In this Quick Chat episode, Xochitl and Jack discuss the idea of blood type determining our personalities, highlighting the limited number of blood types compared to the variety of personalities. They debunk the belief that blood type accurately predicts personality traits, exploring the impact of brain structure, traumatic injuries, and emotional trauma. The podcast challenges the notion of blood type personality, emphasizing the influence of experiences, genetics, and upbringing on our personalities.

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack talk about whether or not they believe in the idea of karma.Transcript:00:00:01JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast, where Jack and Social take you on a journey from learning the basics to mastering the nuances of the English language. Our podcast is designed for non-native speakers who are looking to improve their English skills in a fun and interactive way. Each episode covers a wide range of topics.00:00:23JackFrom grammar and vocabulary to slang and culture to help you navigate the English speaking world with ease.00:00:36JackWelcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I'm here with my co-host social. And today we are doing another quick chat episode and today's question is, do you believe in the idea of Karma?00:00:52JackAnd Karma is the idea that your actions come back to.00:00:57JackYou in some way.00:00:59JackSo do you believe in Karma?00:01:04XochitlUM, OK, I'm conflicted. As of typical Gemini.00:01:08XochitlI have like.00:01:08XochitlI always have two opinions about everything and this is one of those situations where I have two opinions on Karma.00:01:19XochitlBasically, I know that psychologically and logically, the world doesn't work that way. You don't get rewarded for good behavior, you don't get punished for bad behavior. I think a lot of it comes from our religious ideals.00:01:36XochitlThat there's like some kind of ultimate reward for the behavior. But I think if that were true, we wouldn't see a lot of like.00:01:46XochitlPoor people who work really hard, still being like poor enough to starve forever or rich people who rip everyone off, like still being.00:01:56XochitlBillionaires. You know, I think.00:01:58XochitlUltimately, logically, I believe that Karma is probably a non sequitur, which for our viewers who don't know what that means, it's means it's not really relevant or it there is no like link between these.00:02:12XochitlBut like spiritually on some level, I do believe in it and I have experienced it. And as we talked about in our last episode, sometimes I think we go back and like apply.00:02:27XochitlThe things that we believe in, like we see our memories through a filter. So it's like maybe I did something bad and a lot of bad things happen to me and I'm going to see it through the filter of like cause and effect like because I believe in karma these bad things happen to me because I did something bad and recently that kind of happened.00:02:49XochitlHad a couple of bad things happen already. At that point I think, but I lied about something pretty major to someone.00:02:58XochitlUM.00:03:04XochitlI will come clean about it. You know soon enough. But I did lie about something and I really dislike lying, which also can be another thing, potentially the stress.00:03:17XochitlOf doing something that you morally don't agree with, I think also puts some strain on your health and stuff, but I lied about something pretty major to someone important to me and.00:03:31XochitlAfter that I got like sick. I got my kidney infection. I twisted my ankle and a lot of stuff was going on and I was like, OK, I'm this is my fault because I did something bad that I morally disagree with. And because of that, Karma is coming back to bite me.00:03:48JackRight.00:03:50XochitlYeah. However.00:03:51JackOK.00:03:52XochitlJust so the quick side note that person did like some really terrible things to me and they seemed fine. So like what I mean is like, I don't know if I truly, but at least for myself personally, I do believe in.00:04:05XochitlIt sometimes how about you, Jack?00:04:09JackYou know in.00:04:10JackIn my own personal experience, I find that.00:04:16JackIn in like close relationships with people that that like like your example of like lying to each other or those kinds of things.00:04:27JackI do believe in Karma on a on a small scale on a small scale. I do believe in Karma, I think.00:04:35JackIf I am lie to to my friend, then I think something bad will happen or I will be exposed for being a liar later. And so I think I think those things do come back to to us. But as far as like everything.00:04:55JackBeing in balance to, you know, like you said, I think that in.00:05:01JackIn in the in general powerful people.00:05:07JackLie and cheat and they get away with it their whole lives, and they're relatively happy for their entire lives, and they never have to face any consequences for their actions and all all their people work really hard and do the right thing and they get.00:05:26JackUhm, completely ripped off. And uh by this, you know, lose everything. And they didn't do anything wrong. All they did was work hard and be honest. And so I I really just can't believe in karma.00:05:39JackBecause when I look at it on a large scale, it seems to not be true. But when it comes to small close relationships, like within families or small friend groups, then I think those are bad behavior does tend to be exposed. You can't really hide it from those people.00:06:00JackAnd so.00:06:00XochitlYou can't run from it.00:06:02JackYeah. So yeah.00:06:03XochitlI think I'm sorry. Go ahead.00:06:05JackNo, no, that's it. That's it.00:06:07XochitlI was just gonna say I think that in those cases it's less of like karma and more just getting exposed. It's not like unrelated bad things happen because you lied. It's like you got caught lying and now you have to face the consequences. So I'd say that's consequences more than karma, in my opinion.00:06:26JackYeah, I think you're right. I think you're right. I mean, maybe if I, if I tell a lie to someone really close to me and I have a lot of anxiety and stress, it might make me more likely to get sick. I think that those kinds of.00:06:39XochitlRight.00:06:40JackThings can happen too.00:06:42JackBut I feel like there's a there's a a good explanation for that that doesn't need.00:06:42발표자 3Think the.00:06:48JackAny magical?00:06:50JackYou know, terminology, you know we don't need to call it Karma, we can just.00:06:55JackCall it stress.00:06:57JackStress is bad for us.00:06:58발표자Right.00:07:00XochitlRight. And I and people who don't like really have a moral compass and don't see anything wrong with, like behavior like that. They don't say they don't get stressed and suffer the stress the same way you would if you if you did something that goes against.00:07:16XochitlMorals like they're people who lie and cheat and have and just sleep totally fine at night like a baby, right? Because we have no concept. But if you're someone who, like, actually cares about the people around you and is not selfish and has some empathy if you lie or do something that you don't agree with it.00:07:17JackRight.00:07:37XochitlAnd that's when it really kind of eats you alive.00:07:40JackRight. You feel guilt? Guilt is a is. A is a bad feeling.00:07:44JackAnd it makes you people.00:07:45JackLike I think and people that feel no guilt have no shame, and they live very happily in their lives. But I couldn't live that way because it just, you know, it would like you said it would eat me alive like it wouldn't. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night.00:08:05JackIf I knew that I was living at a double life and lying to the people that I I love, so yeah, I agree with you 100%.00:08:16XochitlYeah. So if you have a concept like Karma in your culture or just the word karma or the concept of karma is known in your culture, these I think it's become very global especially.00:08:27XochitlLike with.00:08:28XochitlInternet, we know what karma means in Mexico as well, and we apply the same way. So if you have anything similar in your culture, let us know. And also if you believe in Karma or not and we will see you guys next time, make sure to leave a comment down below on our website. Thatistheenglishpodcast.com send us an e-mail at the A-Z.00:08:49XochitlPodcast@gmail.com and join our WhatsApp group and we will see you.00:08:53XochitlGuys, next time. Bye bye.00:08:55발표자 3Bye bye.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-chat-87-do-you-believe-in-karma/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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The hosts discuss their beliefs on fate and the butterfly effect, sharing personal anecdotes. They explore how small choices can have a big impact on one's life and invite listeners to share their thoughts on fate.

