Best Capek Podcasts (2024)

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A Good Long Natter (Conversation) 27:46

27m ago27:46

27:46

In this episode, I talk about everything I've been up to for the past two months: visiting a friend, what I'm wearing, a romantic encounter in the supermarket, my try at stand-up comedy, the Royal Academy of Art, eating in the dark: there's just too much to summarise! Listen to it!! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Natter for the full transcript. Get…

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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Cut Off Your Hair (Pre-Intermediate) 43:12

4d ago43:12

43:12

Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes An old couple wish for a son and instead have a daughter with long, magical hair. They don't see the value in it, and sell her off to an old man who keeps her in a tower. Every day, he massages the oil from her hair and sells it. But the…

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Strange Friends (Advanced) 28:15

11d ago28:15

28:15

Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes A cat and a mouse live together as friends, and what strange friends that makes! One day, the cat suggests they store some food for the winter, so they buy a pot of fat and hide it in a church. But while the mouse happily cleans the hous…

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Hector the Snail (Rerun) 21:29

25d ago21:29

21:29

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Hector is a snail, so of course he's very slow. But he dreams of becoming fast. He decides to find a wizard and ask the wizard to swap his body with a…

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The Light at the Bottom of the Sea (Pre-Intermediate) 21:11

1M ago21:11

21:11

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Żgugina lives on the coast of Malta with her son. When pirates attack, she rushes to the church to pray to St Demetrius. 'St Demetrius,' she says, 'if…

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The Kind-Hearted Pea (Beginner) 17:55

1M ago17:55

17:55

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zumPreis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Oktober 2024. Einfach auf https://www.babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. The wind carries a pea to a crack by a window. Inside the house, a boy is sick and dying. The pea wants to help the boy, and slowly it grows into a pl…

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family, folk, and the hall of fame with John Capek [MM] 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

Having a career nothing short of remarkable, John Capek has written songs for legends like Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Toto, and Cher. Recently, Capek was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame with his long-time collaborator Marc Jordan, as part of the Class of 2023. With a nearly 50-year career that has spanned all generations and conti…

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Normal People Problems (Conversation) 26:03

2M ago26:03

26:03

Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Problems for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! In this episode of Easy Stories in English, host Ariel Goodbody discusses the concept of 'normal people problems' as opposed to more serious issues, drawing on his own exper…

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A Visitor from Chilly Bottom (Intermediate) 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

Today's story I wrote with Alastair Budge from the English Learning for Curious Minds podcast. In last week's episode, we brainstormed the story together, and today we present to you A Visitor from Chilly Bottom. A man who has lived in Antarctica all his life visits the UK for the first time. Technically, he is a British citizen, as he grew up on B…

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Let's Write a Story Together! with Alastair Budge (Advanced) 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

In this episode, I brainstorm a story with Alastair Budge. We start with the concept of someone from Antarctica moving to London and experiencing culture shock and peculiarities of life in the UK. We come up with cultural references and humorous situations involving misunderstandings about British culture. After this episode, Alastair went off and …

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all that glitters with Kathleen Fee [MM] 18:20

3M ago18:20

18:20

All that glitters is not gold. Or is it?! Today the girls sit down with rising country star and the lead singer of Celtic Cross, Kathleen Fee, to discuss her solo music journey. From packing up her bags and moving from NYC to Nashville, Kathleen is determined to make a name for herself as a solo singer. The girls also discuss Kathleen's new single,…

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the heart of country with Shelby Lynn Madison [MM] 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

Music Month is raging on. This week, the girls of Suite 15 sit down to chat with country's next biggest star, Shelby Lynn Madison. Born and raised in rural Virginia, Shelby Lynn has since move to Nashville to pursue her true calling, music. With the upcoming launch of her debut EP, the girls sat down with Shelby Lynn to discuss her Christian upbrin…

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Blasphemy! (Conversation) 14:06

