From the basics all the way to the most advanced, this episode will teach you the various meanings and uses of the English word “ass”. - Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Historical meaning 1:37 Current meaning 3:23 Common related verbs 8:06 Ass vs Asshole 11:42 More asses 22:18 Ass intensifier 26:34 Personal ass 35:17 Idiomatic ass 35:53 Kick someone’s ass 39:37 Ass-whooping 40:31 Kick ass 41:18 Haul ass 43:54 Bust your ass 47:34 Cover your ass 50:30 Save someone’s ass 53:10 Pain in the ass 54:57 Kis...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 145
From the basics all the way to the most advanced, this episode will teach you the various meanings and uses of the English word “shit”. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Shit as a noun 4:24 Shit as a verb 7:11 Figurative shit 12:11 WARNING 13:48 Exclamations 22:08 Poor quality 27:07 Possessions or things 34:01 Holy shit 36:40 The shit 38:29 No shit 42:41 Bullshit 46:29 Deep shit 51:30 Tough shit 55:34 Jack shit 57:57 Hot shit 1:01:07 Dip shit 1:03:13 Should I be teaching you this shit? 1:06:30 Dog shi...
Feb 11, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 144
Back with another interesting story from the subreddit “Am I The Asshole?” This one involves a single mother who’s struggling to get by, and a “friend” who desperately needs her help. The problem is that this so-called “friend” isn’t even trying to help herself. This leads to a bit of unnecessary conflict in their relationship and leaves the mother wondering, “Am I the asshole?” - Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Reading & explaining the story 12:26 Reading the story (uninterrupted) 14:57 Respons...
Feb 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 143
Patrick Eilers is a Master's level Clinician who's also a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. He has been working in the field of psychology since 2016 and as a specialist in the field of sexual addiction. Learn more about Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-eilers-ma-lpc-csat-acs-310036b9/ Timestamps: 0:08 How do I know if I’m addicted to porn? 3:10 Why has the internet become so sexualized? 9:19 What is ‘acting out’? 10;15 Substance vs Process addictions 13:12 Wh...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 142
Jill Sitnick is a PTSD survivor who demystifies Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy by sharing her experience and strategies that led to healing decades old childhood trauma. Her book Rescuing Jill: How MDMA with a Dash of Mushrooms Healed My Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD is now available on Amazon. Learn more about Jill: - https://thejourneysage.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJourneySage - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillsitnick - https://www.facebook.com/thejourneysage - If you love this po...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 141
Sometimes my interactions with people have me feeling like I was transported here from another planet. Even though we speak the same language and come from the same country, it feels impossible to connect. Am I the only one who feels this way? Check out Zoe’s TikTok here 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLvmEuQK/ Timestamps: 0:00 Am I the only one…? 0:56 A quick summary of the video 4:30 Replaying the video 5:26 Important things to consider - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, c...
Jan 20, 2025•19 min•Ep. 140
I’m coming to you from the DFW, baby! Let’s take a walk through the desert. Timestamps: 0:00 Dallas, Texas! 2:47 My first pedicure 12:21 I’m hittin’ the gym, baby! 20:50 Raising children 27:41 The fear of aging 35:29 Gun culture 55:39 Dark thoughts 1:05:10 Peeves, recs, and shouts If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 139
When it comes to foreign languages, one of the things that people want to learn more than anything else is slang. So in this episode, you’re gonna learn some more words and phrases that’ll help you sound cooler in your next conversation. Timestamps: 0:00 Modern American Slang 1:28 Greetings from Tony Kaizen 2:27 Rizz 6:45 Facts 9:43 Pressed 12:22 Simp 16:02 Touch grass 19:17 Say less 22:40 Mid 26:03 Throwing shade 28:24 Yacht! 31:33 Outro - If you love this podcast and want to show some support,...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 138
José Daniel Canales is a Software Engineer based in San José, Costa Rica. Timestamps: 0:00 The Prison of the Future 18:24 AI is cool, but misunderstood 21:05 Using AI to redistribute wealth 26:06 Things to consider before becoming a Software Engineer 32:45 The importance of having a mentor 35:39 How to choose a programming language 42:27 Concerns about AI’s effect on the tech job market 49:26 The importance of soft skills in tech* 53:37 Preparing for tech interviews 55:44 The importance of speak...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 137
In today’s episode, we’re gonna talk about a nonconventional way of finding happiness in life. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Explanations of the clip 14:25 Replay the clip 15:30 Things to consider - 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....
Dec 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 136
Using random words as inspiration for talking material. Timestamps: 0:00 Singer 14:34 Variety 28:29 Solution 42:48 Weave 41:23 Shark 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....
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 135
If you have to lead interactions such as meetings, classes, or even just simple conversations, then this episode is for you. You’re going to learn about a simple trick to get more engagement and better responses from the people you’re speaking with. Timestamps: 0:00 Audio clip 1:37 Explanations 22:34 Things to consider - 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/kg...
Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Ep. 134
Looking back on some of the best moments from the first 10 episodes of the Talking about Nothing series! - For the new listeners of the podcast, all the episodes titled “Talking about Nothing” are simply recordings of me talking about whatever comes to mind at the moment. The idea is that you’ll get a chance to hear what a native speaker sounds like when he’s speaking naturally without any preparation. As you will see once you listen to the episodes, my mind tends to travel from one place to ano...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 133
I know you guys love these crazy stories just as much as I do. And in this episode, you’ll be listening to stories about the insane things (and people) that employers have to deal with. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Story #1 4:38 Explanations of Story #1 18:27 Story #2 20:50 Explanations of Story #2 37:28 Story #3 41:05 Explanations of Story #3 56:32 Final thoughts - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Download my e-book Master...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 132
Tiffani Claiborne is an English teacher, content creator, entrepreneur, and artist. She's driven by a mission to assist and empower individuals through education, ministry, and artistic expression. Links to Tiffani's work: YouTube: @SpeakEnglishWithTiffani Instagram: @speakenglishwithtiffani/ TikTok: @englishwithtiffany Facebook: @TeacherTiffani Podcast: Speak English with Tiffani Podcast Website: https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/ 2nd YouTube Channel: @twogil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Nov 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 131
John Gottman’s theory on Emotional Bids highlights an often overlooked aspect of communication; the way we respond to those who need something from us. There are 3 typical responses in situations like these: turning towards, turning away, and turning against. And you might be surprised how often you engage in each of these behaviors, as well as the effect it’s having on your relationships. - If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradi...
Nov 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 130
Having a big vocabulary is sort of like knowing how to fight… You don't actually want to use it. - 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....
Nov 25, 2024•6 min•Ep. 129
“What do you do (for a living)?” — It’s one of the most common questions you’ll get asked as an adult at social gatherings. Doesn’t matter if it’s a bar, a café, a networking event, or a family reunion. Work tends to be what occupies the majority of people’s time, so naturally, this is what people will ask about when meeting each other for the first time. But as I get older, I tend to appreciate this question less and less because although it’s meant to be a conversation starter, it usually has ...
Nov 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 128
Modern life often causes us to overlook that which is most natural and beneficial to us. In the pursuit of everything we think we want, we end up sacrificing what we truly need. - Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:34 We are not designed for this 1:22 Our most pervasive addiction 3:42 The forgotten luxury of life 7:06 My goal with this episode 7:31 Family 13:16 Dating 23:43 Friendships 28:18 Community 32:01 Life satisfaction 36:26 Critical thinking & self-reflection 45:27 Productivity 48:04 Something ...
Nov 20, 2024•58 min•Ep. 127
We all know that raising children requires sacrifice… but is the sacrifice really worth it? - 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....
Nov 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 126
Luke Chao is a Consulting Hypnotist and the founder of The Morpheus Clinic for Hypnosis in Toronto, ON, Canada. Learn more about Luke and his work: Website: https://www.morpheusclinic.com/luke-chao/ YouTube: @MorpheusHypnosis TikTok: @morpheushypnosis Instagram: @morpheusclinic Twitter: @morpheusclinic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 125
Nothing but stories about some of the worst boyfriends/girlfriends in the history of humanity. There’s so much to learn in this episode! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:08 Story #1 17:38 Story #2 29:06 Story #3 42:20 Story #4 53:53 Outro If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 13, 2024•59 min•Ep. 124
Our self-centered nature often leads us to find problems with everyone and everything in our environment. When dealing with these problems, we usually try to make external changes as opposed to internal ones. In this episode, we’ll explore the pros and cons of this approach, as well as a healthier alternative that’ll lead to less conflicts and more internal peace. Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@jill3295/video/7416466158188121387?_r=1&_t=8q4tW5oYdAs Timestam...
Nov 11, 2024•57 min•Ep. 123
We’re diving into the toxic mindset that stops so many of my Latino friends from learning to speak English proficiently. I’m going to talk about cultural stigmas, mental rigidity, self-esteem, and how all of these things have a major influence on your ability to learn and grow as an English speaker (and a human being). If you can make the corrections that I suggest in this episode, you’ll be putting yourself on the path to proficiency in this language. You’ll realize that no matter what goal you...
Nov 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 122
Using random words as inspiration for talking material. - Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Battle 10:14 Tree 19:36 Sink 27:24 Business 38:13 Referee - 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....
Oct 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 121
Learning to speak English proficiently comes with a lot of responsibilities, and it can very easy get overwhelming. And in order to overcome this feeling, there’s one simple thing you need to accept. Timestamps: 0:00 I just wanna make music 1:58 Greetings from Tony 4:23 Complaints of a lazy podcaster 12:16 I'm so tired of learning English If you love this podcast and want to show some support, click here 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Oct 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 120
Hilarious stories about some of the world's craziest neighbors. - 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 any time 👉 https://www.tonykaizen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 119
Luke Thompson is an ESL Teacher, Podcaster, and Stand Up Comedian. Check out Luke's work: Podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/ YouTube: @LukesEnglishPodcast Twitter: @EnglishPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 118
My brother from another mother has returned to the pod! In this episode, we talk about Brazilian and American culture, experiences traveling abroad, and language learning. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Brazilian patriotism 8:44 Americans are so cold 24:52 American pizza vs Brazilian pizza 30:44 Brazilian rodízio 37:28 American breakfast 47:35 Traveling and trying new foods 59:27 McDonalds vs In-N-Out Burger 1:07:53 Experiences in Argentina & Uruguay 1:30:04 Traveling while black 1:37:40 The da...
Sep 30, 2024•3 hr 21 min•Ep. 117
One of the many benefits of learning foreign languages is becoming more familiar with various communication styles and cultural behaviors. It forces us to challenge our preconceived notions and be more open-minded to different ways of saying and doing things. In today’s episode, I’m gonna share a concept with you that will force you to sit back and just appreciate how much our culture influences so much of what we think and do today. If you enjoy episodes about communication skills then this one...
Sep 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 116
