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They call me "Car Boot Chris". I'm a UK Reseller and YouTuber and this podcast focuses on everything and anything reselling in the UK and around the world. Including insight and advice on platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Whatnot, Depop, Etsy, Vinted and more. Look out for regular guests and informative chat to keep you company, maybe educate and hopefully entertain!
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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where Charlie, your host, gets Harry back on t…
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Today, we’re ripping the plaster off. We’re talking about the ugly, honest, real side of full-time reselling. The bit everyone avoids because, maybe it’s uncomfortable - including me. Am I actually building a business… or am I working 60 hours a week with no pension, no holidays, no sick pay… basically recreating a normal job but with more stress a…
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Vinted have announced that their UK and USA sites will now connect 'seamlessly" with both sets of buyers and sellers able to trade between themselves. Is it a recipe for disaster or a stroke of genius?? My YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@CarBoot_Chris?sub_confirmation=1 Thanks to Listing Monster AI for sponsoring Series 6 of the podcast!…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A gang tunnels through the sewers of Nice to pull off one of France’s most audacious bank heists—complete with t…
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This week on The Everything Reselling Podcast, we’re joined by Keith - better known as "PITCO" - a man who’s done what most resellers only threaten to do: he’s walked away from eBay completely. Keith started out flipping electronics from return pallets, repairing what he could and stripping the rest for parts. Over time, the fees, the policies, and…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 25 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ England sails into global power in this spirited exploration of the Elizabethan Age. Charlie and Ben unpack how exploration, capital…
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Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack⁠ In this episode, we tackle one of the toughest IELTS Speaking challenges — describing a person who inspires you — with the legendary Sir David Attenborough as our muse. Hear three real student answers (Band 5, 7, and 9) and discover what separates a good response from a great one. From fluency to phrasing, t…
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This week on The Everything Reselling Podcast, we’re joined by Polish Pete - a youtuber and reseller who doesn’t just sell on eBay, he studies it. Pete’s known for his deep dive, no nonsense theories on how eBay actually works. From the mysterious ‘green waves’ to how he keeps money coming in even when he’s not listing a single new item for long pe…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 20 intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More about Harry's Immersion Courses 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this Halloween special, Charlie and Harry each share a spine-tingli…
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👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ In this episode, Charlie breaks down a clip from a previous episode of his to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all in a lighthearted, playful manner. This is for learners who want to sound s…
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Today’s episode is a special one! The Co-Founder & Head of Growth from our series sponsor, Listing Monster, joins us to chat about their AI listing tool. If you’ve been around the reselling community lately, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Listing Monster (not just from me) an AI-powered platform designed to make your eBay listings faster, sma…
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In this solo episode of The Everything Reselling Podcast, I’m diving deep into how I use AI tools and ChatGPT every single day to run my reselling business and in my personal life. From eBay listings to YouTube content to Analytics to Accounting to Everyday Tasks... Whether you’re a reseller looking to work smarter, or just curious about how AI too…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A children’s fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the Shoemaker—British-style. With playful co…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Harry’s car gets clamped out of nowhere… but that’s just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a cra…
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Today I’m joined by someone who’s building a strong following in the reselling world, but funnily enough, he never even planned to do YouTube. Now he’s known as "Warders Clobber" sharing his journey as a full-time clothing reseller, co-hosting the Bold Clobber podcast with Boldfinds and helping others level up their eBay game. On top of that, he’s …
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Ever wondered what it’s like to tour the world with an iconic British band and run a reselling side hustle at the same time? In this episode of The Everything Reselling Podcast, I sit down with Stephen Brannan aka Stevo, bass guitarist for Echo & The Bunnymen for over 20 years. From sold-out gigs and global tours to flipping items on the side, Stev…
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📥 ⁠⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠⁠ with 10 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of …
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Normally I’m the one asking the questions, but this time the tables have turned. We’re flipping the script, and I’m the one in the hot seat (Not my idea by the way!). So instead of me grilling a guest, I’m about to get grilled myself. We talk about the story of "Car Boot Chris", the secrets, the truth and escaping the 9-5 from police officer to sid…
