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AE 1229 - The Goss: The Matilda’s Have Made Aussies Addicted to Soccer
In today's episode... Join me and my dad, Ian, in this Goss episode on the Aussie English podcast as we chat about the awesome success of Australia's women's soccer team, the Matildas , at the Women's World Cup. We're going to spill the beans on how these Matildas totally smashed expectations and became the talk of the town, all thanks to having the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. We also dive into the mystery of why soccer isn't as big as other…
AE 1228 - The Goss: Aussie Olympic Hero Saves 4 Lives - Becomes Local Hero!
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Join me and my dad, Ian Smissen, as we chat about what's happening in Australia and all over the world! So, if you've been following the podcast for some time now, you might have heard me talk about the phrase "doing a Bradbury." It's a super cool Aussie saying that comes from the story of a guy named Stephen Bradbury, who did something amazing at the 2002 Winter Olympics. We'll spill the beans on what this saying…
AE 1221 - The Goss: Dog Turds and Veggie Ice Cream
In today's episode... Welcome back to another The Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, join Pete and his dad Ian as they dive into the 'interesting' world of dog poop and the impact it has on our surroundings. Yes, as in the spread of bacteria and parasites, and the importance of responsible pet ownership. But the conversation doesn't stop there! Our hosts take a delightful detour into the realm of ice cream. Have you ever…
AE 1220 - The Goss: 135 Year-Old Message in a Bottle
In today's episode... Welcome back, language learners! In today's episode on the Goss, with my dad Ian Smissen, we dive into an extraordinary discovery that took place in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture this: a 135-year-old message in a bottle! A curious woman stumbled upon this ancient message right in her own home. Can you imagine the excitement? The note was penned by two local workers way back in 1877. It's like stepping into a…
AE 1219 - The Goss: Aussies Are Eating More Crocs Than Ever!
In today's episode... Join Pete and Ian for an exciting (and mouthwatering) episode of The Goss, where we dive into news, weather, and culinary adventures in Australia and beyond! In this episode, our friendly host and his father engage in a delightful conversation about the growing popularity of crocodile meat. We kick off the discussion by exploring the fascinating trend of using crocodile meat in burgers and various dishes across Australia. Believe it…
AE 1218 - The Goss: Dad's Trip to Darwin and Central Australia via The Ghan
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast! Get ready to join Pete and his dad, Ian, as they chat about Ian's recent trip to the beautiful Northern Territory and South Australia. They'll talk about the cool things Ian saw and the interesting stories they learned along the way. Ian visited some awesome places like Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, and Uluru. They'll discuss Darwin's history, including the…
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PlusAE 1183 - The Goss: Why You Should Never Call Australians 'Buddy' [Members Only]
In today's episode... Welcome back to this week's Members Only episode of The Goss! It's so interesting to know that with the English language, despite that it's all the same words, can have a different meaning when used in certain parts of the world. The term of endearment 'buddy' means 'a good friend' in the USA. But if you come here Down Under, and you start calling another (male) adult 'buddy', you'll get eyebrows rising - or even fists flying!…
AE 1182 - The Goss: Why Won't Gen Z Pick Up the Phone
In today's episode... Here's another weekend with my dad and me on the Aussie English podcast! In today's Goss episode, we talk about an article I found saying that Gen Zers (and Millennials) refuse to answer phone calls . Do you feel the same way, too? As the article implies, Gen Zers dislike answering phone calls because it feels intrusive. We also talk about how odd it is for Gen Zers to prefer text messaging to let out their thoughts, spending…
AE 1181 - The Goss: The Queen, the King, and Should Australia Now Become a Republic
In today's episode... Hey, you guys! How's it going this week? We went on a recent holiday at Inverloch so I got my dad Ian back on the podcast for another Goss episode. Today's episode is about this brewing question among Australians: Should Australia now become a Republic? You see, Australia has been having this difficulty on whether we switch to being a republic than being a Commonwealth. And now that Queen Elizabeth II has passed, talks about…
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