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In today's episode... G'day legends! Pete's back with his old man, Ian Smissen, for a laid-back chinwag on Aussie English—your go-to spot for authentic, real-life English and good Aussie yarns. This week, we're diving into the news Down Under with a fair bit of chat about multicultural Australia—especially about the challenges faced by African youth in Victoria, changes in migration and community, footy, and plenty of banter about Aussie sport and…
AE 1371 - The Goss: How Dad Self-Published a Book in Australia
In today's episode... This week, we've got a real ripper of an episode for you! In this latest instalment of 'The Goss', I've managed to get my dad, Ian, on the show for a yarn. You might know him from a few previous episodes, but this time, he's here to spill the beans on a project he's been working on for ages. Dad's just gone and self-published a book! It's called "Bellarine Birdwatching: How, When and Where to Find Birds on the Bellarine Peninsula" -…
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…
AE 1366 - The Goss: Aussie Farmer is Breeding Super Sheep
In today's episode... G'day, legend! Get ready for a ripper of a chat on this week's "Goss" episode of Aussie English! Pete and the old man, Ian, are sinking their teeth into the nitty-gritty of Aussie sheep farming . We're talking about everything from the clever new ways farmers are breeding low-maintenance sheep (say goodbye to shearing and mulesing!) to the tough realities of keeping a farm afloat down under. You'll hear some fair dinkum insights…
AE 1364 - The Goss: Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Floods & Comes to Life
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Pete here, and this week on The Goss, I'm havin' a yarn with my old man, Ian, and we're diving headfirst into some bonza topics straight out of Australia! We're kicking things off by jawing about the wild weather we've been copping lately – from dry as a bone in Victoria to absolute buckets of rain up north. And speaking of rain, get ready to hear all about Lake Eyre filling up ! It's a proper rare event, only…
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In today's episode... Join Pete and Ian as they chew the fat about everything from local Aussie news to happenings overseas , plus whatever other interesting bits and bobs pop into their heads. This episode's a bloody goldmine for boosting your English listening skills , as you'll hear a natural, spontaneous yarn between two mates (well, father and son!). They kick off with a good old natter about their TV habits , with Ian raving about 1883 and getting…
AE 1353 - The Goss: How the Australian Property Market Got Cooked!
In today's episode... G'day, legend! Ever wondered why buying a house in Australia feels like chasing a rapidly accelerating dragon? This week on Aussie English, Pete sits down with his old man, Ian, for a classic "Goss" episode that tackles the wild world of Australian property. They yarn about how bonkers house prices have become, reminiscing about the good old days when a house cost a mere £500! We dive deep into Ian's theories on why things went…
AE 1351 - The Goss: Aussies React to Boss Saying He Must Be Called "Sir"
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Fancy a bit of a yarn about what's fair dinkum in Aussie workplaces? Well, in this week's episode of Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, chew the fat about a hilarious story that popped up on Reddit. Turns out, someone got a bit of a telling-off for calling their boss "mate"! So, should you be chucking around "mate" at the office? And what's the deal with calling someone "sir" Down Under? Pete and Ian have a…
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PlusAE 1349 - The Goss: What Doesn't the Australian Media Show Us [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day, everyone! Pull up a chair and chuck on your headphones 'cause in this week's yarn, Pete's joined by his old man for a good ol' chinwag about what's been goin' on, both here in Oz and across the ditch (and further!). We kick things off wondering what the rest of the world really knows about us Aussies – turns out, maybe not much beyond the bushfires and Hollywood stars! Then we dive into some ripper topics that might not…
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