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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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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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31:28

The Story of Literature EP4 | The Brush and the...

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2025/10/02

Focusing on the interconnected traditions of China, Japan, and Korea, this episode explores a literature where poetry, philosophy, and governance are deeply intertwined. We'll discuss the wisdom of Confucius, the breathtaking beauty of Tang Dynasty poetry, and the creation of the world's first novel, The Tale of Genji in Japan. 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

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31:44

The Story of Literature EP3 | The Ocean of Stories:...

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2025/10/02

This episode dives into the immensely rich and ancient literary traditions of the Indian subcontinent. We explore the spiritual depth of the Vedas and the Upanishads, and unravel the sprawling narratives and profound moral questions of the great epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which continue to influence billions of lives today. 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

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8:19

TOL | The Storybook Origins of Your Smartphone

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2025/10/02

What do your earbuds, your tablet, and the submarine have in common? They were all dreamed up in the pages of a book long before they existed in reality. This episode is a journey into the profound power of the question, "Imagine what if." We'll explore how speculative fiction has served as the unofficial R&D department for humanity, inspiring everything from our gadgets to our social movements. More importantly, we'll talk about how to reclaim that "childlike" spark of imagination in our very

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25:06

MagTalk | The Ghost in the Machine: Can AI Write a...

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2025/10/02

An AI can write a sonnet in five seconds. It can generate a short story in the style of your favorite author. But can it create true literature? Can an algorithm without a life, a heart, or a soul write something that genuinely moves you? This is one of the biggest, most existential questions of our time. Our latest article, "The Ghost in the Machine," tackles the AI and creativity debate head-on. We explore the astonishing capabilities of AI, its profound limitations, and the future of the

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25:27

Literature and Us 4 | Reading the World: A Literary...

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2025/10/02

It’s time to step outside your literary neighborhood! This episode is a celebration of the human spirit as seen through the lens of world literature. Host Danny takes you on a tour across the globe, sharing ideas and excerpts from diverse works to highlight two incredible truths: that our core human experiences are strikingly similar, and that our cultural expressions of them are endlessly fascinating. From the magical realism of Latin America to the postcolonial voices of Africa, this journey will

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35:12

The Story of Literature EP2 | Echoes of Olympus: The...

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2025/10/01

We journey to ancient Greece and Rome to uncover the cornerstones of Western literature. From the epic poems of Homer and the tragedies of Sophocles to the philosophical dialogues of Plato and the poetry of Virgil, this episode explores how these classical works shaped our ideas of heroism, democracy, drama, and rhetoric. 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

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24:34

The Story of Literature EP1 | The First Scribes:...

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2025/10/01

This episode travels back to the dawn of writing in Mesopotamia. We explore the world's first known literary work, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and discuss how ancient civilizations in the Near East used cuneiform script not just for records, but to wrestle with the fundamental human questions of life, death, friendship, and the divine.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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9:00

TOL | The Narrative Thread: Are You the Author or the...

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2025/10/01

Have you ever looked back on your life and tried to make sense of it, to connect the dots into a coherent story? In this episode, we're treating our lives as the ultimate literary works. We’ll unpack some philosophical ideas to explore one of the biggest human projects: finding meaning in life. Are we characters following a pre-written destiny, or are we the authors, wielding the pen of free will? How do we edit our own pasts? And how do we uncover the central theme of our own story? Get ready to

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33:34

MagTalk | Is Your Favorite TV Show Literature?...

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2025/10/01

What if the most important "novels" of our generation aren't books at all? We're in a golden age of storytelling, but much of it isn't happening on the printed page. Our latest article, "Beyond the Bound Book," makes the case that prestige TV series, graphic novels, and even video games have earned a place in the literary conversation. From the complex character studies in Breaking Bad to the heartbreaking narrative choices in The Last of Us, we explore how new media are tackling deep themes and

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