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Nov 1, 2023 • 11min

A to Z OREO 36 | Would you rather have a friend who is very similar to or very different from you?

Check out The Jack & 'Chill Podcast here!http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastTranscript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:12JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I am here with three of my good friends, Leila May and Hendrick. And today we are going to do a would you rather question?00:00:26JackAnd this one was brought to me by May, of course, because May is.00:00:31JackThe the Master of would you rather questions and today's would you rather question is, would you rather have friends who are similar to you or friends who are very different from you? And we'll start with Layla first.00:00:52JackLayla, what do you think?00:00:54LaylaOhh, that's the question really. A tough one. Do you know?00:01:01LaylaI think uh yeah.00:01:06LaylaI think I would rather have friends who are different from me because I don't want another virgin of me.00:01:16LaylaBecause I want my friends tell me my how to say my bad habits and I can learn something from them and they can learn something from me because we are different. We are not the same. We don't have the same for example.00:01:36LaylaHobbies and.00:01:39LaylaChallenge. So I think this is the benefit of the being of having friends who are different from you. So I think and they maybe will always point out my my mistake in a different way. I believe as they are.00:01:58LaylaTheir friends, they will use the the way that not hurt me at all to tell me about my mistakes.00:02:07JackRight. And even though it's more uncomfortable because you have to try new things, it'll be more interesting because you get to discover new things. Is that what you're thinking?00:02:18LaylaYeah, yeah, exactly. Exactly. Because if I have just a friends like me, I wouldn't go for something. You know, as you mentioned.00:02:19JackOK.00:02:30LaylaI will don't have any challenge. They will never help me, but when they are different, I think I believe they help me to go forward more and more and discover many, many different and new things.00:02:46JackYeah, OK, good. Alright. Alright. I think we I think you make a good argument there may. What about you? What do you think? Would you rather have friends that are very similar or very different from you?00:02:59MayWell, in this case definitely I prefer to have friends who are not the same as in.00:03:09MaySo in my personal life, I prefer. I mean, I enjoy to mix with people who.00:03:20MayAre not the same like me like I because the reason is actually because when we are sitting with the community who are actually say who staying with her, we will eventually talk.00:03:36MayAbout the same thing every day. And the worst part is we will gossip about each other so.00:03:44MayThat is what?00:03:44MayI don't really like.00:03:46MayI mean, I'm not saying that.00:03:47MayI don't gossip at all.00:03:49MayIf we are, if we are sitting with the same people from the same category, we will have more gossip. So that is one of the reasons and the next one is if we are around different people, we will have.00:04:08MayMore topic to discuss, so the conversation will be.00:04:14MaySo, uh, we will learn many things.00:04:19MayNot only from our own way.00:04:22MaySo that.00:04:25MayThat is my second mining next reason actually.00:04:28JackYeah, I like that because you're talking about drama. And when we talk about drama, you don't need to create drama. If you're with people who are different, because that's already kind of a dramatic situation, right? I mean, there's a lot to talk about. Yeah.00:04:42MayYeah, right.00:04:45MaySo when because when you're with different people.00:04:48MayThere, there's people.00:04:51MayThen we need to know our our real world like so they will share about theirs and at the same time we will share ours. So the conversation would be more entertaining, I think.00:05:03JackYeah. And when we're with the same people that we hang out with all the time that are very much like us, then we tend to create our own drama, right. We argue, we we.00:05:13MayYeah, right, they argue. They talk like they talk, like behind each other. So that is why I really, really dislike.00:05:21JackGo ahead.00:05:24JackYeah. And that's you make excellent points, OK. And your points are a little bit different than Layla's. But both of you are. You know, you're starting to build a very good argument for different friends. So, Hendrick, what do you think? Can you go against Leila in May or do?00:05:41JackYou agree with them.00:05:43HendrickYeah. For me, I think I'm