English Plus Podcast

TOL | The Universe Next Door: A Tourist's Guide to Your Other Lives

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder about the road not taken? What if you could actually go there? In this episode, we're taking a wild, imaginative trip into the idea of par...

The Story of Music | The Human Odyssey Series

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before we had words, we had rhythm. Before we had nations, we had melody. In this installment of The Human Odyssey, we journey back to the very dawn o...

MagTalk | From Grammar to Prompts: Why AI Makes Your English Skills More Valuable Than Ever

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For every English learner, AI can feel like both a miracle and a threat. Can it really do the work for you? The answer is more complex and exciting th...

AI Career Guide: Top Jobs & Skills for the Age of Artificial Intelligence

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to English Plus Podcast's deep dive into "Living in the Age of AI"! This week, we tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time: "What...

TOL | How to Feed the Beautiful, Wild Creature in Your Mind

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like your creative spark has dimmed? Or maybe you're one of those people who says, "Oh, I'm just not creative." This episode is a gen...

MagTalk | Beyond Automation: How to Future-Proof Your Career with Human Skills

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The news is full of scary headlines about AI and job loss. But what if that's the wrong story? What if automation isn't a threat, but an opportunity t...

Your English Upgrade: Thriving with Language in the Age of AI

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving deeper into our "Living in the Age of AI" theme of the week by focusing on the most critical skills for English learners...

TOL | The Honest Truth About Lying

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your friend asks, "Do you like my new haircut?"... and it's terrible. What do you do? From this simple, everyday dilemma to life-or-death situations, ...

Algorithmic Bias | MagTalk

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We think of computers as neutral, but what if they're learning our worst habits? From hiring to home loans, AI is making huge decisions about our live...

The AI Dilemma | EduStory

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the perfect algorithm makes a terrible judgment? Join the founders of Innovatech, Leo and Maya, as they launch Nexus—a brilliant A...

TOL | The Art of Noticing: How a Simple Shift in Focus Can Change Everything

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you're running on a treadmill, constantly chasing the next thing, only to feel... empty? This episode is about getting off tha...

MagTalk | Why the Human-in-the-Loop is the Future of Automation

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the dystopian stories about AI taking over. But what if the future isn't about human vs. machine, but human with machine? Our latest a...

Living in the Age of AI | Theme of the Week

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special flagship episode of the English Plus Podcast! We’re diving deep into the monumental theme of "Living in the Age of AI." This is...

Lifelong Learning 4 | The Lifelong Learner's Manifesto: 10 Principles for a Curious and Growth-Oriented Life

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that's constantly changing, what's your North Star? It's easy to get lost in a sea of advice and fleeting trends. That's why we've created ...

Lifelong Learning 3 | Future-Proof Your Career: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Skill Stack

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That quiet anxiety that your job skills might have an expiration date? It's real. But anxiety without action is just stress. It's time to take control...

TOL | The Oyster and the Pearl: Finding the Hidden Value of Suffering

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we believe a good life is a life without pain? This episode challenges our deepest assumptions about happiness and hardship. We're diving into ...

Lifelong Learning 2 | Learn Smarter, Not Harder: 3 Powerful Techniques for Rapid Learning

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of spending hours studying, only to forget everything a week later? It's time to stop working harder and start working smarter. In this ...

TOL | Your Brain is a Garden: How to Weed Out the Negative and Grow a Life You Love

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the greatest tool for changing your life is already inside your head? In this pep talk, we're diving deep into the transformative power of a p...

The Story of the Alphabet | The Human Odyssey Series

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world without writing. A world where a story can only travel as far as a voice can carry, and a memory is only as durable as the mind that h...

Lifelong Learning 1 | The Learner's Mindset: Unlock Your Brain's Full Potential

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people thrive on challenges while others fear them? The answer lies in your mindset. In the first episode of Lifelong Learning, we explore...

TOL | The World Without Sickness: Heaven or Hell?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's play a game of 'What If.' What if, through some technological marvel, we could cure all diseases? No more cancer, no more dementia, no more hear...

Urban Legends 4 | When Legends Bleed into Reality: The Satanic Panic & Real-World Harm

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a scary story stops being fun and starts ruining lives? This episode of Into the World of Urban Legends investigates the real-world ...

The Ghost in the Machine: Why We're Obsessed with Haunted Technology

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the legend of Polybius, the 1980s arcade game that supposedly drove players mad? Or the chilling internet story of the haunted Majora's Mask ...

TOL | Beyond the Corner Office: What Does Success Mean to You?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're sold a one-size-fits-all picture of success: the big house, the fancy title, the overflowing bank account. But what if that picture doesn't fit ...

The Story of Democracy | The Human Odyssey Series

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For most of human history, power was simple: it was taken by force and held by blood. Kings, emperors, and pharaohs ruled by divine right, their word ...

