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227 podcasts tagged "ian smissen"
AE 1348 - The Goss: Aussie Teachers Used to Beat Kids with Sticks
In today's episode... Right then, you've got the lowdown on our chinwag with me old fella, Dad! This week on Aussie English, we're throwin' it back a bit and having a yarn about primary school in Oz. Join Pete and his legendary old man, Ian, as they chew the fat about how things were back in the day compared to what the little tackers are up to now. We're talkin' everything from massive classrooms and gettin' the cane (yep, seriously!) to whether our…
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PlusAE 1347 - The Goss: What Would It Be Like to Live for 1000 Years? [Members Only]
In today's episode... Right then, you legends! Fancy a bit of a chinwag about living for a thousand years? In this week's bonza episode of Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, get stuck into a proper yarn about what it'd be like to kick around for a whole millennium. They chew the fat about everything from whether your body would just give up the ghost after a few centuries to what on earth you'd even do with all that time! Would you become some…
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PlusAE 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…
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…
AE 1338 - The Goss: 10 English Idioms & Their Strange Origins
In today's episode... Alright, chucks, gather 'round! In this ripper of an episode, Pete and his old man, Ian, dive headfirst into the bonkers origins of some of those weird and wonderful English expressions we all use. You know, like "raining cats and dogs" or "kicking the bucket"? Yeah, those ones! They'll have you in stitches trying to guess where these sayings actually came from, with a few fair dinkum historical facts thrown in for good measure. Get…
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…
AE 1330 - The Goss: You'll Never Believe What This Bloke Found in His Wall
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Get ready for a ripper of a chat on this week's Aussie English Goss episode! Me and me old man, Ian, yarn about all sorts of stuff – from crazy discoveries like 50-year-old Christmas presents hiding in walls (what?!), to even crazier historical finds like ancient skulls and whisky bottles! We also have a good laugh reminiscing about all the classic Aussie childhood games and toys, like marbles, tazos, and Lego (who…
AE 1326 - The Goss: The Aussie Grandma's Taking Over the Beach
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever heard of Granny Grommets? These legendary women in Albany, WA are proving that age is just a number when it comes to catching waves! This week on Aussie English, Pete and his old man, Ian, chew the fat about these inspiring women who are making a splash (pun intended!) and getting international attention. We yarn about everything from what a "grommet" actually is (and the slightly dodgy way it's sometimes used!),…
AE 1325 - How to Retire With $1,000,000 in Australia
In today's episode... G'day legends! This week on Aussie English, Pete chats with his Dad, Ian, about everything from swimming in shark-infested (not really!) waters to the ins and outs of planning for your golden years Down Under. We're talking superannuation , pensions , the crazy cost of housing these days, and whether or not the government's got a clue what they're doing with the economy. Ian shares his own experience navigating the world of…
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