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Real English Radio

Tony Kaizenwww.patreon.com
A podcast that teaches you real English in a natural and interesting way (for intermediate and advanced ESL learners).

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Episodes

175. Talking about nothing 18

I saved you a seat in the middle of nowhere. Come thru and get comfortable. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Greetings 1:07 Shoe shopping 6:54 I need your help 8:18 Manchester Untied secures Champions League football 11:37 Nasty motorcycle accident 22:...

May 04, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 175

174. This Mistake Is Ruining Your Conversations

There’s one simple thing we’re all guilty of doing to people, and it’s ruining our conversations. It causes people to dislike us, lose respect for us, and ultimately avoid talking to us altogether. I’m back with another episode about conversation skills, my friends. Have a listen and see if you identify with this topic. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffe...

Apr 27, 202613 minEp. 174

173. Talking About Nothing 17

There’s this cool place called Nowhere, and I think we should go there. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:58 Motorcycle riders course 8:41 Lessons learned (reaffirmed) 31:46 Be the initiator 48:46 How ‘bout them Red Devils!? 55:15 Tattoos Hosted...

Apr 21, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 173

172. Conversation Skills with Matheus Cortêz

My good friend Matheus has returned to the podcast yet again, y'all. Today's episode comes from a chat we had about the reason it's so easy for us to make conversation with each other. Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties and lost the second half of this chat, but there's still some good food for thought in this clip! If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to fundi...

Apr 11, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 172

171. Don't Rush The Harvest

Life happens in seasons, and it’s vital that you know what season you’re in. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Explaining the metaphor 3:33 How does this affect your life? Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.t...

Apr 06, 202612 minEp. 171

170. Crazy Reddit Stories 6

It’s been a while since we’ve heard some crazy stories from the Reddit community. So in this episode, we’ll take a look at 3 stories that go from crazy and comical to straight up hard to believe. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 170

169. “I Thought You Were A White Man”

For some people, the idea that the way you talk is largely determined by the color of your skin is a bit strange. But in the U.S., talking ‘like a black person’ or ‘like a white person’ is an idea that’s deeply ingrained in our culture. This episode is a short story that illustrates the idea and gives you a bit of context to help you understand it. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every do...

Mar 27, 202616 minEp. 169

168. Thoughts on Traveling Alone

Influencers make it seem like it’s the most fun and liberating thing a person can do, but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, I talk about some of the pros and cons of traveling the world alone. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Times...

Mar 19, 202621 minEp. 168

167. Talking About Nothing 16

It’s been a while since I’ve taken you nowhere. So pack your bags… we’re going on a little trip. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Timestamps: 0:00 Where ya been, Tony!? 6:10 Does being introverted cause me to miss out? 24:34 Not all friends are forever 3...

Mar 13, 202659 minEp. 167

166. Stay In The Pocket

When we’re in the heat of the moment, taking heavy damage from our opponent, our instincts tell us to run away to safety… but what’s life without a little bit of danger? If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love. Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://w...

Jan 12, 20269 minEp. 166

165. Who Can I Trust?

Trust is an interesting thing… it’s something that we all understand intuitively, but perhaps don’t ever stop to think about on a philosophical level. But the people you trust and the reason you trust them will often determine the trajectory of your life. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record a...

Jan 05, 202613 minEp. 165

164. The Cost of Corrections

Being right isn’t free. Correcting people almost always has a social and relational cost, even when you’re objectively correct. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 The Cost of Corrections 1:06 Corrections and where they stem from 6:59 The ‘Is it worth it?’ Filter Link to the video used ...

Dec 29, 202510 minEp. 164

163. How Do I Become More Disciplined?

Our problem isn’t that we’re incapable of becoming disciplined. And it’s not even that becoming disciplined is difficult. — The problem is that we often discipline ourselves to do the wrong things. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 What is discipline? 0:39 My thoughts 4:47 A short sto...

Dec 21, 202510 minEp. 163

162. Talking About Nothing 15

Going on a 3-month trip to an undisclosed location… enjoy the ride. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 ¡No me tomen por farsante! 1:57 Important updates 6:43 Champions league final 13:15 Should a player remain ‘loyal’ to his club? 23:00 AI video is getting good 38:56 How will AI affect...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 162

161. Americans Are Drowning In Debt

The United States of America is known as one of the richest countries in the world, but you might be surprised to know that millions of people here are actually struggling to survive. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the reason(s). If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Americans...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 161

160. How to Handle 'Awkward Silence'

Many of us interpret this silence as an indication that something is wrong; we’re boring, they’re boring, someone’s uncomfortable, there’s nothing else to talk about, etc. But the reality is that silence can not only be pleasurable, but also a useful tool when making conversation with people, especially ones you don’t know very well. So in this episode, I’m gonna teach you to think about and use silence in a more productive way so you can have better conversations with anyone you meet. If you wa...

Jun 30, 202532 minEp. 160

159. How to Make (Better) Small Talk

Introverts hate it… extroverts need it… and so many of us don’t know how to do it properly. So in this episode, I’m going to share a simple technique for making small talk, and the mindset you need in order to apply this technique correctly. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:4...

Jun 19, 202531 minEp. 159

158. How Do I Get Better At Talking to People?

One of my listeners recently asked me about the steps I took to get better at talking to people in real life. This episode is the response to that question. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:19 Stop socializing with people you don’t like or respect 6:30 Stop trying to be perce...

