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Language unites and divides us. It mystifies and delights us. Patrick Cox and Kavita Pillay tell the stories of people with all kinds of linguistic passions: comedians, writers, researchers; speakers of endangered languages; speakers of multiple languages; and just speakers—people like you and me.
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Learn English With Me. In these podcasts you will improve your English by listening to how an American from Florida speaks. The goal is to teach you common English and not the Textbook Style English that nobody speaks. You will learn vocabulary, idioms, slang and much more.
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HARDFOOD

Juice English & The Saxon King

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RAW, NATURAL and FUNNY Hip Hop Music & Culture Commentary from a West Midlands, UK Perspective. Join us every week for real and interesting discussions and debates on an array of topics within the culture.
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'Larrikin' is an Australian-English word for someone who goes against the grain and sees the world differently. These fresh eyes allow you to approach a problem with ingenuity. And that ingenuity breeds people we call 'trailblazers.' This is a podcast about such people and ideas.
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Seeking

Sony Music Entertainment

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We all have questions that keep us up at night. The self-help industry tells us they have answers to those questions. As a public health researcher turned journalist, I’m not so sure. Green juice and journal keeping are great aids, but they don’t offer answers. I’m Katherine Rowland, and on Seeking, I set out to talk to people who have gone to radical lengths to find answers to our deepest and most discomfiting questions. On Season 1 of Seeking, we’re diving deep into the portal of psychedel ...
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Welcome to the anti-agony aunt podcast, So Wrong It's Right - with host Olivia Attwood. Olivia has lived many lives in the public eye: made friends, foes, plenty of mistakes and had amazing experiences, but through it all, she's always stayed true to herself. Which is why, this podcast series is all about being honest, squashing shame and fessing up to some of our most guilty pleasures. Olivia chats to guests from all walks of life about some of the most relatable moments of when they were s ...
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Are you a curious kid? Do you like to know the logical and often the scientific reason behind things that happens around you? Does it ever wonder you that: Why is sky blue in color? How do birds fly? Why is seawater salty? How does an airplane fly? Why are leaves green? Well if you also tend to stress your mind to find the answers to such questions, then you are in the right place. “Kabhi Socha Hai” is a factual science podcast for kids. Each episode is 3-4 minutes long where we take on such ...
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We talked about going to some local dive bars in Malmö for a few years. We just happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped by one of the classic dive bars in Malmö. Gamle Nobes has been around for a long time and my how the times have changed. A few years ago it was the only place in Malmö that had indoor smoking. It was rundown and the patrons…
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Get ready for an explosive podcast exclusive! Bradley Dack finally spills all the secrets as he joins his wife Liv on SWIR, after some serious persuading! But brace yourselves, because Liv isn’t holding back from grilling Brad with the tough questions. The duo dishes out all the juicy details on how they first met, the highs of their whirlwind roma…
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Double saison episode in the middle of summer? Yes please! We love saison beers. They hit even better during the summer. Light, funky and super easy to drink, saison is a perfect summer beer. Hill farmstead Anna with Motueka is a farmhouse ale made with wildflower honey and dry-hopped with Motueka. We follow that up with a saison from France. Wilde…
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Best man at their wedding and recent Love Island 2024 star, Ronnie Vint, joins Liv to share all the goss from the villa, including lifting the lid on one of the most talked about topics from this series… his hair. Is it a wig? Is it a toupee? Does he draw it on with pen? All will be revealed… He also gives the latest on his relationship with Harrie…
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The queen of reality TV is back for series 2 of her podcast, So Wrong It's Right. Expect more exciting guests (and yes we've listened to who you've requested), more oversharing and even more debates of what things are so wrong they're actually right. Coming 25th July. Subscribe and follow the podcast on socials: @SoWrongItsRightPod for all the behi…
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Keeping the summer going, we head out to Ramen 2 Birru. Mikkeller's ramen joint makes great ramen. We've been eating here for a few years. There are two locations in Malmö. We are at the Möllanvängstorget location. We didn't try the ramen this time but feasted on beers instead. Apex is an IPA focused Swedish brewery that's been upping the game for …
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We're keeping it light and funky this summer and nothing brings out the fun like a cider and a lambic. Frukstereo Österlen 2020 is a dry cider made with apples from Sweden apple Mecca Österlen. It's a great location on Sweden's east coast with some of our best beaches. Dry and fruity, this cider makes us wonder why we don't review more ciders on th…
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We're staying in the neighborhood and visited Scandwich. This is one of Malmö's best sandwich shops. But that's a bit a misnomer. The sandwiches are full meals. Grab and knive and fork because you're going to need to dig in to tackle these monsters. After years of developing a following, they were able to open their own restaurant and get a tap sup…
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It's summer and we're on the road. Or at least down the street. We are hitting up several bars and restaruants around Malmö all summer. We kick this off with Mikkeller Moriskan. We reviewed this location a few years ago and it was great. We thought it was time to get out and revisit this summer popup. Is it still a popup bar if it's in the same pla…
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Some Icelanders are becoming unsettled by this existential question: Will their language still be spoken in the future? Comedian and former Reykjavik mayor Jón Gnarr is convinced that this uniquely archaic-yet-modern language will one day die out. He says his children express themselves beautifully in English but speak limited Icelandic. Give it a …
