Shows
The Old Radio CompanionMAY DAY & JACK BENNY"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"JAY IS BACK! Yes this is a new show and jack talks about the tradition of May Day and how it all got started. Enjoy this radio show from Jack Benny. It's titled, "Jack Buys a Baseball team." It originally aired May 1st 1955. HAPPY MAY DAY and ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2025-05-0437 min
Judy Garland and Friends - OTR PodcastScreen Directors Playhouse 1950-03-24 Chicago Deadline (Alan Ladd, Lewis Allen, Jim Backus, Raymond Burr)Here is the film!https://archive.org/download/chicago-deadline-1949/Chicago%20Deadline%20%281949%29.mp4What a cool cast! (Alan Ladd, Lewis Allen, Jim Backus, Raymond Burr)!Support us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10Jack Benny Show OTR Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/3UZ6NSEL7RPxOXUoQ4NiDP?si=987ab6e776a7468cJudy Garland and Friends OTR Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5ZKJYkgHOIjQzZWCt1a1NN?si=538b47b50852483dStrange New Worlds Of Dimension X-1...2025-04-1929 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe New Years Show & Jack Benny & Fred Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay kicks off the new year with a double radio show special and talks about something special that happened for this new year of 2025! Listen and find out what it is. The first radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's the New years show which originally aired Jan 2nd 1944. Our Next radio show if from Jack's friend and nemesis Fred Allen! It's the New Years eve show from December 14th 1947. HAPPY NEW YEAR and ENJOY TH...2025-02-021h 11
Language & Travel HackingAnnouncing my big 2025 language and travel project!Benny Lewis shares his ambitious plans for 2025, which revolve around learning Indonesian and traveling across Indonesia. Following his 2024 adventure exploring every state in Brazil, Benny plans to spend the first two months of the new year in Bali. While Bali is a tourist hub, he intends to use it as a comfortable base for intensive language study, focusing on achieving a B1 conversational level within two months. His goal is not fluency but functional communication to explore Indonesia's lesser-traveled islands like Sumatra and Java, engaging with locals and deepening his cultural experiences. Benny emphasizes that Indonesian is relatively easy...2024-12-1008 minLanguage & Travel HackingWhat is it like to visit every state of Brazil?In this episode, Benny Lewis shares his journey of completing a long-time travel goal: visiting all 26 states of Brazil plus the federal district. Over the course of nine months, Benny explored the country deeply, opting for buses and boats whenever possible to immerse himself in authentic local experiences. He recounts highlights such as the breathtaking Lençóis Maranhenses, socializing with locals in every state, and navigating logistical challenges, especially in remote regions like Acre and Amazonas. Speaking Portuguese proved invaluable, enabling meaningful interactions and making him often the first foreigner many Brazilians had met.Benny emphasizes the im...2024-12-0311 min
The Old Radio CompanionPumpkin Pie.. the beginnings & The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about the beginnings of that favorite thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin pie! The radio shows for today are from The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny. The Great Gildersleeve radio show is the Thanksgiving show of 1949. The Jack Benny radio show is titled, "Thanksgiving Day Dinner." It originally aired November 23rd 1941. HAPPY THANKSGIVING & ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2024-11-241h 16Language & Travel HackingMoving abroad: What to think about (part 2)In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, host Benny Lewis dives into part two of his guide to preparing for a potential move abroad. Building on the previous episode's core tips, Benny emphasizes the importance of considering how to financially sustain oneself while living in a new country. He discusses the challenges of finding local employment due to high competition and language barriers, recommending remote work as an alternative. Benny suggests securing online work from a U.S. or EU-based employer to take advantage of the favorable currency rates. Although remote jobs may sometimes come with...2024-11-1811 minLanguage & Travel HackingMoving abroad: What to think about (part 1)In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking podcast, Benny Lewis dives into the essentials of planning a move abroad. Inspired by recent conversations with listeners and current events, Benny shares his insights on creating a solid foundation before relocating. He emphasizes the importance of careful planning, listing pros and cons of potential destinations, and considering personal connections or cultural ties to a place. His approach encourages listeners to plan not only where but also when and why to go, setting the groundwork for a successful transition abroad.Benny also touches on practical aspects of preparation...2024-11-1109 minLanguage & Travel HackingTravel Health Hacks: Avoiding and Managing Illness on the RoadIn this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, host Benny Lewis dives into the challenges of staying healthy while traveling. Drawing from 21 years of travel experience, Benny shares his personal stories of getting sick on the road, from a severe illness in Egypt to dealing with the smoke from burning rainforests in Brazil. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for health issues that might arise during travel, offering practical tips such as staying informed about local conditions, getting necessary vaccines, and adjusting travel plans when necessary.Benny also provides advice on preventative measures like...2024-10-0911 minLanguage & Travel HackingEscaping Depression? Why Travel Isn't the AnswerIn this episode, Benny Lewis shares a personal story about the misconception that travel can cure depression. Reflecting on his own struggles with divorce, clinical depression, and burnout in 2019, Benny explains how he attempted to heal by traveling, only to find that it made things worse. He emphasizes that travel is not a solution for depression and stresses the importance of seeking therapy and building healthy routines instead.Benny also shares how, after working on his mental health, he was able to enjoy travel again, including a fulfilling climb up Kilimanjaro. He encourages listeners to focus on...2024-10-0213 min
Judy Garland and Friends - OTR PodcastDean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show 1949-08-02 (016) William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy)Their second picture My Friend Irma Goes West (1950)
https://archive.org/download/01-martin-lewis/03%20MY%20FRIEND%20IRMA%20GOES%20WEST.1950.mp4
Support us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967Jack Benny TV Videocasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6BDar4CsgVEyUloEQ8sWpw?si=89123269fe144a10Jack Benny Show OTR Podcast!https://open.spotify.com/show/3UZ6NSEL7RPxOXUoQ4NiDP?si=987ab6e776a7468cJudy Garland and Friends OTR Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5ZKJYkgHOIjQzZWCt1a1NN?si=538b47b50852483dStrange New Worlds Of Dimension X-1 Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6hFMGUvEdaYqPBoxy00sOk...2024-08-1528 min
