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Central Intelligence Cinema

Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg

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Superfan of James Bond?, Man From U.N.C.L.E.? Mission Impossible? So are we! Which is why we have formed the CIC...a podcast dedicated to Spy Movies and Secret Agent Pop Culture. Hosted by Ben Eslinger and Jason Greenberg.
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The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or suggestions or comments: EverybodyESL@gmail.com)
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Free Bird English: Teacher Talk

Abe Lawson, Ben Tracy, Rich Kessell

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Funny English conversations slowed down for ESL students. Hi! We are English teachers with many years of experience in 英会話 schools, private classes, and online. BUT this podcast is about having fun! Similar to "GoGoエイブ会話" (Abe's original podcast) this program is for people who want some laughs with their English studies. We have natural conversations, but speak slowly so that ESL learners can keep up, and we will try to explain some of the advanced vocabulary, expressions, and idioms that we ...
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Join me in Osaka on 7/14!!! (GoGo FREEBIRD Osaka Event!) https://www.55freebird.com/events In this episode Abe tells Rich about a new app that is BETTER THAN GOOGLE! We talk about interesting fun facts that Abe learned about on the "Perplexity" app. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/…
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We talk about "high-fives" and handshake greetings, eating "horumon", and cooking fish. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8…
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We talk about our friend Young Tiger (Taiga), and how eating habits have to change as you get older. Then we stand up to answer a question from a business-woman about how to make small talk with an older man during awkward business dinners, etc. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe…
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Abe tries to make Rich say "oooOOOoooh" by getting him excited, Rich talks about a birthday dinner for his girlfriend, and then we answer a listener question about driving in our home countries, and if you can easily live without a car or not. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's…
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Rich gives an update about the mysterious tall couple, and we introduce a listener's theory about them. Then rich talks about seeing "bunny girls" with his girlfriend, and trying not to look at their "bunny butts" Lol. Then we answer a question about memorable students that we have taught. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: …
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The CIC are back to review the 1983 spy movie, The Jigsaw Man! Ben and Jason come in from the cold to try and figure out how a spy movie with Sirs Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier, as well as a host of highly esteemed Bond alumni, managed to struggle so hard to reach the potential they were capable of! Join us! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe …
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Rich talks about his girlfriend doing a deep cleaning of his apartment, he tells us what inspired him to travel so much, and we answer a question from Germany about "life mottos". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.55freebird.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …
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Episode 363 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you the expression “in the works.” What does it mean when we say that something is in the works? Find out in this episode. Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to…
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Rich talks about his trip to Machu Pichu, and we discuss how traveling has changed since the internet became so accessible. We also answer a listener question about how Japan could fix the low birthrate issue. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.…
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We finally talk to Ben on the phone and get to the bottom of the pineapple mystery! We also answer a question about keeping students attention in class, and we fantasize about what we would do "if money were no object". X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/fbeteachertalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeteachertalk/ Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…
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We talk about the world's longest fart, introduce a new word from a review on Apple Podcasts, and Rich tells us his unique opinions about food and traveling. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si…
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The CIC return to give their spoiler-free review of Guy Ritchie's The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you! Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.a…
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We introduce a new song by Space Dragon, Rich gives an update about his date in Yamagata, and Abe tells Rich about some strange news from around the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=c…
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We talk about a trip we took to Okinawa many years ago. Then we answer a relationship question from Russia, and another question about Big Rich's experience traveling around the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artis…
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Rich gives us an update about the mysterious couple he often sees when he goes for a walk, and then we talk about his plans to have a romantic cherry blossom picnic date. After that we talk about the elephant in the room and decide how to share a nice gift from a Taiwanese listener. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/…
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Hello friends! In today's episode I take a walk down memory lane and talk about all the skits that were mentioned in the song that Space Dragon made for episode 200. Don't worry guys, Big Rich will be back next week for a brand new episode! FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1…
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Episode 356 of the Everybody ESL podcast is a mini episode that teaches you something that confuses many native English speakers: how to use the words “lie” and “lay.” Send your questions about English and your comments and suggestions to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)…
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The CIC are back and ready to give their spoiler-free review of the latest incarnation of Mr. & Mrs. Smith! In this latest Intel Report, Ben and Jason celebrate their return to the undisclosed location with talk of Bond, Mission: Impossible 8, Black Bag, the latest in spy tv series, and so much more! Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact!…
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Hello friends! Today we talk about first impressions, strange encounters with religious groups, and Big Rich answers a question about his experience traveling the world. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQP…
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Grab your passport, student ID and a paintball gun, because the CIC are ready to review Gotcha! Ben and Jason have come in from the cold for a Brush Pass Review of this 1985 teen romantic comedy spy caper starring Anthony Edwards and Linda Fiorentino! Does this piece of somewhat obscure 80's nostalgia hold up? Join us and find out! Be sure to like,…
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Oh my god, what a crazy episode. We talk about more gross dad habits, champagne, the biggest fruit ever, helicopter fights, "milking the moose", incest, porn, incest porn, cousins, farting, a million dollar idea... and two new songs by Space Dragon! Listen at your own risk. Lol FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6W…
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Today we talk about sneezing, gross dad habits, and the origin of our legendary Tuesday night boy's night. FBE Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6WmMG4ixKi54TQ8--fd1g?sub_confirmation=1 SPACE DRAGON on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CXutI2VqdkQPk56ie7gUq?si=cjfFnAz0RL-1s7_8PVOKCg Abe's Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://w…
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