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Crosby’s 9
by Crosby's 9 - Drew Crosby
English from all angles! An unusual 9-minute podcast to improve your English. Enlarge your vocabulary, practice phrasal verbs and learn expressions as you improve your listening and speaking skills.
Episodes
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Getting Sidetracked. EP 187
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...
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To Be, or Not to Be: It's Your Choice. EP 186
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?...
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The Real Thing. EP 185
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.…
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Busy as a Bee: That's Me! EP 184
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...
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It's Time to Take Profit. EP 183
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…
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She Nailed It! EP 182
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...
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That's Life in the Big City! EP 181
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...
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Frustration Fuels Motivation. EP 180
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…
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Would You Ever Elope? EP 179
English from all angles! Would you ever get married secretly without telling your friends and family beforehand? In other words, would you ever elope? Over the years, many celebrities - including Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart - have tried to escape the media spotlight by eloping. Also in this...
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Hawking and Hucking in Seattle. EP 178
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. Also, local vs. locale. In this episode, Drew discusses the Seattle local Kurt Cobain and the iconic Seattle locale, the Pike Place Market, where he...
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Don't Overthink It. EP 177
English from all angles! Do you excessively think about things? Do you get stuck in a loop? Do you replay the past over and over? In other words, do you overthink? Tune in and learn while your English gets better. As always, Drew takes you on a 9-minute journey that will improve your English.…
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Let's Face It. EP 176
English from all angles! Repeat: It sounds silly, but if you imitate me, you’ll improve your English. So true. Give Drew’s advice a shot. This episode looks at things that are undeniably true. Any ideas? Tune in! Is your English improving this summer? If not, you need to buckle down. Buckle down?...
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Good Food, Good Mood. EP 175
English from all angles! What types of foods put you in a good mood? Tune in and find out while you put your English to the test and – as usual – learn tons! Along with discussing tasty, nutritious, well-made and comfort foods, Drew presents the musician known as the founding father of the New...
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What's Worth Owning? EP 174
English from all angles! What?! Do you still forget to pronounce the “s” in the third person singular? Well, as of today you’ll no longer make that mistake. When you follow along with Drew, your English improves right away. Try it, you’ll see! What do you own? Why do you own it? Is it worth…
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Never Mind. EP 173
English from all angles! Please ignore this summary. Wait, never mind! Tune in and listen to Drew discuss the LP Nevermind by Nirvana, which led to the rock and rock shake-up of ’91 resulting in Grunge. Also, check out “never mind” the expression as you practice your English and learn even more....
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Hello Stranger! EP 172
English from all angles! In this episode you’ll discover tons of new vocabulary and expressions, music by Willie Nelson and how to cook chili. It won’t be a letdown (another new word for you!). Is truth stranger than fiction? Is it time to hit the road? Was the LP released to very little fanfare?...
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Out With the Old, In With the New. EP 171
English from all angles! Remember, Crosby’s 9 is your one-stop English language shop for learning phrasal verbs, expressions and vocabulary as you improve your grammar, speaking and listening comprehension skills. All in 9 minutes! In this episode, Drew bids farewell to 2024 and rings in 2025....
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Fake It until You Make It. EP 170
English from all angles! Are you struggling with your self-confidence? Do you lack the skills needed to achieve your goals? Well, simply act as if you had them until you actually obtain them. In other words, fake it until you make it. In this episode, Drew looks at whether or not inauthenticity…
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Things Are Falling into Place. EP 169
English from all angles! In order for your plan to become a reality, certain events need to happen. In other words, things need to fall into place. In this episode, you’ll continue to build your English vocabulary, hone your listening comprehension and fine-tune your pronunciation and speaking...
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(Almost) Nothing Fazes Me. EP 168
English from all angles! Quick! > What does “faze” mean? Is there anything that fazes you? Remember, “faze” and “phase” are pronounced the same way. Are you going through a phase? Drew boosts your confidence when it comes to speaking English and helps you quickly improve your listening...
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Lucky You! EP 167
English from all angles! Are you having difficulty finding a great way to improve your English? Then lucky you! You’ve just found the solution. Tune in to Crosby’s 9 to perfect your listening comprehension while Drew offers you tips that’ll make your English great. Also, in this episode there are...
