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Two friends. One has never lived outside of the UK (that's Matt.) The other is currently living in New Zealand (that's Sarah.) Though born in England Sarah is quickly finding that she needs to adapt to her new surroundings. In an effort to make the transition as smoothly as possible Sarah champions the cause of her adopted homeland against Matt and the UK every week. Join us every Monday as we discuss who does it better. Just remember: it's not xenophobic, it's funny.
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
Two friends. One has never lived outside of the UK (that's Matt.) The other is currently living in New Zealand (that's Sarah.) Though born in England Sarah is quickly finding that she needs to adapt to her new surroundings. In an effort to make the transition as smoothly as possible Sarah champions the cause of her adopted homeland against Matt and the UK every week. Join us every Monday as we discuss who does it better. Just remember: it's not xenophobic, it's funny.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 50: Series 4 Retrospective
4/8/2019
In this episode, the finale of Series 4, we take a look back at our Canadian episodes so far. We also continue the reminiscence to discuss other highlights of the show thus far and discuss what the plan is for the future.
Duration:00:29:18
Episode 49: Second Cities (Series 4)
3/25/2019
These cities are not the biggest, best or most famous, but then neither are we. In this episode we cover the second cities of our respective countries, namely Birmingham and Montreal. Which is bigger, older, and more entertaining? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:28:22
Episode 48: Actors (Series 4)
3/11/2019
This episode sees an ecclectic mix of contests between a motley crew of Actors. Who do you trust in an emergency,who do you get to host a dinner party and just who exactly should you buy a sofa from? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:21:25
Episode 47: Art (Series 4)
2/25/2019
This week marks a watershed moment for the show. First we get highbrow by talking about art. Second we welcome our first guest host, and actual Canadian, Devin Watson. Who will win: Matt's cynical take on art and great Britain, or the wholesome arguments in support of Canadian artistry? Listen and find out!
Duration:00:23:13
Episode 46: Fast Food (Series 4)
2/11/2019
Our latest episode sees us take a trip into the world of fast food. What's more prolific, Tim Bits or Greggs Sausage Rolls? Are carveries the best value for money you can get? When is a milkshake not, in fact, a milkshake? Listen and find out!
Duration:00:34:06
Episode 45 Slang (Series 4)
1/28/2019
We cover it all in this episode. You'll learn about swear words, the origin of the oldest joke and the word proved invaluable to the first European settlers in Canada. Who's slang is the pengest? Listen and find out!
Duration:00:35:56
Episode 44: Urban Myths (Series 4)
1/14/2019
In this episode we plumb the wierd and wacky depths of Urban myths and legends. We investigate far-fetched claims of fake Beatles and time-travelling bridge afficionados. Explore how helpful it would be to ask the police to charge your phone or take a holiday to the past. Finally we pitch movies based on alien and demonic myths to see who comes out on top. If you're curious to hear for yourself, listen and find out!
Duration:00:25:09
Episode 43: Christmas 2018(Series 4)
1/1/2019
Happy New Year! This episode covers the weird and wonderful parts of Christmas on both sides of the pond. We take a look at the curious traditions of Panto (oh no we don't!) from the UK and discover how a celebration of the patron saint of single ladies became an excuse to pull some taffy in Canada. Since we've been overcome by the festive spirit this episode is a cultural exchange rather than a competion. Enjoy!
Duration:00:18:03
Episode 42: Theatre and Musicals(Series 4)
12/17/2018
In our latest episode we discuss all things theatre. We cover the weirdest source material, which musicals recieved the most awards and which show has been running the longest. Will the Canadian or British shows come out on top? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:21:51
Episode 41: Big Things (Series 4)
12/3/2018
This episode is all about big things. Canada is the biggest country, that goes without saying, but what about in other areas? Who has he highest grossing film? The tallest statue? The biggest monsters? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:26:57
Episode 40: Theme Parks (Series 4)
11/19/2018
In this episdode we discuss who has the best theme-parks and roller-coasters. Looking for rides which are the oldest, fastest or simply have the best stories. Will the UK win with Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park and Margate or will Canda take it with it's somewhat dubiously named Playland? Listen to Find out!
Duration:00:24:23
Episode 39: Museums (Series 4)
11/5/2018
In our latest episode we discuss museums. Join us aas we explore Anglo-Saxon gold, 'The Skylight Caper' and Alan Titchmarsh's lawnmower. Who has the best exhibits, most daring heists and most obscure collections? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:25:47
Episode 38: Thanksgiving (Series 4)
10/22/2018
In our latest episode we dispense with the competition to discuss things that we're thankful for which our chosen countries have contributed to the world. Hear us talk about our favourite events, celebrities and inventions! Stay tuned after the episode has finished for a short bonus piece wherin Sarah talks to an actual real Canadian
Duration:00:35:01
Episode 37: Alcohol (Series 4)
10/8/2018
This episode we discuss a topic near and dear to both our hearts: alcohol. Will Canadian wine squash British cider? Will the loser accept the ruling graciously or will there be sour grapes? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:34:53
Episode 36: Camping (Series 4)
9/24/2018
This episode is in-tents. Join us as Matt discusses his adventures Larping, Sarah talks about her holiday and we figure out has it best when it comes to camping. Want to know the final score? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:23:57
Episode 35: Neighbours (Series 4)
9/11/2018
Neighbours, everybody needs good ones. In this episode we discuss countries which border our chosen lands: Washington state and Ireland. Who has the best cuisine? The cosiest places to stay? The most interesting sites? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:31:49
Episode 34: Money (Series 4)
8/27/2018
In this weeks episode we discuss a topic close to our hearts: Money In Round 1 we look into the etymology of the nicknames we give to coins and banknotes. Round 2 see's us debate which of two very different figures is the most interesting person to appear on currency. Finally with Round 3 we get down to the cold heard facts, who has the largest denomination. Who comes out on top? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:24:51
Episode 33: Guards in Red (Series 4)
8/13/2018
Our latest episodes concerns two different types of guards in red. Representing the UK with have the Queen's Footguard (they of the bearskin hats.) For Canada we have the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (they of the nickname 'mountie.') They both serve the same person, but who will come out on top? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:21:04
Episode 32: Weird Laws (Series 4)
7/31/2018
On our latest episode we discuss the strange laws governing our respective countries. Starting with a return to form, a true or false quiz, we then discuss which of our countries laws are the weirdest. From a ban on common animals fraternising with the Queen's corgis to the rules regarding Sasquatch hunting. Who comes out on top? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:23:39
Episode 31: National Sports (Series 4)
7/16/2018
We're back again with a new episode on a topic which we are singularly unsuited to discuss: Sports! Just to be contrarian neither of us will be talking about football, since the world has probably had enough of that sort of thing right now. Instead we will be pitting cricket against hockey. It's spheres vs. cylinders, grass vs. ice and bats vs. sticks. Who wins? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:30:49