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PODCAST

Crosby’s 9

Crosby's 9 - Drew Crosby

English from all angles! An unusual 9-minute podcast to improve your English. Enlarge your vocabulary, practice phrasal verbs and learn expressions as you improve your listening and speaking skills.

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All Episodes

09:39

The Complexity of Simplicity. EP 73

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/08/25

English from all angles! Are you a simpleton? Is being a simpleton a bad thing or a good thing? In episode 73, Drew discusses the concept of simplicity and whether or not it’s an easy concept to practice in our lives. Learn the expressions “to put on an act” and “small potatoes” and, as always, imitate Drew in order to improve your pronunciation and fluency in English. Are you running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Drew explains how the Pareto Principle,

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09:48

Soccer Bowl '81! - EP 72

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/08/17

English from all angles! Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl…and the Rose Bowl – the stadium that gave the name to a championship football game. In 1981, soccer fans in the US were shocked and disappointed to discover that the NASL Soccer Bowl wasn’t going to be televised live. Believe it or not, the program that took precedence over the match was…well, tune in and find out! In this episode, you’ll learn about “bowl” games, their origin and a

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09:54

The AM and FM Dial. EP 71

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/08/11

English from all angles! As a kid, Drew would listen to music in mono. Would you put up with listening to music in mono today? Drew discusses the “old days” of radio and the FM and AM dial. Improve your listening comprehension as you build vocabulary and gain fluency in English. Simply tune in!

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09:32

Ralph Waldo Emerson. EP 70

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/08/04

English from all angles! Drew looks at quotes on the concepts of difference of opinion and innovation by the 19th century American writer, poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson; concepts that still ring true today. (One of many expressions you’ll learn from the podcast). Like Drew says, listen to the podcast a few times and then do your best to put into practice what you learn. And…don’t be afraid to make mistakes - it’s the best way to improve! Tune in and learn the

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09:36

Google It. EP 69

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/07/28

English from all angles! 9 minutes to improve your English...Go for it! In this episode, Drew looks at a few company names that are commonly used as verbs in English, namely Google. Most likely you’re googling something right now. (By the way, tilted pink hats are catching on). To google means to look something up online. You can google words, people, dates and much more – without using Google. Listen in and find out how google became a word while you practice and learn tons of English

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09:32

Things Are Heating Up. EP 68

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/07/14

English from all angles! Check out EP 68 to test your listening comprehension of some of the most commonly used word combinations in English. Also, learn the phrasal verbs “heat up”, “cool down” and “crack down”. To heat up = to become intense. > There are many riots and protests taking place in the US; things are heating up. To crack down (on) = to take strong measures against bad/illegal behavior. > The police are cracking down on looting. To cool down = to

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09:11

Off the Cuff. EP 67

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/07/08

English from all angles! If you say something without thinking -or planning- beforehand, then you’re speaking “off the cuff.” In this episode, Drew looks at this expression, along with other related words, concepts and phrasal verbs. Practice your pronunciation -and even improve your speaking- by imitating what Drew says. You’ll see; it really works! Do you wear cufflinks? Do you roll up your sleeves? Do you roll down the windows when it’s hot? Do you prefer links or

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09:38

Change. EP 66

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/06/29

English from all angles! Change is inevitable. Whether it takes place quickly or slowly, one thing is for sure: the only constant in life is change. Learn new words and expressions related to the concept of change as Drew discusses its presence in music, business and our daily lives. Change forms part of chaos just as it does to courage. Find out how artists like David Bowie, Sam Cooke and Michael Jackson expressed their views of change. And tune in so you can review the four types of conditional

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09:32

Do You Watch Your Intake? EP 65

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/06/22

Do you watch your salt intake? What about your alcohol intake? In this episode, Drew takes a look at the word “intake,” which means “consumption,” along with the related phrasal verb “to take in.” Have you been taking in a lot of calories lately? You’ll learn the expressions “to sugar coat something,” “to take something with a grain of salt,” and “fat chance.” And as usual, Drew gives you tips on how to easily improve your

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09:33

Remote Working. EP 64

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/06/15

In this episode, Drew looks at the pros and cons (the upsides and the downsides) of remote working, also known as teleworking or working from home. The adjective “remote” means distant, private, faraway, isolated, slight and inaccessible. Common uses of the word remote include “remote control,” “remote island” and “remote chance.” You’ll learn them here. Are you familiar with the phrasal verb “figure out?” What happens when the Internet goes down and you’re working from home? Most likely you’re the

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09:32

(Almost) All Things Country. EP 63

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/06/08

What comes to mind when you hear the word "country?" Music? Sport? Nature? Drew looks at it from all of these angles -and more- in this episode of Crosby’s 9. Improve your English listening comprehension, gain confidence in your speaking, enlarge your vocabulary and correct your mistakes - all through the use of the word “country.” Learn the subtle difference between “country” and “countryside,” what “caddie” (or “caddy”) means, what “dues” are and what an “oath” is. All in 9 minutes.

