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Interviews
180 podcasts in this category
AE 1441 - Interview: Indian Roots, British Childhood, Australian Life - Prithi Dey, Head of Podcasts at Spotify AU NZ
In today's episode... Ever wondered what it takes to trade the hustle and grey skies of London for the sunny beaches and chill vibes of Sydney—and end up heading up podcasts for Spotify across Australia and New Zealand? In this episode, I sit down with Prithi Dey to chat about her incredible journey growing up in the UK with Indian migrant parents, navigating cultural double-lives, and how an impulse round-the-world trip turned into making Australia…
AE 1396 - Interview: What are We Doing for Christmas 2025 with Noah Smissen
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this heartwarming episode of Aussie English , Pete sits down once again with his cheeky son, Noah — back for his third chat on the show! This time, they’re diving into all things Christmas, guitars, and, of course, Noah’s favourite obsession… LEGO. From swapping stories about “old and beat-up” guitars to dreaming about building LEGO houses and giant Star Wars sets, this episode is an absolute treat. You’ll also…
AE 1395 - Interview: What the First Year at Primary School is Like with Noah Smissen
In today's episode... Say g’day to a heart‑warming chat between Pete and his son, Noah, as they sit down to talk about Noah’s very first year of school! From learning to read and write to discovering the joys of brain food , Jelly Bean Police , and snack swaps , this episode is packed with the fun and chaos of Aussie family life. Noah opens up about his favourite subjects, his love for Lego, saving up his pocket money, and what it’s really like being a…
AE 1369 - Interview: A Silly Conversation With My Son Noah Smissen
In today's episode... In this special episode, I've got a little ripper for you. I sit down with my son, Noah, for his very first podcast interview! It was school holidays, and Noah got a bit curious about what I do, so I thought, why not let him have a go? Join us for a chinwag as we chat about all sorts of things: from his "humongous" paper chain and his epic "potato person" art project, to why he'd choose Skittles if he could only eat one food…
AE 1247 - 11 Aussie Slang Terms Quiz with Kel Soares
In today's episode... G'day, mates! In this ripper of an episode, we're diving deep into the Aussie slang-o-sphere. My wife Kel, an Aussie legend with Brazilian roots, joins the show for a fair dinkum chat and quiz on Australian slang. From "sangers" to "nuddy runs," we've got you covered with a fair shake of Aussie lingo. Kelly tackles slang terms like a champ, navigating through "tucker" (that's food, folks!), "drongos" (not the birds), and the cheeky…
AE 1208 - Interview: Getting A Job in Australia with Raquel Soares
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! For this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my beautiful wife Kel about her experience finding a job in Australia. At first, after having Noah and Joana, she had trouble finding a job that suits her qualifications and schedule. Today, she talks about her journey and how she applied for many jobs before finding the right fit. Kel also shares some awesome tips on how to…
AE 1196 - Interview: Aussie vs American Business Culture & English with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! My first guest for the year 2023 is the amazing CEO and host of the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay McMahon . In today’s episode, we talk about the difference between American and Australian business English. Yes, there is a stark difference between the two, as business English is influenced by culture — culture bleed, right, that’s a good word for that!. This is includes difference in…
AE 1192 - Pete & Kel Sum Up 2022
In today's episode... Merry Christmas, you mob! How are you enjoying the holidays so far? I finally got to sit down with my wife Kel and thought it's best we talk about how the year 2022 went by for us. I admit I must have been sounding negative in some of the recent episodes but I believe we're ending the year as better individuals, and parents! In particular, now that Kel's got work, the tables have turned and now I'm the one at home with the kids…
AE 1174 - Interview: Getting to Know Chris Delapp from Instant English - Part 2
In today's episode... Hey, you guys! I'd like you to meet Chris Delapp of Instant English , where anyone can learn British English! Like me, he coaches people on learning the English language and you can learn more about him on www.instantenglishuk.com I've been chatting with him on social media until we took to doing a podcast episode to finally have a live conversation. In today's episode, we cover so many topics like talking about the weather. Chris…
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