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
Aussie in America: 6 Meats That Will Get You FINED in the USA
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Some of the foods Americans once ate — and some you still technically can’t — surprised me more than I expected.
As an Aussie living in the United States, I’ve learned that what’s considered “normal” on one side of the world can be completely off-limits on the other.
In this episode, we look at six meats that are banned, restricted, or culturally taboo in the U.S. — from historic turtle soup and wild bird laws to roadkill regulations and the long shadow of whaling.
We’ll explore:
• How certain animals went from delicacy to protected species
• Why some meats are legally restricted — and others are simply socially unthinkable
• The historical moments that shaped modern food laws
• And how these differences reflect deeper cultural values
It’s not just about what’s illegal.
It’s about how food becomes emotional.
If you enjoy thoughtful looks at the cultural differences between Australia and America — especially the ones hiding in plain sight — you’re in the right place.
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