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98 podcasts tagged "australian slang"

AE 1350 - Pete's 2c: A Smissen Family and Aussie English 2025 Update
Pete's 2c

AE 1350 - Pete's 2c: A Smissen Family and Aussie English 2025 Update

In today's episode... Right then, chuck on your headphones and get ready for a yarn with your mate Pete on the Aussie English podcast! In this ripper of an episode, Pete gives us a fair dinkum update on the family. We hear how the little tackers are going at daycare – did you know you can get a bit of a discount on those fees Down Under depending on your income? We also get the lowdown on how Pete's kids are blossoming. Joana's an absolute whiz with her…

Australian ESL podcastenglish learning podcastlife in australia
25 May 20252 min read
AE 1345 - Walking With Pete: This Video Game is Taking Over My Life
Walking With Pete

AE 1345 - Walking With Pete: This Video Game is Taking Over My Life

In today's episode... Right then, buckle up, mate! Ever wondered what happens when a bloke tries to be a good dad and ends up getting totally sucked into a video game meant for the ankle-biters? Well, that's pretty much what's gone down with yours truly on this week's episode of Walking with Pete. We kick things off with a bit of a yarn about the good old days of gaming, from conquering virtual worlds in Civ 6 to the base-building chaos of Red Alert .…

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4 May 20251 min read
AE 1343 - The Goss: Giving Up My Biggest Addiction [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1343 - The Goss: Giving Up My Biggest Addiction [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day legends! Get ready for another Goss episode where Pete sits down for a yarn with his old man, Ian. This week, they're diving headfirst into the world of caffeine , especially our beloved coffee! Pete shares his recent battle with drinking maybe a bit too much of the good stuff – we're talking the jitters, the dodgy sleep, and the surprising effects of cutting back from 7 cups a day (yep, you read that right!). Ian jumps in…

australian coffee cultureFather Son Podcastpete smissen
23 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1341 - The Goss: Pet Culture Down Under. What Pets Do Aussies Own? [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1341 - The Goss: Pet Culture Down Under. What Pets Do Aussies Own? [Members Only]

In today's episode... Fancy a yarn with Pete and his old man? In this ripper of an episode of Aussie English, we're kickin' back and chattin' about all sorts. We start with the furry mates we keep around the house – from Pete's cat walkies that baffled the neighbours to the surprising cultural differences in how we see our pets. Did you know cats weren't always top dog (or cat!) in Europe? We dive into that bonkers history lesson that involves plagues…

australian conversationpete smissenaustralian slang
16 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1340 - The Goss: 10 Aussie Slang Terms & Their Weird Origins
The Goss

AE 1340 - The Goss: 10 Aussie Slang Terms & Their Weird Origins

In today's episode... G'day, you legends! Fancy a bit of a chinwag about some bonza Aussie slang? Well, crack open a cold one and chuck on this week's episode of Aussie English! Pete's yarnin' with his old man, Dad (aka the fountain of Aussie knowledge... sometimes!), and they're takin' a squiz at some ripper slang terms. Turns out, even ChatGPT's havin' a crack at explainin' where words like "fair dinkum," "Buckley's chance," and "dunny" come from. But…

australian podcastlarrikinconversational english
13 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]Plus
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AE 1339 - The Goss: You Won't Believe What This Australian School Banned! [Members Only]

In today's episode... G'day, you mob! In this week's ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about a bonkers decision by a Sydney primary school. They've gone and banned ball games like soccer and tennis, claiming it's all about being "inclusive." Seriously? We dive deep into the whole equality versus equity shebang, and let me tell you, things get heated! We reckon these kids are missing out on some seriously…

conversationaustralian englishaustralian podcast
9 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?
The Goss

AE 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?

In today's episode... Righto, you lot! Grab a cuppa and chuck on ya tracky dacks, 'cause we've got a ripper of an episode for ya! Join Pete and his old man, Ian, as they dive headfirst into the bonkers world of Aussie slang. Ever wondered why we call flip-flops "thongs" or what the heck a "chunder" is? Well, buckle up, 'cause they're gonna crack open the esky on 21 (plus a few extra) classic Aussie expressions, sharing some hilarious stories and…

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2 Apr 20251 min read
AE 1335 - The Goss: Tall Poppy Syndrome
The Goss

AE 1335 - The Goss: Tall Poppy Syndrome

In today's episode... Alright, g'day listeners! In this ripper of an episode of Aussie English's "The Goss," Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into some proper Aussie chinwag. They kick things off with a classic "you've gotta be kidding me" moment about a measly fine handed to a massive gas company for an oil spill – seriously, it's a joke! Then, they dive deep into the good ol' "tall poppy syndrome," that classic Aussie trait where we tend to bring…

Listening skillsaustralian podcastaustralian news
23 Mar 20252 min read
AE 1334 - The Goss: The Biggest Differences & Similarities Between Australia & New Zealand
The Goss

AE 1334 - The Goss: The Biggest Differences & Similarities Between Australia & New Zealand

In today's episode... Alright, g'day listeners! Ever wondered what the real deal is between us Aussies and our Kiwi cousins ? Well, chuck on your headphones and have a listen to this ripper of an episode! Me and the old man, Ian, sat down for a good yarn about all the similarities and differences between Australia and New Zealand. We dove into everything from the classic sibling rivalry (you know how it goes!) to the big differences in how we treat our…

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16 Mar 20251 min read

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