open to have some friends that not very similar with me, but to be honest, in this case, I think I would better to choose to have friends that's similar with me. Yeah, because, you know, like right now, I have the experiences.00:06:00HendrickTo you know, live together with friends that you know it's very different with me, you know, like in this case of we, you know, like, I would like to study reading books and then they just like to hang out and, you know, like enjoy something and, you know, like.00:06:19HendrickBecause of, you know like.00:06:20HendrickThis difference is, you know, like and then it becomes like head disorder because you know, like when they ask me to hang out, I don't have time for them, you know. And then when I need to study, you know?00:06:32HendrickSometimes they don't understand.00:06:35HendrickWhich is, you know, it's quite difficult, but you know, when I, I think when you have like the friends that similar to you like you have the same hobbies maybe like you like to, like reading books maybe, you know, like you can spend your time together, maybe just reading.00:06:54HendrickTogether. But then you have friends.00:06:57HendrickThat are very similar with.00:06:58HendrickYou. That's what you deal with, that is.00:07:01HendrickYou know, like they have their.00:07:02HendrickOn needs and you know, like you, you also need to do yours, which is I think it's quite difficult.00:07:10JackRight. And you're the person who likes to, you know, your safe place is your, your sanctuary, is your your room. You know, you like to be there with your books in a quiet place, surrounded by academia. Your your academic subjects that you're studying.00:07:29JackAnd when you're in a situation where you're with very different people, that some of them are extroverts, some of them are introverts, but they all have different wants and needs. And it's very difficult for you, a person who likes to find a quiet place to read, it's hard to find that right.00:07:49HendrickSo you are right, you are right.00:07:52HendrickYou know, I think I'm OK to have friends. That's very similar, not similar with me. At least they they can understand me, you know? Like, yeah. At least they can understand what I need to do and what I don't want to do.00:08:07HendrickYeah. Yeah, because here, you know, it's quite hard because you know we, we, we.00:08:13HendrickWe came from different backgrounds here, you know, like from different backgrounds. And then, you know, sometimes it's quite hard to understand each other. Yeah. Because they want to do their things. And we also want to do our things.00:08:26JackYeah, alright. So now it's my turn and uh, we've got 2/2 for different and one for similar.00:08:31MayNow I do think that.00:08:37JackAnd I'm also gonna agree with Hendrick, and I'm going to say at my point in my life when I'm 46 years old, I don't need different friends who are different because.00:08:47JackI don't want.00:08:48JackTo go rock climbing on Saturday. I don't want to go hiking on Sunday. I don't want to sky Skydive on Thursday.00:08:57JackI have. I'm too old for all that stuff. I just want to do what I want to do and if I have to have a new friend, then I want them to also just want to do what I want to do because I'm just kind of stubborn, like I like my life the way it's.00:09:11JackOrganized it's, you know.00:09:16JackIt's the way I like it so I can only get along with people who are similar to me at this point in my life. I can get along with people who are different. I just don't think I could be close friends with those people I can get.00:09:28JackAlong with them.00:09:28HendrickYeah, that's me.00:09:29JackBut I can't be good friends with those people. So we're we're in an impasse here. We're stuck with two versus 2.00:09:38MayTo wear warm.00:09:38HendrickYeah, yeah, your eyes.00:09:40JackYou know.00:09:40JackThat is.00:09:41JackThat means that the listener is the tie.00:09:44JackSticker. So listeners out there you get to decide who wins this argument by writing into the website A-Z, englishpodcast.com or sending us an e-mail A-Z, englishpodcast@gmail.com or jump into our WhatsApp group, go to the A-Z English podcast chat room.00:10:04JackAnd let us know what you think there and we'll kind of we'll do a a poll in the WhatsApp group and we'll find out who's right, Leila and May or Jack and Hendrick. We'll find out. And with that said, we will see you next time. Thanks everybody. Bye bye.00:10:20MayOK.00:10:22HendrickBye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-36-would-you-rather-have-a-friend-who-is-very-similar-to-or-very-different-from-you/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Nov 1, 2023 • 5min