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📥 ⁠⁠Grab this episode's FREE PDF⁠⁠ with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the …
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by someone who’s turned the chaos of car boots into a reselling superpower. You’ll know her from YouTube as Rachael Fantastic where she shares the ups, the downs, and the real hustle of SELLING at the boot sales instead of buying! Rachael’s carved her niche as a Reseller AND a YouTuber, by showing exactly what it’s …
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📥 ⁠Grab the FREE PDF⁠ with 20+ advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences , to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster. Plus, get the script from today's story included! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠⁠ Welcome to a series of short, story-driven episodes that help you learn British English while explo…
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📥 Grab the FREE PDF with 15 advanced expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly online group lessons⁠⁠ In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeare…
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Click here to grab the FREE PDF with 10 Everyday Expressions, quizzes, and example sentences if you want to learn this episode's vocab 3x faster! 🎓 ⁠Join my weekly online group lessons In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’l…
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Click here⁠ to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster! 🎓 Join my weekly online group lessons Harry’s run of bad luck takes centre stage in this episode. From a parking fine that spiralled into debt collectors, to a stressful eBay camera scam, we explore the ups and downs of everyday …
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🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠ An episode from the archives where Charlie got Lucy from "English With Lucy" on the show to talk about British wedding culture. There are a lot of traditions involved in this day and so we took a look at some of those in a lighthearted conversation asking Lucy about her wedd…
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FREE PDF Lesson Pack – ⁠https://bit.ly/S5E2_FREE-PDF-LessonJoin my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – ⁠https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy⁠ Check out Matthew McAloone on Instagram or TikTok Charlie chats with British comedian Matthew McAloone to explore the wild world of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival — the largest arts and comedy fe…
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FREE PDF Lesson Pack – https://bit.ly/BonusEp82_FREE_PDF_LessonJoin my next group lesson on Zoom (The Academy) – https://thebritishenglishpodcast.com/academy Check out Rob's podcast - The Business English Podcast⏱ Timestamps00:00 Highlights00:37 Intro1:40 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business3:30 FREE Vocabulary PDF4:41 5 Awkward Scenarios in Business21:…
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Click here to grab the free PDF with all the vocab, quizzes, and example sentences here if you want to learn 3x faster! Join Charlie as he unpacks the unspoken cultural code behind how Brits describe their homes. From the classic two-up two-down to the oh-so-cosy cottage, this episode is packed with real British vocabulary, quirky facts, and subtle…
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📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Charlie focuses on whether or not to accept the offer of "Would you like a cup of tea?" when entering somebody's home in the UK. For a lot of us this seems like a simple topic but add cultural variation into it and the answer is never that simple. Want to finally speak English with confidence, flow, and persona…
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Click here for the FREE PDF Lesson Pack In this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English and boost your IELTS Speaking score by focusing on Part 3 of the speaking exam using the topic of education. You’ll hear three model answers — Band 5, Band 7, and Band 9 — to the same question, followed by a breakdown of what makes each one diffe…
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📝 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ Join Charlie for an episode of Learn English with Short Stories, where a small lie turns into a big problem. Emma tells her cousin she lives in a fancy flat near Hyde Park, but she actually lives above a kebab shop. With the help of her friends, she tries to keep up the lie, but things quickly get out of control. …
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📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ 👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ 🧐 ⁠Test Your Level of English⁠ Charlie chats with Don, a well-travelled Aussie with stories spanning decades of globetrotting, to ask the big question: Has travel got worse? From booking flights at a high street travel agent to navigating airport chaos today, they explore how travel ha…
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👄 ⁠⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠⁠ In this episode, Charlie breaks down a hilarious scene from The Office (UK) to help you master natural British pronunciation. You’ll learn how to shadow native speakers by focusing on connected speech, word stress, intonation, and rhythm… all through British humour. This is for learners who want to sound smooth and …
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Join Charlie as he explores one of Britain’s most enduring legends: the Loch Ness Monster. From ancient sightings in 565 A.D. to modern-day hoaxes and government-funded sonar scans, discover why nearly 10 million Brits still believe in Nessie. Along the way, you’ll learn natural British expressions and cultural references—all while questioning what…
