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父子英文尬聊E075. From Shanghai to SuzhouThis is an old episode we recorded during the National Day holiday.
2025-12-0543 min2025-09-2138 min父子英文尬聊E073. Winning Gold: A Young Orator's Journey (Part 1)Hello everyone, and welcome back to Messy English Chats! I'm joined by my incredible son, Pineapple. We've been waiting a long time to record this special episode, as Pineapple accomplished something truly remarkable this summer: he won a gold prize – the first prize – in a big English competition in Beijing! I couldn't be prouder.For this episode, we're diving into his competition journey, specifically showcasing his prepared speeches from the first two rounds. You'll hear him bravely recite several of his orations, many of which delve into Chinese culture and traditions, often featuring his popular robot friend, Spar...
2025-09-0636 min父子英文尬聊E072. Preparing for the Big CompetitionIn this episode, recorded over a month ago, Daddy coach Toby tries to prepare Pineapple for a big English competition. Tune in to revisit their challenging and fun training session!
2025-08-2537 min父子英文尬聊E071. An Afternoon Walk in Central ParkThis is about the shortest episode ever. Recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
2025-07-0717 min父子英文尬聊E070. An Eventful Day: Sock Bowling & Fun with FriendsWelcome to another episode of Messy English Chats! In this episode, I prompted my son, Pineapple, to share the events of his day. We covered a lot, starting with his morning routine.Pineapple then recounted playing Chinese chess, a game he'd only recently learned, and winning. He also described an impromptu "sock bowling" game he invented, using a sock as a bowling ball, which sounds quite fun.The highlight of his day seemed to be at the Neighborhood Center, where he met friends from school and played a lively game of cat and mouse. The...
2025-07-0530 min2025-06-1734 min父子英文尬聊E068. Boating Lights, Haunted Kindy, Homework Wins and StuffHello everyone. Welcome to another episode of Messy English Chats (MECs) where we take our chat on the road! We recorded this one while walking after dinner, which turned out to be quite an adventure. As always, we tried playing our game: talk only in English and explain words if we can't remember them.You'll hear about the interesting sights we encountered, like people boating on the river with yellow headlights, and a kindergarten that Pineapple found a bit "scary" because of its booming purple lights. We also discuss Pineapple's amazing homework success today (finished in like 10...
2025-06-0233 min父子英文尬聊E067. May Day HolidayHello everyone. Welcome to another Messy English Chats episode. This Walk-and-Talk episode finds Toby and his seven-year-old son, Pineapple, reflecting on their recent experiences from the May Day holiday. Recorded on the last day of the holiday, May the 1st, while in Central Park, they look back on their adventures. Pineapple shares how sad he feels about the holiday ending and going back to school. The conversation covers a challenging hike on the first day of the holiday at Qionglong Mountain, where they faced thirst, tired legs, and even got separated from mom. They recount trying to find water...
2025-05-0641 min父子英文尬聊E066. Story Relay: The Adventure of CaterpillarJoin Toby and Pineapple, for a new episode of Messy English Chats. In this episode, We engage in a "story relay". This format involves taking turns to tell a story, with no idea where the narrative will go, making it entirely impromptu. The story we create together in this relay is titled "The Adventure of Caterpillar".
2025-05-0344 min父子英文尬聊E065. Writing for Myself: A College EssayHello everyone. Welcome back to the podcast! Today, it's a special episode as we're going to be doing something different: reading and discussing the article 'Writing for Myself' by Russell Baker, a piece I actually use with my college English students. The idea for this came about because we were chatting recently, and it reminded me of some of the themes in this essay. Get ready to hear Pineapple's unfiltered reactions and interpretations as we explore Baker's early experiences with English and his discovery of writing for his own joy. Let's dive in!
2025-04-1254 min父子英文尬聊E064. Walk 'n' Talk with Walkie-TalkiesToday we are having a "flowery" tour at Soochow University.Warning: super long and boring. Proceed at your own risk!
2025-03-311h 00父子英文尬聊E063. The Mountains/Heavy Boxes of Homework and TransformersIn this short unscripted bedtime chat, Pineapple talks to Toby about homework that overwhelms him, like big moutains and heavy boxes. He also mentions his high fever and his Transformers Lego collections.
