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PODCAST

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk

Abe Lawson, Ben Tracy, Rich Kessell

Learn English with Fun and Natural Conversations! We are English teachers from the U.S. and Canada, with years of experience teaching in Japan. In this podcast, we have natural, unscripted conversations and speak slowly to help you follow along. We also explain difficult words and expressions. Perfect for ESL learners from basic to advanced levels! Our original Australian co-host still joins us sometimes. Expect laughs, real-life stories, and talk about Japan, the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Enjoy

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278. The Three Amigos: Things get a little crazy...

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2025/12/08

Ben joins us today to enjoy some interesting craft beers and snacks from Taiwan. We talk about where Ben's musical inspiration comes from, the best Doritos in the world, tomato juice, and we get Ben's answers for the "would you rather" question that we did in an episode a few weeks ago. The boys get a little drunk and silly in this episode! Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:35:33

277. The Three Amigos: "My Lovely Ben"

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2025/12/01

Ben joins us today to enjoy some interesting craft beers from Taiwan. We talk about eating fast, the time Ben peed on a dog (accidentally), college sports in America, "farm teams", and we answer a listener question about Major League Baseball.Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:23:38

276. Would you rather be able to "pause" or "rewind"...

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2025/11/20

In today's episode we talk about the "bear scare" going on in Japan, and especially where we live in Sendai. Then we answer more questions from deep down in the darkness of the internet - "Would you rather have a pause button, or a rewind button for your life?"🧐 Please answer the poll! Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:23:34

275. Big Rich at the Opera

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2025/11/10

New intro music from Space Dragon!♪ In today's episode Rich tells us about an opera concert that he went to recently, Abe tells a story about how he was caught in an awkward situation in Fukushima recently, and we answer a question from deep down in the darkness of the internet - "Would you rather have toes on your hands, or fingers on your feet?"Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:29:15

274. Halloween Makes Me Crazy!

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2025/11/03

We talk about grip strength, and how it is important for longevity, and share some Halloween memories from Canada and America.Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:25:58

273. Is Shohei Ohtani an Alien? & Bears in Sendai!

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2025/10/22

We talk about watching baseball and Shohei Ohtani's amazing performance. Seriously, is this guy from another planet?? Crazy. We also talk about Rich's close call with bears that are invading Sendai! Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:27:57

272. What Do Americans Think About Japanese Breakfast?

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2025/10/16

We talk about Abe's boys' weekend in Canada where one of his friends snored like a bear. Then Rich tells us about the authentic Japanese breakfast he and his wife prepared for his family in America.Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:26:36

271. Japan Wins Again!

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2025/10/03

We are finally back! After our trips back to our home countries Big Rich and Abe are happy to be back in Japan. We talk about farting on airplanes, flying on Zip Air and a bunch of other stuff!Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:34:02

270. Cheating! (TT Reunion Part 2)

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2025/09/15

Ben joins Abe and Big Rich to talk about all kinds of crazy things. Abe spills beer all over his new keyboard, and things just get crazier as we enjoy some delicious craft beers together!Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:34:40

269. Hell Yeah! (Teacher Talk Reunion)

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2025/09/01

Ben joins Abe and Big Rich to talk about all kinds of crazy things. Rich starts the show off with a surprise strip show and things just get crazier as we enjoy some delicious craft beers together!Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:29:47

268. Rice Around the World!

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2025/08/18

Today we enjoy some craft beer and talk about more stupid things we did when we were young, and then we answer a question about rice and how it is cooked and served in different countries.Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:27:45

267. Mistakes and Bad Decisions

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2025/08/04

Today we enjoy some craft beer and talk about some mistakes and bad decisions we made...Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:24:43

266. Night Time Friend Time! & "Would" vs "Used to"

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2025/07/29

Today we talk how young children learn so quickly, Rich's plans for San Francisco and how it is awkward to have a reunion with friends when you are with your husband/wife, and we answer a question about using "would" vs "used to" when talking about the past.Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠⁠Free Bird English: Teacher Talk (Socials)X:

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00:27:38

265. Unbelievable!

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2025/07/21

Today we talk about the unbelievable ending to a recent sports event that involves an heavyweight fighter, a billionaire, and the U.S. president (Big Donny). After that we talk about the best convenience store chicken in the world (Habanero Hot is back!), and we answer a question about English and French in Canada.Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)⁠https://bairdbeer.com/⁠X:

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00:26:09

264. "All the Bells and Whistles"

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2025/07/15

Today we talk about a beach party that Abe went to where he wrestled a big bear of a man, and Rich 's plans to visit San Francisco where he will prepare a traditional Japanese breakfast for his family with "all the bells and whistles"!Baird Beer! GET 10% OFF! Delicious craft beer! Coupon Code: TEACHER10 (enter at checkout)https://bairdbeer.com/X:

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00:31:31

263. Cinemas Around The World

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2025/07/08

Today we talk about a beach party that Abe is going to, and we answer a question about going to the movie theatre in various countries, and discuss how affordable it is.X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBEteachertalk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠55freebird.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Abe's Website:

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00:25:31

262. A Strange Memorial

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2025/06/30

We talk about a party that Big Rich is planning, and we call Ben to see if we can make him say the word "park". After that Rich tells us about an interesting memorial for Americans that died here in Miyagi way back in World War Two.USE THE COUPON CODE "GOGO700" for 30% Off!↓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:

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00:26:04

261. Abe's Big Stupid Trap

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2025/06/23

We talk about Abe's big stupid trap, Rich's students, and getting rid of stuff on Facebook Flea Market. Then we answer an international question about life as a veterinarian, and it gets a little heavy as we talk about the different philosophies in Western countries and Japan when it comes to euthanasia for both animals and people.USE THE COUPON CODE "GOGO700" for 30% Off!↓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now

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00:28:42

260. Mission: Possible!

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2025/06/17

"Big Donny" made a new intro song for us! ...It's all about him though. We talk about Big Rich's wife's birthday, massages, and then we answer a question about our cover art. If you would like to help me make new cover art, please contact me!USE THE COUPON CODE "GOGO700" for 30% Off!↓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:

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00:25:44

259. Airport Bathrooms & School Schedules in North...

Free Bird English: Teacher Talk ·

2025/06/11

We talk about Big Rich's picnic with his wife, cured ham in Italy, airport bathrooms, School schedules in Canada and America, and we answer a question about "Mr, Ms, and Mrs".USE THE COUPON CODE "GOGO700" for 30% Off!↓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Bird Tshirts, tote bags, beer holders, & caps! On Sale Now! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X:

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