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Crosby"s 9

English from all angles. A 9-minute unusual 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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00:09:43

Hawking and Hucking in Seattle. EP 178

Crosby"s 9 ·

2025/08/18

English from all angles! Quick question: How long does it take for fish (and guests) to stink? Answer: Three days. Do you agree? Tune in for more.

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00:09:57

Don't Overthink It. EP 177

Crosby"s 9 ·

2025/07/25

English from all angles! As always, Drew takes you on a 9-minute journey that will improve your English. Along with overthinking, Drew discusses Chicago’s Loop (and the origin of the word), instant replay (is it a good idea in sports?) Instant Karma (John Lennon’s song)…and more!

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Let's Face It. EP 176

Crosby"s 9 ·

2025/07/08

English from all angles! Is your English improving this summer? If not, you need to buckle down. Buckle down? Yes, it’s one of the useful phrasal verbs you’ll learn here. By the way, do you have the face you deserve? Find out!

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00:09:38

What's Worth Owning? EP 174

Crosby"s 9 ·

2025/03/14

What do you own? Why do you own it? Is it worth owning? Drew takes a look at this concept as he teaches you new words and expressions. Also, don’t miss this episode’s Remarkable Recording, you’re going to love it! All in just 9 minutes.

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00:09:56

Hello Stranger! EP 172

Crosby"s 9 ·

2025/01/22

Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it time to hit the road? Was the LP released to very little fanfare? Did the preacher hit the road? Tune in and find out!

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00:09:48

Out With the Old, In With the New. EP 171

Crosby"s 9 ·

2024/12/31

In this episode, Drew bids farewell to 2024 and rings in 2025. You’ll learn these expressions along with many more. And how well do know question tags and the conditionals in English? Test yourself in this episode. Happy New Year everyone!!

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00:09:44

It's Time for Action. EP 165

Crosby"s 9 ·

2024/05/04

It’s time for action, as opposed to lounging around. It’s time for action, as opposed to loafing around. It’s time for action, as opposed to lazing around. You get the idea: “as opposed to” means “rather than” and we use it a lot in English. So, tune in and take advantage of this podcast, as opposed to missing your opportunity to improve your English.

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00:09:26

The Simple 70's. EP 164

Crosby"s 9 ·

2024/04/07

With fewer complications and less distraction, the 70’s were pretty simple, weren’t they? Are they coming back? Tune in to find out more while you improve your English.

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00:09:57

The Dog Days of Summer. EP 115

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/08/23

Get ready to learn a ton of new phrasal verbs in this episode. And remember, if you imitate…simply imitate Drew, your speaking will improve. Magic!

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00:09:34

Shake, Rattle and Roll. EP 114

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/08/16

The song Shake, Rattle and Roll forms part of the roots of rock and roll; when rock and roll was looked down upon. Learn the idiom “look down upon” -and many more- in this episode.

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00:09:43

The Zen Master. EP 112

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/07/11

across the board = at every level. Listen to Crosby’s 9 podcasts and you’ll notice a considerable improvement in your English language skills across the board.

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00:09:20

Luke Combs. EP 110

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/06/12

Crosby’s 9 podcasts help you increase your agility in learning English. How well do you know the conditionals? Test your knowledge in this podcast.

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00:09:41

Power. EP 109

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/05/29

Power plays in sports and business, flower power, power to the people…Drew provides you with a solid set of expressions and new vocabulary to complement your English. Check it out!

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00:09:25

Picky. EP 108

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/05/19

In this episode you’ll learn the expressions, “beggars can’t be choosers,” “I beg your pardon” and “pick up where you left off” – and as always, a lot more!

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00:09:14

Starting Over. EP 107

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/05/13

Knock, knock…Who’s there? Opportunity. In this episode, you’ll learn the expression “opportunity knocks.” And, as usual, a whole lot more!

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00:08:46

Another Roaring 20's? EP 106

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/05/05

In the Roaring 20’s, people flocked to the bars and restaurants (and to the stock market too). And of course everybody was out kicking up their heels. Tune in to learn this expression (kick up your heels) and a lot more!

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00:09:29

The Super? League. EP 105

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/04/26

Join our league! What’s the lure? Money. The payout would be huge. The Super League proposal is not unprecedented. In the USA, the merger between the AFL and the NFL created a “super league” and brought about the Super Bowl.

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00:09:47

By the Book. EP 104

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/04/06

Tape, glue, paste…Sticky subjects and tacky people. This podcast takes a closer took. Drew also discusses the verb “to teethe”. Don’t miss it!

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00:09:56

Matches. EP 103

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/03/31

Remember to imitate what Drew says: it helps to properly shape your lips and mouth for improved pronunciation – and better speaking skills too!

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00:09:49

1973. EP 101

Crosby"s 9 ·

2021/03/15

One day you might look back on this episode and laugh. Why? Listen in and you’ll find out. Also, the secret to pronouncing “we’ll.”

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