2025-03-0327 min父子英文尬聊E062. Lucky Red Envelopes: Hongbao Fun with PineappleIn this episode, we explore the tradition of hongbao, or lucky red envelopes, often given during Chinese New Year. We discuss the significance of the color red, which symbolizes luck and protection from bad spirits. We also try to explain the evolution of hongbao to include digital versions sent via smartphones. We examine the meaning behind hongbao, such as generosity, fortune, and celebration. The discussion explores different ways to use the money received in hongbao, including saving, spending on experiences, and donating to charity.
2025-02-2152 min父子英文尬聊E061. New Plans for Episodes in 2025 & Happy New YearGreetings from Pineapple and Toby. Happy Chinese New Year and all the best!
2025-01-2834 min2024-12-3133 min父子英文尬聊E059. Pineapple's in Charge: Ball, Competition & Crazy BoatsIn this episode, Pineapple is in charge! It centers on Pineapple's experiences in an English speaking competition, including his anxieties and ultimate progress. We also explore a unique glowing ball I bought him and his drawings, which are described in detail.0:34 Introduction and Ball Discussion: Pineapple introduces a unique ball with flashing lights that Toby bought for him.Vocabulary: transparent, glittering, layers, flashingExpressions: bounce back, see-through5:16 English Competition Review: Pineapple shares his experience in the second round of an English speaking competition, including his performance, topic selection, and thoughts about...
2024-12-0746 min父子英文尬聊E058. Road to School, Road Home, Cat Watching, and More0:30 Leaving for School: Toby and Pineapple set off for school, stepping out of their door and discussing Pineapple’s feelings for the day.0:56 Pineapple's Plant: Pineapple reveals the source of his good mood - the first pink flower has bloomed on his plant.1:47 Flower Talk: Toby and Pineapple discuss the appearance of the flower and Pineapple's desire to know how long it takes for a seed to come out.5:34 The Road Home: After picking up Pineapple from school, Toby and Pineapple are on their way home. It has been a long school day....
2024-11-1143 min2024-10-0927 min2024-10-0534 min父子英文尬聊E055. Special Episode Generated by NotebookLMThis is a special episode, a "deep dive" conversation generated by NotebookLM based on Episode 054 titled "National Day Holiday Plans". Check that episode out before you listen to this one.Can you believe this episode is generated by AI? It's definitely mind-blowing!
2024-09-3008 min父子英文尬聊E054. National Day Holiday PlansTable of Contents:Source: "National Day Holiday Plans" I. Opening Monologue and Holiday Plans * Toby begins by explaining the phrase “it just slipped my mind” to his son, Pineapple. * Toby asks Pineapple about his plans for the upcoming National Day holiday, to which Pineapple replies that he will finish his homework first. * Toby suggests they go hiking, noting that many hiking areas will be crowded.II. Hiking Around Suzhou * Toby suggests hiking around Suzhou along the canal, taking the opportunity to explain what a canal is to Pin...
2024-09-291h 06父子英文尬聊E053. An Episode for the Mid-autumn FestivalA "Walk & Talk" episode. Our longest episode ever.Happy Mid-autumn Festival!
2024-09-171h 04父子英文尬聊E052: Swimming, Skipping, and Summer FunRecorded on Aug. 29, 2024.In this podcast episode, we engage in a casual conversation covering various topics, ranging from Pineapple's swimming lessons to thoughts on video game addiction. The dialogue is light-hearted, with Pineapple frequently leading the conversation in unpredictable directions.Swimming Lessons00:00:51 Pineapple talks about his swimming lessons, where Max, the instructor, gives feedback on his backstroke technique.00:02:04 Max gives Pineapple and other students armbands to help with their swimming.Toby's Injury00:02:43 Toby explains how he cut his thumb while washing dishes.00:03:39 Pineapple discusses his discomfort with...
2024-09-0634 min父子英文尬聊E051. Poetry Recitation Competition: The Grand Finale!Yes, we made it to the final! At the end of this episode, Pineapple reads '木兰辞' (The Ballad of Mulan), the poem we performed during the final.00:40 What happens during a so called Poetry Recitation Competition (朗诵比赛).03:03 We won a bronze prize and received a bronze trophy, but it of course wasn't the championship05:02 The three rounds of the competition07:17 And two grown-ups they cried!08:22 You need to sound more dramatic15:28 Our performances17:39 The story about Mulan32:42 You are so talented, especially cons...
