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It’s been a while since we’ve heard some crazy stories from the Reddit community. So in this episode, we’ll take a look at 3 stories that go from crazy and comical to straight up hard to believe.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:32 Story 1 — Guy avoids felony charge5:33 Story 1 — Explanations27:40 Story 2 — Lifeguard saves a stranger’s life33:32 Story 2 — Explanations52:37 Story 3 — Prison nurse sews a man’s Johnson back together55:05 Story 3 — ExplanationsLink to the Reddit thread used in this episode 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ala33m/what_crazy_ass_story_do_you_need_to_tell/

For some people, the idea that the way you talk is largely determined by the color of your skin is a bit strange. But in the U.S., talking ‘like a black person’ or ‘like a white person’ is an idea that’s deeply ingrained in our culture. This episode is a short story that illustrates the idea and gives you a bit of context to help you understand it.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love.

Influencers make it seem like it’s the most fun and liberating thing a person can do, but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, I talk about some of the pros and cons of traveling the world alone.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love.Timestamps:0:00 I don’t know why people do this0:23 Topic intro2:00 The pros of traveling alone12:38 The cons of traveling aloneLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3USRC5/The Before Trilogy (The Stranger on a Train Phenomenon) 👉 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_trilogy

It’s been a while since I’ve taken you nowhere. So pack your bags… we’re going on a little trip.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love.Timestamps:0:00 Where ya been, Tony!?6:10 Does being introverted cause me to miss out?24:34 Not all friends are forever39:06 I see two wheels in my future

When we’re in the heat of the moment, taking heavy damage from our opponent, our instincts tell us to run away to safety… but what’s life without a little bit of danger?If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love.Link to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr3aGC2q/

Trust is an interesting thing… it’s something that we all understand intuitively, but perhaps don’t ever stop to think about on a philosophical level. But the people you trust and the reason you trust them will often determine the trajectory of your life.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, subscribe to my patreon 👉https://patreon.com/realenglishradio — Every dollar goes to funding my caffeine & nicotine addiction so I can stay sane enough to record another episode for you… much love.

Being right isn’t free. Correcting people almost always has a social and relational cost, even when you’re objectively correct.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 The Cost of Corrections1:06 Corrections and where they stem from6:59 The ‘Is it worth it?’ FilterLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrKKJojx/

Our problem isn’t that we’re incapable of becoming disciplined. And it’s not even that becoming disciplined is difficult. — The problem is that we often discipline ourselves to do the wrong things.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 What is discipline?0:39 My thoughts4:47 A short storyLink to the video used in this episode 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr888Yyv/

Going on a 3-month trip to an undisclosed location… enjoy the ride.If you want to listen to this show without interruptions from advertisers, get a transcript of every episode, and advanced vocabulary guides to learn more effectively, subscribe to my patreon 👉 https://patreon.com/realenglishradioTimestamps:0:00 ¡No me tomen por farsante!1:57 Important updates6:43 Champions league final13:15 Should a player remain ‘loyal’ to his club?23:00 AI video is getting good38:56 How will AI affect English learning/teaching?47:49 Globalization is a double-edged sword53:53 Learning English will change your life59:34 Globalization is destroying cultural identity1:06:11 Hip Hop has taken over the world1:11:18 No more personality1:14:50 I’ll be back!