Synopsis
This podcast is brought to you by LingQ.com where you can learn languages from the best podcasts on the web. Learn English and be entertained as you listen to Mark, Steve and guests from their home in Vancouver, Canada. Topics include anything and everything, current events, the weather, Vancouver, language learning, you name it... Study the full transcripts of all episodes at LingQ.com
Episodes
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#243 Mark & Steve – Politics and Democracy, Part 1
14/05/2009 Duration: 14minMark and Steve discuss a recent provincial election in British Columbia talking about politics in general and the democratic system. Image courtesy of tristanbrand(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tristanbrand/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#242 Mark & Steve – Seal Hunt
07/05/2009 Duration: 20minMark and Steve talk about hunting of seals and the recent banning of the importation of seal products by the European Union. They also touch on the Swine Flu again and the possible move to Canada of an American professional hockey team. Image courtesy of thivierr(http://www.flickr.com/photos/thivierr/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#241 Mark & Steve – Swine Flu
30/04/2009 Duration: 18minMark and Steve discuss the Swine Flu but as usual do a fair bit of wandering around. Image courtesy of Esparta(http://www.flickr.com/photos/esparta/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#240 Mark & Steve – Financial Crisis in the News
24/04/2009 Duration: 20minMark and Steve talk about the press coverage of the Financial Crisis as well as touching on a few other news stories including the World Anti-Racism Conference in Geneva. Image courtesy of Alex Barth(http://www.flickr.com/photos/a-barth/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#239 Mark & Steve – Gillette Commercial
20/04/2009 Duration: 20minMark and Steve talk about Mark’s recent experience in a commercial, Steve’s hockey team and the Somali pirates. Image courtesy of RogueSun Media(http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttercat7/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#238 Mark & Steve – Words in the News
13/04/2009 Duration: 19minMark and Steve talk about certain words which are used to influence how we interpret the news, drawing on recent articles in the newspaper. Image courtesy of Matt Callow(http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackcustard/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#237 Mark & Steve – Childhood Obesity and More
01/04/2009 Duration: 21minMark and Steve talk about a recent study on childhood obesity and about the removal of the president of General Motors by President Obama’s government. Image courtesy of Joe_13(http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_13/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#236 Steve on Radio in Kansas City
25/02/2009 Duration: 22minSteve is continuing his cross country US radio tour. Here he is interviewed by Ann Butenas of KCTE Kansas City.
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#235 Steve on the Jon and Mary Radio Show in Milwaukee, USA
21/02/2009 Duration: 04minSteve has been conducting interviews with a variety of radio stations in the United States. Here he speaks with Jon and Mary of WFON-FM/Milwaukee about his favourite subject, language learning.
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#234 Mark & Steve – Are Kids Overprogrammed?
18/02/2009 Duration: 14minMark and Steve talk about this subject and compare kids activities today to those of previous generations. Image courtesy of endbradley(http://www.flickr.com/photos/endbradley/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#233 Mark & Steve – Political Correctness
11/02/2009 Duration: 18minToday, Mark and Steve talk about the prevailing orthodoxy of political correctness. Image courtesy of ➨ Redvers(http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvers/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#232 Mark & Steve – Learning to Speak
06/02/2009 Duration: 16minMark and Steve talk about how to make the transition from understanding a new language to speaking that language. Image courtesy of ooOJasonOoo(http://www.flickr.com/photos/restlessglobetrotter/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#231 Mark & Steve – Barack Obama
29/01/2009 Duration: 15minMark and Steve talk about their impressions of Barack Obama and the recent inauguration ceremonies in the United States. Image courtesy of Allison Harger.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/allisonharger/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#230 Mark & Steve – Blatant Self-Promotion
14/01/2009 Duration: 15minMark and Steve talk about language learning systems that are available and why they believe LingQ is a better way to go. Image courtesy of thisisbossi(http://www.flickr.com/photos/thisisbossi/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#229 Mark & Steve - Skiing Big White
08/01/2009 Duration: 17minMark and Steve talk about their recent ski trip to Big White in the B.C. Interior. They talk about winter driving, skiing and family. Image courtesy of Hamedog(http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamedog/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#227 Mark & Steve – Traveling Europe
02/12/2008 Duration: 16minSteve tells Mark about his recent trip to Europe. They also discuss different approaches to children’s education. Image courtesy of chuck624.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/chuck624/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#228 Annie and Kyle
25/11/2008 Duration: 07minSteve talks to Annie and Kyle (his grandchildren). Image courtesy of Jug Jones.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/jughead_jones/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#224 Steve & Jill - Jill Stops By
17/10/2008 Duration: 06minJill stopped by with her baby for a quick visit today so Steve stole a few minutes with her for a quick podcast. She promises to make it longer next time! Image courtesy of mrplough.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/10380973@N02/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#226 Tom and Steve Talk about the US Election
14/10/2008 Duration: 15minLingQ founder Steve in casual conversation with his brother Tom, who is visiting Vancouver from Toronto. Image courtesy of Tony the Misfit.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonythemisfit/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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#225 Tom Talks to Steve about His Work
14/10/2008 Duration: 11minLingQ founder Steve in casual conversation with his brother Tom, who is visiting Vancouver from Toronto. Image courtesy of _sarchi.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarchi/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).