Jun 09, 202550 minEp. 158

157. Am I Weird for Doing Things Alone?

I don’t mind being alone, but seeing how everyone else is always going out with friends makes me feel like a loser… is something wrong with me? If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 The reality of going out alone 1:22 Brief intro 2:38 Explaining the clip 12:26 You don’t look weird 16:05 D...

May 31, 202521 minEp. 157

156. Talking About Nothing 14

I’m in the mood to go nowhere… would you like to come with me? If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 ¡YO SOY EL QUE SIENTE, YO SOY EL QUE VIVE! 3:52 Showing up at someone’s house unannounced 21:50 Must you have a purpose in life? 41:53 I’m accepting music recommendations (Eng, Esp, Ptg) 4...

May 19, 20251 hrEp. 156

155. Sorry for My English

I don’t notice it—until you mention it, bro. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Stop apologizing 1:06 It’s fear, not humility 1:41 You’re calling attention to something insignificant 4:14 Self-protection in disguise 8:20 It’s communicating, not performing Link to the video used in this...

May 12, 202513 minEp. 155

154. Be Prolific

Amazing things can happen when you show up consistently. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Greetings 4:09 Explaining the clip 22:44 Key takeaways 29:35 How is this relevant to you? Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjMT29y2/ Hosted on Acast...

May 05, 202546 minEp. 154

153. DO NOT Talk to Me

We all know that people are socializing less than ever before, but is it really just that damn smartphone that’s driving us apart? Or could it be something deeper? What if it’s a number of things? And more importantly, what if there was a way to change it? — We’re talking about all of that and more in this episode. If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my...

Apr 28, 202554 minEp. 153

152. I Want to Stay Single Forever

The idea of a life of freedom and independence has become increasingly popular in recent years… and for good reason. Less drama, less compromise, fewer sacrifices, no heartbreak… there are (and have always been) tons of reasons not to get involved in a committed relationship. But is it possible that avoiding this commitment could actually be the worst thing for your life in the long run? Perhaps choosing to commit to someone is, on some level, an act of self-preservation. Let’s talk about it. Ti...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 152

151. I'm In Love with My Best Friend

Can you really be "just friends" with someone you're romantically attracted to? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:40 I’m in love with my best friend 1:39 Explaining the clip 16:43 Summary 18:06 Defining romance 19:08 Defining friendship 20:18 Defining polyamory 23:25 Is she just avoiding responsibility? 27:56 Should we blur the lines? 29:42 Effects on friendship 33:55 How would you feel? 36:10 Effects on partnership 39:22 How would you feel? 42:56 Conclusion If you love this podcast and want to show some...

Apr 16, 202546 minEp. 151

150. Talking about Nothing 13

Hey friend, I’ve bought you a one-way ticket to nowhere. Enjoy the ride :) Timestamps: 0:00 Real English Radio 15:00 Japanese people aren’t making enough babies 24:16 Why aren’t people having children? 34:29 Is starting a family worth it? 38:27 Keep your head up! 57:33 Self-destruction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 150

149. Fuck

From the basics all the way to the most advanced, this episode will teach you the various meanings and uses of the English word “fuck”. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:15 Fuck (as a verb) 4:54 Fuck (as a noun) 8:26 Fuck! (exclamation) 18:30 Fuck you! 24:26 Fuck this! 29:45 Fuck (someone) up 34:12 Fuck (something) up 37:28 Fuck with (someone) 42:35 To be fucked 50:36 Fucking (intensifier) 57:24 Fuck off 1:01:07 Fuck around 1:05:53 Fuck (someone) over 1:09:08 Get fucked 1:12:55 Question word + the fuck 1...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 46 minEp. 149

148. Bitch

From the basics all the way to the most advanced, this episode will teach you the various meanings and uses of the English word “bitch”. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Literal meaning 2:19 Insulting a woman 5:36 Bitchy 6:53 Insulting a man 13:05 As an exclamation 24:48 Complaining or whining 32:08 Submission or humiliation 36:49 A difficult task/situation 41:23 Son of a bitch 44:02 Bad bitch 48:24 Basic bitch 50:35 Crazy bitch 51:14 Cold-hearted bitch 52:31 Resting bitch face 54:33 Bitch move 58:55...

Feb 15, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 148

147. Hell

From the basics all the way to the most advanced, this episode will teach you the various meanings and uses of the English word “hell”. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Literal meaning 6:36 [Question word] + the hell 19:55 [Adjective] + as hell 24:29 No way/chance in hell 26:06 Go to hell 28:43 Going through hell 32:31 To hell with [something/someone] 35:06 Get the hell out 38:31 All hell broke loose 43:56 A hell of a [something] 47:40 Like hell 53:29 Hell yeah! 57:36 Hell if I know 1:00:51 Raise hel...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 147

146. Damn

From the basics all the way to the most advanced, this episode will teach you the various meanings and uses of the English word “damn”. - Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:42 Literal meaning 3:32 Admiration, surprise, or shock 9:09 Frustration or anger 13:14 The difference in tone 15:04 Hot damn 16:01 Damn + noun 22:25 Damn + adjective 24:47 Damn + noun (pt.2) 27:25 I don’t give a damn 31:49 Damn right/straight 38:45 Damn well 43:03 Damn near 49:53 Damn shame 52:30 Not worth a damn 55:01 Well, I’ll be da...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 146
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