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English Plus Podcast

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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12:56

TOL | The Grammar of Judgment: How We Build Poverty's...

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2025/10/20

What's the real difference between a "handout" and a "lifeline"? Between an "entitlement" and an "investment"? It’s more than just semantics. In this episode, we're diving deep into the grammar of judgment—the subtle, everyday words that construct the very walls of poverty. We'll explore how our vocabulary creates a moral hierarchy of need, allowing us to judge from a comfortable distance. This isn't an abstract debate; the link between language and poverty has real-world consequences for real

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2:29

Poverty | Theme of the Week

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2025/10/20

Learn about what we're going to talk about this week and our special theme for this week, poverty.

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18:56

Critical Thinking 5 | Critical Thinking in the Age of...

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2025/10/10

Artificial Intelligence has gone from science fiction to a daily utility. It writes our emails, assists our research, and answers our questions. But what is this powerful new tool doing to our ability to think for ourselves? Are we outsourcing our critical thinking muscles, leading to a future of intellectual laziness? Or can AI become the ultimate partner for the human mind?In the final episode of our series, we tackle one of the most urgent questions of our time. We’ll have a clear-eyed

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9:33

TOL | The Freedom of Saying "I Don't Know"

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2025/10/09

When did "I don't know" become the three scariest words in the English language? In a culture that rewards hot takes and absolute certainty, this episode is a quiet meditation on the most underappreciated phrase we have. We'll explore the profound intellectual and emotional freedom that comes from admitting we don't have all the answers. This is an argument for embracing the intellectual humility that fuels all true learning, a call to rediscover the childlike wonder that turns the world from a test

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22:09

Critical Thinking 4 | The Enemy Within: How Cognitive...

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2025/10/09

Why do smart people believe irrational things? Why do we cling to our beliefs even in the face of overwhelming evidence? The biggest obstacle to critical thinking isn't always "out there"—it's inside our own heads. Our brains are hardwired with mental shortcuts, or cognitive biases, that once helped us survive but now lead to systematic errors in judgment.In this episode, we turn the magnifying glass inward. We're going on an expedition to confront the saboteurs in our own minds. By understanding

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12:16

TOL | The Ghost of My Former Opinions

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2025/10/08

This is a personal one. We’re going to talk about the ghosts that haunt us—not the spooky kind, but the ghosts of our former opinions. I'm sharing a story about a belief I once held with my entire being, a belief that defined me, and the slow, difficult, and beautiful process of realizing I was wrong. It’s an intimate look at the relationship between our beliefs and our identity, the ego-crushing humility of being wrong, and the profound liberation that comes from changing your mind. This isn't

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23:44

Critical Thinking 3 | Your Critical Thinking Toolkit:...

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2025/10/08

Knowing how to spot a bad argument is one thing, but how do you build a good one? What practical tools can you use to solve stubborn problems, generate innovative ideas, and make better decisions in your work and life? It's time to move from defense to offense.This episode is a hands-on workshop where we open up the Critical Thinking Toolkit. We're moving past theory and giving you five powerful, versatile mental models—a Swiss Army knife for your brain—that have been used by everyone from Toyota

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12:48

TOL | How to Be Right All the Time (Without Ever...

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2025/10/07

Are you exhausted by the tedious process of forming well-reasoned opinions? Do facts get in the way of your triumphant declarations? Then this episode is the masterclass you've been waiting for. We present a foolproof, satirical guide on how to win any argument, every single time, without the burdensome effort of actual thought. You'll learn the five sacred pillars of argumentative invincibility, from weaponizing your own confidence to mastering the art of the elegant (and not-so-elegant) personal

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21:46

Critical Thinking 2 | Intellectual Self-Defense: A...

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2025/10/07

Have you ever listened to an argument and felt that something was wrong, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? You're not alone. Persuasive rhetoric often uses well-known tricks—intellectual sleights-of-hand called logical fallacies—to bypass your reasoning and win you over with flawed logic.In this episode, we go on the offensive. Consider this your first lesson in intellectual Jiu-Jitsu. We will expose the dark arts of persuasion by creating a field guide to the most common logical

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13:36

TOL | The Beautiful, Terrible Burden of a Questioning...

