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Christopher Columbus: The Good, the Bad, and the Four Voyages

On this episode of Our American Stories, Christopher Columbus sailed west in 1492, convinced he could reach Asia across the Atlantic. He was wrong about where he was going, wrong about the size of the world, and yet skilled and determined enough to complete a voyage that would ch ... Show More

30m 17s

Today

20,000 Salt and Pepper Shakers and One Remarkable Family Legacy

On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrea Ludden’s mother was an archaeologist who began collecting salt and pepper shakers after moving to the United States in the 1980s. What started with a search for pepper mills grew into a collection of thousands as she realized that t ... Show More

20m 18s

Today

How Yogi Berra Became an American Original

On this episode of Our American Stories, before Yogi Berra became one of the greatest catchers in baseball history, he was an 18-year-old U.S. Navy sailor headed toward Omaha Beach on D-Day. After World War II, the son of Italian immigrants from St. Louis helped build one of the ... Show More

7m 59s

Jul 2022

Dad Learns About BDE (Big D*** Energy) | DFMB Episode 7

Charles tells a story about a “paparazzi” moment with Link, shares the recipe for the perfect bologna sandwich, and helps a listener with a wallpaper dilemma. Plus, Charles tries to guess the meaning of modern slang words in a new segment called “You’re Way Over My Head Now!” C’m ... Show More

27m 21s

Jul 2020

Short Stuff: The Science of Funny Words

<p>Why are some words funnier than others? Well, one man has sought to figure that out. We'll tell you all about him and his project in today's episode.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork ... Show More

13m 24s

Oct 2019

034 - Expression: To Have A Few Screws Loose / The Winchester Mystery House

In this episode, you will learn about THE WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE and how to use the English Expression TO HAVE A FEW SCREWS LOOSE like a native speaker. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, ... Show More

20m 8s

Sep 2023

Selects: Cockney Rhyming Slang: Beautiful Gibberish

What is Cockney Rhyming Slang? It's complicated and its origins are unclear. Learn everything we know about it today in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42m 45s

Sep 2025

Bonus episode #156 – Bad things come in threes

Do bad things really come in threes? In this episode, Andrew tells you four mini stories from his week that will make you wonder about this old superstition. From unexpected moments during his evening run to tech troubles that tested his patience, you'll hear authentic English st ... Show More

29m 47s

Aug 2019

022 - Expression: By the Book / Project Gutenberg

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about PROJECT GUTENBERG and teach you to use the expression BY THE BOOK like a native speaker. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also ... Show More

17m 16s

Nov 2021

The Whorigin Story

In this episode, the ladies investigate the history of casual sex and hookup culture. Digressions include the questionable ethics of the Mii plaza, the atrocities of Lamb (2021), and more of your hilarious sex stories. Watch the video episode <a href= "patreon.com/binchtopia" rel ... Show More

1h 23m

Dec 2022

Interesting Origins of Everyday Phrases

We don’t think about the words and phrases we use all the time - until Josh and Chuck look into them and tell everyone what they found. That’s the gist of this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49m 13s

Jun 2019

013 - Expression: To Get The Hang of It / The Salem Witch Trials

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO GET THE HANG OF IT like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more lear ... Show More

17m 23s

Jun 2019

011 - Expression: To Show Your True Colors / The American Flag

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FLAG.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠ ... Show More

17m 17s

"All Hell Broke Loose" and the Wonderful...