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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.
REPLAY - The Goss: The Queen, the King, and Should Australia Now Become a Republic
In today's episode... THIS IS A REPLAY Hey, you guys! How’s it going this week? We went on a recent holiday at Inverloch so I got my dad Ian back on the podcast for another Goss episode. Today’s episode is about this brewing question among Australians: Should Australia now become a Republic? You see, Australia has been having this difficulty on whether we switch to being a republic than being a Commonwealth. And now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed,…
AE 1415 - 6 Ways to Use AI to Improve Your English
In today's episode... Are you using AI as a dictionary or a coach? In today’s episode, Pete dives into why most English learners are getting AI all wrong. If you’re just typing questions and reading answers, you’re missing out on the most powerful fluency tool ever created. It’s time to stop treating ChatGPT like Google and start using it as your own personal, 24/7 Aussie speaking partner. Pete breaks down six practical, "fair dinkum" methods to…
AE 1413 - Expression: Kill Two Birds With One Stone
In today's episode... Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a summer’s day in the Outback? We’ve all been there—trying to juggle the groceries, the dog walk, and your English study all at once. Well, today’s episode is perfect for you because we’re diving into a ripper of an expression: "To kill two birds with one stone." In this one, I’ll break down exactly how to use this idiom to sound like a natural, whether you're talking about errands or…
AE 1410 - The Goss: Scotland, Safaris, and the Future of English - Dad’s 2026 Plans Revealed
In today's episode... Welcome back to another Goss episode! Today, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, to have a proper yarn about what’s on the horizon for 2026 and beyond. We kick things off with Dad’s big travel plans—he’s heading over to Scotland for five weeks! We dig into why he’s bypassing the whisky distilleries (mostly) to nerd out on the ancient Viking history and wildlife of the Orkney and Shetland islands . But it’s not all travel…
AE 1408 - Expression: Keep Your Chin Up
In today's episode... G’day, you mob! Ever had one of those "shocker" days where you wake up late, spill your coffee, and then watch the bus pull away just as you reach the stop? We’ve all been there, feeling a bit flat and wondering if the day is just a total write-off . In today’s episode, we’re diving into a classic expression that’ll help you (and your mates) through those tough moments: "To keep your chin up." I’ll be walking you through exactly…
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…
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