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#67 - What Are You Missing?

It’s a simple question, and one that only you can answer. Let’s talk about what’s stopping you from improving your English.

Bonus #27 - Social Media’s ‘For You’ Feed

The ‘For You’ feed has become an integral part of our digital consumption. Algorithms we don’t understand are deciding what we see and hear on every social platform. Have you ever thought about how that’s affecting your world view?

#66 - Why Are We Still Working?

The world we live in is very different from the world that Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers grew up in, and thus, the things we value and work for have changed substantially. In the past, people worked hard in the pursuit of owning their own homes, raising families, and retiring with enough money to enjoy their old age. But these days, the desire to own a home and raise children is lower than ever before. People don't want to dedicate 45 years of their life to a corporation, and they don't want to commit to 30-year mortgages or 18 years of childcare. So the question is... what exactly are we working for then?

Bonus #26 - The Boogeyman

A quick thought on facing one's fears.

#65 - When Is It Our Turn?

Enough of the dating apps and Instagram relationship goals. I want something real… Is that too much to ask?

Bonus #25 - Crazy Reddit Stories 3: Exes

Nothing but stories about some of the worst boyfriends/girlfriends in the history of humanity. There’s so much to learn in this episode!

#64 - Talking about Nothing 5

Going nowhere fast... and you're more than welcome to come with me.

#63 - The Lost Art of Conversation

When was the last time you had a genuine conversation? Not a text chat or an email, but a real face-to-face, heart-to-heart conversation? It’s something that rarely happens these days, isn’t it? People are busier, more immersed in the digital world, and more individualistic than ever before. Most of our interactions have been reduced to superficial, tweet-like sentences, emojis that display artificial emotions and reactions, and conversations that feel more like transactions than actual human connections. In this episode, I’m going to explain how getting back to our roots and learning to communicate with others will make life better for all of us.

Bonus #24 - Crazy Reddit Stories 2: Neighbors

Hilarious stories about some of the world's craziest neighbors.

#62 - "Gen Z is Lazy and Weak"

Gen Z are living through a major societal change, and it seems that most of them simply aren’t prepared for it. But who’s fault is that? Is this generation really just a bunch of lazy, weak, and entitled kids who think they deserve the world for free? Or is it possible that Millennials, Gen X-ers, and Baby Boomers have something to do with this? In this episode, you’re going to hear Jonathan Haidt’s thoughts on how Gen Z came to be so relatively weak in comparison to their predecessors, as well as clip of a young lady who’s struggling to cope with the reality of being an adult nowadays. This is such an important topic that’s relevant to all of us, and I hope this episode will spark interesting conversations about how we can support the future of our society.

#61 - The Internet Sucks Now… Here’s Why

Have you ever wondered why so many people stopped using Facebook? Have you ever wondered how exactly Amazon became the first website you think of when you want to buy something online? Have you ever wondered why so many content creators who had built massive followings on YouTube and Instagram suddenly rushed to TikTok back in 2020? Have you ever wondered why your experience on all of these platforms somehow gets worse and worse overtime? You might say that too many old people started using Facebook so all of the young people left. You might say that Amazon is just more convenient than any other online retailer. You might say that TikTok’s algorithms are simply better and more effective than the ones on YouTube and Instagram. And you might say that your online experience gets worse because there are too many ads and too many creators making the same trash content. But is it really that simple? What if there was a predictable pattern that almost every online platform followed in the search for higher profits market control? What if you could take a look behind the curtain and see how these online platforms systematically kill competition and creativity… while forcing buyers and sellers, creators and consumers to participate in their little game of monopoly? Well, in this episode, I’m going to read a brilliant article written by the author and journalist Cory Doctorow about the predictable ways that every online platform we know of eventually turns to shit. Discover more of Cory’s work: https://twitter.com/doctorow https://pluralistic.net/

Bonus #23 - Artificially Intelligent Girlfriends

All over the world, men are getting tired of dating real women, and thanks to artificial intelligence, they no longer have to. Let’s explore the origins, popularity, and social ramifications of virtual girlfriends.

#60 - Learning & Looking Cool

An essential message for people who are still nervous about speaking English with other people.

