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  • Getting Sidetracked. EP 187

    Getting Sidetracked. EP 187
    Sep 15 2026
    English from all angles! We pick up where we left off with rear-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive cars - and the story of Drew’s parents’ 1982 Honda Civic and BMW 530. Drew gets sidetracked (again!), so he doesn’t discuss the verb “to be” in as much depth as planned. But you’ll learn the useful expression “to get sidetracked,” meaning to become distracted from what you were originally doing or talking about. And yes, we eventually return to the verb “to be” - sort of. In this episode, you’ll learn how sandbags - and “sandbagging” - can “solve” problems, whether you’re driving on snow or creating a sales budget. You’ll also learn the expression “to gain traction,” as in, “His idea is gaining traction.”
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    9 Min.
  • To Be, or Not to Be: It's Your Choice. EP 186

    To Be, or Not to Be: It's Your Choice. EP 186
    Sep 8 2026
    English from all angles! Mastering the verb “to be” is a cinch, isn’t it? Well, not necessarily. Don’t underestimate the power of using the verb “to be” effortlessly and accurately - and, conversely, the negative impression created when it’s used incorrectly. BTW, what does “it’s a cinch” mean? Tune in and find out! In this episode, Drew was going to discuss the verb “to be” and the importance of knowing it backwards and forwards, but then something happened…Learn the difference between “supposed to” and “supposedly,” and the expression “catch my drift.”
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    10 Min.
  • The Real Thing. EP 185

    The Real Thing. EP 185
    Sep 2 2026
    English from all angles! If it’s genuine, it’s the real thing. Like Levi’s. If it’s authentic, it’s original. Like Chicago deep-dish pizza. You agree, don’t you? How quickly can you recognize the English letters? In this episode apply the trick and test yourself! Also - more pronunciation tips. Is it genuine? Is it authentic? Is it vintage? Or is it false, counterfeit or artificial? Tune in and decide for yourself. Also in this episode: Question Tags! P.S. Never put ketchup on a Chicago-style hot dog.
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    17 Min.
  • Busy as a Bee: That's Me! EP 184

    Busy as a Bee: That's Me! EP 184
    Jun 30 2026
    English from all angles! Learning the letters in English is no longer difficult – find out why in this episode. Also, FIX your problem with possessive questions FOREVER. Whose problem is that? It’s not yours anymore! Why has it been so long since Drew’s published a Crosby’s 9 episode? He’s been meaning to (a great expression you’ll learn here) for a long time, but he’s been as busy as a bee. Tune in and he’ll tell you more. Also, bees buzz, cats meow, cows moo and snakes…? Check it out.
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    10 Min.
  • It's Time to Take Profit. EP 183

    It's Time to Take Profit. EP 183
    Mar 3 2026
    English from all angles! You can invest money and you can invest in yourself. But in both cases, you need to know when to take profit. What does that really mean in everyday English? Tune in to discover new words and expressions, boost your fluency, and sharpen your grammar skills with a practical look at question tags. How well do you really know them? Test yourself! Pause the rat race. In this episode, Drew explores why it’s important to celebrate small victories and recognize the progress you’ve made in English. Are you keeping track of your improvement? Are you on the right track? Keep moving forward, but don’t forget to “take profit” along the way. And by the way…“get out of your comfort zone” is a little overused, isn’t it?
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    9 Min.
  • She Nailed It! EP 182

    She Nailed It! EP 182
    Feb 3 2026
    English from all angles! Short on time? In just 9 minutes, improve your English speaking and listening skills as you learn practical vocabulary, common expressions, and real-life English you can use right away. In this episode, learn why checks bounce, how to balance a checkbook, the balance beam with Nadia Comaneci, and what “that’s the way the ball bounces” and “no spring chicken” really mean.
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    10 Min.
  • That's Life in the Big City! EP 181

    That's Life in the Big City! EP 181
    Dec 13 2025
    English from all angles! Are you a Pacers fan? Are you going to stand under the mistletoe this holiday season? What LP did the Prince song “Kiss” appear on? Why so many questions? Because, there’s so much to learn! Don’t miss it. Can’t find parking downtown? Is the city too noisy for you? Are things too expensive in the city center? Is it too crowded? Well, that’s life in the big city! In this episode, you’ll learn how to use this expression - along with others, like “hustle and bustle” - while you perfect your listening, speaking and pronunciation skills AND learn new vocabulary, phrasal verbs and expressions.
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    10 Min.
  • Frustration Fuels Motivation. EP 180

    Frustration Fuels Motivation. EP 180
    Oct 28 2025
    What frustrates many people? Poor WiFi connection? Telemarketing? Forgetting passwords? Can frustration fuel motivation? What’s Top Fuel Racing? So many questions…Tune in for answers as you practice -and learn- tons of English! English from all angles! They’re selling headphones with cables again. Everything old is new again! Listen to this episode and you’ll learn this useful expression along with a lot more. Improve your listening comprehension, build your vocabulary, perfect your pronunciation…> It’s all here, in 9 minutes.
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    9 Min.