The Old Radio CompanionUnusual Pets & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about some people who own some unusual pets! The radio show today is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Polly goes to the psychiatrist." It originally aired, September 27th 1953. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2024-08-1044 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe Anniversary Show & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay celebrates the 5th season of the show by going down memory lane and sharing some great clips from some great times in these 5 years. Also enjoy The Jack Benny Radio show. The radio show is from the "7th Anniversary show." It originally aired April 3rd 1939. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2024-05-261h 20
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Benny Shares His Skepticism About AI's Role in Language LearningIn this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning. He acknowledges the potential of AI to revolutionize language education, including the possibility of replacing human teachers with AI-powered systems. However, Benny expresses skepticism about the current effectiveness of such systems, citing limitations in conversation depth and the tendency for some to exaggerate their AI capabilities.Despite recognizing the benefits of AI for providing affordable and comfortable speaking practice, Benny emphasizes the importance of human interaction in developing authentic communication skills. He warns against over-reliance on AI...2024-02-2610 min
The Old Radio Companion39 Again and Again & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay celebrates Valentines Day by talking about a man who was born on Valentines Day and was eternally 39 years old! In honor of Jack Benny, the radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Jack's 39th Birthday again!" It originally aired February 14th 1954. ENJOY THE SHOW and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to JACK BENNY!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2024-02-1951 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Other ways to avoid being an obvious foreignerBenny Lewis discusses strategies to avoid standing out as an obvious foreigner when speaking a new language, drawing from his experiences in Brazil. Academic choices of written words, like or simply saying things that are just illogical, can make you stand out more.Follow Benny on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking), X (@fi3m), Tiktok (@irishpolyglot), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.2024-02-0508 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: How to be the 1st everBenny Lewis expresses his enthusiasm for the unique opportunity of being the first foreigner many Brazilians will ever meet during his travels off the beaten path. He encourages language learners to explore less touristy areas, underlining the special privilege of representing the world to those he encounters. Benny highlights the crucial role of language skills, specifically speaking the local language, in creating these one-of-a-kind connections. He reflects on the significance of leaving a lasting positive impression, mentioning how he brings souvenirs to make these encounters memorable.Follow Benny on our YouTube channel, and don’t fo...2024-01-2206 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Mental health struggles and being a language learnerBenny Lewis shares his experience with a recent intensive Korean language project after a 10-year gap. He reflects on personal challenges, emphasizing the importance of considering mental health during language learning. Benny encourages listeners to go easy on themselves, focus on progress, and find a balance between ambition and self-care.Watch the full uncut video of Benny speaking Korean after his language mission here: Benny's Korean: Final conversation to demonstrate basic conversational levelFollow Benny on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask...2024-01-1512 min
Language & Travel HackingHow to dive deep into dialects (Benny's 2024 language plan)In this podcast episode, Benny shares his language learning plans for the year, focusing on Portuguese and exploring the diverse dialects in Brazil. He offers practical advice, suggesting starting with the standard version of the language before delving into specific dialects. Benny shares tips on finding resources, emphasizing the importance of searching in the language itself for better results.Drawing from his own experiences, Benny discusses reaching out to native speakers through platforms like YouTube and Instagram to gain exposure to authentic language use. Benny also talks about incorporating cultural elements, such as music and intonation, into...2024-01-0815 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Geoguessr, Geography, country studies (How Benny relaxes)In this festive episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis brings a unique twist, stepping away from traditional language learning to share an exhilarating passion – geography. As the world celebrates Christmas, Benny takes you on an exciting journey into his downtime adventures, fueled by a fascination with countries, capitals, and flags. Forget stamp collecting or video games – Benny introduces you to the thrill of Geoguesser, a game that transports you to random locations worldwide through Google Street View, challenging you to guess your whereabouts.Join Benny on his live-streamed Geoguesser sessions on Twitch, where he n...2023-12-2511 min
The Old Radio CompanionChristmas Memories & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jack talks about special Christmas memories and shares one personal from his life. What are your special Christmas memories? Its a double feature Christmas show featuring The Jack Benny Radio show. The first show is titled, "Christmas Shopping." It originally aired December 19th 1948. The second show is titled, "Christmas Tree Decoration." Originally aired Dec 21st 1951. As is tradition for The Old Radio Companion, Jay closes the show with a special Christmas story. ENJOY THE SHOWS & MERRY CHRISTMAS!...2023-12-231h 18
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: When should I move on to the next language, if I want to be a polyglot?In this episode of the Language Hacking podcast, Benny Lewis tackles a question that language enthusiasts often ponder: When is the right time to move on to the next language in your polyglot journey? Benny dismisses the common notion that polyglots must juggle multiple languages simultaneously and introduces a compelling alternative—focusing on one language until achieving a solid B2 proficiency level.Benny delves into the pitfalls of trying to learn several languages at once, including interference and lack of focus. Benny's advice is laced with personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of building a mental fortress around a...2023-12-1810 min
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel ThorupFrom Zero To Fluency: How To Master A Foreign Language – Benny LewisBenny has been a nomadic polyglot for over 20 years. He speaks over ten languages, several at the fluency level. He runs the largest language blog in the world called Fluent In 3 Months, which receives more than 1 to 2 million unique visitors every month. He is the author of multiple books, has given a number of TED talks, and is a National Geographic Traveller of the World.
