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Latest episodes

Nov 11, 2021 • 6min
Why is Super Mario so popular?
We talk about a famous video game character from the 80s.

Nov 4, 2021 • 6min
Should fast food sponsor sport?
Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events?

Oct 28, 2021 • 6min
Grime: Music from architecture
We talk about the music of Wiley and Stormy, and teach you related vocabulary.

Oct 21, 2021 • 6min
Where do your tips go?
We talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.

Oct 14, 2021 • 6min
Angela Merkel
Sam and Neil talk about the influential German leader and teach you related vocabulary.

Oct 7, 2021 • 6min
Smart tech and climate change
Could AI be used to help fight against climate change?

Sep 30, 2021 • 6min
Going through the menopause
Why don't people talk more about this aspect of women's lives?

Sep 27, 2021 • 6min
Bitcoin's energy cost
Bitcoin: is it an investment option for ordinary people?

Sep 23, 2021 • 6min
I love my language!
Neil and Sam talk about a woman's effort to keep her language alive.

Sep 20, 2021 • 6min
Why are people collecting NFTs?
What are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.