Australia is what I would call a sporting country. Cricket, rugby, and Australian Football are all incredibly popular sports. Australia has also really punched above its weight in the Summer Olympics, earning an oversized number of medals given its population. Their performance at the Winter Olympics, however, has not been so great. Learn more about the extr ... Show More
Jun 18
Sodium: The Dangerous Yet Vital Element
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show!It is a metal that can explode in water, a part of a mineral that helped build empires, and an ion that allows your nerves to fire and your muscles to move. It has helped preserve food, shaped trade routes, powered indust ... Show More
15m 10s
Jun 17
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Over 4,000 years ago, in the cities of ancient Mesopotamia, people told the story of a mighty king who sought fame, found friendship, faced devastating loss, and went searching for the secret of eternal life. This story ... Show More
15m 2s
Jul 2021
Ian Thorpe: How I became Australia's most successful Olympian (E71)
<p>Ian Thorpe won five Olympic gold medals, the greatest total of any Australian. As his first Olympics approached, in Sydney, he had broken 10 world records - four of them in four days at the 1999 Pan Pacific titles. On the first night of Sydney 2000 he won the 400m freestyle, b ... Show More
58m 17s
Jul 2021
Olympics: Behind The Five Rings
The Olympics originated in Ancient Greece, and were resurrected in the 1890's after a 1,500 year ban. Since then, the International Olympic Committee has been behind every Olympic Games. In this episode, we explore the story of how the IOC turned the Olympics into a huge commerci ... Show More
41m 55s
Here are the words we talk about in this episode! For a more systematic learning experience, please visit us at https://talktomeinkorean.com 감사합니다! 메달 / 금메달 / 은메달 / 동메달 / 메달을 따다 / 이기다, 승리하다 / 지다 / 비기다, 동점 / 선수 / 코치 / 감독 / 경기 / 경기장 / 종목 / 관중 / 응원 / 관중석 / 국가 대표 / 국대 / 승부 / 진땀 승부 / ... Show More
