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7 podcasts tagged "aussie english listening practice"
AE 1414 - The Goss: Farm + Camping Culture in Australia
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down for a "Goss" session with a very special guest—my old man, Ian Smissen. We’re fresh back from a trip to the family farm near Bendigo for my birthday, and it got us thinking about the unique quirks of growing up and holidaying in the Aussie bush. We dive into the nostalgia of "gate boy" duties (you know the struggle!), the evolution of the iconic 1970s kit log cabin, and why being…
AE 1412 - The Goss: What Are Our Plans for 2026
In today's episode... G’day, you mob! In today’s episode, we’re back with another "Goss" session. Pete sits down with his old man, Ian Smissen, to have a proper yarn about what’s on the horizon for 2026. We’re diving deep into some pretty "heavy" but fascinating topics today—like what it’s actually like to be 95 years old and how your perspective on life and death changes when you’ve outlived most of your peers. Ian also gives us an update on his "Grey…
AE 1403 - Expression: Not Give a Rat's Arse
In today's episode... G’day you legend! In this episode, Pete dives into one of the cheekiest bits of Aussie slang you’ll hear out in the wild: “to not give a rat’s arse.” You’ll learn exactly what it means, where it came from, and how Aussies actually use it when they’re totally over drama, footy disasters, celebrity gossip, or endless online arguments. Pete breaks the expression down word by word, shows you how it fits into a family of “I don’t care”…
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PlusAE 1389 - The Goss: Is American Culture Taking Over Australia? [Members Only]
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this episode of Aussie English, Pete sits down with his old man, Ian, for a cracking chinwag about how American culture’s snuck its way into Aussie life over the decades. From the days of black-and-white telly packed with British shows to the colourful explosion of American sitcoms, reality TV, and Halloween craziness, they chat all about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and whether the US is still running…
AE 1386 - The Goss: What TV Shows Are We Watching?
In today's episode... G’day legends! Pete’s back with another ripper Goss episode of Aussie English, joined by his dad, Ian Smissen. Settle in for a laugh and a yarn as the two chat about the week’s telly — from epic new shows like Chief of War and Alien Earth to all-time favourites like Heartland , Yellowstone , and Stargate . They dive into what makes a good series tick — epic scenery, great storytelling, and those shows that just hook you from episode…
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…
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