Urban Legends 3 | Digital Nightmares: The Rise of the Online Legend

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The way we tell scary stories has changed forever. The campfire is now a global network, and new monsters are born from code and pixels. In this episo...

MagTalk | Sewer Alligators and Bodies in the Bed: The Shocking Urban Legends That Are Actually True

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all love a good urban legend, a story just creepy enough to make you check the backseat of your car or think twice about that weird noise downstair...

TOL | Are You a Ghost in a Machine? Unraveling the Mind-Body Mystery

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your mind just a complex computer made of meat, or is it something more? This episode dives headfirst into one of philosophy's greatest puzzles: Mi...

The Story of Earth | The Human Odyssey Series

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before there was anything, there was a cloud of dust. From that cosmic dust, a planet was born—our planet. But the Earth you know, a world of blue o...

Urban Legends 2 | The Global Ghost: How One Urban Legend Changes Across the World

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A driver picks up a mysterious stranger on a lonely road, who then vanishes from the car. It’s a story told everywhere, but it's never the same stor...

MagTalk | The Babysitter is Calling from Inside the Patriarchy: A Feminist Guide to Urban Legends

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the couple in Lover's Lane to the babysitter getting a call from "inside the house," classic scary stories have a favorite victim: the young woma...

TOL | The Blueprint of You: Architecting a Future You'll Love

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions, waiting for life to happen to you? What if you could become the architect of your own destiny? T...

The Story of a Number | The Human Odyssey Series

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is a number? It seems like a simple question, but the answer is a sprawling adventure that spans the entirety of human history—and the universe...

Urban Legends 1 | The Lure of the Legend: Why Our Brains Believe Urban Legends

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard a story from a "friend of a friend" that was too creepy or weird to be true, yet you still felt a shiver of belief? In the first e...

MagTalk | Anatomy of a Hoax: The Science of Why We Fall for Disinformation

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why you fall for online hoaxes? Discover the cognitive biases and emotional triggers manipulators exploit and learn how to build your ment...

TOL | What If Gravity Was Half as Strong? Welcome to the Bounce.

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the force that holds us down loosened its grip by half? In this episode of Imagine What If, we leap into a world of reduced gravity. We'll bou...

Understanding Cognitive Biases 5 | The Biases of Memory & Recall

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is your most vivid childhood memory? The story of your first love? The moment you achieved a great success? What if I told you that memory might ...

MagTalk | Beyond Logic: Why Understanding Your Biases Makes You a More Empathetic Person

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After learning about all the ways our brains are biased, it's easy to get cynical. But what if the goal isn't to become a perfect, logical robot? What...

TOL | The Person You Used to Be: What Great Event Reshaped Your Core Values?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to the person you were five or ten years ago. Are your priorities the same? In this episode, we're diving deep into the evolution of our co...

Understanding Cognitive Biases 4 | The Biases of Social & Group Dynamics

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we instantly judge a stranger based on their clothes? Why do good people sometimes stand by and do nothing in a group? Human beings are social ...

MagTalk | The Cognitive Cascade: How a Chain Reaction of Biases Leads to Disaster

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do brilliant teams sometimes make catastrophic mistakes? It's rarely a single error. More often, it's a "cognitive cascade"—a chain reaction of ...

TOL | Are You the Same Person You Were Yesterday? The Beautiful, Baffling Puzzle of You

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If all your cells are replaced every seven years, are you the same person? If you lost your memories, would you still be you? In this episode, we're t...

Understanding Cognitive Biases 3 | The Biases of Self-Perception & Abilities

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you truly know yourself? Are you a great driver? A fantastic singer? A natural leader? This week, we explore the biases that distort the m...

MagTalk | Coded Bias: How AI Is Learning to Think Like Us (and Why That's a Problem)

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dreamed of a future run by fair, impartial AI. The reality is much more complicated. Our own human biases—our stereotypes, our fears, our flawed ...

TOL | You Are Not a Puzzle to Be Solved: The Messy, Beautiful Journey to Your True Self

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you're supposed to be on a grand quest to "find yourself"? What if that's the wrong quest entirely? In this episode, we're tea...

Understanding Cognitive Biases 2 | The Biases of Belief & Interpretation

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe you see the world objectively? We all like to think we do. But what if your brain is constantly filtering reality to match what you alr...

MagTalk | The Psychology of Our Divided World: How Your Brain Is Trapped in an Echo Chamber

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does it feel like we're all living in different realities? In an age of endless information, our world seems more divided than ever. The reason is...

TOL | The Portal on Your Nightstand: What If You Could Step Into Your Favorite Book?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the cover of your favorite book was actually a door? A portal to another world, another time, another life? In this episode, we're not just ta...

Understanding Cognitive Biases 1 | The Biases of Decision-Making & Judgment

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're on autopilot when you make choices? Have you ever bought something and later wondered why? This week, we begin our journe...