2024-08-3139 min父子英文尬聊E050. Up at 5 & Poetry Recitation Competition 2024.8.19My son woke up at 5 a.m. and did his homework all by himself in his room! We also talked a bit about the semi-final of the poetry recitation competition we participated in.
2024-08-3031 min2024-08-2946 min父子英文尬聊E048. Boring Rambling Walk & Talk at NightRecorded on Aug. 16, 2024. An episode with no particular topic.
2024-08-2825 min父子英文尬聊E047. Walk and Talk on an Early Autumn Night with My SonWalk and Talk on an Early Autumn Night with My Son. Recorded on Aug. 13, 2024.18:22 You will Ge Pi (嗝屁)
2024-08-2643 min父子英文尬聊E046. Another Swimming Lesson and A Lot of Other StuffRecorded on Aug. 9, 2024. I was nearly dozing off while recording this, so you can imagine how dull it might be. Sorry, son.
2024-08-2621 min2024-08-1731 min2024-08-1445 min父子英文尬聊E043. Picture Composition and Qixi Festival01:08 Picture Composition 22:32 Qixi Festival29:55 The Story about QixiA long time ago in China, there was a kind cowherd named Niulang. He lived a simple life, looking after his cows. One day, he met a beautiful fairy named Zhinu. She was a weaver girl who came down from the sky to visit Earth. They fell in love and got married, living happily with their two children.But Zhinu's mother, the Queen of Heaven, was angry because she didn't want Zhinu to live on Earth. So, she used her magic to create a...
2024-08-1142 min父子英文尬聊E042. Reflecting on the 1st Independent Swim LessonBig Pool, Bigger Emotions: Reflecting on the 1st Independent Swim LessonRecorded on July 29, 2024.
2024-07-3036 min父子英文尬聊E041. Toby Got in Trouble - 2 Versions of an Original StoryIncluding tips on how to create an English picture book from scratch.00:33 Pineapple creating a long story called Toby Got in Trouble: the original version.17:43 Pineapple reading out the new version of the story refined by GPT-4.Here is the picture book we created together, which is illustrated by Pineapple.
2024-07-2625 min父子英文尬聊E040. Yunnan and Picture BookIncluding tips on how to create an English picture book from scratch.
2024-07-1837 min2024-06-1819 min2024-03-3147 min2024-03-2227 min2024-02-0625 min父子英文尬聊E035. 2023 Season Finale: Crazy, Nonsensical, Super Long!Grand 2023 Curtain Call: Unexpected Twists in Our Lengthy Finale.Happy New Year!
2023-12-3147 min2023-12-0124 min2023-11-2432 min2023-11-1526 min2023-11-1149 min2023-11-0726 min2023-11-0324 min2023-10-3115 min2023-10-2815 min2023-10-2516 min父子英文尬聊E025. When A Dog Suddenly Barks from NowhereRecorded on Jul. 22, 2023. The highlight is definitely the sudden barking of a dog.
2023-10-2431 min2023-10-0745 min2023-10-0425 min2023-09-1330 min父子英文尬聊E022. Pineapple's Rambling 小菠萝英文碎碎念Recorded on July 24, 2023. My little one's first solo podcast episode. He's an absolute chatterbox!
2023-08-2842 min父子英文尬聊E021. Two Days before Graduation #Bedtime_Talk#In this episode, recorded on June 28, 2023, I had hoped to engage in a profound conversation with my son regarding his upcoming graduation from kindergarten, which was only 2 days away. Unfortunately, as life often demonstrates, reality doesn't always unfold as expected. Occasionally, circumstances take an unexpected turn and things can spiral out of control.22:50 不懂就问：What's conversation? What's dialogue? A dying log?27:01 Daddy, I want to sing a song.28:40 Another song, about graduation!
2023-08-1629 min2023-08-1617 min2023-08-1037 min2023-08-0631 min父子英文尬聊E017. #Walk&Talk# Crazy about SignsHad a difficult time trying to translate some signs into English. Anyway. This kid is finding the signs really attractive these days.
