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From Down Under to Down South

From Down Under to Down South is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.After moving from Australia to Tennessee in 2018, I began noticing the subtle cultural differences most people miss — the way politeness sounds different, the way goodbyes stretch longer, the way everyday moments quietly reveal what’s different.Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something

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9:17

Things Americans Think Are Normal (That Still Confuse...

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/04/06

Send us Fan Mail After eight years of living in the United States, I’ve realised that some everyday American habits feel completely normal… until you step back and look at them from the outside. From root beer and sugary breakfasts, to tipping culture, giant sodas, and striking up conversations in supermarket lines — these are the small things Americans rarely think twice about, but that still catch me off guard as an Australian living here. This isn’t a criticism. I live here. I love living ...

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6:50

This Week in America - The Moment School Started to...

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan Mail This week I received an email from Georgia’s school about attendance. Apparently she has reached five “unexcused absences”, which means I now need to have a meeting with the principal and the school counsellor. The interesting part is that I don’t even know what the five absences are yet — I have to wait for the state to send a letter outlining them. What struck me about the situation wasn’t really the rule itself. It was the structure behind it. After twenty-five years in ba...

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8:30

Australia's REAL Monsters | Why Bigfoot Doesn't Compare

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail Think American folklore is scary? From the Bunyip to the Min Min lights, the Australian bush carries stories that make Bigfoot feel almost… friendly. As an Aussie living in the United States, I hear a lot about the Mothman and the Jersey Devil. But today, I’m taking you back home — into the Dreamtime, the Outback, and the misty bush — to share five Australian legends that have unsettled people for generations. We’re talking about giant water spirits, ghost lights that follow ...

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6:12

This Week in America - Accents, Tone and Belonging

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2026/03/26

Send us Fan Mail Living overseas long enough changes the way you hear things. Sometimes it’s obvious. Sometimes it’s just a single word that quietly reveals where you started. In this episode of This Week in America, I reflect on accents, tone, and the subtle ways culture settles into the way we speak. From catching myself saying “car park” instead of “parking lot”, to hearing the different voices my daughters have developed growing up between Australia and America. I also share a small momen...

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14:05

I Want To Move Back To Australia… But The Housing...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail I’m an Aussie living in the United States… and lately, I’ve found myself quietly unsettled by the idea of moving home. Every time I see headlines about Australia’s housing crisis — and hear stories from people trying to rent or buy — I catch myself wondering: If I go back… what exactly am I going back to? The Australia I grew up in felt different. There was a sense that if you worked hard and made sensible choices, you’d at least have a fair shot at stability. That assumption...

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7:00

This Week in America - The Quiet Cost of Moving...

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail When you move countries as an adult, you expect the obvious changes — new places, new systems, new routines. What you don’t always expect is how that decision echoes through your children’s lives years later. In this episode of This Week in America, I reflect on the quiet side of living overseas as a parent. From joking about bringing an inflatable kangaroo to my daughter’s dance competition, to hearing her say she sometimes misses Australia, these small moments reveal someth...

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6:32

Aussie in America: 6 Meats That Will Get You FINED in...

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2026/03/16

Send a text Some of the foods Americans once ate — and some you still technically can’t — surprised me more than I expected. As an Aussie living in the United States, I’ve learned that what’s considered “normal” on one side of the world can be completely off-limits on the other. In this episode, we look at six meats that are banned, restricted, or culturally taboo in the U.S. — from historic turtle soup and wild bird laws to roadkill regulations and the long shadow of whaling. We’ll explore: ...

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9:09

This Week in America: When Observations Become Political

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2026/03/12

Send a text This week I learned something about identity — not from a headline or an election, but from a hospital bill. After a British channel reacted to one of my older videos about healthcare costs in the United States, the tone in my comment section shifted. New voices arrived. Some supportive. Some defensive. Some intense. And it made me realise something important. In America, certain topics aren’t just topics. They’re tied to identity. Healthcare isn’t only about numbers. It connects ...

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10:49

Boomer Bosses in Australia & the US: Old Normal,...

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/03/09

Send a text There was a time when certain workplace behaviours barely raised an eyebrow. Smoking at your desk. Long “liquid” lunches. Calling the women in the office “the girls.” Bosses who ruled more like monarchs than managers. In both Australia and the United States, what was once considered normal in the workplace would likely end a career today. In this episode, I reflect on how work culture has shifted across generations — and how differently those changes played out in Australia and Am...

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7:39

This Week in America: When Competition Becomes the Show

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/03/05

Send a text This week I’ve been reflecting on dance competitions — not the steps or the scores, but the atmosphere around them. Georgia recently competed interstate again, dancing a lyrical solo and four group routines. She’s been on the floor since she was two years old. Eight years of repetition, studio mirrors, and slowly building something real. Watching her in a large American competition environment made me notice the scale of it all — the lighting, the production, the energy, the packe...

