Best Free Range Waffles Podcasts (2026)

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049: Christmas at the Waffle House 8:10

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I spent Christmas alone this year… I was lonely, so I walked to a restaurant that is always open: the Waffle House. This is my story of Christmas at the Waffle House.By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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048: Lake House Story, part 4 (the end) 8:10

3d ago8:10

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The last part of this everyday, yet strange, story… Spoiler: I survived! Otherwise, the whole series would be over, wouldn’t it? boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcastBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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047: Lake House Story, part 3 8:02

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Part 3 of the Lake House story… The strange shape turns out to be… Visit boxcarenglish.com and patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcastBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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046: Lake House Story, part 2 8:58

14d ago8:58

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Here’s part 2 of this story! We take a ride on a boat on the lake… and I learn some history — there are entire towns under the water… I have to try to see them! If you’re new to Boxcar English, this podcast is easy to understand, if you’re learning English and have about a B1/B2 level. I speak clearly and slowly, and I use simple words, but the phr…

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045: The Lake House Story, part 1 13:55

14d ago13:55

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I went to a lake house over the weekend and it was very good, but also very, very bad… So much happened on the trip that I divided the story into four parts. If you’re new to Boxcar English, this podcast is easy to understand, if you’re learning English and have about a B1/B2 level. I speak clearly and slowly, and I use simple words, but the phrasi…

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044: More than ever 6:06

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I was feeling tired, so I slept longer than usual. I had a strange dream. Then I had to pee. Then I realized that I was sick… When I’m sick, I really miss being healthy. When I’m healthy, I don’t appreciate it enough. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast Check out our website at boxcarenglish.com Karl also makes music. Che…

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043: Thanksgiving 11:51

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Here is the story of my Thanksgiving — for you. This year, I spent Thanksgiving with my grandmother at her retirement home. It was a funny, sweet, everyday type of moment. It was so beautiful. Please support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast. You can ask me, Karl, all the questions you want there, in the chat. And you get all the tran…

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042: November Wednesday 9:13

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On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, school ends at 12 noon, and that gives an interesting feeling to the day. On this day, I felt like I did when I was a kid, and as I was cleaning up, I found a green magic marker. It made me really want to draw with markers like that… I’ll let you find out the rest by listening along… If it helps you to read alo…

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041: Grandmother in the hospital 7:24

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Have you ever gotten a surprise call? I got one when I was at work telling me my Grandmother was in the hospital. I had to ask my boss to leave work to see her. She understood, and let me go. This is the story of what happened that day. It was almost like a dream, but there I was, in reality. Please visit boxcarenglish.com for more podcasts and les…

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040: The Election 4:59

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There’s an election, and the voting happened at the school where I work. This is about how I went to vote and what happened that day and the day after. Please check out our page at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast And do leave us a review on the podcasting service you use. Send me an email at [email protected]…

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039: Sunglasses 6:47

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I found some sunglasses on a sunny day… and they made me think. Go to Patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast to support us. And Boxcarenglish.com for more!By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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038: Grandpa in Haytown (Part 3) 1:35

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The final installment of grandpa’s visit to Haytown. An ending, but a new beginning as well. Thanks for listening! Let me know how your English is coming. Check out the website for more: boxcarenglish.com Join our Patreon to chat with me and get transcripts: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcastBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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037: Grandpa in Haytown (Part 2, Fortune Cookies) 4:39

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The weekend is here! I take my Grandpa to a Chinese restaurant to celebrate. Visit boxcarenglish.com for more podcasts and lessons Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcastBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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036: Grandpa in Haytown (Part 1) 6:04

5M ago6:04

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This story is about my Grandpa visiting my house. My grandpa has a lot of dogs and cats, and he brought them all to my house — including a tiny kitten! Sometimes English learners get confused by the words “fun” and “funny.” This episode can help you out. Read this: “I noticed that Shelby was acting funny. That’s my dog. Shelby is her name. She was …

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035: Country Drive 7:29

5M ago7:29

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A drive in the country. Let’s take a look at three of the natural, American-style phrasings used in this episode: 1–“It sounded like they hadn’t had a chance to speak in a long time” You can say “it sounds like” in the same way as “it looks like” or “it appears”! “to have a chance” – to have an opportunity “to speak” in this case means the birds ha…

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034: Username, Password, Tears 5:57

5M ago5:57

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I could not find my username. I could not find my password. And, I admit it, I cried. Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast and get some bonus stuff! Find more and take lessons with me at boxcarenglish.comBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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033: A star in a hole in the clouds 6:25

