Best James Blore Podcasts (2025)

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Blorecast Episode 12 - This is the News - Podcast for English Learners 11:56

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This week on the Blorecast: a short, clear update on what’s been happening in Slovakia — explained in simple English for international students, expats, and anyone trying to follow Slovak news without perfect Slovak. In this episode, I talk about the recent protests in Košice, the growing tension between conservative and liberal parts of Slovak soc…

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Blorecast Episode 11 - Andy's Back - Podcast for English Learners 17:05

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What happens when a Brit moves to Slovakia and stays (almost) forever? In this episode of The Blorecast, I’m joined once again by Andy Billingham, a long-time expat, Slovak citizen and all-round legend, to talk about: 🇸🇰 Getting used to life in socialist-era Slovakia 🛒 Strange supermarket rules in the 80s 🥾 Hiking culture 🕖 Why everyone wakes up so…

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Blorecast Episode 10 - The Shopping - Podcast for English Learners 9:39

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When I first arrived in Slovakia back in 1998, “doing the shopping” meant visiting three or four different little shops — Potraviny Narcis for basics, Coop Jednota for salami and coffee, and Vrchovina for a litre of Cappy juice. Twenty-five years later, things look a little different. In this episode, I take a nostalgic (and slightly caffeinated) t…

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Blorecast Episode 09 - Bonfire Night - Podcast for English Learners 11:04

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In this episode of The Blorecast, James steps outside to enjoy a beautiful autumn day and share the surprising story behind a viral Instagram short — the infamous Slovak snail rhyme! 🐌🔥 From Slimák, slimák to Šnečku, šnečku and even the brutal Serbian version, James compares how different countries talk to their snails (some nicely… some not so muc…

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Blorecast Episode 08 - Halloween Special - Podcast for English Learners 5:06

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It's a quick one this time, featuring horror snails! ⸻ 🌍 About the Blorecast The Blorecast is a podcast from The School of Blore in Košice, Slovakia. It’s about life, culture, language, and exams – all served up with a dose of humour and storytelling. Whether you’re learning English, preparing for Cambridge exams, or just curious about life in Slov…

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Blorecast Episode 07 - Time Warp - Podcast for English Learners 11:12

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Why does Slovakia sometimes feel like it’s living in a different decade? And is that actually a bad thing? In this episode of The Blorecast, James Blore explores a country that has modernised rapidly yet still holds tight to its roots. From carpet beaters and top-loading washing machines to rural life, birds, mushrooms, and boars, James reflects on…

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Blorecast Episode 06 - Pigging Brilliant! - Podcast for English Learners 9:45

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Why do Slovaks love pigs so much? 🐷 In this episode of The Blorecast, I explore Slovakia’s deep and delicious relationship with all things porcine — from schnitzels and slanina to zabíjačka and wild boars in the forest! You’ll hear stories from my early days teaching in Humenné, discover why being vegetarian used to be a challenge in 1990s Slovakia…

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Blorecast Episode 05 - Citizen Andy - Podcast for English Learners 15:07

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In this episode of The Blorecast, James catches up once again with his long-time lunch companion and all-round legend, Andy Billingham, who’s now officially a Slovak citizen! 🇸🇰 Andy explains why he decided to apply for citizenship, what the process involves, and how the language test went. There’s also an update on James’s charity cricket match (s…

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Blorecast Episode 04 - Unsporting Behaviour - Podcast for English Learners 9:09

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Welcome back to the Blorecast! In Episode 4 – Unsporting Behaviour, I dive into the world of sport — despite being about the least sporty person you could imagine. This weekend is a big one in Slovakia: 🏃‍♂️ The Košice Peace Marathon celebrates its 101st year – the oldest marathon in Europe and the third-oldest in the world. 🏏 I’ve inexplicably agr…

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Blorecast Episode 03 - Slovak Food: Carbs - Podcast for English Learners 9:29

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In this episode of the Blorecast, James dives into one of the tastiest parts of Slovak cuisine – carbohydrates! From fresh Slovak bread and fluffy rožky to potato pancakes, bryndzové halušky and pirohy, this is your guided tour through Slovakia’s most comforting, filling, and downright delicious foods. 🇸🇰 What you’ll hear about in this episode: • W…

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Blorecast Episode 02 - The Inimitable Andy B - Podcast for English Learners 9:10

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In this episode of the Blorecast, James Blore sits down with his longtime friend Andy Billingham, a British bloke who has lived in Slovakia so long that he’s now officially Slovak. They talk about: how Andy ended up in Slovakia not once, but twice his first impressions of Slovakia in 1983 the places he's worked and the jobs he's done This episode i…

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Blorecast Episode 01 - Slightly Slovak - Podcast for English Learners 7:59

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How does a Brit become “a little bit Slovak”? In this first episode of the Blorecast, James Blore shares three Slovak habits he’s picked up over 27 years: taking shoes off indoors, eating big lunches, and learning the Slovak language. Welcome to the first full episode of the Blorecast – a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — a…

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Blorecast Episode 00 - An Englishman in Slovakia - Podcast for English Learners 5:10

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Blorecast, a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — and beyond! 🇸🇰🇬🇧 In this episode, James Blore (teacher, podcaster, and founder of The School of Blore in Košice) shares his story of moving to Slovakia, teaching English, and launching this brand-new show. You’ll hear: • How James went f…