Jury Doody (Tee Hee)

Posted on August 15, 2013 by James

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This week, we discuss the exciting news that the football (soccer) season is starting up again, and a listener gets in touch about the Plimsoll Line. Then we chat about our experiences performing the great mandatory privilege that is jury duty, and later, Jon calls in to take the quiz, and tries to figure out what the “blue flu” could be, while Johnson takes a guess at the meaning of “bog roll.” Some links to things mentioned in the show: the giant fatberg made of grease and wet wipes, and Jason Sudeikis as an American football coach managing Tottenham Hotspur.

You People Talk Funny

Posted on August 8, 2013 by James

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Back to basics this week: we put our jeweller’s eyepiece to a list of words that either mean very different things in each country, or in some cases simply don’t exist. Later, Charlotte calls from absurdly close by to take the quiz, and tries to figure out what “BYOB” might stand for; Johnson, meanwhile, tries to imagine what a “biro” could be. And as we know, he has quite an imagination.

Going Up (Sort Of)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by James

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In this episde, we ask: what’s up with floor numbers? How come Brits and Americans can’t agree on which one is “first”? And why are sometimes floors missing? This somehow gets us onto 99¢ stores, and then we chat about something very American: cheesy wolf imagery. Then we talk about fans and air conditioners again, because apparently, the heat is making us nuts. Later, Lil & Ryan take the quiz, and try to think what “Rx” might mean, while Johnson ponders what the heck “plimsolls” are.

It’s Finally Here!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by James

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No, not that other thing, our latest show! And it’s a royal treat: letters from Beth in Virginia and Jochen in Hamburg, plus another Moment With Myrtle. Then, Tom Neenan calls in to take the quiz, and tries to guess what an “Easy Up” is; Johnson meanwhile tries to figure out what it means to be “sent to Coventry.”

Clip Show!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by James

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Well, it had to happen eventually: our first clip show. A little trip down memory lane for long-time listeners, and a nice little sampler for newbies (you old-timers should still listen though, because I made a little Johnson montage at the end as a treat for you.) Anyway, enjoy, and normal service etcetera next week!

Let’s All Just Get Along

Posted on July 11, 2013 by James

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This week, we talk about Wimbledon champ Andy Murray, and ask why the Holiday Inn is called that. Then we look through a little book called “Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain” from 1942, which was designed to prepare American servicemen for life in the U.K. Later, Pond calls in to take the quiz, and wonders what the “4H Club” is, while Johnson ponders what it means to “come a cropper.”

Happy Birthday, America

Posted on July 4, 2013 by James

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Our July 4th episode! We talk about Johnson’s trip, cats, how British people feel about July 4, how different America might (or might not) have been without the revolutionary war, and all the usual hot dog and firework stuff. Later, Sam calls in to take the quiz, and tries to guess what a “roach coach” is; Johnson tries to figure out what “barmy” means.

I Married an Alien

Posted on June 27, 2013 by James

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Johnson’s out of town this week, so Scott Luberda steps in to talk about Chicago, sports teams with native American names, and his recent trip to the UK. Then, to mark the fact that we’re both married to the opposite transatlantic number, we list things that Americans and Brits will never understand about each other. Later, Jon calls in to take the quiz, and tries to imagine what “sloppy joe” might be, while Scott tries to figure out what “P.T.O.” stands for.

Bumpaddle

Posted on June 20, 2013 by James

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In this, our 30th episode, Paul demands a retroactive point for his definition of “beavering” from several episodes ago. Then we discuss the celebration known as June teenth, and have another amazing Moment with Myrtle. Later, Cass & Andy (now collectively known as Ass Candy) take the quiz, and try to guess what a “seventh inning stretch” is, while Johnson attempts to define a “chipolata.”

Americans are Weird (Discuss)

Posted on June 13, 2013 by James

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On our flag day episode, we discuss Americans and their etiquette as seen through the eyes of a guide book for foreigners — everything from when it’s okay to spit, to the correct way to eat pizza. Later, our old pal Cocker returns to take the quiz, and tries to guess what “2%” might be. Johnson, meanwhile, wonders just what “her Majesty’s pleasure” could be caused by. Heaven help us all.

Edit: People have been asking about the blue tit/great tit milk thing. I’m not making it up. Video here.

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