A to Z This Day in World History | November 1st

Check out The Jack & 'Chill Podcast here!http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastHere are a few notable historical events that happened on November 1 in the past:1512 - Michelangelo's fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was unveiled to the public.1765 - The Stamp Act went into effect in the American colonies, leading to widespread protests and opposition, which contributed to the American Revolution.1950 - Puerto Rican nationalists attempted to assassinate U.S. President Harry S. Truman at the Blair House in Washington, D.C.1952 - The first hydrogen bomb was successfully detonated by the United States during the "Ivy Mike" test on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific.1963 - South Vietnam's President Ngo Dinh Diem was assassinated in a coup d'état, marking a significant turning point in the Vietnam War.1993 - The European Union (EU) was established with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, formally known as the Treaty on European Union.2000 - The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1322, which demanded that Israel cease the use of force against Palestinians and called for a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian territories.2013 - India launched its first interplanetary mission, the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), which successfully entered orbit around Mars in September 2014.These are just a few historical events that took place on November 1 in different years. Keep in mind that many more events, both significant and lesser-known, have occurred on this day throughout history.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-november-1st/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 31, 2023 • 5min

A to Z This Day in World History | October 31st

Check out The Jack & 'Chill Podcast here!http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastOn October 31st, several significant events happened in history. Here are a few notable occurrences on this date:1517: Martin Luther, a German monk, nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. This event is considered the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.1864: Nevada was admitted as the 36th state of the United States during the Civil War. It is known as the "Silver State" due to its significant silver mining industry.1926: Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini passed away in Detroit, Michigan. He was renowned for his daring escape acts and illusionist performances.1941: The famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota was completed after 14 years of carving the faces of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln into the mountain.1984: Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her bodyguards, leading to a period of political turmoil in India.1993: The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 827, creating the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to prosecute war crimes that occurred during the Yugoslav Wars.1999: EgyptAir Flight 990 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, killing all 217 people on board. The cause of the crash remains a subject of debate and investigation.2011: The global population was estimated to have reached 7 billion people on this day, according to the United Nations.Halloween: October 31st is widely celebrated as Halloween in many countries, a holiday with origins in ancient Celtic and Christian traditions. It is a day for costumes, candy, and various spooky and fun activities.These are just a few of the events that have occurred on October 31st throughout history. This date has a mix of historical, cultural, and political significance.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-october-31st/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 30, 2023 • 5min

A to Z This Day in World History | October 30th

Check out The Jack & 'Chill Podcast here!http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastOn October 30th in world history, several significant events have taken place. Here are a few notable ones:1485 - The Battle of Bosworth Field: This battle marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England. Henry Tudor (Henry VII) defeated Richard III, leading to the establishment of the Tudor dynasty and the end of the Plantagenet rule.1735 - John Adams is Born: John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. He played a crucial role in the American Revolution and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.1938 - Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds" Broadcast: Orson Welles' radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds" caused widespread panic among listeners who believed that Earth was actually being invaded by Martians. The broadcast demonstrated the power of mass media to influence public perception.1961 - Tsar Bomba Test: The Soviet Union conducted the most powerful nuclear test in history, with the detonation of the Tsar Bomba, a hydrogen bomb. The explosion had a yield of 50 megatons, making it the largest artificial explosion ever.2005 - Civil War Ends in Liberia: The Second Liberian Civil War officially ended as a Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in Accra, Ghana. This agreement led to the resignation of President Charles Taylor and the establishment of a transitional government.2015 - Egypt's New Suez Canal Opens: Egypt inaugurated an expanded and modernized Suez Canal, which was intended to increase the canal's capacity and reduce waiting times for ships. The expansion aimed to boost international trade and the country's economy.These are just a few events that have occurred on October 30th in world history. Many other significant events have shaped the course of human history on this date.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-october-30th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 30, 2023 • 7min

A to Z Quick Tips 35 | Synonyms for "Scary"

The hosts explore synonyms for 'scary' like 'bone chilling' and 'hair raising', discussing their meanings and usage. They also share hair-raising travel experiences and introduce the Viator app. Wrapping up, they encourage listeners to use new vocabulary and promote Bakers grocery store.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 4min

A to Z This Day in World History | October 29th

Check out The Jack & 'Chill Podcast here!http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastHere are some notable historical events that happened on October 29th:1618 - Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer, writer, and courtier, was executed for his alleged involvement in a plot against King James I of England.1929 - "Black Tuesday" occurred on the New York Stock Exchange, leading to the Great Depression. Billions of dollars were lost, and this event marked the beginning of a severe worldwide economic downturn.1945 - The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was officially founded.1956 - Israel invaded Egypt's Sinai Peninsula during the Suez Crisis, leading to international condemnation and calls for a ceasefire.1969 - The first message was sent over the ARPANET, a precursor to the internet, marking the birth of the World Wide Web.1991 - The American Galileo spacecraft made its closest approach to the asteroid 951 Gaspra, providing valuable data and images of the asteroid.2004 - The European Space Agency's SMART-1 spacecraft entered orbit around the Moon.2008 - Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines merged, creating one of the world's largest airlines.These are just a few historical events that took place on October 29th. There are many more, as this date has significance in various fields and throughout different time periods.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-october-29th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 29, 2023 • 10min