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Butterflies Are Free to Fly. EP 166
English from all angles! Follow the simple advice that Drew gives you and speak English fluently. Why am I asking you to repeat this? Because by doing so you’ll improve your grammar, listening comprehension and pronunciation. Give it a shot.
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It's Time for Action. EP 165
English from all angles! Let’s get the ball rolling! Let’s get into gear! In this episode, you’ll learn expressions that have to do with taking action. Don’t miss it! 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...
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The Simple 70's. EP 164
English from all angles! It’s true that the 70’s had a little bit of everything: eclectic music, energy shortages, political scandals, armed conflicts, emerging technology and unforgettable fashion trends. However, it all seemed to take place amid a backdrop of relative simplicity. With fewer...
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Time for Spring-Cleaning! EP 163
English from all angles! It’s that time of the year again: time to clean everything…out! (“Clean out” is a super useful phrasal verb you’ll learn in this podcast). Yes, it’s spring-cleaning time. Time to clean out the garage, the attic, the kitchen cabinets…Phew! I’m tired just thinking about it....
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A Leap (Year) of Faith. EP 162
English from all angles! Do yourselves a favor and take nine minutes out of your hectic schedule to learn -and practice- English. This podcast will fine tune your listening comprehension, improve your speaking (remember, by imitating Drew), enlarge your vocabulary and teach you new expressions....
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Taking the First Step. EP 161
English from all angles! Have you ever had difficulty starting a large project because it seemed too intimidating; too daunting? Well, the key is to simply take the first step. Tune in to learn more and improve your English - to boot! When it comes to expressions and new vocabulary, this episode…
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Decorations: Putting Them Up and Taking Them Down. EP 160
English from all angles! Christmas decorations: When do you typically put them up? Are they still up? Well, it’s that moment of the year again: time to take them down. Are you ready to improve your speaking and pronunciation? All you have to do is imitate Drew. Try it and you’ll see – it really...
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Telling Time. EP 159
English from all angles! The verb “to be” is the foundation of the English language. Learning how to use it properly and with agility is key. Test your ability in this podcast. The economy isn’t creating any new jobs because consumers aren’t spending any money. Consumers aren’t spending any money...
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Making off with What? Money? EP 158
English from all angles! If you film the MAKING OF a movie or a documentary, the concept is called the “making of” and not the “making off”. Many people mistakenly use “making off” when they should use “making of”. Tune in for the clarification. Dough, through, rough, tough…Check your…
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America's Route 66 (4). EP 157
English from all angles! Travelling along Route 66 allows you to escape the cookie-cutter franchises that populate the American landscape. Not sure what “cookie-cutter” means? Tune in and find out as Drew takes you down Route 66 for the last time in this, the last of four episodes about his…
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America's Route 66 (3). EP 156
English from all angles! Practice -and improve- your English while Drew continues to tell you the story about his Route 66 road trip. Be sure to tune in where we left off, which was in Tucumcari, New Mexico. From there, he passes through Bluewater, Church Rock, Gallup, Winslow...What are the top…
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America's Route 66 (2). EP 155
English from all angles! Let’s pick up where we left off. Do you know that English expression? (If not, you will after this episode). Well, that’s exactly what Drew does in this, the second episode about his road trip down America’s Route 66. Are you ready to put your listening comprehension into...
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America's Route 66 (1). EP 154
English from all angles! Drew’s back after summer break, having taken a road trip down America’s legendary Route 66. Restart your English routine with more expressions, vocabulary, phrasal verbs and speaking tips as you improve your listening comprehension. And where, as usual, you’ll learn...
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Two Hearts Are Better Than One. EP 153
English from all angles! Are two heads better than one? What about hearts? Tune in to improve your listening comprehension, gain fluency, learn new expressions, fine-tune your pronunciation and get your usual dose of Drew’s take on pop culture. Your English will get much better if you listen to...
