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Rock n' Roll English

Martin Johnstonrocknrollenglish.com
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Episodes

E57: Happy Birthday Dan the Man!

It's a SPECIAL episode for a SPECIAL day today! Dan the Man gets a surprise from a couple of members of his family, plus there is talk of VOMITING out of car windows, letting CATS out of BAGS, TERRIBLE presents and even some TERRIBLE audio! Listen, have fun and just keep on ROCKIN' baby!

Sep 07, 201721 minEp. 36

E56: La Dolce Vita in Italy with John Peter Sloan

'La Dolce Vita' ('The Sweet Life') in Italy is GREAT, but what would be STRANGE for English people living in Italy? Find out in today's show where I am joined by John Peter Sloan to discuss exactly that! We discuss KETCHUP and PASTA, BREAKING BALLS, CRAZY driving and much more! So just keep CALM and keep on ROCKIN'!

Aug 31, 201731 minEp. 35

E55: A Quick Catch Up...

In today's episode we speak about... NOTHING! Just a quick CATCH UP between 2 friends, what does that mean? Find out in the show! PLUS... there is talk of CAMPING, BUMPING INTO sisters, PUNCHES and lots and LOTS of RnR vocbaulary - just keeeeeeep on ROCKIN' baby!

Aug 28, 201720 minEp. 34

E54: Fast as Lightning!

Happy Birthday Usian Bolt! We use this as an excuse to talk about RUNNING! PLUS talk of KILLING Robbie Williams, Kung Fu Fighting, the video that EVERYONE is talking about in the UK, some SERIOUS RnR Grammar and some SERIOUS RnR Vocab - keep on ROCKIN' baby!

Aug 21, 201723 minEp. 33

E53: 10 Things you DIDN'T know about London

Did you know that you can't die in Parliament? Find out other crazy facts about London in today's show... PLUS talk of Dan's BARNET, SECRET languages in London, PROSTITUTES at Buckingham Palace and lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary - just keep CALM and keep on ROCKIN' baby!

Aug 14, 201724 minEp. 32

E52: What do PENCILS and SPEECHES have in common?

Hmmmm... it's a good question. Find out the answer in today's show and also HOW to give a great s SPEECH! PLUS... talk of people ON FIRE, HOLY water, SEX during podcasts and Dan the Man has some news! Some sexy idioms and some SERIOUS RnR vocabulary......ooOOOHHH YYEEEEAAAA!

Aug 07, 201728 minEp. 31

E51: How to be a WINNER

The RnR English Leadership Referendum results are here! We will see who is the WINNER and HOW to be a winner! Talk about Dan BRIBING people, music at FUNERALS, car CRASHES and lots and lots of RnR vocabulary! Just keep calm and keep on ROCKIN' baby!

Jul 31, 201726 minEp. 30

E50: How to be a LEADER

*SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT* Today is episode number 50 so we thought we would CELEBRATE. There is also talk about leaders, FALLING off chairs, Jesus, COMPILING lists and lots of other not so interesting things! Not so much RnR grammar today, but LOTS & LOTS of RnR vocab! We haven't stopped yet.. so just KEEP ON ROCKIN'!

Jul 27, 201724 minEp. 29

E49: Life is better when you're LAUGHING

In today's podcast we look at the BENEFITS of laughing, what makes Dan the Man laugh, trains to COCKfosters, laughing during SEX... PLUS some nice RnR vocab and some sexy 2nd conditional.... BOOM shake the ROOM!

Jul 24, 201723 minEp. 28

E48: Why do British people always say SORRY?

We are BACK! And.... we are here to say SORRY! But that's not it, we also talk about POOS, HORRIBLE London Bus drivers, SEX and many more irrelevant things! Lots and LOTS of RnR vocab and grammar, so just keep CALM and keep on ROCKIN'!

Jul 20, 201725 minEp. 27

Bad News...

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry.... and Sorry again!

Jul 17, 201756 secEp. 26

E47: Sleep SMARTER

Find out HOW to get BETTER sleep in today's show PLUS... there is talk of SEX, Dan the Man SNORING, how NOT to phone in SICK at work and lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary and grammar - ROCK ON baby!

Jul 13, 201727 minEp. 25

E46: How to Wake Up Early

Are you an EARLY BIRD or a NIGHT OWL?! Listen to this episode to find out what that means and also HOW to wake up early! PLUS... talk of MESSAGES from GOD, SNOOZES, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 🇺🇸 and lots and LOTS of RnR vocab and grammar - keeeeeep on ROCKin' baby!

Jul 10, 201725 minEp. 24

E45: International Kissing Day

We celebrate International Kissing Day is STYLE by speaking about kissing STRAY DOGS, kissing PAPER, the 3 SECOND RULE, Romeo and Juliet and lots and LOTS of RnR vocab and grammar - keeeeeep on ROCKin' baby!

Jul 06, 201725 minEp. 23

E44: How to CHANGE the WORLD

We know we need to make the world a better place, but HOW?! Find out in today's podcast... PLUS there is a VIOLIN for Dan the Man, ART shows , THANK YOU letters and MUCH more! Lots of RnR vocabulary and grammar so just keep CALM and keep ROCKin'!

Jul 03, 201722 minEp. 22

E43: 10 Ways To Feel More ALIVE

Dan the Man is slowly KILLING me with his boring voice, so here are 10 ways to make him feel more ALIVE! Stories (and music) that invole WILD things, DANCING in bedrooms and BREAKING the law, find out what the word CHAV means and much MORE - keeeeep on ROCKin' baby!

