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 ... Show More
Aug 7
196.2 - Invasion of Burmese Pythons in South Florida
In this wild episode, we dive deep into the Burmese python invasion in Florida’s Everglades, which is one of the most unexpected and dramatic ecological crises in U.S. history. It all started with exotic pet owners, relaxed laws in the '80s and '90s, and one catastrophic storm: H ... Show More
39m 13s
Jul 31
196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit
Ever heard someone say, “Don’t have a hissy fit”? In this episode, we break down this funny, very Southern expression that describes a dramatic overreaction (think tantrum, or an overreaction). You’ll hear real-life examples—from picky eaters at restaurants to Wi‑Fi meltdowns—and ... Show More
21m 11s
Dec 2024
914. A Midwinter Ramble ❄️ Luke’s English Podcast
An end-of-year rambling episode with some seasonal good wishes 🎄, comments on recent episodes 🎧, an update about upcoming content 📲, anecdotes about seeing Paul McCartney live in concert 🎸, playing music at the British Ambassador's residence 🇬🇧 and visiting the British Libr ... Show More
2h 18m
Feb 2022
Welcome To Ravenholm | Episode 1
In the pilot episode, trained assassin Ivan Harris gets detained by the mysterious Ravenholm Institute, he must choose to either believe Doctor Bell, who thinks he is delusional, or Lark, who wants to help him escape. The only problem: one of them might be in his head. Warning: T ... Show More
48m 5s
Feb 2022
Get The Hell Outta Here Club | Episode 3
Ivan agrees to work with Lark on an escape plan, which requires Ivan to distract the guards and endure a litany of painful procedures while Lark charts a course. Warning: This episode contains adult content, adult language, and violence. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio f ... Show More
41m 5s
Apr 2025
930. Can I eat my cat? 😿 Weird Google Questions, Answered (Topics + Vocabulary)
This episode is about the bizarre and funny questions that people input into Google. I explore and answer some of these questions, explaining some vocabulary. The result is an engaging and intellectually light-hearted discussion involving the usual mix of rambling, and English te ... Show More
1h 36m