In today’s conversation, Benny shares his insights from decades of language learning and world travelling experience.
TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH BENNY LEWIS
Hear the inside story of how Benny found himself goi...2023-12-131h 09
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: What are the resident logistics of a nomad? Benny's Travel update and long-term travel planIn this podcast episode, Benny Lewis offers a practical glimpse into the workings of his nomadic lifestyle. Navigating the realms of an Irish passport, British citizenship, and a U.S. green card, Benny shares insights into the pragmatic use of multiple passports for streamlined travel experiences. He breaks down the intricacies of sustaining U.S. residency through a specialized travel permit, all while efficiently operating his company from the heart of Texas.With plans to sustain this nomadic lifestyle for a minimum of two more years, Benny reflects on the joy of exploring the world and...2023-12-1112 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Melting ice: Constant work to push through a plateauBenny Lewis opens this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast with a brief but impactful message for language learners who might be feeling stuck in the intermediate stage. Drawing on an analogy from other fields, Benny likens the language learning journey to melting ice. He highlights the challenge of not seeing immediate results despite putting in months or years of effort.Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Inst...2023-12-0404 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Why November 1st is the most important date in my language learning storyIn this episode, Benny Lewis celebrates a milestone in his language learning journey: the 20th anniversary of his first successful language project. He takes you back to Valencia, Spain, where he faced many challenges and frustrations with learning Spanish for the first six months. He tells you how he tried different methods that did not work for him, such as attending group lessons, reading Lord of the Rings, and studying the dictionary. He shares how he felt hopeless and discouraged with his progress and how he was the worst student in the class. He also...2023-10-3015 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Virtual immersion: Do what you normally do in the target language!In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis reveals how he turns his daily routine into a virtual immersion experience in his target language.He challenges you to think of ways you can do the things you enjoy in the language you are learning, such as scrolling through TikTok, watching Netflix, listening to Spotify, and more.Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@langua...2023-10-2307 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: Benny's late-2023 language learning updateJoin Benny Lewis in this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast as he talks about his amazing experience of learning Korean in Korea for five months and how he reached his objectives. He also tells you about his upcoming trips to Europe and how he plans to use his Spanish and Catalan skills in different places such as Barcelona, Ibiza, and other areas where it is spoken.Instagram links mentioned in this episode:Spanish @irlandesastreCatalan @catirlandesPortuguese @brasirlandesFrench @irlangdaisAlso, follow Benny’s progress on his Korean miss...2023-10-1607 min
The Old Radio CompanionFall show opening & Jack Benny & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay opens the fall season with double features of halloween radio shows. The first radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's the Halloween show from October 31st of 1954. The second show comes from The Fibber McGee &. Molly Radio show. It's titled, "Gildy's Halloween Party." It originally aired October 24th 1939. ENJOY THE SHOWS and HAPPY FALL!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2023-10-081h 08
The Old Radio CompanionNOW THAT'S HOT!!! & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about the hottest places on earth so have the AC on and that cold drink handy! The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "Jack is back from Sun Valley Vacation." It originally aired October 5th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2023-08-0851 min
All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins2Language Hacking: Become Fluent in 3 Months with Benny Lewis#127: Language hacker and polyglot Benny Lewis joins Chris to debunk misconceptions about language learning and share insights into his dynamic approach to fast-track fluency. He breaks down the different levels of language fluency and offers tips for learners including the importance of embracing mistakes, using flashcards for vocabulary retention, learning the local language before traveling abroad, and more.Benny Lewis (@irishpolyglot) runs the world’s largest language-learning blog called Fluent In 3 Months and is the bestselling author of 6 language learning books. He speaks a dozen languages and is on a mission to empower individuals to learn and sp...2023-08-021h 00
All the Hacks with Chris HutchinsLanguage Hacking: Become Fluent in 3 Months with Benny Lewis#127: Language hacker and polyglot Benny Lewis joins Chris to debunk misconceptions about language learning and share insights into his dynamic approach to fast-track fluency. He breaks down the different levels of language fluency and offers tips for learners including the importance of embracing mistakes, using flashcards for vocabulary retention, learning the local language before traveling abroad, and more.Benny Lewis (@irishpolyglot) runs the world’s largest language-learning blog called Fluent In 3 Months and is the bestselling author of 6 language learning books. He speaks a dozen languages and is on a mission to empower individuals to learn and sp...2023-08-021h 03
The Old Radio CompanionIT'S LIVE! & Jack Benny."This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jack talks about some very important and impacting live radio broadcasts in our American history. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack Opens the Swimming Pool." It originally aired April 18th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2023-06-2752 min
The Old Radio CompanionSpring Time Sound Effects & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay plays some sound effects from Spring! Put on your listening ears and guess what they are! The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio Show. It''s titled, "Jack Does Spring Cleaning." Originally aired March 27th 1940. HAPPYS SPRING AND ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2023-04-1533 min
Language ChatsEmbrace feeling like an idiot: A chat with Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 MonthsFull-time traveller, polyglot, author and founder of Fluent in 3 Months, Benny Lewis is our first guest on Language Chats for the new year!
