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![AE 1426 - The Goss: What Was High School Like in Australia? - Part 2 [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1426-part2-cover-eb034eab-9532-43d2-80c1-098332557536.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1426 - The Goss: What Was High School Like in Australia? - Part 2 [Members Only]
Part 2, members only. Pete and Ian go deeper into Aussie school culture — strict teachers, the infamous 1974 Woomera school trip, classic pranks, camp disasters, and what it was really like growing up as a teenager in 1970s Australia.
![AE 1411 - The Goss: The Smissen Family Pet History, and Parenting Talks [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2F1-1-d4ce9291-0da3-41f2-85e9-0920195ad62d.webp&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1411 - The Goss: The Smissen Family Pet History, and Parenting Talks [Members Only]
In today's episode... Welcome back to another "Goss" episode of Aussie English! Today, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, to chat about something we all love (and sometimes get frustrated by): our pets. We kick things off with a classic "con artist" story—my cat Peaches, who’s mastered the art of tricking me into double-feeding her. But it’s not all laughs; we also get into a bit of a "deep dive" on the loss of our family guinea pig, Bazza.…
![AE 1409 - The Goss: Winter Olympic Scams, Speed Skating & PenisGate [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1409-the-goss-winter-olympic-scams-sp-cover-c4f897d8f8.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1409 - The Goss: Winter Olympic Scams, Speed Skating & PenisGate [Members Only]
In today's episode... We’re officially in 2026, and you know what that means—it’s time for the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina! In today’s Goss episode, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian, to wrap our heads around the action happening on the ice and snow. We dive into why Dad prefers "objective" racing over the "subjective" style points of figure skating, and we have a proper laugh over the bizarre "PenisGate" scandal rocking the ski jumping world.…
![AE 1393 - The Goss: Are Aussie Teenagers Worse Than They've Ever Been? [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1393-the-goss-are-aussie-teenagers-wo-cover-35e5101529.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1393 - The Goss: Are Aussie Teenagers Worse Than They've Ever Been? [Members Only]
In today's episode... Pete and his old man Ian have a yarn about one of the oldest whinges in history: “What’s wrong with teenagers these days?” They kick off from an older tourist’s rant about rude teens in Sydney and ask whether modern kids are actually worse, or if adults just forget what they were like at that age. With plenty of laughs and a few painful family stories, they chat about shifting boundaries, disappearing “clip around the ear”…
![AE 1391 - The Goss: 50 Aussie Facts - True or False Quiz [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1391-the-goss-50-aussie-facts-true-or-cover-59aedb8c30.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1391 - The Goss: 50 Aussie Facts - True or False Quiz [Members Only]
In today's episode... G’day, legends! In this ripper episode of Aussie English, Pete sits down for a laugh and a genuine chinwag with his old man, Ian. The pair dive into a rollicking round of “True or False” Aussie trivia—busting myths, sharing wild facts, and spinning plenty of yarns about Australia’s culture, history, and wildlife. From kangaroos and Vegemite to the origins of “selfie” and the mysteries behind our national icons, it’s a banter-filled,…
![AE 1389 - The Goss: Is American Culture Taking Over Australia? [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1389-the-goss-is-american-culture-tak-cover-dd9cdd9434.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1389 - The Goss: Is American Culture Taking Over Australia? [Members Only]
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this episode of Aussie English, Pete sits down with his old man, Ian, for a cracking chinwag about how American culture’s snuck its way into Aussie life over the decades. From the days of black-and-white telly packed with British shows to the colourful explosion of American sitcoms, reality TV, and Halloween craziness, they chat all about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and whether the US is still running…
PlusAE 1388 - Chapter 3: Before We Got the Deeds - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends! Ever wondered what life was really like for early Aussie settlers, battling the elements, pesky kangaroos, and more than a few nosy crows? In this members-only episode of On Our Selection, we take you right into the heart of bush living with Chapter Three – “Before We Got the Deeds.” Tag along as we break down the grit and humour of old-school farming life on the Darling Downs. You’ll hear about tricky neighbours,…
![AE 1383 - The Goss: How Do You Solve Victoria's Refugee Crime Problem? [Members Only]](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fuploads%2Fblog-images%2Fae-1383-the-goss-how-do-you-solve-victor-cover-64cdf01218.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
PlusAE 1383 - The Goss: How Do You Solve Victoria's Refugee Crime Problem? [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day legends! Pete's back with his old man, Ian Smissen, for a laid-back chinwag on Aussie English—your go-to spot for authentic, real-life English and good Aussie yarns. This week, we're diving into the news Down Under with a fair bit of chat about multicultural Australia—especially about the challenges faced by African youth in Victoria, changes in migration and community, footy, and plenty of banter about Aussie sport and…
PlusAE 1380 - Chapter 2: Our First Harvest - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends, and welcome back to Aussie English! In this episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Steele Rudd’s iconic Aussie yarn, "Our First Harvest." Grab your cuppa and join us as the family rolls up their sleeves for their very first corn crop, battles through a bit of neighbourly skepticism, survives wild rain and even wilder dingoes, and dreams of pulling on some much-needed new boots. There’s plenty of laughs and groans in…
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