5M ago6:25

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This episode is about how our lives are full of magic. I saw a star in the hole in the clouds, and it seemed to want to say: “Hey Karl, don’t forget that your life is full of magic.” I want to hear from you: what’s an experience you’ve had of the magic of life? Join me at Patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast, and help build a community of people who wa…

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032: Blue Fruit 7:05

6M ago7:05

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I had a dream about eating some very delicious blue fruit. It was so inspiring. I felt good all day. And I took my dog on a walk in the woods. We saw a dead deer. That’s the type of story you get on Boxcar English, ones that show thinking and feeling in the English language. No AI is used in the creation of this podcast — it’s a human production! V…

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031: Free 8:17

6M ago8:17

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Karl talks to a friend about prisons. And something unexpected happens. Who is responsible? No one knows. This episode includes some adult themes, so be aware of that if you feel any sensitivity to those things. Take lessons with me at boxcarenglish.com. And support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast. Thanks for listening!…

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030: Car Problems and a Possum 7:46

6M ago7:46

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It’s no fun to have car problems. Karl wants to leave work, but his car won’t start. It’s cold outside, and there’s nobody around to help. Then, a possum comes through the parking lot… Go to boxcarenglish.com for more episodes and lessons. Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcastBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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029: Grocery Store (Part 2) 5:31

6M ago5:31

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If you haven’t listened to Grocery Store (Part 1) I recommend you do before listening to this episode! More essential vocabulary-in-use in this video! Do you know a lot of words but have trouble putting them together so they sound natural? That’s exactly what this podcast is meant to help with. I mean, every episode of it, not just “Grocery Store (…

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028: Grocery Store (Part 1) 5:16

6M ago5:16

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Karl skips lunch and is very hungry after work. But, having no food, he has to go to the grocery store! What do you think he will cook? Visit boxcarenglish.com for more podcasts and to take lessons with the creator of this podcast!By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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027: Grass and Baseball 5:16

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It’s finally warm enough for Karl to go out wearing only a T-shirt. He takes Shelby out to the park where he sees some kids playing baseball. And he remembers what he felt like as a kid, and how it’s different than he feels now, in a good way. Visit boxcarenglish.com to listen to more podcasts. Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcas…

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026: After a Long Day 5:22

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After a long day of hard work, it’s nice to be able to sit for a minute and relax. It really feels just right. It really — hits the spot. Take English lessons using creative writing techniques with me at BoxcarEnglish.com And support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast.By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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024: Follow the Wind 9:05

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This is a dreamlike story. But it is not a dream… Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between life and dreams. Please visit the Boxcar English website: boxcarenglish.com And support the podcast on Patreon to receive all our transcripts: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcastBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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023: If I Were a Millionaire 7:11

7M ago7:11

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What would you do if you were a millionaire? This episode talks about what Karl would do… Thanks for listening! Listen to Boxcar English and learn to think in English! Transcripts make learning easier! Join the Boxcar English Patreon (patreon.com/BoxcarEnglishPodcast) for access to all transcripts! Follow the podcast on TikTok (@boxcar.english) and…

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022: Fixing a Hole 7:57

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Sunday is a day of rest for many, especially when it’s raining outside. But sometimes things get in the way. Please leave a review for the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @boxcar_english and TikTok @boxcar.english and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast where you can get transcripts and live chats! Visit boxcarenglish…

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021: Mountain Dream 8:47

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In this episode, you’ll learn some ways of talking about your dreams. Sometimes dreams are hard to describe. This story shows how our character, Karl, uses English to describe things that are out of the ordinary. Karl goes to the mountains with his grandmother. They rent a little house by a stream. It’s quiet there and Karl sleeps very well. And as…

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020: Eleven Deer 6:12

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Karl sees eleven deer in his yard. He wishes they would let him pet them. They, of course, do not. Then he thinks about one time when he ate deer meat. Support the podcast at patreon.com/BoxcarEnglishPodcast. You’ll get access to all the transcripts! And more things. Great things. Visit Boxcarenglish.com to take lessons with me. I can teach you all…

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019: The Doctor 6:50

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Karl gets sick and goes to visit the doctor… He’s worried he didn’t really need to go. But it’s important to see the doctor when you’re sick. This is a great way to learn about how to speak in an important situation. This podcast works even better with the transcript! You can get them for just the price of a cup of coffee at the Boxcar English Patr…

