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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

Leonardo English

Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes,

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21:46

#382 | Geli Raubal | Hitler’s Murdered Lover?

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2023/07/06

When Adolf Hitler's half-niece was found dead in a pool of her own blood, the Nazi party rushed to cover up the scene. But who killed Geli Raubal, why, and did she take some very dark secrets with her to the grave? The discovery of Geli's body Who was Geli Raubal What was the nature of Hitler and Geli's relationship? What happened to Geli Raubal? Why did Geli Raubal kill herself? Did Hitler kill his niece? Hitler's reaction to the death Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key

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24:58

#380 | Marc Rich: The King of Oil

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2023/06/29

He was a secretive billionaire who would earn the nickname of "The King of Oil". In this episode, we'll be talking about the early life of Marc Rich, how he made his fortune, how he got on the wrong side of the US authorities, and the controversial presidential pardon. The Clinton pardon The early life of Marc Rich The work of a commodities trader The global rise of mercury The Trans-Israel pipeline Creating Marc Rich + Co Selling Iranian oil Being charged with tax fraud Full

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#378 | [2023] Meet the English Learning for Curious...

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2023/06/22

Wondering what The "English Learning for Curious Minds podcast" is all about? Here's an update on how things have been going, almost 400 episodes and 5 million downloads after we started... Introduction to the host of English Learning for Curious MindsDeciding to start the podcastMy language-learning journeyPublishing the first episodeEnglish Learning for Curious Minds todayGoing “full-time”Why starting a podcast is more complicated than pressing recordHow the sausage is madeWhere to

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28:39

#376 | Porn & Big Money

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2023/06/15

What do some of the biggest porn websites in the industry have in common? They are all owned by a media and technology company named MindGeek. In this episode, we'll be taking a look at the history of the porn business, the role of MindGeek in the evolution of porn and money, and the current state of the adult industry. Introduction to the topic of porn and the porn industry MindGeek's acquisition of major adult entertainment properties The evolution of the porn industry and the impact

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24:14

#374 | The Rise And Fall of “The Fake Sheikh”

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2023/06/08

Dubbed "The King of the Sting" or "The Fake Sheikh", Mazher Mahmood was a journalist who posed as a Middle-Eastern prince and exposed the rich and famous. But it turned out that his methods and fact-checking weren't always as honest as he claimed... The Sarah Ferguson StingWho was Mazher Mahmood?CAUGHT! Match-fixer pockets £150k as he rigs the England Test at Lord’sThe story to kidnap Victoria BeckhamCriticism of Mahmood’s methodsThe Tulisa Contostavlos cocaine exposeLegacy of Mazher

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#372 | The War on Milk

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2023/06/01

Milk–this widely common, seemingly unproblematic drink–has become the subject of recent controversy. In this episode, we’ll look into the war on milk, why people stopped drinking it, and the future of the dairy industry. The early history of milk drinking Why people are stopping drinking milk The growth of raw milk The state of milk in 2023 The future of the dairy industry Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the

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21:49

#370 | FIFA: The Most Corrupt Name in Sport

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2023/05/25

It's the official body responsible for regulating the world's most popular sport, but it is regularly accused of corruption. In this episode, we'll look at why this is, some of the biggest scandals in FIFA history, and see what the organisation is doing to clean itself up. Sepp Blatter & North Korea The early history of footballThe founding of FIFACulture of corruptionFIFA scandalsHow does FIFA choose what country hosts a World Cup?Accepting bribes to give South Africa the World CupThe

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14:32

Killing Hitler [episode 1 of Pioneers Of The Continuum]

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2023/05/22

Listen to the all of Pioneers Of The Continuum 👉 https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers--In episode one of Pioneers Of The Continuum, Winston travels back to 1939 and comes face to face with Adolf Hitler.Will he put a bullet in his brain and change the course of history?--Guest starring Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast.--Free interactive transcript, subtitles & translations in 12 languages at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/pioneers/killing-hitler

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#368 | Britain's Tabloid Culture: A Love-Hate...

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2023/05/18

British tabloids are notorious for being exaggerated, sensationalist, and stopping at nothing to get a good story. In this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of tabloid culture, its early history, and how it persists in the modern day. Tabloids & Oscar WildeWhat is a tabloid?The early history of tabloidsThe difference in reporting style between tabloids & broadsheetsGossip in British tabloidsPhone hackingThe future of British tabloidsThe digital transition of British

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#366 | New York’s Five Families and The Business of...