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Food for Thought. EP 152
English from all angles! Here’s some food for thought: what if you learned a new word in English every day? You’d enlarge your vocabulary, that’s for sure. Well, that’s what you’ll do when you listen to this podcast, along with improving your listening and speaking – as usual. Don’t miss it!…
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The Tables Have Turned. EP 151
English from all angles! Have you recently gained an advantage over someone? If so, then tables have turned. Has your team finally beaten its long-time rival? If so, then the tables have turned. Was the mainstream political party defeated at the polls? If so, then the tables have turned. Now that...
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Peace of Mind. EP 150
English from all angles! Do you have peace of mind? Have you have ever given anyone a piece of your mind? In this episode, Drew takes a look at these expressions and helps you gain fluency and bilingualism through repetition. How well can you master the most important verb in the English…
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Certain Rules Rule. EP 149
English from all angles! Don’t talk with your mouth full, cover your mouth when you sneeze, wipe your feet…Do you remember the rules you had at home as a kid? Drew looks back on his. Tune in and listen to what they were while you practice -and improve- your English. Quick question: what’s a “pet...
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Expecting the Inevitable. EP 148
English from all angles! The SVB bank failure, Meta’s layoffs, increasing inflation…Are you waiting for other shoe to drop? Learn how to use this expression –and a whole lot more – in this episode. Is increased crime driving away local investment? Are higher taxes driving away local residents?...
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Rise and Shine! EP 147
English from all angles! This episode is packed with what you all love: spelling, speaking, phrasal verbs, vocabulary, the conditional, expressions…it’s your one-stop English shop – all in 9 minutes. In this episode you’ll continue to improve your listening comprehension by listening to Drew…
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I Miss You. EP 146
English from all angles! Is it just me, or is February the month when you miss people the most? Do you miss your friends? What types of friends? Do we have different “types” of friends? Do you miss hanging out with them? Hanging out…Are you familiar with this phrasal verb? You will be after this...
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Seeing Is Believing. EP 145
English from all angles! What do you think? Do you need to see something in order to believe it? Do you first need to witness it? Is believing something without first seeing it considered to be blind faith? What’s blind faith? And what’s Blind Faith? All of this -and a lot more- in this episode....
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Shop till You Drop. EP 144
English from all angles! Do you prefer to go shopping or do you prefer to do the shopping? What’s the difference? Tune in and find out. Drew also discusses the expression “to shop around.” In this episode, you’ll review your knowledge of question tags while you window shop. And there’s a quick…
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Peanuts! EP 143
English from all angles! In this episode, Drew takes a look at Peanuts and peanuts - and their associated characters, expressions, vocabulary and phrasal verbs. Do you work for peanuts? Did you shell out on Christmas presents? Michael Jordan was a basketball player par excellence. Do you…
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Argentina, World Champions. EP 142
English from all angles! Did you watch the World Cup Final? Did Argentina win fair and square? Why is there an uproar? Are you familiar with the expression, “fair and square”? What about the word, “uproar”? Tune in and learn more! Your English will quickly and easily get better by simply…
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The 12 Days of Christmas. EP 141
English from all angles! A partridge in a pear tree, five golden rings, nine ladies dancing…Drew takes a look at the unusual gifts sent to him by his true love. Are you familiar with them? He also teaches the expressions, “that’s my prerogative” and “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” How do...
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Gratitude. EP 140
English from all angles! What are you grateful for? Drew takes a look at the concept of being grateful -and its benefits- as he helps you along with your English. You’ll learn tons of expressions in this episode, such as “after all,” “wishful thinking,” “how about,” and a lot more. If you tune in...
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Windfall. EP 139
English from all angles! Many companies in the energy industry are earning windfall profits. Not sure what that means? You will after this podcast. Don’t miss it! As always, you’ll repeat, imitate and put into practice what you learn in the podcast. It’s a super easy way to improve your English....
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Nothing to Lose. EP 138
English from all angles! Despite feeling nervous or afraid or embarrassed when you speak English in public, just remember one thing: you have nothing to lose…and everything to gain. In this episode, Drew reminds you of the advantages of speaking English in public and reviews the 4 conditionals....
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English from all angles! An unusual 9-minute 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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Crosby’s 9 publishes regularly with 196 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Crosby’s 9 is created and hosted by Crosby's 9 - Drew Crosby.
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