Best Actu Podcasts (2024)

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Australia Talks - 12 Sep 2024: Australia to import gas & Unions leave ACTU 1:52:24

6h ago1:52:24

1:52:24

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:00 - Australia is set to import gas for the first time 00:33:54 - Two Ticks Town Talk is Kununurra, Western Australia …

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US teen with record breaking hands and feet celebrates his uniqueness 6:22

18h ago6:22

6:22

The 16-year-old wears US size 23 shoes - more than double the average man, and his hands measure at over 23cm, which is around 5cm over the average for his age. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglish…

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Cinnamon the Capybara hiding after escape from zoo 4:47

2h ago4:47

4:47

The zoo asked the public to report any sightings of the giant rodent. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - Fo…

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Con artist appears on Dancing With The Stars 6:55

1h ago6:55

6:55

Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin, known for posing as a wealthy heiress, made her debut on the new season of Dancing with the Stars while wearing a sparkly ankle monitor. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/l…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Bunyip, Victoria (from 22 Sep 2024 Australia Talks) 15:45

2h ago15:45

15:45

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Bunyip, Victoria from the 22 Sep 2024 full episode of Australia Talks. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 22 Sep 2024: MONA's Ladies Lounge & Social Housing spend 1:25:56

2h ago1:25:56

1:25:56

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:15 - MONA's Ladies Lounge discrimination case goes to the Tasmanian Supreme Court 00:26:19 - Two Ticks Town Talk - Bun…

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WAGWAAANNN?! S4 Ep2 avec les festival LES VENTS CONTRAIRES 1:28:04

6d ago1:28:04

1:28:04

Les meilleurs plans soirées et concerts du week-end et un focus sur le festival LES VENTS CONTRAIRESBy RCV 99fm

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Instagram adds new safety features for children 6:41

6h ago6:41

6:41

Instagram has introduced new safety features to protect users under 18, with a focus on privacy and parental control. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join no…

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‘Hard to watch spaceship fly away’, say astronauts stranded until 2025 5:40

2h ago5:40

5:40

Two US astronauts are stranded on the ISS until next year. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcrip…

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‘Ultra-endurance’ cyclist becomes fastest woman to cycle the globe 5:29

2h ago5:29

5:29

Lael Wilcox completed the 29,169 km (18,125 miles) journey in 108 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus conten…

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Jon Bon Jovi praised for helping woman off edge of Nashville bridge 6:12

4d ago6:12

6:12

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been commended by Nashville police for assisting a woman in distress who was standing on the edge of a bridge on Tuesday night. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwith…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Kununurra, Western Australia (from 12 Sep 2024 Australia Talks) 32:26

2h ago32:26

32:26

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Kununurra, Western Australia from the 12 Sep 2024 full episode of Australia Talks. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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WAGWAAANNN?! S4 Ep 01 1:23:58

13d ago1:23:58

1:23:58

C'est le week end de la braderie !!!By RCV 99fm

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Footballer injured following “hefty sneeze” 6:18

16h ago6:18

6:18

Victor Adeboyejo, who plays in the third tier of English football for Bolton Wanderers, suffered a back injury when he sneezed. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and …

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Coffee shops ask remote workers to stop ‘hogging’ tables 6:30

15d ago6:30

6:30

Should freelancers be allowed to spend all day at a cafe? Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcript…

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What is ‘dynamic pricing’ and how has it infuriated Oasis fans? 7:28

15d ago7:28

7:28

Fans of the Manchester rock band knew tickets would be expensive, but was the process fair? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for mor…

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Singletons flock to supermarkets in Spain to find love in new pineapple trend 6:41

5d ago6:41

6:41

Is the supermarket the best place to find love? In Spain, it could be... Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben -…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - The Whitsundays, Queensland (from 5 Sep 2024 Australia Talks) 21:45

6d ago21:45

21:45

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on The Whitsundays, Queensland from 5 Sep 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustraliaBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 5 Sep 2024: Working hard no longer works & Aus disposable income world's worst 1:41:23

7d ago1:41:23

1:41:23

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:10:44 - People no longer believe that working hard will lead to a better life 00:36:29 - The Whitsundays, Queensland 00:5…

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Smartest dogs can remember toy names for up to 2 years 5:28

8d ago5:28

5:28

Certain dogs, known as "gifted word learners" (GWL), can remember the names of toys for up to two years. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: p…

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Anger and debate after strangers lock toddler in plane toilet 6:10

9d ago6:10

6:10

During a flight from Guiyang to Shanghai, two women locked a crying child in the airplane toilet after getting permission from the toddler’s grandmother. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben…

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Global cruise passengers stranded in Belfast for three months 7:44

22d ago7:44

7:44

The ship was supposed to set sail in May, but problems with its rudders and gearbox have caused delays. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for mor…

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3,500 year old jar broken by boy during museum visit 5:48

13d ago5:48

5:48

The jar, dating between 2200 and 1500 BC, was on display near the entrance of the museum without protective glass to allow a closer view of the artefact. Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts, tutorials and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Queenscliff, Victoria (from 29 Aug Australia Talks 2024) 20:19

23d ago20:19

20:19

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Queenscliff, Victoria from 29 Aug 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 29 Aug 2024: Gina Rinehart's Australian vision & Plummeting iron ore prices 1:47:28

