Easy Stories in English

The host discusses a controversy over a blasphemous phrase, apologizes, experiments with recording formats, changes transcript availability, and adjusts premium content. Personal updates include live streams, Easter experience, mindset shift, pricing adjustments, and collaboration plans. The episode concludes with a promotion for English classes and invites subscribers to the email newsletter.

An old man lives in a crooked, old house that is falling apart, with a kitchen at the top of a big hill. Despite advice to leave, he stays, but the house eventually ensures he can never leave. The story explores themes of refusal to give up on a unique home and the mysterious fate of its eccentric owner.

In this podcast, explore a captivating Australian Aboriginal tale where Dinewan, a curious emu, and Bohra, a magical kangaroo, embark on a desert adventure. Follow their journey as Dinewan yearns to witness Bohra's spirit and learn a valuable lesson about trust and vigilance in relationships.

The podcast explores the speaker's diverse performance experiences, from storytelling in a sauna to singing in a church choir. They reflect on the challenges and joys of different performance settings, such as open mic nights and community talk shows. The speaker also shares personal reflections on gratitude, language learning insights, and the importance of feedback.

Follow Sam's comedic journey at Corpse Incorporated as he avoids interactions, deals with office politics, and faces security concerns. Tension escalates as he confronts a colleague and receives surprising news, leading to an unexpected dilemma.

A cat hunts mice in town, prays in fields, learns to be holy. Explore cultural and religious themes, hunting methods, prayer beads, and sins. Cat transforms into holiness but fails. Moral lesson on actions vs. words.

Exploring the challenges of forming stable relationships in your 30s due to technology-induced 'no contact' culture. Finding solace in spending time alone, going on self-dates, and focusing on simple activities like darning socks. Reflecting on the importance of voice communication and deep human connections in the digital age. Contemplating the balance between individuality and the desire for meaningful friendships and love in a changing society.

A widow visits her husband's grave in the land of the dead but struggles to find him. Themes of death, ghosts, and loneliness are explored as she embarks on a journey with a mysterious man on a white horse. The story touches on love, loss, and unexpected companionship, with a cautionary ending in the town of Salta.

Buddha organizes a race to say goodbye to animals, naming the years after them in order they win. They discuss the concept of zodiac signs, its significance, and beliefs about personality. They reflect on education, cheating, talents, and indifference. The animals participate in a race to reach Buddha, showcasing different strategies and the exclusion of a cat.

The podcast celebrates its 200th episode and reflects on five years of podcasting. The host shares personal updates, including performing at a queer storytelling night and adjusting to being single. They also discuss the war in Palestine and highlight the ongoing conflict and power imbalance between Israel and Palestine.