From Down Under to Down South
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>From Down Under to Down South</b> is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something bigger.</p><p>It’s not outrage or culture wars. And it’s not a travel diary. It’s simply one Australian perspective on life between two countries.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever lived overseas, loved two places at once, or found yourself caught between familiar and foreign — you’ll feel at home here.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes are released twice weekly as part of the broader From Down Under to Down South series across podcast and YouTube.</p>
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- What is From Down Under to Down South?
<p><b>From Down Under to Down South</b> is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something bigger.</p><p>It’s not outrage or culture wars. And it’s not a travel diary. It’s simply one Australian perspective on life between two countries.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever lived overseas, loved two places at once, or found yourself caught between familiar and foreign — you’ll feel at home here.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes are released twice weekly as part of the broader From Down Under to Down South series across podcast and YouTube.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
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