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AE 1410 - The Goss: Scotland, Safaris, and the Future of English - Dad’s 2026 Plans Revealed
In today's episode... Welcome back to another Goss episode! Today, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, to have a proper yarn about what’s on the horizon for 2026 and beyond. We kick things off with Dad’s big travel plans—he’s heading over to Scotland for five weeks! We dig into why he’s bypassing the whisky distilleries (mostly) to nerd out on the ancient Viking history and wildlife of the Orkney and Shetland islands . But it’s not all travel…
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PlusAE 1409 - The Goss: Winter Olympic Scams, Speed Skating & PenisGate [Members Only]
In today's episode... We’re officially in 2026, and you know what that means—it’s time for the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina! In today’s Goss episode, I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian, to wrap our heads around the action happening on the ice and snow. We dive into why Dad prefers "objective" racing over the "subjective" style points of figure skating, and we have a proper laugh over the bizarre "PenisGate" scandal rocking the ski jumping world.…
AE 1407 - The Goss: What TV Shows Were We Obsessed With As Kids?
In today's episode... Grab a cuppa and pull up a stump because I’m sitting down with my old man, Ian Smissen, for another classic "Goss" episode. We’re having a fair dinkum yarn about everything that’s been on our screens lately—and trust me, the old man has some strong opinions! In this episode, we’re diving into: The Game of Thrones Universe: Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a absolute ripper, but House of the Dragon feels a bit tedious. Sci-Fi…
AE 1406 - Expression: Take The Mickey
In today's episode... G’day you mob! Ever had a mate stir you up so much you didn't know whether to laugh or cry? Whether it’s a new haircut or a bit of a coffee spill, Aussies just love to have a laugh—usually at your expense! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most iconic expressions in the Australian language: To take the Mickey. We’ll chat about where this weird phrase actually comes from (hint: it involves some cheeky rhyming…
AE 1405 - Expression: Blind Freddy Could See That
In today's episode... G’day you mob! Ever had one of those moments where someone tells you something so incredibly obvious you just want to say, "No duh, mate!"? Well, in Australia, we don't say "no duh"—we bring up a legendary character named Freddy. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the classic Aussie expression "Blind Freddy could see that." We’ll break down exactly when to use it (and when it’s just a bit of banter), chat about my favorite…
AE 1404 - Expression: On Thin Ice
In today's episode... G’day, you mob! Ever done something and immediately thought, "Ooh, I’ve pushed my luck here" ? You know that feeling—the room goes quiet, your boss raises an eyebrow, and you realize you’re just one wrong move away from a total disaster. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the expression "on thin ice." I’ll walk you through exactly what it means, how to use it at work or with your mates, and why my Dad used to say it to me…
AE 1402 - Expression: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
In today's episode... G’day, you mob! In this episode of the Aussie English Podcast, Pete dives into the classic expression “to let sleeping dogs lie” and shows you exactly how and when to use it in real life. You’ll learn what this idiom means, where it comes from, and how it’s used to avoid dragging up old drama that’s better left in the past. Pete walks you through the vocab step by step, gives you heaps of relatable examples (from family barneys to…
AE 1401 - Expression: Go Down In Flames
In today's episode... Ever had a day where your plans don’t just fail, they absolutely explode in front of you? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete dives into the fiery idiom “to go down in flames” and shows you how to use it when things go spectacularly wrong in English. You’ll hear where this expression comes from, how it’s linked to early aviation and wartime history. Pete walks you through real-life examples, so you’ll know exactly when and how…
AE 1400 - Expression: What Goes Around Comes Around
In today's episode... Ever noticed how the universe has a wicked sense of humour? Someone nicks your park and then cops a giant bird poo on their windscreen… what goes around comes around, right? In this episode of Aussie English, Pete dives into this classic expression and shows you how to use it naturally like a true-blue Aussie. You’ll hear real-life stories about dodgy mates, workplace karma, random acts of kindness and even a parking-spot thief…
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