American On The Outside

06/12/2021

Sorry for the delay but hot off the presses, get your 8th episode of American on the Outside!

This week, Weldon and Chesney talk about cooking holiday meals overseas and the logistical problems that entails. Then the amazing Whit Frazier joins us and discusses the western canon, academia in Germany, and what it is like to go to Paris at the age of 22 with a thousand dollars and a dream.

Thanks again for listening and happy holidays!

06/12/2021

Sorry for the delay! But hot off the presses, get your 8th episode of American on the Outside

https://amontheout.com/2021/12/06/episode-8-whit-in-stuttgart/

This week, Weldon and Chesney talk about cooking holiday meals overseas and the logistical problems that entails. Then the amazing Whit Frazier joins us and discusses the western canon, academia in Germany, and what it is like to go to Paris at the age of 22 with a thousand dollars and a dream.

Thanks again for your support, and happy holidays!

Happy Holidays! In this episode, we talk about: – sourcing ingredients for our favorite holiday meals– our favorite holiday recipes – Christmas traditions at home and abroad We also talk with Whit in Stuttgart about: – life as an academic in Germany– alienation and identification– the Af...

18/11/2021

Hi everybody! We're really happy to announce episode 7, Bill in London. In it we talk about how the past and the present coexist uneasily in the same place, Mississippi barbecue, 1980s stoner movies, and the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex.

Also! We are now available on Apple, and getting on Spotify and Google is in the works. Thanks again for your support, and please let us know what you think!

https://amontheout.com/2021/11/17/episode-7-bill-in-london/

November in Europe is full of important historical events. In this week’s podcast, we talk about how knowing history is important because we experience places on a deeper level. Knowing the history of a place helps us to see the ghosts. Just a few of the things we talk about: – The Night of Shat...

03/11/2021

Hi everybody! We are so excited to finally release our first full-format episode. This is an interview with Gwen in Biggleswade, England, that we recorded the day after Election Day 2020 -- so it seemed fair to release it the day after Election Day 2021. Thanks for listening!

https://amontheout.com/2021/11/03/episode-6-gwen-in-biggleswade/

It’s a big day for us here at American on the Outside. After years of planning and months of getting our feet wet learning the process of podcasting, we’re jumping in with the show as it was conceived way back in 2016. We recorded this interview the day after Election Day 2020. It’s fitting to...

28/07/2021

We're back with another episode. Weldon is getting ready for his first trip back to the US in 2 years, and Chesney's in-laws are coming for a visit. Vacation has a different significance in many foreign countries than it does in the US: what does a vacation mean when you're already overseas?

https://amontheout.com/2021/07/28/episode-4-vacations/

Chesney and Weldon talk about the different views on vacation in the US and Europe. Weldon is planning a trip back to the US and Chesney's in-laws are coming to visit.

17/07/2021

Football! Soccer! Calcio! Fodbold! கால்பந்து! Whatever you call it, all the world loves it, and Americans abroad get exposed to it more than they often do at home.

Listen to Chesney and Weldon talk about their experiences stateside and overseas with the Beautiful Game.

https://amontheout.com/2021/07/14/episode-3-football-on-the-outside/

Curious about some of the things we’re talking about? Read Umberto Eco’s essay The World Cup and Its Pomps. Check out Calcio storico, an early form of football/rugby. Here’s an article about racism in football: The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game from The American School in London’s school n...

29/06/2021

Here's an article about the Rebild Festival that Chesney talked about in in last week's episode, Weldon and Chesney in Masks.

Every year, revellers gather in a Danish national park to ring in one of the largest Independence Day celebrations outside the US.

29/06/2021

It's not just Chesney.

Recent research on Danish shows that not only is it hard for Danish children to learn their mother tongue, but adult Danes use their native language differently than speakers of other languages.

27/06/2021

Hej there! We're looking for your stories about America's Independence Day to share on our next episode. Leave us a voice mail at the link and tell us your favorite memories/
traditions from home and let us know how you'll be celebrating this year!

Call for Your 4th of July Stories! Jun 24 2021 Hey there, Outsiders! Independence Day is fast approaching and we’d love to hear from you! Tell us your favorite 4th of July memory or tradition from where you grew up and/or how you’ll be celebrating this year. Just hit the blue “Send Voicemail.....

24/06/2021

Have you listened to the first episode of American on the Outside yet? Join us, Weldon and Chesney, as we talk about the difficulties of speaking, listening, and trying to learn a second language while wearing masks, what the pandemic has meant for personal space, and what Europe is like without American tourists. You can find the link to Episode 1: Weldon and Chesney in Masks in our bio.
The photos for this episode are of Chesney’s kids wearing masks and socially distancing on their way to school in Aarhus, Denmark. 🇺🇸 🇩🇰

16/06/2021

Hi everybody! Episode 1 is now online!

We're still working on getting listed by iTunes, Spotify, etc., but until then you can subscribe using the link in the Introduction post, or you can just listen on the web player:

https://amontheout.com/2021/06/16/episode-1-weldon-and-chesney-in-masks/

Thanks so much, and enjoy!

Episode 1: Weldon and Chesney in Masks Jun 16 20212021-06-16 Here it is! The first episode of American on the Outside! Join Weldon and Chesney as they talk about the difficulties of speaking, listening, and trying to learn a second language while wearing masks, what the pandemic has meant for person...