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AE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about a bonkers decision by a Sydney primary school. They've gone and banned ball games like soccer and tennis, claiming it's all about being "inclusive." Seriously? We dive deep into the whole equality versus equity shebang, and let me tell you, things get heated! We reckon these kids are missing out on some seriously…

conversationaustralian englishaustralian podcast
9 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1315 - The Goss: "She Said No Fairy Bread. Should I Get A Divorce?" | Members OnlyPlus
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AE 1315 - The Goss: "She Said No Fairy Bread. Should I Get A Divorce?" | Members Only

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Crack open a cold one and join Pete and his old man, Ian, for another ripper of a Goss episode. This week, we're chewin' the fat about everything from the sacred institution of fairy bread at kids' birthday parties (divorce-worthy if you disagree, apparently!) to the age-old question: are Aussies stingy when it comes to feedin' their guests? We're talkin' cultural clashes, the unwritten rules of shoutin' drinks at…

learn englishaustralian podcastlife in australia
29 Dec 20241 min read
AE 1308 - Non-Australians, What’s The Weirdest Thing About Australia?Plus
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AE 1308 - Non-Australians, What’s The Weirdest Thing About Australia?

In today's episode... Ever wondered what non-Australians find strange about the Land Down Under ? Join Pete and his dad, Ian, for a hilarious and insightful chat about all things quirky and unique to Aussie culture! From confusing parking signs and the prevalence of barefoot shopping to the abundance of noisy birds and our love-hate relationship with tradies, they delve into the things that make Australia stand out from the rest of the world. …

australian englishlearn language podcastlearn english
24 Nov 20241 min read
AE 1301 - The Goss: Rudest Aussie Slang Quiz with My Dad | MEMBERS ONLYPlus
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AE 1301 - The Goss: Rudest Aussie Slang Quiz with My Dad | MEMBERS ONLY

In today's episode... G'day, mates! Just wrapped up a bonza chat with my old man Ian Smissen here on the Aussie English podcast, and let me tell ya, it was chockers with laughs! We dove deep into the wild world of Aussie slang, sharing a ripper list of funny terms for everyday things. From "Dapto briefcases" to "bachelor's handbags," we had a good ol' chinwag about the unique ways Aussies express themselves. We even touched on some classic Aussie…

australian englishlearn language podcastlearn english
27 Oct 20241 min read
AE 1296 - The Goss: Gorilla Glasses & Dad’s Crazy Zoo Stories - MEMBERS ONLYPlus
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AE 1296 - The Goss: Gorilla Glasses & Dad’s Crazy Zoo Stories - MEMBERS ONLY

In today's episode... G'day, mates! Just wrapped up a great chat with my dad Ian here on The Goss. We chatted about everything from gorilla glasses and cheeky primates to zoo adventures and wild animal encounters. We even had a good laugh remembering the time Dad saved a duckling from a bear, only for it to meet an untimely end with a grumpy swan. We also chucked in some wild stories about cheetahs, honey badgers, and blokes injecting themselves with…

australian englishlearn language podcastlearn english
29 Sept 20241 min read
AE 1278 - The Goss: The Recent Murders All Over Australian News [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1278 - The Goss: The Recent Murders All Over Australian News [Members Only]

In today's episode... Welcome back to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's Goss episode, my dad Ian and I are diving into some heavy stuff. We're talking about the tragic murders of three women in Ballarat, the shocking case of a missing gay couple in NSW, and how the media often uses clickbait headlines to sensationalize these stories. It's a tough but important conversation about violence in Australia and the way news is…

australian englishlearn language podcastlearn english
5 Jun 20241 min read
AE 1273 - The Goss: Aussie Soccer Star Racially Attacks British Policeman [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1273 - The Goss: Aussie Soccer Star Racially Attacks British Policeman [Members Only]

In today's episode... Welcome back to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, things are about to get a bit serious this episode! My dad Ian and I are tackling the whole Sam Kerr controversy. Was what she said wrong? Absolutely. But does it warrant a harassment case a year later? We dig into that, too! Whether the officer's race plays a part, and if there's maybe a bit more to this story than meets the eye. Get ready…

australian englishlearn language podcastlearn english
15 May 20241 min read
AE 1265 - The Goss: Steroid Olympics Announced. Will It Change Sports Forever? [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1265 - The Goss: Steroid Olympics Announced. Will It Change Sports Forever? [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day, mates! Get set for another ripper of a Goss episode on the Aussie English podcast. Me and my old man, Ian Smissen, are back, chin-wagging about all things Aussie. This time, we're diving into the wild world of the upcoming steroid Olympics. Yep, you heard right – juiced-up athletes going for gold! Plus, we'll chew the fat on those venture capitalists bankrolling the whole shebang and Aussie legend James Magnussen saying he'll…

australian englishlearn language podcastlearn english
10 Apr 20241 min read
AE 1183 - The Goss: Why You Should Never Call Australians 'Buddy' [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1183 - The Goss: Why You Should Never Call Australians 'Buddy' [Members Only]

In today's episode... Welcome back to this week's Members Only episode of The Goss! It's so interesting to know that with the English language, despite that it's all the same words, can have a different meaning when used in certain parts of the world. The term of endearment 'buddy' means 'a good friend' in the USA. But if you come here Down Under, and you start calling another (male) adult 'buddy', you'll get eyebrows rising - or even fists flying!…

english listening skills practiceaustralian podcastpete smissen
3 Nov 20221 min read

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