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AE 1024 - The Goss: Sense Making in the Modern Era of Social Media and Bullshit Artist Politicians
In today's episode... Welcome to another Goss episode here with me and my dad Ian Smissen ! Vaccination programs rollout all over the globe, each country raring to get their citizens vaccinated. Here in Australia, well, it's taking its time. In today's episode we talk about the latest news bits about vaccine rollout in Australia - because when certain areas have reached a target percentage of vaccinated residents, then they promise to ease down on the…
PlusAE 1021 - The Goss: Nuclear Submarine Deals and Waking Dragons
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast , a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events . In this episode, we talk about Australia canceling a $66 billion dollar nuclear submarine deal with France . And instead, Australia's going to deal with the United Kingdom and United States. And did you see that awkwardly funny moment when US President Joe…
AE 1020 - The Goss: The Taliban Take Afghanistan
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast , a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events . In this episode, we talk about the Taliban who recently took over Afghanistan . Due to the ANZUS Treaty (The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty) , Australia sends troops over there as well - and now they have all just pulled out after 20…
PlusAE 1017 - The Goss: The Importance of Critical Thinking
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss ! In this episode, I talk to my dad Ian Smissen about a video I recently posted -- Episode AE 992 - I Regret Getting AstraZeneca There were well-wishers on the comments, and some shared their own experience on getting the vaccine, but woah, there are certainly some people who'd rant & attack. I find them very interesting people; I guess I'd always want to find out what makes them say such…
PlusAE 1010 - The Goss: Suing Nirvana and OnlyFans
In today's episode... G'day, you Goss fans out there! Are you a fan of any showbiz or music celebrity? Because our episode today is about being a fan! Nirvana fans all over the world were abuzz when Spencer Elden , the baby featured on Nirvana's Nevermind album cover, filed a lawsuit against the band for sexual exploitation. Elden was 4 months old when his naked baby photo went right on the cover of 30 million Nevermind albums that sold worldwide. Also,…
AE 1009 - The Goss: Bennelong's Incredible Life
In today's episode... Learn about Australia's rich culture here on the Aussie English podcast! In this episode of The Goss , I talk to my dad about the incredible life of Bennelong . Woollarawarre Bennelong is an Aboriginal Australian who served as an interlocutor -- someone who informally explains the views of a government and also can relay messages back to a government. This remarkable Australian was one of the first native Australians to learn…
AE 1003 - The Goss: How are Lockdowns Affecting Australians?
In today's episode... It's been a while, you guys! The Goss is back today to talk about Australia's recent lockdowns. In this episode, we talk about how Australia experienced it's 5th 'lockdown' series. Despite many people becoming anxious about staying indoors, my dad & regular co-host Ian Smissen have picked up some useful advice from Australian singer Keith Urban regarding dealing with helplessness. Improve your listening skills today – listen,…
AE 962 - The Goss: 2 Naked Men Scared By Deer Get Lost In Bush and Fined $1000
In today's episode... We are going to talk about two Aussies who got caught naked in the bushes! Yes, two buck-naked men recently got lost in the Royal National Park . SES (State Emergency Services) had to called in and search for them. And so they got fined $1000 each for breaching travel restrictions. Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker! Watch & listen to…
AE 959 - The Goss: Which Dead Aussie Would You Like To Invite To Dinner and Why
In today's episode... We are going to talk about dad's choice of a dead Aussie to be invited to dinner. My dad Ian , my chin-wagging buddy here in The Goss series, wants Admiral Arthur Phillip with him on the dinner table. Arthur Phillip is a British admiral who founded the first permanent European colony on the Australian continent. Watch or listen in today why we think Admiral Phillip is a deserving dinner table guest. Improve your listening skills…
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