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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…
PlusAE 1156 - The Goss: Dad is Importing a Campervan from Japan
In today's episode... It’s been a while, guys! Welcome to a new Members Only episode here on the Aussie English podcast! I got my dad Ian Smissen back on the podcast, and he’s excited to tell us all about his latest interest: getting a campervan. Do you remember that big van in the tv series Breaking Bad? Camper vans are meant for you to have a “home away from home” . Dad shares that usual camper vans are bulky and hard to park in some locations, so he…
AE 1153 - Pete's 2c: Strewth! My Daughter Spat the Dummy!
In today's episode... Happy Sunday, guys! The kids are asleep and it's time for me to get on Instagram to answer your questions! In today's Pete's 2c episode, I talk about whether Australians say 'apartment' or 'flat'. Right, urban living quarters. There was also a question about what stuff one needs to take with them when going on a trip to Australia. Yes, besides your passport, there are things you ought to be bringing with you. I also got to tell a…
AE 1150 - Pete's 2c: Blokes, Cobbers, & Mates
In today's episode... Welcome to another Pete’s 2c episode! I really enjoy doing these episodes as I get to talk freely, like sitting down with you guys, and popping open a cold one! In today’s episode, I answer questions from my Instagram followers. I got asked if I like the US or the UK (which I found sort of hard to answer, haha). Then someone asked what I think about Brisbane & Perth, my favourite footy club, and if it’s hard to come to Australia…
AE 1109 - The Goss: Millipedes & the Weird Evolution of Cave & Deep-Sea Creatures
In today's episode... Welcome to another Goss episode here on the Aussie English podcast! In today's episode, we talk about a mega millipede found in Australia. A millipede is a crawling insect which is named so because it has so many legs. Despite being called 'millipedes', most species only have 750 legs or so. Until recently, Australian scientists found a Eumillipes persephone to have a whooping 1,300 legs ! What if insects can wear shoes? Join us…
AE 1108 - Interview: Farofa, Japan, & Cultural Identity with Kyrin Down
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast! In today's episode, we talk about wishing we could live in other places besides Australia. Like, Europe versus Australia. We wonder what it's like to live somewhere in Europe where you're surrounded by lots of different cultures, languages -- remember what they say about driving through Europe for a couple of hours and you hear the same word said in many different…
AE 1091 - Australian English vs British English | Reaction
In today's episode... Here's my take on the REAL difference between Australian English versus British English! Meet vloggers Joel and Lia who are British but live in Australia! In today's episode, I breakdown the differences in pronunciation between Australian English and British English . For example, there is a difference when saying the R sound if it's at the end of a sentence versus saying the R sound before a vowel sound. One thing that Joel and Lia…
AE 1090 - The Goss: Bugs Take Over Australia During La Nina
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! How's it going? What's the weather like today where you are right now? Because here in Australia, we are currently experiencing the La Nina phenomenon ! During La Nina , the surface ocean waters along the tropical west coast of South America cool. And even if it's far from Australia, this activity affects us here, and means a LOT of rainfall this summer. In today's episode, join my dad Ian and me as we talk about…
AE 1079 - Walking With Pete: Chasing Wedgies
In today's episode... Happy Boxing Day , you guys! So while you're unwrapping those presents, join me today in this Walking With Pete episode! 'Tis the season for families, so I took Kel and our kids to my grandparents' farm near Bendigo today. In this episode, I talk about some of the fondest memories I had here: helping out shearing sheep, listening to crazy magpies, and chasing wedgies. Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions…
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