This week on Across the Pond, James and Caitlyn interview their first guest, and fellow podcaster, Paul. As the child of two Scottish immigrants, Paul gives his unique perspective on growing up with both cultures, and how that has influenced him in later life! Paul is the host of Drums and Rums, a musical and alcohol podcast that is full of great stories, great musicians and great rums, go give it a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

Anyone up for a good book? Every country has its own famous authors and this week we decided to look more into the ones from the USA and Scotland. New authors, classic authors, poets and bards, we discuss the popular literature from our countries.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

Everyone has experienced school of some sort. Whether it be primary or elementary, college or uni, all schools are different but especially when compared to those in another country. This week, Caitlyn and James discuss their countries’ school systems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

Every country has monuments and landmarks that define the culture there, and our two countries are no different. Both natural and man-made wonders that draw people in droves. This week, James and Caitlyn discuss their favourites (and least favourites). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

Food, glorious food. We've all gotta have it! But there are some culturally different foods that only make sense in that culture. From the wild, three-legged haggis, to monster burgers and veganism, we discuss the foods that we enjoy from home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

Drinking. It makes us more social, makes us sad, makes us open and free and can make us do things we'd never otherwise do. But one thing that is always true, is that drinking has a huge part in modern culture (more so in Scotland than most other places). Come along a drinking tour with us, as we discuss well known local drinks, and even more well known local drinking habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

Swearing is fun. It adds flavour to boring sentences and adds a sting to insults, but is it constant in English speakers? In Episode 2 of Across The Pond, James and Caitlyn talk about their favourite swear words, and the influence they have on culture and language across their countries --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message

The first in a line of difference-discussing podcasts from Scottish and American perspectives. Today - common words and phrases, showing just how different dialects can be between English-speaking countries! Twitter: @AcrossTPond Email: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/acrossthepondpod/message