A to Z Quick Chat 100 | The Jack & 'Chill Podcast

In the 100th Quick Chat episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss their new podcast "The Jack & 'Chill Podcast!"Check out their new podcast here:http://atozenglishpodcast.com/episodeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jack-chill-podcast/id1709902691https://redcircle.com/shows/the-jack-and-chill-podcastTranscript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:12JackWelcome to the A to.00:00:13JackZ English podcast my name.00:00:14JackIs Jack and I'm here with my co-host social and today is the 100th Quick Chat episode and for our 100th Quick Chat social.00:00:24JackI thought we could just talk about.00:00:27JackThe new podcast The Jack and Chill Podcast and UM uh. The first question I have for you is when did you come up with the name? Did it just hit you like a?00:00:37JackLightning Bolt or something?00:00:39XochitlYeah, I think it hit me because I've been thinking about this doing this a podcast like this for a while and I wanted. I thought the premise would be really interesting because.00:00:53XochitlFar apart in eight, we're about like 20 years apart, I guess and.00:00:57JackYeah. Yes.00:01:00XochitlIt's kind of almost, yeah, there's, like, a generation in between us.00:01:04JackWell, it's an odd friendship that you.00:01:06JackKnow they that.00:01:07JackWe forged because. Yeah, it's. It's like when, when would a 26 year old and a 46 or 47 year old, you know, have a conversation about anything really.00:01:20JackYou know.00:01:21XochitlRight. And I think it.00:01:22XochitlIt was just really cool because we had such a natural flow to things and we had so much to talk about and our perspectives on things are like different and our experiences are really different because we grew up in two completely different time frames and we're at 2 completely different life points. You know, I'm not married.00:01:40XochitlI live alone. I'm just like kind of starting my career. Are you already solidly new career married with a kid. And so I just thought, you know, it. It was just such a cool premise. And I was.00:01:52XochitlThinking, OK what?00:01:52XochitlWould we call this, you know, the?00:01:55XochitlWhat would we?00:01:56XochitlCall this and I kind of thought at first like, you know, Uncle Jack in social podcast or something.00:02:03JackAnd culture conservation.00:02:04XochitlI want her name.00:02:05XochitlTo be there and I was like, I don't know what's gonna.00:02:07XochitlBe with me and I'm like Oh yeah.00:02:09XochitlJack and chill perfect.00:02:10XochitlBecause it's like a play on on words and.00:02:14JackJack and Jill, Jack and Phil.00:02:14XochitlYeah, it just was a fun.00:02:17XochitlOn podcast to.00:02:18XochitlMe and our listeners got it right away our.00:02:20XochitlOur AZ listeners, when we put it in the chat, they immediately like ohh Jack and Jill, Jack and Jill. So I thought that was just really fun, yeah.00:02:29JackYeah, I think you're right about the the premise too, because you're kind of an old soul and I'm immature. It's almost like I you could you could take, take me down 10 years and probably move you up, you know, emotionally 10 years.00:02:50JackI mean, I think our, like you said, our experiences and probably some of our our worldview or you know points of view.00:02:58JackAre different, but I would say you know like we're.00:03:02JackWe we pretty much.00:03:03JackCome to the same conclusions a lot of times when it comes to, like politics and social issues and things like that, I think we usually agree on most of that stuff.00:03:13XochitlYeah, despite the.00:03:15XochitlDifferences in like our upbringings and our age gap and and like where we are in our life. I think fundamentally we agree on so many things and yeah.00:03:26JackOur personalities are, you know, we just kind of see in a kind of similar.00:03:30JackOK. And so I think that's what makes for good conversations in the in the podcast. That's why we can chat for one hour and it doesn't. We never lose steam. You know, we don't run out of things to say. We can just keep talking and talking and talking. Yeah.00:03:40XochitlRight.00:03:48XochitlIt's like we might have.00:03:49XochitlTo cut ourselves short because there's no.00:03:51XochitlOne there to.00:03:51XochitlDo it and we could keep going and we could go.00:03:54XochitlFrom one subject to the other, one to the.00:03:56XochitlOther one and.00:03:56XochitlJust keep going and going, it's like.00:03:58XochitlYou know it's it's crazy. So yeah, so.00:04:03XochitlI think that it works really well because.00:04:05XochitlWe have a lot.00:04:05XochitlTo say and a.00:04:06XochitlLot that we.00:04:06XochitlAgree on, and ultimately I think what we.00:04:09XochitlHave to say.00:04:10XochitlTo each other kind of enriches the.00:04:12XochitlSubject That we're talking about.00:04:14XochitlFrom each other's perspective.00:04:14JackYes, from my perspective too, because I, you know, I don't have access to, you know necessarily.00:04:25JackYour viewpoint, because your your