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09:23

Do You Procrastinate? Stop Putting Things Off. EP 62

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/06/01

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew discusses procrastination. Putting something off means delaying or postponing a specific task, while procrastination is the term we use in English to refer to delaying action in general. If you’re constantly putting things off, like writing a draft for a speech that you have to give, or updating your résumé for a job that you want to apply for, most likely you’re a procrastinator. Also in this episode, learn the words “résumé and “to resume.” For

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09:41

Please Don't Cut Me Off. EP 61

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/05/26

English from all angles! Whether you’re talking or driving, nobody likes getting cut off. In this episode, Drew takes a look at the phrasal verb “to cut off,” along with the noun “cutoff”. A “cutoff” is a point or a level where something stops. It’s a date or a period of time when something stops. For example: Apply now and hurry! The cutoff is May 30th. Also in this episode, learn the concept of eligibility and how it refers to the word “cutoff”.

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09:09

Opening Up. EP 60

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/05/20

English from all angles. Good news! After the COVID-19 lockdown, businesses and services around the world are opening up. “Opening up” is the opposite of closing down, locking down, restricting movement or even repressing feelings. And as a phrasal verb it’s separable: After a two-month lockdown, now we’re opening the shop up. Do you keep your feelings to yourself, or do you easily open up? To open up, in terms of emotions, means to release or freely express your feelings. Also, learn the meaning

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09:06

Lockdown. EP 59

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/05/11

English from all angles! What do you miss the most during the lockdown? Listen to this episode and find out what Drew misses (not much!) and learn the word “lockdown,” the phrasal verb “to lock down,” and the expression “short for.” Speaking of “missing,” when did the Rolling Stones’ song Miss You come out? It was 1978. Learn what a “concession stand” is (hint, think hot dogs, ice cream and pop), and why it reminds Drew of that song. And remember; never be afraid to make mistakes when you speak

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09:09

Goo Goo Gaga. EP 58

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/05/04

English from all angles! What does “goo goo gaga” mean? It refers to meaningless sounds babies make. In this episode, Drew talks about Lady Gaga, making goo-goo eyes, Radio Ga Ga by Queen and Goo Goo Dolls. Also, learn the words lullaby, twinkle and “ish”. Practice the expression “to star in”. Who starred in A Star is Born? That depends on which version we’re talking about. Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand starred in the 1976 version, and Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga starred in the 2018

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09:09

Never Settle for Less - Aim High! EP 57

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/04/27

English for all angles! In this episode, Drew explains uses of the word “aim,” along with the expression “to aim high,” which means to be ambitious and set challenging goals. He also discusses the concept of “settling for less,” which is a willingness to accept mediocrity, lowered standards or unambitious objectives. Never settle for less – aim high! Additional expressions in this episode include “to settle the score” “settle up” and “settle down.”

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09:32

Telling a Tall Tale. EP 56

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/04/21

English from all angles! Hail, jail, frail, sail, rail, tail, mail…This episode looks at how these rhyming words are used in English. You’ll learn slang terms for the word “jail”; the expressions “to tell a tall tale” and “snail mail”, along with what happens when it hails.

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09:01

Let Me Set the Record Straight. EP 55

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/04/13

English from all angles! In this episode, Drew looks at the very useful expression “to set the record straight” and explains several uses of the word “record.” Follow along with him and improve your English in just 9 minutes! Some people think that learning English is a piece of cake. Let me set the record straight: learning English requires a lot effort, but it’s worth it. Along with “set the record straight,” learn “track record” and the phrasal verb “to put down.”

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09:02

Tag! You're It, Aren't You? EP 54

Crosby’s 9 ·

2020/04/06

English from all angles! This episode looks at the word “tag” and the use of question tags. You’re familiar with question tags, aren’t you? You’ve studied question tags before, haven’t you? You can master question tags, can’t you? As you can see, the three previous questions employ question tags. Listen in and discover more! A tag is a small piece of paper, metal or cloth that contains information and is typically used for identifying something. Price tags identify how much something costs; dog tags

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