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Join us on Lingua Juice, where we explore the art of small talk and sharpen your conversational skills! Discover practical tips and engaging conversation starters to make every interaction more meaningful and enjoyable. Whether you're networking, making new friends, or navigating social gatherings, tune in to boost your confidence and connect effor…
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Last episode we said it's time to put away the stouts and barleywines. We may have spoke too soon. This week, we have a double dose of Frontaal barrel aged beers. Frontaal Brewing Churchill BA Vol. 1 is an imperial stout aged on Wild Turkey barrels. This is straight down the barrel. It does what says on the label and not more than that. Piece of Ca…
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In this special bonus episode, brought to you with Foxy Bingo, we shine a big spotlight on some of Olivia’s most fave bits from Season 1 of So Wrong It’s Right. Hear some of the most hilarious and candid chats across this first series in this compilation with the internet’s big sister: Olivia Attwood! Listen back to the hilarious chat with Pete Wic…
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Join us as we explore the benefits of maintaining a regular work schedule and the pitfalls of overworking. Whether you're walking, driving, or just practicing your English, tune in to hear about my recent travels, a study on work-life balance, and why countries like Spain and Italy might have it figured out. Plus, hear personal anecdotes and resear…
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In today's episode, we dive into the world of English phrasal verbs that share the same meaning. Whether you're trying to cut back on a bad habit, make a quick visit, admit a mistake, delay a task, or increase the intensity of something, we've got you covered. Join us as we explore pairs and groups of phrasal verbs that simplify your learning proce…
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Ahhh...summer time is finally here and that means we put away our pastry stouts and barleywines for something light, crisp and easy to drink on a warm day. There have been several posts Instagram and Facebook about how Sweden's best pilsner is Helsinge Pilsener. We wanted to test that against one of our favorite Hapi Pils from Hyllie Bryggeri. Hels…
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Many place names in the United States are borrowed from Native American words. It's often hard to trace the roots. Over time, the original names were often transformed beyond recognition, victims of mangled pronunciation. Suzanne Hogan is our guide to the origins of Missouri, a name rooted in the Chiwere language. Chiwere has been imperiled for gen…
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Today's a very special episode. It's not often we get to celebrate Sweden National Day on the same day as an episode. But that's not all, it's also Martin's 400th episode. Of course something this special had to have special beers and special friends to join. We called in our beer nerd friends and we get busy celebrating. We have two from Eighth St…
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The episode you have ALL been asking for - Liv goes solo! Get the latest on Liv’s life, including candid and hilarious insights about her icks of the week and everything she’s obsessing over. Also, hear more about her time as a Monster Girl, whether Brad will make a podcast appearance, and her exciting podcast tour plans. Don't miss out on Liv's mo…
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We're keeping it Swedish with a couple of fun new beers. Vigrum Bryggeri is a new one for us. We got our hands on a bottle of Modern Lager. This IPL comes in at 6% and blends the lager with a slightly hoppy finish. We're looking forward to trying more from Vigrum Bryggeri. Kosta Bryggeri is also new to us. We decided on the Modern English, a 5.8% E…
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The fabulous comedian, podcaster, actor, and writer Katherine Ryan joins Liv for this week’s episode of So Wrong It’s Right! The pair reminisce about their childhoods in Canada and the major adjustments they faced upon moving to the UK, adjustments Katherine says she doesn’t miss. Katherine shares her candid views on British comedians, highlighting…
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In this episode, we're handing over the reins to the podcast series, Home, Interrupted, produced by Feet in 2 Worlds. The series explores how the climate crisis affects immigrants across the U.S., and how immigrant communities are finding new ways to deal with a warming planet. In this episode, reporter Allison Salerno tells the stories of migrant …
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Martin took a little trip to Breda, Netherlands. He was able to collect a few beers while he was there to bring back with him. Breda is a small little down just north of the Belgian boarder and has a suprising number of quality beer bars. The first beer we get to try is from Brouwerij de Manskerel Manskerel Quad Barrel Aged. This barrel aged Belgia…
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This week’s episode is a masterclass in nutrition from expert, Emily English. Liv chats with Emily about being scouted by a modelling agency as a teenager, how that experience negatively impacted her relationship with food, and how it eventually pushed her to study Nutrition at King's College London. Delving into the depths of wellness myths, Emily…
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Sometimes we like to go exploring in Systembolaget. We found a couple of interesting beers to review. Hyllie has been really working the larger, pils and IPA game really well. Some of their other traditional attempts have been just a little off the mark. Devilish is a Belgian strong golden ale that really nails the style. We were blown away by how …
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He's really called Leigh... I know... seriously... You may be familiar with Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion, The Bear… but do you know Leigh Francis? The man behind the legendary characters reveals his true self and journey as an iconic British television presenter, actor, and comedian. He chats about his big break, transitioning from graphic design stud…
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Icelanders are protective of their language. When a new piece of tech or a new disease emerges, people debate what to call these things in Icelandic. New words must sound and look Icelandic, otherwise they may not survive. The country's Knitting Words Committee is one of dozens of community panels charged with proposing new words. Typically, they r…
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