MagTalk | How Hidden Biases Are Sabotaging Your Workplace: A Guide to Smarter Teams

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever sat in a meeting where everyone agreed to a terrible idea? Or tried to explain a project to another department, only to be met with blank stares?...

MagTalk | 3 Cognitive Biases That Are Secretly Hurting Your Relationships

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we assume the worst about our partners when they make a simple mistake? Why do we only seem to notice the evidence that proves we're "right" in...

A Special Announcement: The Next Chapter for English Plus

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special announcement about the exciting evolution of English Plus Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking directly to you, the community, to ...

The Story of Medicine | The Human Odyssey

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before science, disease was a curse, a dark magic. For millennia, humanity stumbled in the dark, fighting an invisible, shapeshifting enemy that stalk...

MagTalk | The Hidden Biases That Shape Your Health Decisions

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we terrified of rare diseases we see in movies, but ignore the real, everyday health risks? Why do we fall for wellness fads even when the sci...

The Story of Physics | The Human Odyssey Series

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a falling apple to the fabric of spacetime, how did humanity unravel the rulebook of the universe? This episode of The Human Odyssey takes you on...

MagTalk | 4 Financial Biases That Are Silently Costing You Money

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your brain is a financial disaster waiting to happen. It’s hardwired with mental shortcuts that, while useful in ancient times, are now quietly cost...

The Story of Psychology | The Human Odyssey Series

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the greatest mysteries in the universe were not in the stars, but behind your own eyes? This episode of The Human Odyssey, "The Interpreter of...

MagTalk | 5 Mental Exercises to Defeat Cognitive Bias and Make Smarter Decisions

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your brain secretly sabotaging your decisions? Cognitive biases like Confirmation Bias and the Sunk Cost Fallacy affect us all, leading to flawed l...

The Lies We Still Believe 1 | From Flat Earth to Trojan Horses and Moon Hoaxes

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Full Episode Description: In this thought-provoking episode of The Lies We Still Believe, we unravel five captivating myths that continue to mystify a...

The Blueprint of You | The Journey Within Series

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re trying to build your life with a cryptic, wordless instruction manual and a pile of leftover screws? You’re not alone. Most ...

Whispers to a Younger Me: The Advice We'd Give Our Past Selves | SparkCast

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever closed your eyes and imagined having a conversation with the person you used to be? In this episode, we explore the ultimate thought exp...

Athenian tragedy: Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex | Topics & English

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the original psychological thriller, a 2,500-year-old detective story where the hero, in a desperate search for a killer, discovers the crimina...

MagTalk | The Bias Detective’s Toolkit: 4 Powerful Ways to Spot Flawed Thinking in Yourself

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like your own brain is tricking you? You're not wrong. We're all guided by invisible mental shortcuts called cognitive biases that ca...

The Divine Dilemma: Wrestling with the Problem of Evil | Spark Cast

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at the world and wondered how profound goodness and gut-wrenching evil can coexist? If God is good, why is there cancer? If God i...

The Only Constant is Change: Why This Ancient Proverb is the Key to Modern Life | MagTalk

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." This ancient idea from Heraclitus is more relevant...

The Symphony of You: Silencing the Critic and Amplifying Your Strength | Spark Cast

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your biggest obstacle is the one staring back at you in the mirror? That persistent whisper of 'what if I'm not good enough?' is a univ...

King Arthur: In Search of the Once and Future King

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a gritty warlord in a chaotic Britain to a shining king in a legendary castle, the story of King Arthur has captivated the world for over 1,000 y...

The Devil's Music: Unmasking the Enduring Mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans | MagTalk

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A killer who stalked the night, a city gripped by paranoia, and a bizarre demand: play jazz, or you might be next. The story of the Axeman of New Orle...

The Clever Critters Club | Spark Cast

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve long defined ourselves as the toolmakers, the clever apes who picked up a rock and changed the world. But what if that's just a story we tell ...

The Grand Divide: Why Are Some People Left-Handed and Others Right-Handed? | MagTalk

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why aren't we all ambidextrous? The answer to why you're left-handed or right-handed is a fascinating story involving brain hemispheres, a whole suite...

The Ghost in Your Ears | Spark Cast

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how a song can instantly transport you back to your childhood? Or how you can understand these very words? This episode journey...

Joan of Arc: The Shepherdess Who Forged a Nation | MagTalk

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At 17, she couldn't read or write. At 18, she was commanding the French army. At 19, she was executed as a witch. The story of Joan of Arc is one of t...

The Whispering Woods: What If We Could Hear Plants Speak? | Spark Cast

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what a thousand-year-old tree is thinking? In this episode, we unlock our imaginations to explore a world where plants could co...

The Shadow of Justinian: How an Ancient Plague Rewrote the World | Spark Cast

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Long before the Black Death, another plague brought the world to its knees. This episode travels back to the 6th century to witness the terror of the ...

