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98 podcasts tagged "australian slang"
AE 1435 - Buckley's Chance & Budgie Smugglers | Does Dad Know It Ep 5
Why do Aussies call Speedos "budgie smugglers", and where does "Buckley's chance" come from? Pete and his dad Ian yarn about ten iconic Australian slang words — from crikey and rack off to eskies and durries.
AE 1437 - Some Very RUDE Aussie Slang | Does Dad Know It Ep 6
Pete and his dad are back for a proper yarn about Aussie slang — what makes someone a larrikin, why a tinny is also a fishing boat, where the mozzie comes from, what a ute is, and some very colourful (and rude) local expressions.
AE 1430 - Dead Horses & Flat Lizards - Does Dad Know It? Ep 3
Pete and Ian put ten iconic Aussie slang terms to the test — decoding rhyming slang like "dead horse" and "Captain Cook", why a snag is a "mystery bag", and why tone is everything when you're slinging a "good on you".
AE 1428 - 10 Australian Slang Terms & Expressions - Does Dad Know It? Ep 1
Ever wondered if true-blue Aussies actually use words like drongo or bin chicken in everyday chat? Pete sits down with his dad to put ten classic Aussie slang terms to the ultimate test — from chucking a sickie to what "yeah, nah" really means.
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.
AE 1417 - Fluency Islands: Why You Feel Fluent Sometimes… And Lost Others
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re chatting about work or your degree and you feel like a total legend, but the second an Aussie barista asks, "How’s your weekend goin', mate?" your brain completely leaves the chat? Don't sweat it—you're not "bad" at English! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a concept that’ll change the way you look at language forever: Fluency Islands. I’m breaking down why fluency isn't one big…
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 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…
PlusAE 1377 - Chapter 1: Starting Our Selection - On Our Selection | Members Only
In today's episode... G’day legends! Kick back and have a listen as Pete launches a brand new series reading On Our Selection by Steele Rudd, one of Aussie literature’s true classics. In this episode, Pete dives into Chapter 1, sharing the hilarious and heartfelt journey of a pioneering family getting settled on the land—everything from hauling gear on scorching days to clearing bush and dealing with wild critters. Expect plenty of classic Aussie slang,…
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