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PlusAE 1411 - The Goss: The Smissen Family Pet History, and Parenting Talks [Members Only]
In today's episode... Welcome back to another "Goss" episode of Aussie English! Today, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, to chat about something we all love (and sometimes get frustrated by): our pets. We kick things off with a classic "con artist" story—my cat Peaches, who’s mastered the art of tricking me into double-feeding her. But it’s not all laughs; we also get into a bit of a "deep dive" on the loss of our family guinea pig, Bazza.…

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 1157 - The Goss: Got a Tattoo? You Can't Come in!
In today's episode... Welcome to another Goss episode here on the Auss ie English podcast ! I found this online article about restaurants in Queensland banning people from entering their establishments if they have facial or neck tattoos. It sort of triggers Australians as people start to take sides. Some say that it’s good to have the ban because people find such tattoos offensive, while others rave that there shouldn’t be discrimination because these…

AE 1096 - Expression: Fall Victim to Something
In today's episode... Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast ! We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something" . As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety. I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it? I will…

AE 1095 - Interview: Digging into Palaeontology and Fossils with Dr Matthew McCurry
In today's episode... Here's an exciting interview episode for you, guys! Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry , an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD. He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years! Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious. Is there anything…

AE 1016 - The Goss: Are Aussies All Alcoholics? | Drinking Culture Down Under
In today's episode... G'day, mates! Here's another fun talk with my dad Ian Smissen on The Goss . In this episode, we talk about the Australian drinking culture . We talk about how it compares to the drinking culture in France and in the US. We also talk about the pubs here Down Under; how they are cared for by their owners, passed from one generation to another. But why exactly do people drink? Is it to drink everything and anything that you can stomach…
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