#59 - The Looking Glass Self

The concept of the "looking glass self" is central to the field of sociology, particularly symbolic interactionism. Coined by Charles Horton Cooley in his work "Human Nature and the Social Order" (1902), the term captures the idea that our self-concept and self-worth are heavily influenced by how we perceive others to perceive us. If you enjoy episodes about psychology and culture then this one is definitely for you!

Bonus #22 - Ask vs Guess Culture

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 is for you!

#58 - A Conversation with Matheus Cortêz

Matheus Cortêz is a long-time friend from São Paulo, Brazil.

#57 - Make Instagram Fun Again

Breaking down a young lady’s thoughts on Instagram culture and why she no longer enjoys it.

#56 - Can You Identify the Accent?

In today’s episode of Real English Radio, we’re gonna play a little game. I’m gonna play some audio clips of different English speakers, and you’re going to guess where each speaker is from.

#55 - Things You Should Never Do in the USA

A mega-list of things you might regret doing in the US of A. From official laws to cultural norms, we’re talking about it all in this episode.

#54 - How to Have Better Conversations in English

If you can already speak and understand English relatively well but you struggle to have interesting conversations with people, then this episode is for you. — I’m going to share a few simple tactics that will help you to make even the most basic conversations more interesting.

#53 - "I Need Friends to Practice My English."

In this episode, I'm sharing 4 (free) apps you can use to find people to practice English with and the mentality you must have if you really want to be successful when using them.

Bonus #21 - Am I The Asshole?

Her husband is leaving the family home to her stepdaughter and she’s not happy about it. Who’s the asshole here?

#52 - Go Easy on Yourself

There have been many discussions about modern laziness and short attention spans in the modern world. Many of us struggle with a lack of motivation and we’re more distracted than ever. And although it’s easy (and justifiable) to criticize ourselves when we procrastinate and avoid our responsibilities, it’s also important that we consider the source of this behavior if we’ll have any hope of overcoming it.

#51 - Stories of Revenge

Is revenge ever justifiable? Listen to these stories and decide for yourself.

Bonus #20 - Yes, I'm Judging You

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.

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Podcast Episodes

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Topic

Year

#67 - What Are You Missing?

Bonus #27 - Social Media’s ‘For You’ Feed

#66 - Why Are We Still Working?

Bonus #26 - The Boogeyman

#65 - When Is It Our Turn?

Bonus #25 - Crazy Reddit Stories 3: Exes

#64 - Talking about Nothing 5

#63 - The Lost Art of Conversation

Bonus #24 - Crazy Reddit Stories 2: Neighbors

#62 - "Gen Z is Lazy and Weak"

#61 - The Internet Sucks Now… Here’s Why

Bonus #23 - Artificially Intelligent Girlfriends

#60 - Learning & Looking Cool

#59 - The Looking Glass Self

Bonus #22 - Ask vs Guess Culture

#58 - A Conversation with Matheus Cortêz

#57 - Make Instagram Fun Again

#56 - Can You Identify the Accent?

#55 - Things You Should Never Do in the USA

#54 - How to Have Better Conversations in English

#53 - "I Need Friends to Practice My English."

Bonus #21 - Am I The Asshole?

#52 - Go Easy on Yourself

#51 - Stories of Revenge

Bonus #20 - Yes, I'm Judging You

Podcast Episodes

Show

Topic

Year

#67 - What Are You Missing?

Bonus #27 - Social Media’s ‘For You’ Feed

#66 - Why Are We Still Working?

Bonus #26 - The Boogeyman

#65 - When Is It Our Turn?

Bonus #25 - Crazy Reddit Stories 3: Exes

#64 - Talking about Nothing 5

#63 - The Lost Art of Conversation

Bonus #24 - Crazy Reddit Stories 2: Neighbors

#62 - "Gen Z is Lazy and Weak"

#61 - The Internet Sucks Now… Here’s Why

Bonus #23 - Artificially Intelligent Girlfriends

#60 - Learning & Looking Cool

#59 - The Looking Glass Self

Bonus #22 - Ask vs Guess Culture

#58 - A Conversation with Matheus Cortêz

#57 - Make Instagram Fun Again

#56 - Can You Identify the Accent?

#55 - Things You Should Never Do in the USA

#54 - How to Have Better Conversations in English

#53 - "I Need Friends to Practice My English."

Bonus #21 - Am I The Asshole?

#52 - Go Easy on Yourself

#51 - Stories of Revenge

Bonus #20 - Yes, I'm Judging You

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