Episode 81: Pet Peeves - AKA Things That Really, Really Annoy You

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Episode 81: Pet Peeves - AKA Things That Really, Really Annoy You

Chewing food with your mouth open. Holding open a door without telling someone “thank you.” Walking on the wrong side of the sidewalk. These are just a few things about society that really annoy us—also known as “pet peeves” in English. On today’s podcast, we talk all about the pet peeves that drive us crazy.

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Episode 80: Coronavirus Craziness: Part 2

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Episode 80: Coronavirus Craziness: Part 2

Ok, so things with the current coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, have really escalated since we recorded our previous episode: “Coronavirus Craziness.” The new pandemic has been spreading all over the world causing economic collapse, nationwide quarantines and thousands of deaths across all continents. On today’s podcast, we discuss the current developments of COVID-19 and how long we think its effects will last.

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Episode 79: Coronavirus Craziness

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Episode 79: Coronavirus Craziness

The world is currently being being rocked by the effects of COVID-19: the newest, unknown virus in the coronavirus family that has quickly spread around the world. Not only has it infected and killed many, but has caused economic and travel effects unlike any before in history. On today’s podcast, we discuss the origins, effects and the current developments of the new virus and how it will affect the world moving forward.

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Episode 77: Travel Hiccups

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Episode 77: Travel Hiccups

Traveling—it’s one of the most enjoyable and exciting adventures that someone can have. While traveling is great, usually something—or many things—can go wrong in the process. From missed flights and sports events to sleeping in bug-infested hostels, we’ll discuss bad traveling experiences and how we can laugh at them today. Learn English by listening to Coffee With Gringos Podcast every week.

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Episode 76: A 'Gringa' in Mexico City

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Episode 76: A 'Gringa' in Mexico City

A ‘gringa’ in Mexico City—the massive capital city of Mexico that is steeped in history and culture is a city unlike any other in the world. In today’s episode, Paige tells us all about her recent reporting trip to the exciting city where she encountered interesting foods, potent tequila and friendly faces.

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Episode 75: The Royal Family Drama AKA "Megxit"

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Episode 75: The Royal Family Drama AKA "Megxit"

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made headlines recently following their shock announcement to leave the royal family, which is caused surprise and drama. What happens when royals decide to leave the family? We talk about everything “Megxit” and what will happen to the royal family moving forward.

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Episode 74: Urban Myths AKA Spooky Stories That Tend to Be Fake

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Episode 74: Urban Myths AKA Spooky Stories That Tend to Be Fake

Would you dare to say Bloody Mary in the mirror? What would you do if you found out a stranger was trying to kidnap you? Today on the podcast, we talk all about urban myths—many that sound like the plot of a horror movie. Tune in to find out. Learn English, improve your listening skills with this podcast episode.

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Episode 73: Lights, Camera, Action....it's time for the Oscars 2020

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Episode 73: Lights, Camera, Action....it's time for the Oscars 2020

Today’s English podcast is about The Oscars ceremony - the annual awards event for each year’s best movies and 2019 had no shortage of great flicks. From “The Irishman” to “Joker”, last year was filled with great movies that will surely win awards. So tune in to hear everything about this year’s upcoming Oscars this week on the pod.

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Episode 72: Trekking, or as Gringos Like to Say, Hiking

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Episode 72: Trekking, or as Gringos Like to Say, Hiking

On today’s podcast, we talk about trekking or hiking in Chile and the US and some of the things that can happen in the process. Smelling the fresh air, taking in a beautiful view and (maybe) getting lost in the process—just a few things that can happen when you leave the city and head to the great outdoors.

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Episode 70: We Sit Down With Multilinguist - Claire Spooner

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Episode 70: We Sit Down With Multilinguist - Claire Spooner

Have you ever made a facebook account for a banana? Have you ever started a “poo” blog rating toilets in China? Not many have, but today we sit back down our good friend, Claire Spooner, who has done that and much more over the course of her interesting life. So tune in and hear what else Claire has to say.

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Episode 67:  We Talk Climate Change - Chao Plastic Bags & Straws

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Episode 67: We Talk Climate Change - Chao Plastic Bags & Straws

Earth is our only home and the need to keep it clean and healthy has never been more important. From rising temperatures to plastic filling up the oceans, it’s clear that more needs to be done to keep our planet from being destroyed by our own actions. Today on the pod, we’ll talk about recycling methods, ways to limit your carbon footprint, as well as some activists who are doing their part to change the discussion on climate change.

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Episode 66: The Opioid Crisis in the U.S.

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Episode 66: The Opioid Crisis in the U.S.

Drug addiction is a major issue that faces every country, in all parts of the world. But what happens when pharmaceutical companies and doctors are the ones giving the drugs that end up causing these addictions and, in many cases, death? Today on the podcast, we talk about the opioid crisis in the US and how it has affected everyone.

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