3M ago14:06

14:06

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqPoEVhjGnU Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! In this episode of Easy Stories in English, Ariel Goodbody, the host, discusses a recent controversy involving a blasphemous phrase in a podcast episode titled 'The Holy Cat,' lea…

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A Crooked Old House (Pre-Intermediate) 24:31

3M ago24:31

24:31

An old man lives in an old house. The house is so old that it has changed shape and many things are broken. Every day, the man must climb up a big hill to get to the kitchen. Lots of people tell him he needs to leave the house, but the old man refuses. But one day, the house makes sure he will never leave. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/House for t…

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The Emu and the Kangaroo (Beginner) 20:45

3M ago20:45

20:45

Dinewan gets married to Bohra the kangaroo, and they go for a walk in the desert. But Dinewan soon gets bored. Bohra is a magic kangaroo, and his spirit can walk through the sky. Dinewan thinks it would be interesting to see Bohra's spirit... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Emu for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes a…

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down under with Conflikt [MM] 18:31

4M ago18:31

18:31

The girls of Suite 15 are thrilled to welcome Conflikt, a 19-year-old rapper hailing from Newcastle, Australia, to their eclectic mix of guests this Music Month. With influences from the pop and alternative scenes, Conflikt brings a fresh perspective to the ever-evolving hip-hop landscape. Known for his lyrical prowess and insightful social comment…

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shot of me, shot of you with Fernwood Rising [MM] 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

The girls of Suite 15 are excited to welcome Laura-Clare Thevenet & Taylor Miller, the dynamic lead vocalists and rhythm guitarists of Fernwood Rising, a country band rooted in friendship, nostalgia, and soulful storytelling. Hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Fernwood Rising captures the essence of Americana with their debut single, "Shot o…

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Coming Back to God (Conversation) 26:40

4M ago26:40

26:40

In this episode, I talk about the kinds of performance I've been doing recently - storytelling in a sauna, spinning a tale at the London Esperanto Club, improvising at an open mic night, moderating a talk-show discussion and singing in a church choir. I've been busy this past month! No wonder I've been a bit sick, but hopefully my croaky voice won'…

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What Makes a Snake (Advanced) 1:00:58

4M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Sam works in the stupidest department of his company: the 'Synergy Snakes'. What they're actually supposed to do, he has no idea, but he's managed to create a system where he doesn't have to talk to his co-workers and does as little work as possible. The only problem is, the company is looking to get rid of some people, and Sam's an easy target... …

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The Holy Cat (Beginner) 16:37

4M ago16:37

16:37

A cat hunts all the mice in the town, so it goes to the fields. But the mice in the fields are too fast. So the cat decides to start praying... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Holy for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Level: Beginner. Genre: Philosoph…

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Love and Friendship in Your 30s (Conversation) 29:10

5M ago29:10

29:10

In this episode, I talk about my challenges finding stable friendship and love in London as a single in my 30s. I argue that technology has encouraged ghosting and 'no contact' culture, and because of this it's harder to form stable relationships and integrate into local communities. However, it's not all doom and gloom! I also talk about finding c…

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just julien 36:04

5M ago36:04

36:04

Paris, France is the city of love but are French men really the most romantic? In the final installment of the 2024 Month of Love series, the girls of Suite 15 are putting this question to the test with Paris-born bachelor, Julien Robic. Julien has come to the suite to share a guy's perspective on dating in the modern world, while simultaneously be…

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The Singing Widow (Beginner) 17:01

5M ago17:01

17:01

A woman's husband dies, and she visits his grave every week to pray. When she dies, she goes to the land of the dead, and is excited to finally see him again. But she can't find him... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Widow1 for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is app…

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love gems with Jade 1:22:16

5M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

This week, the girls eagerly welcome Jade Zaroff, an award-winning Creative Producer, iHeartMedia Voiceover talent, actress, and the founder of Entertainment for Change, to the suite to share her insights on love and dating. After dating heavily for six years, Jade found her perfect match in her partner, Jordan Cohen, a musician who recently toured…

