Today we're going to be talking about doughnuts (or donuts; both spellings are acceptable in American English). You'll learn the history, the stories behind the most famous doughnut brands and all about the most popular doughnuts in the display case. After all, if you're going to be the one who brings doughnuts to the office, you got to do it right.Want to t ... Show More
Aug 21
218.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with Dance Marathons
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarr ... Show More
29m 16s
Aug 13
218 - Expression: To Keep Someone On Their Toes
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Broadcast -> Broadcast, Sleep -> Slept. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the mos ... Show More
21m 2s
Jul 30
217 - What Bugs You? Insects and Annoyances with Lucas
Well, well, well. I never thought I’d make an entire episode about bugs and annoying things until Lucas was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets this week! It got me thinking, why do we say something "bugs" us? In this episode, Lucas joins me to talk about the everyday things th ... Show More
35m 56s
Oct 2023
Raised and Glazed: Don’t Doubt the Doughnut
Doughnuts are ubiquitous in the United States: whether you're at party, a coffee shop, or the break room at work, you’re likely to find a box of iced rings covered with sprinkles. But some kind of deep-fried dough blob is a treat found in cultures around the world—so why have dou ... Show More
48m 25s
Mar 2025
9 Very Important Facts About Donuts
In the words of Homer Simpson: "Donuts... is there anything they can't do?" From curing scurvy, to bringing religions together, to explaining the universe, Will and Mango dig into 9 incredible donut facts... plus, Emily Post gives us a workaround for dunking your donuts the polit ... Show More
28m 4s
Jan 2023
🧁 IMPROVE ENGLISH AT AN AMERICAN BAKERY
<p>In lesson to help you improve your English, we visit an American bakery. In the bakery, we will learn new English vocabulary words that you can use in your next English conversation. Vocabulary words like apple slices, chocolate drizzle, brownies, blondies, pralines, and crack ... Show More
19m 20s
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #00b0f0;" xml:lang= "EN-US">Learn English vocabulary connected to cake and pastries. It's perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Improving your listening skills with this podcast episode is ... Show More
