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28 podcasts tagged "the goss australia"
AE 1392 - The Goss: Why are Aussies Being Asked to Hunt Bugs?
In today's episode... G’day legends! In this week’s episode of Aussie English, Pete sits down with his dad, Ian Smissen, for a classic Goss chat about all things bugs, birds, and citizen science Down Under. You’ll hear how everyday Aussies are getting involved in a nationwide bug hunt, snapping pics of insects and uploading them to databases—all with nothing more than a mobile phone and a bit of curiosity. From birdwatchers logging their feathered finds…
AE 1386 - The Goss: What TV Shows Are We Watching?
In today's episode... G’day legends! Pete’s back with another ripper Goss episode of Aussie English, joined by his dad, Ian Smissen. Settle in for a laugh and a yarn as the two chat about the week’s telly — from epic new shows like Chief of War and Alien Earth to all-time favourites like Heartland , Yellowstone , and Stargate . They dive into what makes a good series tick — epic scenery, great storytelling, and those shows that just hook you from episode…
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 1097 - The Goss: The 'Novax' Djokovic Saga
In today's episode... The whole nation of Australia is gripped with the latest Novak 'NoVax' Djokovic saga ! Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic flew to Australia to play in the 10th Australian Open . But because he is unvaccinated (possibly still at the time of this episode coming out), he got sent home ! He's a great tennis player and all, but the Australian government won't allow unvaccinated people into the country. Join us today as we talk about…
PlusAE 1067 - The Goss: Swearing, Honorifics, & Australia's Informal Culture
In today's episode... Hey there, you mob! How's it going this week? I got my dad Ian on the podcast today and we're talking about SWEARING . Yes, those people who have 'colorful vocabulary' -- we talk about how people learn how to swear. It's funny to think that we all know how to do it, but you'd be the last person to teach someone how to swear. Also, we talk about honorifics ! Honorifics are words that imply or express a high status, politeness, or…
PlusAE 1058 - The Goss: Training Bacteria to Eat Metal Mining Waste
In today's episode... Hey you guys, we got a very interesting topic today! Meet Nadac Reales , a biotechnologist from Chile. This brilliant scientist is currently doing tests with extremophiles - an organism that is able to live in extreme environments . Chile, being the world's largest producer of copper, is currently experiencing a lot of problems with mining waste. Reales was able to 'harvest' these iron-oxidizing bacteria called Leptospirillium . She…
PlusAE 1044 - The Goss: Inventor of AFL Found to Have Massacred Indigenous Tribe
In today's episode... Such a discovery! According to a Melbourne researcher named Gary Fearon , Tom Wills , the co-inventor of the Australian Rules Football (the AFL) , participated in reprisal attacks against Aboriginal men on Cullin-la-ringo . Guess where he found it? In a publicly available Chicago Tribune news article from 1895 . It had been sitting out there in the open yet no one had discovered it until Gary did. On this episode, my dad Ian and I…
AE 1042 - The Goss: Swarm of Bees Massacres 63 Endangered Penguins
In today's episode... The title sounds a tad morbid, doesn't it? Because it is. There were 63 South African penguins found dead from bee stings around their eyes and flippers - the only parts of their bodies without fur. There were also honeybees found dead on the scene. Do you remember that honeybees die too once they sting something? Apparently, a swarm of bees attacked a waddle of penguins in Simon's Town, Cape Town . In this episode, we discuss the…
PlusAE 1037 - The Goss: NSW Premier Resigns Amid ICAC Corruption Investigations
In today's episode... G'day, you mob! We got a hot topic on the podcast today! NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigns when the NSW ICAC (NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption) says they are going to investigate her on conduct that "constituted or involved a breach of trust" . Listen in today as we talk about what we think about Gladys' under the table deals and her pretty much mishandling everything. And finally, we dabble a bit on the Australian…
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