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87 podcasts tagged "australian culture"
AE 1438 - The Goss: What Pets Did We Have Growing Up in Australia?
Pete and his dad Ian swap wild family pet stories — Butch the pram-guarding Boxer, a TV-cable-chewing Burmese cat, hyperactive guinea pigs, runaway terrapins and Kenny the snake — and reflect on how Aussie pet ownership has changed over the decades.
AE 1431 - Aussie Childhoods Were Epic! What Do We Miss Most?
Pete and his dad have a good old-fashioned yarn about the little things that made growing up in Australia so magical — mixed lolly bags at the milk bar, footy in the street until the streetlights came on, trading Tazos, and why being bored as a kid was the best thing ever.
AE 1427 - Pete's 2c: What Aussies Do On School Holidays
What do Aussies actually do during the school holidays? Pete walks you through the traditions, the slang and the culture in a quick listening lesson. Pure listening practice: no transcript for this one.
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 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.
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 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 1373 - 25 Things That Only Happen in Australia | Australian Culture Shock
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's episode, Pete is diving headfirst into a ripper of a video called "25 Things That Only Happen in Australia" from The Bright Side. Is it all true, or is it a bit of a furphy? Pete's here to set the record straight! Join us as we talk about everything from a bloke trying to sell New Zealand on eBay to the surprising story behind the Sydney Opera House. We'll find out if "Rent a Grandma" is actually a…
AE 1368 - The Goss: What Are Some Australian Norms?
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this episode of Aussie English, I'm joined by my old man, Smissen, and we're having a good old yarn about everyday Australian norms. You know, those things you don't even think about because they're just... well, normal! We get stuck into some ripper topics, like why our "seasons" are a bit of a joke compared to places like Canada, and how our geography with that big ol' Southern Ocean keeps us from freezing our…
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