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amour + more (i hope he's not listening) 1:20:12

5M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

February is the month of love, or so the girls of Suite 15 have decided. Kickstarting a month of romance-related episodes, the girls take some time to dive into what love means to them. From speaking about past dalliances of love who shall not be named, to discussing their hopes and fears of what love has in store for them in the future, Annmarie a…

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The Great Race (Rerun) 23:48

5M ago23:48

23:48

Get 20% off Gymglish! Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Courses and use the code DRAGON2024. Buddha is about to leave Earth, and he wants to say goodbye to the animals in a special way: he will have a race, and name the years after them in the order they win. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Race for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + b…

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200 Episodes and Five Years of Easy Stories in English! (Conversation) 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

Apologies that this episode is a bit late. I've been fighting both catatonia and a cold. In this episode I talk about the history of the podcast, give an update about my life and discuss the genocide taking place in Palestine. Follow me on Instagram @arielgoodbody to get updates about Queer Stories For Queer Folks. The next date will be 23rd Februa…

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An Open Dialogue on Palestine + Israel with Roots [FULL] 1:22:42

6M ago1:22:42

1:22:42

For decades, the enduring tension between Israelis and Palestinians has sparked global discourse. Recently, conflict in the Middle East has been on the minds of many due to the 2023 Israel-Hamas war. Joined by Noor Awad, a Palestinian, and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, an Israeli Rabbi, from Roots, a grassroots movement fostering understanding, nonviole…

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An Open Dialogue on Palestine & Israel with Roots [LISTENER QUESTIONS] 8:55

6M ago8:55

8:55

For decades, the enduring tension between Israelis and Palestinians has sparked global discourse. Recently, conflict in the Middle East has been on the minds of many due to the 2023 Israel-Hamas war. In our pursuit of deeper understanding, we invited our listeners to pose questions to our upcoming guests, Noor Awad and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger. We s…

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The Red Book (Beginner) 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

Gemma finds a strange red book on her way home from school. She starts reading it, and it is a story about a boy called Nai. In the story, Nai also finds a red book, and when he starts to read it, the story is about Gemma... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/RedBook for the full transcript. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesI…

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A Tarot Reading (Conversation) 25:49

6M ago25:49

25:49

In this conversational episode, I do a tarot reading. Tarot is a type of playing cards that can be used to read your future. The tarot is made up of the major arcana and the minor arcana. Get the transcript for this episode by joining Easy Stories in English Premium! Your support is appreciated! (after you join, go to this episode's description on …

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A Lucky New Year (Rerun) 32:52

7M ago32:52

32:52

Harold has terrible luck. Bus shelters collapse on him, he makes his dates vomit, and no matter how many good-luck charms he wears, his luck won't change. So he decides that this New Year's Eve, he's going to follow every tradition and superstition in the world, to see if he can change his luck around. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Year for the fu…

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the holiday special 35:14

7M ago35:14

35:14

What do you get when you cross a moody grinch & a festive foreigner? The 2023 Suite 15 Holiday Special! In the midst of life's challenges, finding moments to appreciate what we have is crucial. So, the girls have gathered to bid farewell to the year, subsequently creating their own version of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." Join them as they weave t…

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How the Narwhal Got Its Tusk (Intermediate) 33:51

7M ago33:51

33:51

A blind boy lives in Greenland with his parents and his aunt. The aunt is always complaining, so the boy's mother sends her away, but one night, there is a storm and the boy hears his aunt being struck by lightning. The aunt goes mad, and only the blind boy can save her, but he'll have to travel far from home to do so... Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.…

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manifesting with Chloé Caroline 44:25

7M ago44:25

44:25

The girls are talking all things manifesting, female empowerment, and the music industry when singer-songwriter Chloé Caroline stops by the Suite. While chatting about Chloé's latest single, "Manifest," the conversation drifts off into familiar territory: the trials and tribulations of catching feelings for a boy. Naturally, this segues into a disc…

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The Giant Turnip (Beginner) 17:01

