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214 - Soccer in the United States
Jun 18, 2026
30m 25s
⭐ Feature: The Sweet History of the American Doughnut (or Donut)
Jun 4, 2026
29m 53s
213 - Discover South Carolina with Lora
May 29, 2026
46m 36s
212.2 - The Birth of Netflix and the Fall of Blockbuster
May 14, 2026
27m 32s
212 - Expression: To Think Outside the Box
May 7, 2026
27m 03s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/18/26 | ![]() 214 - Soccer in the United States | ⭐ Take part in our Free 14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge. Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? Why isn't it the most popular sport in the country? And do Americans actually care about the World Cup? In this episode, Shana explores the history of soccer in the United States, from youth leagues and soccer moms to Pelé, the 1994 World Cup, the rise of the U.S. Women's National Team, David Beckham, Lionel Messi, and the growing popularity of the sport today. Along the way, she shares personal stories from growing up playing soccer in California and compares American soccer culture with what she's experiencing in Brazil during the 2026 World Cup. Why Americans say soccer instead of football How soccer grew in popularity in the United States The role of Pelé, Beckham, Messi, and the U.S. Women's National Team What a soccer mom is Why soccer became one of the most popular youth sports in America How soccer culture in the U.S. differs from countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Germany Whether Americans really care about the World Cup Interesting soccer superstitions from Brazil Useful English expressions related to sports and competition ⭐ Start improving your English today! Learn more about the Academy. ⭐ Take part in our Free 14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 25s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() ⭐ Feature: The Sweet History of the American Doughnut (or Donut)✨ | doughnut historyAmerican culture+3 | — | Krispy KremeDunkin' | — | doughnuthistory+5 | — | 29m 53s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() 213 - Discover South Carolina with Lora✨ | hikingfamily activities+3 | Lora | — | South CarolinaCharleston+1 | South Carolinahiking+5 | — | 46m 36s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() 212.2 - The Birth of Netflix and the Fall of Blockbuster✨ | entertainmentmovie industry+3 | — | NetflixBlockbuster | California | movie nightsfilm vocabulary+3 | — | 27m 32s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() 212 - Expression: To Think Outside the Box✨ | creativityinnovation+3 | — | Play-Dohchocolate chip cookie+1 | — | think outside the boxcreativity+7 | — | 27m 03s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() 211 - Preposition Party 🎉 : 7 Everyday Word Pairs with Lucas✨ | prepositionscollocations+3 | Lucas | — | U.S.Roswell | prepositionscollocations+3 | — | 30m 30s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() ⭐ Feature: 5-Minute English: Springtime in the U.S.✨ | springtimeweather+5 | — | American English Podcast | — | springweather+5 | — | 14m 54s | |
| 4/3/26 | ![]() 210 - Quick Fix: Further vs. Farther✨ | word confusionpronunciation+3 | — | — | — | furtherfarther+4 | — | 14m 01s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() 209 - Ghost Towns in the American West with Aubrey Carter✨ | ghost townsU.S. history+4 | Aubrey Carter | — | Coloma, CaliforniaVirginia City+6 | ghost townsGold Rush+5 | — | 36m 41s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() 208 - How to Improve the Four Skills in English: Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing✨ | language learninglistening+5 | — | — | — | language skillscomprehensible input+4 | italkiAMERICANPOD | 30m 09s | |
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| 3/11/26 | ![]() ⭐ Feature: 5-Minute English: Cleaning✨ | cleaningvocabulary+4 | — | — | — | cleaning vocabularyphrasal verbs+3 | — | 21m 11s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() 207.2 - The Great Molasses Flood of 1919✨ | disasterU.S. history+3 | — | Prohibition | Boston | Great Molasses Flood1919+5 | — | 26m 31s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() 207 - Expression: In a Sticky Situation✨ | idiomsAmerican English+3 | — | Coca-Cola | — | sticky situationAmerican English idioms+3 | — | 19m 42s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() ⭐ Feature: Hangry, Bromance & Spam: Everyday Portmanteaus with Liz!✨ | portmanteauslanguage+3 | Liz | American English Podcast | — | hangrybromance+5 | — | 26m 44s | |
| 2/11/26 | ![]() 206 - Let's Talk about Hair! (with Julia)✨ | hairhairstyles+3 | Julia | — | East Coast | hairhairstyles+5 | — | 22m 24s | |
