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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 1425 - Why Dating Australians Is Weird
Pete and Kel lift the hood on what makes Australian dating culture so uniquely confusing — Brazilian ficar vs Aussie coffee dates, digital ghosting and the "menu effect", chaotic early dating blunders, splitting the bill, and the number one green flag.
AE 1424 - The Biggest Lie We Were Told About Adulthood - Part 2
Kel and Pete dive headfirst into the messy, hilarious reality of growing up — keeping a social circle while juggling family life, zero tolerance for one-sided friendships, the ultimate signs of aging, and the best parts of getting older.
AE 1423 - Pete's 2c: Why You Know More English Than You Can Use
Freezing up when you try to speak English? In this Pete's 2c episode, Pete explains why your brain goes blank even when you know the words — and what to do about it. Pure listening practice: no transcript for this one.
AE 1422 REPLAY - The Goss: More & More Aussies Earning Money Through Side Hustles
Pete gets his dad Ian Smissen back on the podcast to talk about Australians taking on side hustles. Are they driven by the economy and sky-high prices, or is this the new #QuietQuitting trend? Plus, how side hustles have changed since Dad's day.
AE 1421 - The Biggest Lie We Were Told About Adulthood - Part 1
Ever look around as an adult and think, "Wait... does anyone actually know what they're doing here?" Pete and Kel have a proper yarn about the gap between what we thought adulthood would look like and the wild, humbling reality — parenting, being called "old", mortgages, and reframing the midlife crisis.
AE 1420 - Interview: He Sounds Australian, But Has Never Lived Here! with Elvin Flamingo
Ever thought about packing your bags, grabbing a board, and living life on a permanent vacation? That's exactly what today's guest is doing — at nearly 60 years old with a metal plate in his wrist! Pete sits down with Polish bio-artist Elvin Flamingo to talk creative experiments, e-skateboarding, and the exact strategies he used to crack the Aussie accent without ever living down under.
AE 1419 - What Do Australians Do On Weekends?
Ever feel like the weekend flies by in the blink of an eye, or find yourself arguing with your partner about whether to lock in plans or just "wing it"? Pete and Kel dive deep into the wonderful world of weekends — spontaneous vs planned, old-school Saturday morning TV, sleepovers, Brazilian vs Aussie weekend culture, and the iconic Bunnings sausage sizzle.
AE 1418 - Expression: A Leopard Can't Change Its Spots
Have you ever had a mate look you dead in the eye and swear, "Trust me, I've changed," only to fall right back into their exact same messy habits two days later? In today's episode, Pete breaks down the perfect Aussie expression for that exact situation: "A leopard can't change its spots." Plus an advanced pronunciation and connected speech exercise, and the Aussie Fact of the Day on Australia's phantom panthers.
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