Culips Everyday English Podcast
Episodes
Bonus episode #140 – Ready, set, relax
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares his plans for the upcoming Seoul Marathon. He discusses his preparation struggles due to recent illness, travel, and li...
Chatterbox #333 – The psychology of waiting
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting is a part of everyday life. Whether you’re stuck in traffic, waiting for a job offer, or standing in line at the store, waiting can feel fru...
Bonus episode #139 – Hawaiian sun
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares stories from his recent trip to Hawaii. He talks about visiting famous places like Waikiki Beach, snorkeling in Hanauma...
Simplified Speech #215 – Indiana’s operation
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll hear Andrew and Indiana talk about Indiana’s recent surgery and recovery. They use real-life English to discuss medical vo...
Bonus episode #138 – Epic winter hike
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares the exciting conclusion of his hiking trip in South Korea with his best friend, Luke. After a chaotic morning rushing t...
Catch Word #283 – Off the cuff
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Indiana teach you two useful English expressions: "knee jerk reaction" and "off the cuff." These expressions...
Culips Community Update – February 2025
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Alina share updates about the Culips community. They talk about the fun activities happening recently including small-grou...
Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the impact of sound on our daily lives. From the noises that wake us up in the morning to the background soun...
Bonus episode #137 – The adventure before the adventure
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a funny but stressful story about how a hiking trip almost went wrong before it even started. He talks about losing his...
Simplified Speech #214 – Catching rays and climbing days
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy share stories about their latest travels. Kassy talks about her trip to Thailand with her four-...
Simplified Speech #213 – Beating the winter blues
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about winter and how it can make people feel sad or tired. They sh...
Bonus episode #136 – Onwards and upwards
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about going to his nephew’s elementary school graduation and realizing the power of celebrating small wins. He shares ...
Catch Word #282 – Makes my skin crawl
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two useful English idioms: "can't stomach something" and "makes my skin crawl." These express...
Culips Community Update – January
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Alina share exciting news about February's free grammar challenge on countable and uncountable nouns. Learn how to join th...
Simplified Speech #212 – Learning about Norway
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with Mikael about Norway, a country with beautiful fjords, long winters, and tasty seafood. Mikael ...
Bonus episode #135 – They never saw it coming
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew tells the story of how he surprised his parents at Christmas. He shares the big reveal, their shocked reactions, and how they ...
Simplified Speech #211 – Interview with Mikael
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andrew as he talks with Mikael, a special guest from Norway. Mikael shares how he learned English and got interested in programming and making vi...
Bonus episode #134 – 48 hours in VanCity
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about his quick trip to Vancouver before heading to his hometown for Christmas. He talks about f...
Chatterbox #331 – Modern identity labels
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Anna talk about modern identity labels that people use in their daily lives. They look at labels for work, relationships, finances, and mor...
Bonus episode #133 – Not so fast
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about how his New Year’s plans took an unexpected turn. After a fun trip to Canada, he returne...
Simplified Speech #210 – Indiana’s move
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana discuss her recent move to a new house. They talk about the exciting but exhausting process o...
Bonus episode #132 – 2025 Goals: Language, Fitness, Fun
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2025! In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew gets the new year off to an exciting start by sharing some big plans for the months ahead. As you l...
Simplified Speech #209 – The best of ’24
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy reflect on their most memorable moments from 2024, sharing stories about their personal highlig...
Bonus episode #131 – Talking ‘bout last week
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to celebrate his mother-in-law’s birthday. At first, they planned a hike, but hea...
Simplified Speech #208 – Kassy’s a mom!
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with new-mom, Kassy! She recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and she tells us all about her ...
Bonus episode #130 – Words of the year
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the Oxford Dictionary’s top English words for 2024. Follow along as he breaks down each word, exp...
Simplified Speech #207 – Unforgettable concerts
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to? In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about some of the best live music shows...
Bonus episode #129 – Too much info
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Andrew shares the rollercoaster of events he experienced this week, from staying glued to the news during a major political mom...
Simplified Speech #206 – Impulse trip to Norway
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew is joined by Alina to discuss her recent spontaneous trip to Norway. Alina shares how she made a last-min...
Bonus episode #128 – Sunday funday
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew takes you on a fun Sunday trip through Jegidong, a neighborhood in Seoul. Follow along as he and his wife find ...
Chatterbox #330 – Office etiquette
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna discuss the important topic of office etiquette. They share tips and opinions on workplace culture, inc...
Bonus episode #127 – Special delivery
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bonus episode, Andrew shares his experience receiving a surprise care package from San Francisco. While unpacking delicious American tr...
Catch Word #281 – Just the ticket
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you two useful expressions that describe when something is exactly what you need. These expressio...
Bonus episode #126 – Time trap
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bonus episode, Andrew tells a funny story about trying to stop wasting time on his phone and computer. He uses an app to block distract...
Simplified Speech #205 – Learning to scuba with Luke
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew is joined by his longtime friend Luke, who recently took up scuba diving! Listen in as Luke shares storie...