| 2/4/26 | ![]() 205 - Preposition Party with Lucas 🎉 Love, Caring, Passions & Worries | In this episode, Shana is joined by her husband Lucas for another fun Preposition Party. Together, they play a guessing game with common English prepositions while sharing personal stories about food, fears, parenting, moving, and unexpected passions. You’ll hear natural, real-life examples of expressions like look forward to, get used to, care about, to fall in love with and more. It’s a relaxed, conversational episode designed to help you build confidence and sound more natural in American English. Sign up to the Academy to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 33m 22s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() 204.2 - Irregular Verbs with Helen Keller | What if you woke up one day and couldn’t see or hear the world around you? In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll discover the incredible true story of Helen Keller — one of the most inspiring figures of the 20th century — and the teacher who changed her life, Anne Sullivan. As you follow Helen’s journey from silence to self-expression, you’ll learn 10 essential irregular verbs in the simple past tense, hear them used naturally in a powerful story, and reinforce them with clear examples. Along the way, we’ll explore how Helen learned to communicate, speak, read, and eventually address audiences around the world. 🎧 Listen closely — and see how many irregular verbs you can catch! ⭐ Sign up to the Academy to Learn More with AEP Cheat sheet: hear - heard - heard sit - sat - sat bend - bent - bent send - sent - sent have - had - had read - read - read write - wrote - written go - went - gone speak - spoke - spoken say - said - said Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 27m 59s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() 204: Expression: To See Eye to Eye | In this episode of the American English Podcast, we explore the meaning and usage of the common English expression to see eye to eye. Along the way, you’ll learn vocabulary related to sight, wordplay, disagreement, and perspective—plus hear a classic (and slightly corny) dad joke. A quick heads up about the next episode on Helen Keller A dad joke featuring eyeballs, puns, and eye-rolling Common actions eyes can do: blink, wink, stare, roll A clear breakdown of the expression to see eye to eye How to use this expression correctly in positive and negative sentences Cultural examples from U.S. history, pop culture, politics, and music Pronunciation practice and sentence stress tips Want to learn more with the AE Podcast? Join the Academy. https://americanenglishpodcast.com/the-academy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 18m 29s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() ⭐ Feature: The Story of Starbucks | You know Starbucks, right? The coffee company? Born in Seattle, Washington and brewed around the world? I bet you do; they have over 40 thousand stores in over 80 countries. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how it came to be. Why is it called Starbucks? Who's that woman on their cups? What's the story? There are a lot of Starbucks haters and a lot of lovers out there, but all of you will find this episode fascinating because 1. it’s an absurdly successful business—how did they do it?! 2. it’s about coffee (who doesn’t love coffee!?) and 3. you’ll learn a bucketload of new vocabulary as we go. Thanks again to my amazing supporters who have contributed to this podcast either by purchasing Premium Content or buying me coffee! Check out the Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 36m 08s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![]() 203 - Preposition Party with Lucas 🎉 Everyday Verb + Preposition Pairs | In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Lucas, for another Preposition Party—a casual, conversation-based way to learn common verb + preposition combinations in American English. You’ll hear natural examples of everyday phrases like look forward to, be good at, prefer … over, listen to, and get rid of, along with gentle corrections and explanations that help these patterns stick. This episode focuses on how Americans actually use prepositions in real life, so you can stop guessing and start sounding more natural when you speak. Perfect for intermediate learners who want to build confidence with small words that make a big difference. Learn more with The American English Podcast The Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 31m 25s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() 202.2. Irregular Verbs with Bonnie and Clyde | Who doesn’t love a good crime story from the 1930s? Add romance, fast cars, and a nation in chaos… and you’ve got Bonnie and Clyde. In this episode, I share a simplified, learner-friendly version of their true story—set during the Great Depression—and pack it with irregular verbs. You’ll hear how newspapers turned two criminals into