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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 9 MIN

9 Weird Things Americans Ask Me as an Aussie

from From Down Under to Down South · host Aussie Mike

Send us Fan MailLiving in the United States as an Australian comes with a steady stream of questions.Some are thoughtful. Some are curious. And some are… unexpected.In this episode, I share nine of the more memorable things Americans have asked me since moving here — from wildlife myths to everyday assumptions about how life works in Australia.We’ll look at:• Why the “deadly animals everywhere” idea persists • The eternal kangaroo question • The mystery of which way toilets swirl • And what these questions reveal about how countries imagine each otherIt’s not about mocking anyone.It’s about how distance shapes perception — and how easily a country becomes a caricature from afar.If you’ve ever lived overseas, you’ll probably recognise the pattern.======================Support the podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth🌏 Website: https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth📷 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919🐦 X: https://x.com/aussiemika74📩 Business enquiries & collaborations: [email protected] for listening.Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw

Send us Fan Mail Living in the United States as an Australian comes with a steady stream of questions. Some are thoughtful. Some are curious. And some are… unexpected. In this episode, I share nine of the more memorable things Americans have asked me since moving here — from wildlife myths to everyday assumptions about how life works in Australia. We’ll look at: • Why the “deadly animals everywhere” idea persists • The eternal kangaroo question • The mystery of which w...

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