Benny is well known in the language learning world for his ‘speak from day one’ attitude and his popular blog, YouTube videos and books (Fluent in 3 Months and the Language Hacking series), through which he shares his experiences, strategies and tips for other people wanting to learn a language in a faster, smarter way.
Tune into this episode to hear from Benny about how he went from feeling like he just didn’t have...2023-02-0650 minLanguage & Travel HackingBenny's Fluent in 3 Months Projects History (+ a Big Announcement)Benny is ready for a new Fluent in 3 Months project, during which he will focus for 90 days on becoming conversational in a new language! In this episode, Benny revisits his past projects and reflects on what he can take from his experience onto this new adventure.Tune in to Benny’s YouTube channel and the Fluent in 3 Months YouTube channel in the month of February to follow Benny’s progress!PS: Benny will announce the language for his new project very soon in a new Language Hacking Podcast episode, so stick around!To ask...2023-01-3010 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe Sky is Falling & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about those very rare incidents where it seems the sky is falling; but no its not the sky. It's just things like frogs and cows and space junk. Listen to real life people and the things that have fallen from the skies and hit them.. or came very close. The radio show is from Jack Benny. It's titled, " Rose Bowl." Originally aired January 4th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF...2023-01-1356 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe New Years Eve Show: The Running Gag & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about in comedy what is called "The Running Gag." Learn all about the Jack Benny Radio show and how the running gag played an important part in the shows success. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's the New Years Eve show originally aired, December of 1943. HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ENJOY THE SHOW!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-12-311h 53
OnlineBound with Elena MutononoBenny Lewis on his mental health struggles.In this podcast I'm speaking with Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot and the founder of Fluent in 3 Months. Benny opens up about his mental health struggles, the journey to recovery and the lessons he's learned along the way -- about himself, his values and his business. Check the episode notes for more links and information about Benny: https://www.elenamutonono.com/2022/12/08/benny-lewis-mental-health/ Find Benny Lewis on Instagram: @irishpolyglot Check out his website: https://www.fluentin3months.com/ Follow Elena Mutonono on Instagram: @elenamutonono Check o...2022-12-0833 min
Learn Spanish and GoEl Secreto para Hablar Varios Idiomas - The Secret to Speaking Several Languages with Benny LewisLearning one new language is hard, but what about learning six? Does language learning get easier the more languages you learn? What’s the best way to learn quickly? In this episode, we sat down with interview Benny Lewis, world renowned polyglot and founder of Fluent in 3 Months, to find out.Links:Check out Benny’s blog, Fluent in 3 MonthsVisit Benny’s Facebook PageFollow Benny on Instagram@languagehacking@irlandesastreListen to Benny’s “Language Hacking Podcast"Check out Benny’s book on Amazon: Language Hacking SpanishLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode...2022-11-1528 min
The Old Radio CompanionHigh School Halloween Party & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"In this second Halloween show, Jay talks about a Halloween when he was a freshman in high school and how he learned a valuable lesson at a Halloween Party. TheToday's radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack's Halloween Party." It originally aired November 3rd 1940. HAPPY HALLOWEEN and ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-10-1446 min
World Languages Collaborative PodcastEpisode 11 (Season 2, Ep 2): Benny Lewis, the Irish PolyglotBenny Lewis has had a major impact on learning languages since sharing his story and creating his blog Fluent in 3 Months. Today, Benny and I discuss a variety of tips and techniques that have helped him become proficient in multiple languages.Check out more from Benny here:https://www.fluentin3months.comInstagram: @irishpolyglotTwitter: @irishpolyglotTikTok: @irishpolyglotYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Fluentin3monthsAlso, the Fall 2022 World Languages Collaborative will host its biannual meeting virtually on Saturday, November 5th. Registration i...2022-10-1136 min
The Old Radio CompanionReal Life Castaways & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about real life people who no fault of their own.. or well it was their fault; became castaways. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Jack opens swimming pool for the season." It originally aired April 18th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-08-2345 min
I'm Learning MandarinBenny Lewis on Learning Mandarin in Three Months, Embracing Mistakes and Why He Doesn't See Himself as a Language LearnerLinks:
Benny's Blog: https://www.fluentin3months.com/
Benny's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x2_kWRB8-A
Benny's Book on Learning Mandarin: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LANGUAGE-HACKING-MANDARIN-Learn-Mandarin/dp/1473674271
My Blog on Learning Tones: http://imlearningmandarin.com/2022/02/12/its-never-too-late-to-learn-chinese-tones-heres-how/
On today’s episode I interview arguably the world’s most popular language learner, the one and only Benny Lewis.