legends, why the public sympathized with them, and how their story became one of the most famous love-and-crime tales in U.S. history. You’ll Learn: The meaning of infamous Why crime increased during the 1930s How newspapers turned Bonnie and Clyde into legends 10 essential irregular verbs in context (+ TONS of others we already learned in other irregular verb episodes) Focus Verbs: steal (stole) · meet (met) · have (had) · drive (drove) · shoot (shot) ·hurt (hurt) · catch (caught) · give (gave) · hide (hid) · forget (forgot) Mentioned in the Episode Get the full transcript, quizzes, worksheets, and videos inside The Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() 202 - Expression: A Shot in the Dark | In today’s episode, we break down the common English expression “a shot in the dark,” which describes taking a guess or making an attempt with little to no information. You’ll hear where the idiom comes from, how people from the U.S. use it, and three real-life examples—from kids guessing ages, to ordering pintxos in Spain, to recreating Banana Kahlúa French toast (with no instructions!). We’ll also go over the joke of the day (“Why did the man take a ladder to the bar?”), cover some advanced terms and phrases, and finish with a pronunciation exercise focused on flap Ts. I highly recommend practicing them to sound more natural when speaking. At the end, I’ll challenge you to think of a moment when you took a shot in the dark. For the full transcript, glossary, and quiz, check out the Academy. Enjoy! Want to take your learning further? ⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 21m 10s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() 201 - When Life Gives You Lemons...🍋 (+10 Expressions) | When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 🍋In other words, turn a bad situation into a good one! That’s my new motto, and in this episode you’ll hear how we turned a full hour of tears at the Orlando Airport into one of the most magical experiences of our lives. This is a casual catch-up about what’s been going on since the last episode — and more importantly, a ridiculous story packed with 10 common English expressions used naturally in context. Listen, learn, and please don’t judge me. I love you. 😂 Want to take your learning further? ⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode. Mentioned in the Episode The Academy Lucas on guitar (wait for his entrance — totally worth it!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 32m 02s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | ![]() 200 - Review of Season 4 | Can you believe it? We’ve made it to Episode 200! 🥳 In this milestone episode, I look back on everything we’ve done together in Season 4 (Episodes 151–200). From expressions that made you laugh to cultural stories that made you think, this season has been packed with lessons designed to improve your English and your connection to American culture. Tune in to hear the your favorite episodes this season, stats and what's coming next! :) Thank you so much to everyone who's tuned in this season; it's been a fun ride! Want to take your learning further? ⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 36m 49s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | ![]() ⭐ 5-Minute English: Fall in the United States | In this Five Minute English feature, we dive into one of America’s most beloved seasons: fall (also known as autumn). From pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters to apple orchards and football games, fall in the U.S. isn’t just a season—it’s a whole feeling. You’ll learn: Which is more common: fall or autumn? The sounds, sights, tastes, and smells that define the season. Cultural traditions like pumpkin patches, apple picking, football games, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. The meaning of fall foliage and why U.S. autumn leaves are so special. Personal stories and memories that capture the cozy, nostalgic spirit of the season. Along the way, you’ll hear rich vocabulary, expressions, and phrasal verbs to boost your English while connecting with American culture. Fall in the U.S. is marked by vivid colors, comfort foods, and family traditions. The season is more than dates on a calendar—it’s tied to the senses: smell, taste, touch, sight, and sound. Shared experiences (like stepping on a crunchy leaf 🍂) remind us of the simple pleasures that unite people. This episode is part of the Five Minute English series, which means it’s packed with advanced vocabulary and collocations. Listen several times, pause, and replay to strengthen your comprehension. If you’d like definitions, transcripts, and a vocabulary guide for this episode, check out the ⭐ 5-Minute English Courses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 21s | ||||||
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