Tony Kaizen's Podcast

Back with another music-based lesson, and this time we’re gonna listen to some hip hop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us have had a bad break-up at one point or another. Although these moments come with pain and frustration, I'd like to show you the bright side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s nothing like good old hospitality, right? The art of making someone feel at home is something to be appreciated. Let's explore this idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You understand English very well but when it's time for you to speak, all of the words disappear, right? This episode will help you fix that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with another music-based lesson, and this time we’re gonna listen to some ‘contemporary’ R&B (Rhythm & Blues). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marijuana (cannabis) has a long and curious history in the USA. I’d like to share that history with you and talk in more detail about this marvelous plant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billie Joe Armstrong was trying to tell us something back in 2004, and his message is still valid today. Perhaps we can identify how history repeats itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back with another music-based lesson, and this time we’re gonna listen to some old school funk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With most people stuck at home these days, I wonder if remote work and studies will become the standard in the future. Let’s take a look at this idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dissatisfaction should be your motivation to improve, not to quit. In this episode, I’ll explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spending large amounts of time alone can be a problem for many people. I’d like to propose a solution that can be implemented immediately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was only a year ago that my good friend Matheus suggested that I teach English online. It’s been a great learning experience, and I’d like to share some of my newfound knowledge with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety is something that we all feel at one point or another during social interactions. With the help of Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, I’d like to talk about some ways to overcome this crippling sensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Short Stories is by far the most popular episode that I’ve produced for this podcast. So here are some more short stories for you to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’ll be listening to some great jokes from the American comedian Anthony Jeselnik. WARNING: If you’re a sensitive person, this episode is not for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I’d like to take a look at the history of organized sports in the U.S. and how they became such a big part of our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The paths we walk in life are made up of a number of different choices. Knowing this can give us a lot of anxiety about making the wrong choices. In this episode, I’d like to explore the idea and the curiosity of making choices in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the conversation from the last episode, Matheus and I talk more about the things we've learned in our young adult lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this conversation, I'd like to discuss the angst and anxiety that we all feel at some point during our young adult lives and many times during life thereafter. Matheus has one more year of college so this subject applies directly to both me and him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m convinced that the absolute best way to learn a foreign language is by practicing with native speakers. Today it’s easier than ever to find a language exchange partner on the internet. The challenge is finding the one that’s right for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone who learns English (even native speakers) are confused and frustrated by the spelling and pronunciation rules of the language at some point. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at how English spelling became so strange and inconsistent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every time you travel to another city or country, something interesting is bound to happen. In this episode, I share some entertaining stories from my recent trip to Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I just got back from a 3-month trip to Brazil and I'd like to spend the next hour talking about some observations I've made and things I've learned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fear of rejection is something that can plague all of our lives at one point or another. I’d like to take a deeper look at where the fear comes from, the effect it has on our lives, and also what we can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're going to test your English comprehension skills with 5 short stories. This episode is full of useful vocabulary, so listen until the end and take your English skills to the next level! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.