Best Märchen Podcasts (2024)

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Challengers | Review 48:12

3h ago48:12

48:12

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric discuss Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist. Matt’s Rating: 5/5 Eric’s Rating: 5/5By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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Blasphemy! (Conversation) 14:06

5m ago14:06

14:06

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SqPoEVhjGnU 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,' leading to its removal after feedback from Muslim listeners. Ariel apologizes and reflects on the learning experien…

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CIVIL WAR | Review 44:34

4d ago44:34

44:34

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric discuss Alex Garland’s CIVIL WAR starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, and Nick Offerman. Matt’s Rating: 4/5 Eric’s Rating: 3.5/5By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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INTERVIEW: Irena's Vow (Guests: Louise Archambault & Sophie Nélisse) 23:10

4h ago23:10

23:10

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Louise Archambault & Sophie Nélisse of Irena’s Vow.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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

3d 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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INTERVIEW: CIVIL WAR (Guest: Alex Garland) 7:59

7d ago7:59

7:59

On this very special episode, Eric interviews the director of CIVIL WAR Alex Garland. CIVIL WAR is now playing in Cinemas.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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The Emu and the Kangaroo (Beginner) 20:45

10d 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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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | Review 35:04

17d ago35:04

35:04

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric discuss Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire starring Godzilla, Kong, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen. Matt’s Rating: 3/5 Eric’s Rating: 2.5/5By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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INTERVIEW: Seagrass (Guest: Meredith Hama-Brown) 35:51

16d ago35:51

35:51

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Meredith Hama-Brown of Seagrass. Seagrass is now available on demand.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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Coming Back to God (Conversation) 26:40

24d 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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INTERVIEW: French Girl (Guests: James A. Woods & Nicolas Wright) 17:46

27d ago17:46

17:46

On this very special episode, Eric interviews James A. Woods & Nicolas Wright of French Girl. French Girl is now playing in cinemas.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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X-Men '97 | Review 49:44

29d ago49:44

49:44

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric review the first three episodes of Marvel Studios Animation’s X-Men ‘97.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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

1M 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

1M 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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Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two 1:06:45

2M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric review Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem. Matt’s Rating: 5/5 Eric’s Rating: 4/5…

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Ethan Coen's Drive-Away Dolls 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric review Ethan Coen’s Drive Away Dolls starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp and Matt Damon. Matt’s Rating: 3/5 Eric’s Rating: 3.5/5By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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INTERVIEW: 500 Days in the Wild (Guest: Dianne Whelan) 11:12

2M ago11:12

11:12

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Dianne Whelan of 500 Days in the Wild. 500 Days in the Wild will be released on March 1, 2024.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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

2M 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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The Singing Widow (Beginner) 17:01

2M 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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INTERVIEW: Reinaldo Marcus Green & Ziggy Marley on Bob Marley: One Love 8:22

2M ago8:22

8:22

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Reinaldo Marcus Green & Ziggy Marley for Bob Marley: One Love. Bob Marley: One Love is now playing in cinemas.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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The Great Race (Rerun) 23:48

2M 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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INTERVIEW: Sometimes I Think About Dying's Rachel Lambert & Dave Merheje 17:47

3M ago17:47

17:47

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Sometimes I Think About Dying's Rachel Lambert & Dave Merheje.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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

3M 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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24 Most Anticipated Films of 2024 2:44:50

3M ago2:44:50

2:44:50

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric discuss their 24 most anticipated films of 2024.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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INTERVIEW: Fallen Leaves' Alma Pöysti 9:04

3M ago9:04

9:04

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Alma Pöysti, from Fallen Leaves.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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The Red Book (Beginner) 27:26

3M 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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Marvel Studios' Echo | Review 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric review Marvel Studios’ Echo.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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The Best Films of 2023 | Review 2:07:13

3M ago2:07:13

2:07:13

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric discuss their top 15 films of 2023.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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A Tarot Reading (Conversation) 25:49

