#Aussie Culture

AE 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 1407 - The Goss: What TV Shows Were We Obsessed With As Kids?

In today's episode... Grab a cuppa and pull up a stump because I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, for another classic "Goss" episode. We’re having a fair dinkum yarn about everything that’s been on our screens lately—and trust me, the old man has some strong opinions! In this episode, we’re diving into: The Game of Thrones Universe: Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a absolute ripper, but House of the Dragon feels a bit tedious. Sci-Fi…

AE 1366 - The Goss: Aussie Farmer is Breeding Super Sheep

In today's episode... G'day, legend! Get ready for a ripper of a chat on this week's "Goss" episode of Aussie English! Pete and the old man, Ian, are sinking their teeth into the nitty-gritty of Aussie sheep farming . We're talking about everything from the clever new ways farmers are breeding low-maintenance sheep (say goodbye to shearing and mulesing!) to the tough realities of keeping a farm afloat down under. You'll hear some fair dinkum insights…

AE 1365 - Pete's 2c: What Are Some Great Aussie TV Series to Watch?

In today's episode... Crikey, gather 'round, because this week, Pete's dishing out the good oil on what's hot and what's not in the world of Australian telly! Ever wondered what Aussies are binging right now? Or maybe you're keen to dive into some cracking local drama or a good old laugh with a homegrown comedy? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, Pete takes you on a tour of the latest and greatest Australian TV series that are worth a watch. From…

AE 1150 - Pete's 2c: Blokes, Cobbers, & Mates

In today's episode... Welcome to another Pete’s 2c episode! I really enjoy doing these episodes as I get to talk freely, like sitting down with you guys, and popping open a cold one! In today’s episode, I answer questions from my Instagram followers. I got asked if I like the US or the UK (which I found sort of hard to answer, haha). Then someone asked what I think about Brisbane & Perth, my favourite footy club, and if it’s hard to come to Australia…

AE 922 - Aussie Slang: Aussie Salute

AE 872 - Why Are Aussie Parents Choosing 'Nicknames' As Baby Names?

AE 869 - How Australians REALLY eat VEGEMITE

AE 751 - Minisode: The Origins of the Aussie Bin Chicken with Sean Dooley