Podcast Episodes

#270 | The Inimitable Charles Dickens

He was the Victorian era's most famous social writer, and his novels were loved by everyone from Queen Victoria to street children.

In this episode w…

4 years, 1 month ago

#268 | Grigori Rasputin - The Mad Monk

He was the peasant who went from a village in Siberia to the centre of the Russian imperial court, befriending the Tsar and Tsarina, and playing a r…

4 years, 1 month ago

#266 | What’s Happening In San Francisco?

It is one of the most influential cities in the United States but has recently been accused of falling into disrepair, with rising homelessness and …

4 years, 1 month ago

[BONUS] A Conversation with Lindsay from All Ears English

An interview with Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English.

We discuss why learners should focus on "connection, not perfection", why this can be diffic…

4 years, 1 month ago

#264 | Meyer Lansky: The Mafia's Accountant

He was a famous organised criminal known for his superior mathematical skills.

In this episode, we'll learn how Meyer Lansky took the American crimin…

4 years, 1 month ago

#262 | JK Rowling & The Battle To Publish Harry Potter

On 26 June 1997, an unknown author published a book called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. 

Harry Potter would go on to become the best-sel…

4 years, 2 months ago

⚡️ A bonus episode from SEND7: World News in 7 minutes. Monday 9th May 2022.

Today we have some news in English from our friends over at SEND7. 

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 9th May 2022.

Today: Ukraine school attack. Russia …

4 years, 2 months ago

#260 | The Cambridge Analytica Scandal

In March of 2018, it was revealed that 50 million Facebook profiles had been "hacked" and used to target American voters. 

The story involved Donald …

4 years, 2 months ago

#258 | The War Of The Currents

In the late 19th century there was fierce competition to provide electricity to the rapidly industrialising USA. The winner would be rewarded with h…

4 years, 2 months ago

#256 | Where Does All Our Rubbish Go?

Worldwide we produce over 2 billion tonnes of rubbish every year.

In this episode, we explore the history of rubbish collection and look at what hap…

4 years, 2 months ago