Did Punk and Grunge originate in Australia? I’ll let you be the judge. But they certainly had their roots in Australia.

Michael is my oldest friend, the creator of the music in my podcasts, and a muso. So, I invited him on the show to talk about one of our favourite themes – Australian music.

We talk about the culture of Australian music and how sleepy towns like Perth and Brisbane have gone on to shape music history across the world.

We talk about our favourite bands and give you some pointers as to where to go if you want to listen to music to improve your English.

We also discuss what it is like to be so “un-Australian” and to be born on Australia Day, as Michael is.

If you love music, then this is another episode for you!

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When people first arrive in Australia, one of the first locals they are likely to meet is the “Bin Chicken”. So, I invited the expert on ‘Bin Chickens’ to the show. John Martin became fascinated with the Ibis whilst studying “pest” species in Australia. And they are an incredibly interesting bird in urban ecology.

In this episode, learn about the ‘Bin Chicken’, how they came to be known as such, and their adaptability to new environments and experiences – just like a language learner.

It is also an excellent opportunity to get involved in citizen science, which is a great way to reduce culture shock, and to acclimatise to a new environment.

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Earlier this year, Francisco starred in a short video that went viral. In it, he used a couple of classic Australianisms to say good-bye. So, naturally, being the last episode of the year, I invited him on the show to talk about it.

Francisco reflects on his shock when first arriving in Australia and gives some great advice for others when arriving.

I hope you enjoy this episode and it is hooroo for another year from me, Glen.

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