Jun 29, 201723 minEp. 21

E42: BEATLEMANIA!

The Beatles + RnR English = MEGA EPISODE! Listen to Dan the Man and I talk about WHY The Beatles were (are) so popular and some RANDON facts - PLUS there is talk about Jesus, Michael Jackson eating BURGERS, WETTING the bed, some sexy 3rd conditional and lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary - ROCK ON!

Jun 26, 201730 minEp. 1

E41: Summer Summer SUMMERTIME!

It's SUMMER and Dan the Man is even getting a TAN (even if his skin is like mozzerella!). Find out other CRAZY facts about summer in today's show with talk about WATERMELONS, YOBS that drink BEERS, how to KILL a mosquitoe and lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary! Just keeeeeep on ROCKIN' baby - ooooHHH YEEEEAAA!

Jun 22, 201725 minEp. 1

E40: Do you want to be FAMOUS?!

Do you want to be famous?! We look at some PROS and CONS of being famous... PLUS talk about LL Cool J's DEGREE, Dan the Man refusing to buy an old lady CHEESE, Mamas that PUNCH and LOTS of RnR vocab - just keep CALM and keep on ROCKin' baby!

Jun 19, 201723 minEp. 1

E39: Awkward situations with Luke's English Podcast

**Special [AMAZING] Guest** in today's show where I speak to Luke from the wonderful Luke's English Podcast about HOW to deal with AWKWARD situations. We speak about jumping in LAKES, The Beatles 🎸, 'la bise' and LOTS more - ooh LA LA! P.S. And don't worry, there is LOTS of RnR vocabulary!

Jun 15, 201729 minEp. 1

E38: Do we need The Queen?

Did you know The Queen has TWO birthdays?! Did you also know that many people in England DON'T WANT The Queen?!! Find out WHY this is in today's show... PLUS lots of SECOND CONDITIONALS, David Beckham, The Sex Pistols and lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary. Just keep CALM and keep on ROCKin' baby

Jun 12, 201725 minEp. 1

E37: Who will win the UK election?

Today is ELECTION DAY in the U.K., but who will win?! Obviously we DON'T know the answer to that, BUT we DO talk about strange Election Day facts, The Spice Girls, The Queen, smoking DRUGS and lots and LOTS of sexy RnR vocabulary... ROCK ON baby!

Jun 08, 201723 minEp. 1

E36: Holiday Holiday Holiday

This is a very BAD podcast BUT there is some FANTASTIC RnR vocabulary! I take you on holiday with me to Sardinia, but there is some bad quality audio and boring guests, but make sure you DO listen to the outro as there is some SERIOUSLY SEXY RnR vocabulary! Keep on ROCKin' and see you on Thursday!

Jun 05, 201717 minEp. 1

E35: Why is it so difficult to say nice things?

Dan the Man is back and he is BAD! Today is International Say Something Nice Day, so we look at WHY that is so difficult! PLUS - stories about Dan in a car CRASH, LOSING money, a sexy idiom that involves holding HORSES, lots of RnR vocab and grammar and some SERIOUSLY good music - just keep on ROCKin' baby!

Jun 01, 201724 minEp. 1

E34: How to move from B2 to C1

**Serious Episode** Listen to me talk to Olly Richards from I Will Teach You A Language about HOW you can move from B2 to C1 in English. Olly shares some study TECHNIQUES, some useful APPS, websites where you can get SPEAKING practice and lots more! PLUS.... as always there is some RnR vocabulary and grammar - just keep CALM and keep on ROCKin'!

May 29, 201734 minEp. 1

E33: 10 Things you DIDN'T know about France!

Did you know you can marry a dead person in France? Find out other crazy facts and also why Dan the Man HATES librarians, why SNAILS need train tickets, an idiom that involves an Uncle called Bob and lots and LOTS of RnR vocab and grammar - ROCK ON baby!

May 25, 201723 minEp. 1

E32: How much do you want to BET?

Dan lost the bet, so what else were we going to talk about?! BUT.... we move from toilets and potatoes and talk about the invention of SANDWICHES, kicking TEETH, winning the LOTTERY, RnR vocab and grammar and lots LOTS more - ROCK ON baby!

May 22, 201724 minEp. 1

E31: Why you should cycle to work

Cycling to work = better SEX life! Find out other facts that will BLOW YOUR MIND in today's FREE show (as always).... PLUS there is talk of Rocky Balboa, killing old men and Dan the Man says he will take a PICTURE with a POTATO in his mouth if we get 30 (Facebook) shares so SHARE SHARE SHARE! And, of course, there is lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary and grammar.... keeeeeep on ROCKin' baby! P.S. Listen for the mistake I make with the music at the end!

May 18, 201723 minEp. 1

E30: 12 Things Happy Couples Do

*Important Information* about HOW to maintain a healthy relationship, PLUS talk about SEX, DAVID BECKHAM, PENS going in ars*s and lots and LOTS of RnR vocabulary and grammar - ROCK ON baby!

May 15, 201721 minEp. 1

E29: Wear Two Different Coloured Shoes Day!

Did you know that if you dream about shoes it means you're DOWN TO EARTH? What does that mean?! Find out in today's show... PLUS stories about Dan the Man STEALING shoes, high-HEELS, Marilyn Monroe and lots and LOTS of RnR vocab and grammar - oooooh SEXY!

May 11, 201724 minEp. 20
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