Best Old London Pub Podcasts (2025)

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Kennington’s Madcap Pubs - Who Let the Dogs Out? 34:27

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Send us a text Kennington. There’s nothing beige about pub history in this part of London. Today we kick back the saloon doors of Kennington, where pubs aren’t just buildings, they’re characters with backstories, secrets, and a scattering of taxidermy. We’ll stumble through boozers that once stared straight at Bedlam, meet a pub magician who almost…

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Chelsea Short 7:22

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Send us a text Get the essence of Episode 49 in under 8 minutes! Chelsea Pub Crawl – Bohemians to Billionaires. Groovy! Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com E-mail: [email protected] Eric Blair

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E171 - RIP Car, Niall the Handyman & Remembrance Day 1:03:25

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss Miki's car and the ridiculous cost of repair, Niall being a handyman and going to remembrance day parades. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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From the Archives: Growing up in the UK in the 90s - Bonus Ep 2 28:47

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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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S5/E4 - Learn English Through a Wild French Bank Heist: Albert Spaggiari with Alastair Budge 58:07

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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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Hackney Pub Crawl Part 1 – Pickled Egg, Punk Rock Hacktivism 36:19

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Send us a text We’re back in the East End of London, kicking off a multi-episode visit to multi-cultural Hackney. We kick things off with a crash course in Hackney’s rebellious roots, from Roman roads to Quakers, Huguenots, and anarchists with a flair for protest. If London has a punk Borough, this is it. Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious of The Sex Pi…

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Bonus Ep 84: Pt. 2 of The Elizabethan Era: Exploration, Empire & the English Renaissance | Ft. Ben Marks 31:10

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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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IELTS Ep 5: Talking About British Icons and Inspiring People (IELTS Part 2) 32:50

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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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Pubs at War - Flying Drays and Fallen Pubs 38:59

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Send us a text This special Remembrance Sunday episode of The Historic London Pubcast takes us into the lesser-known wartime history of British pubs. From the cellars of London to the beaches of Normandy, discover how these beloved local landmarks became unlikely heroes during World War II. We revisit The Black Horse in Marylebone, where D-Day plan…

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🎃 Halloween Special | Real Vocabulary from 2 Creepy Stories 1:02:32

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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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E170 - Happy Halloween 2025 1:08:09

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss their recent trips to Halloween scare mazes. Dr Frights and Hellfire Caves, were they good, did we scream? Also the famous Halloween gift exchange. Will Miki beat Chinese Anne this year? Hope you enjoy... Support the show…

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Pronunciation Ep 03 - Master British Intonation with Real Speech 30:35

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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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Chelsea Pub Crawl – Bohemians to Billionaires. Groovy! 36:55

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Send us a text An unforgettable journey through Chelsea – from Bohemians to Billionaires! Discover how this exclusive London neighborhood transformed from a riverside "Village of Palaces" into the ultimate bohemian quarter, then morphed into one of the world's poshest postcodes. We're pub crawling through four historic Chelsea establishments repres…

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E169 - Please Don't Give Up - The Struggles of Men 1:22:43

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the sad times and quiet struggles that men go through. It's ok to speak up and get help. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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Bitesize Ep 106 - The Elves and the Shoemaker 19:26

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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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E168 - Nick Stoppani -From Dark to Light 1:04:19

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys have returning guest Nick Stoppani, talking about his struggles with mental health, being in dark places and his challenge to get to the Fringe. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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Bonus Ep 83: Harry’s Mishaps Pt. 2 - Car Clamps, Bailiffs, a Crash, and Some Very British Vocabulary 24:06

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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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Historic Pub Walk Battersea Power Station to Wandsworth 36:08

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By Eric Blair

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E167 - Your Stories, ASBOS & RIP Retail 1:00:52

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys read out the listeners stories, are ASBOS still a thing and the death of shops. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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From the Archives: A British Conversation in Charlie's Pub, Scene 1 - Bitesize Ep 2 16:45

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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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E166 - Growing Old, Sleep Overs & New Car Joy 1:00:26

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss growing old and the fun that comes with that. Miki spent a weekend away with friends and Niall gets a new car. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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One Tiny Word That Changes Everything in English 8:33

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Click here to join The Academy before midnight on Sunday 28th of September 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Charlie Baxter

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Barnes River Pubs – Duels, Ghosts, Marc Bolan, Jimi Hendrix 36:38

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E165 - RIP Ricky Hatton, Men's Mental Health & Miki Lost in London 1:11:31

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the sad passing of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, men's mental health and Miki is lost in london. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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S5/E3 - The Rise of England Explained: Elizabethan Era, Part 1 41:02

