There’s an inescapable fact that applies to us all, no matter what we’re trying to achieve in life. Many people think that acknowledging this fact makes you look weak or incapable, but it’s quite the contrary. If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Sep 16, 2024•14 min•Ep. 115
Her husband is leaving the family home to her stepdaughter and she’s not happy about it. Who’s the asshole here? - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me any time 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 09, 2024•35 min•Ep. 114
Fr. Michael Butler is a priest, men's coach, and amateur bodybuilder who aims to help men be the best they can be by recovering authentic manhood through Orthodox Christianity. Follow Fr. Butler on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avg2alpha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avg2alpha/ Stream 'As Iron Sharpens Iron Podcast' Ancient Faith Ministries: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/iron Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660290630 - If you love this podc...
Sep 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 113
Walking through the woods without a map or destination. - Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast updates 11:25 Politics 23:23 Must everything be monetized? 42:27 Armchair quarterbacks 48:12 The internet’s effect on “identity” 56:35 Honest conversations 1:06:30 Final thoughts - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hoste...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 112
Using random words as inspiration for talking material. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:43 Motorist 14:13 Tournament 26:13 Initiative 35:37 Float 51:59 Volunteer - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 111
A young man moves into a nice neighborhood and he’s immediately being judged by his new neighbors. Get ready to be exposed to the British dialect with an entertaining discussion between this young man and an old lady who insists on maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood. - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me any time 👉 http...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 110
If you’d like to go nowhere… I can certainly take you there. - Timestamps: 0:00 Greetings 2:32 Shoutouts 3:42 What I've learned from making YouTube thumbnails 28:42 Talking too much 34:41 30-year careers 41:33 Being famous 56:04 Toxic personality traits 1:06:33 Experts & gurus 1:13:55 Crime & punishment 1:27:44 Perspective If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https:...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 109
In this episode, we’re talking about the profound impact of habits on the course of one's life. The results we experience in various aspects of life, such as finance and fitness, are often delayed reflections of our habits. But the thought of forming new and healthier habits is often very daunting because we typically imagine the herculean effort we're going to have to make in order to form those habits. — However, with the help of James Clear (author of the book ‘Atomic Habits’), I'm going to e...
Aug 07, 2024•30 min•Ep. 108
If you’ve ever traveled to a foreign country, then you may have experienced the manipulative pricing schemes that many people use to take advantage of customers who aren’t familiar with the way things work in that country. In many places, it’s common practice to charge tourists up to 10 times the price that a local would pay for the same products or services, especially if the tourists come from North American or European countries. — In this episode, I’ll speak about the practicality and morali...
Aug 04, 2024•36 min•Ep. 107
Being a parent is one of the many things in life that doesn’t come with an instruction manual. So naturally anyone who decides to become a parent is bound to make mistakes with the kids at some point. I don't have kids, but I have to imagine that as a parent, you're making mistakes all the time. — I mean, as a human, we're making mistakes all the time so I'm sure there's no difference. One of the most detrimental mistakes that I've seen countless times and also experienced myself is what some pe...
Jul 31, 2024•39 min•Ep. 106
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to effortlessly captivate your attention while others can’t keep you listening for longer than 30 seconds? Well, this episode will teach you 5 simple yet powerful techniques that will help you stand out and command people’s attention when you speak. You'll learn: The "silent killer" words sabotaging your speech (hint: you're probably using them right now) Why recording yourself might be uncomfortable—but absolutely necessary The counter-intuitive t...
Jul 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 105
One thing they don't tell you about the road to success is that it's full of unforeseen obstacles, and sometimes those obstacles come in the form of people who simply don't want to see you win. However, what's even more surprising is the reason that some people don't want to see you win. Let’s talk about it. - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kg...
Jul 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 104
You’ve heard me say many times before that the only way you can improve your ability to speak English is by actually speaking with real people. And every time you hear me say this, you might think to yourself, “Yeah, that’s great.. but I don’t know how to talk to people. So why don’t you teach me about that?” — So in this episode, you’ll get 3 practical tips for starting and maintaining a conversation with anyone. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:27 Tip #1 6:48 Tip #2 9:47 Tip #3 Link to the video used ...
Jul 21, 2024•15 min•Ep. 103
The way we communicate with each other can have a huge effect on the way we perceive the world. So it’s important that we reevaluate our perceptions from time to time in order to make sure we’re seeing things clearly. - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me any time 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jul 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 102
Random things I struggle to make sense of. Feel free to enlighten me. If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:09 Gender reveal parties 5:45 Going to concerts 13:50 Asian people’s obsession with white people 25:00 Athletes slapping each other’s asses 31:05 The importance of someone’s sexual preference 33:50 The importance of dating “outside your race” 43:25 Travel influencers 50:58 Using social media to put people on...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 101
Action = Experience = Progress = Confidence If you love this podcast and want to show some support, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me any time 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2024•11 min•Ep. 100
Back with more unbelievable stories from strangers on the internet. Story #1 - Two friends on a road trip across America escape death Story #2 - An employee lets a degenerate sleep at his house Story #3 - An insane girl attacks her own father Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Story #1 12:03 Summary 15:39 Story #2 24:34 Summary 27:46 Story #3 34:50 Summary 38:51 Recap If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering ...