To many listeners, Benny or Benny the Irish Polyglot as he’s also known, will need no introduction.
He first began blogging...2022-07-2447 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe Plain Truth about Planes & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay continues the celebrate summer series by talking about one of the safest and fastest ways to get around and that is by airplane. Hear about other people's weird flight experiences and also learn about some interesting facts about airplanes that you may not know about. The Radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Returning from a TWA plane." Originally aired May 12th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LE...2022-07-0948 min
My Polyglot Life Podcast en Francais Avancé[Apprendre le français] Parler couramment en 3 mois, c’est possible? Podcast avec Benny Lewis - Podcast in French about language learningParler couramment français (ou une autre langue) en 3 mois, est-ce possible? L'invité de cette interview semble le penser car son blog s’appelle Fluent in 3 Months. Mais la réalité est plus complexe! Le polyglotte Benny Lewis, un spécialiste de l’apprentissage des langues nous explique clairement ce que signifie parler une langue au niveau débutant, intermédiaire et avancé.
Est-ce qu’il nous livre ses secrets d’hyperpolyglotte? Oui! Mais ne t'attends pas à une solution facile et sans efforts… Au contraire, Benny nous offre un “reality check” sur ce qu’est vraiment l’apprentissage des langues...2022-05-1935 min
The Old Radio CompanionCinco de Mayo & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay brings in the month of may by talking about the celebration of Cinco De Mayo. Learn about how this celebration got started and what it means. Jay also starts a new segment on The Old Radio Companion called "THE SCOOP." Enjoy vintage radio news broadcasts from the past. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Rancho Benny." Originally aired May 16th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY...2022-05-1336 min
Language & Travel Hacking#98 Benny and Shannon on Language Learning When Life HappensLanguage Hacking Podcast co-hosts Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy catch up and share what their own recent language learning projects, takeaways, and milestones have been, as they approach the 100th episode of the podcast.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeBenny’s InstagramBenny’s FacebookBenny’s TwitterShannon’s InstagramShannon’s WebsiteEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:What Shannon and Benny have been working on in the last yearShannon’s thoughts on consolidation and consistency in language learningWhy Benny needs projects and urgency to find succ...2022-05-0929 min
The Old Radio CompanionJay is Sick & Jack Benny & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Yes everyone Jay is sick and has a cold and couldn't record a full show for you so..... we are making this show short and sweet. He's making it up to you all by playing a double feature of some radio shows and that is the best medicine of all! The first show is from the Jack Benny radio show originally aired December 1st 1940 titled, "Jack caught a cold at Don's house and is sick in bed." The seco...2022-04-231h 02
The Old Radio CompanionRadio Voices from the Past & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about some predominant old radio stars from the past and some interesting and maybe some unknown facts about them. The radio show is from The Jack Benny radio show. It's titled, "Cleaning Jack's Den." It originally aired November 16th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-04-0845 min
Language & Travel HackingAsk Benny: St Patrick's Day / Seachtain na Gaeilge SpecialThis week’s Ask Benny is a celebration of the Irish language. Benny talks about some of his favourite websites for learning Irish, including dictionaries, media sites, and other useful resources. This special episode is essential listening for anyone learning, or wanting to learn, Gaeilge (the Irish language). Links to all of the resources Benny mentions in this episode can be found below.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.comFeatured ResourcesTeanglann dictionaryTG4Mol Scéal new...2022-03-1609 min
KoreKara Podcast#68 Benny Lewis - Can You Really Get Fluent in 3 Months?This week we talked to Benny Lewis! We find out where he's been over the past few years, his thoughts on immersion, fluency, and his goals for the future.
