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AE 1029 - The Goss: Rewilding Bandicoots, the Hollow hog Invention, and Why Eucalypt Forests have Evolved to Burn
In today's episode... How's the week going, you mob? Today, we're talking about fascinating animals and trees in Australia! One story is about bandicoots -- these are marsupials ; like kangaroos and wallabies; they just don't walk with their rear legs. Each time they dig, these little rat-looking animals contribute to the health of the ecosystem because this way, the soil catches more water and nutrients. Another story is about the adorable squirrels ! A…
AE 1028 - Expression: The Shit Hits The Fan
In today's episode... How's your weekend goin', guys? Here's another weekly English expression for you to practice! In today's 'poo-py' episode, I am going to teach you the proper use of the English expression "the shit hits the fan" - seems 'smelly', isn't it? Just by the expression itself, I think you may have an idea of its meaning. What do you think happens when someone throws that smelly matter at a spinning fan with everyone around it? I am going…
AE 1027 - 10 Deadliest Australian Animals | Part 2
In today's episode... And here we are on Part 2 of Australia's deadliest animals -- or so the video '10 Most Dangerous Animals In Australia' says so. Mmm, we're getting to the ones to the top of their list. I may have said nay to some of them but let's see here. #6 The one with one red stripe. #5 The one who can camouflage. #4 The one with pretty blue rings. #3 The one with terrifying teeth. #2 The one without legs. #1 The one with wispy tentacles. What…
AE 1025 - Interview: Raising Bilingual Children with Shana Thompson
In today's episode... I've been chin-wagging with the best people in the world while in lockdown! Today's guest is Shana Thompson , host of the American English Podcast ! Like me, she creates fun & educational content designed for intermediate to Advanced English learners. Ah mates, we've got much in common! We both do podcasts for English learners. We both married Brazilians (she's American, and I'm- well, you know that, don't you?!) . We both know…
AE 1024 - The Goss: Sense Making in the Modern Era of Social Media and Bullshit Artist Politicians
In today's episode... Welcome to another Goss episode here with me and my dad Ian Smissen ! Vaccination programs rollout all over the globe, each country raring to get their citizens vaccinated. Here in Australia, well, it's taking its time. In today's episode we talk about the latest news bits about vaccine rollout in Australia - because when certain areas have reached a target percentage of vaccinated residents, then they promise to ease down on the…
AE 1023 - Expression: A Fish Out of Water
In today's episode... Hey, you mob! Here is another English expression to add to your growing list of vocabulary! In this episode, I will teach you about the English expression "like a fish out of water" ! Maybe you've seen a fish pulled out of the water. It wriggles and flops around, right? How do you think the fish "feels"? That is our lesson for today! Also, I will be answering a question from @rurrochman -- "How often do spiders actually come out ?"…
AE 1022 - 10 Deadliest Australian Animals | Part 1
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! Australia is home to a great number of exceptional animals, and some of them are thought to be deadly . But how deadly are they really? In this episode, I got the video 10 Most Dangerous Animals In Australia on my screen - they got an incredible list here! 01:29 #10 The one with eight legs 04:24 #9 The one with massive jaws 07:05 #8 The one who can flatten its neck 11:11 #7 The one with strong venom Have you…
PlusAE 1021 - The Goss: Nuclear Submarine Deals and Waking Dragons
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast , a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events . In this episode, we talk about Australia canceling a $66 billion dollar nuclear submarine deal with France . And instead, Australia's going to deal with the United Kingdom and United States. And did you see that awkwardly funny moment when US President Joe…
AE 1020 - The Goss: The Taliban Take Afghanistan
In today's episode... Welcome to another episode of The Goss here on the Aussie English podcast , a talk show where me and my dad Ian Smissen discuss Australian history, culture, and current events . In this episode, we talk about the Taliban who recently took over Afghanistan . Due to the ANZUS Treaty (The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty) , Australia sends troops over there as well - and now they have all just pulled out after 20…
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