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AE 1105 - Expression: Go Off Like A Frog In A Sock
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, everyone! In today's episode, I am going to teach you all about the English expression "to go off like a frog in a sock" -- aahh, a very unique expression, isn't it? Yeah, I'd say I don't hear it much from people outside of Australia and I am excited to tell you all about it today. I will also be answering a question from Jodie from China. She asks "Could you please tell me what was the difference between 'here you go'…
AE 1104 - Interview: The Cost of Having Children & Losing Friends as You Get Older with Kyrin Down
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In today's episode, we talk about my family's plans to (finally) travel to Brazil and how crazy it is to make a lot of considerations because we'll be traveling with 2 children now. We wonder how it is for people with big families - did you know that there was a woman who gave birth to 69 children?! How do you handle children that many? Must be a pandemonium on a daily…
PlusAE 1103 - The Goss: Is New Zealand Outlawing Smoking Tobacco A Good Idea?
In today's episode... Do you know any tobacco or cigarette smoker who's planning to move to New Zealand? You better tell them about this episode! In today' episode, we talk about the New Zealand government's attempt to prevent generational smoking. As of right now, they are studying a law that will prohibit anyone over 14 from purchasing cigarettes - for their entire lifetime! This means anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy smokes . 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 1101 - Interview: 109 Days Alone in the Australian Outback with Anthony Elorrioroz
In today's episode... Welcome to the Aussie English podcast ! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Anthony Elorrioroz , my very good friend from France! In today's interview episode, we get to talk about how he made his bold move of moving to Australia. How he got a working holiday visa, then a permanent residency, until being granted citizenship. He also shares that he didn't actually WANT to study English! But when he realized how fun it is…
AE 1100 - Expression: Egg Someone On
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, you mob! Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on . No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble! In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on". I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase , as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression. I will also be answering a…
AE 1099 - Interview: Gastro, the Spice Trade, & the History of Swearing with Kyrin Down | Part 1
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In this episode, we talk about COVID in Queensland versus Victoria, because Kyrin's up in Queensland. We trade gastro stories and talk about street food in foreign countries and how we've been food poisoned before. We talk about the Spice Trade and the Dutch East India Company from the 1700s to 1800s and the miserable lives of sailors. We also talk about what they used to…
PlusAE 1098 - The Goss: 'Funny as Fuck' News Stories of January 2022
In today's episode... So, what's been going on in and around Australia, you ask? Many of us feel hungover this January due to the recent holiday season. So Dad and I got you these crazy funny stories to talk about today! First off is a guy from Ohio who stole an 18 metre bridge from his town . I mean, how do you steal a pedestrian bridge?! And here's another: somewhere in the Middle East is a camel pageant , where it's organizers disqualified some camel…
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…
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