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In this episode, Charlie helps you improve your British English by focusing on how to talk about hobbies and free time naturally—both for everyday conversation and, more specifically, for Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking exam. You'll hear model answers, learn useful expressions, and get tips to sound more fluent and confident when discussing your inter…
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Charlie welcomes Emma from Pronunciation with Emma back on the show to share her five “brilliant things” — from the oddly specific to the surprisingly relatable. Along the way, they reflect on British culture, personality quirks, and the small moments that make life feel just right. A cosy listen for learners who enjoy natural, unscripted British E…
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🧐 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ ⁠ 📝 ⁠⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠⁠ Charlie gets Martin from Rock N' Roll English on the show to do an interview style episode all about the life of a uni student in the UK. They cover nightlife, student accommodation and campus lifestyle. 🎓 ⁠⁠The Academy⁠⁠ 📑 ⁠⁠Transcripts & Glossaries⁠⁠ 📧 ⁠⁠FREE Email Lessons⁠⁠ 👋 …
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🧐 ⁠⁠⁠Test Your Level of English⁠⁠ 📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ Charlie tries something new this week: reflecting on five small but meaningful things that have shaped him. Joined by Harry, the two share a thoughtful and lighthearted conversation that's a gentle way to tune into everyday British English and culture. Perfect for learners who enjoy r…
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👄 ⁠Improve Your Pronunciation⁠ In this episode, Charlie uses a real-life story to teach you the key features of natural British pronunciation. From connected speech and word stress to intonation and rhythm, you’ll hear how native speakers really sound — and how to train your ear to follow along. Perfect for learners who want to sound more natural, …
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This week, we’re joined by Alexis and Jen from "That's Flipping Retro" on YouTube! They’re a UK based couple who specialise in retro toys, vintage clothing, and.... LEGO. Right now, they are seriously considering leaving eBay behind to focus on other platforms, and they’ve got plenty to say about the challenges and changes they face in the resellin…
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📝 ⁠Get FREE Episode Worksheet⁠ Charlie tells the true story of the British Post Office scandal — a shocking case where many honest people were wrongly blamed because of a computer mistake. You’ll learn about the people behind the post office counter, the problems they faced, and how the truth finally came out. 🎓 ⁠⁠Join The Academy⁠ 📑 ⁠Get Transcrip…
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Today, I’m chatting with Paul (Dambo) and Beth from the "Demize Family" on YouTube, full-time UK resellers who hunt for hidden treasures at car boot sales and charity shops, then flip those finds online and at comic cons across the country. Whether it’s collectibles, pop culture merch, or niche fandom gear, they know how to spot it and sell it. We …
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🧐 Test Your Level of English 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie takes you on a sunny Saturday walk to visit London’s oldest pubs. He gives simple Tube tips, shows you hidden alleys, and tells stories about Roman Londinium, medieval confession booths, the gin craze, tulip mania, and the nutmeg trade. Along the way he meets an Aussie traveller, enj…
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Today’s guest is Scott aka "That Flipping Wolf" on YouTube. Scott has lived a true "sliding doors" journey, from selling childhood treasures to pay off debt, to rediscovering retro toys and then diving into reselling. He's faced some major life challenges, including a serious head injury and career-ending knee damage, Scott is turning to reselling …
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet (S1/E3) Learn British English & about British culture in this episode where your host Charlie interviews a variety of English speakers starting with his school friends from the South of England to New Zealanders, Australians and even South African English speakers to find out what the world thinks of us Brits and if we …
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👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie chats with Lorena Parker from English with Parker about what makes a “typical” British childhood. From selling lollipops at school to playing rounders and riding BMX bikes, Lorena reflects on growing up in the UK with Chilean roots. Expect nostalgia, cultural comparisons, and plenty …
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Originally shared on Into the Story: Learn English with True Stories. I made a big mistake when meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time… and it turned into a lesson on honesty, connection, and laughing at yourself. 🎓 Join The Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Today, I’m joined by Ian, better known as "The Master Of Pieces" on YouTube. A passionate part-time reseller and collector who focuses on the things he genuinely loves to buy, sell, and keep. Despite juggling reselling alongside a full-time job, Ian has built one of the biggest YouTube channels in the UK within the part-time reseller space. But her…
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie shares his story of getting caught in a big cyclone while visiting Australia. He talks about preparing for the storm, losing power, and how Australians reacted. Join Charlie for this wild adventure, full of useful British English phrases. 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 The Academy 📧 FR…
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