Jul 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 99
The title may be a bit strange, but the metaphor in this episode will completely change the way you spend your time and learn the English language. — Don’t skip this one! If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 03, 2024•11 min•Ep. 98
There are many great English teachers out there, but the sad truth is that some are just looking to profit off your ignorance and insecurity. Instead of providing the tools you need to reach your goal, they sell you the dream of English fluency without effort. All you have to do is keep watching their videos and buy their overpriced courses. It’s troubling that many language teachers spend little to no time talking about what languages are actually used for: communication. As a result, many Engl...
Jul 01, 2024•16 min•Ep. 97
If you know me, then you know that I have an extremely dark sense of humor and I love stand up comedy. As a language learner, being able to understand jokes and cultural humor is a sign that you’ve reached a relatively advanced level because stand up comedy is heavily influenced by culture. So if you can understand not only the words being said, but also the reason that people find it funny, then you’ve got a pretty good understanding of both the language and the culture. So this episode is for ...
Jun 23, 2024•9 min•Ep. 96
Let me take you on a ride to a nice place called Nowhere. If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 95
So many of us have such backwards ideas about the purpose of relationships and how one goes about developing them. Personally, I think there are a lot of reasons for our backwards mentality, and that’s what we’ll be talking about in this episode. — This will be a good chance for you to hear both an American and a British accent while exploring interesting ideas that affect us all in one way or another. First video clip: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLvaPQSu/ Second video clip: https://www.tiktok.co...
Jun 17, 2024•20 min•Ep. 94
Being assertive and taking risks are typically viewed as masculine behavior reserved for men. But our friend Maya (from Chicago, IL) thinks that there’s no reason women can’t display the same behavior. In fact, she believes that women will be much more satisfied with their lives if they chose to do so. — This episode will give you a chance to hear the Chicago accent and the Ebonics dialect of American English. Timestamps: 0:00 More women should be doing this 1:20 A quick word from Tony Kaizen 2:...
Jun 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 93
In her article titled "A Partial Explanation of Zoomer Girl Derangement,” writer Zinnia, talks about the changes girls go through as they become women, focusing on how society views them. She explains the mixed feelings girls have about getting attention from men, feeling both powerful and vulnerable. Zinnia also criticizes how social media and modern culture affect young women, making it hard for them to understand their worth. She suggests that girls need honest advice to balance their desires...
Jun 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 92
Let’s take a trip to the Deep South so you can hear a classic Mississippi accent and understand what makes it so unique. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:22 The STRONGEST American Accent 0:49 A quick word from Tony Kaizen 1:25 Why do they sound like that? 4:19 Deep Southern pronunciation 15:01 Explaining some vocabulary 29:11 Replaying the clip 29:45 Talking about American culture is tricky If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Downloa...
May 27, 2024•32 min•Ep. 91
If you’re someone who’s comfortable being quiet in the presence of others, you might have noticed that your tendency to remain quiet drives some people crazy. You probably know how annoying it is to find out that someone doesn’t like you simply because you don’t speak as much as they would like you to. Well in this episode, I’m gonna share a few ideas that might help you understand the mentality of the people who feel the need to ask, “Why are you so quiet?” And hopefully, help the people asking...
May 15, 2024•18 min•Ep. 90
Going nowhere at a very rapid pace. If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Mastering English with Podcasts 👉 https://rb.gy/kgh1o Contact me anytime 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 89
“Sometimes trying to make friends as an adult can feel hopeless and embarrassing.” — If you identify with this statement, then this episode is for you. For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon! 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Timestamps: 0:00 Why is making friends so hard? 1:07 Greetings from Tony Kaizen 1:48 Explaining real English 12:10 My thoughts on this topic Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLU1...
Apr 29, 2024•21 min•Ep. 88
Have you ever wondered why communicating with certain people is so easy, while talking with others feels impossible? You might be surprised to know that it often boils down to a poor understanding of how communication works. Many of us tend to misinterpret the things people say and do; which influences the way we see, think about, and treat them. In this episode, we’re gonna talk about a simple way to quickly recognize what type of person you’re speaking with, and easily adapt to their way of co...
Apr 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 87
Loneliness has become a global issue. Many of us are often surrounded by people, and yet we often don’t feel connected to any of them. And contrary to what most people believe, this all started long before cell phones and social media were invented. The psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Robert Waldinger believes there's a simple resolution to this issue, and that’s what we’re talking about in this episode. For access to transcripts, PDF study guides, and bonus podcast episodes, subscribe on Patreon...
Apr 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 86
