In today's episode, you’ll hear the incredible story of a man named Larry Walters, or "Lawn Chair" Larry, who bought over 40 weather balloons, attached them to a lawn chair in his backyard and flew 16,000 feet up in the air.
The story is weird and funny, and it gives way to a larger discussion about “Cluster Ballooning.” I’ll explain challenging words and p ... Show More
Nov 5
224 - Expression: To Hit the Road
"Well, it's getting late. We should probably hit the road." You'll hear Americans say this at the end of almost every dinner party, but it doesn't always mean they're leaving right now. In this Expression Episode, you'll learn what "to hit the road" means, where it comes from, an ... Show More
20m 48s
Oct 22
223 - Itchy Feet: 10 Travel Expressions & My First Trip in Years
After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent ... Show More
25m 6s
Oct 15
222 - "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (Halloween Special)
📖 Need help following along? Read the transcript + vocabulary explanations while you listen! In this episode, we're diving into the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous writers in the U.S. First, I'll introduce you to Gothic literature, a genre kn ... Show More
32m 16s
Aug 2024
Curious About Hot Air Balloons
<p>In episode 268, we get curious about hot air balloons for Santiago and Sebastian from Mckinney, Texas. We learn about the history of hot air balloons, how they work, and some of the craziest hot air balloon rides ever. Noah joins us to share five unbelievable facts you need ... Show More
15m 51s
Nov 2021
Defying Gravity and Monarchy
November 21, 1783. The garden at the Chateau de la Muette is full of expectant Parisians, looking up at the sky. They’re waiting to watch the first two human beings ever take free, untethered flight. After a gust of wind nearly derails the entire operation, some volunteer seamstr ... Show More
29m 34s
Oct 2013
Episode 105 - Lighten your burden, a big man, and blondes skydiving
In Today's episode Ron talks about why getting married sometimes causes more problems than solutions. We talk about a lawyer who moves back to his small town, and blondes talking a skydiving trip. Don't forget to go to www.englishfuncast.com and join our email newsletter for more ... Show More
11m 20s