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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best An American Journey episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to An American Journey for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite An American Journey episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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 - e55 - Deep South Music Roadtrip
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08/03/24 • 42 min

In Episode 55, Julian interviews Ian Barnes about a Deep South music road trip. In this journey, he and his family travel to the major music destinations of the Deep South, while learning about the South's history

1. Memphis. The home of blues music

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3. Natchez. An elegant but fading town on the Mississippi
4. New Orleans. The home of jazz music and drunkenness
5. Montgomery. Civil Rights history
6. Atlanta. The home of hip-hop
7. Pigeon Forge. Dollywood
8. Nashville - the highlight of the trip. Country music's home
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 Ye

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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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An American Journey - e52 - Tucson and Lewis & Clark
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12/01/23 • 50 min

In Episode 52, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Tucson. Michael may not be able to pronounce it and hasn't been there, but Julian tells him that he should visit it on one of his next trips.

2. Lewis & Clark. We talk about two of America's great explorers.
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 Ye

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An American Journey - e51 - American Rock Anthems & Orlando
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11/22/23 • 43 min

In Episode 51, Michael and Julian talk about

1. American Rock Anthems. We talk about what makes an American Rock Anthem and talk about Born in the USA, More Than a Feeling, Living on a Prayer, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Don't Stop Believin', Sweet Home Alabama, Hotel California, and (the Canadian) Summer of 69

2. Orlando. Michael has recently come back from a big family holiday in Orlando. He talks about his time at Disney and Universal
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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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 - e47 - Van Life and Skyscrapers
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05/10/23 • 50 min

In Episode 47, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Van Life. Have you thought about living in a van and traveling across America? Millions have this lifestyle

2. Skyscrapers. Competition between New York and Chicago started a worldwide trend for very tall buildings. We discuss building regulations, elevators, and our favorite buildings
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 - e46 - Memphis and an American Truck
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02/23/23 • 38 min

In Episode 46, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Memphis. Music, museums, and ducks. We also talk about Marc Cohn's Walking in Memphis

2. American Trucks. Julian loves a truck and speculates why there are over 50 million on American roads
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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In Episode 45, Michael and Julian talk about

1. Progress on New Year's Resolutions. Some progress but some setbacks

2. Niagara Falls. We get sidetracked onto barrels and tightrope walking
3. How Americans Dress for Work. More casually than in Europe. Again, we get sidetracked by the school uniforms of our youth
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 - e62 - An analysis of the US Presidential Election
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11/15/24 • 66 min

Against Julian's better judgment, Michael wanted to do a podcast on the US election.
Therefore, we look at the implications of the recent US elections for Democrats, Republicans, America, and Europe in as unbiased a manner as we could muster.
If you are inclined to get angry at one side or the other, we respectfully suggest you skip this episode. If, however, you are interested in a more neutral view, this might interest you.
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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FAQ

How many episodes does An American Journey have?

An American Journey currently has 61 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, 11 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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