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.
Episodes
Aussie vs American Accents: 20 Words We Say Completely Differently
This Week in America: Ice, Cookies & Participation
5 American Habits That Still Baffle This Aussie After 7 Years
14 ‘Normal’ American Things That Still Shock Me as an Aussie Expat
Why Americans Think All Accents Sound the Same
7 Aussie Words That'll Awkwardly Confuse Americans
12 American Foods That Shock Australians
8 Old Aussie Sayings That’ll Stump Your Foreign Mates
Secret Rules of Australian Culture You Must Know
Best Places to Live in Australia 2025: Top 9 Cities Ranked
11 Fresh Aussie Slang Words Just Hit the Dictionary!
Aussie Bogans vs American Rednecks What's The REAL Difference
Explore the WILD SIDE of OLD SCHOOL Australian SLANG!
7 Things Americans Totally Misunderstand About Surviving in Australia!
9 Weird Things Americans Ask Me as an Aussie
Crazy Baby Names Banned in Australia
5 Aussie vs American Habits That Cause Total Confusion
Top Aussie Souvenirs That Will Make You Question Your Life Choices!
Australian Reviews Outback Steakhouse: How Authentic Is It Really?
7 Things You Should Never Say to an Aussie
Australian Customs That Baffle Americans
Australian Stereotypes: Truth vs. Reality
Australia's 10 Most Dangerous Cities (Crime Statistics 2025)
Australian Culture Shock: 13 Traditions That Will Surprise You
13 Australian Inventions You Use Every Day (WiFi, Black Box & More!)