experience is, is different because you're growing up. You're in your 20s right now in the 2000 twenties I grew, I went, I turned 20. I was in my 20s in the 90s, you know, so it's like.00:04:39XochitlThat's crazy because I was.00:04:40XochitlLike born in the 90s. So it's like, yeah.00:04:42JackYeah, I know. Isn't that just wild? I'm like, I turned 21 in, like 1998, you know, 199798. And you know, so for me it was like, you know, I'm very much a 90s kid. You know, I'm a 90s kid, but you're you.00:04:49발표자Right.00:04:57JackYou probably would consider yourself like a.00:04:59Jack2010 S.00:05:02JackKid, right. Like something like that.00:05:03JackOr 2000, yeah.00:05:03XochitlI guess he.00:05:06XochitlWas funny cause my generation kind of calls themselves 90s kids cause we were born in the 90s, but my childhood was was born in the mid to late 90s and so my childhood was mostly in the 2000s to 2000s tens and I was thinking that myself.00:05:25XochitlWe're not really.00:05:26Xochitl90s kids because 90s kids are people who.00:05:30XochitlWere kids in the 90s?00:05:31XochitlAnd we were like.00:05:32XochitlBabies in the 90s, we.00:05:33XochitlWeren't like, really.00:05:34XochitlChilling. So it's like.00:05:34JackYou know well, that's.00:05:36JackTrue, I'm a 70s kid. Really. I mean, but I I was born in the 70s, but I don't remember the 70s. But I do remember the 80s. Like, that's when I was a kid. Like when I think of Halloween, this is all stuff that happened in the 80s when ET was like a new.00:05:46발표자Right.00:05:48발표자Right.00:05:52JackMovie, you know, like, like these are these classic films that you that are, like, 30-40 years old, that you're, you know, that you probably watched because your dad made you watch it or something were in the theater. You know, when I was alive, when I was a kid. So yeah, it's, you know, Indiana Jones is like a.00:05:55XochitlRight.00:06:06XochitlYeah, yeah.00:06:13JackYou know, that was like.00:06:15JackA new movie for me.00:06:17XochitlRight. And to me it's like I.00:06:18XochitlDon't even watch it cause it's so.00:06:20XochitlLike stupid to me.00:06:21XochitlBecause I I don't.00:06:22XochitlMean to offend you, just like it. The premise is so sexist and and everything that.00:06:27XochitlWe know now basically you know so like.00:06:30XochitlRidiculous and problematic to people my age, you know? So if if if things think cause.00:06:32JackRight.00:06:36JackYeah, though it does have a lot of problems. The Indiana Jones, if you watch it now, today it it has a lot of problems. I we're now we're talking about movies. So this is definitely.00:06:49XochitlAnother proof.00:06:51JackEvidence. Yeah. Yeah. Like the format of the podcast. Like how, what?00:06:56발표자How did you?00:06:56JackPlan out the like 3 segments like yeah.00:06:59XochitlI kind of just go with the general topic and.00:07:04XochitlIt just comes to me, I don't really plan it. I mean, this is the most freaking jacked social thing ever is like, we don't plan anything. It's just weird. We we can get last minute pretty much every time, but it just kind of comes like a theme. Yeah. Like it's October. And so I wanted, you know, for the first episode I kind of wanted to talk about.00:07:15JackYou love the way you.00:07:25XochitlSome things I've been thinking.00:07:26XochitlAbout for a while that.00:07:28XochitlCultural things about the US that I thought would appeal to a wide range of listeners and that I thought we would have interesting perspectives on because Jack and I grew up in different time periods again and we.00:07:40XochitlSo and in different cultural households, you know, I grew up in a Mexican American household and Jack grew up in a house, all American or what we call all American Caucasian household. Yeah. And so I that was for our first episode. We talked a lot about the culture and how it's evolving because there are changes that I've noticed even in my relatively short lifetime.00:07:50JackRight.00:08:01XochitlAnd I wanted Jack's take on that. I thought that would be really interesting. And I think he delivered it. You know, you guys should listen because I think it's really cool to see how our experiences have differed over a lot of times and what we think about how things are currently, the current cultural climate in.00:08:17XochitlThe United States.00:08:18JackRight on. Yeah. So, uh, listeners out there, check out the the Jack and Chill podcast because this is, you know, social's idea and but I'm 100% in I think it's awesome. It's such a it's such a good.00:08:34JackIdea and yeah, I'm I'm excited to start the.00:08:38JackThe new pod.00:08:40XochitlThanks Jack and uh, I hope to see you guys there and I hope you guys enjoy it. If there's anything you guys would like to talk about, don't hesitate to leave it in the chat and yeah, follow our socials and we'll see you guys next time.00:08:53JackAlright, bye bye.00:08:55XochitlBye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-100-the-jack-chill-podcast/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 28, 2023 • 5min