Loki: The Necessary Chaos | Spark Cast

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He’s the god of mischief, the shapeshifter, the silver-tongued catalyst of chaos. But is Loki just a villain? This episode journeys into the heart o...

Don't Just Kill Time, Make Time Alive | Spark Cast

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all say it: "I'm just killing time." But what if that seemingly innocent phrase is subtly poisoning our perception of life itself? In this episode,...

Roberto in America 2 | Pizza, Fashion, Roommates, and Coffee

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Roberto in America, follow Roberto as he navigates the colorful, quirky, and often confusing aspects of daily life in New York City...

Unlocking Aphasia: When the Mind Knows but the Mouth Can't Speak

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a word on the tip of your tongue? Imagine that feeling magnified, a constant state of being. That is the reality for millions living...

The Ethics Audit | EduStory

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the price of doing the right thing? Is it a promotion? Your career? The fate of an entire town? Today, we bring you a story that lives at the ...

The World is Waking Up: Decoding the Internet of Things (IoT)

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your smart watch and thermostat are just the tip of the iceberg. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a quiet revolution connecting everything from tractor...

The Story of Astronomy | The Human Odyssey Series

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why have we always been so fascinated by the stars? This episode of The Human Odyssey, "The Star-Woven Story," delves into one of the oldest human tra...

The Anatomy of a Killer Business Plan: Your Blueprint for Success

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think business plans are dusty, obsolete documents? Think again. In an era of flashy pitch decks and "hustle culture," a well-crafted business plan is...

Roberto in America Episode 1 | English Learning Stories

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a brand-new series that promises to entertain, educate, and inspire. It's called "Roberto in America"—a co...

Bracing for Disease X: Are We Ready for the Next Global Pandemic?

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The last pandemic felt like a once-in-a-lifetime event, but scientists warn that "Disease X"—the next unknown global pathogen—is a matter of when,...

The Price Wars | EduStory

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when two passionate entrepreneurs go head-to-head in a ruthless price war? In this compelling EduStory episode, we introduce you to Leo M...

Bend, Don't Break: Mastering the Skill of Adaptability

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you react when life throws you a major curveball? In a world of constant, unpredictable change, adaptability is no longer a soft skill—it's y...

The Story of Chemistry | The Human Odyssey Series

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the world made of? This simple question has ignited one of the most dramatic and consequential quests in human history. In this episode, we jo...

Achilles vs. Odysseus: A Homeric Showdown of Heroism

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What defines a hero? Is it the glorious rage of a warrior like Achilles, or the cunning resilience of a survivor like Odysseus? In this episode, we jo...

Surviving Ragnarök: The Norse Myth of the Ultimate Apocalypse and Rebirth

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the end was not a possibility, but a promise? In this episode, we delve deep into the epic Norse myth of Ragnarök, the prophesied "Twilight o...

EduStory | The Lean Launch: A Startup Story of Failure and Rebirth

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when your grand vision crashes and burns in front of the very people you need to impress? In this episode, we follow Leo and Sam, two fri...

The Reading Brain Rewired: Unlocking the Neuroscience of Dyslexia

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what’s truly happening inside the brain of someone with dyslexia? It’s not about seeing letters backward. In this episode, we journe...

The Odyssey | The Story of Biology

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Embark on a sweeping journey through the history of biology with "The Human Odyssey." This epic narrative traces humanity's quest to understand life, ...

Fusion Energy: Harnessing the Power of a Star for a Clean Future

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to bottle a star? In this episode, we dive into the incredible science of fusion energy—the same process that powers the sun. We expl...

Building a Moat: The Secret to Long-Term Business Success

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some companies, like Coca-Cola, dominate for decades while others, like Blockbuster, are just a flash in the pan? The secret is a sustainable c...

EduStory | The Chimera Effect: Turning a "Culinary Car Crash" into a Viral Triumph

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ghost of garlic and oregano haunted Rossi’s Deli. For three generations, the Rossi family served classic, quality sandwiches. But in a world of ...

Short Stories | The Weight of an Empty Room

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How heavy is an empty room? In this episode, Danny delves into the evocative short story "The Weight of an Empty Room by Danny Ballan," exploring the ...

Overpopulation & Urbanization: Can Our Cities Survive?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than half the world now lives in cities, a trend that's pushing our planet's resources and infrastructure to the limit. In this episode, we tackl...

Time Management: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Effective

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel perpetually busy but rarely productive? It's a universal predicament. In this episode, we move beyond generic "life hacks" to explore the ...

The Story of Modern Business 10 | Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of English Plus Podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Joi...

The Story of Modern Business 9 | Customer Relations and Service

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a game-changing episode of English Plus Podcast! In today’s deep dive into Customer Relations and Service, we’ll explore five essential...