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018: Action Movie 10:52

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This episode is about how watching a movie makes you feel. It’s about watching an action movie. It’s about feeling like you can do all the things you see in an action movie… Have you ever felt this way before? Tell me about it, at [email protected] BOXCAR ENGLISH

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017: Police Stop 6:39

8M ago6:39

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There are some essential phrasal verbs in here! Especially if you’re in the USA. Such as : “pull over” – this means to stop your car on the side of the road. It’s what you have to do when a police car flashes its lights behind you. Fortunately, nothing bad happens during this police stop. But it’s never fun being stopped by the police! And it’s bet…

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016: Jazz House 7:27

8M ago7:27

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Sometimes life encounters jazz. And it stops to listen. And sometimes listening makes you want to do. Listening is doing! Please write to me about what you think about jazz. Do you listen to jazz? Do you play jazz? Send me an email at [email protected] Let me hear how your English is coming. You could be featured in a future episode.…

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015: The Sun Comes Out 5:55

8M ago5:55

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Listen to this story and soak up some authentic American phrases! The weather changes everything. It changed my day today. I had a lot of work to do. I also had to do something outside. It was raining outside, and I got wet. Finally, I was able to start working! But then the sun came out. And I couldn’t stand to stay inside.…

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014: Catching a Ride 7:29

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You’ll find a surprisingly emotional story in this episode, and some interesting, authentic phrases too. I was walking with my dog when it started to rain. A car drove by — and I caught a ride with it… Listen to the episode to find out what happened. Please send me a message at [email protected], and tell me if you’ve ever been hitchhiking (so…

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013: A Walking Vacation 12:02

8M ago12:02

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Do you like to travel? I do, but I also don’t like going very far away from home. And I have a dog. You don’t have to go very far to find new places. This is the story of my vacation. I discovered a new land, only by walking a few minutes from my home.By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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012: Blue and Yellow Signs 7:13

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There are lots of new things to look for and learn in this episode. New phrases and new words. Let me know which ones are new to you. Send me your questions at [email protected]. I went to town to take care of a few things. I rode my bike there. It was Spring, and there were flowers blooming. While in town, I saw posters for a show. They were …

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011: When I Lost My Phone 10:13

8M ago10:13

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Listen closely… this podcast is meant to be easy to understand for about a B1-level English student. Unlike other English listening podcasts, this podcast is designed to be heard without thinking too much. The idea is to make you forget you’re learning the language and focus on the story so you start to THINK in English. I lost my phone on a walk i…

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010: Pie Contest 16:41

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Karl judges a pie baking contest. He is nervous, because he feels like he doesn’t know enough about pie. He has to cancel his Tuesday card game with his grandmother. But she is going to bake her famous apple pie for the contest. When he judges the pie contest, he is rather overwhelmed.By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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009: My Kind of Advertising 7:38

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You see advertisements (or “ads”) every day. They say that seeing advertisements is not good for you. That’s probably true. But I would like to make my own advertisements. My own KIND of advertisements… Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast!By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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008: My Horse, Whose Name is Happy 9:37

9M ago9:37

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I rode my horse, whose name is Happy, a long way. Until my horse got sick. I was stuck on the side of the road, playing with my blue hat. Then, something great happened… Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast!By BOXCAR ENGLISH

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007: Painting My Room 11:24

9M ago11:24

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I wanted to paint my room, but I wasn’t sure which color to choose… So I went to the paint store and tried to pick out a color. But it’s hard to pick just one when there are so many choices. Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes on PatreonBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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006: Magic Bottle 8:36

9M ago8:36

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I found something strange today. It was outside my front door. It was a bottle — an old bottle. The bottle was very interesting to me, but I didn’t know why… Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes on PatreonBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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005: Eyes 6:08

10M ago6:08

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How are your eyes? How well do you see? Has the way you see changed? I’m thinking about my eyes, and what it’s like to get older. Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes on PatreonBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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004: Shoes 10:28

10M ago10:28

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Are your shoes perfect? What would your perfect shoes be? Where do you look for shoes? Karl looks for shoes in used clothing stores. They aren’t easy to find. Sometimes he dreams of shoes. Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes on PatreonBy BOXCAR ENGLISH

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003: Grandfather Visit (part 2) 8:11

10M ago8:11

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Karl stays with his grandfather and all his dogs and cats in the mountains. Time slows down. Chat with Karl and get the transcripts to all episodes on PatreonBy BOXCAR ENGLISH