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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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E164 - RIP Charlie Kirk, Autumn is Here & Happy Birthday Miki 1:12:16

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the sad passing of Charlie Kirk, the fact autumn has arrived and it's Miki's birthday, so its present opening time. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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Short Story Ep #2 - A Stonehenge Adventure with Hugo, Chris & Mike 23:28

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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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Mortlake Riverside Pubs - The Ship, Gardeners & White Hart 28:49

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By Eric Blair

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Bitesize Ep 105: A Shocking Chapter of British History: The Day London Nearly Drowned in Dung 26:37

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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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E163 - Who is Shaun? 1:13:04

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the negativity of social media and how comments affect people. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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OTTL Book Club: Myths and Legends by Dylan Rees 1:41:35

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Send us a text Ben and Mark throw open the doors of the On the Timelash bookshop for a boozy book launch with Dylan Rees, author of the fabulous book, Myths and Legends: The Reeltime Pictures Story. The lads chat about how Keith Barnfather, Nicholas Briggs, and many more have created a massive people's history of Doctor Who, courtesy of the Myth Ma…

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Expression Ep 01 - 5 Phrases You’ll Never Learn in School 14:40

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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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Smithfield’s Secret Haunted Pubs, Body Snatchers & Last Call 33:24

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Send us a text Ghosts, grave robbers, and one last pint before the gallows? Welcome to the Historic London Pubcast - your spirited guide through haunted London pubs and the twisted tales hidden behind creaky pub doors. In this episode, we take you on a haunted pub crawl through London’s Smithfield - once a grisly hub for resurrection men, and now a…

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E162 - The Farmer's Dog Pub Review 56:37

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the boys review of their day trip to The Farmer's Dog Pub. Was it value for money, was it easy to get into and did they see Jeremy? Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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Bitesize Ep 104 - Real British Life Problems Ft. Harry 32:21

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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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In the Timelash #15 - Si Hart 1:54:06

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Send us a text "Have we learned nothing from Torchwood?" Mark is joined by Si Hart, host of The Library of Impossible Things, who submits his five choices for the tinsel tunnel. It's a wide-ranging discussion that often comes back to reminding us what it is to be a child watching Doctor Who. Under discussion: "Dark" Doctor Who, dodgy tea towels, To…

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E161 - Rude Tour Guides, Bad Hotels & Being a Drug Dealer 1:01:00

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss Miki's experience with a rude tour guide at a country manor, the terrible state of hotels that Niall stays in & the fascination of being a drug dealer. Hope you enjoy... Support the show…

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E160 - Hotel Freebie's, Streaming - How Much? & Liquid IV 1:02:08

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss Niall's recent hotel experiences, the rising costs of TV streaming services and getting healthy on Liquid IV. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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From the Archives - British Wedding Culture 25:44

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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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Clerkenwell & Smithfield’s Rebel Pubs – Anarchy & Assassins 30:45

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S5/E2 Inside the World’s Biggest Comedy Festival (with a ‘British’ Comedian) 29:34

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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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E159 - Jesus Army Cult, Fake Purchases & Cemetery Flowers 1:00:05

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the Jesus Army cult that Miki and Niall grew up around. Buying knock off goods and the flowers from the cemetery. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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E158 - 90s & 00s Nostalgia Vs Present Day 1:21:21

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss the good old days of Miki growing up in the 90s and Niall in the 00s. The nostalgia comes flooding back to the boys. Oh and we also talk about the present day... Hope you enjoy... Support the show…

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Bonus Ep 82 - British Work Etiquette: 5 Things You Should Never Do 25:38

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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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Cheers From Limehouse Pubs - Cities Built & Empires Launched 31:54

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By Eric Blair

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E157 - Niall's Climbing Everest, Clarkson's Farm & School Holidays Have Begun 1:04:53

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2 mates, Niall & Miki, discussing the day to day struggles in life, from a Man's point of view. This week the boys discuss Niall's passion to climb Mount Everest, Miki's recent trip to Clarkson's farm and the dreaded school holidays have begun. Hope you enjoy... Support the showBy Michael York

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Bitesize Episode 103 - What Brits Think of You When You Say 'Apartment' 32:06

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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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Back to the Pub Crawl Future - City of London, 50 Years On 37:45

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From the Archives: Fancy a cuppa? 13:53

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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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In the Timelash #14 - ArtfullyLiam 2:05:16

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Send us a text "Amazon Who? You Plonker!" Mark invites enigmatic artist and autograph hunter, @artfullyliam to submit his five choices for the tinsel tunnel. Their discussion takes in whether Doctor Who should be a prick, which fans ought to see an optician and explore why Sutekh, Omega and the Rani didn't work as well as the Daleks, Sarah Jane Smi…