#australian wildlife

AE 1342 - Walking With Pete: Weekend Away with the Family

In today's episode... G'day, mates! Join me as I yarn about our recent family holiday to my grandparents' farm – a proper Aussie experience! We're talking no electricity, keeping warm by the fire, and the kids having a blast exploring the bush. From spotting kangaroos and joeys to uncovering the mysteries of social huntsman spiders (yep, you heard right!), it was a trip down memory lane for me, seeing my own kids enjoy the same stuff I did growing up. We…

AE 1333 - 10 Culture Shocks KENYA vs AUSTRALIA

In today's episode... Alright, g'day mates! Ever wondered what it's really like to move to Australia? Well, chuck on your headphones and settle in, 'cause Pete's got you covered in this ripper of an episode! We're diving deep into the hilarious and sometimes baffling culture shocks that new Aussies experience, all thanks to Migrant Doctor Mum-Anna . From the bewildering world of "darl" and "mate" to the sacred art of snagging a rental (trust us, it's a…

AE 1327 - 10 Lies Americans Believe About Australia

In today's episode... G'day, you legends! Ever wondered if everything in Australia's actually trying to kill ya? Or if we really drink Fosters? This week on Aussie English, we're tackling some ripper myths about Australia that Americans seem to believe. We're reacting to a Kinda Australian video that busts 10 of these "lies," and let me tell ya, some of 'em are fair dinkum hilarious! From drop bears to dunnies flushing backwards (yes, really!), we're…

AE 1322 - 11 Weird Australian Culture Shocks From an Argentinian's Perspective

In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever wondered what Aussies do that might seem a bit bonkers to the rest of the world? This week on Aussie English, we're having a laugh reacting to a video about 11 things the Living Simply in Australia from Argentina found totally weird about living Down Under. From separate dunnies (that's toilets, for all you non-Aussies!) and the mysterious Vegemite, to footy fanatics and those crazy school hats, we're diving…

AE 1317 - 5 Things to Never Do in Australia

In today's episode... G'day, mates! Ever wondered what NOT to do when visiting the land down under? This episode is chock-full of tips to keep you safe and avoid looking like a drongo! From dodging deadly rips at the beach to steering clear of cranky kangaroos (and even crankier magpies!), we've got you covered. We'll also spill the beans on Aussie coffee culture and why you should never diss a flat white! Plus, we'll give you the lowdown on our…

AE 657 - Interview: Australia's Wildlife Extinction Crisis with Professor Euan Ritchie