7M ago17:01

17:01

A woman grows a really big turnip. She wants to pull it out of the ground but she can't. Her husband helps her, but together they still can't pull the turnip out of the ground. How much help will they need? Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/GiantTurnip for the full transcript. Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis …

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the babes are rising 1:14:11

8M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Shannon Keating, the founder of Babes Rising, a coaching platform for women experiencing post-college life, has entered the suite. It's the ultimate crossover episode, with Shannon sharing her expertise of human design by reading the girls' unique birth charts. Each girl undergoes a thorough reading of her energy, followed by a collective friendshi…

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body. soul. toxins. 33:04

8M ago33:04

33:04

The girls welcome Mohammed Widdi, the visionary behind Soul Detox, a spiritual medspa in Brooklyn, New York, to Suite 15 to discuss the intersection of health and spiritual wellness. Recognized by Shondaland for its practice of wet cupping or hijama, Annmarie visited Soul Detox to give the experience a try. The girls also discuss dry cupping and to…

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The Water Monster (Intermediate) 19:19

8M ago19:19

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Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! A mother dreams that her daughter is going to ge…

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more color more friendship | part 2 37:12

8M ago37:12

37:12

One episode was just not enough to cover what happened in South Africa. The girls are back with even more insights and wild stories. While they center themselves, the girls explore ways to maintain the friendships they forged abroad. They also delve into essential dos and don'ts when navigating romantic escapades and international connections. Frie…

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the color of friendship 32:57

8M ago32:57

32:57

Over the summer, Annmarie and Chanel embarked on a journey to South Africa that sparked profound realizations about race relations and their friendship. Through memorable interactions with locals and candid conversations with one another, the girls of Suite 15 explored the intricate dynamics of race, friendship, and personal bias based on one's liv…

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Doggo and Kitty Tear Their Trousers (Advanced) 28:37

8M ago28:37

28:37

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! It's a lovely day, and Doggo and Kitty go for a …

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living with lupus 45:22

9M ago45:22

45:22

The girls of Suite 15 gather with Yasmine Shakur, MPH, for a thoughtful conversation addressing chronic health issues while proposing critical healthcare system enhancements in the United States and discussing the repercussions of inadequate education on marginalized care. Yasmine shares her personal journey with Lupus, offering valuable insights f…

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Bonus Episode: How Long Until I Get Fluent in English? with The Level Up English Podcast 30:39

9M ago30:39

30:39

Today we have a bonus episode from The Level Up English Podcast with Michael Lavers, answering the question 'How long does it take to get fluent in English?'. Get the transcript here: https://www.levelupenglish.school/podcast213/ Here are the key lessons from the episode: There is no “100%” in language learning It’s not easy to set specific in lang…

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you've got to be on your zoom 23:59

9M ago23:59

23:59

Change and self-growth are exciting, but they're even better when your friends and family are there cheering you on. The girls of Suite 15 have invited their closet people to Brooklyn to celebrate their return to the mic after a quasi-hiatus. Join Anita Tunduwani, Christine Gajdos, Fabian Doris, Paris Papadatos, and Kayla Cummings as they catch up …

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How to Teach a Language (Pre-Intermediate) 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! In this episode, I explore methods you can use t…

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the girls are back 42:15

9M ago42:15

42:15

Annmarie and Chanel are back, but things are definitely different. Last time we heard from them, the world was still in lockdown, but since then the girls have moved to new continents, changed relationship status more times than they'd like to admit, and most importantly, the trio has broken up (RIP to Room 3228). Stay tuned while we take a trip do…

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The Path of Pins and Needles (Intermediate) 27:32

9M ago27:32

27:32

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Red loves playing tricks on the adults in her vi…

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The Three Goats (Beginner) 19:43

10M ago19:43

19:43

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Three goats live happily in a field eating grass…

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Simon's New Job (Beginner) 19:36

10M ago19:36

19:36

Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen. Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Simon gets a new job, but everything goes wrong.…

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