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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. 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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

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

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

On October 27th in world history:1904: The New York City Subway system officially opened, becoming one of the world's largest and busiest public transportation systems. The subway's first line, known as the "IRT" (Interborough Rapid Transit), began operation, and it played a significant role in the development and growth of New York City.1936: Wallis Simpson, an American socialite, filed for divorce from her second husband, Ernest Simpson. This event would have significant historical consequences, as King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom would later abdicate the throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, sparking a constitutional crisis.1962: During the Cuban Missile Crisis, U.S. Navy reconnaissance planes took photographs revealing the presence of Soviet missile bases in Cuba, escalating the tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union and bringing the world closer to the brink of nuclear war.1988: Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, approved the Civil Liberties Act, which formally apologized for the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and provided reparations to survivors. This act acknowledged the injustice and discrimination faced by Japanese-Americans during the war.2010: The Chilean miners who had been trapped underground in the San José Mine for over two months were successfully rescued. The operation captivated the world's attention, and all 33 miners were brought to the surface safely.These are just a few notable events that happened on October 27th in history.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-this-day-in-world-history-october-27th/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

Scenario: I'm a young adult who recently moved out of my parents' home to pursue my dreams and gain independence. My parents have always been supportive of my choices, and we've had a close-knit family. However, my younger sibling, who is in high school, has been struggling with severe anxiety and depression, and my parents have been doing their best to support them.Now, here's the terrifying dilemma:My sibling's mental health has taken a significant toll on my parents. They're constantly stressed and sleep-deprived, and their relationship is strained because of it. My parents have asked for my help. They want me to move back home and take on a more significant role in caring for my sibling, both emotionally and practically. They believe my presence and support will alleviate the situation.However, I've worked hard to build my new life, and I'm on the verge of achieving my dreams and goals. Moving back home would mean putting my own aspirations on hold indefinitely. I fear that this sacrifice could lead to long-term regret and resentment, and I'm terrified that I might lose my newfound independence and opportunities.So, am I the jerk for not wanting to move back home to help my struggling family, even though it means potentially neglecting my own dreams and aspirations?Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-29-am-i-the-jerk-for-not-wanting-to-give-up-my-dreams/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

You've been roommates with Sarah for over a year, and things have generally gone well. You both share household responsibilities, and there haven't been significant issues.One day, Sarah approaches you and asks if her cousin, Jenny, can stay at your place for a few nights. Jenny is in town for a job interview and needs a place to stay. Sarah explains that Jenny is respectful and won't be a bother.You're generally a private person and value your personal space, but you want to be a good roommate and friend. You agree to let Jenny stay, but you have one condition: Jenny can only stay for a maximum of three nights.Jenny arrives, and everything seems fine at first. However, her job interview gets postponed, and she asks if she can stay a few more nights until the rescheduled interview. You start to feel a bit uncomfortable with the extended stay but don't want to come across as rude.After her interview is rescheduled again, Jenny asks if she can stay even longer until she finds a job and a place to live in your city. You're now feeling like your personal space is being invaded and the situation is becoming too much.You talk to Sarah about the situation and explain that you can't have Jenny stay for an indefinite period. Sarah is upset and says you're being unsupportive and not a good friend for refusing to help her cousin.Now you're questioning whether you're in the wrong for setting a limit on Jenny's stay, or if you're justified in wanting to maintain your personal space and boundaries. Do you think you might be the jerk in this scenario?Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-28-am-i-the-jerk-for-not-wanting-my-roommates-cousin-to-stay-with-us/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

You're part of a group project at work, and it's been a challenging and stressful assignment. The deadline is approaching, and you've all been working long hours to complete it. One of your team members, Sarah, has been contributing significantly less than everyone else and frequently missing important meetings, causing delays and added stress for the team.Frustrated by Sarah's lack of commitment, you decided to speak up during a team meeting and point out her lack of effort and the negative impact it's had on the project. You made it clear that you believe her actions are jeopardizing the project's success.Sarah looked hurt and embarrassed after your comments, and the rest of the team went quiet. The team leader thanked you for your honesty but suggested discussing the issue privately next time.Now you're wondering if you were in the wrong for calling Sarah out in front of the team, or if you were justified in expressing your frustration about her lack of effort.Do you believe you're the jerk in this situation?Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-am-i-the-jerk-27-am-i-the-jerk-for-calling-out-a-team-member-in-front-of-the-group/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

