41 episodes
American Idiots Abroad Sound Byte Podcasts
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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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 AIAhosts@gmail.com and follow AJ and Megan on social media @ajmarksofficial @iamsolamusic
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Literally... (with Bronnie & Chris Mitchell, Part 2)
Wooo, part 2 has arrived, folks! It's our season finale, and it's round 2 of this 2-part finale, and we are joined once again by Bronnie and Chris Mitchell! We're seeing double, and if you want a bit more deja vu, check out Part 1 as a refresher or dive right in to decide for yourself who is more literal when it comes to the English language: the US or the UK?
You can follow Bronnie at @bronniemusic, Chris at @chrismdrums_, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and Megan at @iamsolamusic on all platforms. Feel free to send over your questions/comments/words for trapped wind to our new Instagram @American_Idiots_Abroad or AIAhosts@gmail.com. You can also support us by checking out our new series, Main Pod Girl, or by checking out our new website! And thank you all SO much for listening - see you in Season 3, babyyy!
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Literally... (with Bronnie & Chris Mitchell, Part 1)
It's our season finale, y'all! Joining us to debate, diss, and dissect the English language in this first round of our 2-part finale are Bronnie and Chris Mitchell of the band, Bronnie! This episode is inspired by/in retaliation to Michael McIntyre's "Simplifying English for The Americans" comedy bit. Tune in to this first part to decide for yourself who is more literal when it comes to the English language: the US or the UK?
You can follow Bronnie at @bronniemusic, Chris at @chrismdrums_, AJ at @ajmarksofficial, and Megan at @iamsolamusic on all platforms. Feel free to send over your questions/comments/reactions to Michael McIntyre to our new Instagram @American_Idiots_Abroad or AIAhosts@gmail.com. You can also support us by checking out our new series, Main Pod Girl, or by checking out our new website! And thank you all SO much for listening - see you in Season 3!
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British Phrases II (with Liverpool Arts Bar)
Megan and AJ talk British phrases with Tom and Ben of Liverpool Arts Bar in this hilarious episode. Our advice: try not to call yourself a nonce or a spanner. You can follow Liverpool Arts Bar at @liverpoolartsbar, at www.liverpoolartsbar.com or by listening to the Arts Bar Podcast. AJ can be found at @ajmarksofficial and Megan at @iamsolamusic on all platforms. Feel free to send over your questions/comments/appropriate words for "dunce" to AIAhosts@gmail.com, or DM us on our instagram, @american_idiots_abroad.
You can also support us by checking out our new series, Main Pod Girl, or by checking out our new website, www.soundbytepodcasts.com, or by taking our survey! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/C6WX38B
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TV & Movies (with Rachelle Diedericks)
We're finally discussing TV and Movies with the amazing Rachelle Diedericks! Wild Child, Naked Attraction and NCIS just scratch the surface. You can follow Rachelle at @snackingwithrachelle, AJ at @ajmarksofficial and Megan at @iamsolamusic on all platforms. Feel free to send over your questions/comments/favourite films to AIAhosts@gmail.com, or DM us on our instagram, @american_idiots_abroad.
You can also support us by checking out our new series, Main Pod Girl, or by checking out our new website, www.soundbytepodcasts.com, or by taking our survey! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/C6WX38B -
American vs. British Music (with Aamir Yaqub)
To discuss the musical differences between the US and the UK, Megan and AJ sit down with a Grammy Award-winning producer known for his work with Rihanna and Sia, Aamir Yaqub! In this episode they discuss grime, the UK's love for groups, and will.i.am! You can follow Aamir at @aamirmusic, AJ at @ajmarksofficial and Megan at @iamsolamusic on all platforms. Feel free to send over your questions/comments/reactions to "Cher Lloyd" by Cher Lloyd to AIAhosts@gmail.com, or DM us on our instagram, @american_idiots_abroad.
You can also support us by checking out our new series, Main Pod Girl, or by checking out our new website, www.soundbytepodcasts.com, or by taking our survey! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/C6WX38B -
New Meaning, Who Dis? (with Adam Unze)
Megan and AJ have yet another guest that straddles the Atlantic ocean, actor and podcaster Adam Unze, of Spark Parade! Today we cover all the classic words that have a different meaning in the US than in the UK, including fanny, casualty and rubber! You can follow Adam at @sparkparade, AJ at @ajmarksofficial and Megan at @iamsolamusic on all platforms. Feel free to send over your questions/comments/bumming stories to AIAhosts@gmail.com, or DM us on our instagram, @american_idiots_abroad.
You can also support us by checking out our new series, Main Pod Girl, by checking out our new website www.soundbytepodcasts.com, or by taking our survey! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/C6WX38B