3M 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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INTERVIEW: The Iron Claw's Sean Durkin 11:48

4M ago11:48

11:48

On this very special episode, Eric interviews Sean Durkin, the director of The Iron Claw. The Iron Claw is now playing in cinemas everywhere.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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A Lucky New Year (Rerun) 32:52

4M 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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How the Narwhal Got Its Tusk (Intermediate) 33:51

4M 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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The Giant Turnip (Beginner) 17:01

5M 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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INTERVIEW: Disney Wish's Fawn Veerasunthorn & Peter Del Vecho 8:31

5M ago8:31

8:31

On this very special episode, Eric celebrates Disney 100 with Wish's Fawn Veerasunthorn & Peter Del Vecho. Disney’s Wish is now playing in cinemas everywhere.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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The Water Monster (Intermediate) 19:19

5M ago19:19

19:19

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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INTERVIEW: May December's Todd Haynes 6:00

5M ago6:00

6:00

On this week’s episode, Eric is joined by May December’s Todd Haynes. May December is now playing in select cinemas.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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

5M 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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Bonus Episode: How Long Until I Get Fluent in English? with The Level Up English Podcast 30:39

6M 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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TIFF 2023 Recap, House of Usher, Goosebumps & Final Destination | UMP 147 1:42:26

6M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric recap the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival as well as get spooky with discussions on Final Destination, The Fall of the House of Usher, Goosebumps and… runtimes. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:00 - Final Destination 00:27:00 - Goosebumps & House of Usher 00:55:00 - TIFF 2023 Recap 01:25:00 - The Runt…

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

6M 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 Path of Pins and Needles (Intermediate) 27:32

6M 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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INTERVIEW: Swan Song's Chelsea McMullan & Sean O'Neill 23:33

7M ago23:33

23:33

On this week’s episode, Eric is joined b Swan Song’s Chelsea McMullen & Sean O’Neill. Swan Song is now playing in select Canadian cinemas.By Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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The Three Goats (Beginner) 19:43

7M 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

7M 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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Fan Expo Canada 2023 Recap | UMP 146 1:14:00

8M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

On this week’s episode, Matt and Eric recap Fan Expo Canada 2023 including a Cobra Kai panel. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro & FAN EXPO Canada 00:35:00 - Cobra Kai PanelBy Matt Rorabeck and Eric Marchen

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How to Learn a Language (Pre-Intermediate) 46:54

8M ago46:54

46:54

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 explain the theory behind sec…

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2023 Toronto International Film Festival Preview | UMP 145 2:22:50

8M ago2:22:50

2:22:50

On this week’s episode, TIFF TALK returns as Matt and Eric preview the entire 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro & Where We’ve Been 00:09:00 - TIFF Preview Begins 00:33:00 - Galas 00:48:00 - Special Presentations 01:15:00 - Midnight Madness 01:30:00 - Platform 01:35:00 - Centrepiece 01:44:00 - TIFF Docs 01:50:00 -…

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The Piper of Hamelin (Beginner) 20:58

8M ago20:58

20:58

Rendez-vous sur babbel.com/parler et obtenez 6 mois supplémentaires gratuits de Babbel en vous abonnant au plan de 6 mois et en utilisant le code "FACILE". Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! Rats come to the town of Hamelin, three times as big as normal rats. The townspeop…

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The Elephant and the Hare (Intermediate) 20:49

9M ago20:49

20:49

Rendez-vous sur babbel.com/parler et obtenez 6 mois supplémentaires gratuits de Babbel en vous abonnant au plan de 6 mois et en utilisant le code "FACILE". Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! An elephant is travelling to meet his family, bringing delicious honey as a gift. …

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The King's New Clothes (Beginner) 21:37

9M ago21:37

21:37

Rendez-vous sur babbel.com/parler et obtenez 6 mois supplémentaires gratuits de Babbel en vous abonnant au plan de 6 mois et en utilisant le code "FACILE". Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated! There is a king who loves only his clothes. One day, two brothers come to town and…

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