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The Goss
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AE 1109 - The Goss: Millipedes & the Weird Evolution of Cave & Deep-Sea Creatures
In today's episode... Welcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, we talk about a mega millipede found in Australia. A millipede is a crawling insect which is named so because it has so many legs. Despite being called 'millipedes', most species only have 750 legs or so. Until recently, Australian scientists found a Eumillipes persephone to have a whooping 1,300 legs ! What if insects can wear shoes? Join us…
AE 1102 - The Goss: Where Did the Drop Bear Myth Came From?
In today's episode... Has anyone told you about the drop bear in Australia? It is known to be a rabid-looking bear that will literally drop from trees and eat your insides! Well, I want you to know that this is simply a very popular myth in Australia . It is so popular that some tourist attractions even sell "drop bear protection hats"! Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk about the origins of the drop bear myth and how it became popular. Is there…
AE 1097 - The Goss: The 'Novax' Djokovic Saga
In today's episode... The whole nation of Australia is gripped with the latest Novak 'NoVax' Djokovic saga ! Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic flew to Australia to play in the 10th Australian Open . But because he is unvaccinated (possibly still at the time of this episode coming out), he got sent home ! He's a great tennis player and all, but the Australian government won't allow unvaccinated people into the country. Join us today as we talk about…
AE 1094 - The Goss: Australia's Most Dangerous Race is Cancelled
In today's episode... Welcome back to The Goss! In today's episode, we talk about Australia's most dangerous horse racing club! Yes, the Wallabadah Jockey Club has closed down after 169 years of operation. Race organizers have concluded that its race track no longer meets NSW's horse racing standards. This is because of the race track's terrain - it has up hills and down hills, with a nine-metre decline towards the home stretch . A perfect recipe for…
AE 1090 - The Goss: Bugs Take Over Australia During La Nina
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! How's it going? What's the weather like today where you are right now? Because here in Australia, we are currently experiencing the La Nina phenomenon ! During La Nina , the surface ocean waters along the tropical west coast of South America cool. And even if it's far from Australia, this activity affects us here, and means a LOT of rainfall this summer. In today's episode, join my dad Ian and me as we talk about…
AE 1085 - The Goss: Two Kids Attacked By Shark in my Home Town!
In today's episode... Welcome to the first episode of The Goss for 2022 here on the Aussie English podcast ! In today's episode, we discuss the recent shark attack on two teens right in my home town of Ocean Grove. You must be thinking, "What's the big deal with shark attacks? You get a lot there in Australia, mate!" Sure, but not everywhere in Australia, and especially not Ocean Grove's main beach . Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk today about…
AE 1080 - The Goss: Cancer & The Future of Medicine
In today's episode... We’re a few days to go before the year ends! Welcome back to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast! In today’s episode, we talk about cancers . Skin cancer, prostate, breast cancer, are some of the more known ones. Dad just got off a bit of cryotherapy - it’s a procedure where doctors use liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove abnormal tissue . It kind of led us to talk about how people get cancer genetically.…
AE 1075 - The Goss: Birds, Bats, & Why New Zealand's Fauna is So Weird
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Goss here on the Aussie English podcast! Today we are going to talk about Australia's favorite bird ! In a poll conducted by The Guardian and BirdLife Australia , the superb fairywren was named Australia's favorite bird. Coming up second is the tawny frogmouth bird -- remember Australia's most Instagrammable bird episode? Several other lovely birds follow suit, including Canberra's emblem bird, the gang gang…
AE 1070 - The Goss: Dad Publishes his Book 'Becoming Australian'
In today's episode... How's the week going so far, guys? We're excited here on The Goss today as my dad Ian Smissen announces one of his life achievements -- publishing his book 'Becoming Australian' ! This book idea of his started in early 2020. He'd been working on it bit by bit and when we hit lockdown, he decided to give it a full go. And voila, the Smissen Family History ! It's a large collection of photographs of the family, and important places,…
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