2023-06-2721 min父子英文尬聊E016. A "Walk&Talk" after DinnerThis is the first time we had an English conversation while taking a walk after dinner in the evening. It is such an enjoyable experience. The highlight of this episode is definitely the chirping of crickets!00:16 For instance?03:22 Maybe we will see Winnie the Witch!04:32 A close-up recording of crickets chirping.
2023-06-2137 min2023-06-1029 min父子英文尬聊E014. #Reading_Together# Sam the Big, Bad Cat在这一集里，继续读书。00:29 Pineapple retelling the story of Sam and the Bad Cat.14:22 Q&A Toby asking his son some quick questions.26:30 Toby sharing: why such a podcast.
2023-06-1035 min2023-05-2642 min父子英文尬聊E012. How Can I Make My Lessons More Interesting?Things suddenly went out of control when I asked him how I could make my lessons more interesting.
2023-05-0324 min父子英文尬聊E011. #Reading_Together# Houses of the WorldThis time we talked about a book we read together. This episode is so long I know.
2023-05-0252 min父子英文尬聊E010. #Walk&Talk# Another Walk in the ParkAnother "walk and talk" episode recorded in Suzhou Central Park.
2023-04-2325 min父子英文尬聊E009. #Walk&Talk# Uni Campus AdventureWe took our son to the university where we work. He really enjoyed the adventure on campus.00:00 Zoo gate! 原来是《小猪佩奇》里的场景，还真有点像。41:37 看到竹林有人在挖笋，我们以为是偷笋的，去找后勤阿姨报信。（阿姨后来告知，他们挖笋是得到允许的，这样不至于竹林过密，影响整片竹林的生长。汗！）46:13 偶遇一位学生，特地从教室走出来和我们打招呼。
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Becoming UnDone016 | IMPACT with Dave Holmes, Author, Actor, and Former MTV VJBecoming UnDone was born from the collision of four ideas in my mind, not the least of which was the Dave Holmes podcast Waiting for Impact..And fittingly, the guest I absolutely KNEW I had to get on the show, the guy whose work had inspired the idea to begin with, was the absolutely perfect example of resilience on his own path to victory. I did my research and learned all I could about Dave Holmes.I discovered that after MTV, he’d gone on to become an actor and an author. he’d wri...
2023-01-2155 min
麻辣DOREMIEP.38 拜阿嬤只求讓孫女買到票？讓我們歡迎Rainie Yang！黃牛通通乖乖Shut Down！BLACKPINK瘋狂搶票全記錄看到這邊標題就知道 這集是我們前陣子BLACKPINK搶票的血淚史 自從這四個女的宣布明年3月即將來台開唱 全台灣的男同性戀還有各大網美們都瘋了 拼死拼活一定要搶到票 進場觀看 前面搶先外插QQ的路邊直銷小故事 某天下班餓得半死又累得要命 居然被拉到不知名的保健食品直銷店面！ 還被迫量身高體重以及各式及其羞辱人的話術 只為了讓QQ掏錢！ 最後她還真的乖乖給了錢 但買回去的產品真的讓人吐血 （我們真的不敢拿） 本集重點開始～打從票價一宣布之 Ruby就信誓旦旦的說她要看8800 但殊不知跟她想法一樣的人有夠多^_^ 這次最難搶就是8800！ （大家可能都想跟Jisoo大對眼吧） Ruby以及好朋友一樣出外景到了台北市有名的搶票網咖 向來早起要她命的Ruby居然能在七點多就準時抵達網咖 stand by 接近開賣時間 頭一抬～全部螢幕都是搶票畫面 完全身在戰場裡！ 由於我們錯過了第一天BP會員專屬購買日 所以後面兩天想買到更是困難 第二天Toby與其他朋友（包含QQ Ruby） 上班前想說用手機搶搶看 沒想到又是進入瘋狂轉圈輪迴 最後顯示出沒票了 真的讓他在信義區街頭放聲大叫！！ 這次的黃牛一樣猖狂到不行！ 一張票可以從8800賣到200萬 根本可以出國看外加旅遊機票來回都綽綽有餘好不好！ 以及讓票求票社團上各式噁男變態蕭迪哥 都在上面玩弄真正想看的粉絲們 好讓人火大 但其中一篇是認真的上傳自己跳BLACKPINK的舞蹈來證明自己是真粉絲 我們都覺得QQ去參加一定會得獎 （本來想幫她私自上傳）但我們怕她翻臉：） 最後雖然前面那麼多廢話再加上我們三個人都沒搶到 但還好一位好朋友的同事 幫我們搶了共四張！ 萬分感謝了！ 所以各位聽眾朋友們 我們明年即將前往高雄囉！ 一起3/18見！！！ 另外在這裡 幫木木們宣傳：木棒打黃牛！！ 貼上連署的連結給大家～～～ https://reurl.cc/jRWoAy ✿ ✿ ✿ 每週一 18:00 更新 ✿ ✿ ✿ instagram : mala_doremi 📮合作邀約 - maladoremii@gmail.com 小魔女抖內咪：https://open.firstory.me/user/ckx3e47172yp709056y53yt1s 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckx3e47172yp709056y53yt1s/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