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2023/05/11

In the early 20th century, a disorganised bunch of criminals transformed into a criminal empire and made billions in the process. In this episode, we'll learn how it all got started and why you didn't want to get on the wrong side of Charles "Lucky" Luciano. The Murder of Giuseppe MasseriaItalian HistoryMigrational contextEarly criminal gangsThe Castellammarese WarThe formation of “The Commission” Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:

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⚡️Trailer: Pioneers Of The Continuum

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2023/05/09

Big news. On May 23rd, we are launching a new audio-drama starring your favourite English-language podcasters.Win a limited-edition Pioneers Of The Continuum t-shirt:Go to Pioneers Of the Continuum on your podcast app (https://link.chtbl.com/pioneers)Subscribe, follow or leave a review (5x your chance of winning by leaving a review)Take a screenshotSend it to pioneers@leonardoenglish.comThat's it!Everyone who takes part in this competition will also receive a special surprise...

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20:15

#364 | Do Idioms Really Matter?

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2023/05/04

There are thousands of idioms in the English language. Idioms are often present in the books we read, the shows we watch, and in everyday conversations. In this episode, we’ll look into the different types of idioms, how to learn them effectively and ask ourselves whether idioms really matter. Do people really say, “It’s raining cats and dogs”? Alastair vs Kris The four types of idioms Do categories of idioms matter? How native speakers decide to use an idiom The two real categories of

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#362 | Anna Delvey | The Fake German Heiress

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2023/04/27

Charming, glamorous, and ambitious. Anna Delvey was a wealthy German heiress who would one day inherit a large trust fund from her father who was a wealthy entrepreneur. But it was all just a facade. In the final part of our mini-series on Great American Con Artists, we’ll learn about the fake German heiress who managed to trick New York City. The Trial of Anna Sorokin Anna Delvey arrives in New York City The trip to the Venice Biennale The Anna Delvey Foundation Life at 11

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#360 | Fyre Festival | The Worst Festival In The World

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2023/04/20

Imagine paying for an exclusive music festival where you get to party with celebrities and supermodels on a private island, only to find out upon arrival that you got scammed. In part one of our mini-series on Great American Con Artists, we’ll learn about Billy McFarland and Fyre Festival, the festival in the Caribbean that went terribly wrong. Celebrities post on Instagram Background to The Fyre Festival Celebrity endorsements The marketing of the Fyre Festival Running out of

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#358 | Poker Island | How Malta Became A Gambling Hub

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2023/04/13

It's a tiny rock in the Mediterranean that has become a global hub for online gambling. In this episode, we look at how this happened, what it means, and how it has fundamentally changed one of Europe's smallest countries. An early morning on Poker Island Introduction to Malta The early history of online gambling in Malta Online gambling regulation in Malta Scandinavians flock to Malta Where does the money go in online casinos? How online casinos make money Impact on Malta Impact on

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#356 | The Ku Klux Klan: A History of Hate

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2023/04/06

It has been called America's most famous hate group and has been terrorising the country for 150 years. In this episode, we look at the history of the Ku Klux Klan, examining its three distinct phases and murderous ideology. The three distinct phases of the KKK Phase I - The Reconstruction Phase II - the 1920s revival Phase III - 1960s civil rights The Ku Klux Klan in the modern day Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the

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#354 | The Disappearance of Lord Lucan

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2023/03/30

He was a wealthy English aristocrat who disappeared after the family nanny was found brutally murdered. In this episode, we look at the life and disappearance of the famous gambler and socialite, Lord Lucan. The evening of 7th November 1974 The early life of Lord Lucan His life as a wealthy aristocrat Lord Lucan’s gambling addiction His deteriorating marriage Sandra Rivett: the nanny The murder The disappearance of Lord Lucan Sightings and theories about what happened Parallels with

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#352 | Lee Harvey Oswald | The Man Who Killed A...

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2023/03/23

He was a former American marine who would go on to assassinate one of the most popular presidents in American history. In this episode, we look at the unhappy life of Lee Harvey Oswald and ask ourselves why he pulled the trigger. The assassination of JFK The early life of Lee Harvey Oswald Joining the US Marines Developing left-wing views Leaving for the Soviet Union Returning to the USA Buying the gun and having a test run Preparation for the assassination The assassination of JFK Why

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#350 | The Unusual Names of Cocktails

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2023/03/16

Whether it's Carrie from Sex and the City or the advertising executives in Mad Men, people are drinking more cocktails than ever before. In this episode, we take a look at the fascinating stories behind six popular cocktails, from the Bloody Mary to the White Russian. The early history of cocktailsFredric Tudor - “The Ice King”Cocktail #1: The MargaritaCocktail #2: The Bloody MaryCocktail #3: The SidecarCocktail #4: The Singapore SlingCocktail #5: The White RussianCocktail #6: The

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#348 | The Cambridge Five Part III | Beer & Betrayal

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2023/03/09

The British and Americans were suspicious that there was a mole. They were right; in fact, there were five double agents. In the final part of this three-part mini-series, we see what happened when the net started closing in, and why some people think that the Cambridge Five got away unpunished. Kim Philby realises their cover is blown Recap of parts one and two The alcoholic downfall of The Cambridge Five Burgess & Maclean’s defection to the USSR The confession of Kim Philby The

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