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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…
PlusAE 1343 - The Goss: Giving Up My Biggest Addiction [Members Only]
In today's episode... G'day legends! Get ready for another Goss episode where Pete sits down for a yarn with his old man, Ian. This week, they're diving headfirst into the world of caffeine , especially our beloved coffee! Pete shares his recent battle with drinking maybe a bit too much of the good stuff – we're talking the jitters, the dodgy sleep, and the surprising effects of cutting back from 7 cups a day (yep, you read that right!). Ian jumps in…
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 1337 - The Goss: Do You Know These 21 Common Aussie Slang Terms?
In today's episode... Righto, you lot! Grab a cuppa and chuck on ya tracky dacks, 'cause we've got a ripper of an episode for ya! Join Pete and his old man, Ian, as they dive headfirst into the bonkers world of Aussie slang. Ever wondered why we call flip-flops "thongs" or what the heck a "chunder" is? Well, buckle up, 'cause they're gonna crack open the esky on 21 (plus a few extra) classic Aussie expressions, sharing some hilarious stories and…

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 1332 - WOULD - Spoken Contractions in English
In today's episode... G'day, you lot! Ever get tangled up with those tricky "would" contractions ? You know, "I'd," "you'd," "she'd," and all that jazz? Well, chuck on your headphones and grab a cuppa, 'cause Pete's here to sort you out! In this ripper of an episode, we're diving deep into how to pronounce those contractions like a true blue Aussie. We'll be breaking down how to say "I would" and turn it into a smooth "I'd," and we'll do the same with…

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 1328 - HAVE and HAS - Spoken Contractions in English
In today's episode... G'day legends! Ever wondered why Aussies say "I've" instead of "I have" or how we figure out if someone "he's" gone or "he's" is gone? Well, chuck on your headphones 'cause this week's Aussie English episode is a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of contracting "have" and "has" with pronouns. We're talking "I've," "he's," "she's"—the whole shebang! We'll untangle the tricky bits, like those sneaky /z/ and /s/ sounds, and how context…
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