Aussie English

Pete Smissen
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15 snips
Nov 30, 2025 • 17min

AE 1392 - The Goss: Why are Aussies Being Asked to Hunt Bugs?

In this engaging conversation, Ian Smithson, the father of the host, shares his insights on citizen science and wildlife recording. They dive into a nationwide bug hunt that utilizes smartphones and AI to document insect populations. Ian discusses the importance of verifying sightings through community databases, as well as the value of using photos and audio for monitoring wildlife. The duo also explores innovative community-driven projects for landscape monitoring, emphasizing how neighborhood engagement enhances local ecosystems.
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Nov 16, 2025 • 20min

AE 1390 - The Goss: The Internet is Drowning in Fake AI Video Slop

Ian Smisson, the father of the host and a tech-savvy thinker, joins the discussion on the alarming rise of AI-generated media and misinformation. They delve into how teenagers struggle to tell real videos from fakes and critique the spammy nature of stylized AI images. The conversation shifts to the dangers of deepfakes in legal settings and the erosion of public trust in video evidence. Ian emphasizes the need for critical thinking and skepticism in today’s click-driven information landscape, urging listeners to verify sources and question motives.
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Nov 2, 2025 • 11min

AE 1387 - Chapter 3: Before We Got the Deeds - On Our Selection

Join a fascinating journey into the struggles of a family settling on the rugged Darling Downs! Discover their hard work to earn land deeds, dealing with kangaroo invasions, and chaotic dinners disrupted by their dog. Laugh at the mishaps involving a mysterious traveler and a stewed kangaroo rat dinner, before the bittersweet moment when the family finally receives their deeds. But not without a heart-wrenching twist as the long-awaited prize brings unexpected troubles!
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Oct 26, 2025 • 29min

AE 1386 - The Goss: What TV Shows Are We Watching?

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1386👉 Australian Pronunciation Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
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Oct 22, 2025 • 16min

AE 1385 - The Goss: Why Are Queenslanders Migrating to Tasmania?

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1385👉 Australian Pronunciation Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
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Oct 19, 2025 • 16min

AE 1384 - The Goss: The Fittest Sports Players Are...

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1384👉 Australian Pronunciation Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
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Oct 12, 2025 • 14min

AE 1382 - The Accent Mistake That Keeps You Stuck

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1382👉 Australian Pronunciation Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
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Oct 8, 2025 • 13min

AE 1381 - Why Do Aussies Speak English So Fast?

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1381👉 Australian Pronunciation Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/apc100 👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
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Oct 5, 2025 • 7min

AE 1379 - Chapter 2: Our First Harvest - On Our Selection

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1379👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***
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Sep 28, 2025 • 26min

AE 1378 - Pete's 2c: What Did You Think of the Anti-Immigration Protests?

Send us a text👉 Listen to this episode on the podcast: https://aussieenglish.com.au/1378👉 Download FREE English Learning Resources: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free👉 Join my 5-Day FREE English Course: https://aussieenglish.com.au/free-course/👉 Join the Premium Podcast here & access 1000+ episodes: https://aussieenglish.com.au/podcastIf you're someone learning Australian English as a second language and you want to improve your pronunciation, reduce your foreign accent and sound more like an Australian when you speak English, check out my content at Aussie English!And grab my Australian Pronunciation Course here - https://www.aussieenglish.com.au/courses#australianaccent #aussieenglish #learnenglishwithpete #australianenglish #learnenglishonline  #aprenderinglêsonline #learnenglish #aussieenglishacademy #australianpodcast #languagepodcast| FOLLOW AE |- Facebook- Instagram- Website- Twitter| ENGLISH COURSES | - Australian English Pronunciation- Phrasal Verbs- Spoken English| AE ACADEMY |- Join the AE Academy| AE PODCAST |- Free Podcast- Premium Podcast*** Music from Artlist - License Number 524222 ***

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