14d ago1:47:28

1:47:28

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:11 - Croc Watch 00:10:02 - Gina Rinehart urges the government to "drill, baby, drill" and offers suggestions to improv…

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Australia introduces 'Right to Disconnect' law to improve work-life balance for employees 5:43

16d ago5:43

5:43

Do you think this law will help improve things for workers? Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compreh…

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Burglar caught after stopping to read book 7:16

29d ago7:16

7:16

The thief was allegedly engrossed in a book about Greek mythology when he was caught by the homeowner. Watch a FREE video comprehension quiz by visiting the Learn English With Ben fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. …

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Driverless cars keeping residents awake with constant hooting 6:16

29d ago6:16

6:16

Waymo, the world’s only self-driving taxi company, is having to update its fleet because of complaints. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben…

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36 flights cancelled after scissors go missing at Japanese airport 7:05

21d ago7:05

7:05

Is this the weirdest reason for flights getting cancelled? Read the episode transcript by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compreh…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Airlie Beach Part 1, Queensland (from 22 Aug 2024 Australia Talks) 11:19

1M ago11:19

11:19

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Airlie Beach (Part 1), Queensland from the 22 Aug 2024 full podcast of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 22 Aug 2024: Great Barrier Reef growing back & New ID for Australians 1:34:38

26d ago1:34:38

1:34:38

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:09:07 - The Great Barrier Reef is showing record growth with some of the highest numbers recorded 00:33:15 - Two Ticks To…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Cervantes, Western Australia (from 16 Aug 2024 Australia Talks) 16:20

1M ago16:20

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This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Cervantes, Western Australia from the 16 Aug 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 15 Aug 2024: ASIO terror threat & Pollies compromised by gambling 1:34:46

1M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Vale Jack Karlson the succulent Chinese meal man and Raygun's Olympic performance 00:09:21 - ASIO and Australia's increase …

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Centre of Australia, Northern Territory (from 8 Aug Australia Talks 2024) 15:15

2M ago15:15

15:15

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on the Centre of Australia, Northern Territory from 8 Aug 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 8 Aug 2024: Rex airline enters administration & "Vague" Future Made in Australia plan 1:29:42

1M ago1:29:42

1:29:42

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:03 - Rex, Australia's third largest airline, enters administration 00:31:33 - Two Ticks Town Talk is "The centre of Au…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Winchelsea, Victoria (from 1 Aug 2024 Australia Talks) 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Winchelsea, Victoria from 1 Aug 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks 1 Aug 2024: Power hungry data centres & Collins submarine refurbishments 1:39:14

2M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:59 - Power hungry data centres in Australia are scrambling to find enough electricity to meet demand 00:33:34 - Two Ti…

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Hockey player amputates finger to play at Olympics 6:10

2M ago6:10

6:10

Would you cut off part of your finger to participate in the Olympics? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnen…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Stonehenge, Queensland (from 25 Jul 2024 Australia Talks) 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Stonehenge, Queensland from the 25 Jul 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 25 Jul 2024: Crowdstrike outage & Excessive cigarette taxes fuel black market 1:31:42

2M ago1:31:42

1:31:42

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:12:55 - Crowdstrike outage and impact on Australia 00:34:33 - Two Ticks Town Talk is Stonehenge in Queensland 00:47:28 - …

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Step inside the super eco-friendly rooms that Olympic athletes will be sleeping in 6:11

2M ago6:11

6:11

The Paris Olympics is set to be the most eco-friendly games ever. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglis…

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How did Solomon the tortoise delay hundreds of commuters? 6:36

2M ago6:36

6:36

The tortoise may have crawled through a gap in a fence... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben…

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School students in Japan taken to hospital after eating spicy crisps 5:32

2M ago5:32

5:32

The crisps are 'forbidden' for under 18s Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more informa…

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Why is this hotel looking to hire ‘banter merchant’ to entertain guests during breakfast? 7:48

2M ago7:48

7:48

The successful applicant will get visitors in the mood for more comedy and entertainment. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit…

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Two Ticks Town Talk - Geraldton, Western Australia (from 18 Jul 2024 Australia Talks) 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

This is the Two Ticks Town Talk segment on Geraldton, Western Australia from the 18 Jul 2024 full episode of 'Australia Talks'. #AustralianBy AustralianSubreddit

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Australia Talks - 18 Jul 2024: Russian spying allegations & paying plasma donors 1:42:22

2M ago1:42:22

1:42:22

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions. Contact us at AustraliaTalksPodcast@proton.me DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:16:10 - Russian spying allegations in Australia with two arrested 00:36:06 - Two Ticks Town Talk is Geraldton in Western …

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‘Supermodel granny’ drug extends life of laboratory mice 5:11

2M ago5:11

5:11

Could this drug be effective in humans? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more informat…

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Scientists discover cave on moon which could house humans 5:36

2M ago5:36

5:36

The 100m deep cave could be the perfect base for humans. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben …

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Weekend sports round up 6:08

2M ago6:08

6:08

Ben looks back at a busy weekend of sport. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more infor…

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Man tries to smuggle 104 live snakes into China… in his trousers! 5:50

2M ago5:50

5:50

The unnamed man was attempting to cross into the border city of Shenzhen from semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes for every episode of Apprendre L'Anglais Avec L'Actu, plus other bonus…

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