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The Goss
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AE 1020 - The Goss: The Taliban Take Afghanistan
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast , a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events . In this episode, we talk about the Taliban who recently took over Afghanistan . Due to the ANZUS Treaty (The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty) , Australia sends troops over there as well - and now they have all just pulled out after 20…
AE 1016 - The Goss: Are Aussies All Alcoholics? | Drinking Culture Down Under
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Here's another fun talk with my dad Ian Smissen on The Goss . In this episode, we talk about the Australian drinking culture . We talk about how it compares to the drinking culture in France and in the US. We also talk about the pubs here Down Under; how they are cared for by their owners, passed from one generation to another. But why exactly do people drink? Is it to drink everything and anything that you can stomach…
AE 1009 - The Goss: Bennelong's Incredible Life
In today's episode... Learn about Australia's rich culture here on the Aussie English podcast! In this episode of The Goss , I talk to my dad about the incredible life of Bennelong . Woollarawarre Bennelong is an Aboriginal Australian who served as an interlocutor -- someone who informally explains the views of a government and also can relay messages back to a government. This remarkable Australian was one of the first native Australians to learn…
AE 1003 - The Goss: How are Lockdowns Affecting Australians?
In today's episode... It's been a while, you guys! The Goss is back today to talk about Australia's recent lockdowns. In this episode, we talk about how Australia experienced it's 5th 'lockdown' series. Despite many people becoming anxious about staying indoors, my dad & regular co-host Ian Smissen have picked up some useful advice from Australian singer Keith Urban regarding dealing with helplessness. Improve your listening skills today – listen,…
AE 962 - The Goss: 2 Naked Men Scared By Deer Get Lost In Bush and Fined $1000
In today's episode... We are going to talk about two Aussies who got caught naked in the bushes! Yes, two buck-naked men recently got lost in the Royal National Park . SES (State Emergency Services) had to called in and search for them. And so they got fined $1000 each for breaching travel restrictions. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to…
AE 959 - The Goss: Which Dead Aussie Would You Like To Invite To Dinner and Why
In today's episode... We are going to talk about dad's choice of a dead Aussie to be invited to dinner. My dad Ian , my chin-wagging buddy here in The Goss series, wants Admiral Arthur Phillip with him on the dinner table. Arthur Phillip is a British admiral who founded the first permanent European colony on the Australian continent. Watch or listen in today why we think Admiral Phillip is a deserving dinner table guest. Improve your listening skills…
AE 948 - The Goss: Drawing Eyes on Cow Bums Prevents Lion Attacks in Botswana
In today's episode... We get to talk about cattle farmers in Botswana who have been drawing 'eyes' on the bums of their cows to prevent lion attacks - and it's working! In a project they aptly named the "I-Cow Project" , they have come up with this idea to prevent large predators from attacking their cattle. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen…
AE 942 - The Goss: Gladiators, Footy, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
In today's episode... We talk about the hard physical contact sport that is Australian football - or footy ! This is the kind of sport that, if things go really wrong on any given moment, will give you CTE . CTE stands for chronic traumatic encephalopathy , a fatal brain disease found common in footy players. You can check out Will Smith's movie Concussion , it's about the chilling discovery of CTE. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play,…
AE 936 - The Goss: The World's Most 'Instragrammable Bird' & Australia's Oldest-Ever Person
In today's episode... We talk about the world's most Instagrammable bird -- the frog mouth bird! Tune in today and find out why this bird, once named as 'the most unfortunate-looking bird' , now holds the title of Instagram's most popular bird. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to the convo!
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