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack explains the meanings of three idioms which use the word "witch."Witch hunt: Refers to a campaign or investigation that targets a person or a group unfairly, often with the intent of finding wrongdoing, even if there is little or no evidence of it. Example: "The political scandal turned into a witch hunt, with everyone searching for a scapegoat."Witching hour: This phrase is often used to describe the late night or early morning hours when supernatural events are believed to be more likely to occur. Example: "Strange things always seem to happen during the witching hour."Witch's brew: Refers to a mixture of various substances, often in a messy or confusing manner. Example: "The experiment turned into a witch's brew of chemicals and reactions."Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-idioms-31-idioms-with-witch/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

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack answers a Would you rather? question by using an OREO format. If you would like to send in your OREO answers just follow the format:O: OpinionR: ReasonE: ExamplesO: Opinion restatedTranscript:00:00:00JackYou're listening to the A-Z English podcast.00:00:13JackWelcome.00:00:13JackInto the ABC English.00:00:14JackPodcast my name is Jack and I am one of the hosts of the podcast and today I'm doing a would you rather question and we like to call these Oreo episodes because Oreo stands for opinion.00:00:36JackAnd opinion restated Oreo.00:00:43JackAnd today's would you rather question is, would you rather be a famous actor?00:00:50JackOr a famous author.00:00:55JackAn author is just a writer. That's what that means. So you would be a famous writer, well known successful writer, or a famous actor.00:01:09JackTom Cruise or Angelina Jolie? Something like that.00:01:16JackAnd I'm going to give.00:01:17JackMy answer in an Oreo format.00:01:22JackAnd I'm going to do my best to.00:01:26JackGood examples.00:01:28JackOf why I am choosing my answer.00:01:32JackThe way I am.00:01:33JackAnd then what I would like you to do, the listener, I would like you to send your Oreos so.00:01:42JackState your opinion, give your reason.00:01:45JackGive your examples and.00:01:48JackRestate your opinion again, Oreo.00:01:52JackOn our website A-Z englishpodcast.com.00:01:55JackOr by e-mail A-Z englishpodcast@gmail.com.00:02:02JackOr join our.00:02:03JackWhatsApp group and go to the A.00:02:05JackTo Z English podcast chat room.00:02:09JackAnd you can state your opinion right there. And how do you find our WhatsApp group? Very simply, just go to our website atcenglishpodcast.com on the front page of our website. You can click the WhatsApp link and it'll take you right to world.00:02:29JackEnglish, which is connected to all kinds of different chat groups, and we even have free online zoom lessons.00:02:40JackSo if you want to get some free online zoom lessons from me, you can join our WhatsApp group and then you will get the link to the zoom.00:02:51JackThe zoom meeting.00:02:53JackAnd we have wonderful discussions in there.00:02:58JackAnd we do those Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. So five times a week.00:03:05JackAll right, so here's the the question again.00:03:09JackWould you rather be?00:03:11JackA famous actor.00:03:15JackA successful famous author.00:03:20JackI would rather be a successful author.00:03:25JackAnd I know that's a strange answer.00:03:28JackBut it's because.00:03:32JackI want to be.00:03:35JackFamous for.00:03:38JackMy mind, my brain.00:03:41JackAnd not for my appearance or.00:03:46JackYou know being.00:03:48JackA good looking actor or something? And I'm not saying I'm I'm good looking, I'm saying.00:03:54JackIf I were a famous actor, I would probably be good looking and I don't really value those that as much as I value intelligence. I think intelligence is more interesting and more important than beauty.00:04:14JackBeauty is nice. It's nice to.00:04:16JackYou can't.00:04:17JackBeautiful people.00:04:18JackThey're, you know, it's they're. They're beautiful. They're, you know, beautiful people are are