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The Justin Caviar ShowBenny Lewis - Fluent in 3 Months, Triple Language Learning Speed, Polyglots, Why People Fail at Language Learning, Mandarin Chinese Tones, Language Hacking French & Spanish, and How To Sound Like A Native SpeakerBenny Lewis is an Irish author, blogger, and polygolt. He is best known for his website Fluent in 3 Months where Benny documents personal attempts to learn languages within short time periods, typically three months. Lewis is the also the author of the book Fluent in 3 Months (2014) as well as providing language course series titled Language Hacking which includes Spanish, French, German, Italian, and now Mandrain Chinese. Connect with Benny Lewis https://www.fluentin3months.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Benny-Lewis/e/B00F5YJJZS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share h...2022-02-081h 26The Justin Caviar ShowBenny Lewis - Fluent in 3 Months, Triple Language Learning Speed, Polyglots, Why People Fail at Language Learning, Mandarin Chinese Tones, Language Hacking French & Spanish, and How To Sound Like A Native SpeakerBenny Lewis is an Irish author, blogger, and polygolt. He is best known for his website Fluent in 3 Months where Benny documents personal attempts to learn languages within short time periods, typically three months. Lewis is the also the author of the book Fluent in 3 Months (2014) as well as providing language course series titled Language Hacking which includes Spanish, French, German, Italian, and now Mandrain Chinese. Connect with Benny Lewis https://www.fluentin3months.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Benny-Lewis/e/B00F5YJJZS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share h...2022-02-081h 26
The Old Radio CompanionDreams & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about dreams and why we have them and what they might mean! The radio show comes from The Jack Benny radio show. It's titled, "Dennis dreams he has his own show." Originally aired March 19th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-01-2147 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Christmas Eve Show & The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay celebrates Christmas Eve by talking about some interesting facts about those creatures that Santa needs and relies on so much and that is his reindeer. Enjoy also a double feature of radio shows from the Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny Christmas shows. The Great Gildersleeve Christmas show is titled, "Christmas at Home." Originally aired December 23rd 1945. The Jack Benny Christmas show is simply titled, "The Christmas Show." Originally aired December 21st 1947. At the...2021-12-241h 15
The Old Radio CompanionBizarre Thanksgiving Recipes & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"On today's Thanksgiving show, Jay talks about strange and bizarre Thanksgiving recipes. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Thanksgiving Day Dinner." Originally aired November 23rd 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2021-11-0545 min
The Old Radio CompanionJack O Lanterns & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay continues the Halloween shows by sharing about that very important Halloween tradition, the jack o lantern. Learn about it's beginnings and why we carve faces into pumpkins. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack Goes Trick or Treating. " Originally aired October 31st 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2021-10-0838 minThe Old Radio CompanionFootball & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"In this episode, Jay talks about how football was first broadcasted on the radio and how it became one of America's favorite sport to listen to on Old Radio. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "He Fumbled the Ball." Originally aired November 16th 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2021-09-2437 min
Elite MicrobooksFluente em 3 Meses: Como Qualquer pessoa em qualquer idade pode aprender a falar qualquer língua a partir de qualquer parte do mundo - Benny Lewis (Microbook)Compre o livro pelo link e ajude o crescimento do podcast: https://amzn.to/3yBNmMi
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Benny Lewis, que fala mais de dez línguas - todas autodidacta o maior blogue de aprendizagem de línguas do mundo, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis é um "hacker de línguas" a tempo inteiro, alguém que dedica todo o seu tempo a encontrar formas melhores, mais rápidas e mais eficientes de aprender línguas. Fluente em 3 Meses: Como Qualquer Pessoa em Qualquer Idade Pode Aprender a Falar Q...2021-07-1313 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Movie Theater & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about the Great American Past time... Going to the movies!!! Also some very unusual movie theaters. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "Jack is Upset about the Academy Awards." It originally aired March 1st 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2021-06-1139 min
EnglishLingQ 2.0 PodcastBenny Lewis On His Language LearningBenny Lewis, AKA Benny the Irish Polyglot, went from being sure he could never learn a new language to become fluent in seven. In this episode, Elle chats with Benny about how he approaches new languages and his take on making mistakes.2021-04-2822 min
Language & Travel Hacking#41 Benny Lewis on How Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is Like Learning LanguagesElizabeth interviews Benny about his experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and how it parallels learning a language.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeMentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and achieving a travel dreamGiving up on language learningThe compare and despair trapBeing okay with mistakesLetting go of other people’s judgementsFinding the silver liningHow focusing on the end goal blinds you to the day to day progressThe importance of asking questions and ge...2021-03-1553 min
Deliberate TalksLiving New Languages ft. Benny LewisHow many languages can you speak? What is the learning process to becoming a Polyglot? How can languages help in developing our communication skills better? This and more on the 6th episode of the Season 2 of the Deliberate Talks Podcast, hosted by Dakshin Adyanthaya, featuring Benny Lewis. Benny is a renowned "Irish" polyglot, author, blogger, and founder/owner of Fluent in 3 Months, Inc. He has given two talks on TEDx, was named a "Traveler of the Year" by National Geographic magazine, and has authored numerous books that aim to provide all those interested with valuable...2021-03-1543 minThe Old Radio CompanionCluck Cluck & Cockadoodledoo & Jack Benny Too!"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay Lewis talks about the famous chicken sandwich in America and our little friends that started it all. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "How Palm Springs was founded." Originally aired Feb 11th 1951! ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2021-02-2642 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Candy Cane with The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Merry Christmas from The Old Radio Companion! Jay starts the show with the story of the Candy cane and how this common Christmas item is more than just a Christmas Candy but has a more important meaning about Christmas. The radio shows for this Christmas episode includes radio shows from both The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny. The Great Gildersleeve Christmas show entitled "Christmas Program." Originally aired December 20th 1942. The second Christmas show is from the Ja...2020-12-251h 11The Old Radio CompanionBroiled Pies & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay shares a personal story from his past when he learned a valuable lessons about what is important about thanksgiving. The radio show is from the Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "The Thanksgiving show." Originally aired November 23rd 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2020-11-2739 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Ouiji Board Party & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay tells a story from his childhood about a Halloween Party that all of sudden got scary by the workings of the OUIJI BOARD! Enjoy the last Halloween show of the year! The radio show is from the Jack Benny radio show. It's titled "Jack Goes Trick or Treating." Originally aired October 31st 1948. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2020-10-3040 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Woman Upstairs & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay starts off the Halloween season with a scary story about a ghostly woman upstairs. This episode features The Jack Benny Show with the show titled "Halloween Celebration." Originally aired Nov 2nd 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2020-10-0237 min
The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou322: Benny Lewis On How To Make 7 Figures Language HackingToday, I’m thrilled to have Benny Lewis on the show. I’ve actually known Benny for over 10 years because we were in the same Google group for blogging many years ago. Benny is known as the Irish polyglot and he runs FluentIn3months.com, which is a resource site for language learners that gets over 2 million visits a month. Benny speaks seven languages fluently and today we’re going to discover how he makes money through his love of language hacking. What You’ll Learn How Benny turned his love of language into a business How to build traffic...2020-09-1751 minThe Old Radio CompanionWeird Vacation Destinations & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about places that people take vacations that are a little on the weird and different side. The show is from the Jack Benny radio show. The title is "Back from Vacation from Hawaii," Originally aired Sept 13th 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2020-08-2839 min
The Diaspora RadioEpisode 11: Interview with Benny Lewis IDF SharpshooterIn this episode of The Diaspora Radio Podcast we interview Canadian tactical firearms instructor, Benny Lewis of http://bennylewis.ca. Benny discusses with us:
- How he became an IDF sharpshooter
- What it was like to be stationed within Judea/Samaria and what Judea/Samaria is actually like
- What a Mashgiach is and the process of koshering cheese
- The significance of Israel to Judaism
You can find Benny on social at @BennyLewis.ca. Enjoy!
2020-08-1648 minLanguage & Travel Hacking#06 Benny & Shannon Answer Your Language Learning QuestionsBenny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy answer listener questions about language learning as a part of a special live episode of the Language Hacking Podcast.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeSpeak in a WeekDropsAnkiMentioned in this EpisodeLivestream on YoutubeMemriseSpaced repetitionFluent in 3 Months ChallengeSpeaking without ConversingHelloTalkSpeechlingAll Benny’s Language MissionsDefense Institute of Languages CategoriesLanguage learning in hours and not yearsShannon’s post on picking up a language after a breakFi3M’s post on picking up a language after a breakShannon’s Italian refresh projectDark - German TV SeriesPomodoro TechniqueEpisod...2020-07-1359 minLanguage & Travel Hacking#02 Benny Lewis on Ignoring Destiny and Embracing "Failure"Meet Benny Lewis, the creator of Fluent in 3 Months and the Language Hacking Method. In this episode, Benny shares how he got started in languages, why “fluent” in 3 months, and he offers some universal language hacks.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months BlogBenny’s Language MissionsFluent in 3 Months ChallengeInnovative ProductsSpeak in a WeekBenny on TwitterFi3M on TwitterBenny on FacebookFi3M on FacebookBenny on InstagramFi3M on InstagramBenny on YouTubeFi3M on YoutubeEpisode OverviewWhat does “fluent” mean to Benny?What are Benny’s goals for a 3-month mission?How many languages does Benny L...2020-06-1849 minThe Old Radio CompanionDEBUT SHOW: Walmart & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Show # 1 is the debut show of the Old Radio Companion. This show features a funny story about walmart, a song from Billy Holiday and the old radio show from the Jack Benny program titled, "How Palm Springs was founded." Aired originally Feb 11th 1951. Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2020-05-0739 min
The Yaro PodcastBenny Lewis: The Startup Story Behind FluentIn3Months.com And The Most Famous Language Learning Hacker On The Internet [ Download MP3 | Transcript | iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Spotify | Raw RSS ] Benny Lewis speaks seven languages, but as he proudly proclaims, he never was gifted with the ‘language learning gene’. Today Benny is the founder of FluentIn3Months.com, one of the most well-known language learning resources on the internet, with a […]
The post Benny Lewis: The Startup Story Behind FluentIn3Months.com And The Most Famous Language Learning Hacker On The Internet appeared first on Yaro.Blog.2020-01-061h 02Podcasts ArchivesBenny Lewis: The Startup Story Behind FluentIn3Months.com And The Most Famous Language Learning Hacker On The Internet [ Download MP3 | Transcript | iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Spotify | Raw RSS ] Benny Lewis speaks seven languages, but as he proudly proclaims, he never was gifted with the ‘language learning gene’. Today Benny is the founder of FluentIn3Months.com, one of the most well-known language learning resources on the internet, with a […]The post Benny Lewis: The Startup Story Behind FluentIn3Months.com And The Most Famous Language Learning Hacker On The Internet appeared first on Yaro.Blog.2020-01-061h 02
The Language Mastery ShowPolyglot & Language Hacker Benny Lewis on How To Get Conversationally Fluent in 3 Months (Rebroadcast)Benny Lewis is a fun-loving blogger, YouTuber, author, language hacker, and technomad from Ireland (hence his nickname "Irish Polyglot"). He is the creator of the most popular language learning site in the world as of writing, Fluentin3Months.com, and has authored five books. He has demonstrated again and again that it's possible to reach conversational fluency in a matter of months, not years as most believe. Benny's philosophy on language learning is right in line with my Anywhere Immersion approach, as exemplified in the following quote from his book Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can...2019-07-1946 min
Control ABook fluent in 3 months by benny lewis book summary in hindiMeet the man who makes the mission of learning any language possible! The all-you-need guide to learning a language.
