Easy Stories in English It's My Podcast and I'll Ramble If I Want To (Conversation)
Dec 15, 2025
Join a whimsical discussion about the nuances of holiday cheer in China, where Christmas feels muted. Discover the curious experience of trying bone marrow and pondering ancient eating habits. The conversation shifts to personal style transformations with a flair for old-world British fashion. Ariel shares travel plans to Japan, highlighting unique pronunciations of place names. Dive into the frustrations of video production and the desire for creative freedom, plus engaging thoughts on AI art and the importance of diverse challenges in language learning.
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Weekend Recording Despite Burnout
- Ariel Goodbody describes feeling exhausted after a week of work and still recording on a Saturday to keep the podcast going.
- They explain this fatigue comes from full-time teaching in Ningbo, China which consumes most of their energy.
Eating Bone Marrow In China
- Ariel recounts eating bone marrow at a high-end restaurant in China and imagining early humans sucking marrow from bones like yogurt tubes.
- They describe the marrow as tender, fatty, and almost animalistic to eat, paired with soft crunchy bread.
Newly Adopted Classic Style
- Ariel explains a recent style change: buying a wool coat, scarf, leather gloves and a trilby-style hat in China.
- They feel more comfortable dressing as an 'old world British gentleman' in China than they would in London.
