AE 1102 - The Goss: Where Did the Drop Bear Myth Came From?
Send us a text Has anyone told you about the drop bear in Australia?It is known to be a rabid-looking bear that will literally drop from trees and eat your insides!Well, I want you to know that this is simply a very popular myth in Australia. It is so popular that some tourist attractions even sell "drop bear protection hats"!Join us today as my dad Ian and I talk about the origins of the drop bear myth and how it became popular.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions her...
2 Feb 202224min
AE 1101 - Interview: 109 Days Alone in the Australian Outback with Anthony Elorrioroz
Send us a text Welcome to the Aussie English podcast! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Anthony Elorrioroz, my very good friend from France! In today's interview episode, we get to talk about how he made his bold move of moving to Australia. How he got a working holiday visa, then a permanent residency, until being granted citizenship.He also shares that he didn't actually WANT to study English! But when he realized how fun it is learning a new language, he definitely worked on...
31 Jan 20221h 13min
AE 1100 - Expression: Egg Someone On
Send us a text Happy Sunday, you mob!Here's another English expression that you may have heard before: to egg someone on.No, not throwing an egg at someone's face - that'll get you into trouble!In today's episode, I will teach you all about the English expression "to egg someone on".I'll break down the meaning of the words in the phrase, as well as give you example situations where you can use this expression.I will also be answering a question from Chairuladi. He asks about the difference be...
30 Jan 202221min
AE 1099 - Interview: Gastro, the Spice Trade, & the History of Swearing with Kyrin Down | Part 1
Send us a text G'day, you mob! Let's welcome back Kyrin Down on the podcast!In this episode, we talk about COVID in Queensland versus Victoria because Kyrin's up in Queensland. We trade gastro stories and talk about street food in foreign countries and how we've been food poisoned before.We talk about the Spice trade and the Dutch East India Company from the 1700s to 1800s and the miserable lives of sailors. We also talk about what they used to eat, preventing scurvy, that sort of stuff.We ta...
28 Jan 202229min
AE 1097 - The Goss: The 'Novax' Djokovic Saga
Send us a text 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 what we think about the Aussie government denying Djok...
26 Jan 202228min
AE 1096 - Expression: Fall Victim to Something
Send us a text Welcome back to the Aussie English podcast!We got another English expression episode today -- "to fall victim to something".As always, I will break down the meanings of the words in the phrase, and also explain what the phrase means in its entirety.I'll also answer a very intriguing question from Harris and he asks how one should respond to racist comments -- yeah, this really stirs up something in everyone, doesn't it?I will also be giving out example situations where you can ...
23 Jan 202217min
AE 1095 - Interview: Digging into Palaeontology and Fossils with Dr Matthew McCurry
Send us a text Here's an exciting interview episode for you, guys!Meet Dr. Matthew McCurry, an Australian palaeontologist and one of my best mates during my PhD.He and his team at the Australian Museum learned about a farmer who found an impressive fossil that dates back millions of years!Join us as we discuss why the team initially kept the discovery site a secret and why the fossils found at McGrath Flats are so precious.Is there anything you want to ask me? Drop in your questions here: htt...
21 Jan 202232min
AE 1094 - The Goss: Australia's Most Dangerous Race is Cancelled
Send us a text Welcome back to The Goss!In today's episode, we talk about Australia's most dangerous horse racing club!Yes, the Wallabadah Jockey Club has closed down after 169 years of operation.Race organizers have concluded that its race track no longer meets NSW's horse racing standards. This is because of the race track's terrain - it has up hills and down hills, with a nine-metre decline towards the home stretch. A perfect recipe for horse racing disasters, isn't it?Join us as we talk a...
19 Jan 202218min
