#1: The 4th of July

In the last episode, we talked about consumerism and materialism in the USA. In this episode, I'll give a little history on why this obsession with "stuff" exists." 

In this episode, we talk about spending habits of US citizens and if the “consumerist” stereotype is accurate. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a v ... Show More

In this episode, we discuss the origins of Halloween, and why it’s such a popular holiday here in the USA. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab ... Show More

Several times over the past few years, we’ve done an episode on something from U.S. history, and afterward we’ve gotten notes from listeners about the same thing happening in Canada – although this episode starts with one that’s the reverse.  Learn more about your ad-choices at h ... Show More

In this episode we go over a HUGE cultural norm that will make every American uncomfortable if you bring it up! Listen to learn: My thoughts on why this is a stereotype? Does it make me feel uncomfortable? Have I witnessed it happen before? How common this is? 

This episode is going to be a little different from most episodes. We’re going to break from the main story briefly and talk in larger terms about what is going on in Eastern Britain, because I realized that my slavish attention to the main storyline has probably allowed you to m ... Show More

<p>In this episode I answer your questions about Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things.</p> <p>groundupshow.com</p> 

<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>,<strong> Lee Habeeb</strong> tells the story of how "Georgia On My Mind" came to be, and how it became a song the world would come to know and love.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> ... Show More

<p>The coronavirus is on the rise again so in this episode I talk a bit about the news recently.</p> 

In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start off looking at that time the United States government banned pre-sliced bread… Really. Next up, we have a brief message from a sponsor, Blinkist, which gives you the key ideas from more than 3,000 bestselling nonfiction books in j ... Show More

<p>In this episode I talked about how I think of topics for your English listening. Sometimes it's hard to think of what to talk about so please comment on the YouTube version of this episode with the topics you would like to hear about!</p> 

<p>In this episode, I talk about why we romanticize past pain and present confusion. I talk about how to stop doing this and what to look for instead.</p><p>My book, "That's Bold of you" is available on Amazon.</p><p>Instagram: @case.kenny</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads ... Show More

<p>This cultural episode I share my perspectives about American customs only found in America!&nbsp;</p>