Bonus episode #125 – The perfect crime
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bonus episode, Andrew tells a funny yet unfortunate tale about some bad luck that he and his wife both experienced with their favorite ...
Simplified Speech #204 – Exploring Germany
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew talks with Indiana about her recent trip to Germany. Indiana shares exciting stories about meeting her famil...
Bonus episode #124 – Pushing past pain
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew tells the story of what happened after he hurt his knee during a marathon. He talks about his trip to the docto...
Simplified Speech #203 – Iceland adventures with Indiana
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew is joined by Indiana to talk about her recent trip to Iceland. They discuss the stunning landscapes, the ...
Bonus episode #123 – Personal worst
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's bonus episode, Andrew talks about his trip to Gyeongju, South Korea where he participated in the 2024 Gyeongju Marathon. From his pre-r...
Chatterbox #329 – What makes you laugh? Part 2
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue their chat about the challenges and joys of using humor in different languages. They share stories of failed...
Bonus episode #122 – Marathon diary
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew talks about the highs and lows of preparing for his next race in Gyeongju, South Korea. Along the way, he refle...
Chatterbox #328 – What makes you laugh? Part 1
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Anna talk about comedy and what makes them laugh. They share stories about the types of humor they enjoy and discuss the d...
Bonus episode #121 – Autumn is awesome
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love the fall season as much as Andrew does? In this bonus episode, Andrew lists his top six favorite things about autumn. He talks about every...
Chatterbox #327 – Kidults and nostalgia
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about the "Kidult" trend and how strong nostalgia can be. They talk about their favorite childhood to...
Bonus episode #120 – Time to say goodbye
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about saying goodbye to an expat friend who is leaving Korea after many years. He shares his opinion about the differenc...
Catch Word #280 – Typically, literally, practically
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne teach you the meanings and uses of three frequently used adverbs: "typically," "literally," and "practically." The...
Bonus episode #119 – I saw the future
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his experience trying out cutting-edge virtual reality technology, the Apple Vision Pro. He describes his first-ha...
Simplified Speech #202 – Kassy’s big life update
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Kassy share some exciting personal news as Kassy prepares to welcome her first baby. They talk about ...
Bonus episode #118 – 10 out of 10
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about exciting adventures from the final leg of his summer vacation in Banff, Alberta. He recounts the challenges of pla...
Chatterbox #326 – Teen employment
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss teen employment. They share their personal experiences and explore the reasons behind the increasi...
Bonus episode #117 – Kelownafornia
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his summer vacation to Kelowna, British Columbia, his hometown. He describes his adventurous flight on a small pla...
Simplified Speech #201 – Audiobooks
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Culips episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about audiobooks. They discuss how audiobooks have become more popular in recent years. Andrew shares hi...
Bonus episode #116 – Whale of a time
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent trip to Canada, focusing on his visit to Victoria, British Columbia. He describes his journey from Vanc...
Catch Word #279 – Over my dead body
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Suzanne explore two strong English expressions that you can use when you want to say, "absolutely not!" or w...
Bonus episode #115 – Hot spring heist
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew tells a story about camping in British Columbia, Canada. He went with his brother and talks about their journey on logging roa...
Real Talk #063 – How to talk about being unemployed
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Real Talk episode, Andrew and Kassy help you learn how to talk about being unemployed in an optimistic way. They teach you how to discuss your...
Bonus episode #114 – Osaka was awesome
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: In this episode, Andrew recaps his recent 48-hour trip to Osaka, Japan. He shares his experiences from the first-ever Culips mee...
Chatterbox #325 – Overtourism
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chatterbox, Andrew and Anna explore the topics of overtourism and tourist shaming. They share their thoughts on a recent protest in...
Catch Word #278 – Left to your own devices
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Catch Word, Andrew and Kassy teach you two useful expressions for describing situations where you are left alone without support: "...
[Classic] Bonus Episode #031 – A sweet mystery
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is away this week visiting family and friends in Canada, so we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit a classic bonus episode from 202...
Real Talk #062 – What to say when you’re misunderstood
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Kassy teach you how to handle misunderstandings in English conversations. They focus on common situations whe...
Bonus episode #113 – Off the bucket list
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a story about crossing an item off his bucket list. He talks about his long-standing goal to cook a dish that would gen...
Simplified Speech #200 – Decluttering your life
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about the topic of “decluttering” – in other words, removing and tidying up disorgani...
Bonus episode #112 – Visiting Osaka
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his upcoming trip to Osaka, Japan. He discusses the top three things he's looking forward to: the first-ever Culip...
Chatterbox #324 – Childhood discipline and punishment
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how different cultures and generations handle child discipline at home? In this episode, Andrew and Alina discuss the kind...
Bonus episode #111 – Things I’m looking forward to
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares his excitement about an upcoming trip to his home country, Canada. He discusses three main things he's looking forward ...