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2025/10/06

Have you ever wished you could just "unsee" the flaw in an argument and enjoy a conversation? This episode is a deep, reflective monologue on the paradox of possessing a questioning mind. We'll explore that thrilling moment of clarity when you see through the noise, and the profound, often lonely, ache that follows when you realize not everyone sees—or wants to see—the same thing. It's a look at the emotional cost of being the one who always asks "why," the frustration of watching people you love

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33:34

MagTalk | From Socrates to the Scientific Method: A...

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2025/10/06

Ever wonder why asking "How do you know?" is one of the most powerful things a person can do? Our latest article takes a deep dive into the history of critical thinking, a journey that starts with an annoying philosopher in ancient Athens and ends with the revolutionary power of the scientific method. We explore how this tradition of questioning everything has been the engine of human progress, fueling revolutions in science, politics, and society. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a user's

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25:41

Critical Thinking 1 | The Critical Thinking...

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2025/10/06

Do you ever feel like you're lost in a digital funhouse, bombarded by conflicting headlines, biased sources, and endless rabbit holes? In an age of information overload, the most crucial skill isn't coding or a new language—it's learning how to think. This episode kicks off our journey by redefining critical thinking not as a negative act of criticism, but as a constructive, powerful toolkit for building a reliable understanding of the world. We strip away the jargon and explore the fundamental

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4:40

Critical Thinking | A Theme of the Week Overview

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2025/10/06

In a world overflowing with information, opinions, and "hot takes," how do you separate the signal from the noise? Welcome to Critical Thinking Week on the English Plus Podcast! We're dedicating an entire week to one of the most essential skills for modern life. Forget dry, academic lectures—we're giving you a fascinating and practical toolkit to help you think more clearly, confidently, and curiously. Here’s a look at the massive week we have planned for you: A 5-Part Podcast Series, "The Critical

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23:31

The Story of Literature EP10 | The Global Bookshelf:...

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2025/10/05

In our final episode, we look at the state of literature in our interconnected world. We explore how themes of migration, diaspora, and hybrid identities have come to the forefront. Featuring authors from Oceania, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora, we discuss how technology and globalization are shaping the future of storytelling and creating a truly "world" literature. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t

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27:41

The Story of Literature EP9 | The Griot's Legacy:...

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2025/10/05

This episode celebrates the immense diversity of African literature, from the ancient oral storytelling traditions of the Griots to the powerful emergence of post-colonial writing. We'll discuss how authors like Chinua Achebe, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have used literature to reclaim their history, grapple with the legacy of colonialism, and forge new identities. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And

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25:24

The Story of Literature EP8 | Magic and Memory: The...

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2025/10/04

We explore the vibrant and revolutionary literature of Latin America in the 20th century. This episode discusses how a generation of writers like Borges, García Márquez, and Allende blended indigenous mythology, political turmoil, and surrealism to create "Magical Realism"—a unique literary style that captured the complex reality of a continent. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit

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28:23

The Story of Literature EP7 | The Soul of the Steppe:...

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2025/10/04

This episode focuses on the monumental contribution of 19th-century Russia to world literature. We delve into the minds of masters like Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chekhov, who perfected the psychological novel and used it to explore the depths of human consciousness, morality, suffering, and redemption with unparalleled intensity. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even

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30:27

The Story of Literature EP6 | Forging a Continent:...

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2025/10/03

We trace the evolution of European literature as it emerged from the medieval period. This episode covers the heroic sagas of the Anglo-Saxons and Norse, Dante's divine journey in the Inferno, the universal stage of Shakespeare, and the rise of the novel and individual consciousness during the Enlightenment. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including

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26:36

The Story of Literature EP5 | The Courtyard of a...

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2025/10/03

This episode journeys into the vibrant world of the Islamic Golden Age. We'll explore the profound influence of the Quran as a literary text, the epic scope of the Persian Shahnameh, the mystical poetry of Rumi and Hafez, and the global travels of the enchanting collection, One Thousand and One Nights. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including

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23:21

MagTalk | The Author's Shadow: Why a Writer's Life...

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2025/10/03

Ever finish a great book and immediately Google the author? There's a powerful reason for that. While some critics argue for "The Death of the Author," we believe a writer's life is the secret key that unlocks the deepest layers of their work. Our latest article, "The Author's Shadow," explores how knowing an author's personal history—their struggles, their world, their loves and losses—can transform the reading experience into a dialogue with the past. Find out why you can't truly understand The

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