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
Australian Culture Shock: 13 Traditions That Will Surprise You
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Australia is often reduced to beaches and barbecues — but everyday culture runs much deeper than that.
In this episode, I explore thirteen Australian traditions that help shape national identity, from moments of quiet remembrance to large-scale public events and small rituals that feel entirely ordinary at home.
We’ll look at:
• The significance of ANZAC Day
• The cultural impact of Schoolies Week
• Annual touchpoints like the Triple J Hottest 100, Melbourne Cup, and Boxing Day cricket
• And the everyday habits — like a late-night “Maccas run” — that feel distinctly Australian
Some traditions are formal and reflective.
Others are informal and woven into daily life.
Together, they offer a clearer picture of how Australians see themselves — and how culture is built through repetition, memory, and shared experience.
If you’ve ever wondered what sits beneath the surface of “laid-back Australia,” this is a closer look at the rhythms that hold it together.
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