Simplified Speech #199 – Bike lanes
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the pros and cons of bike lanes in cities? In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Suzanne discuss the topic of bik...
Bonus episode #110 – Too good to be true
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about the pros and cons of running’s growing popularity. He highlights the challenges runners face, especially the dif...
Chatterbox #323 – Recognizing anxiety
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes feel anxious without knowing why? In this Chatterbox English learning podcast, Andrew and Anna dive deep into the topic of anxiety. T...
Bonus episode #109 – The lovebugs
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew discusses the recent lovebug outbreak in Seoul. He describes these insects, explains their unusual name, and talks about his e...
Chatterbox #322 – The Stoicism explosion
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about the growing popularity of Stoicism but not sure what it's all about? In this engaging episode of Chatterbox, hosts Andrew and Anna dive ...
Bonus episode #108 – Odds and ends
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a story about trying to clean out his junk drawer and exchange some of the coins he's been saving up for the past few y...
Simplified Speech #198 – Leaving Thailand
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss the big changes in Kassy's life as she prepares to move from Thailand back to Korea. They ...
Bonus episode #107 – Adventure time
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his day exploring Seoul with his wife. He shares their experiences of finding something fun to do on a free Sunday...
Simplified Speech #197 – The rat race
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Simplified Speech episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy talk about the "rat race." They discuss what it means, whether their jobs feel like a rat ra...
Bonus episode #106 – Crazy train
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his recent train journey from Boryeong to Seoul. He shares his experiences of traveling on a crowded train, where ...
Chatterbox #321 – A talk about Australian wildlife with Joey Clarke
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Andrew is joined by Australian wildlife expert Joey Clarke, Senior Science Communicator at the Australian Wildlife Conservanc...
Bonus episode #105 – Weekend away
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about his weekend trip to Boryeong, a small city on the west coast of South Korea. He shares his experiences of travelin...
Bonus episode #104 – Cup quest
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, Andrew talks about following his favorite hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks, during the NHL playoffs. He sha...
Simplified Speech #196 – Heat waves and cold snaps
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about dealing with extreme weather, such as heat waves and cold snaps. They discuss their fav...
Bonus episode #103 – Wild May
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew reflects on the busy month of May, and talks about personal celebrations like his birthday and anniversary, and describes how ...
Catch Word #277 – Hit the fan
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Suzanne introduce two expressions to help you describe challenging situations in English: "To hit the fan" and ...
Bonus episode #102 – Andrew gets interviewed
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew is interviewed about his life in South Korea by Alastair Budge, host of the English for Curious Minds podcast. Andrew discusse...
Chatterbox #320 – Connecting through conversation
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna are trying out something new – they’re playing a conversation game! The goal of the game is to make de...
Bonus episode #101 – Perfect Picnic
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a story about going on a picnic with his wife to the Han River Park in Seoul, South Korea. He describes their preparati...
Catch Word #276 – Spruce it up
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Catch Word episode, Andrew and Kassy will teach you two fun expressions to make your English even better: "spruce up" and "deck out." You will...
Chatterbox #319 – Interview with Jesús Florez
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: In this episode, Andrew interviews Jesús Florez, a Culips listener originally from Colombia. Jesús talks about his journey of ...
Bonus episode #100 – Your stories
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description In this very special episode, we celebrate hitting the 100-episode milestone of the bonus series. And we do so by flipping the ...
Simplified Speech #195 – Live sports
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy share their experiences attending live sporting events in various countr...
Bonus episode #099 – Trail talk
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew talks about running a trail race in Jangsu, a small village in South Korea. He describes the challenges of running on mountain...
Chatterbox #318 – Digital modesty
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: In this episode, Andrew and Anna discuss the concept of digital modesty – the idea of being mindful about how much personal ...
Bonus episode #098 – Lifestyle change
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares a simple yet powerful change he made to his daily routine that has left him feeling more rested, productive, and less s...
Simplified Speech #194 – Double birthday bash
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode description: Join Andrew and Kassy as they talk about their upcoming milestone birthdays. Kassy is turning 30, and Andrew is turning 40! Th...
Bonus episode #097 – Binge-watching
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares about his experience binge-watching the new Netflix sci-fi series "The Three-Body Problem." He discusses the show's int...
Simplified Speech #193 – Only children
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about what it's like to be an only child in this interesting episode of the Culips Everyday English Podcast. Andrew and Kassy will share their p...
Bonus episode #096 – Perfect day, perfect date
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares stories designed to help you build your English fluency, increase your cultural knowledge, grow your vocabulary, and be...
Catch Word #275 – Debbie Downer
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were feeling excited and enthusiastic, only for someone to say something that made you feel bad?...
Bonus episode #095 – I did it!
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew shares about his experience running the Seoul Marathon. He talks about his preparation, the race day, and achieving his goal o...
Chatterbox #317 – Trend Predictions for 2024 from the USA
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Anna continue exploring trend predictions. This time, they’re looking into five trend predictions coming out of America....