pleasant to to look at however.00:04:28JackBeauty is only skin deep.00:04:32JackAnd and when you talk to somebody, when you read and listen to somebody.00:04:39JackIf there is no.00:04:40JackSubstance inside of them, if they're not, if they don't have a good brain.00:04:49JackYou know, good intelligence.00:04:53JackThey're not intelligent, then they're boring.00:04:58JackRight, beauty.00:05:00JackIs is OK for a moment.00:05:05JackA conversation.00:05:07JackA lifetime relationship with an author.00:05:12JackYou know? Uh.00:05:13JackReading their books, waiting for the next book.00:05:16JackTo come out.00:05:18발표자That I want.00:05:19JackThat kind of relationship with a fan base, people that people that love me and or like me and appreciate me for my mind, not for my appearance, which I think is a lot of what being a famous actor is now. Obviously, it's not just beauty because.00:05:38JackThere are actors have to be.00:05:41JackGood performers, they have to be able to.00:05:46JackPretend to be somebody else, and that's a that is a talent. I'm not saying actors are stupid. I'm not saying actors are on talented. I'm saying that is a talent, but I think.00:06:01JackA part of.00:06:02JackThat is about appearance, just looking good on the screen and.00:06:10JackA writer and author.00:06:13JackIs just.00:06:15JackCreating an entire world.00:06:17JackFrom nothing, just from their mind.00:06:21JackJust from their mind.00:06:23JackThey're creating an entire universe.00:06:28JackA writer is like.00:06:30JackA God.00:06:32JackBecause they get to create the world that all the people in their story live in.00:06:39JackThey get to tell the people what to do.00:06:42JackThey get to tell the people what to say.00:06:45JackThey create the story.00:06:49JackYou know when.00:06:50JackWe think about.00:06:51JackWords we don't like the word history.00:06:55JackRight. We don't think about that word very often, but what does it mean? His story, his story, his story.00:07:03JackRight you create.00:07:06JackA story.00:07:08JackAnd that is completely.00:07:11JackThe writers story they they create it. They sit down at a computer and look at a blank screen.00:07:20JackAnd then they think of ideas.00:07:23JackAnd they type them out or write them out or however they do the whatever they're writing process is.00:07:33JackAnd they put that story those words onto a blank page, and they do it again. And again and again until they have hundreds of pages.00:07:46JackThat came started with nothing, and then they have hundreds of pages with thousands of words.00:07:55JackThat's amazing to me.00:07:57JackAnd if people respected me for doing that.00:08:01JackI would feel a lot prouder than if I were just a famous actor. Now, on the other hand, being a famous actor means you get to go to great parties and you get to be hang out with lots of the beautiful people and famous people and you get to have a lot more money than writers make.00:08:22JackAnd yes.00:08:23JackThe lifestyle would be very.00:08:28JackVery nice.00:08:32JackI feel like the respect that a writer gets.00:08:38JackAnd is is better?00:08:40JackThan the fame that an actor gets. So For these reasons.00:08:46JackI would rather be a successful author.00:08:51JackThan a famous actor.00:08:54JackThat's my answer.00:08:56JackI know it was a long Oreo.00:08:59JackBut I have to fill up this episode somehow because I'm doing a solo episode. So.00:09:08JackIt I need to I need to keep talking a little bit. Your Oreos can be much shorter than this one, but I would love to know what you think about this. So leave a comment on our website A-Z englishpodcast.com.00:09:24JackGo to send me an e-mail A-Z englishpodcast@gmail.com or go to our homepage. The the front page of our website. Click on that WhatsApp link and join our WhatsApp group. There's so much to do in there. It's an amazing group.00:09:42JackI know you'll love it and with that.00:09:44JackSaid I will see you next time. Thanks everybody.00:09:47JackBye bye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-oreo-35-would-you-rather-be-a-famous-actor-or-a-successful-author/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