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12:20

Work Culture Clash: Top 10 Aussie vs American Office...

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2026/03/02

Send a text Moving from Australia to the United States changed the way I think about work — more than I expected. What feels ordinary in one country can feel confronting in another. In this episode, I reflect on the biggest workplace differences I’ve experienced as an Aussie living and working in America — from annual leave and sick pay to job security, office expectations, and the quiet assumptions we don’t realise we carry. We’ll look at: • Paid leave and vacation time • Sick leave and work...

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6:37

This Week in America: Crossing State Lines

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2026/02/26

Send a text This week we drove to Atlanta for Georgia’s dance competition — which meant crossing a state line. In Australia, that used to feel like a major event. Flights. Planning. Real distance. In America, it can mean a couple of hours on an eight-lane highway. From enormous roads and midnight traffic to the ritual of stopping at Buc-ee’s (twice), this episode reflects on what “scale” feels like in the United States — and how it shapes even the small moments. We also found ourselves watchi...

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11:19

Aussie vs American Boomer Sayings Kids Today Don’t Get

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/02/23

Send a text Boomer sayings really were a language of their own. Living between Australia and the United States, I’ve noticed something quietly funny: Boomers in both countries confused their kids — just in completely different dialects. From “broken record” and “flip your wig” to references like Fonzie or Ted Bullpitt, these phrases come from a world that feels both recent and strangely distant — rotary phones, four television channels, and physically getting up to change them. In this episod...

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7:14

This Week in America: Warmth & Steadiness

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/02/19

Send a text This Week in America: Warmth & Steadiness This weekend, Brianna turned seven. Fifteen kids. Rain outside. Glinda from Wicked in the living room. And somewhere between glitter arguments and polite doorway goodbyes, I heard a sentence I’ve come to understand differently since moving to America: “We should do this again.” In this episode, I reflect on warmth versus follow-through — watching one daughter thrive, another quietly absorb disappointment, and having an unexpected conve...

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9:36

Aussie vs American Accents: 20 Words We Say...

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/02/16

Send a text I asked for water at KFC and left empty-handed after 7 years in America. Turns out water is just ONE of over 20 words Aussies and Americans say completely differently. English confusion! From Melbourne to tuna, these pronunciation differences cause daily confusion. If you're Australian, you'll feel my pain. If you're American, you're about to understand why we sometimes look at you like you're speaking another language. Living in America for 7 years as an Aussie has taught me th...

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7:38

This Week in America: Ice, Cookies & Participation

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/02/13

Send a text In this week’s episode, I found myself thinking about three very small, very American moments: ice in drinks, unexpected cookies, and the quiet art of participation. Living in the US has a way of highlighting things I never noticed back home in Australia. Some differences are big. Others are subtle — but they linger. This week: Why ice still catches me off guardThe cultural meaning behind a simple cookieAnd how “participation” feels different depending on where you grew upNone of ...

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9:06

5 American Habits That Still Baffle This Aussie After...

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2026/02/09

Send a text 7 years of living in America and these 5 American habits STILL completely baffle me as an Aussie expat. 🇦🇺🇺🇸 From over-the-top friendliness to supersized everything, these are the culture shock moments that just won’t fade! In this video, I share the distinctly American behaviors that still catch me off guard daily as an Australian living in the USA – aggressive friendliness at grocery stores, work culture obsession, the Buc-ee’s trap, extreme pet pampering, and the complete

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12:21

14 ‘Normal’ American Things That Still Shock Me as an...

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/02/02

Send us a text Discover the hilarious cultural differences between Australia and America as I share my honest reactions to the weirdest American things. From massive food portions to strange customs, find out what is really weird about American culture. Get ready to laugh and be entertained as we explore the fascinating world of cultural differences. Whether you're from the US or Australia, you'll love this lighthearted and humorous take on the quirks of American life. So, what do Aussi...

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4:14

Why Americans Think All Accents Sound the Same

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/01/31

Send us a text Americans don’t think all accents sound the same… they just haven’t had enough practice yet 😉 As an Aussie living in the US, I’ve lost count of how many times people have guessed my accent as British, Irish, European… or “Australian but kind of British.” In this video, I break down: Why Americans struggle to tell accents apartHow movies and TV completely wreck our expectations of accentsWhy Australians are just as bad with American accentsAnd a quick accent test to see how

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9:35

7 Aussie Words That'll Awkwardly Confuse Americans

From Down Under to Down South ·

2026/01/26

Send us a text Ever wondered why your American friends keep making weird faces when Aussies talk? After 7 years of living Stateside, I'm still catching myself in awkward moments thanks to our completely different vocabularies! 🇦🇺➡️🇺🇸 This is an Aussie American slang comparison with a twist! Today I'm spilling the tea on the most EMBARRASSING words that sound totally innocent in one country but... well, let's just say VERY different in the other! 😂 #AustralianExpat #americanculture Whe...

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