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Welcome to English Plus with Danny — your one-stop podcast for lifelong learning.Whether you’re here to improve your English or explore a wide range of fascinating topics — from language and life skills to original stories by Danny — this podcast is your gateway to learning and creativity.Never stop learning… or creating.🎧 Unlock full access on Apple Podcasts or Patreon.🌐 Visit englishpluspodcast.com for articles, deep dives, and exclusive content.

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24:00

Days of Peace 1 | Peace: The Ultimate Survival Strategy

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2025/09/22

We're often taught that peace is a lovely, but ultimately impossible, ideal—the stuff of beauty pageants and utopian fantasies. But what if that’s completely wrong? What if peace isn't about being naive, but about being smart? In this episode, we kick off our week on Peace by challenging our deepest cynicism. We’ll move beyond the obvious horrors of war to uncover the staggering hidden costs of conflict: the lost potential, the shattered trust, and the environmental devastation. Then, we’ll explore

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31:30

Infodemic 2 | Focus on Speaking and Vocabulary

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2025/09/16

You've learned how to spot misinformation, but how do you talk about it without starting a fight? This episode is your practical guide to navigating those thorny conversations with family, friends, and coworkers. We explore the psychology that makes these chats so difficult (like the dreaded Backfire Effect) and give you the precise vocabulary to challenge ideas without attacking people. Learn specific, real-world phrases to handle everything from a conspiratorial colleague to a wild family group

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30:41

Infodemic 1 | Your Guide to Thinking Critically in a...

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2025/09/15

Have you ever felt like you're living in a completely different reality from someone else, even when looking at the same event? Welcome to the Infodemic: an epidemic of bad information that spreads faster than a virus, infecting our minds and our society. From viral photos of sharks on a highway to political propaganda, the flood of content makes it harder than ever to separate fact from fiction.This episode is your survival guide. We'll give you the essential toolkit to navigate our chaotic

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22:58

Mind Matters 5 | The Story of Brain Disorders

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2025/09/12

In the final episode of our "Mind Matters" series, we take an epic journey through time to understand how our perception of brain disorders has evolved. This historical narrative explains why modern stigma is a ghost of our past, rooted in centuries of fear and misinformation. We travel from the Ancient World, where holes were drilled in skulls to release demons, to the Middle Ages, with its witch hunts and the infamous "Bedlam" asylum. We explore the contradictions of the 19th Century, which gave

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25:20

Mind Matters 4 | Speaking with Compassion

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2025/09/11

Words have the power to heal or to harm. This practical, skills-based episode of "Mind Matters" is your essential toolkit for speaking about brain disorders with compassion and accuracy. We dive into the critical importance of Person-First Language (e.g., "a person with depression" vs. "a depressed person") and the nuances of Identity-First Language. We build your vocabulary with clear definitions of key terms like neurodiversity and stigma. We then identify and offer alternatives to common, harmful

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28:10

Mind Matters 3 | Understanding Brain Disorders: Types...

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2025/09/10

In this episode of "Mind Matters," we become cartographers of the mind, providing a clear and accessible map to the major categories of brain disorders. Avoiding overwhelming jargon, we guide you through four key territories. We explore Mood Disorders (like Depression and Bipolar Disorder) as disruptions in the brain's emotional "climate control." We examine Anxiety Disorders (like GAD and Panic Disorder) as a malfunction in the brain's "threat-detection system." We reframe Neurodevelopmental

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28:58

Mind Matters 2 | EduStory: Sarah's Silence

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2025/09/09

In this episode of "Mind Matters," we move from theory to lived experience with an "Edustory" titled "Sarah's Silence." We follow the story of a talented graphic designer navigating a high-stakes project at work while battling the invisible burdens of chronic depression and anxiety. Listeners will experience her internal world—the "brain fog," the relentless inner critic, the sheer exhaustion of "masking"—and see how her symptoms are misinterpreted by her well-meaning manager as laziness and a lack

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30:04

Mind Matters 01: Your Brain is an Organ. Let's Start...

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2025/09/08

This is the foundational episode for our "Mind Matters" week. We begin by defining what a "brain disorder" is, creating a broad umbrella that includes both neurological conditions (like epilepsy) and mental health conditions (like depression). The core argument of this episode is that both are rooted in the brain's biology and that seeing the brain as an organ—one that can get sick just like any other—is the first and most critical step in breaking down stigma. We’ll explore the false divide between

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27:43

MagTalk | Seeing Isn't Believing: Your Guide to...