Guest host May joins Jack to discuss a situation where she cut off a negative friend. They debate the justifiability of cutting off friends and the importance of communication. They emphasize giving people a chance to change before cutting them off and explain the consequences of not doing so.

The podcast explores idioms with the verb 'go', including 'go the extra mile', 'go out on a limb', and 'go down in flames'. They discuss the meanings, examples, and origins of these idioms, highlighting the concepts of effort, risk-taking, and failure. They also provide information on how to support and provide feedback to the podcast.

In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack is joined by guests Layla, Hendrick, and May. Together, the four of them discuss three hilarious Florida Man stories.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-37-3-more-florida-man-stories/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/------------------------Tik Tok:@atozenglish1------------------------Instagram:@atozenglish22------------------------Twitter:@atozenglish22------------------------A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube 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-4779670Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com.Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack’s course books here:http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://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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In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack reads three terrifyingly true stories and briefly discusses them. Send us your comments at atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com.The Mothman Sightings:In the 1960s, residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, reported a series of terrifying encounters with a winged creature known as the Mothman. Witnesses described it as a humanoid figure with large wings and glowing red eyes. The sightings culminated in the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge in 1967, resulting in the deaths of 46 people. Some believed the Mothman sightings were an omen or warning of the impending disaster. To this day, the legend of the Mothman persists, and the creature's true nature and purpose remain a mystery.The Disappearance of Flight MH370:On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The aircraft, carrying 239 passengers and crew, seemingly disappeared without a trace. Despite extensive search efforts, debris from the plane was not found for more than a year when several pieces washed ashore in the Indian Ocean. The disappearance of MH370 has led to numerous theories and speculations, including hijacking, pilot suicide, or technical malfunctions. The mystery surrounding the flight's disappearance and the fate of those on board has left families and investigators haunted by unanswered questions.The Villisca Axe Murders:In June 1912, in the small town of Villisca, Iowa, eight people, including six children, were brutally murdered in their home. The victims, the Moore family, and two young girls who were staying overnight, were all killed with an axe while they slept. The killer had bludgeoned them so severely that their faces were unrecognizable. The doors to the house were locked from the inside, and there were signs that the murderer had lingered in the house after the killings, eating food from the kitchen.Despite intensive investigations and trials, the case remained unsolved, and the killer was never identified or apprehended. The Villisca Axe Murders became one of the most famous and enduring unsolved mysteries in American history, haunting both the town and the true crime community for over a century. The house where the murders occurred is now a museum and is believed by some to be haunted due to the gruesome events that took place there.Podcast Website:https://atozenglishpodcast.com/a-to-z-quick-tok-36-3-terrifyingly-true-stories/Social Media:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671098974684413/-------------------------Tik Tok:@atozenglish1------------------------Instagram:@atozenglish22------------------------Twitter:@atozenglish22------------------------A to Z Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/theatozenglishpodcastCheck out the Free Online English Lessons YouTube 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-4779670Learn English by listening to our podcast. Each lesson has an interesting topic that will help you improve your English listening skills. You can also comment on the episodes in our Whatsapp group or send emails to our email address atozenglishpodcast@gmail.com.Join our WhatsApp group here: https://forms.gle/zKCS8y1t9jwv2KTn7Check out Jack’s course books here:http://www.darakwon.co.kr/books/listProduct.asp?pc_id_2=7&pc_id_3=29Intro/Outro Music: Daybird by Broke for Freehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_03_Day_Bird/https://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

Hosts discuss the meanings and usage of expressions shut down, shut out, and shut up. Emphasis on appropriateness in different settings and alternatives to use.

In this podcast, Xochitl and Jack play the Name Game where they create action hero names from movies and food, come up with hilarious criminal names using candy bars and colognes, explore funny names and exotic aliases, play a word game to guess pronunciations and discuss rapper names, and wrap up by inviting listeners to share their fun names and engage with the show.