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AE 1320 - The Goss: What Are Our Hobbies?
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Ever wondered how hobbies have changed over the years? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete has a chinwag with his dad, Ian, about just that! From playing footy in the street to getting lost in video games, they cover it all. Ian talks about growing up in a time when sport was king, while Pete reminisces about the rise of video games and how they've shaped his generation. They also dive into the joys and…
AE 1316 - The Goss: Bird Photography and Favourite TV Shows
In today's episode... G'day legends! Crack a cold one and pull up a chair for another ripper episode of Aussie English. This time, it's a fair dinkum chinwag with my old man, Ian, about his epic quest to snap pics of as many Aussie birds as humanly possible in a single year. He set himself a challenge to photograph 366 different species (it was a leap year, after all!), and let me tell ya, it's been a wild ride. We're talkin' rare ducks at the bloody…
PlusAE 1315 - The Goss: "She Said No Fairy Bread. Should I Get A Divorce?" | Members Only
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Crack open a cold one and join Pete and his old man, Ian, for another ripper of a Goss episode. This week, we're chewin' the fat about everything from the sacred institution of fairy bread at kids' birthday parties (divorce-worthy if you disagree, apparently!) to the age-old question: are Aussies stingy when it comes to feedin' their guests? We're talkin' cultural clashes, the unwritten rules of shoutin' drinks at…
AE 1311 - The Goss: Phillip Island and AI
In today's episode... Crikey! This episode's a bit of a mixed bag, but a bloody good one, if I do say so myself! Dad and I had a yarn about our trip to Phillip Island, reminisced about childhood holidays, and got stuck into some proper Aussie yarns. We even talked about raising penguins in the bathtub! (Yeah, nah, you heard right! ) Plus, we had a chinwag about how bloody lazy those early explorers were when it came to naming places - "Oh look, a…
PlusAE 1308 - Non-Australians, What’s The Weirdest Thing About Australia?
In today's episode... Ever wondered what non-Australians find strange about the Land Down Under ? Join Pete and his dad, Ian, for a hilarious and insightful chat about all things quirky and unique to Aussie culture! From confusing parking signs and the prevalence of barefoot shopping to the abundance of noisy birds and our love-hate relationship with tradies, they delve into the things that make Australia stand out from the rest of the world. …
AE 1306 - The Goss: What Do You Like About Being Australian? | r/australian
In today's episode... G'day, legends! Welcome back to a ripper new episode of The Goss! This week, my ol' man Ian joins me for a chinwag about a Reddit thread r/askanaustralian that got us thinking: What DO Aussies love about being Aussie? We dive deep into the classic Aussie quirks – from scoffing down mountains of Milo and growing up near the beach (lucky us!), to living on our own massive island continent, spreading the good word about…
AE 1303 - The Goss: Grey Nomads & Retirement in Australia
In today's episode... G'day, listeners! Ever wondered what it's like to retire in Australia? In this episode of Aussie English, Dad and I have a yarn about the ins and outs of superannuation, pensions, and the whole retirement shebang. We touch on everything from the history of retirement in Oz to the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on our savings. We even discuss the "grey nomad" lifestyle and the challenges of housing affordability. Plus, we share…
PlusAE 1301 - The Goss: Rudest Aussie Slang Quiz with My Dad | MEMBERS ONLY
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Just wrapped up a bonza chat with my old man Ian Smissen here on the Aussie English podcast, and let me tell ya, it was chockers with laughs! We dove deep into the wild world of Aussie slang, sharing a ripper list of funny terms for everyday things. From "Dapto briefcases" to "bachelor's handbags," we had a good ol' chinwag about the unique ways Aussies express themselves. We even touched on some classic Aussie…
AE 1297 - The Goss: How 'Dropping In' Culture Has Changed in Australia
In today's episode... Ever wondered if it's still okay to just "drop in" on your mates in Australia? Join Pete and his dad, Ian, as they dive deep into the changing etiquette of unannounced visits in this episode of The Goss. They'll share hilarious personal stories, reflect on how societal norms have shifted over time, and discuss the impact of technology on our social connections. From childhood memories of roaming free to the challenges of maintaining…
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