An American Journey – Details, episodes & analysis

In Episode 61, Julian and Michael talk about Alaskan Railways. Julian thinks they are pricey and slow, but they do afford a good view at times.

In the lead-up to the US General Election, Julian and Michael discuss the thorny history of Presidential Debates. Of course, we do get sidetracked into the current campaign.

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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

In episode 60, Julian and Michael talk about

1. the Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC.

2. Julian also tries to convince Michael of the joys of leasing a storage unit (or at least why so many Americans have one).

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

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.

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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.


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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

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


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Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

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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.

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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

In Episode 44, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     New Year's Resolutions. Michael cuts and pastes his from the previous year...

2.     Key West. Michael loved it and plans to return next year

3.     Selecting a new Republican Speaker. Julian attempts valiantly to explain it to a dubious Michael

4.    Melvyn. Michael thinks he has had a lot of luck. Julian suspects that his success is down to hard work and being open to opportunities.

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Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.

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In Episode 43, Julian interviews Melvyn Anderson about his life as an East-End antique dealer. He talks about

1.  His upbringing. Melvyn was born in Stepney in the East End of London
2.  His time running a rough London pub.
3.  How he became an antique dealer. 
4.  His impulsiveness, including the houses and boats he purchased because it seemed a good idea at the time.
5. His life and experience in the USA.
   
   
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   Learn more about how America's culture developed in Julian Bishop's High, Wide, and Handsome.
   
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In Episode 42, Michael and Julian talk about

1.     Venice, Florida. Michael visits Julian in his hometown. They enjoy a parade, boating, and a railway museum...

2.     High School Football. Michael and Julian really enjoy going to a high school football game.

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:
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