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The Schrift - Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern TimesLife Tip #34 - Work Comfortably - Hosea 2Adults often need parents just as much as children do. Therefore, adults must learn to be their own parents by cultivating the yin and yang of self-compassion. This switch is akin to the reversal from scripture to Life described by Walter Benjamin in his 1934 essay on Franz Kafka. In his prophecy, Hosea recognized that Israel must be her own mother in the temporary absence of a father.
2022-06-0321 min
Podcast Business Coach with Toby GoodmanDo You Need A Podcast Co-HostAbout once a month or so I come across someone looking for co-host posts in podcast forums. Only have to say, Hey, I'm looking for a co-host. Who's interested to get a flood of questions, freehand raising replies, uh, even to one post that said, just to be clear, I'm not looking for financial investment. I'm only looking for a co-host that post got loads of replies as if time was less valuable than money. Nine out of 10 times, people post stuff like this want the glory of being a podcaster without doing the work. Being a good podcaster...
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2021-12-3109 min2021-01-2404 min现代英文选评注 诵读06 Two Mutes - 原声这段音频节选自 2004 年 出版的有声书 The Heart is a Lonely Hunter。音频与《选注》节选部分内容有出入，已根据《选注》文本对音频做了剪辑。
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现代英文选评注 诵读06 Two Mutes - Part 1更正：虽然录了好几遍，前期也准备了挺长时间，但还是发现出了好多错：- 1:40 walk on 应为walked on；- 3:24 with mainly 应为 mainly with；- 4:18 which 应为 while抱歉，等以后有机会重新录一下，大家先凑合听 :-)
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AMORFATIGHOSTINGHii guyss kami upload lagi nih...
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AMORFATIEps. 2 : Hati-hati dalam memilih pasanganKali ini membahas request dari seseorang yang bingung memperjelas status hubungan dan memilih pasangan yang tepat.
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2020-06-1020 minAMORFATIEps. 1 : Tips Move OnFase dimana kita berusaha melepaskan dan mengikhlaskan kepergian seseorang yang kita miliki dulu.
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2020-06-1013 min
AMORFATIPBNC 2017 - SI MEMBER NOOB (Refim)Sebuah perjalanan membentuk team gaming (POINTBLANK) untuk mengikuti Tournament PBNC 2017 Regional Kediri.
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AMORFATIPBNC 2017 - TEAM YANG GAGALSebuah perjalanan membentuk team gaming ( POINTBLANK ) untuk mengikuti Tournament PBNC 2017 Regional Kediri.
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2020-05-191h 08AMORFATIEps. 1 : Broken HomeAku Dan Ceritaku
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现代英文选评注 诵读04 The Ballet Dancer- Read by Di NailonThe Ballet Dancer, read by Di Nailon, a college lecturer from Australia.
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现代英文选评注 诵读03 The Life and Work of Professor Roy Millen - Part 103 The Life and Work of Professor Roy Millen - Part 1Professor Roy Millen had loved his wife devotedly, and now she was dead…. He made his plans to go abroad, to England, to work in the libraries there, as he and his wife had planned. It was what she should have him do, he told himself. And the book would be a kind of monument to her. He would dedicate the book to her. As he walked slowly back from the campus to his house in the late afternoons or early evenings of spring, he...
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