Tea, Trials and Moving Miles-A Podcast
Tea, Trials and Moving miles-A Podcast Welcome to ”Tea, Trials, and Moving Miles” We’re Kirsty and Jemma—two Brits who traded drizzle and Jaffa Cakes for the land of endless sunshine and marshmallow-infested salads. 18 months ago, two families packed up their lives in the UK and landed in the USA with no idea what we were doing. Seriously, we could have used a podcast back then! Through a Facebook group, we found each other, started comparing stories, and realized navigating life here is like an extreme sport. From school systems and grocery stores to visas and trying to figure out why on Earth Americans eat biscuits with gravy—it’s been a ride.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Series 2, episode 4 - Interview with our new Scottish friend Mel
Today the lovely Mel joined us for a chat over a cup of tea, and brought with her a gift of delicious Scottish delights. I have already gobbed up a few chocolate toffees but a photo of the rest can be found on Insta. Mel shared with us her tale of being stuck in California during Covid and finding love state side.
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Series 2, episode 3 - Just a little natter
Join us for a quick catch up where we discuss all the things, some fun and some a bit boring, that we have been up to this week. We also tell you about our mission to collect stories.
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Season 2, Episode 2 - Podcast on tour - Meet Steph
Today we interview another Brit living abroad, Steph. Steph moved from St Helen’s to Pinehurst NC and was kind enough to share her story, her experiences and even her chocolate digestive biscuits.
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
Season 2, episode 1
It’s been a few weeks but we are back with a new episode. Jemma has returned from England with a suitcase full of crisps, pants (not trousers) and cadburys chocolate. We also tell you about our Mother’s Day glamping weekend at Goose Creek State park.
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Episode 14 - Jemma’s birthday bonanza
It’s Jemma’s birthday and we want to make the most of all the freebees. Free cookies, cheesecake, and cake and how to get them. We also had a go at axe throwing whilst drinking cocktails. A possibility lethal combination.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Episode 13 - Holding on to our essential Britishness
This week we discuss how we still feel connected to our Britishness and how we will always be British girls at heart. We also chat about our Spring Vacations. Tally hoo and see you next time!
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Episode 12 - Going O T T on every holidayAmerican’s seem to love celebrating a holiday season and when we say holiday, we don’t mean the summer holidays. We mean Valentine’s presents for every kid in the class, special T-shirts for St Patrick’s day and getting out the Fall Box. No episode next week as it’s Spring break. Join us in 2 weeks time.
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Episode 11 - Chin wag and a chat about telly
Today is mostly a general, ramble on about nothing and everything chat. What we have been up to including having a go at Pickleball (the fastest growing sport in America) and looking looking forward to spring break. Then we reminisce about good old British telly!
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Episode 10 - our beefcake journey with special guest, lovely Lisa
Today our wonderful friend Lisa joins us. She shares her story of how her and her family ended up in the States. She also tells us about her mission to get fit and we share our own on-going fitness attempts too.
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Episode 9 - Packing 📦🚚🧳
An actual subject request! We were very excited by Janine’s message - what to pack and what to leave. We review our moves and what we wish we had packed with hindsight. Could we have squeezed more tea bags in our suitcases? Should we had got more Marmite from Tesco? Enjoy y’all!