Language hacker Benny Lewis shows how anyone anywhere can learn any language without leaving their home, using a simple toolkit and by harnessing the power of the Internet.
Benny definitely wasn’t born with the ‘language gene’. After graduating in electronic engineering in his native Ireland he spent six months in Spain struggling to learn Spanish. This frustrating experience fuelled his determination to take a different approach to learning foreign languages.
Today he speaks over ten languages including Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, French...2018-12-2117 min
The Fluent ShowLive Language Party: Celebrate Our 100th EpisodeWow wow wow wow, our episode 100 live show was a blast, with busy chatroom and over 80 listeners tuning in live from all around the world. Today's podcast episode is a replay of that live broadcast, featuring five amazing guests.
Long one, but worth it!
SHANNON KENNEDY, the musical and multilingual bookworm from California. Shannon is an old friend of the show and never fails to impress with her incredible productivity. Shannon joined us to share her own good, bad and struggling stories.
RICHARD SIMCOTT, one of the most multilingual people in Britain and...2018-08-201h 57
The Fluent Show10 Polyglot Conversations from Langfest 2017 in MontréalThis podcast episode is a bit like a Wundertüte - a lucky dip bag of interviews with wonderful people who made the 2017 Langfest event what it was. Thank you so much to all of these lovely people - Langfest was motivating, informative, energising, and of course very, very multilingual.
Here's a taste of what you'll find inside the episode:
Could you become a multilingual parent?
We've all seen the feats of Bella Devyatkina, who speaks 8 languages at age 5. But how does that work? In my interview with conference organizer Tetsu Young, we t...2017-09-0358 min
Increased CapacityIncreased Capacity Episode 5 – w/Gabe & Benny – June 26, 2017http://jesseturri.com/Data/IncreasedCapacity_EP_5_Full.mp3
Episode 5 of Increased Capacity is here and, shockingly, two kids snuck into the studio, threw on some cans and hi-jacked the show! Our capacities are increased by five-year old, Benny, and 11-year old, Gabe.
In this episode we talk about Minecraft castles, Mario’s mental illness, and Lego windmills (among other things…). Enjoy!
This week’s picks:
Gabe’s Beauty pick
Gabe’s Truth pick
Gabe’s Goodness pick
Benny’s Beauty pick
Benny’s Truth pick
Benny’s Goodness pick
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The Faster Than Normal Podcast: ADD | ADHD | HealthPerfection is a Fault with Guest Benny LewisBenny Lewis is the ambitious Irish lad behind Fluent in 3 Months, the world's largest language learning blog with a million visitors per month. He has published an international best-selling book of the same title, and a series of language courses, been awarded the title of National Geographic's Traveler of the Year, and he speaks almost a dozen languages in varying degrees between mastery and quite well. All of this is despite being a weak student of languages in school, and actually studying electronic engineering and only being able to speak English in his early 20s. ...2017-06-1418 min
StoryLearning Podcast128: Benny Lewis on Designing Language CoursesIn this episode, I interview Benny Lewis about his new series of language courses! Click the image below to check out the guides... Or visit: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/benny In this episode: How Benny's collaboration with Teach Yourself came about About the new Language Hacking series What's involved in creating a language course Hurdles along the way Advice for language teachers creating their own courses Resources mentioned in this episode: The new language hacking courses are available in Spanish, French, German and Italian, and are available for pre-ord2016-08-2539 min
The Fluent ShowFuture You is The Best You, with Guest Benny Lewis
This episode is all about being inspired by other people and their achievements. We decided to invite a guest, well-known language learning hero Benny Lewis from Fluent in 3 Months.Benny has done a lot for the promotion of language learning, and these days he gets hundreds of emails from his fans.
In our interview, you'll find out:How does it feel to be the big language author and influencer man?Who is the mystery man that got Benny excited about language learning?Does "Benny the Irish Polyglot" want people to say that he i...2016-02-141h 19