From Down Under to Down South
From Down Under to Down South is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.
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.
Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something bigger.
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.
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.
New episodes are released twice weekly as part of the broader From Down Under to Down South series across podcast and YouTube.
From Down Under to Down South
What Australians Think of American Fast Food Chains
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American fast food is instantly recognisable around the world — but how does it land with Australians?
In this episode, I share the results of a recent poll of over 100 Aussie travellers and explore how some of America’s biggest chains are viewed through Australian eyes.
We’ll look at:
• Which US fast food brands Aussies rate highly
• Which ones divide opinion
• How portion size, flavour, and service compare
• And what these reactions reveal about broader food culture differences
Living in the United States, I’ve experienced both sides of the comparison — the novelty, the familiarity, and the subtle differences that shape expectation.
This isn’t about declaring a winner in an international food rivalry.
It’s about how taste, nostalgia, and cultural habit influence what we consider “good.”
If you’ve ever wondered how American fast food translates across the Pacific, this is a grounded look at the perspective from Down Under.
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