A to Z This Day in World History | October 28th

On October 28 in world history:1492 - Christopher Columbus lands in Cuba: Christopher Columbus, during his first voyage to the Americas, made landfall in Cuba. This marked an important moment in the European exploration and colonization of the New World.1886 - Statue of Liberty dedicated: The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the United States, was dedicated on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It has since become a symbol of freedom and democracy.1919 - Prohibition begins in the United States: The 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, went into effect, marking the start of the Prohibition era.1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis: The Cuban Missile Crisis came to a head as U.S. President John F. Kennedy learned that the Soviet Union had agreed to remove its missiles from Cuba. This tense standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.2007 - Cristina Fernández de Kirchner becomes President of Argentina: Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was elected as the first woman President of Argentina, succeeding her husband, Néstor Kirchner. She served as the President until 2015.2014 - Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo crashes: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, a suborbital spaceplane, suffered a catastrophic in-flight breakup during a test flight, resulting in the death of one of the pilots and serious injuries to the other. This incident was a setback for commercial space tourism efforts.These are just a few notable events in history that took place on October 28.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-october-28th/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 28, 2023 • 50min

The A to Z English Podcast Introduces "The Jack & 'Chill Podcast"

Check out Xochitl and Jack's new long form podcast The Jack & 'Chill Podcast!In our very first Jack & 'Chill episode, Xochitl and Jack discuss the following topics: 1) How did you meet your friends before cell phones and social media? 2) Why don't people host parties anymore? 3) Why aren't grandparents involved in their grandchildren's lives these days?If you would like us to discuss a specific topic or offer some language or life advice, send us an email at thejackandchillpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!Intro/Outro Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_05_Mells_Parade/https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/power-pop/mutant-club/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/the-jack-chill-podcast-01-before-the-internet/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 27, 2023 • 14min

A to Z Quick Tok 64 | The History of Halloween

The history of Halloween is a fascinating blend of ancient traditions, religious influences, and commercialization. Here's a brief overview of the evolution of Halloween:Ancient Origins:Halloween's roots can be traced back to ancient Celtic festivals, particularly Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"). Samhain was celebrated at the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the Earth. People would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off malevolent spirits.Christian Influence:In the 7th century, Pope Boniface IV established All Saints' Day on November 1st to honor saints and martyrs. The night before, known as All Hallows' Eve, gradually merged with the Samhain traditions, giving birth to the term "Halloween."All Souls' Day:Following All Saints' Day, November 2nd was designated as All Souls' Day, a day to pray for the souls of the departed. All Souls' Day incorporated elements of the Samhain tradition, such as "souling," where people went door to door asking for food in exchange for prayers for the deceased.Immigration and Americanization:Halloween was brought to North America by Irish and Scottish immigrants in the 19th century. Over time, it evolved into a secular, community-centered holiday, shedding some of its religious overtones.Commercialization:In the 20th century, Halloween became increasingly commercialized. Costumes, decorations, and candy played a significant role in the holiday's transformation. Trick-or-treating, where children go door to door for treats, became a popular custom.Modern Traditions:Today, Halloween is known for a wide range of activities, including costume parties, haunted houses, pumpkin carving, and watching horror movies. It's a time for people of all ages to embrace their creativity and enjoy a good scare.Globalization:Halloween has also spread to other parts of the world, with varying degrees of adaptation and celebration. While it is particularly popular in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, many other countries now recognize and celebrate Halloween to some extent.The history of Halloween is a rich tapestry of cultural influences and traditions, making it a unique and beloved holiday with a mixture of ancient pagan and Christian elements that continue to evolve in modern times.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-64-the-history-of-halloween/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/Tik Tok:@atozenglish1Instagram:@atozenglish22Twitter:@atozenglish22A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out our You Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCds7JR-5dbarBfas4Ve4h8ADonate to the show: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/9472af5c-8580-45e1-b0dd-ff211db08a90/donationsRobin and Jack started a new You Tube channel called English Word Master. You can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aXaXaMY4P2VhVaEre5w7ABecome a member of Podchaser and leave a positive review!https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-a-to-z-english-podcast-4779670Join our Whatsapp group: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcodehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/eaters/simian-samba/audrey-horne/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-a-to-z-english-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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