn

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FAQ

How many episodes does An American Journey have?

An American Journey currently has 64 episodes available.

What topics does An American Journey cover?

The podcast is about News, Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, United States, News Commentary, Podcasts, America, Travel and Usa.

What is the most popular episode on An American Journey?

The episode title 'e56 - Sedona, and Buying and Selling a House' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on An American Journey?

The average episode length on An American Journey is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of An American Journey released?

Episodes of An American Journey are typically released every 14 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of An American Journey?

The first episode of An American Journey was released on May 23, 2021.

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