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2025/09/05

Remember when "pics or it didn't happen" was the ultimate proof? Those days are over. With AI deepfake technology, anyone can create realistic but entirely fake photos, videos, and audio clips. This isn't just a tech trend; it's an "epistemic crisis"—a crisis of knowing—that threatens everything from journalism to democracy. Our latest article is a comprehensive guide to navigating this new reality. We break down: ✅ How to verify sources like a pro. 🕵️ Basic forensic tricks to spot AI fakes. 🧠 Why

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24:05

The Story of AI | The Human Odyssey Series

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2025/09/05

This is the story of a dream, perhaps one of humanity's oldest and most audacious: the dream of a thinking machine. It's a tale that begins not with silicon and code, but with myths of bronze giants and legends of clay golems. We'll journey from the smoke-filled parlors of Victorian England, where the first computers were imagined, to a pivotal summer conference in 1956 where a handful of brilliant, tweed-clad optimists officially christened a new field: Artificial Intelligence.But this is no

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7:33

TOL | The Universe Next Door: A Tourist's Guide to...

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2025/09/04

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 parallel universes. Forget the complicated physics for a moment and just play with us. Who would you be if you'd made one different choice? What would you say to the "You" who became a rockstar, or the "You" who never left your hometown? We'll explore the hilarious awkwardness, the profound emotional weight, and the secret magic of asking "what if?" This

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28:16

The Story of Music | The Human Odyssey Series

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2025/09/04

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 of humanity to uncover the electrifying story of music. Join us as we track its evolution from a primal pulse echoing in a cave to the grand symphonies that filled royal courts, from the soulful cries of the blues to the digital beats that move millions. This isn't just a history of notes and scales; it's the story of us. It's an epic tale of

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44:34

MagTalk | From Grammar to Prompts: Why AI Makes Your...

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2025/09/04

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 than you think. Our latest article is a practical guide that shows how AI is the ultimate language tutor for the core skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. But more importantly, it unpacks the new, crucial skill for the modern world: Prompt Engineering. Learn the techniques of being specific, providing context, and setting constraints with

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32:16

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

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2025/09/04

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 are the top current and future jobs related to AI, and what can you do to be qualified to do them?" Join us as we demystify the professional landscape of Artificial Intelligence, moving beyond the headlines to reveal the concrete opportunities available to you, not just as a user, but as a shaper of this extraordinary era. We dissect high-demand roles

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7:20

TOL | How to Feed the Beautiful, Wild Creature in...

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2025/09/03

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 gentle, thought-provoking invitation to reconsider everything you believe about inspiration. We're not going to give you a five-step plan. Instead, we're going to wander through some big, beautiful questions together. We'll talk about the magic of boredom, the courage to be a beginner, and why what you "consume" matters just as much as what you create

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19:50

MagTalk | Beyond Automation: How to Future-Proof Your...

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2025/09/03

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 to be liberated from drudgery and focus on work that is creative, empathetic, and meaningful? Our new article is a roadmap to the future of work, moving beyond the fear and providing a practical guide to the human skills that will always be in demand: 🧠 Creative Problem-Solving ❤️ Emotional Intelligence 🤔 Critical Judgment Ready to future-proof your

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28:52

Your English Upgrade: Thriving with Language in the...

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2025/09/03

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. We'll explore why traditional grammar and vocabulary are still important, but also introduce new skills—like "prompt engineering"—that will help you get the best results from AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to

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8:16

TOL | The Honest Truth About Lying

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2025/09/02

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, we're diving headfirst into the messy, fascinating, and deeply human world of dishonesty. This isn't your stuffy college philosophy lecture. This is a conversation about the lies we tell others, the lies we tell ourselves, and the big question: when, if ever, is it the right thing to do? We'll wrestle with ancient philosophers, explore modern moral

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35:26

Algorithmic Bias | MagTalk

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2025/09/02

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 lives, and it often gets things wrong in ways that are deeply unfair. Our latest feature article dives into the problem of algorithmic bias, using real-world examples to show how flawed data creates a biased machine. But it's not all doom and gloom. We also explore the solutions—from "Explainable AI" to the crucial role of human oversight. If you care

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30:01

The AI Dilemma | EduStory

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2025/09/02

What happens when the perfect algorithm makes a terrible judgment? Join the founders of Innovatech, Leo and Maya, as they launch Nexus—a brilliant AI platform designed to make businesses run with flawless efficiency. The results are immediate and revolutionary, delighting investors and clients alike. But when Nexus's data-driven decisions start targeting beloved employees, threatening local communities, and pushing human workers to their breaking point, the dream of a perfect system begins to

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