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Sunday Post: The Lake District Castle Ruin

Member's Update

The big news this week is that we launched a big membership drive for October. We want to reach 200 members by the end of the month, if we do, we can remove the Google Ads from Anglotopia. It's gone well so far; we're up to 116 members! So, a big Anglotopia welcome to all the new members who have joined us this week. The Sunday Post is our primary…
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Sunday Post

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 35: Comedy in Space - How Red Dwarf Became a British TV Science Fiction Icon


This week on the Anglotopia Podcast, we interview author and podcaster Tom Salinsky and explore his new book Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series, a deep dive into the beloved British sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf. Tom discusses his inspiration for the book, covering every episode, and how the BBC's skepticism of sci-fi made Red Dwarf an underdog that grew into a cult classic. The interview touches on the show's humor…

Sunday Post: The Fly-on-the-Wall Documentary - A Window into Everyday British Life

Member's Update


Here are a couple of important updates for members. Monthly members will be charged on Monday night for the next month (custom monthly subscribers are charged on the 7th of each month). I just wanted to remind everyone so there are no surprises. In October, we will begin a new marketing push to get our membership from 107 to 200. Stay tuned!

I'd like to get the member's chat forum…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 34: How a Sir Christopher Wren Church Ended Up in Missouri as a Churchill Museum



As part of our ongoing series of special podcasts about Winston Churchill in the build-up to the International Churchill Conference in October, this week we interview Timothy Riley, the Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of America’s National Churchill Museum. We’ll discuss the history of just how a Sir Christopher Wren church ended up in Fulton, Missouri, and its connections to Winston Churchill. We’ll also talk about the…

Sunday Post: The Scottish Hotel on the Firth

Members Update

There's not much to report this week; we're holding at 107, but I expect that to change once we can implement our fall membership promotion. Here are some highlights from the member's forum this week:

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Driving in the UK: An American’s Survival Guide – Road Signs, Roundabouts, and Rental Car Blunders!


This week on the Anglotopia Podcast, we discuss the unique experiences and challenges faced by American drivers navigating the roads of the UK. We share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insights into the cultural differences in driving, including the importance of understanding road signs, speed limits, and the etiquette of driving in a foreign country. We also discuss the quirks of roundabouts, the nuances of renting a car, and the significance of…

Sunday Post: Exploring Rousham Hall in Oxfordshire

Editor's Note

The plan for the Friends of the Anglotopia Club was that in addition to the weekly Sunday Post articles, we would also publish one feature article/long read a month. We've been working away to make that happen, and it's taken a little longer than planned. We planned to publish these special articles on the 15 of the month. 

Since this article is already very long, when the 15th coincides with…

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 32 - Unraveling the Roosevelt and Churchill 'Nude Bath' Story


As part of our ongoing series about Winston Churchill in the lead-up to the International Churchill Society Conference in London in October, this week we interview author Robert Schmuhl about his new book 'Mr. Churchill in the White House.' The conversation explores the history and relationship between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. Robert Schmuhl, the author of 'Mr. Churchill in the White House' discusses the dynamics between…

Sunday Post: Marking Two Years Since the Queen Left Us

Member Update

Nothing much to report this week, other than that we're now 107 members strong! We're working on something special to get some more members later this month, but current members will benefit. Stay tuned! Don't forget to stop by the Member's Forum this week.

Here are some discussion highlights from the last week:

Anglotopia Podcast Early Release: Episode 31 - Transatlantic Travel Tips


In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie discuss tips and tricks for having a great transatlantic travel experience. They cover topics such as the different classes of travel, the importance of timing your flight, and the need for rest on the plane. They also provide advice on how to combat jet lag and make the most of your first day in a new time zone. Other tips include bringing…

Sunday Post: Ham and Cheese Toasties at the Edge of Britain

Member Update


This is just a quick update to let monthly members know they were charged today for September. If your payment failed, you should be notified so that your payment information can be updated. Please do that soon so you don't miss anything! Thank you for your continued support!

The chat forum was down for a day this past week. I'm sorry for the downtime. It broke, and I had to…

No Early Podcast This Week!

Just a quick update to let everyone know there is no early podcast this week. Since it's a long holiday weekend, we'll hold off on releasing this week's scheduled podcast until next week. It'll be worth the wait! Jackie and I are back hosting together, talking about how to have the most comfortable transatlantic flights! There will be a Sunday post as regularly scheduled!

Don't forget to stop by https://anglotopia.chat/ and talk…
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